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Old Mission San Juan Bautista
Founded June 24, 1797
P.O. Box 400, 406 Second Street, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
Parish Website: www.oldmissionsjb.org
PARISH STAFF
Pastor:
Fr. Jerry Maher
frjerry@oldmissionsjb.org
Music Director:
Edward J. DeGroot
deniandded@sbcglobal.net
Franciscan Sisters of the Atonement:
Sisters Carmelita, Dolores, June, Loretta,
Maria and Teresa
Office Manager:
ann@oldmissionsjb.org
Secretary: (M-F)
Bulletin Editor
julieb@oldmissionsjb.org
SATURDAY VIGIL, ENGLISH ….………………………...…...….……5:00 P.M.
SUNDAY, ENGLISH ………….………..………...….………..8:30 & 10:00 A.M.
DOMINGO, ESPAÑOL ……………………………………………1:00 DE LA TARDE
MONDAY-FRIDAY, ENGLISH ………….…….....8:00 AM, GUADALUPE CHAPEL
CONFESSIONS …………………………………..SATURDAYS, 4 P.M., CHAPEL
Ann McMahon
HOLY DAYS………………………………..…...….AS ANNOUNCED IN BULLETIN
Julie Borges
DÍAS SAGRADOS…………………..….....ASÍ COMO ANUNCIADO EN EL BOLETÍN
Mary Edge
Religious Education Coordinator
faithformation@oldmissionsjb.org
Casa Maria Parish Hall Manager
casamaria@oldmissionsjb.org
Gift Shop/Visitor Center
giftshop@oldmissionsjb.org
Manager: Ana Silva
Gift Shop Retail Clerks:
Mary Anzar, Julie Borges, Lorraine
Castro, Benito Garcia and Marie Reed
Gardener:
Maintenance:
Housekeeping:
MASS SCHEDULE † HORARIO DE MISAS
Juan Ceja
Dave Centeno
Rogelia Terrero
Bulletin Deadline Monday at 12 Noon. Please
include date, time, location along with contact
name & phone number. Fax to 831-623-2433 or
send via email to julieb@oldmissionsjb.org
Parish Office Hours
Monday thru Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
(closed 12 Noon - 1:00 pm for lunch)
Mission Gift Shop & Visitor Center
Open 7 days a week
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Contact Information
Parish Office…..831-623-2127
Parish Fax……..831-623-2433
Religious Education/Casa Maria ...831-623-4178
Gift Shop/Visitor Center………...….831-623-4528
Weddings or Baptisms
Contact the parish office or visit the parish website
(www.oldmissionsjb.org) for information.
Tips to keep our children safe: Please do not allow your children to leave
your sight while at church.
Do not allow them to go to the
restroom or out to the car alone. Children need to be supervised by a
parent or adult at all times while attending any church-related function.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
December 28, 2014
My eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared
in the sight of all the peoples.
— Luke 2:30-31
Overview of the Gospel:
* The Feast of the Holy Family, which developed in the
17th century, honors the family group of Jesus, Mary,
and Joseph. Built on the Gospel accounts, this family is
looked upon as a model of ideal family life. To promote
family life and build up devotion to the Holy Family,
Pope Benedict XV established this feast for the Universal Church in 1921.
* The story we hear in this Sunday’s Gospel (which we
know as the Fourth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary), like
many others found in the “infancy narratives” appears
nowhere else besides in Luke’s Gospel. The infancy
narratives end in the same location as they began, in
the Jerusalem Temple (Luke 1:8, 2:52).
* According to Jewish law, the firstborn male child belonged to God, and the parents had to redeem or "buy
him back" on the 40th day after his birth, by offering a
sacrifice of a lamb or, for the poor, "a pair of turtledoves,
or two young pigeons" (Luke 2:24). This was to be completed in the temple (thus the "presentation" of the
child). On that same day, the mother would be ritually
purified (thus the purification"). Mary and Joseph kept
this law, even though, since Mary remained a virgin after
the birth of Christ (CCC 499-501), she would not have
had to go through ritual purification.
*Our Gospel reading for this feast stresses the holy family’s strict obedience to the Law of Moses. Luke 2:21
also notes that “On the eighth day, when it was time to
circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the
angel had given him before he had been conceived.”
Circumcision is a sign of the covenant between Abraham and God. a mark which designates that they belong
to God’s chosen people, a requirement of the law
grounded in Genesis 17:12 (see also Leviticus 12:3;
CCC 527).
Questions:
* In the Gospel reading, what Mosaic laws are being fulfilled in the Presentation (Leviticus 12:1-8; Exodus 13:2,
12, 14)? How do these events foreshadow Jesus’ mission?
* What impact would the startling predictions by Anna
and Simeon have on all who were listening that day? On
Mary and Joseph as they returned home (verses 33-39)?
* Why do you think Luke included this episode in his
Gospel? How did Luke know about this, and other details
surrounding Jesus’ birth and childhood (see verse 51)?
* While it may be easy to see how Jesus might be “set
for the rise of many” (verses 34-35), how might he be
destined for their fall? In what ways has Jesus and his
message been a stumbling block for you? How have you
surmounted the problems?
Catechism of the Catholic Church: §§ 711, 529, 583, 695, 618, 149
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Those who honor their parents
will be greatly blessed and will atone for sins
(Sirach 3:2-6,12-14) or Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3.
Psalm — Blessed are those who fear the Lord and
walk in his ways (Psalm 128) or Psalm 105.
Second Reading — Be thankful; do everything in
the name of the Lord Jesus (Colossians 3:12-21 [12
-17]) or Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19.
Gospel — The child grew and became strong, filled
with wisdom (Luke 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,
International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
December 14, 2014: $4,040.47
December 21, 2014: To be announced
Thank you for your generosity!
The Parish Office and The Mission Gift Shop
& Museum will be CLOSED on December 31st
and January 1st. Blessing to all for a happy
and healthy 2015!
2015 Yearly Church Calendars
Once again our parish is happy to have yearly calendars available to our parishioners. You may pick
up your 2015 calendar after Mass this weekend or
come to the parish office.
Mary the Mother of God
Feast Day—January 1st
This is not a Holy Day of Obligation, Mass will
be held at 8am in the Guadalupe Chapel.
Thank You to all our parishioners and visitors for
all your kindness and support throughout the year.
Many blessings to your and your family.
Happy New Year!
Love, Fr Jerry and all the staff
Thank you to Carol Hemphill and her helpers for our
beautiful church environment during our Christmas
season and for all you do throughout the year.
Interesting Facts About the Bible
The Bible contains: 66 books, 1,189 chapters, 31,175 verses, 773,692 words,
3,567,180 letters.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday
12/29/14
Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; St. Thomas Becket
1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35
Tuesday
12/30/14
Sixth Day within the Octave of the
Nativity of the Lord
1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40
Wednesday Seventh Day within the Octave of the
12/31/14
Nativity of the Lord; St. Sylvester I;
New Year’s Eve
1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18
PARISH MEETINGS …
LITURGY BOARD Meets first Tuesday of the month at 6:30
pm in the Teaching Center Library.
MISSION PRAYER GROUP Meets every Monday evening at 7
p.m. for music, fellowship, faith formation and prayer– and
this year, the study of Catholicism of the Catholic Church
in Room #2 of the teaching center. View an inspiration
film (call for location) on the second Monday of each
month. For more information, or to leave a prayer request, contact Betty Leaver at 831-578-0290 or email
Leaver@aol.com. All are welcome!
AA MEETINGS Monday and Tuesday, Teaching Center,
Classroom #4, 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (R.C.I.A.)
Thursdays at 6:30 pm in the Teaching Center Rm #2
ROSARY AND DIVINE MERCY PRAYER in the Guadalupe
Chapel every Tuesday at 6:00 pm. All are welcome.
PRE-BAPTISM CLASSES Please call the Parish Office to
register for the class. All classes held in the Teaching
Center Library at the times listed below:
English: Second Saturday of the month at 9 am.
Spanish: Second Tuesday of the month at 6 pm.
Thursday
01/01/15
The Octave of the Nativity of the Lord;
Mary, the Holy Mother of God; World
Day of Prayer for Peace; New Year’s
Day
Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7;
Lk 2:16-21
Friday
01/02/15
Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen; First Friday
1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28
Saturday
01/03/15
The Most Holy Name of Jesus; First Saturday
1 Jn 2:29-3:6;Ps 98:1,3cd-6;Jn 1:29-34
ARISE SESSION SCHEDULES Parish Library Tuesdays
at 10:30am or Thursdays at 7:00 pm
Sunday
01/04/15
The Epiphany of the Lord;
National Migration Week
Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13;
Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
Tips to keep our children safe:
Parents and care givers, please do not allow your
children to leave your sight while at church.
Do not allow them to go the restroom or out to the
car alone. Children need to be supervised by a parent or adult at all times while attending any churchrelated function. Children can never be left unsupervised in a car.
2014 CHRISTMAS OUTREACH
Thank you for your donations of cash,
wrapped gifts, and toys. Thanks to your
generosity 139 families had a very
Merry Christmas. Thank you to Mary Sagun for coordinating everything and to all her great
helpers. God bless you for your generosity and
kindness.
Mens Retreat:
Come Follow Me! Br. Jeff Macnab, OFM
January 16 - 18, 2015
This retreat will focus on major themes of the
Lenten season, from a male perspective. This weekend will continue in the tradition of building bonds of
friendship and support for those who participated in
years past as well as welcoming new men to the
weekend retreat. For more information contact: St.
Francis Retreat (831) 623-4234
Joy is a great remedy. I recommend it to you and I do so
very enthusiastically..! Be joyful! I say it again ‘be joyful’!
When we are joyful, we are less aware of evil and are
cured more quickly. Cast all your cares on God; He is the
best of fathers and will look after you as well as possible.
-Blessed Giuseppina Nicoli (1863-1924),
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LA VOZ LATINA
La Sagrada Familia de Jesús,
María y José
28 de diciembre de 2014
Mis ojos han visto a tu Salvador,
al que has preparado para bien
de todos los pueblos.
— Lucas 2:30-31
SOMOS LA SAGRADA FAMILIA DE DIOS
Las lecturas de Israel están repletas de relatos
de parejas estériles a quienes Dios les concedió el
milagro de tener hijos. Sin duda el relato más conocido es el de la primera lectura de hoy: Lucas se inspiró en este relato para contar el milagroso nacimiento de Juan Bautista, hijo de Zacarías e Isabel, y
el nacimiento aun más milagroso de Jesús, hijo de
María y José. En ambos casos, vemos ejemplos o
modelos a seguir de personas que confiaron en
Dios. Más que ser ejemplos de personas que confiaron, son modelos de entrega incondicional de sí.
Abandonaron sus propios preconceptos y prejuicios
sobre el funcionamiento del mundo y entregaron sus
vidas a creer en un Dios que puede hacer que haya
vida en lugares en donde era inconcebible que la
hubiera; un Dios que puede convertir la muerte en
una vida nueva e inimaginable; un Dios que puede,
hoy, tomar a un niñito de padres humildes en un
pueblo insignificante y convertirlo en una luz para el
mundo entero. Esto es a lo que se nos llama a hacer
cada día como Sagrada Familia de Dios: confiar no
sólo en nosotros mismos y en la manera en que
pensamos que deberían ser las cosas, sino a abrirnos y entregarnos en fe a un Dios de promesa infinita.
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Sugerencias para mantener a nuestros
niños seguros:
Padres y tutores les pedimos que por favor no
pierdan de vista a sus niños cuando están en la
iglesia. No permitan que los niños vayan solos al
baño o al auto. Los niños necesitan la supervisión
de sus padres o de otro adulto siempre cuando
asisten a un evento en la Iglesia. Los niños nunca
deben quedar sin supervisión en un auto.
Este ano, el primero de enero no es un Dia Sagrado de
Obligacion, sin embargo, es una fiesta mayor de la Iglesia. Habra Misa a las ocho de la manana en la Capilla
de Guadalupe. En este dia oramos en una manera especial para la paz mundial.
Calendarios para el nuevo ano estaran disponibles
despues de Misa hoy o en la oficina parroquial.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
DATE
TIME
INTENTIONS
REQUESTED BY
Saturday
12/27/14
5:00 pm
† Robert Perricone Richard & Joan
Castro
Sunday
12/28/14
8:30 am
†Marvin L.
Lutnesky
10:00 am †Peter S. Pickard
1:00 pm
†Asuncion Arnulfo
Perez-Gondinez
Annette & Don
Perry
Lisa & John
Lavagnino
Family
Monday
12/29/14
8:00 am
Communion
Service
Tuesday
12/30/14
8:00 am
†Elizabeth Pickard Lisa Lavagnino
Wed.
12/31/14
8:00 am
†Dr. Rafael
Marcado
Family
†Steve Oshanick
Family
†Antonio
Sanchez Sr.
Larry &
Judy Cain
Thursday 8:00 am
01/01/15
Friday
01/02/15
5:30 am
PRAYER LIST
Please remember in your prayers all the sick and home bound, and those
who care for them, and for the men and women who serve in our military.
Pray especially for…
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Robbie Abreu, Manuel Angulo Sr., John V. Alnas, Todd Alnas, Ray Alnas,
Lupe Alvarado, Aurora Alvarado, Raymundo Avila, Rick Archibald, Jose Barlett, Caroline Brewer, Lori Benett, John Biddick, Jim Bonifacino, Clari Brady,
Tom Brown, Morgan C. Buffaloe, John Cadelbert, Joseph & Naomi Cardoz,
Anthony Carpio, Marilyn Castro, David & Martha Castro, Adeline Chantler,
Sheila Cielinski, Faira Clausen, Cynthia Clarke, Russ Critchfield, Dan Croteau, Alan Cunningham, Daniel Deaver, Rebecca Lynn DiGiorgio, Kathleen
Eagan, Maria Esperanza, Zenedieth Espinoza, Jamiel Estabrook, Juanita
Estrellas, Orlando Farias, Marcy Ferrick, Rose Francisco Farias,Marie Florez,
Alice Freitas, Georgianna Froom, Felia Fuentez,Antonio D. Garcia, Jimmy
Garcia, Connie Gonzales , Grady Guinee, Ed Gonzales, David Guslani, Elias
& Ester Hernandez, Petra Hernandez, Zenaih Hernandez, Rebecca Holthaus,
Joe Haro, Stephanie Harbaugh, Casey Jasso, Dora Jimenez, John & Marina
Jones, Apolinar Juarez, Greta Justus, Clarence Kludt, Sean Kudla, Beck
Keyser, John Lavagnino, Shawna Lee, Jen Lopez, Maria Lopez, Ron Love,
Colleen Lucas, Robert Maldonado, Roy Mara,John McCurley,Diana McGrath,
Ron McGrath,Eladio Mendoza, Mendoza Family, Juanita Mesa, Susan Mesa,
Sue Mey, Mariah Monica, Roland Muniz, Salvador Muniz, Connie Munoz,
Georgie Munoz, Juanice McCain, Lydia Morales, Paulita Ortiz, Josefina
Padilla, Lloyd Pearce, Victoria Pena, Raymond Perez, Pat St. John, Renee
Phillips, Rosemary Pricolo, Norma Prospero, Linda Rafael, Luz T. Ramirez,
Veronica Ramirez, Caroyln Reed, Betty Righello, Bill Roberts, Vivian Rodriguez, Angel Rosado, Jesus Ruvalcaba, Roberto Sbordoni, Terry Schmith,
Wayne Thalls, Allan Thomas, Dennis Thomas, Leann Torrosor, Maria del
Rufugio Vasquez, Alice Velasco, Raymond Valasco, Irene Villegas, Junior
Valencia, Randy Wing, Bishop Doric Wright, Isabel Ybarra
Names will remain on the Prayer List for three months . If someone’s name is removed
and they are still in need of prayer, please call the Office (623-2127) and we will put them
back on the Prayer List for an additional 3 months.
MISSION PARKING AREAS—The State Park Plaza in
front of the Mission plus additional parking at the Parish
Office area, and in the empty lot on the corner of Second
and
San
Jose
Streets
(enter
thru
the
parish office parking lot). Please note that the State Park closes their
gate at the front of the Church after the last Mass.
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