CHURCH OF SAINT MARK 1st Sunday of Advent November 27, 2016 Fr. Paul Spellman, Pastor Fr. Michael Tang, In Residence Deacon Joseph Girard

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1 CHURCH OF SAINT MARK 1st Sunday of Advent November 27, 2016 Fr. Paul Spellman, Pastor Fr. Michael Tang, In Residence Deacon Joseph Girard 940 Coeur d Alene Ave., Venice, CA Phone: (310) info@st-mark.net website: Office Hours: Sunday Masses: Daily Masses: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Closed 12:00pm - 1:00pm Saturday: (Vigil) 5:30pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am 12 noon (Spanish) & 5:30pm Monday - Saturday 8:00am Holy Day Masses: 8:00am, 12:15pm and 7:00pm (Bilingual) Eucharistic Adoration : Confessions: Baptism: Marriage: Anointing of The Sick: Holy Eucharist for the Sick: First Monday of each month 8:30am to 8:30pm Saturday 4:30-5:15pm 3rd weekend of each month. 6 months notice is required. Sacrament for the sick is celebrated upon request. Please contact the rectory office. Communion is given upon request. Parish Staff Maintenance Antonio Rodriguez Rectory Care Sandra Perez Church Care Catalina Blasi Secretary Gabriela Bravo Secretary Blanca Meza Bookkeeper Joe Stockemer Liturgy Altar Servers Joan Horne Altar Society Chris Putziger Eucharistic Ministry: In Church MaryAnn Long To the Sick (Eng) Fr. Paul Spellman In Church Romeo Santos To the Sick (Sp) Ofelia Gonzalez Ministry of the Word English Michael Shindle Spanish Erick Yela Wedding Coord. Gabriela Bravo Quinceañera Coord. Gabriela Bravo Music Music Director Maeve Cummings Adult Choir Valerie Vinnard Spanish Choir Alex Venegas Organist/Pianist Mark Balling Ushers Steve Gunning (Eng) Parish School Principal Mary Ann McQueen Secretary Mary Ann Welchhance Secretary Maria Donaldson Religious Education Director Judy Girard ext 249 Office Secretary Maria Acosta ext 250 Confirmation Edwin Ambrosio ext 248 R.C.I.A. Susan Lewis ext 247 Parish Organization Bereavement Ministry Fritz Hirt Guadalupanas Isaias Flores Knights of Columbus Steve Gunning Power House of Prayer Barbara Kennedy Prayer Group (Esp) Javier Hernandez Legion of Mary Lorene Ross Pastoral Council Tom Suchy Young Adult SaintMarkYAM@gmail.com St. Vincent de Paul Youth Ministry Youth Ministry (Eng) Youth Ministry (Sp) Fernando Guzman

2 FROM OUR PASTOR Pastor s Corner Happy First Sunday of Advent! This year offers the fullness of the season since Christmas falls on a Sunday. Advent will last four weeks, as long as it can be; this allows us to enter fully into the season. There are different ways to understand Advent. Some still see it as a pretend time when we are waiting for Jesus to be born in Bethlehem. Some see it as a little Lent, a time of self-denial and penance. Some see it as a time to long for the Second Coming of Christ. Some see it as a time to prepare for Christmas, hopefully including some spiritual preparation along with all the shopping, parties, and sending of cards. In the ensuing weeks, I hope all of you will make an effort to spiritually prepare yourselves for Christmas. Making an Advent Wreath and praying the prayers each Sunday is a wonderful tradition to maintain, or one to start with your family. The following link gives all the information you will need to put together a wreath and also includes the prayers: Wreath.pdf In addition to the many upcoming special events found in today s bulletin, I hope all of you will also mark the following dates in your calendars: Our Advent Reconciliation Service will be on Monday, December 19th at 7 p.m. here in the church. Please plan to attend; there will be several visiting priests to assist Fr. Paul and myself in the hearing of confessions. Our annual Christmas Concert will be on Wednesday, December 14th at 7 p.m., in the church. And finally St. Mark School Christmas Concert will be Thursday, December 15th, at 7 p.m. Blessings on each one of you as we begin this holy season of preparation. Father Michael Tang La Esquina del Párroco Feliz primer Domingo de Adviento! Este año ofrece la plenitud de la temporada ya que Navidad cae en domingo. La Temporada de Adviento será de cuatro semanas. Esto nos permite entrar de lleno en la temporada. Hay diferentes maneras de entender el Adviento. Algunos todavía lo ven como un tiempo cuando estamos a la espera del nacimiento de Jesús en Belén. Algunos lo ven como un pequeño tiempo de Cuaresma, "un tiempo de sacrificio y penitencia. Algunos lo ven como un momento de tiempo para la segunda venida de Cristo. Algunos lo ven como un tiempo para prepararse para Navidad, ojala incluyendo alguna preparación espiritual junto con todas las partes de ir de compras y envío de tarjetas. En las semanas subsiguientes, espero que todos ustedes hagan un esfuerzo para prepararse espiritualmente para Navidad. Hacer una corona de Adviento y rezar las oraciones cada domingo es una tradición que hay que mantener o una para comenzar con su familia. El siguiente enlace proporciona toda la información que se necesita armar una guirnalda y también incluye las oraciones: Además de todos los eventos especiales en el boletín de hoy, espero que todos ustedes también marcarán las siguientes fechas en sus calendarios: nuestro Servicio de Reconciliación de Adviento será el lunes, diciembre 19 de diciembre a las 9.00pm aquí en la iglesia. Por favor planee asistir; habrá varios sacerdotes y el padre Paul y yo para las confesiones. Nuestro concierto anual de Navidad será el miércoles, diciembre 14th a las 7.00pm en la iglesia. Y finalmente el Concierto de Navidad de la Escuela San Marcos será el jueves, 15 de diciembre a las 7.00pm. Bendiciones sobre cada uno de ustedes al comenzar este tiempo Santo de preparación. Padre Michael Tang

3 PROCESSION OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE The Guadalupe Society of Saint Mark will have a bus for the Annual Archdiocesan Procession in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This beautiful celebration will be on Sunday, December 4th at the Stadium of the East Los Angeles College. The cost is $5 per adult and $3 for children over five years old. Families with more than three children will get a special discount. Payment must be made at the time of reservation. The bus will leave at 8:30am in front of the school and will return at approximately 4:30pm. Please arrive early and bring your lunch, rosaries, flags and native or regional attire from your country. For information and reservations please call: Josefina Ramirez Isais Flores Ofelia Gonzalez HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Thursday, December 8th is the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. Please join us for one of the following Mass times: 8:00am, 12:15pm and 7:00pm. GUADALUPE SOCIETY CELEBRATION The Guadalupe Society invites you to a celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe beginning December 9th - 12th. The schedule is as follows: Friday, December 9th at 7:00pm in the church Discussion on the holiness of St. Juan Diego Monday, December 12th at 7:00pm in the church Mariachi Serenade in front of the school at 6:45pm Eucharistic Celebration 7:00pm in the church Reception to follow with delicious hot chocolate and Mexican bread in the Parish Hall. There will also be the traditional raffle with great prizes. CHRISTMAS CONCERT Our amazing St. Mark Adult Choir is proud to present an inspirational Christmas concert entitled Noel Wednesday, December 14th at 7:00pm in the church. Come delight in some glorious Christmas carols, fun sing-alongs and beautiful sounds of the season. Admission free. SIMBANG GABI Our annual Simbang Gabi celebration will be Saturday, December 17th at the 5:30pm Mass. A reception will follow in the parish hall. All are invited! PROCESION DE NUESTRA SENORA DE GUADALUPE La Sociedad Guadalupana de San Marcos tendrá un autobús para ir a la Procesión anual de la Arquidiócesis en honor de la celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe el domingo 4 de diciembre en el Estadio del Colegio del Este de Los Ángeles. El precio por adulto es $5 y $3 por niños mayores de 5 anos. Familias con mas de tres niños se les dará descuento. Se les suplica que paguen por adelantado para garantizar su reservación. El autobús saldrá a las 8:30am de enfrente de la escuela y regresara aproximadamente a las 4:30pm. Se les sugiere que lleven su lonche, rosarios, banderas, y trajes típicos de sus regiones o países. Para mas información y reservaciones por favor llame: Josefina Ramirez Isais Flores Ofelia Gonzalez DIA DE OBLIGACION El jueves, 8 de diciembre es la Inmaculada Concepción de la Santísima Virgen María. Este es un día de obligación. Por favor de asistir una de nuestras misas : 8:00am, 12:15pm y 7:00pm. CELEBRACION GUADALUPANA La Sociedad Guadalupano de San Marcos los invita a la celebración en honor de la Virgen de Guadalupe el 9-12 de diciembre. El horario: Viernes, 9 de diciembre a las 7:00pm en la iglesia Platica sobre la Santidad de San Juan Diego y otros santos Lunes, 12 de diciembre Tardecitas con Mariachi en frente de la escuela a las 6:45pm Celebración Eucarística a las 7:00pm en la iglesia Después de la misa se les invita a todos al salón parroquial para saborear un rico chocolate caliente y pan dulce. También habrá una rifa con buenos regalos. CONCIERTO DE NAVIDAD Nuestro coro de adultos de San Marcos está orgulloso de presentar un Concierto Navideño titulado "Noel" el miércoles, 14 de diciembre a las 7:00pm en la iglesia. Vengan a disfrutar en cantos gloriosos y sonidos hermosos de la temporada. Entrada es gratis. SIMBANG GABI La celebración anual de Simbang Gabi será el sábado, 17 de diciembre en la misa de las 5:30pm seguido con una recepción en el salón parroquial. Todos están invitados!

4 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Concern Craft Sale This year s Concern America Craft Sale will be at St. Mark on Sunday Dec. 4 after all the morning masses. Plan to shop their unique quality handcrafts perfect for holiday giving. This year s sale will feature new crafts from Bangladesh, El Salvador Guatemala, and Mexico. Inspired by nature, these beautifully handcrafted textiles, ceramics and wood products, honor indigenous traditions, and were selected to be reminders that when a Concern America product is purchased we are providing a source of income to materially poor communities; promoting human scale endeavors; eco-friendly work patterns; and fair working conditions. Sat. Dec 3 Sun. Dec 4 5:30pm Msgr. John Morales 7:30am Fr. Edward Siebert 9:00am Fr. Michael Tang 10:30am Fr. Michael Tang 12:00pm Fr. Michael Mandala 5:30pm Fr. Michael Tang Adult Confirmation Registration is now open for any adult who has been baptized Catholic, has received First Communion, but is not yet confirmed. Sessions will be held in January and February. Confirmation will be celebrated at St. Mark in the spring. Please call the Religious Education Office for information and registration at RCIA Please continue to pray for our RCIA catechumens and candidates as they prepare for the Easter sacraments. If you, or someone you know, is considering membership in the Catholic Church and the sacraments of initiation an Inquiry group meets each Wednesday at 6:30pm in the school. Please call the Religious Education Office for information or to let us know you are coming. This Week at St. Mark s Nov 28 - Dec 4, 2016 Mon. 8:00am Mass - Church Meditation Group 6:30pm - School Bible Study 7:00pm - School Spanish Leaders 7:00pm - School Tues. RE Grades 7-8 6:30pm - School Wed. 8:00am Mass - Church RCIA 6:30pm - School Legion of Mary 7:00pm - School Thurs. 8:00am Mass - Church Spanish Prayer Group 7pm - Hall Spanish Youth Group 7pm - School Fri. 8:00am School Mass - Church Sat. 8:00am Mass - Church Early Childhood 9:00am - School RE Grades 1-6 9:00am - School Confessions 4:30pm - 5:15pm - Church 5:30pm Mass - Church Spanish Prayer Group Vigil 6pm - Hall Sun. 2nd Sunday of Advent Mass Times: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm(Sp), 5:30pm - Church Children s Liturgy 9:00am - School/Church Concern Craft Sale - Church Patio Confirmation Year 1 2:45pm - Hall Sat. Nov 26 5:30pm All Souls Sun. Nov 27 7:30am Holy Spirit 9:00am Xochitl Pizarro 10:30am David Woods 12:00pm All Souls 5:30pm Virginia Nelson Mon. Nov 28 8:00am All Souls Tues. Nov 29 8:00am All Souls Wed. Nov 30 8:00am All Souls Thurs. Dec 1 8:00am Q.J. Jacobs & Family Fri. Dec 2 8:00am Inez Watson Sat. Dec 3 8:00am Maria Solorzano TODAY S READINGS First Reading All the peoples shall stream toward the LORD S house (Isaiah 2:1-5). Psalm Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord (Psalm 122). Second Reading It is the hour to cast off the dark and clothe ourselves in the light (Romans 13:11-14). Gospel Stay awake! Be prepared! The Son of Man will come when you least expect (Matthew 24:37-44). LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura Todas las naciones confluirán hacia el monte del Señor (Isaías 2:1-5). Salmo Qué alegría cuando me dijeron: Vamos a la casa del Señor (Salmo 122 [121]). Segunda lectura Ya es el momento de que se despierten del sueño (Romanos 13:11-14). Evangelio Velen, pues, y estén preparados para la venida del Hijo del hombre (Mateo 24:37-44).

5 SAFE GUARD THE CHILDREN Healthy suspicion can protect those who are vulnerable to abuse When it comes to fighting against abuse, prevention is the first step. For adults who work with kids, it s important to recognize the signs of those who could be vulnerable to predators or abuse. Using healthy suspicion can help prevent access to these kids as well. For a copy of the VIRTUS article Awareness and Education Empower Adults to Better Protect Minors, jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or call For particular help you may call Suzanne Healy, director of Assistance Ministry at (213) or Helene Hickey at PROTEGIENDO A LOS NINOS La sospecha saludable puede proteger a aquellos que son vulnerables al abuso Cuando se trata de pelear contra el abuso, la prevención es el primer paso. Para adultos que trabajan con niños, es importante reconocer las señales de aquellos que pueden ser vulnerables a los depredadores o al abuso. Tener sospechas saludables también puede ayudar a prevenir el acceso a estos niños. Para una copia del artículo en VIRTUS Awareness and Education Empower Adults to Better Protect Minors (Tener conciencia y educación empodera a los adultos a proteger mejor a los menores), envíe un correo electrónico a jvienna@la-archdiocese.org o llame al Para obtener ayuda puede llamar a Suzanne Healy, directora del Ministerio de Ayuda al (213) o llame a Helene Hickey PARISH SURVEY & PASTORAL PLANNING Thank you for providing your feedback and experiences to support the mission of St. Mark! The results from the assessment will guide the community as it strives to proclaim the Good News by word and deed, to welcome and comfort all of God s people, and to reach out in Christian service to those in need. For those unable to complete the survey last weekend, there are copies available for pick-up or download, as well as make-up sessions, on December 3rd and December 4th following each of the masses. Our parish will receive a report summarizing our results within 12 weeks of the survey, and the findings will be used as we create a formal plan with priorities for the next several years. We invite you to join the community in prayer as we continue the assessment and planning process. Thank you for your participation! Holy Trinity As we enter into this process of planning for Saint Mark Let us be loving, like you, wanting and seeking to provide our parish family with courage and tender compassion Let us recognize ourselves and each other as truly beloved people, forging a united community through Christ s love Let our hearts rejoice in the Holy Spirit as we serve everyone we meet in every task we take Help us to become what you want St. Mark to be Amen ENCUESTA Y PLANIFICACION DE LA PARROQUIA Gracias por proporcionar sus comentarios y experiencias para apoyar la misión de San Marcos. Los resultados de la evaluación guiarán a la comunidad en su esfuerzo por proclamar la Buena Nueva por palabra y obra, a darle bienvenida y consuelo a todo el pueblo de Dios, y por medio del servicio Cristiano ayudar al prójimo necesitado. Para aquellos que no pudieron completar la encuesta, habrán copias de la encuesta que pueden recoger o bajar a su computadora. También habrá una sesión de repaso el 3 y 4 de diciembre después de todas las misas para aquellos que no hayan tenido la oportunidad de participar en la encuesta. Nuestra parroquia recibirá un reporte dentro de doce semanas detallando los resultados de la encuesta y los resultados de la encuesta nos ayudarán a desarrollar un plan formal de prioridades para los siguientes años. Te invitamos a unirte a la comunidad en oración mientras continuamos el proceso de evaluación y planificación. Gracias por su participación! Santísima Trinidad Al entrar en este proceso de planificación para San Marcos Ayúdanos amar, como tu amas, a buscar y proveer a nuestra familia parroquial con valentía y compasión Ayúdanos a reconocernos unos a otros como pueblo querido, forjando una comunidad unida en el amor de Cristo Permite que nuestros corazones regocijen en el Espíritu Santo según tenemos encuentros con aquellos a quien servimos Ayúdanos a ser lo que deseas que San Marcos sea Amen