Month of the Divine Infancy

Transcripción

1 Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church Laguna Beach, CA Month of the Divine Infancy Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2016 Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever. Psalm 122

2 Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2016 Page 2 Welcome to Our Parish ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CHURCH 1042 Temple Terrace Laguna Beach, CA Phone: (949) Fax: (949) OFFICE HOURS Mon Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fri 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Closed Saturday & Sunday Saturday: Sundays: Mon - Sat SUNDAY EUCHARIST (MASS) 5:30 p.m. (Sunday Vigil) 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Spanish, 5:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION MASS SCHEDULE 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. CLERGY Rev. Kenneth A. Schmit Pastor Ext. 111 or frkenschmit@stcathchurch.org Deacon Eddie Salgado Rev. Gabriel Stack, O. Praem Sunday Assistance PARISH STAFF Donna Beam-Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Ext. 113 or donna@stcathchurch.org Susan Daley-Ministry Coordinator/Office Manager Ext. 118 or susan@stcathchurch.org Carmela Davidheiser-Parish Bookkeeper Ext. 124 or carmela@stcathchurch.org Lisa Marcus-Parish Administrator Ext. 131 or lisa@stcathchurch.org Charles Stephenson-Director, Music Ministry Gina Stewart-Director, Youth Religious Education/ Informacion en Espanol Ext. 119 or gina@stcathchurch.org MISSION STATEMENT We, the community of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, located within the larger, diverse and artistic seaside community of Laguna Beach, recognize and celebrate the uniqueness which is grounded in the sacred mysteries and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church and in the history and lives of our individuals, families and leaders. Built on these roots, and in order to see the world as God sees it, we commit ourselves to: being a welcoming sanctuary and a place of prayer and worship, nurturing, assisting, encouraging and serving all those in need, offering all generations opportunities for personal and communal growth, and, by these commitments, to honor our call to evangelization. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION On the First Friday of each month we gather in prayer and praise before the Blessed Sacrament. Following the 8 a.m. Mass and concluding at 10 p.m. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents of infants requesting information about Baptism may contact Father Ken in the parish office. Infant baptisms are celebrated on the second Saturday of the month. CELEBRATION OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS At the time of death, a family member should contact the parish office, as soon as possible, to arrange the date and time for the Funeral Liturgy. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples must begin preparation for their Sacrament at least six months prior to their proposed wedding date. Please call the parish office for more information. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK The third Saturday of each month after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. In the event of serious illness or medical emergency, Anointing of the Sick and Eucharist may be arranged by contacting the parish office CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Adults requesting information about full initiation and communion with the Roman Catholic Church (the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation) may contact the office for more info. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Saturdays: 4:00 5:00 p.m. (or by appointment) Mike Letourneau School Principal Ext. 211 or mletourneau@stcathschool.org Renea Sendele School Secretary Ext. 210 or rsendele@stcathschool.org Jackie Batho Administrative Asst. Ext. 213 or jbatho@stcathschool.org Carmela Davidheiser Bookkeeper Ext. 212 or carmela@stcathschool.org ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA PARISH SCHOOL (Kindergarten 8th Grade) So. Coast Hwy w Laguna Beach, CA Phone: (949) Fax: (949)

3 Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2016 Page 3 At Our Parish December 4 - December 8 - December 9 - December 11 - Second Sunday of Advent Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Mass times: 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Parishioner Appreciation Night Master Chorale of Saddleback Valley Christmas Concert, 7:00 p.m., in the Church Gaudete Sunday, Third Sunday of Advent December 12 - Mananitas, 7:30 a.m., Mass (Spanish), 8:00 a.m. Celebration begins at 8:30 a.m. December 18 - Fourth Sunday of Advent Penance Services: December 13, 7:00 p.m. St. Edward the Confessor December 19, 7:00 p.m. Mission Basilica December 20, 7:00 p.m. St. Timothy December 21, 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima Mass Times Christmas Eve & Christmas December 24 December 25 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. all at Church 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) NOTE there is no 5:30 p.m.

4 Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2016 Page 4 Readings, Intentions, Saints & Special Observances READINGS OF THE WEEK Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10; Ps 146:6-10; Jas 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Advent Tuesday: St. Nicholas Wednesday: St. Ambrose; Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Thursday: The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday: St. Juan Diego Saturday: International Human Rights Day Please pray for the sick: Rebecca Brady Rex Brady Jakie Canali Rick Ciaccio Conor Davis Therese Davis Renee DiVicino Paul Freeman Judy Friesen Alexandra Helin Ed Johnson Evlyn Mark Maria Martini Lauriann Meyer Pat Migliaccio Brandy Morse Hiroko Nishimaya David Pinder Trudy Rideout Frank Rocchio Bob Sachs Eleanor Schmidt Gary Seddon Jean Seddon Halina Stanaland Regine Stanaland Francis Szeibert Mary Ellen Thilken Aria Tremblay Sam Vasquez Ghinka WIlson Sadie Ybarra Tencha Ybarra Intentions 8:00 a.m. Mass Mon: Joan McCaig (D) Tue: Alan McPherson (D) Wed: Thomas Nolan (D) Thurs: Fri: William Kohler (D) Sat: John Kandra (D) Pray for those in the Armed Forces: Erin Bevacqua, Captain, USMC Evan Dineen, Captain., USAF

5 Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2016 Page 5 Ministries Altar Servers Susan Daley , x118 Art & Environment Virginia Atherton Detention Harry Allen Extraordinary Ministers Susan Daley , x118 Extraordinary Ministers To Sick & Homebound Susan Daley , x118 Homeless Shelter Dinners Lisa Staight Jovenes Para Cristo Teresa Jimenez Luis Torres luis0453@cox.net Lectors Susan Daley , x118 Men s Fellowship Joe Bevacqua Music Charles Stephenson Charles.stphnsn@gmail.com Orange Diocesan Council Catholic Women Judy MacPherson Prayer Line Parish Office Religious Education Gina Stewart , x119 RCIA Donna Beam , x113 Respect Life Susan Daley , x118 Sacristans Susan Daley , x118 Sick & Homebound Visits Parish Office Ushers Susan Daley , x118 Women s Council Stephanie Andrews stephanie.andrews@cox.net CHRISTMAS ANGEL TOY DRIVE We are collecting toys for the needy children in our parish. If you can help please bring an unwrapped gift or toy to Gina Stewart at the Parish Office no later than Thursday, December 15th. I will place containers in the Church for you to leave them there on Sundays. Thank you for bringing Christmas joy to our children.

6 Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2016 Page 6 School News Now Enrolling for the Academic Year! Saint Catherine Of Siena Parish School Educating The Next Generation Of Decision Makers Saint Catherine School is rooted in a rich 58-year history based on unparalleled academic excellence for grades K-8, as well as a Transitional Kindergarten program for students turning four years old by September 1, Years of Spiritual and Academic Excellence Fully Accredited by WCEA/WASC Small Class Size for Student Centered Learning Full Day Transitional Kindergarten Full Day Kindergarten First Eight Grades New State-of-the-Art Building Technology-Driven Environment Core Curriculum is Enhanced with Music, Art, Foreign Language, Technology and Physical Education Computer, Science and Art Labs Before and After School Day Care Program After School Sports Program Call the school office for information: or visit South Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS AND PERSONNEL Saint Catherine of Siena Parish School in the Diocese of Orange, mindful of its mission to be witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students of any race, color and national origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Saint Catherine of Siena Parish School in the Diocese of Orange, does not discriminate on the basis of race, handicap, color and national origin in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs. Likewise, Saint Catherine of Siena Parish School in the Diocese of Orange does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of sex, handicap, race, color and national origin.

7 Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2016 Page 7 Around the Diocese

8 Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2016 Page 8 Women s Council St. Catherine of Siena Council of Catholic Women December 13 th Please join us for the annual Christmas Luncheon at Tivoli Too! The program begins at 11:30 A.M. Look for your invitation in the mail. For further information please contact Angela Ordway at or Ordway.angela@gmail.com Sunday Hospitality Mark your calendar... There will be hospitality after all Sunday morning Masses on the following dates: December 11 January 8 May 21 August 13 February 26 June 4 April 23 July 16 Donuts, coffee, tea and maybe a few surprises along the way be sure to come by to enjoy a treat and catch up with friends. If you are interested in joining the Sunday Hospitality ministry, please contact Susan Daley at susan@stcathchurch.org or , ext. 118.

9 Segundo Domingo de Adviento 4 de diciembre de 2016 Page 9 Lecturas y Noticias TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El 8 de diciembre, la Iglesia celebra solemnemente la Inmaculada Concepción de María. A la vez, la Madre de Jesucristo es honrada en Venezuela bajo la advocación de Nuestra Señora de Coromoto, en Paraguay como Nuestra Señora de Caacupé, en Panamá como Nuestra Señora de La Antigua y en Nicaragua como Nuestra Señora del Viejo. Esta última advocación tiene distintas historias que relatan su origen. Hay quienes dicen que pertenecía a un viejo ermitaño que viajaba con unos marinos. En cierto punto la imagen no quiso continuar el viaje y el barco no se movió hasta que se bajó el viejo con ella. Según otro relato, Nuestra Señora del Viejo fue traída a Nicaragua por Francisco de Ahumada, hermano de Teresa de Ávila. Francisco viajaba a América y su santa hermana quiso mandar tres imágenes marianas como regalo a los misioneros religiosos que estaban evangelizando en Guatemala, Perú y Nicaragua. Durante el año 1562, Francisco entregó la imagen de la Purísima a los Franciscanos de Nicaragua en el pueblo de El Viejo, por lo cual los nicaragüenses han declarado por años que El viejo nos trajo a la Conchita. Hay que saber que el viejo Francisco tenía 41 años de edad cuando pasó por Nicaragua. Quinceañeras Vamos a empezar a tener Quinceañeras de nuevo en nuestra parroquia, pero sólo durante la misa de 1:30 los domingos. Sólo sería la bendición durante la misa con los padres y padrinos. Si desea programar una Quinceañera póngase en contacto con Gina al (949) o por correo electrónico a gina@stcathchurch.org. PREPARA EL CAMINO San Juan Bautista aparece hoy cuando el Adviento comienza su segunda semana. Juan, el misterioso consumidor de saltamontes y miel silvestre, hace eco de las palabras del profeta Isaías en su llamado al arrepentimiento en la cercanía del Reino de los cielos. Los ritmos de la vida cristiana son muchas veces confusos. Todos los años conocemos a Juan Bautista y oímos su llamado al arrepentimiento. Todos los años lo vemos señalando al que vendrá después de él, al Señor Jesús. Sin embargo, cada año las palabras y las acciones de Juan Bautista hacen eco de nuevo en nuestro corazón, porque hemos caído una y otra vez en antiguas trampas pecaminosas. El Adviento nos da otra oportunidad para alejarnos del camino del pecado y aceptar el modo de vida del Evangelio. Juan Bautista nos invita a preparar el camino para el Señor en quien depositamos nuestra esperanza.

10 Segundo Domingo de Adviento 4 de diciembre de 2016 Page 10 Lecturas y Noticias LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Is 35:1-10; Sal 85 (84):9ab, 10-14; Lc 5:17-26 Martes: Is 40:1-11; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Miércoles: Is 40:25-31; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Jueves: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Ef 1:3-6, 11-12; Lc 1:26-38 Viernes: Is 48:17-19; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Sábado: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Sal 80 (79):2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, Domingo: Is 35:1-6a, 10; Sal 146 (145):6-10; Sant 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11 LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura Brotará un retoño del tronco de Jesé. Juzgará a los pobres con justicia, y herirá al violento con el látigo de su boca (Isaías 11:1-10). Salmo Que en sus días florezca la justicia y la paz abunde eternamente (Salmo 72 [71]). Segunda lectura Vivan en perfecta armonía unos con otros. Por lo tanto, acójanse los unos a los otros como Cristo los acogió a ustedes, tanto circuncidados como gentiles (Romanos 15:4-9). Evangelio Juan Bautista predica, Arrepiéntanse, porque el reino de los cielos está cerca (Mateo 3:1-12). LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Segundo Domingo de Adviento Martes: San Nicolás Miércoles: San Ambrosio; Día para recordar Pearl Harbor Jueves: La Inmaculada Concepción de la Virgen María Viernes: San Juan Diego Sábado: Día Internacional de los derechos humanos BAUTISMOS Nuestros bautizos de infantiles en español están programados contactando Gina Stewart en la oficina parroquial. (949) Ext. 119 Los padres deben ser miembros de la parroquia de Santa Catalina y los padres necesitan venir a la oficina de la parroquia para la aplicación Bautismal. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta o necesita información adicional, por favor contáctenos al (949) ext. 119 o también puede contactar Gina Stewart en gina@stcathlagunabeach.org.