December 20, 2015

St. Rose of Lima Parish
Parroquia Santa Rosa de Lima
In Christ, We are Bread for one another:
Broken… we gather.
Nourished… we reach out.
………………….....…………………………….
En Cristo, Somos Pan para cada uno:
Lo Dividimos… Nos Juntamos.
Alimentados… tendemos la mano.
Simplicity Is a Gi
December 20, 2015
ADVENT 4
Simplicity is a magnificent gi , especially when life becomes so complicated
around us. We are in what is perhaps the most elaborated and celebrated
season of the year. Christmas far surpasses Easter and all secular holidays in the
amount of prepara on, decora on and money spent. In contrast, today readings
remind us of simple but powerful truths that are the real spiritual inspira on of
this wonderful season.
In the first reading, sinful people ask how many sacrifices are needed to appease
a God justly angry over their sin. Micah the prophet replies that the Lord
requires only that “we act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God.” The
Lord is found in ordinary places and in grand liturgies and wherever Chris ans
gather. There is no place too small or too dark and no life too troubled where the
Lord cannot come. That is one simple but powerful truth of Christmas.
The second reading speaks of Christ’s great sacrifice, not in terms of Temple
ritual, but in terms of His life completely dedicated to the Father. The greatest
gi we can give to the Lord and to others is ourselves. There is no expensive
Christmas gi that can subs tute for the gi of our love, support, empathy, me,
prayer and honest and faithful friendship.
Our Gospel tells us of the Visita on, Mary’s great gi to Elizabeth. During the
difficult me of the older Elizabeth’s pregnancy, our Blessed Mother gave the gi
of her me, assistance and loyal support.
Is this the year that we simplify our Christmas celebra on in order to make it
much more personal and spiritual? Today's readings give us the three simple
truths of Christmas that we should consider as we celebrate with our family.
The Lord comes to any open heart. We needn’t make great expenditures for that
to happen. We have only to willingly open our life to Christ, Who is among us
wherever we are to illuminate the darkest streets of any person’s life.
The gi of ourselves remains the most magnificent gi we can give to God and to
others. Gospel fidelity can affect enormous change in our life on levels we least
expect, and subsequently posi vely affect others' lives.
Daily life is where God and the human person most o en encounter. Mary’s visit
to Elizabeth reminds us that the Lord’s work and our most important gi takes
place not just in moments of high drama, but in the ordinary transac ons of
human contact and care. Mary’s simple, helpful visit was Elizabeth’s “Christmas.”
These wonderful but simple truths bring the
real spiritual energy for Christmas and have
the poten al of changing our life for the rest
of the year.
11701 Clopper Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1024
 PHONE: 301-948-7545  FAX: 301-869-2170
 EMERGENCIES (A er Hours): 301-355-8191
 CANCELLATION INFORMATION: x307
 WEBSITE: www.strose-parish.org
EUCHARIST / EUCARISTÍA
Historic Chapel / Capilla Histórica
Monday-Friday................................... 8:30 am (English)
1er Viernes ........................................ 7:00 pm (Español)
Sunday............................................... 7:15 am (English)
1er Dimanche................................... 10:00 am (Français)
2nd Sunday ........................................ 5:00 pm (Tagalog)
Church / Iglesia
Saturday Vigil ..................................... 5:00 pm (English)
Sunday............................................... 8:45 am (English)
............................................... 11:15 am (English + ASL)
Domingo ........................................... 1:00 pm (Español)
RECONCILIATION / RECONCILIACIÓN
Historic Chapel / Capilla Histórica
Thursday........................ 7:00-9:00 pm (English/Español)
Church / Iglesia
Saturday ..................................... 4:00-4:30 pm (English)
Domingo .................................... 2:15-3:15 pm (Español)
BAPTISM PREPARATION /
PREPARACIÓN PARA BAUTIZO
Bap sm Classes
Begin while pregnant or awai ng adop on. Bap sms
will not be scheduled un l classes have been completed.
Parents MUST pre-register to a end. Two sessions are
required. 2016: January 9 & 16, more TBD
Clases para Bau smo
Comience cuando este embarazada o esperando una
adopción. Los Bau zos no se podrán programar hasta
que las clases hayan sido completadas. Los padres
TIENEN que pre-registrarse para atender. Dos sesiones
se requieren. 2016: enero 9 y 16, marzo 12 y 19, mayo
14 y 21, sep embre 10 y 17, noviembre 5 y 12
NEWCOMER’S GATHERING /
REUNIÓN DE NUEVOS MIEMBROS
Church / Iglesia
2o Domingo ...................................... 12:00pm (Español)
2nd Sunday ........................................ 12:30pm (English)
OTHER SERVICES / OTROS SERVICIOS
Stephen Ministry
Ralph Bally, 301-873-0487 (English)
Zita Tepie, 301-519-1527 (English)
Accessibility / Fácil Acceso
Hearing systems, accessible sea ng, large print worship
guides and an ASL interpreter (11:15am) are available. /
Aparatos ampliadores de sonido y asientos accesibles
están disponibles.
Woodlands Room Rental / Eventos de Alquiler
Maria Cris na Peano, [email protected]
WORSHIP / ADORACIÓN
LITURGY SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE LITURGIA
Holy Family / Sagrada Familia
Cycle C - December 26/27, 2015
Historic Chapel:
Sun., 7:15 am Fr. Agus n Mateo
Church:
Sat., 5:00 pm
Sun., 8:45 am
Sun., 11:15 am
Sun., 1:00 pm
Fr. Agus n Mateo
Fr. Jus n Huber
Fr. Jus n Huber
Fr. Agus n Mateo
(Español)
Scriptures:
1 Samuel 1:20-22,24-28
1 John 3:1-2, 21-24
Luke 2:41-52
Liturgical Ministers:
Team C
Bread Bakers:
Group 7
MASS INTENTIONS / INTENCIONES DE LAS MISAS
† Deceased * Living
Mon., 12/21
Tue., 12/22
Wed., 12/23
Thu., 12/24
8:30 HC † Ines & Hernando Sarmiento, by Stella O’Connell
8:30 HC † Mary Lee Bo s, by Frank Avenilla
8:30 HC Thanks to Infant Jesus, by Marlene O. Prepe t
4:00 CH † Codi Nicole Alexander, by Mom, Dad, Taylor,
Chase, Brandon & Katharine
Thu., 12/24 6:00 CH † Family Members, by the Jeffrey Family
Thu., 12/24 8:00 CH * Godoy-Brito Family, by Diana Godoy-Brito
Thu., 12/24 10:00 CH † Kathleen Lopez Buric, by Laura Lowery
Fri., 12/25 10:00 CH † William Blinkhorn, Elizabeth Huebschman
& Michael Clarke, by Be y Blinkhorn
Sat., 12/26 5:00 CH † Harold Kaplan, by Molly & Rick Wood
Sun., 12/27 7:15 HC † Robert Dziuba, by Ron Dziuba
Sun., 12/27 8:45 CH † Manuela Harb, by Jeannie Vanover
Sun., 12/27 11:15 CH † Carlota Mar nez, by Shari McCann
Sun., 12/27 1:00 CH † Anita Padua, by the Aquino Family
Christmas Masses / Misas de Navidad
Liturgical Ministers are needed to serve at Christmas Masses.
Sign-Up sheets are near the sign-in tables.
C
E -C
Thursday, December 24
4:00pm:
English Mass - Children’s Choirs
(Fr. Jus n Huber)
5:40pm:
Musical Prelude - Teen Choir
6:00pm:
English Mass - Teen Choir
(Fr. Tony Krisak)
9:40pm:
Musical Prelude - Adult Choir
10:00pm: English Mass - Adult Choir
(Fr. Agus n Mateo)
N
-I
Jueves, 24 de diciembre
8:00pm:
Misa en español - Coro Hispano
(P. Agus n Mateo)
C
D -C
Friday, December 25
10:00am: English Mass
(Fr. Jus n Huber)
Blessing of a Christmas Tree
Loving God, we stand before you once again. We stand here
ready to celebrate the birth of your son, Jesus. Bless this tree,
this sign of life and freshness and perseverance in our midst. It
stands as a reminder that you are born anew in us each day.
Bless our family and friends as we celebrate this joyous season.
Keep us safe in our travels, kind in our conversa ons, and
gracious in our giving and receiving. We ask you this in
confidence, because we know you love us. Amen
PLEASE PRAY FOR / POR FAVOR RECE POR...
Those who are sick / Aquellos quienes están enfermos:
Zabrina Abad, Patricia Aravena, Irene Armbruster, Will Bauman, Clint
Botkin, Jean Calder, Lois Carnes, Juan Francisco Chacón, Ed Danley,
Daniel Downey Jr., Felisa Enriquez, Raina Evans, Jennie Ey, Tim
Feldman, Gladys Garate, Pablo Gazzo e, Barbara Halko, Rich Haske,
Carolyn Hoyle, Randa Jabbour, Mike Kelsey, Mar n Kilmer, Taegon
Jerome Kim, Juanita Ma as, Josie Ma ero, Ken McCauley, James
McDermo , Rev. Patrick McMahon, Barrie Montague, Elizabeth
Montague, Eva Montaño, Valen na Nuñez, Gloria Ortwerth, Aida
Parra, Rebecca Parrilla, Ramón Pinto, Luis Reyes, Fanny Reynoso,
Mary Rhoads, Rev. Francis Russo, Rosa Maria Santos, Lea Sarceño,
Patricia Sa alo, Richard Smith, Jorge Suarez del Pino, Pearl M. Tacy,
Jacqueline Toasa, Flora Tolendino, Pedro Torres, Marilyn Tripoli,
Carla Vargas, Mel Vineyard & Kathy Wessman.
Those who have died / Aquellos que han fallecido:
Orlando Ma as Galindo, uncle of Magaly Morales; Edgar Leonel
Garcia, friend of Magaly Morales; Paula Kay Haymon, mother of
Leslie & Dana Haymon; Alejandra Labrador, friend of Veronica
Gazzo e; Officer Noah Leo a; Nancy Meida, friend of Beth Fisher;
Cindy Pa erson, mother of Leah Randolf; Karen Westhausen, mother
of Dennis & David Westhausen & Debi Tennant.
Las Posadas:
Novena al Niño Jesús
Invitamos a todos los que nos
quieran
acompañarnos
a
cantar, rezar y compar r un
momento de alegria y oración mientras esperamos la venida de
nuestro Niño Jesús. La primera Posada será el 16 de diciembre
y la úl ma el 27 de diciembre, a las 7:00pm. INFO: Ivonne
Salazar, [email protected]
Eucharis c Ministry to the Homebound
We are upda ng our list of homebound parishioners, so that
our priests can visit them periodically. If you regularly bring the
Eucharist to someone at home, please send informa on to Fr.
Jus n, FatherJus [email protected]: ►Your contact informa on
►Name, address, email & phone # of homebound person
►Best day & me to visit ►Any special needs
Please Return Pyxes
If you have borrowed a pyx and are not currently using it,
please return it to the sacristy. Also, please check to make sure
that you do not have the pyx that is used for the gluten-free
hosts. Thank you. INFO: Chris ne Jeffrey, cjeff[email protected]
As we celebrate the birth of our Lord and welcome Him into our hearts, we extend a warm welcome to
all who are visiting this Christmas!
Some of you may be in town visiting family or friends; some of you may live locally, but do not
regularly attend St. Rose; others may be coming to Mass at Christmas after being away from the
Catholic Church for a time.
To one and all, we are glad you are here, and hope that you find a spiritual home with us. Your
presence enriches our community and our worship! Please come back again!
If you are interested in registering as a member or if you simply want to learn more about the parish,
please attend a Newcomer’s Gathering, held on the 2nd Sunday of each month after the 11:15am Mass
in the Duggan Room (on the lower level of the Church). The next scheduled date is Sunday, January
10, 2016. Please also visit our website at www.strose-parish.org.
COMMUNITY / COMUNIDAD
Stephen Ministry
Would you like to be part of a ministry that makes a real difference
in others' lives when they need it most - and in your own life as
well? Consider becoming a Stephen Minister. To learn more about
how to become a Stephen Minister, talk with one of the Stephen
Leaders. INFO: Zita Tepie, [email protected]
Accommoda ng Hearts Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long
The Teens Love Christ (TLC) Choir and the Accommoda ng Hearts
Ministry invite St. Rose adults who have differing abili es and/or
special needs to join them for a special evening of Carols and
Cookies THIS Sunday, December 20, 6:00-7:30pm, in the Woodlands
Room. Please bring a dozen of your favorite cookies or holiday
snacks to share with the group. INFO: Sherry Moitoza,
[email protected] or 301-948-7545 x228.
Is Your Marriage In Trouble?
If your rela onship has grown cold and distant, if you are separated
or are thinking about separa on or divorce, we believe that
Retrouvaille (French for Rediscovery) can help you. This Catholic
program is designed to help hur ng couples mend and heal their
brokenness. The next Retrouvaille weekend is January 29-31, 2016.
All calls and inquires are confiden al. INFO: Call 301-924-4125; visit
www.retrouvaille.org; or email [email protected].
Epiphany Party for Young Adult Catholics
Sat., Jan. 9, 7:00pm-Midnight, St. Catherine Labouré Church. Mingle
with local Catholics and enjoy a delicious Greek dinner, dancing and
DJ, and more. Send $21 dona on to SLS Dance, St. Catherine
Labouré, 11801 Claridge Rd., Wheaton, MD 20902. ($25 at the
door.) INFO: [email protected]
SERVICE / SERVICIO
Donate a Grocery Gift Certificate
When you purchase food certificates for your family, consider
purchasing one to put in the decorated box on the sales table. These
cards will go to the City of Gaithersburg Holiday Giving Program and
to St. Martin's food pantry.
Find the Perfect Gi 2015-2016
We join in the Find the Perfect Gi ini a ve with parishes across the
Archdiocese to encourage each of us, and those who are not
currently prac cing their faith, to celebrate the joy of Jesus, our
Perfect Gi . Visit www.FindthePerfectGi .org and explore
opportuni es to donate me and resources to those in need!
Encuentre el Regalo Perfecto 2015-2016
Comenzamos la inicia va Encuentra el Regalo Perfecto contando con
las parroquias de toda la Arquidiócesis para alentarnos y con los que
actualmente no prac can su fe para celebrar la alegría de Jesús,
nuestro Regalo Perfecto, esta Navidad. ¡Visiten el sito
www.RegaloPerfecto.org y exploren oportunidades de donar empo
y recursos para los necesitados!
Serve Christmas Dinner to Those In Need
The Basilica of the Na onal Shrine of the Immaculate Concep on will
sponsor dinner for those who are alone or in need on Christmas Day,
December 25. Volunteers are needed to assist in preparing, serving,
and delivering meals as well as assis ng with other logis cs. The
Basilica is located at 400 Michigan Ave., NE, offers ample free
parking, and is walking distance from the Brookland-CUA Sta on on
Metro’s Red Line. Those interested in volunteering can sign-up
online at www.na onalshrine.com/christmasdinner or by calling the
Basilica at 202-526-8300.
EDUCATION / EDUCACIÓN
Jubilee Year of Mercy
“In this Jubilee Year, let us allow God to surprise
us. He never res of cas ng open the doors of his
heart and of repea ng that he loves us and wants
to share his love with us.”
~ Pope Francis, Misericordiae Vultus
God casts open the doors of his heart to share his
love, but is the door of your heart open to
welcome him? Are there any doors in your heart
that might be closed off to receiving that love
right now? Spend some me today asking God to
surprise you and open your heart fully to his redeeming love. Find
resources for reflec on at mercy.adw.org.
FREE Year of Mercy App from Our Sunday Visitor
Our Sunday Visitor’s 365 Days to Mercy app, free in the iTunes and
Google Play app stores, is designed to accompany you on a spiritual
journey by providing daily inspira on, stories, and news during the
Jubilee Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis.
STEWARDSHIP /
CORRESPONSABILIDAD
The Gathering Space & the Capital Campaign
Though the formal period for the Capital Campaign ended last
year, we carried over unfulfilled pledges for those who were
holding off un l approval to proceed with the Gathering
Space was granted by the Archdiocese. Now that we have the
“go ahead”, we hope that excitement has been renewed! We
would be most grateful if all pledges were honored. If you are
not sure if you completed your pledge, please contact the
Parish Office to inquire: Laura Lowery, [email protected].
TO OUR NEWER MEMBERS: If you were not a member of St.
Rose when we conducted our Capital Campaign, please
consider suppor ng this very important fund using the blue
envelopes included in the packet of envelopes regularly
mailed to registered parish households. Dona ons to this fund
will pay down our mortgage and will help with the cost of
comple ng our Gathering Space, which will enclose the area
between the Church and the Woodlands Room.
Learn More About Your Faith in a Few Minutes a Day
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from YOUCAT (the youth catechism of the Catholic Church) can be
delivered to your email inbox. The U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults is
available online for free. Read and reflect on a few pages each day.
Adult Confirma on Prepara on Classes
Adult Catholics (aged 18+) who have been bap zed, received First
Eucharist and are prac cing their faith, but have not yet celebrated
Confirma on are invited to par cipate in a prepara on program.
Classes (with ASL interpreter) will meet on 1st and 3rd Thursdays,
star ng Jan. 7. INFO & REGISTRATION: cjeff[email protected]
Small Faith Community Resources Coming Soon!
If you are currently in a small faith community and wish to receive
resources, please send your name and contact informa on to Chris ne
Jeffrey, cjeff[email protected].
Mary of Nazareth Catholic School to Visit
Sun., Jan. 17, a er the 11:15am and 1:00pm Masses. Come for coffee
and donuts! Current parents and teachers will be present to greet
parishioners, and answer your ques ons about the school. OPEN
HOUSE: Sun., Jan. 24, 1:00-3:00pm. Come take a tour of the beau ful
facili es and campus. They look forward to mee ng new families in our
Parish community!
Mary of Nazareth Catholic School Estará Presente
Domingo, 17 de enero, después de las Misas de 11:15am y 1:00pm.
Ofrecerles café y donuts además de proveer información sobre
oportunidades académcias y la educación católica. CASA ABIERTA:
domingo, 24 de enero, 1:00-3:00pm, para que los feligréses conozcan a
la escuela y hermoso campus. ¡Esperan conocer a muchas familias
hispanas de nuesta comunidad parroquial!
TIME & TALENT SALUTE
Christmas Tree Lot & Shoppe Team
Thanks to the many people who worked countless hours
to run this year’s Tree Lot & Shoppe! Besides being a
major fundraiser for the parish, this annual effort is a
wonderful way of spreading holiday cheer and the love
of Christ to all who come to the parish!
TREASURE REPORT
December 5 - 11, 2015
Your Gi s to the Lord
Offertory ........................................................ $22,505
Mortgage Reduc on ......................................... $2,733
Capital Campaign................................................. $833
Direct Debit Capital Campaign ............................. $200
Social Ac on Fund ............................................... $100
Gi Cer ficate Profit............................................ $240
Our Weekly Tithe
Parish Poor Box ................................................ $1,125
Ac on in Montgomery (AIM) ............................... $500
Financial Fact
We have received our final rebate from the
discon nued Safeway eScrip program. You can s ll
support the parish by purchasing Food Cer ficates,
which are available before or a er Masses, or from the
Parish Office. We offer Giant, Shoppers Food
Warehouse and Whole Foods cards. Buy and use them
at face value, and St. Rose receives a rebate! Please
consider par cipa ng! Thanks for your support.
PARISH DIRECTORY
CALENDAR / CALENDARIO
Not all mee ngs & events appear on this calendar!
PARISH OFFICE .........................................................301-948-7545
PASTOR
Rev. Agus n Mateo Ayala.......... x 229 / [email protected]
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Rev. Jus n Huber ........................ x 224 / fatherjus [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
Many regular mee ngs will not be held the week of Christmas.
If unsure as to whether or not a par cular group will meet,
please contact the ministry coordinator.
PERMANENT DEACONS
Deacon Al Opdenaker ........................... [email protected]
Deacon Leo Schneider.............................. [email protected]
Diácono Mario Moreno [email protected]
PASTORAL STAFF
K-5 Religious Educa on / 1st Penance / 1st Eucharist
Susan Joseph .................................... x 245 / [email protected]
6-12 Religious Educa on / Confirma on / Youth Ministry
Molly Gradowski Herrera ........... x 225 / [email protected]
K-6 Educación Religiosa
Ivonne Salazar .................................. x 234 / [email protected]
Liturgy & Adult Faith Forma on
Chris ne Jeffrey ................................ x 230 / cjeff[email protected]
Social Concerns
Sherry Moitoza ...............................x 228 / [email protected]
Music
Remi Bauer ........................................ x 235 / [email protected]
Youth & Children’s Music
Jeannie Vanover ....................240-506-0258 / [email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Secretary
Mary Carey ....................................... x 221 / [email protected]
Administra ve Assistants
Laura Lowery .................................... x 238 / [email protected]
Tania Murphy ................................. x 223 / [email protected]
Bookkeeper
Liz Sullivan ....................................... x 232 / [email protected]
Maintenance Team
Ryan Janes .......................................... x 287 / [email protected]
Rafael Cas llo .............................................. rcas [email protected]
COUNCILS
Pastoral Council Liaison
Terri Meyer .................................................. [email protected]
Finance Council Chair
Paul Riekhof ...........................................................301-990-1815
BULLETIN / CALENDAR / ROOM RESERVATIONS
Bulle n items due at noon, 2 Fridays before publica on date!
Laura Lowery .................................... x 238 / [email protected]
MARY OF NAZARETH CATHOLIC SCHOOL - GR. K-8
Serving Grades K-8, Upper Montgomery County Parishes
Michael Friel, Principal ............................................301-869-0940
Website ................................................www.maryofnazareth.org
10:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
11:30 am
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:15 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
6:30 pm
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 | ADVENT 4
Centering Prayer (HC)
Thomas Merton Contemplative Prayer (PAR)
K-5 Religious Education (LLCH/BR/LR/PCF)
K-6 Educación Religiosa (LLCH/BR/LR)
Ministros de la Eucaristía (LR)
Grupo de Jóvenes (BR)
Confessions/Confesiones (CHRR)
Christmas Mass Rehearsal (CH)
Adaptive Religious Education (LLCH)
Accommodating Hearts Christmas Caroling (PCW)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21
6:30 pm K-6 Educación Religiosa (RTH/JE/SAR/IS/STP/STJ/DGN1)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22
7:00 pm Repaso del Drama de Navidad (CH)
10:00 am
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23
Yarn Angels Kni ng & Croche ng (STP)
High School MOHO Ministry of Hanging Out (YC)
French Choir Rehearsal (KD)
Legión de Maria (JE)
4:00 pm
5:40 pm
6:00 pm
8:00 pm
9:40 pm
10:00 pm
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 | CHRISTMAS EVE
Parish Offices Closed
“Family” Mass with Children’s Choirs (CH)
Musical Prelude - Teen Choir (CH)
“Vigil” Mass with Teen Choir (CH)
Misa “Medianoche” con Coro Hispano (CH)
Musical Prelude - Adult Choir (CH)
“Midnight” Mass with Adult Choir (CH)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25 | CHRISTMAS DAY
Parish Offices Closed
10:00 am Mass (CH)
8:00 am
8:30 am
9:30 am
4:00 pm
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26
Church Cleaning Ministry (CH/CF)
Formación para Lectores: Equipo C (HC)
Lector Forma on: Team C (CH)
Confessions (CHRR)