Advent week 1

First Sunday of Advent ~ November 27, 2016
Advent week 1
As you light the first
candle in the Advent
wreath, take a slow deep
breath. Remember that
achieving the perfectly
orchestrated holiday
doesn’t matter. What
matters is watching for
God in every situation.
MASS SCHEDULE
St. James (In English) Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM 11:30 AM & 6:00 PM St. Leo Mission (In Spanish) Sunday: 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM 1st Saturday (English): 8:00 AM Daily Mass at St. James 8:00 AM | Monday ‐ Friday Liturgy of the Hours 7:30 AM | Monday ‐ Friday Eucharistic Adoration 8:30 AM –8:00PM| Thursday Communion Service 6:45 AM | Monday ‐ Friday 8:00 AM | Saturday Reconciliation 3:30 PM | Saturday or upon request Baptism Call (858) 755‐2545 Marriage Preparation Call Parish Office (858) 755‐2545 ext. *112 9 months prior to wedding St. James Church 625 S Nardo Avenue Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755‐2545 | Fax: (858) 755‐3845 St. Leo Mission 936 Genevieve Street Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 481‐6788 | Fax: (858) 755‐3845 www.stjamesandleo.org St. James - St. Leo
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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Monday, November 28 ~ Juarez Aleman Tuesday, November 29 ~ Claire Johnson † Wednesday, November 30 ~ Ray Green † Thursday, December 1 ~ Elizabeth Wright † Friday, December 2 ~ Rosemarie Tennant † Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: First Sunday of Advent St. Andrew World AIDS Awareness Day First Friday St. Francis Xavier; First Saturday STEWADRSHIP REFELCTION
Doris Bower Martin Essayan Galili Family Tom Fatica Dcn. Al Graff Barbara Malloy Maria McEneany Raul Ochoa Asuncion Salac Ron Scholz Roseanne Schwall Joe Salloum Paul Torraco Sherry Watt Bona Wong Olivia Wong Kristy Wood Kathleen Vernon We are happy to list the names of persons who need special prayers. Names will be listed for one month. Call (858) 755‐2545 ext. *100 to add a name to the list. Please make sure you have permission from the person prior to calling. 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). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna‐
tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Is 4:2‐6; Ps 122:1‐9; Mt 8:5‐11 Is 11:1‐10; Ps 72:1‐2, 7‐8, 12‐13, 17; Lk 10:21‐24 Rom 10:9‐18; Ps 19:8‐11; Mt 4:18‐22 Is 26:1‐6; Ps 118:1, 8‐9, 19‐21, 25‐27a; Mt 7:21, 24‐27 Is 29:17‐24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13‐14; Mt 9:27‐31 Is 30:19‐21, 23‐26; Ps 147:1‐6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6‐8 Is 11:1‐10; Ps 72:1‐2, 7‐8, 12‐13, 17; Rom 15:4‐9; Mt 3:1‐12 Most of us are quite familiar with Jesus’ comments about faith, hope, and love. As we enter the Advent season, it is a time for us to emphasize all three, but today’s readings in particular speak of hope. Isn’t that what Advent is all about? Many people in our world, perhaps even here in our parish and community, seem to have a feeling of hopelessness. We should not be among them; worldly thinking produces hopelessness, but our hope is found in Jesus Christ Who has redeemed us and paid for all our sins on the Cross. In the First Reading the prophet Isaiah foresees a time of peace, a time when all literally “walk in the light of the Lord.” Two phrases commonly quoted are included in this reading: “They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks.” This peaceful world is exactly what we prepare for during this Advent time. Think of how often we hear the word “Peace” used at this time of year. Think of how many Christmas cards bear that word alone. Peace produces hope and hope produces peace. That is the feeling we are seeking at this time, as we prepare to declare “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” The eminent French author Alexandre Dumas (who wrote The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo among others) once wrote, “All human wisdom is summed up in two words: wait and hope.” Is that not what we do during Advent? IS 2: 1‐5; PS 122: 1‐9; ROM 13: 11‐14; MT 24: 37‐44 St. James - St. Leo
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REFLECION DOMINICAL
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). LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: Martes: Miércoles: Jueves: Viernes: Sábado: Domingo: Is 4:2‐6; Sal 122 (121):1‐9; Mt 8:5‐11 Is 11:1‐10; Sal 72 (71):1‐2, 7‐8, 12‐13, 17; Lc 10:21‐24 Rom 10:9‐18; Sal 19 (18):8‐11; Mt 4:18‐22 Is 26:1‐6; Sal 118 (117):1, 8‐9, 19‐21, 25‐27a; Mt 7:21, 24‐27 Is 29:17‐24; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13‐14; Mt 9:27‐31 Is 30:19‐21, 23‐26; Sal 147 (146):1‐6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6‐8 Is 11:1‐10; Sal 72 (71):1‐2, 7‐8, 12‐13, 17; Rom 15:4‐9; Mt 3:1‐12 ADORACIÓN AL SANTISIMO Cristo te espera en el Sacramento del Altar todos los Lunes de 9:00am a 5:00pm en la Misión de San León Magno ven y oremos por nuestras familias. GRUPO DE ORACIÓN Estas invitado todos los Jueves a participar en el grupo de oración de nuestra comunidad a las 7:00pm en la Misión de San León Magno. INMACULADA CONCEPCIÓN DE MARIA María fue preservada de todo pecado, desde su concepción. Celebremos este dogma de Fe en una Misa Bilingüe el 8 de Diciembre a las 7:00pm en la Iglesia de San James. CELEBRACIÓN A NUESTRA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE Veneremos a nuestra Madre Santísima de Guadalupe comenzando con una vigilia el Domingo 11 de Diciembre a las 7:00pm y terminando con Mañanitas y nuestra Santa Misa a las 12:00am. Te esperamos. POSADAS NAVIDEÑAS El 16 de diciembre comenzará el novenario de las posadas a las 6:30pm en la Misión de San León Magno, te esperamos para orar juntos. La mayoría de nosotros estamos muy familiarizados con los comentarios de Jesús sobre la fe , la esperanza y el amor. Al entrar en el tiempo de Adviento, que es un tiempo para nosotros destacar los tres, pero las lecturas de hoy, en particular, hablan de esperanza. No es eso lo Adviento es todo esto? Muchas personas en el mundo, incluso aquí en nuestra parroquia y comunidad, parecen tener un sentimiento de desesperanza. No debemos estar entre ellos; pensamiento del mundo produce desesperanza, pero nuestra esperanza se encuentra en Jesucristo que nos ha redimido y pagado por todos nuestros pecados en la cruz. En la primera lectura del profeta Isaías prevé un tiempo de paz, un momento en que todo literalmente "caminar en la luz del Señor." Dos frases comúnmente citados se incluyen en esta lectura: "Ellos volverán sus espadas en rejas de arado y sus lanzas en podaderas. "este mundo pacífico es exactamente lo que nos preparamos para durante este tiempo de Adviento. Pensar en la frecuencia con la que oímos la palabra "paz" que se utiliza en esta época del año. Piense en cuántas tarjetas de Navidad llevan esa palabra sola. Paz produce esperanza y la esperanza produce la paz. Esa es la sensación que estamos buscando en este momento, mientras nos preparamos para declarar "Gloria a Dios en las alturas y en la tierra paz a los que gozan de su favor." El autor francés eminente Alexandre Dumas (que escribió Los tres mosqueteros yEl El conde de Montecristo entre otros) escribió una vez: "Toda la sabiduría humana se resume en dos palabras: esperar y esperanza." ¿no es eso lo que hacemos durante el Adviento? ES 2: 1‐5; PS 122: 1‐9; ROM 13: 11‐14; MT 24: 37‐44 TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN Esta vida es el tiempo de preparación para nuestro estado futuro. Nuestras almas continuarán siendo por siempre lo que hacemos de ellas en este mundo. —John Tillotson, Arzobispo de Canterbury
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Mission Circle SAN DIEGO CATHOLIC ADULT COMMUNITY People Helping People In Need Please give a gift to a Casa Eudes child Take a card from the display and leave the suggested gift (unwrapped) in the collection box in the cry room by Wednesday, December 14th. You'll make Christmas special for one the girls at the home we support in Tijuana. Help us host the Casa Eudes Christmas Party This is the most festive event of the year at the girls' home in Tijuana. Come help us serve a holiday meal and greet Santa when he shows up with presents for the all kids. The party is on Saturday, December 17th. The church van leaves the church parking lot at 9:00 a.m. You’ll need a current passport ‐‐ or a special passport card. Contact Jeff Sturgis at jeff[email protected]. Page 4
Sign up for weekly email updates at http://sandiegocac.org/ Contact Nancy Wesseln [email protected] (858) 847‐0724 Young Adults (20’s and 30’s) Sunday, November 27th, 6:00pm Mass at St. James and Dinner This will be a great way to end your Thanksgiving weekend and spend some time with other Catholic Young Adults especially in the North County area! Dinner will be followed at Alfonso's ‐ in Solana Beach (Happy Hour pricing ALL day Sundays!). Contact: [email protected] Friday, December 2nd, 7:00pm Christmas Social/Game Night St. James Parish Hall Contact: [email protected] Adult Community (35+) Friday, December 9th 7:30pm Lessons and Carols at the University of San Diego Contact: [email protected] Saturday, December 10th 8:00am Monthly Hike! Contacts: [email protected] 858‐220‐8956 or [email protected] for details! ACTIVE 60’s+ December – Christmas Luncheon Details coming soon! EVERY FRIDAY Chair Exercise Ministry Center 10:30am‐11:15am FULFILL TODAY If what you did yesterday still looks big to you, surely you have not done much today. —Anonymous
Advent Gift This Advent the St. James‐St. Leo Faith Community will be giving a bi‐lingual booklet of reflections by Bishop Robert Barron for each day of Advent. It will propel your spiritual momentum from the beginning of Advent to Christmas day. You can pick your copy up at the entrance of the church. St. James - St. Leo
Pastoral Care
November 27, 2016
St. James Prayer Ministry Ministers, trained, caring and confidential, are available to pray: All Sundays ‐‐ After the 9am Mass First Mondays ‐‐ 9‐10am Second Tuesdays ‐‐ 7‐8:15pm (worship & prayer) Third Saturdays ‐‐ After the 5pm Mass Questions? Call Cory (888) 590‐5095
We Care Greeting Card Ministry If you know of a parishioner who would be encouraged by receiving a “love note” during an illness or following the death of a family member, please contact Mary Jane Brue (Get Well), (760) 804‐0923 ([email protected]) or Peggy Anderson (Sympathy), (760) 942‐5471 ([email protected]) Eucharistic Adoration “Faith, in its deepest essence, is the openness of the human heart to the gift: to God’s self‐communication in the Holy Spirit.” ‐ Blessed John Paul II We need additional adorer on Thursday 9‐10 am. Please sign up to spend an hour on Thursdays with Jesus. Call Grace (858) 755‐0613 or email [email protected] All are welcome to join the Rosary group any Monday 6pm in the chapel behind the Altar. BeYOUtiful Event at OLP The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP) invites all 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls to attend our third annual BeYOUtiful event on Saturday, December 3rd from 8:30am‐noon. Join current OLP students for an engaging morning of girl empowerment workshops and learning how to be a leader among your peers! Space is limited. RSVP by November 30th at www.aolp.org/BeYOUtiful SJA Poinsettia Fundraiser Please support SJA Class of 2017’s graduation activities by pre‐ordering your Christmas poinsettias now. Orders are due by November 30th with pick‐up on Wednesday, December 7th. Please see the flyer on the table at the entrance. The 8th Grade thanks you for your support! For any questions, please contact Marsha Murphy ([email protected]) Page 5
Medical Aid needed for Madre Josefina The Madre at Casa Eudes, the girls’ home in Tijuana that we support, has an aggressive form of cancer. Mission Circle is trying to raise money to pay for her chemo treatments. This compassionate woman who has dedicated her life to helping “at risk” children, is now in need of help herself. If your life has been touched in any way by this dreaded disease, you know how important it is to be able to pay for good medical treatment. Please help us cover this expense. Send your check (marked “Cancer Fund”) to St. James Mission Circle at P.O. Box 1376, Solana Beach, CA 92075. To use a credit card or Pay Pal, go to our website: www.missioncircle.com. (Add “Cancer Fund” in the comment section.) Thank you for your compassion. Whispering Winds Women’s Auxiliary Advent Retreat Speaker Cathy Sperrazzo is leading us into a prayerful Advent Season. Tuesday November 29th @ 6:30PM Ascension Church 11292 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92124 Cost: $10.00 in advance $15.00 at the door Please register online at whisperingwinds.org or by calling WW office at (619) 464‐1479 Update on our Directory/Church Family Album SUBMIT YOUR OWN PICTURE TO BE IN OUR BOOK If you did not have your portrait taken at our church by Lifetouch, we still want you in our book. You can submit your own picture, the cost is $15 and that will include our new book. MEMORIAL OR MEMORY PAGES There will be memory or memorial pages in this edition. If you would like to remember a loved one or fellow parishioner, or extend an anniversary or birthday wish, this is your opportunity. Information is in the back of church on submitting a picture and memorial pages and samples of what can be put on a memorial page. Contact Judy O’Connor (760) 212.4727 or email [email protected] Building For The Next Century CAPITAL CAMPAIGN NEWSLETTER Saint James Catholic Church Volume #15 November 26th & 27th, 2016 HAVE YOU RESPONDED? IT’S NOT TOO LATE!
Thank you to all of our parishioners who have made such generous sacrifices to this campaign. As of Monday, November 21st, we have received 263 pledges which represents 22% of our parish community. Our goal is to receive a response from 100% of our parishioners. We ask all families who have yet to respond to the campaign to please do so as soon as possible! Please remember that gifts of all sizes are greatly appreciated. We know that everyone’s financial situation is different, which is why we are asking that each family make the same size sacrifice, not the same size gift. We ask every family to please respond to the campaign in some way, even if you are unable to give at this time. Complete a pledge card and return it in the collection, bring it by the parish office or place it in the mail. We need everyone’s participation for this campaign to be successful. Name: ______________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
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If enclosing a check, please make payable to:
St. James Catholic Church Capital Campaign
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Payment Auditor My/Our Commitment to the
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□ $125 monthly for 40 months for a total pledge of $5,000
□ $100 monthly for 40 months for a total pledge of $4,000
□ $75 monthly for 40 months for a total pledge of $3,000
□ $50 monthly for 40 months for a total pledge of $2,000
□ $25 monthly for 40 months for a total pledge of $1,000
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PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. John H. Howard, CJM, Pastor .................................... 858‐755‐2545 ….. .................. jhhcjm@stjames‐stleo.org Rev. Ricardo Juarez Frausto, CJM ...................................... 858‐755‐2545 x *101 .............. frricardocjm@stjames‐stleo.org Deacon Al Graff ................................................................... 858‐452‐3684 Deacon Peter Hodsdon ....................................................... 619‐991‐5311 ........................... [email protected] Sr. Zita Toto, RGS, Coordinator St. Leo Mission ................. 858‐481‐6788 ........................ sisterzita@stjames‐stleo.org Amy Martinez, Finance Manager ........................................ 858‐755‐2545 x *103 .............. amartinez@stjames‐stleo.org Antonio Mendoza, Maintenance ....................................... 858‐755‐2545 x *109 ............. mendztony@stjames‐stleo.org Bulletin ................................................................................. ............................................... bulletin@stjames‐stleo.org Debbie Derderian, Office Manager ..................................... 858‐755‐2545 x *112............... debbie@stjames‐stleo.org Gail Jilka, Secretary ............................................................. 858‐755‐2545 x *100 ............. gail@stjames‐stleo.org Gloria Castellanos, Youth Ministry Coordinator ................. 760‐207‐4645 ........................ [email protected] Jannet Diaz, Spanish Religious Education Coordinator ..... 858‐755‐2545 x *102 .............. jdiaz@stjames‐stleo.org Kathy Dunn, Principal, St. James Academy……………….858‐755‐1777…………………[email protected] Pamela Smith, Faith Formation for Children ...................... 858‐755‐2545 x *106 ............. ffc@stjames‐stleo.org Patrick Villa, Youth Ministry Coordinator ........................... 858‐755‐2545 x *111 ............... pvilla@stjames‐stleo.org Pauline Wright, Director of Music ...................................... 858‐755‐2545 x *300 ............. [email protected] Timothy O’Shea, Saints Thrift Store Manager ................... 858‐755‐0654 ........................ [email protected] Medical Program………………………………………… 858‐259‐9464 Dental Program…858‐523‐‐0710 Mission Circle………………………………………………858‐792‐0516 St. James—St. Leo Catholic Community is under the pastoral care of the Eudist Fathers, or Congregation of Jesus and Mary. We owe our name to Saint John Eudes who founded the Congregation in France in 1643. The Eudists currently operate in 15 countries, most of which are in the developing world. Evangelization, mainly with the poor and the youth, is our primary purpose, as well as formation to ministry in the training of diocesan priests and lay ministers. Our motto is “To Serve Christ and His Church.” For more information visit: http://www.eudistes.org/english.htm