“For at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.”

“For at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.”

First Sunday of Advent — December 1, 2013
“For at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.”Matthew 24:44
REFLECTION
RENT-A-SANTA
POINSETTIAS FOR CHRISTMAS
REFLECCIÓN DOMINICAL
According to our tradition, Advent addresses the three
comings of our Lord: his coming in history, his coming at
the end of time, and his coming into our hearts here and
now. As we begin our Advent season, let us try to make it a
time of preparation for the coming of the Lord into our
hearts, so that we will be ready for him whenever he
comes.
It’s not too early to plan your special Santa visit. The
Knights of Columbus are again offering Santa Claus visits
to homes, classrooms, day care centers, office parties,
etc. For information or to schedule a visit, call Ken Gallagher at (707) 446-7720. All proceeds go towards the Knights
of Columbus’ charitable works. Thanks for your support.
If you would like to donate a poinsettia plant to be used at
the altar during our Christmas celebrations, please use one
of the Floral Ministry’s poinsettia envelopes that are provided on the kiosk in the Narthex. The poinsettia plants will
cost $25 each this year, or you can contribute any amount you
choose. Be sure to complete the information requested on
the envelope and indicate if this is to be a memorial donation.
Según nuestra tradición el Adviento aborda las tres venidas
de nuestro Señor: su venida en la historia, su venida al final
de los tiempos y su venida a nuestro corazón en el tiempo
presente. Tratemos de hacer de este tiempo de Adviento,
que apenas comenzamos, una preparación para la venida del
Señor a nuestro corazón a fin de que estemos siempre preparados para recibirlo cuando quiera que llegue.
PHILIPPINE STORM RELIEF
FLORES DE NAVIDAD
In lieu of our monthly Maintenance Collection, we will be
holding a collection for Philippine storm relief this weekend. Thank you for your generosity as we continue to pray
for the storm victims.
Si le gustaría donar una flor de Pascua para ser usada en el
altar durante las celebraciones navideñas, por favor use un
sobre del Ministerio de Flores que están disponibles en la
entrada de la iglesia. Las flores cuestan $25 cada uno o puede contribuir cualquier cantidad que quiere. Acuérdese llenar
el sobre con la información solicitada e indique si es una donación en memoria de alguien. Gracias.
OUR WEEKLY COLLECTION
Our Sunday offering for the weekend of November 24
was $10,147. Thank you for your generous offering. May
your love and sacrifices be greatly rewarded.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
First Sunday of Advent
Week of December 1, 2013
Theme: Waiting, hoping, and preparing.
Question for Adults: As you prepare to re-welcome Christ
into your heart while you prepare for Christmas, what does
Isaiah call you to do? What does Isaiah call us as a people to
do?
Question for Children: What can you do to be ready for
God to come into your heart and your life?
CRAB FEED - JANUARY 31, 2014
Help needed! - Next Crab Feed Meeting
Thursday, December 5, Church Meeting
Room by Narthex, 6:30-7:30.
Tickets go on sale next weekend - they
make a great Christmas gift! Contact Jim
Fazzino at (504) 908-2847 or Joell Fazzino at (707) 4478392. Thanks!
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Please join us Friday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. for a FREE
concert performed by the Sylvan Singers and Choir. This
is promising to be an enjoyable evening for the whole
family filled with beautiful music for the Christmas season, all performed by the Sylvan Singers and Choir from
Will C. Wood High School. Would you please join us? See
you there!
2013 CHRISTMAS PROJECTS
RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
“GIVE A GIFT” - share with homeless, hungry, poor, aging.
Items still needed:
•Soft stuffed animals for a elderly residents at Vacaville
Convalescent & Rehab Center
•Donations toward Dinner Basket for a hungry family
•St. Joseph gift to our diocesan seminarians
•A few tags remaining for socks & underwear
Envelopes and tags are available in Narthex. Donations
may be put in regular collection. Return items to containers in Narthex or to the Parish Office.
RETURN BY—DECEMBER 14/15.
Were you aware that about 58% of women and men religious are past age 70, 7% past age 90, and more than
4,900 need skilled nursing care? Community living provides some help, but health care and living costs in most
religious communities far exceed income, as most elderly
religious receive, on average, a Social Security benefit of
just $4,402 per year (the average U.S. beneficiary receives
$12,948 annually). Your gift makes a difference! Please
give generously to next week’s special collection. For
more information see www.retiredreligious.org.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated
next Sunday, December 8. On Monday there will be regular
daily Mass at 7:00 a.m.
TWEET FROM POPE FRANCIS
The Church is missionary. Christ sends us forth to bring the
joy of the Gospel to the whole world.
CATHOLIC FILM SERIES
The Diocese of Sacramento invites you to enjoy an evening at the movies with Bishop Jaime Soto. Join us Sunday, December 8 at the Crest Theatre, 1013 K Street, Sacramento for a special viewing of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
followed by a discussion of the film with Bishop Soto.
Showtime
is
4 : 30
p.m.
Please
visit
www.catholicfilmseries.org to purchase tickets or call The
Catholic Foundation office at (916) 733-0266 with questions.
VATICAN REQUESTED SURVEY
The pope has asked all bishops from around the world to
respond to a series of questions related to the state of
marriage and the family in their dioceses. Bishop Jaime
Soto invites comments from anyone within the Diocese of
Sacramento. The entire document from the Holy See can
be viewed on the diocesan website, www.diocesesacramento.org. Anyone who wishes to participate should
email their responses to [email protected] no later than Thursday, Dec. 5. In responding, please reference the number of
the question being addressed.
ADVENT BOOKS
This year’s Advent booklets are now available in the Narthex. Please take one home and use the reflections to enrich your spiritual journey through this Advent season.
LIBRITOS DE ADVIENTO
Los libritos de Adviento para este año ya están disponibles
en la entrada de la iglesia. Por favor llévelo a su casa para
enriquecer su vida de fe durante este Adviento.
ENCUESTA DEL VATICANO
El Papa ha pedido a todos los obispos del mundo que respondan a una serie de preguntas relacionadas con el estado del matrimonio y la familia en su diócesis. El Señor Obispo, Mons. Jaime Soto invita comentarios de personas que
viven en la Diócesis de Sacramento. El documento entero
de la Santa Sede está accesible en el sitio web de la diócesis, www.diocese-sacramento.org. Quien gusta aportar sus
comentarios debe enviar sus respuestas a [email protected] al
más tardar jueves, 5 de diciembre. Indiquen el número de
la pregunta que corresponde a la respuesta.
TWEET DEL PAPA FRANCISCO
La iglesia es misionera. Cristo nos envía a llevar la alegría del
Evangelio a todo el mundo.
SOCORRO PARA LAS FILIPINAS
En lugar de la colecta mensual para mantenimiento, este fin
de semana tendremos una colecta para auxilio a las víctimas
del tifón en las Filipinas. Gracias por su generosidad mientras seguimos rezando por las víctimas de la tormenta.
FONDO DE RETIRO PARA RELIGIOSOS
¿Sabía usted que el 58% de mujeres y hombres religiosos son
mayores de 70 años, el 7% mayores de 90 y más de 4,900 necesitan cuidado especial de enfermos? Cuando viven en comunidades religiosas excede mucho más sus ingresos, ya
que la mayoría de los religiosos ancianos reciben un promedio del Seguro Social de $4,402 por año (el promedio que
reciben los beneficiarios de Estados Unidos es de $12,948
anualmente). ¡Su donación hace una gran diferencia! Les pedimos que participen generosamente en la colecta especial
de la próxima semana. Para más información pueden ver
www.retiredreligious.org.
RADIO SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO
Radio Santísimo Sacramento - su radio católica - le invita a
participar esta semana del 2 al 5 de diciembre al radioton:
APOYEMOS EN COMUNIDAD. Nos visitarán sacerdotes y
programadores de la radio con interesantes mensajes y testimonios que bendecirán su vida. Además de ofrecer a la comunidad la posibilidad de ayudar a este ministerio para que
siga bendiciendo a nuestra comunidad hispana en la Diócesis
de Sacramento, este radioton reunirá los recursos necesarios
para el mantenimiento operativo de la Radio. Solo tiene que
invitar a su comunidad a escucharnos en el 1240AM, hacer su
donación a través de www.radiosantisimosacramento.com o
llamar al (916) 442-2100.