231850 - 2nd Sunday of Advent

Second Sunday
of Advent
Dec. 7, 2014
Parish Office: (323) 664-1305 • Fax: (323) 664-4975
Web Page: www.stfrancisla.org • E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Closed Mondays
Priests are available during office hours or by appointment
Pastor: Fr. Rene Juarez, O.F.M.
Associate Pastor: Fr. Vincent Hughes, O.F.M.
Deacon: John Salazar
Music Director: Christine De Leon
Pastoral Assistant: Sister Luz Maria Hernandez SSP
Receptionist: Liza Alamillo, ext. 10
Director of Religious Education: Vilma Sierra, (323) 662-3345
In case of emergencies where a priest is needed after hours,
please call (323) 664-3002
En caso de emergencia cuando necesite un sacerdote,
por favor llame al (323) 664-3002
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Leslie De Leonardis, Principal (323) 665-3601 • Fax (323) 665-4143
School E-mail: [email protected]
Schedule/Horario
English: Sunday 8:00 am, 12:00 pm;
Weekdays: Monday - Saturday, 8:00 am
Saturday Vigil, 5:00 pm
MASS:
Español: Sábados, 7:00 pm
Domingos, 10:00 am
MISA:
RECONCILIATION:
Saturdays/Sábados 4:00 - 4:45 pm, English/Español
BAPTISMS: Please check office for dates and times.
BAUTIZOS: Las fechas y horarios se encuentran en la oficina.
MARRIAGE: Please register in Office six months before intended date
MATRIMONIO: Favor de registrarse seis meses antes de la fecha deseada
DEVOTIONS:
Taize Contemplative Prayer First Friday, 7:00 pm
Rosary Monday - Saturday after 8:00 am Mass
QUINCEAÑERAS: Favor de registrarse seis meses antes de la fecha
deseada con Vilma Sierra (323) 662-3345
1523 Golden Gate Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (323) 664-1305
Pastoral Reflection
Refleción Pastoral
Reflecting on God’s Word
How many towns do you suppose have
a newspaper called The Herald? It’s a good
name for a newspaper because it refers to one
who proclaims significant news. It also can
refer to a person who comes before to
announce what will follow, a forerunner like
John. The angels who heralded the good news
of Jesus’ birth fit into a long line of heralds
who proclaimed that God’s promises would at
last be fulfilled.
This week everyone seems to be
announcing good news. Isaiah and the
psalmist herald and describe others heralding
glad tidings. Mark proclaims “the gospel [or
‘good news’] of Jesus Christ” (Mark 1:1). He
also depicts John as a herald in the tradition of
Isaiah. And Peter speaks eloquently of God’s
promise and patience. Can we bring ourselves
to hearken to their words and believe them?
Do we have any good news of our own to
proclaim?
—Virginia Stillwell
Reflexionemos sobre la Palabra de Dios
¿Cuántas ciudades crees que hay, cuyo
periódico se llame El Heraldo? Es un buen
nombre para un periódico, porque se refiera al
que proclama noticias significantes. También
puede referirse a una persona que viene antes
a anunciar lo que vendrá después, un
predecesor como Juan. Los ángeles que
anunciaron la buena nueva del nacimiento de
Jesús forman parte de una gama de heraldos
que proclamaron que las promesas de Dios
por fin se cumplirían.
Esta semana, todos parecen anunciar
buenas noticias. Isaías y el salmista anuncian
y describen a otros que proclaman buenas
nuevas. Marcos proclama “la buena noticia de
Jesús” (Marcos 1:1) y también describe a Juan
como un heraldo en la tradición de Isaías. Y
Pedro habla elocuentemente de la promesa de
Dios y de la paciencia de Dios. ¿Podemos
disponernos a prestarle atención a las palabras
de ellos y creerlas? ¿Tenemos nosotros alguna
buena notica que proclamar?
—Virginia Stillwell
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CORAZONES PUROS
Los que tienen corazones puros son templos del
Espíritu Santo.
PURE HEARTS
Those whose hearts are pure are the temples of the
Holy Spirit.
—Santa Lucía
—St. Lucy
LITURGY COUNCIL
Liturgical Ministry followed by Ministry Coordinators:
HOSPITALITY: Ken Castillo
EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY: Isabel Campos
LECTORS: Ben Mamaril, Sandra Platero
MUSIC MINISTRY: Christine de Leon
ALTAR SERVERS: Victor Veloz
SACRISTAN: Froi Yeneza, Lydia Emnace, Dumas Pineda
CHURCH ENVIRONMENT: Dumas Pineda
CHURCH FLORIST: Greg Llamas and Ellie Miller
ACTIVITIES
FILIPINO COMMUNITY: Butch Geraldez
GRUPO de ORACIÓN: Angelita Gomez, Tuesday, 7pm
GUADALUPANOS: Nelfa Salazar, 2do & 4to, Domingo, 12 Noon
HOLY NAME SOCIETY: Dale Benson, 2nd Sun., 8:00 Mass
JESUS is LORD Prayer Group: Lydia Emnace, Thursdays, 7pm
KOREAN SECULAR FRANCISCANS Rosalia Moon, 1st Sunday
SECULAR FRANCISCANS: Terri Foster, 2nd Sunday
SEMILLA DEL REINO: Vilma Sierra, Fri, 7:00 pm (323) 662-3345
YOUTH GROUP
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Vilma Sierra
C.C.D. Saturdays R.C.I.A.: Colleen McClure-Morell, Tuesdays, 7pm
R.I.C.A.: Vilma Sierra, Tuesdays, 7pm
YOUTH CONFIRMATION: Saturdays
OUTREACH
We welcome your ideas for serving those in need.
COMMUNION TO THE SICK: Freddie Vega & Angelina Morales
AIDS MINISTRY: Renee Stampolis
7 de Diciembre, 2014
Segundo Domingo de Adviento
Pajina 2
Vocation
If you feel that God is calling you to religious
or priestly life, please don’t hesitate to talk to
Fr. Rene for more information or
Br. Erick Pilarcik, OFM (408) 903-3422.
[email protected]
Vocaciones
Si sientes que Dios te llama a la vida
religiosa o sacerdotal, favor de hablar con
el Padre René para más información.
LIVING GOD’S WORD
Unlike those who were baptized by John,
we were baptized “with the Holy Spirit” (Mark 1:8).
If that is so, then “what sort of persons ought” we to
be? Like Isaiah, John, and Peter, we ought to be both
heralding and “hastening the coming of the
day of God” (2 Peter 3:12).
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St. Francis Weekly Financial Report
Collection: 10/11 - 10/12 $3,207.00
TODAY'S READINGS
First Reading — The rugged land shall be made a
plain; the rough country, a broad valley (Isaiah
40:1-5, 9-11).
Psalm — Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant
us your salvation (Psalm 85).
Second Reading — Conduct yourselves in holiness,
hastening the coming of the day of God (2 Peter
3:8-14).
Gospel — I have baptized you with water; he will
baptize you with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:1-8).
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Prepara el camino del Señor;
proclama la buena nueva (Isaías 40:1-5, 9-11).
Salmo — Muéstranos, Señor, tu misericordia y
danos tu salvación (Salmo 85 [84]).
Segunda lectura — El Señor no tarda en guardar su
promesa donde está la justicia de Dios (2 Pedro
3:8-14).
Evangelio — Juan Bautista apareció proclamando un
bautismo de arrepentimiento (Marcos 1:1-8).
READINGS and INTENTIONS
Monday, 12/1 ��� ���������� ���������� �� ���
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Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38
8:00 AM - John Paul Velasco (Health)
Tuesday, 12/2 ��� ���� �����
Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14
8:00 PM - John Paul Velasco (Health)
Wednesday, 12/3 ������������� ����� ������ ���
Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30
8:00 AM - JJohn Paul Velasco (Health)
Thursday, 12/4 ��� ������� �
Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9, 10-13ab; Mt 11:11-15
8:00 AM - Columba Cruz Ortiz (deceased)
Friday, 12/5 ��� ���� �� ���������
Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19: Lk
1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47
8:00 AM - Ramona Manuel (deceased) Death Anniv
Saturday 12/6 ��� ����
Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13
8:00AM - Pro Populo
5:00PM - Mila & Joy Aragon (T-giving)
Veronica Malabanan (Healing)
7:00 PM - Pro Populo
Sunday, 12/7 ��� ������ �� ������
Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8,
19-28
8:00 AM - Monica Grace Garcia (B-day)
10:00 AM - Pro Populo
December 7, 2014
2nd Sunday of Advent
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Feast of the
Immaculate Conception 2014
Dec. 6 (Sat) 6:15 p.m.
Dec. 7 (Sun) 11:30 a.m. (procession)
Bible Course for 2015
Journey Through the Bible Timeline
Dates of the classes: every Thursday
from February 12th—April 30th
in the Saint Clare’s Center at 7PM
Instructed by Fr. Vince
Did you know?
Santa Safety
Here are some simple guidelines for parents, guardians,
and grandparents to employ to make sure that children
have a safe and happy visit with Santa’s helper: When
your child is with Santa’s helper, consider encouraging
him or her to stand next to Santa or sit on the floor
between his feet rather than sitting on his lap. Let your
child know that it’s okay to tell Santa what he or she
wants for Christmas but that he or she should also tell
mom and dad because they are also Santa’s helpers…
Secret surprises are special but no adult should ask a
child to keep secrets from the child’s parents. Make sure
that the Santa visit is out in the open—or make sure that
parents, guardians, and grandparents are included in the
interaction. For copy of the VIRTUS® article “Safety
for Children and Santa Helpers,” email [email protected].
¿SABÍA USTED?
Seguridad de Santa
Aquí presentamos unas instrucciones sencillas para uso
de los padres, guardianes y abuelos para asegurar que los
niños tengan una visita de Santa segura y alegre: Cuando
su hijo/a esté con Santa, considere animarlo/a a pararse
al lado de Santa o sentarse en el piso cerca de sus pies en
lugar de sentarse sobre sus piernas. Déjele saber a su
hijo/a que está bien decirle a Santa lo que quiere para
Navidad, pero que también le digan a Mamá y Papá
porque ellos también son ayudantes de Santa… Las
sorpresas secretas son especiales, pero ningún adulto
debe pedirle a un niño que tenga secretos con sus padres.
Asegúrese que la visita de Santa sea en un espacio
abierto, o que los padres, guardianes y abuelos estén
incluidos en la actividad.
Para copiar el artículo de VIRTUS® “Seguridad para
niños y para los ayudantes de Santa”, escribir a
[email protected].
Las Posadas – 2014
December 15 – Monday - 7:00pm
Eucharistic Ministers
December 16 – Tuesday – 7:00pm
Dios Con Nosotros
December 17 – Wednesday – 7:00pm
Filipino Community (Simbang Gabi)
December 18 – Thursday – 7:00pm
St. Francis of Assisi School
December 19 – Friday – 7:00pm
Spanish Lectors
December 20 – Saturday – 8:00pm
Semilla del Reino
December 21 – Sunday – 7:00pm
Altar Servers
**December 22 – Monday – 7:00pm
Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick, RCIA,
Holy Name, AIDS Ministry and English Lectors
December 23 – Tuesday - 7:00pm
Marriage Encounter
SFA SCHOOL’S
2ND ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE
December 7, 2014
2nd Sunday of Advent
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Our Lady of Guadalupe
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
12-09-14 7PM
Misa y platicas-----Mass and theme talks
12-11-14 6PM
Estacionamento Parking Lot
Rosary of the Americas Rosario de las Americas
12-10-14 7PM
A special talk about Mary
Platica sobre –Maria De Nazareth En el salon parroquial
12-12-14
5AM Mananitas/Misa con Mariachi
Mass with Mariachi
8AM Misa en ingles ------ English Mass
7PM Misa Bilingue ------ Bilingual Mass
Bendicion de rosas e imagenes en cada misa--Blessings of roses and images during each Mass
Concierto en
honor a
Nuestra Senora
de Guadalupe
Our Lady
of
Guadalupe
Concert
Raffle Rifa
12-12-14
8:30PM - 10:30PM
Jay- R 8:30pm-8:50pm
Sobrevivientes 8:50-9:20pm
Rob Escuadron= 9:20pm:9:40pm
RAFFLE - Baby Jesus in Crib (life size) - $1.00
tickets. The Baby Jesus will be displayed in the
hall after the Sunday Masses. You can buy your
raffle tickets in the hall or contact Renee (213)
413-3036. The drawing will take place on
December 22, 2014, at 7:00pm, at the Posada. Just
in time to take Baby Jesus home for your
Christmas celebration.
RIFA - El Niño Jesus en un pesebre. Los boletos
solo cuestan $1. La rifa se llevará acabo durante la
posada el 22 de diciembre. Pueden ver el pesebre
despues de las Misas dominicales en el salón
parroquial.