The Catholic Church of Sanger and Del Rey

OLD ST. MARYS CHURCH

828 O Street Sanger, CA 93657 Masses/Misas: Saturday 5:30 pm; Sbado 7:00 pm; Sunday 7:30 am; Mon-Fri 7:00 am Reconciliation/Confesiones: Thursday/Jueves 6:00 pm-7:00 pm; Saturday/Sbado 2:15 pm & 6:30 pm Other times, call for an appointment.

The Nativity of the Lord

December 25, 2011
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. -- John 1:5

La Natividad del Seor

25 de diciembre de 2011
La luz brilla en las tinieblas, y las tinieblas no la recibieron. -- Juan 1:5

NEW ST. MARYS CHURCH

12050 E. North Avenue Sanger, CA 93657 Masses/Misas: Espaol Domingo 8:30 am y 1 pm English Sunday 10:30 am Bilingual Sunday 5:00 pm

ST. KATHERINES CHURCH

5375 Carmel St. Del Rey Masses/Misas: Sbado 5:30 pm; Sunday 9:30 am; Primer Viernes 5:30 pm Confesiones: Antes de la Misa PARISH CLERGY Rev. Peter Quinto, RCJ, Pastor Rev. Philip Puntrello, RCJ, Par. Vicar Rev. Salvatore Ciranni, RCJ Rev. Rene Panlasigui, RCJ Office Address: 828 O Street (PO Box 335) Sanger, CA 93657 Office Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10:00 am-5:00 pm (Closed from 12 noon-1:00 pm) Tel: 875-2025 Fax: 875-2618 Website: www.stmarysanger.org

Un Salvador ha nacido para ti

First Reading -- All the ends of the earth will behold the salvation of our God (Isaiah 52:7-10). Psalm -- All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God (Psalm 98). Second Reading -- God has spoken to us through the Son, the very imprint of God's being (Hebrews 1:1-6). Gospel -- The Word became flesh; from his fullness we have all received grace (John 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]). Primera lectura -- Todos a una gritan alborozados. Ver la tierra entera la salvacin que viene de nuestro Dios (Isaas 52:7-10). Salmo -- Los confines de la tierra han contemplado la victoria de nuestro Dios (Salmo 98 [97]). Segunda lectura -- Dios nos ha hablado por medio de su Hijo, la imagen fiel de su ser (Hebreos 1:1-6). Evangelio -- El Verbo se hizo carne; y todos recibimos de l en una sucesin de gracias sin nmero (Juan 1:1-18 [1-5,

FATHER HANNIBAL HOUSE

1501 14 St. Sanger, CA 93657 Tel 875-0564 Fax: 875-8815 Thrift Store: Tue-Fri, 10 am-3 pm

This Sunday
MISSION TONAL TENT SALE For the benefit of the Rogationist Mission and Seminarians in Tonal, Mexico. (all day) PARENT SESSION (hall/church) 9:00 am-10:30 am, 11:30 am-1 pm 2:00-3:30 pm, 3:30-5:00 pm LIFE TEEN LIFE NIGHT 6:00-8:00 pm (hall)

Masses & Other Liturgies/Misas y Otras Liturgias

Saturday, December 24 Sbado 2:15 pm-Confessions (Fr. Rene) O 6:30 pm-Confessions (Fr. Philip) O Street 7:00 pm+Padilla Children (Fr. Rene) Bethel 8:15 pm-Las Posadas/iglesia grande 9:00 pm+Carmen Cantu (Fr. Philip) Bethel 10:00 pm+Misa en espaol (Fr. Sal) Del Rey 11:00 pm+Tomas, Ricardo, Santiago Mendoza (Fr. Peter) Bethel Sunday, December 25 Domingo THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD LA NATIVIDAD DEL SEOR 7:30 am-Pro populo (Fr. Philip) O Street 8:30 am+Fernando Gloria Sr. (Fr. Sal) Bethel 9:30 am+Christine Lopez (Fr. Rene) Del Rey 10:30 am+Gilbert Gonzalez (Fr. Peter) Bethel 1 pm+Enrique Madaleno (Fr. Peter) Bethel 5 pm+Rusty Garza (Fr. Philip) Bethel Monday, December 26 Lunes St. Stephen, first martyr San Esteban, protomartir 6:40 am-Morning Prayer 7 am+Christmas Flower Offering (Fr. Sal) O Street Tuesday, December 27 Martes St. John, apostle San Juan, apstol 6:40 am-Morning Prayer 7 am+Richard Muoz, Jr. (Fr. Sal) O Street Wednesday, Dec. 28 Miercoles The Holy Innocents, martyrs
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Los nios Inocentes, mrtires 6:40 am-Morning Prayer 7 am+Christmas Flower Offering (Fr. Sal) O Street 5:30 pm+Misa en espaol (Fr. Rene) Del Rey Thursday, December 29 Jueves The Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas El Sptimo Da en el Octavo de Navidad 6:40 am-Morning Prayer 7 am+Christmas Flower Offering (Fr. Sal) O Street 5 pm-Misa y Vsperas (Fr. Peter) Calle O 6 pm-Holy Hour & Confessions Hora Santa y Confesiones 7 pm-English Eucharistic Adoration (Fr. Rene) O Street Friday, December 30 Viernes The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph La Sagrada Familia de Jess, Mara, y Jos 6:40 am-Morning Prayer 7 am+Lala Valdez (Fr. Sal) O Street Saturday, December 31 Sbado 2:15 pm-Confessions (Fr. Sal) 5:30 pm-English Vigil Mass (Fr. Philip) O Street 5:30 pm-Misa en espaol (Fr. Peter) Del Rey 6:30 pm-Confessions (Fr. Philip) O Street 7:00 pm+Genaro, Concepcion y Salvador De los Santos Solorio (Fr. Sal) Calle O Sunday, January 1 Domingo OCTAVE DAY OF CHRISTMAS BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD EL DA OCTAVO DE NAVIDAD SANTSIMA VIRGEN MARA, LA MADRE DE DIOS

7:30 am-Pro populo (Fr. Rene) O Street 8:30 am+Albert Rios (Fr. Philip) Bethel 9:30 am+English Mass (Fr. Peter) Del Rey 10:30 am-Kendra Constance (Fr. Peter) Bethel 1 pm+Pioquinto Guadan, +Eric M. Mora (Fr. Sal) Bethel 5 pm+Antonio Velasco (Fr. Peter) Bethel +++++++ DAILY LITURGICAL ASSIGNMENTS (Dec. 26-30) 6:40 am Morning Prayer: Ruth A. 7:00 am Lector: Betty G. Resp. Psalm: Dan L. EMHC: Fritzie C. 7:30 am Rosary: Lupe P. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22 Tuesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:5 -- 2:2; Mt 2:13 -18 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Lk 2:22-35 Friday: Sir 3:2-7, 12-14 or Gn 15:16; 21:1-3; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40] Saturday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18 Sunday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67; Gal 4:47; Lk 2:16-21 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22 Martes: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Mircoles: 1 Jn 1:5 -- 2:2; Mt 2:13 -18 Jueves: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Lc 2:22-35 Viernes: Eclo 3:2-7, 12-14 o Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Col 3:12-21 [1217] o Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lc 2:22-40 [22, 39-40] Sbado: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18 Domingo: Nm 6:22-27; Sal 67 (66); Gl 4:4-7; Lc 2:16-21

Send, O Lord, holy apostles into your Church.

La Buena Noticia
EL DON DE LA PALABRA DE DIOS En este da de recibir y dar regalos, parece apropiado que tomemos un momento para reflexionar sobre el gran don de la Palabra de Dios. La Palabra de Dios es creativa y por eso siempre apunta a su autor, siempre nos llama a responder. La Palabra de Dios es poderosa y puede enlazar lo sublime con lo ridculo, lo trascendente con lo inmanente, lo divino con lo humano. La Palabra de Dios es llena de gracia, establece una relacin de intimidad profunda entre nosotros y Dios. En el corazn de la Palabra de Dios yace una tensin seductora entre lo misterioso y lo mundano. En nuestra celebracin litrgica, esta tensin sin resolucin revela el significado de la vida para nosotros y tambin nos llama a responder para actuar segn ese significado. Una vez que la aceptamos y la abrimos, el don de la Palabra de Dios es un regalo que sigue dando y sigue llamndonos a dar a cambio. Nos reta a ser como el dador de regalos y a convertirse en regalos para los dems, no solo en Navidad, sino en cada momento de la vida.

Stewardship Co-Responsabilidad
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE CO-RESPONSABILIDAD DE TESORO The Weekend Collection Report for December 17 & 18 will be found in next weeks bulletin issue. Todays Sunday bulletin was submitted to the printers on December 16, 1 day before the Fourth Sunday of Advent. El reporte de la colecta de fin de semana de 17 y 18 de diciembre ser encontrado el prximo domingo. El boletn de este domingo fue hecho 1 da antes del Cuarto Domingo de Adviento, el 16 de diciembre. SECOND COLLECTION Todays second collection is for the Church Building Fund. May God bless you for your regular support of our church. SEGUNDA COLECTA La segunda colecta es para el Fondo para el Mantenimiento de la Iglesia. Que Dios les bendiga por su apoyo financiero. 2011 DONATIONS FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES To ensure that any special donations for 2011 is included in your 2011 Annual Statement of Contributions, please give your donations on or before Dec. 31, 2011. DONATIVOS PARA EL IMPUESTO DE INGRESOS DE 2011 Para asegurar que algn donativo especial para 2011 sea incluido en su Declaracin Anual de Contribuciones para el ao 2011, da por favor sus donativos en o antes del 31 de diciembre de 2011. +++++++

Good News

THE GIFT OF GOD'S WORD On this day of gifts and gift-giving, it seems appropriate that we take a moment to reflect on the great gift of God's Word. Because it is creative, God's Word always points to its author, always calls us to respond. Because it is powerful, God's Word can link the sublime with the ridiculous, the transcendent with the immanent, the divine with the human. Because it is graceful, God's Word establishes a relationship of deep intimacy between us and God. At the heart of God's Word lies a tantalizing tension between the mysterious and the mundane. In our liturgical celebration, this unresolved tension both reveals the meaning of life for us and calls us to respond, to act upon that meaning. Once accepted and opened, the gift of God's Word is a gift that keeps on giving and keeps on calling us to give in return. It dares us to be like the gift-giver and to become gifts for others, not only at Christmas, but PREGUNTAS at every moment of life. PARA LA SEMANA Adultos: QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK Tomando en cuenta la infinita graAdults: cia de Dios, Qu puedo hacer para In light of Gods graciousness to reconciliarme con las personas que me, what steps can I take to make me han ofendido? peace with those who have offended me? Nios: Children: Me ha hostigado otro nio? Jess Has someone bullied me? Jesus me ama y me perdona, Puedo perloves and forgives me; can I forgive donar a la persona que me ha lastiwhoever hurts me? mado?

CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION Imagine, this day with no child in the manger, Christmas trees, presents, or fancy dinner. How would you celebrate? For three hundred years after Jesus' time, Christians did not mark Jesus' birth. Eventually the church settled Christmas on December 25. This became a big festival in the Middle Ages. Later, Puritans suppressed it as pagan and popish. By the midPgina 3

Enva, Seor, apstoles santos a tu Iglesia

nineteenth century Charles Dickens' story A Christmas Carol revived Christmas with a family emphasis, not a religious one. In one of today's readings, Saint Paul gets to the heart of this day: "When the kindness and generous love of God our savior appeared, not because of any righteous deeds we had done but because of his mercy, he saved us through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he richly poured out on us through Jesus Christ our savior, so we might be justified by his grace and become heirs in hope of eternal life" (Titus 3:4-7). Now that is cause for celebration! LIVING STEWARDSHIP NOW Christmas in the Church's calendar is a season that starts on Christmas Day and continues until the Baptism of the Lord on the first Sunday after January 6. Try extending your celebration through that time, with small gifts and good deeds of your choosing. +++++++ DIGNO DE CELEBRARSE Imagnate este da sin el Nio en el pesebre. Sin rbol de Navidad, sin regalos ni comida de Noche Buena. Cmo pudieras t celebrar? Durante los trescientos aos siguientes a la poca de Jess los cristianos pasaban por alto el nacimiento de Jess. Por fin la Iglesia determin el 25 de diciembre como el da de Navidad y lleg a ser una gran fiesta en la Edad Media. Ms tarde los puritanos suprimieron la fiesta por considerarla pagana y papista. A mediados del siglo diecinueve la historia de Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol (Un
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cuento de Navidad, 1843) revivi la Navidad en los Estados Unidos con un nfasis familiar y no religioso. En una de las lecturas de hoy san Pablo expresa el punto principal de este da: "Al manifestarse la bondad de Dios, nuestro Salvador, y su amor a los hombres, l nos salv, no porque nosotros hubiramos hecho algo digno de merecerlo, sino por su misericordia. Lo hizo mediante el bautismo, que nos regenera y nos renueva, por la accin del Espritu Santo, a quien Dios derram abundantemente sobre nosotros, por Cristo, nuestro Salvador. As, justificados por su gracia, nos convertiremos en herederos, cuando se realice la esperanza de la vida eterna" (Tito 3:4-7). Eso s que es algo digno de celebrarse! LA CO-RESPONSABILIDAD VIVIDA AHORA La Navidad en el calendario de la Iglesia empieza el Da de Navidad y contina hasta el Bautismo del Seor el primer domingo despus del 6 de enero. Trata de extender tu celebracin durante todo ese tiempo, tal vez con pequeos obsequios y obras buenas. +++++++

birth of her Son, we may look for him in our brothers and sisters in need. We ask this through Christ our Lord. R. Amen. After Meals V. The Lord has made known, alleluia. R. His saving power, alleluia. V. Let us pray. All-holy Father, your Word made flesh is the Son who is born to us, the child who is given to us. Grant that we who are committed to serving him in our brothers and sisters may satisfy their needs of body and soul. We ask this through Christ our Lord. R. Amen.

Oraciones para el Tiempo de Navidad

ANTES DE LAS COMIDAS V. La Palabra se hizo carne. Aleluya. R. Y habit entre nosotros. Aleluya. V. Oremos. Bendito seas, Dios y Seor, que en la virginidad fecunda de la Virgen Mara realizaste las esperanzas de los pobres; te pedimos que, con la misma fe con que ella esper al Hijo que haba de nacer, sepamos nosotros reconocerlo en los hermanos. l, que vive y reina por los siglos de los siglos. R. Amn. DESPUS DE LAS COMIDAS V. El Seor da a conocer. Aleluya. R. Su victoria. Aleluya.

Meal Prayers for the Christmas Season

Before Meals V. The Word became flesh, alleluia. R. And dwelt among us, alleluia. V. Let us pray. Blessed are you, Lord God. Through the fruitful virginity of Mary you fulfilled the long expectation of the poor and oppressed. Grant that with the same faith with which Mary awaited the

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V. Oremos. Padre santo, cuya Palabra hecha carne es el nio que nos ha nacido y el hijo que se nos ha dado, te pedimos que tambin nosotros, imitando esta donacin, nos entreguemos al servicio de nuestros hermanos y trabajemos para satisfacer necesidades corporales y espirituales. Por Jesucristo, nuestro Seor. R. Amn.

The Holy Fathers December 2011 Intentions

General Intention: That the nations of the earth, through knowledge and mutual respect, may grow in harmony and peace. Missionary Intention: That children and young people may be messengers of the Gospel and that their dignity may always be respected and preserved from all violence and exploitation.

Intenciones del Santo Padre Para el Mes de Diciembre

General: Para que todos los pueblos de la tierra crezcan en la concordia y la paz por medio del conocimiento y el respeto mutuos. Misionera: Para que los nios y jvenes sean mensajeros del Evangelio y para que su dignidad sea siempre respetada y preservada de toda violencia y explotacin.

Banuelos, Jose Antonio Becerril, J. J. Benavides, Jose Calavera, Nathan Cantu, Ofelia Castellanos, Angie Castillo, Daniel Cerda, Albert Cisneros, Kendra Constance, Lupe Cortz, Hilda De Anda, Santos De La Fuente, Joey Franco, Amber Frausto, Raymundo Frausto, Ronnie & Nicole Gallardo, Joe Galvan, Mike Galvan, Angelica Gandara, Brianna Garcia, Miguel Garcia Jr, Jackie Gardner, Elvira Gonzalez, Juanita Gonzalez, Linda Gonzalez, Ruben Gonzales, Johnny Guardado, Jocelyn Guerra, Benny Hernandez, Josefina Brecenio Hernandez, Maria Elena Ponce Herrera, Paulita Ibarra, Esther Infante, Raymond Infante, Alberto Lacayo, Gabriel Lara, Maegen Lopez, Ruben Lucid, Enrique Magdaleno, Rosalinda Mancilla, Victor Hugo Mancillas, Blanca Martinez, Jeanette Martinez, Daniel Mata, Josephina & Jose Montes, Magdalena Moreno, Aurora Murillo, Isabel Murillo, Eduardo Padilla, Lydia Pedregon, Raymond Perez, Ric Perez, Robert Perez, Jr., Jennifer Pichardo, Joseph Puente, Sarah Quinn, Joe Resoer, Gina Reyes, Estella Rico, Julian Rocha, Arthur C. Rodriguez, Irma Romero, Angelita Ruiz, Ismael Ruiz, Patricia Ruiz, Antonio Salazar, Edward Sandoval, Sandy Smith, Genaro Solorzano, Gloria Tarango, Elisa Toledo, Lourdes Valeriano, Manuel Vargas, P. J. Vauter, Nick Velasco, Patricia Villarreal, Roberto Ybarra, Isabel Zavala + For all those who are serving in the military + Por el personal militar Joe Aguilera, Gilbert Avila, Benedict Balagtas, Bill, Daniel Campos, Juan Carlos Campos, Johnathan Cardiel, Jonathan Chacon, Joe Contreras, David De La O, Eloisa

Delgado, Martin Ellison, Mark Roy Espinoza, Maribel Fernandez, Amy Fidalgo, Seth Fidalgo, Rudy Flores, Tanya Florian, Stewart Fowler, Kimberli Fuentes, Cole Herron, Karisa Garza, Manuel Garza Jr., Patrick Garza, Aaron Gonzalez, John Guerra, Joseph Hernandez, Salvador Hernandez, Rolando Iglesias, Iban Marin, Craig Mulligan, Gabriel Nieto, Christopher Ohano, Michael Ortega, Celerino Pealoza, Michael Anthony Perez, Javier Saenz, Sofia Sanchez Silva, Jesse Sandoval, Tom Siquieros, Donald Sombat, Michael Teel, Rafael Torres, Michael P. Tortorete, Matthew Valdez, Fernando Zapata

Christmas Flowers and Mass Intention

Masses will be offered on December 26, 27 & 29 for the following intentions: For the repose of the soul of: Dorothy Taylor, William Taylor, Santiago Campbell, Sr., Lucila Q. Campbell, Ana Quesada, Francisco Quesada, Alfredo Arteaga, Gabino Arteaga, Jose de Jesus Magallanes, Francisco Torres, Natalia Andrade, Guadalupe Torres, Valentin Torres, A.J. Enbia, A. G. Enbia, Jose y Agustina Garcia, Henry Garcia, Tony Esqueda, Peter Gonzalez, Manuel F. Padilla, Jose y Cleotilde Padilla, Salvador y Dolores De Alba, Harold & Luz R. Shannon For the special intentions of: Mary Castillo, Familia Garza Perez SANCTUARY CANDLE DEDICATION The Sanctuary Candle at St. Marys Church on O Street is lit in honor of the Most Blessed Sacrament in memory of Bill Philips.
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Let Us Pray
For the intentions of:

Oremos
+ Por las intenciones de: Maria Acosta, Joey Almeraz, Cora Alvarado, Francisca Alvarado, Michelle Azpiraz, Dalvin Baker, Henry

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Treasures From Our Tradition

An old joke asks, "What time is Midnight Mass?" The answer is not really obvious, since Christmas is unique in having several distinct celebrations. The readings and prayers vary greatly from hour to hour. The Vigil Mass hinges on the family heritage of Jesus and his origins. The concept of "midnight" predates clock time, and really has to do with a celebration in the hours of darkness. Years ago, it was not possible to receive Communion without fasting for a full day, so the late hour of this Mass made it possible for the people to receive. The first Mass after sunrise, the Mass at Dawn, was once known as "The Shepherds' Mass," and later Masses set aside stories of Jesus' birth to focus on the key to the day's celebration: John the Evangelist's majestic theology of Christ's identity as the Word made flesh, dwelling among us. One feast, four separate Masses. Only monasteries manage the whole round. Parishioners typically take just one entry point into the mystery. Yet there is much to savor and celebrate in the coming of Christ into the world. Christmas is not a day, but a season. You still have two weeks to send those Christmas cards before you're officially late! --James Field

relaciones humanas, especialmente en los das festivos y nada arruina una buena fiesta como los pleitos y los rencores. Por eso durante la poca navidea hagamos todo lo posible por corregir errores cometidos durante el ao con amigos y parientes. Muchas veces estas faltas son imposibles de arreglar, por lo cual Dios nos aconseja el perdn y la reconciliacin. Una parbola latinoamericana narra que la "poinsettia," o flor de pascua, con sus bellas hojas verdes y rojas nace del regalo que un pobre chiquillo le hizo al nio Dios. Mientras otros le daban oro y joyas el muchachito no tena ms que una hierbita. Este don agrad al Nio Dios quien lo transform en la flor de Navidad. El perdonar puede ser amargo como una hierba, pero es el don que agrada ms al Niito Jess quien lo transforma en reconciliacin. Al buscar la reconciliacin imitemos al Dios recin nacido, quien busca la armona con la humanidad. --Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM IMMACULATE HEART RADIO December 27-30, 2011 6:00 am to 6:00 pm IHRs year-end Pledge Drive is fast approaching and for the first time in their history, they have been offered a $1,000,000 matching grant challenge. For every dollar you give prior to December 31, 2011, an anonymous donor will match your donation on a dollarfor-dollar basis, up to a grand total of one million dollars! ***LIVE*** For days of testimonies and interviews, plus exciting prize giveaways and so much more. Tune in

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New Years Eve Dance

December 31, 2011, Saturday Mark your calendars! Bring yourself and your loved one to St. Marys Parish Hall on New Years Eve to celebrate the coming year 2012. Featuring Ruben Bettancourt y La Nueva Onda. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Dance from 8:00 pm to 12:30 am. For tickets, contact Rudy at 875-7377, or any Knight of Columbus. Donation: $25 per person/$40 per couple. Benefits St. Marys Church. No host bar, silent auction, raffle & prizes. OK to bring snacks. No outside beverages, please. Sponsored by Sanger Knights of Columbus #8990.

In-Reverse Retreat
January 6-8, 2012 This retreat is open for all high school teens. This weekend will allow the teens to encounter Christs Prayer in new ways and have some of their concepts regarding their heavenly Father shattered in the process. Not only will they be praying the Lords Prayer differently by Sunday, theyll probably never pray it in the same way again. Location: Seminary Ranch (2688

Tradiciones de Nuestra Fe
Adems de conmemorar la llegada del Nio Dios, la Navidad en Latinoamrica es un acontecimiento hecho en familia; una celebracin de reconciliacin. Todos anhelamos la armona en nuestras
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S. Newmark Avenue-between Annadale & North) Contact: Efrain Santos 618-5808, or Elsa at Faith Formation Office (875-6340) Cost: $25 for teens not currently enrolled in Faith Formation/$10 Deposit at registration Mandatory Parent Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 21/28 at 7:30 pm in Room 1/2 of Faith Formation Center. Number of participants is limited to 50 teens so register early.

Cost? $20/participant, Includes lunch and T-shirt Participants will be participating in Keep America Beautiful Campaign during the day. Registration Deadline: February 16, 2012 All 6th-8th graders are welcome!

Vocation News
VOCATION DISCERNMENT MEETING January 21, Saturday 2-3:30 pm, Bishop Scher Room Is God calling you to consider a life of service as a priest or religious? Are you seeking a better and more meaningful life? Any man who is 17+ years old is invited to attend a gathering for men who want to discern where it is God may be calling them to serve Him. The Discernment Group Meeting will be held at the Pastoral Center of the Diocese of Fresno, which is located at 1550 N. Fresno St., Fresno. There will be signs pointing you to the right room. You are asked to bring your copy of the Bible and an open heart! GRUPO DE DISCERNIMIENTO VOCACIONAL en espaol 21 de enero de 2012 5-6:30 pm, Cuarto: Bishop Scher VOCATION DISCERNMENT WEEKEND Menlo Park, California January 13-15, 2012 If you have completed high school and would like to explore the call to priesthood, you are invited to a Discernment Weekend from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, at St. Patricks Seminary in beautiful Menlo Park, California. There is no charge and it could be a lifechanging experience. For more information, contact Fr. Dan Avila, director of Vocations, at 488-7424.

You Can Help Your Marriage!

Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille helps couples through times of trouble, disillusionment, and misery in their marriages. There is HOPE for your marriage. For confidential information about and/or to register for the next weekend retreat, please call 1-800-470-2230 or visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

Marian/Youth Eucharistic Conference

January 21, 2012 Do Not Fear Speakers: Fr. Stan Fortuna, Fr. Minh Bui Live worship music throughout the day by local worship leaders Registration> 8:00 am-9:00 am Conference> 9:00 am 4:15 pm Location: Radisson Hotel 2233 Ventura St., Fresno For questions, call Kathleen Lucas 434-4378 or 269-0935

A Lifeline for Marriage

January 20-22 Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. It is designed to provide the tools to help get your marriage back on track. It will give you the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way. This program has helped 10s of 1000s of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels including disillusionment and deep misery. For confidential information about or to register for the January program in Bakersfield beginning with a weekend on January 20-22 call 661-747-2212 or email: slmagana12@att.net or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com

Diocese of Fresno 2012 Jr. High Festival

February 25, 8 am-4:30 pm Dont Be Afraid! Let Your Light Shine! No Tengas Miedo! Deja Tu Luz Brillar! Where? St. Philip the Apostle Church, 710 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93309

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