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NOVEMBER 28 / NOVIEMBRE 28, 2021

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENTPRIMER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO

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FAITH THAT GIVES HOPE AND VICTORY /FE QUE DA ESPERANZA Y VICTORIA

Today's world needs Christians who truly understand that faith gives us hope and victoryin the midst of any and all difficulties.

Taking this even further, today's world needsCatholics who truly understand that going toMass means having faith in miracles --especially the miraculous transformation ofbread and wine into the body and blood ofChrist. Are you changed by the presence ofChrist in the Eucharist? If so, then after you exitthe church, others see evidence of this faith --right?

There's a difference between "knowing" thetruths of our faith and authentically living thesetruths.

What prayer requests have you made in whichyou're still waiting for God to provide his help?When you offer them to Jesus during the prayersof Mass, do you feel the hopefulness that comesfrom faith?

During the consecration of the Eucharist, if wedo not have faith in God's ability to change breadand wine into Christ -- an ability that does notrely on the how holy the priest is -- we won't havefaith to recognize that Jesus is ministering to usin the Eucharist.

In today's Gospel reading, Jesus speaks of hisSecond Coming, but we can also relate it to ourdaily lives today. We all have new tribulationslooming in the future, unknown and unpredictable. That's life on earth! And Jesuswants to help us through them. Faith in thisgives us hope and victory.

El mundo moderno necesita cristianos que comprendan verdaderamente que la fe nos daesperanza y victoria en medio de todas las dificultades.

Llevando esto más allá, el mundo de hoy necesita católicos que realmente comprendanque ir a Misa, significa tener fe en los milagros - especialmente la milagrosa transformación del pan y el vino en el Cuerpo yla Sangre de Cristo. ¿Eres transformado por lapresencia de Cristo en la Eucaristía? Si es así,cuando sales de la iglesia, los demás ven la evidencia de esta fe, ¿correcto?

Existe una diferencia entre "conocer" las verdades de nuestra fe y vivir auténticamenteestas verdades.

¿Qué has pedido en oración y todavía esperasque Dios te lo conceda? Cuando se lo pides aJesús durante las oraciones en la Misa, ¿sientesla esperanza que proviene de la fe?

Durante la consagración de la Eucaristía, si notenemos fe en la capacidad de Dios para convertir el pan y el vino en Cristo - una capacidad que no está basada en qué tan santoes el sacerdote - no tendríamos la fe para reconocer que Jesús está cuidando de nosotrosen la Eucaristía.

En la lectura del Evangelio de hoy, Jesús hablade su Segunda Venida, pero también lo podemosrelacionar con nuestra vida diaria hoy. Todostenemos tribulaciones que se avecinan en el futuro, desconocidas e impredecibles. ¡Eso es lavida en la tierra! Y Jesús quiere ayudarnos através de ellas. La fe en esto nos brinda esperanza y victoria.

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However, when our focus is on our troubles instead of on Christ, we are not living in faith.Jesus warned us about our hearts becomingspiritually drowsy. This is when we lose faith. Weforget to remain centered in Christ. We neglectto listen for the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Butwhen we ask Jesus to restore us to a life of faith,we become vigilant, expectant, and aware thatwe can rely on God to help us in whatever comesour way.

Our tribulations make us fearful. Faith gives usreasons to hope in Jesus and to live in joy instead of fear. It's not easy! It takes consciouseffort. But spiritual drowsiness is a miserableway to live.

Questions for Personal Reflection:What are you waiting for from Jesus? How willyou use the Season of Advent to grow in faith bynoticing the loving, generous, merciful activitiesof God?

Questions for Faith Sharing:What are your favorite ways to prepare forChristmas? How do you make Advent a seasonof hope and a time of growing in faith? Shareyour ideas with the other community membersand listen for new ideas that you can adopt.

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Sin embargo, cuando nos enfocamos en nuestros problemas en vez de en Cristo, no estamos viviendo en fe. Jesús nos advirtió acerca de que nuestros corazones podríantornarse espiritualmente somnolientos. Estopasa cuando perdemos la fe. Olvidamos permanecer centrados en Cristo. Descuidamosescuchar la guía del Espíritu Santo. Pero, cuandole pedimos a Jesús que nos restablezca a unavida de fe, nos volvemos vigilantes, expectantesy conscientes que podemos apoyarnos en Diospara que nos ayude en lo que sea que vengahacia nosotros.

Nuestras tribulaciones nos hacen sertemerosos. La fe nos da razones para esperar enJesús y para vivir con alegría en lugar de temor.¡No es fácil! Es necesario un esfuerzo consciente. Pero la somnolencia espiritual esuna forma miserable de vivir.

Preguntas para la Reflexión Personal:¿Qué estás esperando de Jesús? ¿Cómo utilizarás el Tiempo de Adviento para crecer enla fe, fijándote en las acciones de Dios,amorosas, generosas y misericordiosas?

Preguntas para Compartir la Fe en Comunidad:¿Cuál es tu manera favorita de prepararte para laNavidad? ¿Cómo haces para que el Adviento seaun tiempo de esperanza y crecimiento en la fe?Comparte tus ideas con los otros miembros detu comunidad y pon atención a las nuevas ideasque tú puedes adoptar.

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St. Frances of Rome / Sta. Francisca de Roma

Sunday / domingo Closed / CerradoMonday / lunes Closed / CerradoTuesday / martes 9:00am-6:00pmWednesday / miécoles 9:00am-7:30pmThursday / jueves Closed / CerradoFriday / viernes 9:00am-6:00pmSaturday / sábado Closed / Cerrado

St. Mary of Celle / Sta. Maria de Celle

Sunday / domingo Closed / CerradoMonday / lunes 9:00am-6:00pmTuesday / martes Closed / CerradoWednesday / miécoles Closed / CerradoThursday / jueves 9:00am-6:00pmFriday / viernes Closed / CerradoSaturday / sábado 9:00am-1:00pm

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Manuela Patlan Margarita Perez

William Rivera Veronica Jurado

Matthew Michael Pablo Montezuma

Wilson Melendez Armida Quezada

Vilma Pesantez Roberto de La Isla

OFFICE HOURS / HORARIO DE OFICINA

JOB ADS / ANUNCIOS DE TRABAJO

Saint Frances of Rome School is looking for substitute teachers for all grades. Substitute teachers will be called on as as-needed basis. Abachelor’s degree is required. If you areinterested, please email the school principal,Kelly Cline, at kcline@sfr-school.org or call theschool at 708-652-2277.

La escuela St. Frances of Rome está buscandomaestros suplentes para todos los grados. Sellamará a los maestros suplentes según seannecesario. Los candidatos deberán tener una licenciatura. Si está interesado, envíe un correoelectrónico a la directora de la escuela, KellyCline, kcline@sfr-school.org o llame a la escuelaal 708-652-2277.

St. Mary of Celle is looking for a part-time Custodian, Monday-Friday, 7:00am-11:00am. Ifyou are interested, please call the rectory at 708-788-0876.

Sta. María de Celle está buscando un ayudantede mantenimiento de medio tiempo, de lunes aviernes, de 7:00am-11:00am. Si estas interesado, favor de llamar a la rectoria al 708-788-0876.

PRAY FOR THE SICK /

OREMOS POR LOS ENFERMOS

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION / INMACULADA CONCEPCION

Immaculate Conception mass on Wednesday,December 8th will be at 8am (with the schoolchildren) in English and a 7pm bilingual mass,followed by the Novena at 8pm.

La misa de la Inmaculada Concepción será elmiécoles, 8 de diciembre a las 8 am con losniños de la escuela) en inglés y una misa bilingüe a las 7 p.m., y la Novena a las 8 pm.

WHAT’S NEW / QUE HAY DE NUEVO

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STARTING JANUARY 2, 2022 / EMPEZANDO EL 2 DE ENERO DEL 2022NEW MASS SCHEDULE / NUEVO HORARIO DE MISAS

ST. FRANCES OF ROME /STA. FRANCISCA DE ROMA

Saturday / sábado 4:00pm English/inglésSunday / domingo 8:00am Spanish/español

11:00am English/inglés6:00pm Spanish/español

Weekday masses / misas en la semana:Wednesdays and Fridays

miércoles y viernes8:00am

Communion Service / Servicio de ComunionTuesdays and Thursdays /martes y jueves

8:00am

ST. MARY OF CELLE / STA MARIA DE CELLE

Saturday / sábado 5:30pm English/inglésSunday / domingo 9:30am English/inglés

12:30pm Spanish/españolFilipino mass 1st Sunday of the Month in English/Tagalog at 4pm

Weekday masses / misas en la semana:Mondays / lunes

8:00amCommunion Service / Servicio de ComunionTuesdays and Thursdays / martes y jueves

8:00am

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SCHOOL NEWS / NOTICIAS ESCOLARES

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PRAY WITH US / OREN CON NOSOTROS

WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS AND COTILLIONSPlease call the Rectory on Tuesday from 9am - 6pm,Wednesday, from 9am -7:30pm and Friday from 9am - 6pmto make an appointment with Fr. Paul or Silbia Romero.

BAUTISMOS, BODAS Y QUINCEAÑERAS Favor llamar a la rectoría para hacer una cita con el PadrePablo o Silbia Romero, los martes de 9am a 6pm, miércolesde 9am a 7:30pm y viernes de 9am a 6:00pm.

MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE MISAS

Saturday / Sábado 4:00pm (English / inglés)

Sunday / Domingo 8:30am (Spanish / español)

10:30am (English / inglés)

12:30pm (Spanish / español)

6:00pm (Spanish / español)

Monday - Wednesday, Friday / lunes-miercoles, viernes

8:00am (Bilingual / bilingüe)

CONFESSIONS / CONFESIONES

Saturday / Sábado 3:00pm (Bilingual / bilingüe)

HOLY DAY MASS / MISA DE OBLIGACIÓN

8:00am (English / inglés)

7:00pm (Bilingual / bilingüe)

HOLY HOUR / HORA SANTA

Wednesday / miércoles 7pm

FUENTES DE SANACIÓN1er y 3er Martes 6pm-7:30pm

CIRCULO DE ORACIÓN (CARISMÁTICA)

viernes 7:00pm

Pastor / Párroco: Rev. Paul C. SteinSchool Principal / Director: Kelly ClinePh: 708-652-2277Deacon Couple / Díacono: Jesus & Rita BlancoDRE/ Coordinador de Catecismo: Deacon Benjamin VillalobosPh: 708-656-8632Assistant DRE/ Asistente del Coordinador de CatecismoPatty CorroSecretaries / Secretarias: Soli Melendez & Silbia RomeroOperation Director / Directora de Operaciones: Meg McKinley

MASS INTENTIONS / INTENCIONES DE LAS MISAS

Sunday, November 28 / domingo 28 de noviembre8:30am †John & Marie Mayer, †Jorge Arturo Nava Palacios, †Erik Mora, †Ramiro Rojas †Lupe Marquez & Geronima, Por la salud de Marta Avalos y Manuela Patlan,Por los 18 años de anniversario de matrimonio de Rudy &Soli10:30am †Robert & Beatrice Rodriguez12:30pm †Juan Luis Barreto Ojeda6:00pm †Ivan, Juan y Marcelino Almaguer, †TomasaCasas, †Jesus Espinoza, †Pilar Castillo, †Jesus Baloy, Porlas almas del Purgatorio, Por la salud de Roberto De LaIsla y Vilma Pesantez, Por el cumpleaños de Mary Mar,Sergio y Juan Carlos Gomez

Monday, November 29 / lunes 29 de noviembre8:00am All SoulsTuesday, November 30 / martes 30 de noviembre8:00am †Peter Le NguyenWednesday, December 01 /miércoles 01 de diciembre8:00am Por la salud de Vilma PesantezThursday, December 02 / jueves 02 de diciembre10:00am Communion Service / Servicio de comuniónFriday, December 03 / viernes 03 de diciembre8:00am †Anthony Tuyet HuynhSaturday, December 04 / sábado 04 de diciembre

4:00pm †Rev. Leonard Puisis

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