CELEBRATING SACRAMENTS:

BAPTISM Call the Parish Office, 831.655.4160

FAITH FORMATION

K-8 Weekly Youth Classes, First Communion, Confirmation, Small Christian Communities

Contact: Jordan Lewis jordan@stangelamerici.org

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC OR

COMPLETING THEIR SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION Call Barbara Wright, 831.277.9186

MARRIAGES*

Call the parish office, 831.655.4160, ext.20 *Begin instruction six months before the intended

date of the wedding.

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm (open during lunch hour)

Closed Saturday Open Sunday 9:00am to 1:30pm

OUR PARISH COMMUNITY MISSION STATEMENT We, the family of St. Angela Merici, a welcoming community with a rich heritage, live out our

Baptismal call to become the Body of Christ through Eucharist, Evangelization and Stewardship.

PARISH CLERGY Pastor: Very Rev. Father Peter Crivello, Vicar General, ext. 22.

In-Residence: Father Miguel Grajeda, Vicar for Clergy Deacon David Ford , Director of Diaconate & Ministry Formation

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am; 10:00 am; 12pm

Daily Mass Tuesday-Saturday : 8am Reconciliation 4:00 p.m.

Parish Office Staff: Bookkeeper and Office Manager:

Jeannette Marrujo, ext. 23 Director of Faith Formation and Liturgy Coordinator:

Jordan Lewis, ext. 25 Director of Liturgical Music and Choir:

Lana Poklad, ext. 26 SOAR & EM to the Homebound:

Betsy Messman, ext. 24, Maintenance Manager: Tommy Gomez, ext. 27

Parish Secretary: Lorie Ford, ext. 20

Preschool Director: Heather Diaz, 831.372.3555

St. Vincent de Paul Assistance Line: 831.915.0415

St. Angela Merici Catholic Church Lighthouse at 9th Street, Pacific Grove, California 93950 Office 146 8th Street, Telephone 655-4160 ~ Fax 440-7450 Email: stangelachurch@stangelamerici.org www.stangelamericipacificgrove.org

O Come, O God, within our hearts

Second Sunday of Advent December 8, 2019 OF ADVENT

“Touching Lives one at a time”

PREPARE FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON BY CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION DURING ADVENT! Advent is a time of preparation. Advent moves us to

look forward with renewed hope to the second coming of Christ, when God’s plan of salvation will be brought to

fulfillment. This reconciliation service is meant to make us ready in mind and heart for the coming of Christ,

which we are soon to celebrate during the Christmas Season.

Come home to God, feel his warm embrace and his gentle forgiveness. Let everyone feel sought after, loved and forgiven by God.

Advent Reconciliation Service

Monday, December 16th, 7pm

THE LONG-AWAITED ONE As the Sundays of Advent unfold the scriptures shift focus from the final coming of the Lord to his historical birth. Today’s scriptures blend the two. Isaiah’s disillusionment with the kings of his own day led him to envision an ideal king who would rule with divine approval and be led by divine wisdom. For centuries the Jewish people anticipated the arrival of that Messiah, who would usher in a blessed age when the whole world would finally dwell in justice and peace. After centuries of such growing expectation, the preaching of John the Baptist about the imminent arrival of the Messiah could not help but provoke intense interest. The Baptist’s message about preparation for “the one who is coming” (Matthew 3:11) makes clear that Jesus is, in fact, the long-awaited one who is ushering in the new age foretold by Isaiah and all the prophets.

Special Collection this Saturday and Sunday, December 7th and 8th, at all the Masses to help

with funds for Retired Religious.

The income available to support elder religious is decreasing. There are far fewer younger

members available to support the retirement and eldercare of senior members.

Contribute to this important fund. Please be as generous as you can.

The children of St. Angela’s Preschool are having their annual Christmas Performance and photos with Santa. Their will be baked goods for sale as well as children’s

ornaments. All children and families are welcome!

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

Monday, December 9th, 2019 There will be a Mass at 8:00 a.m. and a Mass

at 6:30p.m. to honor the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.

Join Us

Parish Book Club Holiday Party and 2020 Book Selection

Monday, December 9th, 2019 7:00 pm in parish small hall

Wrapping Party Saturday, December 14th, 9:00am - 1:00pm in Parish Office

Saint Vincent de Paul shoppers are buying new clothes and toys for local children. Please join us to festively wrap these gifts - even if just for an hour or so. Bring your smiles, and perhaps some kid-themed wrapping paper, if you have some; no bows are needed.

If you have questions, contact Ursula Soares:

Ph. 831.372.7973 or e. dynasoares4@sbcglobal.net

St. Angela’s Preschool Christmas Performance and Santa visit! Saturday, December 14th, 2019 in the parish hall 10:00 am - 12 Noon

Children’s Nativity Mass Tuesday, December 24th, 2019

5:00 p.m. Mass

Christmas Break - St. Angela Preschool Closed Monday, December23rd - Friday, January 3rd will open again on Monday, January 6th, 2020

Christmas Break - Parish Office Closed Monday, December 23rd - Wednesday, January 1st, 2020

Open on Thursday, January 2nd, 2020

Coming up! Catholic Daughters is having a Holiday Bake Sale!

Did you leave something behind? If you or your child might be missing anything that you might have left in the church, please feel free to stop into the parish office after a Mass on Sunday and you may check to see if your item is in our lost and found box. We have many small stuffed animals, some children’s books, a nice tan hat, journal, and other items.

Parish office is open Sundays from 9:00am - 1:30pm

Tuesday, December 24, 2019 No 8:00am Morning Mass Christmas Eve Masses: 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm Wednesday, December 25, 2019 Christmas Day Masses: 8:00am, 10:00am and 12 noon 8:00 am Weekday Masses will be celebrated daily through the Octave of Christmas

If your child/children would like to be a part of the Nativity scene at the

5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass, please contact contact Jordan Lewis at the parish office no later than Tuesday, December 17th, jordan@stangelamerici.org ph: 655-4160

Readings for December 9th- December 15th

Tuesday

Is 40:1-11 Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13 Mt 18:12-14

Wednesday

Is 40:25-31 Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10 Mt 11:28-30

Thursday

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 or

Friday

Is 48:17-19 Ps 1:1-4, 6 Mt 11:16-19

Saturday

Sir 48:1-4, 9-11 Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19 Mt 17:9a, 10-13

Sunday

Is 35:1-6a, 10 Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 Jas 5:7-10 Mt 11-2-11

Monday

Gn 3:9-15, 20 Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 Eph 1:3-6, 11-12 Lk 1:26-38

Mon 12/09

8:00a 6:30p

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Masses

Ch

Tues 12/10

11:00a 1:00p 3:30p

Small Christian Communities SVDP Food Cupboard

Faith Formation

Lib SmHall LgHall

Wed 12/11

7:00p RCIA Vic

Thurs. 12/12

12:30p 1:00p 6:00p

Parish Office Closed SVDP Food Cupboard

Choir Practice

Office SmHall Ch

Fri 12/13

8:30a Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Ch

Sat 12/14

4:00p 4:30p

Reconciliation Catholic Daughters Bake Sale

Ch Lib

2nd Sun Advent 12/15

7:30a 9:00a 10:00a 4:00p

5:00p

Catholic Daughters Bake Sale and after all Masses Parish Office Open Children’s Liturgy

40+Singles Christmas Party 7th/8th and Confirmation

Lib Office Ch LgHall Lib

This week at St. Angela Merici

Are you looking for a way to serve others?

Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound is a wonderful way to bring the love of Jesus to those who are in the hospital, nursing home or who are homebound.

There is a group of people that serve as Eucharistic Ministers for CHOMP and Westland House. This Group is looking

for more Eucharistic Ministers.

If you are interested in becoming a part of this group, please contact Betsy,

betsy@stangelamerici.org

Christmas & Year End Giving At this time of year, why not consider a gift to your parish? The good news is you still have time to make a charitable gift that will lower your taxable income preserving more cash for you and your family. Here are three charitable giving strategies worth considering that can provide you with additional tax savings and cash flow: CASH GIFT - Make a gift of any amount and receive an income tax deduction this year.

APPRECIATED ASSET GIFT - Avoid capital gains tax on the sale of your assets by giving your stock or real estate to charity. Save on taxes with a charitable deduction. CHARITABLE LIFE INCOME PLAN - Make a gift and receive income for life! Avoid capital gains tax by giving an appreciated asset and receive a charitable tax deduction.

Please keep in prayer

Mass Intentions for the week of December 7th through December 15th

Sat 12/07

8:00am

5:00pm

+ +

Angela DeSando Paul, Chritina, and Vicent Torrente - Family Horace S., Carmen & Vincent Russo - Family

Sun 12/08

8:00am

10:00am

12:00pm

+ + + + + +

Aurelie Garcia Peter, Eleanor, Angela and Jack Balesteri Kelly Kellogg - A Neighbor Helen McCaig - Eve Forrest Eddie DaSilva - Palmira & Eduardo Dutra Larry Silveira - Joe & Emily Riveira

Mon 12/09

8:00am

6:30pm

Marrujo/Gomez Family For the ill in our parish community

Tues 12/10

8:00am

+

Ruth Russell - RCIA Team

Wed 12/11

8:00am

+

For the deceased of our parish

Thurs 12/12

8:00am

+

Jose Roberto Gomez

Sat 12/14

8 :00am

5:00pm

+ +

Maria Andrade Dennis & Frances Maas Michael Ford

Sun 12/15

8:00am

10:00am

12:00pm

+ + + +

Kathy Leslie - Eve Forrest Moojan Donaldson - Mary Kay Brewster Peter, Eleanor, Angela, and Jack Balesteri Margrate Younas & Younas Martin Jose P. Amaral - AnnaMarie Amaral Silva Eddie DaSilva - Manuel & Mary Sousa

Fri 12/13

8:00am

+

Joseph Roseman

Alexandre, Rachael and Family

Butch Albrecht Juanita Alvarez Maria Andrade Stacy Andrews David Avnaim

George Brewster Salome Cabral

Gabrielle Canadas Usha Canning Michael Carlos

Gino Castro Manuel Costa

Corey D’Angelo George DeLeon Michael Dicus

Moojan Donaldson Gregory Dow John Dugan

Jimmy Espinoza Julie Forrest Peg Gerba

Stephanie Hansen Don R. Harris

Katie Head William Hovis Freida Jimenez Marilyn Kistner

Eileen Klein Zooey Lober Jim Looran

Enrigue Lopez Jim Maenner

Paul Jacob Marques Jaime McGuire

Rosemary O’Dowd Corey O’Halloran William Parham

Karen Perry James Pond

Theresa Ramsey Valeria Rangel

Ralph Rodenbaugh Adriana Roelough

Dee Romig F. G. Satterthwaite

Norma Schwab Carolyn Schenk

Charles A. Schenk Norrine Shively

Mandi Stenstrom Mary Telles Clara Torres

Eric Van Patton Stephanie Watson

Ryan Thomas Wells Robin Zaruba

Bulletin No. 913160 St. Angela Merici Pacific Grove, CA (831) 655-4160 Contact: Lorie Ford Special Instructions: