8720 Florin Road—Sacramento, CA 95828 Mailing Address: P .O. Box 292280, Sacramento CA 95829 Office hours 8:00am-4:00pm Mon.-Fri.

Phone 916-381-5200 Fax 916-381-0332 saintpaulcatholic@comcast.net website www.stpaul-florin.org

Pastor—Rev. Joyle Martinez Priest in Residence—Rev. Felipe Paraguya Deacon— Antonio Ramirez Business Manager —Shirley Brown

ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH

DECEMBER 23 2018 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Sundays 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. en español Children’s and Youth Choirs sing first Sunday of the month. Saturday 4 p.m. [vigil] & 8 a.m. First Saturday Weekdays [Mon—Fri]― 8 a.m. in the Chapel Holy Hour First Friday 7—8 p.m. Holy Days of Obligation 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Perpetual Help Novena Wednesdays following 8 a.m. Mass Morning Prayer Mon. -Fri. 7:40a.m. Confessions [bilingual] Saturdays 2:45—3:45 pm

WELCOME! You are encouraged to participate in our many functions, events, and activities. We offer opportunities for parishioners to use the time, talent, and treasure that God has given them in praise and glory of His name through our liturgical, care–giving, philanthropic, faith-formation and social ministries.

Thank you for worshiping with us!

Pastoral Council Dale Yamamoto 916.257.3323

Finance Council Jerry Fong 916.689-9418

Youth Altar Servers Ministry Alex Plam 916.381.5200

Adult Altar Servers Ministry

Martha’s Daughters Ja’net Blea 916.284.2008

Art & Environment Ministry

Eucharistic Ministry

Hospitality Ministry Ja’net Blea 916.284.2008

Ministry of the Word Shirley Brown 916.612.7023

Ministry Sick and Homebound Dale & Kit Yamamoto 916.895.1441

Music Ministry

Liturgy Committee Bob Benton 916 425.7037

Christmas Fair Call the office 916.381.5200

Fall Festival Call the office 916.381.5200

Cultural Dinner Guily & Naty Fontillas 916.362.7541

Parish Breakfasts Knights of Columbus 916.381.5200

Religious Goods Store Irene Ingham 916.689.2865

Yard Sale Ann Viernes 916.799.0439

Bereavement Ministry Ja’net Blea 916-284.2008

Health Ministry Clara Heimericks 916.689.3932

Loaves and Fishes Ministry Diane Welsh 916.682.7810

Social Justice Ministry Diane Welsh 916.682.7810

Pro Life 4 Life Charlene Valine 916.682-0557

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Michelle Eck 916. 524.5097 Knights of Columbus Enrique Loret de Mola 916.730.8780

MISSION STATEMENT We, God's people of St. Paul Catholic Parish In Sacramento, California, a multicultural, inclusive and welcoming community,

inspired by the love of Jesus Christ are called: to bring all people of God together in worship, to declare our belief in God's love, based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, and to celebrate and grow in our relationship with God.

Councils

Caregiving Ministries and Groups

Philanthropic Ministries and Groups

Faith Formation Ministries and Groups

Social Ministries and Groups

Liturgical Ministries

Mass Schedules and other Services

Catholic Faith Formation D.R.E. Sr. Ma. Elizabeth U. Siguenza RVM 916.381.5200

Catholic Faith Formation Aracely Narvaez 916.383.6719

Spanish Coordinators Maria Consuelo Gutierrez

RCIA for Adults Angie Lovett 916.803.6463

RCIA for Children Emiliia Caoagas 916.849.5617

RCIA for Teens Imelda Nanca 916.402-1904

Catholics Returning Home Dale & Kit Yamamoto 916. 895.1441

Baptism Preparation Dale & Kit Yamamoto 916. 895.1441

Couples for Christ Billy/Virgie Monteagudo 916.682.6397

Young Adults Ministry 916.381.5200

Legion of Mary Norma Bolante 916.688.8769

Vocation Committee

Families in Christ Jesus Angie Lovett 916.803.6463

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018

Blessed are you among women,

and blessed is the fruit of your womb. — Luke 1:42

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MASS INTENTIONS

FOR THE WEEK

TODAY’S READINGS

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

MEMORIES AND DREAMS

TREASURES OF OUR TRADITIONS

Monday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Tuesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Wednesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Friday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52

MON: 12/24 MARVIN PRICE Jr. † Requested by Frank & Laura Zawalich TUES: 12/25 MARIA MAGANTE † Requested by Serino family RICARDO LINSANGAN † ROLANDO GARCIA † Requested by family MASS OF THANKGSGIVING Requested by Glenn & Tess Carrasca WED: 12/26 MARIA MAGANTE † Requested by Serino family THURS: 12/27 MARIA MAGANTE † Requested by Serino family FRI: 12/28 MARIA MAGANTE † Requested by Serino family

In ancient pagan Rome, these days in mid-December were a time for general slacking off at work and far too much rejoicing. The period of leisure after the harvest and a whole cluster of pagan festivals were a force for the church to reckon with. The Saturnalia, breaking out on December 17, was a time of high living and loose morals. Christians were advised by their bishops to drop out of the mayhem and do some serious fasting. A fa-mous church council at Saragossa in Spain made a season of fasting mandatory from December 17 to De-cember 23, exactly coinciding with the Saturnalia. The bishops at that time were perhaps less concerned with preparing for Christmas than with resisting the kind of loose living going on. Modern times have restored a bit of the Saturnalia spirit to our culture, so that a general period of partying with a vague connection to religion is now upon us. How does a Christian keep balance? The practice of charity by remembering the poor in our gift giving, of hospitali-ty in finding a place at our holiday tables for the poor and lonely, and of daily prayer in the home and at church are great helps. Although Advent is not a peni-tential season like Lent, it is a time for making room in our lives for what matters most.

First Reading — From Bethlehem-Ephrathah shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel (Micah 5:1-4a). Psalm — Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved (Psalm 80). Second Reading — We have been consecrated through the offering of the body of Christ once for all (Hebrews 10:5-10). Gospel — Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken by the Lord would be fulfilled (Luke 1:39-45).

Throughout our lives, we retain the language and hab-its of our native region and family of origin. Should we return to our home after a long absence, we quickly revert to its familiar speech and practices. Our deep memory is reflected in old stories and words and speech patterns. This familiarity runs like an under-ground river and accompanies us wherever we go. Not only do we remember, we are incorporated into and made part of a greater memory. In remembering and recollecting, we are in turn gathered up and re-collected. Today we remember Mary, a small figure travelling the country roads to visit Elizabeth. All the great pro-nouncements and dreams of the prophets point to this time when the Lord’s words to Mary would be gathered and fulfilled. The memories of her people are alive in her, and memories of her nourish our own living faith.

RECTORY OFFICE CLOSURES

The Rectory Office will be closed: Monday—December 24, Christmas Eve Tuesday—December 25—Christmas Day Monday—December 31, - New Years Eve Tuesday—January 1, - New Years Day

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PARISH STEWARDSHIP

COLLECTION

NOV 11 $841.00 $969.00 $1481.00 $898.00 $909.51 $5098.51 18 $940.00 $781.00 $1513.00 $992.00 $794.79 $5020.79 25 $876.00 $ 1028.00 $1020.00 $1126.00 $816.45 $4864.45 DEC 2 $1403.00 $1324.00 $1612.00 $891.00 $970.50 $6200.50 8&9 Immaculate Comception $ 824.00 9 $967.00 $1087.00 $1325.00 $1344.00 $917.26 $5630.26

Recent Bereavement Please keep the families and friends in your prayers for St. Paul Parishioners whose funerals, or Memorial Mass-es were celebrated during the past few weeks, Jimmy Dichoso, William Iglesias, Byron Stockton, Juana Gutierrez. Dolores Martha, Joseph Nunez, Donald Fisher, Javier Castro Trevor Solari, Ralph Virgen, Maria Cajayan, Jessica Chamarro Jacinta Fagaragan, Joe Velasquez Ellie Phuong & Elia Quynh., Marie Acero, Maria Cajayan, Jessi-ca Chamarro, Aukistino Iulio, Rebecca Hernandez

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY

THE GABRIEL PROJECT

SEPTEMBER 2018 PROFT & LOSS

INCOME BUDGET ACTUAL Difference Offertory $ 25,323 $ 31,448 $ ( 6,125) Other Income $ 26,080 $ 20.863 $ 5,217 Religious Articles & Books $ 1,200 $ 859 $ 341 Religious Education $ 4,750 $ 6,400 $ ( 1,650)

Total Income $ 57,353 $ 59,569 $ ( 2,216)

EXPENSES Salaries & Benefits $ 23,415 $ 18,771 $ 4,664

Buildings & Grounds $ 13,867 $ 16,495 $ ( 2,628) Religious Articles & Books $ 750 $ 533 $ 217 Property Tax & Insurance $ 2.343 $ 2,400 $ ( 57) Parish Programs $ 7,883 $ 9,309 $ ( 1,426) Religious Education $ 2,000 $ 556 $ 1,444

Diocesan Assessment $ 4,646 $ 4,684 $ ( 38 Total Ordinary Expenses $ 54,905 $ 52,748 $ 2,157

Net Operating Income $ 2,448 $ 6,820 $ ((4,372)

OTHER INCOME Interest $ 1 $ 1 $

Capitol Campaign & Blding Fund $ 12,319 $ 11,819 $ 499

Diocesan & sp. Coll. $ 3,419 $ 1,178 $ 2,241 Total Other Income $ 15,738 $ 12,998 $ 2,740

OTHER EXPENSES

Interest $ 4.400 $ 0 $ 4,400

Diocesan & Special Collections $ 3,419 $ 1,178 $ 2,241 Capital Fund Drive One Camp $ 6,000 $ 28,217 $ (22,217) Youth Group $ - $

Total Other Expenses $ 13,819 $ 29,395 $ (15,576)

Net Other Income $ 1,920 $ (16,396 ) $ 18,316

NET INCOME $ 4,367 $ (9.576) $ 13,943

SECOND COLLECTION

January 5/6. Building Fund This collection will help provide funds to repay the funds borrowed from the Diocese to build the Religious Educa-tion Center. Parishioners who have pledged to the Cap-ital Campaign may use the pink envelopes to make their pledge payments..

Join the Knights of Columbus If you would like to find out more about becoming a Knight please ask any Knight, they should all be wear-ing their name badges, or call Roger Tafoya at (916) 936-3810

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Pregnant? Worried? Need Help?

You are not alone. We can help.

The Gabriel Project Call: 800-910-0191

Annual Rosary Procession Friday– December 28th 2018 6:00pm Procession begins on the steps of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. 7:00pm Holy Mass

At the national shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 711 T St.

FEAST OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS

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Priscilla Wong Shirley Robinson Lorraine Schaefer Sandy Burgoon Jack Steele Rodulfo Reyes Monica Cordero Rodrigo Reyes Virginia Collier Jean Hesse Ed Brooks Gregory Judd Michael Delgado Jackie Martin Martha Montanez Ricardo Campos

James Solari Elizabeth Solari Maria Lopez Raymond Gutierrez Nilda Medina Doreathea Viltz Virginia Thomas Bernadette Carrasca Ashley Brackin Noah de los Reyes Broderick Steele Juan San Miguel Peggy Meier-Beyers Elnora Williams Barbara Sules Bethany Lewis

Richard Onia Janelle Flores Lori Martenia Eva Rollins Robert Cordero Richard Miller Philomena Howell Summer Nestlerode Tess Carrasca Ace Rubio Ronald Harp Eduardo Cruz Richard Ganahl Joan Ganahl Esther Seaman Floyd White Jr

SICK PARISHIONERS & FRIENDS

Pray for sick family members, friends and parishioners.

Gary B. Foster ll Jay Candaso Daniel Roy Ryan Gregorio Rodriguez Roel C.. Dones Ricardo Cervantes Stephen Rich Janae Santos Brian Vergith Martin Sinlao Sergio Pineda

Ariel Rollins Don Carlo Geroche John Marc James Ruben N. Libed Nilo Uy Villaluna Jr. Don Jamoles Ryan Gandy Cody Machado Mark A. Ramos Jr. Cameron Lindsay Armando Asahan

Conner Sommerfield Arianna Gutierrez Taylor Sommerfield Justin Broussard Emanuel Cepeda Maxton Perez Landon Perez Charles Q. Wincey Peter A. Tsueda Jovon Chiguina

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

Please pray for the following members of our families serving in the Armed Forces

CATHOLIC HERALD

MESSAGE FROM BISHOP SOTO

DIOCESE OF SACRAMENTO

Have you ever considered working for the Diocese of Sacramento? It is a place where you are able to grow your faith while serving the ministry and mission of the Bishop of Sacramento. As Catholics we believe that all persons are called by God to contribute to the sanctifica-tion and transformation of the world by fulfilling their own particular duties in the spirit of the Gospel an Christian discipleship. To apply for a position, please email a short cover letter, resume, and application to personnel@scd.org Posi-tions are open until filled. For more information and complete job descriptions, visit www.scd.org/employment. Thank you!

Message from Bishop Soto…… Tuesday, January 22nd 2019 marks the 46th anniver-sary of the lamentable 1973 U.S. Supreme Court Deci-sion, Roe v Wade. In prayerful observance I designate January 22 2019 as a Diocesan Day of Reparation. I ask the clergy and laity to join me in cooperating with God’s redeeming grace in these ways: Jan. 19./20: clergy are asked to pray and preach for a merciful end to abortion and a revived promotion of the gospel of life, and encourage all to observe the January 22 Diocesan Day of Reparation. Jan 22: all are asked to observe this Day of Repara-tion through fasting, prayer, penance and works of mer-cy. Helping at food distribution enters, visiting the sick or imprisoned and assisting at shelters for women and families in need. For those able to fast it is recommend-ed that they limit themselves to one full meal. Those choosing to abstain may refrain from eating meat or anything normally consumed as part of their daily rou-tine. Jan 22/23: all are invited to attend the 12:10pm Ca-thedral Mass. Jan. 26: all are encouraged to participate in the Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco. More information about schedules, speakers, travel and related events can be found at www.walkforlifewc.com. May our prayers, acts of penance, public witness and works of charity on these days help restore a culture of life to our country so marred by the Court decision of Roe v Wade. May the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary bring us into fuller communion with the merciful mission of our Lord Jesus Christ. Bishop Jaime Soto

Catholic Herald We want to hear from you! Do you know someone who has a great faith story? Give us the who, what, where, when and why. Submit your story ideas and news to: Julie Sly: (916) 733-0175 For advertising: CathyJoyce (916)733-0173 Cjoyce@faithcatholic.com Deadline Mar/April Rebuilding Trust 1/14/19 May/June Celibacy & chastity 3/15/19 July/August Lay ministry 5/15/19 Sept/Oct Catholic Charities 7/17/19 Nov/Dec Stewardship 9/13/19

We would like to wish all our parish family a blessed,

peaceful and happy Christmas

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ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL MINISTRY

CHRIST THE KING RETREAT CENTER

PILGRIMAGE WITH FR. JOYLE

This year’s Flu season is expected to be one of the worst ever and its still not to late to get a flu shot! The best defense against the flu is a shot. Everyone over the age of 6 months should get a shot. For patients with asthma or other lung conditions this flu is one more problem for the lungs to cope with. Patients with diabe-tes already have a damaged immune response so are more susceptible to flu. Breathing can easily and quick-ly be compromised.

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR MASSES

The St. Michael the Archangel Ministry needs more min-isters to join us, especially those of you who are bi-lingual. This ministry is created and commissioned to maintain a prayerful-worshiping campus in a safe environment for our parishioners and our community. You will have the oppor-tunity to actively lead and support St. Paul’s Emergency Plan. This plan includes, but not limited to; fire safety, evacuation plan, active shooter awareness and general safety at St. Paul. If you have the following professional background we ask you to share your God given talents and align with this ministry: Law enforcement, military, safety, security, education, le-gal, medical, social services, psychiatry, love for our fellow men and women. We invite all to join us. Interested? Please call Dale Yamamoto (916)257-3323 or the parish office.

HEALTH MINISTRY

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

Mon December 24th Christmas Eve 8:00am Daily Mass 3:20pm Children’s Play 4:00pm Mass 7:00pm Mass 8:30pm Syro-Malabar (Indian) 10:30pm Mass Tues. December 25th—Christmas Day 9:00am Mass 11:00am Mass 1:00pm Spanish Mass Mon: December 31st—New Year’s Eve 6:30pm Mass Tues Jan. 1st—New Year’s Day 10:00am English Mass 1:00pm Spanish Mass O COME, LONG FORETOLD O come, Desired of nations, Whom priest and prophet long foretold Will break the captive fetters, Redeem the long-lost fold. Dear Savior, haste; come, come to earth, Dispel the night and show your face, And bid us hail the dawn of grace.

BEST OF ITALY PILGRIMAGE from March 10 – March 24, 2018; itineraries: Rome, Sorrento, Capri, Amalfi Coast, San Giovanni Rotondo, Monte Sant’ Angelo (Padre Pio), Assisi, Siena, San Gimignano, Florence, Pisa, Padua, Ville Venete, Venice, home to San Francisco. What the tour includes: round trip air ticket from San Francisco; transfers and sightseeing in AC motor coach; accommodation in 4 star and superi-or 3 star hotels, daily breakfast and dinner, one lunch; services of tour guide throughout the journey; entrance fees and local taxes; mass and religious activities; tips included. $4,399.00 For more details you may contact one of the following: Chaplain: Fr. Joyle Martinez (916 381 5200) and Tour Host: Ofelia Madriaga (415 608 4720).

The Camp Fire in Butte County has proven one of the most destructive fires in state history. The loss of the city of Paradise has claimed most of the schools and many students will be unable to return and finish their school year in Paradise. We have open seats in our Catholic elementary and high schools in the Northern Sacramento Valley and would like to make them available to these displaced Paradise students. Tuition will be waived for these stu-dents for the remainder of the school year. We ask your help in supporting these families. Dona-tions are needed for such things as uniforms, school ma-terials, hot lunches, field trips etc. Any surplus will be used for future support for the affected families and Catholic schools of the region. You can make a donation at: https:/www.scd.org/catholic-fundation/camp-fire-student-fund Thank you for your support!

“Behold I Make All things new” New Year’s Eve Retreat—Dec 31—Jan 1st. Christ the King Retreat Center 6520 Van Maren Lane, Citrus Ht.s As 2018 draws to a close we must not forget that the most important resolutions we can have are in regard to our faith. In the mystery of His Incarnation, God the Son comes to die. God takes all that is ugly and old and rotten in this world and draws it into his self. Here death dies. Here the old gives way to the new. Here hope is reborn. We must remember that Christ has the power to transform us completely from the inside out.

NAVIDAD

LECTURAS DE HOY

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE RECUERDOS Y SUENOS

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Esta semana recordamos a los niños judíos que fueron asesinados por orden del Rey Herodes en Belén. Esa tragedia que ocurrió cuando el viejo y celoso rey se en-teró del nacimiento de un nuevo rey de los judíos. Él mandó a matar a todo niño que tuviera menos de dos años. El llanto de las familias que perdieron sus pobres inocentes se ha convertido en risas en varios países lati-noamericanos. El 28 de diciembre en muchas partes es conmemorado como el día de los inocentes que viene siendo el April Fools de Latinoamérica. En ese día se hacen bromas para burlarse de los amigos. Si la broma funciona al pobre que fue engañado se le llama “inocente”. La inocencia normalmente se atribuye a los niños o a los ingenuos, pero en si la inocencia es una virtud cris-tiana, de los que hemos sido perdonados por Cristo. Es-ta inocencia no es ingenuidad mas bien es la candidez, simplicidad y generosidad de una persona que conoce bien lo duro que es la vida y aún así mantiene la espe-ranza.

Cuarto Domingo de Adviento 23 de diciembre 2018

Lunes: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Lc 1:67-79 Martes: Vigilia: Is 62:1-5; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Hch 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Noche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 11-13; Tit 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14 Aurora: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96):1, 6, 11-12; Tit 3:4-7; Lc 2:15-20 Día: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Miércoles: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Jueves: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Viernes: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Sal 124 (123):2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Sábado: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 5b-6; Lc 2:22-35 Domingo: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 o 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Sal 128:1-5 o Sal 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12- 21 [12-17] o 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lc 2:41-52

ÁBRANSE LOS CIELOS Ábranse los cielos, lluevan al Mesías

que es nuestro consuelo, nuestro Redentor. Claman los collados: “Ven ya, Salvador;” los sedientos prados: “Llega, Redentor,”

y el erial sin río pide ya el rocío. Ábranse los cielos, lluevan al Mesías

que es nuestro consuelo, nuestro Redentor. —Canto tradicional

BAUTISMOS

La celebración del Sacramento del Bautismo, es el primer sábado de cada mes a las 9:45 a.m. En la Iglesia Requisitos: Haber atendido los padres y padrinos a las platicas pre-bautismales, Traer comprobante si atendieron en otra parroquia. Padrinos y Madrinas: Si son pareja, que estén casados en la Iglesia Católica, y haber recibido los Sacramentos de Iniciación Cristiana

En el curso de nuestra vida mantenemos el idioma y los hábitos de nuestra región nativa y familia de origen. Cuando retornamos a nuestro hogar tras una larga au-sencia, rápidamente volvemos a su manera de hablar y a sus prácticas familiares. Nuestros profundos recuer-dos se reflejan en viejas historias y palabras y en modos de conversar. Esta familiaridad corre como un río subte-rráneo y nos acompaña a donde sea que vayamos. No solamente recordamos, sino que somos incorpo-rados y formamos parte de una memoria más amplia. Cuando traemos recuerdos a la mente somos a la vez reunidos y recordados. Hoy recordamos a María, una joven frágil, que reco-rre zonas rurales para visitar a Isabel. Todos los grandes pronunciamientos y sueños de los profetas apuntan a este tiempo en que deben cumplirse las palabras del Se-ñor a María. Las memorias de su pueblo están vivas en ella, y esas memorias alimentan nuestra fe viva.

PLACTICAS PRE BAUTISMALES

Primera lectura — De ti, Belén, saldrá el que será el jefe de Israel (Miquea 5:1-4a). Salmo — Señor, muéstranos tu favor y sálvanos (Salmo 80 [79]). Segunda lectura — Aquí estoy, Dios mío, para hacer tu voluntad (Hebreos 10:5-10). Evangelio — Bendita eres entre las mujeres, y bendito es el fruto de tu vientre (Lucas 1:39-45).

Las platicas para padres y padrinos se ofrecen el ultimo sábado de cada mes, de 3:45 p.m. en el salón # 8. Se requiere llegar a tiempo. NOTA: Para evitar distracciones, por favor no traiga ni-ños. Es necesario que pase a la oficina parroquial a registrar el niño/niña que desean bautizar, antes de atender a las pla-ticas pre-bautismales. Horario de oficina: 8: a.m. – 4: p.m. IMPORTANTE: Si su hijo/hija es mayor de 6 años, por fa-vor obtenga información con el Diacono Antonio Ramírez

La Navidad se celebra el 25 de diciembre, Navidad no es el 24 de diciembre, es TODO el 25 de diciem-bre. Eso sí: Navidad NO ES LA CELEBRACION DE UNA FECHA, SINO DE UN HECHO, el nacimiento del Salvador, evento absolutamente decisivo en la historia de la salvación. Es entonces una conmemo-ración del significado de ese hecho. Se lee en las profecías: Porque un Niño nos ha nacido, Hijo se nos ha dado; le ponen en el hombro el distintivo del Rey y procla-man su nombre: "Consejero admirable, Dios fuerte, Padre que no muere Príncipe de la Paz." (Is 9, 5)

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LUCES Y SOMBRAS

Sacristanes Miguel Mendez 916-715-5413 Antonio Morales 916-230.9591

Formación en la Fe Católica :

Coordinadoras: María C. Gutiérrez 916.383.6719 Aracely Narváez 916.681.2924 Ministerio de Comunión: Ramona Cervantes 916.549.8114 Mary Weather 916.718.6387

Ministerio de la Palabra: María C. Gutiérrez 916.395.7219 Ministerios Servidores del Altar: Jóvenes

Rosa M. Delgadillo 916.598.4697 Liliana. Ramírez 916.687-1712 Ministros de Hospitalidad: José Luis Sánchez 916.457.4713 Miguel Méndez 916.715.5413 Antonio Morales 916.230.9591 Magdiel Solís 510.938-6135

Ministerio de Música de Niños: Covadonga Barrón 916.670.9619

Ministerio de Música de Adultos: Ramiro Mendoza 916.670.5727 Vocaciones: Guadalupe Salinas 916.955.2150 Virgen de Guadalupe Ramona Cervantes 916.549.8114 Bautismos Diacono Ramírez 916.381.5200

Quiere unirse a nuestros diferentes ministerios, por que “Nuestro bautismo nos llama a compartir la misión de Cristo”. Si esta interesa-do favor de llamar a cualquier persona de los teléfonos de arriba de esta pagina.

MATRIMONIOS Y QUINCEAÑERAS

Para mas información sobre estos eventos por favor co-muníquese con el Diacono Antonio Ramírez al 381-5200.

REGALO DE NAVIDAD

SECRETO DE LA FELICIDAD

MINISTERIO DE SALUD

HORARIO DE MISAS

SEGUNDA COLECTA

En la Navidad, Dios asume nuestra historia para iluminarla con su amor. La oscuridad del dolor ve un rayo de esperanza. Las tinieblas de la tristeza son rasgadas por un destello de luz. La turbia mirada ante la vida es desplazada por la contemplación esperanzada siempre El esta ahí para nosotros.

El mayor regalo de Navidad que podemos dar y ayudar a un necesitado, enseñando a nuestros niños y otros familiares a com-partir como Jesús nos enseño con humildad, compasión y mucho amor ; especialmente a toda la comunidad de personas afecta-das por los incendios, terremotos, huracanes , los emigrantes y a nuestros gente que no tiene donde vivir proporcionar alimentos, artículos de higiene, pañales para bebes, comida para bebes ect. Pasabocas. Así como festejamos la venida de Nuestro Salvador, con nuestras familias, también pensemos en los que no tienen familiares y están solos. Es el ofrecimiento que le hacemos a Dios en acción de gracias por lo que tenemos

Enero 5 y 6 : Fondo de construcción Esta colecta ayudará a proporcionar fondos para pagar la deuda contraída con la Diócesis para construir el Centro de Educación Religiosa. Los feligreses que se han com-prometido con la Campaña de la Capital pueden usar los sobres rosados para hacer sus pagos de promesa.

VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE

¡Se espera que la temporada de gripe de este año sea una de las peores de la historia y aún no sea tarde para vacunarse contra la gripe! La mejor defensa contra la gripe es un tiro. Todas las personas mayores de 6 me-ses deben recibir una inyección. Para los pacientes con asma u otras afecciones pulmonares, esta gripe es un problema más que deben afrontar los pulmones. Los pacientes con diabetes ya tienen una respuesta inmuni-taria dañada, por lo que son más susceptibles a la gripe. La respiración puede ser fácilmente y rápidamente com-prometida

La Comunidad de la Iglesia de San Pablo les hace una cordial invitación a celebrar la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, el Miércoles 12 de Diciembre a las 6:00 a.m., a las Mañanitas con cantos, rezos y representa-ción del milagro de Nuestra Señora al Indio Juan Diego y ofrecimientos de flores por los niños, seguido de una taza de chocolate caliente y pan. En la tarde tendremos la Santa Misa a las 6:00 p.m., acompañados de un ofrecimiento de las flores por los niños a la Virgen Morenita. Al terminar los invitamos a salón parroquial que tendre-mos la oportunidad de compartir un botana y seguir compartiendo con la festividad de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Agradecemos su participación ya que para la Virgen en sus apariciones pide que estemos unidos en oración y con alegría recordándonos que sigamos a su Hijo Amado. Pidamos por paz, reconciliación y con-versión.

Santa Teresa, encontraste que el secreto de la felicidad no esta en ganar honor al hacer cosas buenas, sino en vivir cada día en lo Divino. Tu amor fue formando y teñi-do por tu fidelidad al amor de Dios, y te convertiste en Madre de todos aquellos que Dios puso en tu camino. Ayuda a formar nuestro corazón para conocer la paz vi-viendo lo Divino en cada persona. Te pedimos en nom-bre de Cristo. Amén

DOMINGO– 23 de diciembre, Cuarto Domingo de Ad-viento Misas 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m. y 1:00 p.m. y en la tarde la novena de Adviento LUNES- 24 de diciembre — Misas 3:30 p. Juego de niños seguido de la misa de 4;00 pm., 7:00 p.m., 10:00 pm Misa (villancicos a las 9:00 p.m.) MARTES- 25 de diciembre-Navidad Misas 9:00 a.m., 11:00 am y 1:00 p.m. Misa en español MARTES-1 de enero - Día de Año Nuevo. Misa 10:00 am en inglés 1:00 p.m. Misa en español

FELIZ NAVIDAD Y MUCHAS BENDICIONES PARA NUESTRA FAMILIAS DE LA COMUNIDAD

DE SAN PABLO