Third Sunday of Advent December 14, 2008

St. James Church 625 South Nardo Avenue, Solana Beach 858 755-2545 Fax 755-3845

www.stjames-stleo.org

St. Leo Mission 936 Genevieve Street, Solana Beach 858 481-6788 Fax 481-5832

Finance Council………….David Goodell………..858-481-2626 Pastoral Council…………Anthony Corso............. 858-481-7096 Liturgy Eucharistic Ministry………Karen Charest .............. 760-943-0046 Lector Ministry…………...Neil Quinn..…………..858-792-7003 Eucharistic Adoration…… Marie Dorr.. ................. 760-942-2107 Altar Servers……………...Clare McDonald........... 858-792-6036 Hospitality/Ushers………..Charles Lasnier………..858-792-8264 Organizations St. James Academy………Donna Kruzona ............. 858-755-1777 Communion to the Sick… Rolland Hamm .............. 760-753-8442 Saints Thrift Store………..817 Academy Dr........... 858-755-0654 Medical Dental Program…936 Genevieve St .......... 858-259-9464 Mission Circle…………www.missioncircle.com ... 858-792-0516 SJA Mothers……………...Claire Johnson .............. 858-755-2167 Christ Renews His Parish...Alice Lamberger........... 858-509-3900 Knights of Columbus……..Michael Kalt ................ 858-350-9865

Parish Library……………..Rosanne Schwall ..............858-350-8158 Blood Bank………………..Bob Graves ......................858-755-8990 Bridge Club………………..Dee Eller... ......................858-755-7808 Getting To Know You…….David Reagan...................760-632-9470 Good-Timers………………Nora Cochrane.................858-755-2714 Healing Ministry…………..Dcn. Jack Gallagher ........858-481-7322 Ecumenical Representative.Warren Henderson............951-243-4900 Marriage Encounter………..John & Bianca Roy.........858-513-1099 Men’s Breakfast…………...Roger Goodall .................858-755-2545 Mom’s Group……………...Lisa Ronco ......................858-793-3592 Pro-Life Activities…………Betty Metee.....................760-753-4956 Returning Catholics……….Carol Becker ....................858-354-7085 RCIA (Becoming Catholic).Rob Kidd... ......................858-755-2545 Separated & Divorced……..Frank Grant .....................760-533-1520 Singles and Young Adults...................... …………...www.yamsd.org Small Church Communities.Mary Kieffer....................858-755-2436 Women Together…………..Judy O’Connor................760-212-4727

Parish Contacts

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

Christmas Eve: 5:00PM Mass—Children’s Choir

5:00PM Mass—In Hall—Children’s Choir 8:00PM Mass—Life Teen Music

10:00PM Mass—Campostela Choir Concert begins at 9:30PM

Christmas Day:

9:00 AM—Mass with Cantor 11:00 AM—Mass with Cantor

Third Sunday of Advent Lord God, may we, your people, who look forward to the birthday of Christ experience the joy of salvation and celebrate the feast with love and thanksgiving.

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From the Pastor Reverend John H. Howard, CJM Del Pastor

Canada & New England Cruise 14 days: October 9 – 23, 2009

Round trip Boston – Quebec City. Also visit Bar Harbor, St. John, N.B., Halifax, Sydney, La Baie, Setpt-Iles, Charlotte-town, Portland. Price starts at $2,399.00 includes: Air fare from San Diego, $280 port charges. All meals on board, transfer to/from port, $1,000,000.00 insurance policy. Reserve early for better choice of cabin. Brochure in the back of church or call

Fr. Howard at: (858) 755-2545, ex 104

For more information, go to Howardrowland.com

SEPARATED/DIVORCED CATHOLIC SUPPORT GROUP Meets Weekly on Sundays at 10:15 A.M. St. James Catholic Church, Ministry Offices, 625 S. Nardo, Solana Beach, CA 92075. For information, contact Frank Grant at (760) 533-1520, fwgrant@earthlink.net or St. James Catholic Church (858) 755-2545.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR DEC.15 THROUGH DEC. 19, 2008 (8:00 A.M. DAILY MASS, at ST. JAMES CHURCH)

Monday December 15, 2008—KEVIN LEE Tuesday December 16, 2008—KEVIN LEE

Wednesday December 17, 2008—JOE MCALESTER Thursday December 18, 2008—KEVIN LEE

Friday December 19, 2008—ELENA MARINO †

Pastoral Staff Rev. John H. Howard, CJM, Pastor................................................... 858-755-2545 x 104..................... jhhcjm@aol.com Rev. Ernesto Torres, CJM ................................................................. 858-755-2545 ext 106.................. ernesto@stjames-stleo.org Rev. Leonardo Arboleda, CJM, Associate Pastor ............................ 858-755-2545 x 101..................... jarboledae@stjames-stleo.org Rev. Gerard Lecomte, CJM, Youth & Vocation Ministry Consultant………858-755-2545 x 306…………….glecomte2@yahoo.ca Deacon Jack Gallagher ...................................................................... 858-481-7322............................... Deacon Al Graff................................................................................. 858-452-3684............................... Deacon Peter Hodsdon ...................................................................... 619-991-5311...............................dcnpeterh@yahoo.com Deacon Joe Santen ............................................................................. 858-922-0325...............................gon2mass@att.net Sr. Zita Toto, OLC Coordinator St. Leo Mission.............................. 858-481-6788...............................sisterzita@stjames-stleo.org Carol Becker, Adult Faith Formation Coordinator ........................... 858-354-7085...............................cabecker@san.rr.com Abel & Gloria Castellanos, Youth Ministry Coordinators................ 760-207-4645...............................g.castellanos@cox.net Debbie Derderian, Receptionist/Secretary ........................................ 858-755-2545 x 100.....................debbie@stjames-stleo.org Robert Kidd, Director of Catechetical Ministry................................ 858-755-2545 x 105.....................rob@stjames-stleo.org Donna Kruszona, Principal St. James Academy ............................... 858-755-1777...............................principalsja@yahoo.co Joe Lamberger, Director of Parish Affairs ........................................ 858-755-2545 x 109..................... jal@eclipseconsultinginc.com Mi Le, Bulletin................................................................................... 858-755-2545 x 112.....................mile@stjames-stleo.org Vicente Leal, Spanish Religious Education Coordinator.................. 858-755-2545 x 102.....................vicente@stjames-stleo.org Amy Martinez, Finance Manager...................................................... 858-755-2545 x 103.....................amartinez@stjames-stleo.org Timothy O’Shea, Saints Thrift Store Manager ................................. 858-755-0654............................... timothykoshea@yahoo.com Dot Renner, Sacristan ........................................................................ 858-755-2545 x 301.....................sacristandot@yahoo.com Ernesto Torres, English Religious Education Coordinator ............... 858-755-2545 x 106.....................ernesto@stjames-stleo.org Patrick Villa, Youth Ministry Coordinator........................................ 858-755-2545 x 111.....................pvilla@stjames-stleo.org Pauline Wright, Director of Music .................................................... 858-755-7668...............................musicladyphd@yahoo.com

MASS SCHEDULES ST. JAMES ST. LEO MISSION Saturday Vigil: 5:00PM Saturday Vigil: 7:00PM, 3rd Saturday (Spanish) Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:30AM, & 6:00PM Sunday: 8:30AM & 10:30AM (Spanish) Weekdays: 8:00AM Monday through Friday Communion Service: 6:45AM Monday-Friday; 8:00AM on Saturdays Reconciliation/ Confesiones: Saturdays: 3:30PM or upon request Marriage Preparation: Begins 9 months prior to wedding. Call Parish Office, (858) 755-2545 Baptism: Parent instruction required. Contact Rob Kidd at (858) 755-2545 ext. 105

HEALING PRAYER There will be Healing Prayer every Second Tuesday night at 6:00—7:00 P.M., and every Third Saturday night after 5:00 P.M. Mass. Prayer ministers will continue to pray with people every Sunday after 9:00 A.M. Mass. For more information, please call Cory Graves (858) 755-8990 or Lily Loh at (858) 481-6911. All are welcome!

THE EUDIST SEMINARIANS INVITATION The Eudist seminarians invites you to join us on December 23rd at 7:00PM for the traditional Mexican Pastorela (Christmas play). The play will be in Spanish but you already know the story. The meal that follows is understood in any language. Suggested offering $8. Buy ticket after Sunday Mass.

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DONATIONS There are many ways to help support your Parish! We offer a variety of options for easier giving. In addition to the envelope packets, we offer: Credit Card Withdrawal (Visa/Master Card) Automatic Checking Account Deduction Automatic Savings Account Deduction

To participate in these time-saving alternatives, contact Amy Martinez; (858) 755-2545 ext. 103.

V i s i t : w w w . s j y m . n e t

Prayer List Thomas Allen Virginia Amos Norma Avilés Bill Barend Carol Becker Erik & Ryan Becker Michael Biasotti Patricia Birdwell Lenny Bisek Sheleah Boynton Richard Broderick Beatrice Brooks Marvin Bruning Amy Caterina Abel Castellanos Esther Castillo Carson Cloyd Bob Crosswhite Leon De Souza Bob Dempsey Marie Doliva Sofia Dominguez Melanie Drazkowski Henry Fenollosa Tom Foster Arma George Jonathan Good Manuel Gonzalez Milt Goodhart Judy Granger Pam Hamrim Andrew Helm Winston Hines Patricia Hoffman Preston Holdner Leah Johnson John Kaly Nancy Kelly Frances LeVine

Call 755-2545 x 112 to add or delete a name to our prayer list.

Jeffrey Lindgren Steve Lord Joshua Lucero Josephine Martinez Linda Minco Randy Moure The Meagher Family The Mai Family The Tran Family Kevin Lee Khanh-Linh Ng Tom-Karen-Deron Ng Merven Nolan Sr. Trevor Norby Eveline Noyes Richard Paccione Alma Pasuelo Marie Pahl Brandon Quiros Willie Ramirez Jennie Ribaric Donna Richter Bob Rooke Kathy Rosenzweig Richard Salgado Jim Schlosser Robert Stuart Huy Truong Gloria Tufo Kate Turner Lourdes Vittetoe Mike Van Vranken Christina Vo Tam Vo Robert Wasko Joseph Whip Antoinette Yargeau

COLLECTION REPORT December 7, 2008

St. James Received: $15,798.84 Budgeted: $16,100.00 St. Leo Received: $ 1,398.50 Budgeted $ 2,300.00 Number of registered households: 2044

Envelope Users: St. James: 285 St. Leo: 80

Announcing the Baptism of:

NICHOLAS ALEXANDER ROBERTS The Christian community of St. James & St.

Leo welcomes you with great joy!

WELCOME TO ST. JAMES/ST. LEO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY!

W e warmly welcome all visitors and hope you will consider making our community your parish home. Church attendance does not make you or your family registered members. You will find registration forms in the brochure rack at the entrance of the church or at the parish office. You may also download a registration form from our parish website and return it by mail, in person or through the collection basket.

Our parish website is: www.stjames-stleo.org.

TWO HEALING MASSES IN JANUARY 2009! Monday, January 5th—Father Leonardo (Last Healing Mass before leaving St. James) Wednesday, January 28th—Father Ernesto (First Healing Mass at St. James) Our healing Masses begin at 7:00PM. However, we have praise and worship music plus personal testimonies beginning at 6:30PM. Prayer circles follow each Mass. All are welcome.

Parish Note of Sympathy As a loving expression of sympathy, I invite our parish community to pray for the peaceful repose of:

Nancy Mary Colladay as we gather to celebrate our liturgies this weekend.

—-Reverend John H. Howard, CJM

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St. James-St. Leo Wish List Often parishioner and community members call to offer their financial assistance for the special needs of the Parish Community. Of course there are items and projects that simply do not fit into our annual parish budget. We thought we would prepare a wish-list indicating some of the items on our ‘dream-list’...below find the items/projects and their estimated cost. For more information, call (858) 755-2545 ext 100 to make a donation or contact Amy at (858) 755-2545 ext 103. St. James Parish •3 power point projectors for the hall & Ministry Center …$1,000 each •Front Speakers for the Church…$7.000 (all) •Tables for Social room in church… For St. Leo Mission •Lights for St. Leo Mission…$7,000 (total) •New 6-burner Stove for St Leo Kitchen •New Grill for St. Leo kitchen…$500 Your donations are tax deductable & greatly appreciated...THANK YOU & GOD BLESS!

ADULT FAITH FORMATION Overview of the Four Gospels Deacon Peter Hodsdon. Tuesday, January 6th, 2009. At 7:00 P.M. Church. Some questions to be addressed are: • Why four gospels, why not just one? • Why do the gospels often disagree on the details

of Jesus' life? • Is one of the gospels the best for prayer? For

study? • What does synoptic mean? Unraveling the riddle of the suffering Messiah: the Gospel of Mark David Moseley, Ph.D., Scripture Scholar. Saturday, January 10th, 2009. 9:00 A.M.—3:00 P.M., Church. Cost: $20. Includes lunch in the Parish Hall Some questions to be addressed are: • Why does Jesus want to keep his true identity a

secret in Mark? • Why do Jesus' closest followers never figure out

who he really is? • Why is the Gospel obsessed with suffering and

persecution? • Why does the Gospel read like the author was

pulling an all-nighter on a deadline? Bible Study: the Gospel of Mark In keeping with the liturgical year of Mark. 10 sessions. Cost: $20 for Commentary and Study Guide. Begins Tuesday, January 13, 2009.

PASSION PLAY OF OBERAMMERGAU August 24th to September 3rd, 2010

Plus Warsaw, Czestochowa/Auschwitz/Krakow, Prague and Munich. $4299.00 from San Diego, first class hotels except Oberammergau, continental breakfast and 7 dinners, sightseeing, $100,000 flight insurance.

This takes place only every 10 years Space limited – reserve early!

Brochure in the back of church, Or download at howardrowland.com

Call Fr. Howard at (858) 755-2545, ext. 104

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — As a garden makes its growth spring up, so will God make justice spring up before all the nations (Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11). Psalm — My soul rejoices in my God (Luke 1:46-50, 53-54). Second Reading — Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophetic utterances. Test everything; retain what is good (1 Thessalonians 5:16-24). Gospel — I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord (John 1:6-8, 19-28). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Mt 1:1-17 Thursday: Jer 23:5-8; Mt 1:18-25 Friday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Lk 1:5-25 Saturday: Is 7:10-14; Lk 1:26-38 Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent Tuesday: Las Posadas begins

MEASURING SUCCESS

Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles that one has overcome while trying to succeed.

—Booker T. Washington

UNDERSTANDING SCRIPTURE Most people are bothered by those passages in

Scripture which they can’t understand; but . . . I have noticed that the passages in Scripture which trouble me most are

those I do understand. —Mark Twain

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BENEFIT FOR MOTHER ANTONIA San Diego Bay Boat Parade of Lights

Sunday, December 14, the boat leaves from Fisherman’s Landing at 5:00 P.M. and returns approximately 8:00 P.M. This beautiful and fun filled night is a benefit for Sister’s work at La Mesa prison where she has lived for more than 30 years. The cost is $25.00 per person. Please call Roger Goodall (760) 436-1757, Pat Smith (858) 453-1130, Sandy Whalen (858) 454-5881 or Barbara Tripp (858) 454-1712 for more information.

AN INVITATION ESPECIALLY FOR YOU! You are cordially invited to a fun fundraiser for the Eudist Seminarians at St. James Hall on Saturday, January 31st, 2009, at 5:30 P.M. Catered dinner $25.00 includes door prizes, entertainment, no host-bar (donations only) and live plus silent auctions! Many varied auction items have already been donated. Sponsored by Goodtimers, Christ Renews His Parish groups, St. Patrick’s (Eudist Parish) and friends. Reserve early. Limited to 200 reservations, by check. Contact Ruth at (858) 481-7322, Sarah at (760) 944-6827 or Jackie at (858) 755-3206. The Lord has answered our prayers for vocations. Now it is our part to support them.

MISSION CIRCLE

Two Holiday Events: • Traditional Girls Home Christmas Party—at Casa Eudes, in TJ. Saturday, December 20th, 2008. There will be

food, fun, and personalized gifts for the 37 girls in the home. Thanks to everyone who took a green gift suggestion card. Today is the deadline for turning in your gift. Please don’t forget—a child is hoping for it.

• Annual Epiphany Celebration—Monday, January 12th, 2008. This year we are scaling back because of border restrictions transporting the gifts to Tijuana. We will host a pizza party for 100 school children in Nueva Esperanza. Please take a red card (or 2 or 3) from the display at the back of church and donate the suggested gifts by January 3rd. We are requesting specific, practical items this year like tennis shoes, backpacks, and sweat suits, not so many toys. No time to shop? There are cash suggestion cards to help improve the rustic little school. Please join us for the wrapping party on Saturday, January 3rd in the Parish Hall to help us prepare for the Epiphany Celebration.

Give Food for The Poor this Christmas Season—like non-perishable rice, beans and pasta. Leave your donations in the back of the church. For more information, contact Laura Wagner at (858) 259-1253 or seasurf@aol.com. We Are Collecting Warm Blankets—for the very poor in Tijuana. All sizes are welcome, especially twin. Bring new or gently used blankets (no dirty or worn items, please) to the Knights of Columbus Coffee Stand after Sunday Masses. Help with our Holiday Events—For the Christmas Party preparations, contact Vreni Crimmins at (760) 436-2678. For the Epiphany Celebration, contact Cristina Palmieri (858) 481-2702.

Your SAINT’S THRIFT STORE Love this parish community...BIG thank you to all supporters! Those unfamiliar with your outreach store, get in here…Good news: Recent donation levels strong...Recent sales volume stronger...A list of our current needs…

•“Quality” garments and household items •Linens and bedding

•Tasteful Home Décor… •Pots/pans, dishes, glassware, kitchen appliances •Hand bags/ purses and like new lady’s SHOES

•Books, CD’s, Lamps, Art •Small to medium furniture a great possibility.

Proceeds benefit parish ministry, the local community, and the poor. Donations and Volunteers welcome. Hours: 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Address: 817 Academy Dr., Solana Beach, CA 92075 (One block up from Fidel’s/across from Christian Santa Fe School). Time to clear out the closets and drawers and get a tax receipt!!!

1 Cor 13:8...Love never fails… 858/755-0654

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Group rates are available for North Coast Repertory Theatre’s traditional A Christmas Carol (Dec. 5-27) and the delightful comedy, Sister’s Christmas Catechism (Dec. 8-9 and 15-16). You only need to have ten in a group. Please call D. Smith at (858) 206-3005 or (858) 481-1055 for more information.

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Agradecimiento Nuestro reconocimiento y gratitud a todas las personas que hicieron posible las fiestas guadalupanas: Los miembros del Coro, lectores, acólitos hospitalidad, comisión de adorno de los altares guadalupanos, donantes de flores, leche, atole, pan, servicio de cocina, y especialmente a Angélica y Melisa Morales, Fresvinda Villa, Adriana Montes y sus grupo de niños y niñas danzantes, a la Danza Azteca y a todos ustedes que participaron en la procesión, las mañanitas y en la santa misa. Que nuestra madra Santíma de Guadalupe bendiga a sus familias y haga prosperar sus trabajos. Regalos para la casa del Niño Jesús Necesitamos 2 árboles de Navidad de 7 para ponerlos en el altar. ¿Te gustaría donar uno?. También aceptamos “Flores de Nochebuena”. Gracias por tu generosidad. Novena de Navidad Para prepararnos al nacimiento de Jesús celebraremos estos dias rezando el rosario y esuchando la Palabra de Dios y participando en las tradicionales posadas que se realizarán en la Misión de San León Magno a las 7:00 pm. Iniciamos desde el martes 16 al 23 de Diciembre. Invitamos a los padres de familia que traigan a sus hijos vestidos de pastorcitos y pastorcitas. Cena–Posada La Congregación de Jesús y María los invita el 23 de diciembre a las 7:00 pm a la Petición de posada, Cena, Piñatas y una pastorela. Cooperación $ 8:00 Misa de navidad El miércoles 24 de diciembre cantemos villancicos al NiñoJesús y felicitemos a sus padres María y José que nos dan el mejor regalo de esta navidad. Iniciamos a las 9:30 PM con los villancicos y seguimos con la Misa a las 10:00 PM. Año nuevo 2009 Para agradecer todos los beneficios recibidos durante el año 2008 y pedir nuevas gracias espirituales y materiales para el año nuevo 2009 celebraremos la misa en honor a Santa María Madre de Dios 31 de Diciembre a las 7:00 PM.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Regocíjense en el Espíritu del Señor que nos trae buenas noticias (Isaías 61:1-2a, 10-11). Salmo — Mi espíritu se alegra en Dios, mi salvador (Lc 1:46-50, 53-54). Segunda lectura — ¡Alégrense! Conserven su integridad en el Espíritu y guárdense sin mancha hasta la venida del Señor (1 Tesalonicenses 5:16-24). Evangelio — Cuando preguntan a Juan Bautista quien es, dice, “Soy la voz que grita en el desierto” (Juan 1:6-8, 19-28). LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Mt 21:23-27 Martes: Sof 3:1-2, 9-13; Mt 21:28-32 Miércoles: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Mt 1:1-17 Jueves: Jer 23:5-8; Mt 1:18-25 Viernes: Jue 13:2-7, 24-25a; Lc 1:5-25 Sábado: Is 7:10-14; Lc 1:26-38 Domingo: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88); Rom 16:25-27; Lc 1:26-38 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS Domingo: Tercer Domingo de Adviento Martes: Las Posadas comienzan TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Jesús proclama que Juan el Bautista es más que un profeta (Lucas 7:26) y lo compara con Elías, el profeta más importante de los judíos (Mateo 17:11-13). Pero, ¿qué es un profeta? El Judaísmo, Cristianismo e Islamismo reconocen a ciertas personas como profetas. La palabra hebrea nabi significa portavoz, o profeta. Los nebiim eran encargados por Dios para una tarea especial. Así por ejemplo, Moisés fue encargado para liberar al pueblo de la esclavitud egipcia, Elías para recordarle la palabra de Dios cuando se apartaba de la alianza, y Jeremías para denunciar las corrupciones y anunciarle el castigo. Cuando tradujeron al griego el Antiguo Testamento, la palabra nabi fue traducida como prophetes (profeta). Esto indica un intérprete de la voluntad de Dios. Los profetas griegos eran oráculos que adivinaban el futuro, por lo cual mucha gente confunde al profeta con un adivino. El profeta según el Cristianismo es un testigo (Juan 1:6-8, 19-28) del poder de Cristo y la palabra de Dios.

—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

San León Misión Ofrendas 7 de diciembre de 2008

8:30 $ 597.50 10:30 $ 733.00 All Saints $ 1.00 Mother’s Day $ 12.00 Thanksgiving $ 13.00 Immaculate Concept $ 42.00 Total $1,398.50