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December 13, 2015—Third Sunday in Advent
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Whoever has two
cloaks should share
with the person
who has none.
And whoever has
food should do
likewise.
Luke 3:11
We are Catholic Christians
striving to love beyond all boundaries
and to continue the mission of Christ.
25511 Eshelman Avenue, Lomita
(310) 326-3364
smmlomita.org
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Pastor’s Corner: Fr. Paul O’Donnell: Y E A R O F M E RCY
Dear Families and Friends of St. Margaret Mary’s,
aving begun the Extraordinary Jubilee Year dedicated to God’s Mercy this
past Tuesday, I would like to quote from Pope Francis’ apostolic letter,
Misericordiae Vultus (The Face of Mercy):
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“T
he Holy Year (began) on 8 December
2015, the Solemnity of the Immaculate
Conception. This liturgical feast day recalls
God’s action from the very beginning of the
history of mankind. After the sin
of Adam and Eve, God did not
wish to leave humanity alone in
the throes of evil. And so he
turned his gaze to Mary, holy
and immaculate in love (Eph
1:4), choosing her to be the
Mother of man’s Redeemer.
When faced with the gravity of
sin, God responds with the fullness of mercy. Mercy will always
be greater than any sin, and no
one can place limits on the love
of God who is ever ready to forgive. I (had) the joy of opening
the Holy Door on the Solemnity
of the Immaculate Conception.
On that day, the Holy Door
(became) a Door of Mercy
through which anyone who enters will experience the love of
God who consoles, pardons, and instills hope.
n the following Sunday, the Third
Sunday of Advent, the Holy Door of
the Cathedral of Rome—that is, the Basilica of
Saint John Lateran—will be opened. In the
following weeks, the Holy Doors of the other
Papal Basilicas will be opened. On the same
Sunday, I will announce that in every local
church, at the cathedral—the mother church
of the faithful in any particular area—or, alternatively, at another church of special significance, a Door of Mercy will be opened for
the duration of the Holy Year. … A similar
door may be opened at any shrine frequented
by large groups of pilgrims, since visits to
these holy sites are so often grace-filled moments, as people discover a path to conversion. Every Particular Church, therefore, will
be directly involved in living out this Holy
Year as an extraordinary moment of grace
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and spiritual renewal. Thus the Jubilee will
be celebrated both in Rome and in the Particular Churches as a visible sign of the Church’s
universal communion.
(chose) the date, December 8th, because of its rich
meaning in the recent history of
the Church. In fact, I (opened)
the Holy Door on the 50th anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council. The Church feels a great
need to keep this event alive.
With the Council, the Church
entered a new phase of her history. The Council Fathers
strongly perceived, as a true
breath of the Holy Spirit, a need
to talk about God to men and
women of their time in a more
accessible way. The walls which
for too long had made the
Church a kind of fortress were
torn down and the time had
come to proclaim the Gospel in
a new way. It was a new phase of the same
evangelization that had existed from the beginning. It was a fresh undertaking for all
Christians to bear witness to their faith with
greater enthusiasm and conviction. The
Church sensed a responsibility to be a living
sign of the Father’s love in the world…With
these sentiments of gratitude for everything
the Church has received, and with a sense of
responsibility for the task that lies ahead, we
shall cross the threshold of the Holy Door fully confident that the strength of the Risen
Lord, who constantly supports us on our pilgrim way, will sustain us. May the Holy Spirit, who guides the steps of believers in cooperating with the work of salvation wrought by
Christ, lead the way and support the People of
God so that they may contemplate the face of
mercy.”
“I
FRANCIS
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Queridos Amigos y Familias de Santa Margarita María
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abiendo ya iniciado el ano jubileo dedicado a la misericordia de Dios, yo queria compartir con Ustedes unos pensamientos
del Papa Francisco de su carta apostolica
Misericordiae Vultus (La Cara de le
Misericordia): “El Año Santo se (abrio) el 8
de diciembre de 2015, solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción. Esta fiesta litúrgica indica el modo de obrar de Dios desde los albores de nuestra historia. Después del pecado
de Adán y Eva, Dios no quiso dejar la humanidad en soledad y a merced del mal. Por esto
pensó y quiso a María santa e inmaculada en
el amor (Ef 1,4) para que fuese la Madre del
Redentor del hombre. Ante la gravedad del
pecado, Dios responde con la plenitud del
perdón. La misericordia siempre será más
grande que cualquier pecado y nadie podrá
poner un límite al amor de Dios que perdona.
n la fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción
tuve la alegría de abrir la Puerta Santa.
En esta ocasión será una Puerta de la Misericordia, a través de la cual cualquiera que entrará podrá experimentar el amor de Dios que
consuela, que perdona y ofrece esperanza. El
domingo siguiente, III de Adviento, se abrirá
la Puerta Santa en la Catedral de Roma, la
Basílica de San Juan de Letrán. Sucesivamente
se abrirá la Puerta Santa en las otras Basílicas
o Catedrales…La Puerta de la Misericordia podrá ser abierta también en los Santuarios, meta de tantos peregrinos que en estos lugares
santos con frecuencia son tocados en el cora-
“E
zón por la gracia y encuentran el
camino de la conversión. Cada Iglesia particular, entonces, estará
directamente comprometida a vivir
este Año Santo como un momento
extraordinario de gracia y de renovación espiritual. El Jubileo, por
tanto, será celebrado en Roma así como en las
Iglesias particulares como signo visible de la
comunión de toda la Iglesia.”
e escogido la fecha del 8 de diciembre
por su gran significado en la historia
reciente de la Iglesia. En efecto, abre la Puerta
Santa en el quincuagésimo aniversario de la
conclusión del Concilio Ecuménico Vaticano
II. La Iglesia siente la necesidad de mantener
vivo este evento. Para ella iniciaba un nuevo
periodo de su historia. Los Padres reunidos en
el Concilio habían percibido intensamente, como un verdadero soplo del Espíritu, la exigencia de hablar de Dios a los hombres de su
tiempo en un modo más comprensible. Derrumbadas las murallas que por mucho tiempo
habían recluido la Iglesia en una ciudadela
privilegiada, había llegado el tiempo de anunciar el Evangelio de un modo nuevo. Una nueva etapa en la evangelización de siempre. Un
nuevo compromiso para todos los cristianos
de testimoniar con mayor entusiasmo y convicción la propia fe. La Iglesia sentía la responsabilidad de ser en el mundo signo vivo
del amor del Padre.”
FRANCISCO
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BIENVENIDOS A LA PARROQUIA SANTA MARGARITA MARIA
PASTOR: Fr. Paul O’Donnell
PADRES ASOCIADOS: Fr. John Palmer, Fr. Marinello Saguin
PADRE EN RESIDENCIA: Fr. Sebastian Venni
DIACONOS: Cheto Mendoza, Craig Siegman, Richard Soria y Dan Wallace
Horario de Misas y Servicios
Sábado 5 PM, Domingo 6:45, 8, 9:30, 11 AM, 5PM, Español 12:30, 7 PM
Lunes—Viernes 6:30, 8:15 AM, Sábado 8:15 AM
Primer Viernes, Misa (Sagrado Corazón de Jesús) 7 PM
Confesiones Viernes 5-5:30 PM; Sábado 3:30-4:30 PM; 7:30-8:30 PM
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PENANCE SERVICE
PRO—LIFE
Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of the unborn.
Her image, showing her pregnant, carrying God Himself,
converted millions of Aztecs.
Today, this image is taken to abortion clinics, where human
sacrifice is practiced, and turns the despair of those mothers
and fathers into the hope that brings new life.
Jesus, through Our lady of Guadalupe, may we spread
Your hope everywhere. ~Fr. Pavone
Many priests will be available
to hear confessions.
Tuesday, December 15th
7 PM in the Church
Been a long time?
Don’t worry. The priests
will talk you through it!
FORGIVENESS
The best Christmas gift
you can receive!
MARK YOUR
CALENDARS
For the 2016
WEEKEND RETREATS AT
MATER DOLOROSA
WOMEN’S
April 8th to 10th
MEN’S
April 29th to May 1st
Information available at
materdolorosa.org
SMM Parish prays to end death by human hands:
abortion, euthanasia, and capital punishment.
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CORNERSTONE
RETREAT AT
St. Margaret Mary
26 Hour retreat
June 17, 2016
OUR FAITH IN ACTION
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ADULT CONFIRMATION
Have you ever wondered why we do something at Mass or why the
Church teaches what it does, but don’t know who to ask?
Have you been away from the church for a while and are just coming
back searching for answers?
As a teenager, did you skip confirmations because your parents said it
was ok, but now you want to get married or you feel a calling inside to
receive the sacrament of Confirmation?
“Ignorance of Scripture
is ignorance of Christ.”
-St. Jerome
The Thursday
Morning Bible
Study Group
with Fr. John
Thursdays,
10 to 11:30 AM,
St. Joseph Center
Next Thursday, December
17th, will be our
last meeting
until Thursday,
January 14, 2016
Bring a Bible or buy one at
first meeting for $10.
Then we are offering you a wonderful opportunity to experience
and understand more deeply the richness of our faith
and journey toward the sacrament.
Beginning Monday, January 11, 2016
we are offering an Adult Education and
Confirmation Course.
7 to 9 PM, Good Shepherd Room
It will culminate with Confirmation in June for those who wish
to receive that sacrament. Adults only. High school students
must register for the 2 year program offered in our parish.
Contact the parish office (310) 326-3364
or Deacon Rick Soria (310) 325-1742
This monthly bilingual Mass
followed by a social brings
together those who have loved
ones in prison. Through prayer
and sharing, we open ourselves
to God’s healing.
ALL ARE WELCOME
No previous Bible
knowledge needed
THIS Tuesday December 15th, 7 PM
St. Joseph Catholic Church
11901 Acacia Ave., Hawthorne
WELCOME TO ST. MARGARET MARY CHURCH
PASTOR: Fr. Paul O’Donnell
ASSOCIATE PASTORS: Fr. John Palmer, Fr. Marinello Saguin
PRIEST IN RESIDENCE: Fr. Sebastian Venni; SEMINARIAN: Danny Guinto
DEACONS: Cheto Mendoza, Craig Siegman, Richard Soria and Dan Wallace
Saturday 5 PM (Vigil), Sunday 6:45, 8, 9:30, 11 AM, 5PM, Español 12:30, 7 PM
Monday—Friday 6:30, 8:15 AM, Saturday 8:15 AM only
First Wednesday, Mass (Our Lady of Perpetual Help) 7 PM
First Friday, Mass (Sacred Heart of Jesus) 7 PM
PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA Wednesdays, 7:30 PM (except 1st Wednesday)
ROSARY (in Chapel) Monday through Friday 7 and 8:45 AM;
Wednesday 6:30 PM, Tuesday 7 PM (Español)
Confessions Friday 5-5:30 PM; Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM; 7:30-8:30 PM or call for appointment.
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E S P I R I T U A L
GAUDETE (ALEGRIA)
Por Humberto Beltrán.
Este domingo se denominó tradicionalmente
domingo gaudete, o de la alegría. Por dos veces nos dice Pablo que estemos alegres. Alegres por la venida del Señor, por la celebración
próxima de la Navidad, por mantener la esperanza, por situarnos en proceso de conversión
y por compartir con los hermanos la cena del
Señor.
Invitación a la alegría.
En este Tercer Domingo de Adviento recibimos, a través de las lecturas bíblicas, una clara
invitación a la alegría. Este gozo no es la risa
pasajera, ni la carcajada fácil, sino un sentimiento muy profundo que brota de la fe. Tanto el profeta Sofonías, como el Apóstol Pablo,
nos invitan a una gran alegría y para ambos el
motivo es el mismo: el Señor está cerca.
Nos estamos preparando en Adviento a vivir
una nueva experiencia de fe. Cristo ha nacido
históricamente, pero debe nacer también en el
corazón de cada cristiano. Cada Navidad que
celebramos es una invitación de la iglesia a
realizar este nacimiento por la fe y el amor. Si
el tiempo de Adviento es comparable a la época de Juan Bautista, pues en ambos se vive la
esperanza ante la proximidad del Salvador, es
justo que hoy nos hagamos la misma pregunta
que se formuló el pueblo entonces: ¿Qué tenemos que hacer? Esa frase sintetiza la buena
voluntad y el deseo sincero del cristiano que
quiere seguir con fidelidad al Señor. Esa fue
también la pregunta de Saulo cuando se enfrentó con Cristo en el camino a Damasco:
“Señor, ¿Qué quieres que haga? >Somos capaces de hacer hoy nosotros la misma pregunta?
¿Nos sentimos con fuerza para ponernos en
una total disposición a la voluntad de Dios?
¿Aceptaríamos con docilidad seguir a Cristo,
cualquiera que sea el lugar al cual quiera conducirnos? A la pregunta del pueblo Juan contesta con un programa de vida concreta y fundamental.
Jesús viene al mundo para inaugurar una nueva era en la historia de la humanidad, una
nueva civilización cuyo fundamento es el
amor. Amar significa, ante todo, compartir
nuestros bienes con los demás. Pero para
amar hace falta desterrar del corazón el egoísmo que nos centra en nosotros mismos y desarraigar la ambición desmedida de poseer. No
se abre la mano para dar si antes no se ha
abierto el corazón.
Juan Bautista responde a los soldados: “No
hagan violencia a nadie, ni saquen dinero,;
confórmense con su paga”. Estas recomendaciones encierran los deberes fundamentales
del hombre y deben ser puestas como cimiento de toda vida cristiana. En vano intentaríamos edificar una nueva sociedad de amor, justicia y paz, sin el presupuesto de este comportamiento.
Reflexión.
Dios nos ha hablado muy directamente en el
día de hoy. Se ha dirigido con una fuerza tal
que no podemos dejar de responder. Nuestra
respuesta puede ser un “si” generoso, o podemos continuar como antes el camino de nuestra vida. Decir “si” supondrá, tal vez, dejar
muchas cosas que nos tiene atados o esclavizados. Pero es la única manera de comenzar a
ser libres de verdad.
Decir “si” es el único camino para vivir una
vida profundamente feliz, aunque en la superficie haya penas y contradicciones.
Ojalá hoy y cada día le preguntáramos al Señor con toda sinceridad de que es capaz nuestro corazón: Señor, ¿Qué tengo que hacer?
SHARING OUR FAITH
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Readings For
The Week
Monday, December 14
Saint John of the Cross
Reading 1:
Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17a
Gospel: Matthew 21:23-27
Tuesday, December 15
Reading 1: Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13
Gospel: Matthew 21:28-32
Wednesday, December 16
Reading 1:
Isaiah 45:6c-8, 18, 21b-25
Gospel: Luke 7:18b-23
Thursday, December 17
Reading 1: Genesis 49:2, 8-10
Gospel: Matthew 1:1-17
Friday, December 18
Reading 1: Jeremiah 23:5-8
Gospel: Matthew 1-18-25
Saturday, December 19
Reading 1:
Judges 1:2-7, 24-25a
Gospel: Luke 1:5-25
Sunday, December 20
Reading 1: Zephaniah 3:14-18a
Reading 2: Philippians 4:4-7
Gospel: Luke 3:10-18
The Pregnancy Help
Center thanks you for
your generosity in the
recent baby bottle
campaign.
Your financial gifts
make a difference in the
lives of women and
their preborn babies.
If you still have a bottle at
home, please bring it to
the church office
by the end of December
or bring to the
Pregnancy Help Center,
but please call first.
(310) 320-8976.
Your support saves lives.
2016 LOS ANGELES YOUTH DAY
at the
Religious Education Congress
February 25th, Anaheim, CA
youth.stmargaretmarylomita.org/2016-youth-day.html
OR Religious Education Office
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Noreen COURSELLE
Victor CORTEZ, SR.
Lupe DIAZ
Monica FRANCO
Joe GARZA
Gregoria GONZALEZ
Chris JOYA
John KLINE
Ed LEGG
Estelia McKANE
Joan MIELIWOCKI
Lupe MORALES
Diana ROMAN
Norma SORIANO
Marina TRINIDAD
Mike WILLIAMS
Dear Lord please bless these
sick with comfort, courage,
hope and enduring faith in
your love and protection.
Amen
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Gloria BLACKMAN
Nicolosa FLORES
Micaela HERNANDEZ
Rita HUTTER
Emilio IARAYA
Favilano PAGADOR
Cleotilde PLATA
Carlota SADOVAL
Enedino VALENCIA
Aurora VILLANUEVA
Paul WILLOUGHBY
Eternal rest grant unto them
O Lord, and let perpetual
light shine upon them.
Amen.
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SERVICIO DE PENITENCIA (CONFESIONES)
MARTES
15
DE DICIEMBRE— A LAS 7:00PM
POSADAS, 2015
Acompañemos a María y a José
a caminar, celebrando las posadas:
Nos reuniremos en el estacionamiento Parroquial a las 6:30pm
para ir a la dirección o puede
llegar directamente a:
Dic. 16
Josefina y vecinos.
1901 Lomita Blvd Sp # 6
Lomita CA. 90717
Tel 310 847-9381
VARIOS SACERDOTES ESTARAN
DISPONIBLES PARA
ESCUCHAR SUS CONFESIONES
CONSEJOS DE SEGURIDAD PARA IR DE
COMPRAS ESTA NAVIDAD
Si deja que sus hijos vayan al centro
comercial (mall) ellos solos para
comprar regalos navideños, usted
debe hablar con ellos sobre los
peligros potenciales de los que ellos
deben resguardarse. La navidad es
la temporada más ocupada del año
para las tiendas, lo que significa que los centros comerciales estarán más llenos y los niños más pequeños
y los adolescentes que estén solos podrían ser un objetivo para
secuestros u otro tipo de peligros.
Platique con sus hijos sobre estar alertas de sus alrededores, y
donde ir para recibir ayuda. Permanezca en contacto con ellos
mientras estén de compras y tenga un lugar y una hora fija donde deben ir a reportarse si usted se separa de ellos. Para más
información, por favor visite
http://safety.more4kids.info/186/shopping-with-kids
CLASE DE PADRES DE FAMILIA
“Como Mantener la Felicidad en la Familia”
Invitamos a las parejas a este taller de crecimiento familiar,
que le ayudara a reflexionar, actuar y expresar sus sentimientos de una mejor manera con su pareja y con sus hijos.
Los esperamos el lunes 14 de Diciembre a las 7:00pm en
salón San José
Dic. 17.
Ujieres:
Iglesia Santa Margarita
Salón San José
Dic. 18.
Luz Toledo Y Flor García
1851 W Lomita Blv Espacio # 3
Lomita CA 90717
Tel: (310) 320-8717
Dic. 19
Familia Mejía
25429 W Frampton Ave
Harbor City CA 90710
Tel 310 891- 6923 y
Familias de Servidores del Altar
Iglesia Sta. Margarita María.
Dic. 20
Caballeros de Colón Knights of
Columbus
Iglesia Santa Margarita María.
Dic. 21
Familias De Catequesis
Iglesia Sta. Margarita María.
Dic. 22
Breny & Nobeyba Ortega
24706 Abita Ave
Lomita CA 90717
Tel 310 233-4367
Dic.
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Familia Díaz Lucia
1622 W 226 St Torrance CA
90501
Tel: (310) 320- 8717
Celebremos nuestras tradiciones
con la devoción del novenario
de las posadas y prepararnos mejor
para el nacimiento de Jesús.
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LOS ESPERAMOS EN EL PATIO DESPUES DE TODAS LAS MISAS.
Cada ornamento que adorna nuestro árbol representa a un niño que necesita
un regalo esta Navidad.
Por favor tome un ornamento y compre un regalo.
Para la mayoría de estos niños, su regalo donado
será el único regalo que reciban esta Navidad.
El año pasado, con su generosidad, pudimos repartil
los juguetes a mas de 300 niños.
También necesitamos “regalitos” como lápices de
colorear, libros o cualquier juguete chico.
Por favor regresen el regalo SIN ENVOLVER con el
ORNAMENTO incluido.
Los fines de semana del, 22 y 28-29 de Noviembre,
5-6 ó 12-13 de Diciembre estaremos en el área del
patio recibiendo los regalos, o puede dejarlos en la
Oficina de Servicio Cristiano o en la Oficina Parroquial durante la semana.
LOS JUGUETES SERÁN DISTRIBUIDOS
EL 14 DE DICIEMBRE
Gracias, Que Dios los bendiga por su generosidad
Lecturas de la Semana
Jueves 17 de diciembre
1ra. Lectura: Génesis 49:2. 8-10
Evangelio: Mateo 1:1-17
Lunes 14 de diciembre
San Juan de la Cruz
1ra. Lectura: Números 24:2-7. 15-17
Evangelio: Mateo 21:23-27
Viernes 18 de diciembre
1ra. Lectura: Jeremías 23:5-8
Evangelio: Mateo 1:18-24
Martes 15 de diciembre
1ra. Lectura: Sofonías 3:1-2. 9-13
Evangelio: Mateo 21:28-32
Miércoles 16 de diciembre
1ra. Lectura: Isaías 45:6-8. 18. 21-25
Evangelio: Lucas 7:19-23
Sábado 19 de diciembre
1ra. Lectura: Jueces 13:2-7. 24-25
Evangelio: Lucas 1:5-25
Domingo 20 de diciembre
Cuarto Domingo de Adviento
1ra. Lectura: Miqueas 5:1-4
2da. Lectura: Hebreos 10:5-10
Evangelio: Lucas 1:39-45
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Monday, December 14
8:15 AM: Mass in honor of these
deceased Holy Name men:
Ed ANDERSON, Louis GIANGRANDE
and Fermin MONTOYA
6:30 PM Gathering and dinner, Hegarty Hall
7 PM Rosary in the church
7:30 PM General Membership Christmas
Meeting in Hegarty Hall including the
“Mother of All Raffles”
This organization is open to all men
of our parish and school.
To find out more about Holy Name,
visit hns.stmargaretmarylomita.org
PROTECTING OUR
CHILDREN
Shop Safely This Christmas
If you let your kids go
to the mall by themselves
to buy Christmas presents, you should talk to
them about potential
dangers they need to
guard against. Christmas
is the busiest time of year
for commercial retail,
which means that malls
and shopping centers will be more crowded,
and younger kids and teens who are alone
may be a target for kidnappers and other
dangers. Talk to your children about being
aware of their surroundings, and where to
go for help. Be in contact with them while
they’re shopping, and have a check-in place
and time set if you’re splitting up.
For more information visit:
safety.more4kids.info/186/shopping-withkids/
L. A. Archdiocese Assistance Ministry
(213) 637-7650
See Protect The Children:
la-archdiocese.org
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Council 7864
Sunday, December 20
9 to 11 AM Traffic Control Services
Please confirm participation with
Norman Guerrero (310) 534-5562
11 AM Family Together in Worship
7 PM Family Christmas Celebration with
the Hispanic Community depicting the
“Posadas/Panuluyan,” Hegarty Hall
Wednesday, December 16
Please join for nine days of 6:30 AM Mass
during the Advent Season (Dec. 19 at 8:15 AM)
with FILCOM Ministry
Thursday, January 28, 2016
First Degree Exemplification
Please contact your sponsored candidates
to confirm.
MEMBERSHIP ADMISSION IS ON-GOING!
Membership Sunny Quezon (310) 381-9931
Insurance Ernie Literto (310) 781-3048
The Women’s Society board extends
their thanks to friends and parishioners
for making the Christmas potluck
a huge success.
The Lady of Lourdes Guild sends their
thanks to those who purchased
Advent wreaths and candles.
Proceeds will go to the
Father Pat Thompson Scholarship
fund for religious education.
Have a blessed Advent!
A New Guild is Forming!
Time to join us for fun,
fellowship and good works!
No requirements.
Call Pat (310) 539-8907
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St. Margaret Mary
DIRECTORY
Website:
smmlomita.org
Email:
[email protected]
Telephones:
(310) 326-3364
(310) 539-1570 (fax)
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Mon-Thurs, 8 AM—8 PM
Fri, 8 AM to Noon & 5 to 8 PM
Saturday, 8 AM—5PM
(Monday—Saturday closed
Noon to 1 PM)
Sunday, 9 AM—1 PM
STAFF
Parish Administrator
Deacon Dan Wallace, ext 42
Religious Education
Joe Voigt, ext 17
Teresa Carbajal, ext 16
Youth Ministry
Cheyenne Vasquez, ext 13
Christian Service
Laura Nieto, ext 35
Religious Vocations
Contact Parish Office for:
All Sacraments
Quiceañeras
Anointing of the Sick
Funeral Arrangements
Registrations
Volunteer Opportunities and
all other questions
PARISH SCHOOL
Elisa Fernandez-Zimmerman,
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Homeless Ministry Needs Your Help
Blanket Drive December 19th and 20th
The crowds asked John the Baptist, “What
should we do?” He said to them in reply,
“Whoever has two cloaks should share with the
person who has none. And whoever has food
should do likewise.” What better way to celebrate Gaudete Sunday as we prepare for the
coming of Jesus than to live these words.
Next weekend, December 19th and 20th, we
will be having the second leg of our Winter
Blanket Drive and be collecting blankets, jackets, sweat shirts,
flannel shirts and Levi pants. If your last name begins with
the letters A-H we are asking you to help us with your donation. Please remember that 90% of the people we meet on the
street who need our help are men.
Thank you for your generosity.
Deacon Rick Soria
Homeless Ministry Reflection
By Seminarian Danny Guinto
A couple of weeks ago, I went with our
homeless volunteers here at St. Margaret
Mary to serve the homeless in downtown
Los Angeles. It reminded me of my time
when I was volunteering to feed the homeless of Our Lady of refuge in Long Beach
This was a ministry that was a stepping
stone in my discernment to the priesthood.
In serving the homeless, I am reminded
that we all share a common dignity, as children of a loving God;
children that were created in His image and likeness. It is not
the outward appearance that matters. When I look into their
eyes, when I hear them speak; when I shake their hands, when I
feel their hug, I know that he or she is no less important than
me; that he or she is my brother and my sister.
In serving them, I am reminded that we share a common destiny. We will all pass from this world into the eternal kingdom
that Jesus has prepared for us. In this sense, I too am homeless
in this world. Like them, I too wish for a home where there will
be no more crying and weeping. A place where there is perfect
love and eternal happiness. Compared with our home in heaven, my life in this world is like the tent and the cardboard boxes
that the homeless people live in.
In serving the homeless, I am reminded of why I am being
called to the priesthood: to be in persona Christi, to be as Christ
to others, to serve and not to be served.
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TESTAMENTO Y EL NUEVO TESTAMENTO?
CLASES DE BIBLIA EN ESPAÑOL
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HORARIO: 7:00 pm A 8:30pm
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Las Iglesias Peregrinas en Año de la Misericordia
El Papa Francisco ha declarado el año de La Misericordia, empezando el martes, 8 de diciembre,
y terminando el domingo 26 de Noviembre, 2016, en la Fiesta de Cristo Rey.
Varias Iglesias de la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles han sido designadas por el Abp. José H. Gómez como Iglesias Peregrinas:
San Gabriel Pastoral Región
Resurrection – Los Angeles
San Gabriel Mission – San Gabriel
Immaculate Conception – Monrovia
St. Lorenzo Ruiz – Walnut
San Fernando Pastoral Región
Our Lady of Lourdes – Northridge
St. Mary – Palmdale
Holy Family – Glendale
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary – Sun Valley
Our Lady of the Angels Pastoral Región
Christ the King – Los Angeles
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels – Los Angeles
St. John Chrysostom – Inglewood
St. Joan of Arc - Los Angeles
San Pedro Pastoral Región
St. Dominic Savio – Bellflower
St. Mary of the Assumption – Whittier
American Martyrs – Manhattan Beach
St. Anthony – Long Beach
Para más información acerca del Año de la Misericordia, favor de llamar individualmente a cada Iglesia para este evento, o entrar al website de Conferencia de Obispos Católicos a:
http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/new/evangelization/jubilee-of-mercy/
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nuestro Pastor, Padre Paul.
Estas tarjetas pueden ser personalizadas.
También estaremos vendiendo boletos a $1 para la rifa
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Estos artículos hacen regalos incomparables en Navidad.
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JANUARY 3rd Bulletin due DECEMBER 18th, NOON
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3rd Saturday of the month— Social
All meetings are at 6:30 PM
usually in the Parish Lounge
Social events may not be in the lounge.
Watch the bulletin for announcements of
these special events.
We are taking reservations for the
San Franciscan Restaurant for
New Years Eve with dinner at 9 PM,
featuring a DJ and Karaoke
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“SIMBANG GABI” December 16-24
(Early Dawn Masses—’Misa de Gallo’)
SMMC Schedule of Masses
December 16-18 6:30 AM
December 19
8:15 AM
Panuluyan skit followed by Mass
December 20
6:45 AM
December 21-24 6:30 AM
The Panuluyan skit
depicts Mary and
Joseph looking for a
place to stay in
Bethlehem.
It will take place on
December 19th before
the 8:15 AM Mass.
“Simbang Gabi”, a Filipino Christmas religious tradition, is a 9 day or novena of dawn
Masses preceding Christmas Day. It begins on December 16th and ends on December
24th. This was introduced by the friars during the Spanish era in the Philippines to
allow farmers to hear Mass before going to the fields early in the morning during Advent.
Awaits you in the patio after all Masses.
Each ornament adorning our tree represents a child
who needs a gift this Christmas.
Return your gifts UNWRAPPED
with the ORNAMENTS attached
THIS weekend, December 12-13
to the baskets in the patio area
including after the Sunday evening Mass
They will be distributed on December 14th
Thank you for your caring.
You will be blessed.