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JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY
December 13, 2015 November 13, 2016
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Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
INFANT BAPTISM/BAUTISMOS DE NIÑOS
SUNDAY 2:45 P.M., BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
CUARTO DOMINGO DEL MES (ESPAÑOL)
THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH (ENGLISH)
PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS
REGISTER AT PARISH OFFICE
949.234-1354 (ENGLISH)
CLASES PRE-BAUTISMALES
FAVOR DE REGISTRARSE EN LA OFICINA PARROQUIAL
949.234-1360 X 362
ADULT BAPTISMS
FOR THOSE ADULTS INQUIRING ABOUT INITIATION AND
COMMUNION WITH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
CONTACT EILEEN SMITH 949.234-1354
BAUTISMOS DE ADULTOS
COMUNÍQUESE CON JUANITA VILLALOBOS 949.234-1370
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY/
SACRAMENTO DE MATRIMONIO
PARISHIONERS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE FOR AN
APPOINTMENT AT LEAST SIX MONTHS PRIOR TO MARRIAGE., WE ASK
THAT NEW REGISTRANTS BE ACTIVE AND SUPPORTIVE OF THE PARISH
FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE YEAR BEFORE A WEDDING IS SCHEDULED.
PARROQUIANOS, FAVOR DE COMUNICARSE A LA OFICINA PARROQUIAL POR LO MENOS SEIS MESES ANTES DE LA BODA.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK/UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS
IN AN EMERGENCY/EMERGENCIA CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AT
949.234-1360 X 399
CELEBRATION OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS/ PARA LA
CELEBRACIÓN DE FUNERALES CRISTIANOS
NOTIFY THE PARISH OFFICE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF
A LOVED ONE, TO ARRANGE DATE AND TIME FOR FUNERAL LITURGY.
FAVOR DE LLAMAR A LA OFICINA.
Welcome to Our Parish Family In addi on to our services, Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano has many
ministries to offer to you and your family, both for spiritual growth and socializa on. We encourage you to
become involved in the parish, to become a part of this vibrant community. Parish Ministries
Parish Finance Council 2014/15
Liturgical Ministries
E.M of Holy Communion Coordinator
240-6552 Pat Smith
E.M of Holy Com./Homebound
234-1354 Eileen Smith
Spanish E.M of Holy Com. Coordinator
Angelina Ceja
Lector Coordinator /
[email protected]
Spanish Lector Coordinator
Laura /Rick Wittenauer
Dolores Tovar
Sacristan Coordinator / [email protected]
Rev. Msgr. J. Michael McKiernan, Pastor
Kathleen McClemmy
Luis Yeager
Vianney Cervantes
Altar Server Coordinator
[email protected]
Damian Ballard
Carlos Lopez
Hispanic Liturgy Committee Director
Parish Staff Support for the Finance
Council:
Kassandra Miller Marilyn Katzmark
Music Ministries
Juanita Villalobos Mixed Ensemble / Hispanic Music/
Contemporary Ensemble
[email protected]
Special Liturgical Coordinators
Quinceañera Coordinator 234-1362
Irma Castro Sunday Evening Liturgy
Wedding Coordinator [email protected]
Lisa Dittmer
Prayer Groups
Spanish Rosary Group
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Jóvenes para Cristo Coordinator
David Bordages
Danny Moffett / Wyatt
McClean
Spanish Ushers/Greeter Coordinator
Rosary Prayer Group (Tues 6:45 Rm G)
Tom Mauro
Don Heffern
Spanish Sacristan/Altar Server
Coordinator
Ushers/Greeter Coordinator
Art Birtcher, Chair
496-8776 Marcy Welty
Miguel Rodriguez
493-6181
Carla Kallen
Andres Garcia
Matthew Gray
Paul Nguyen
We the Catholic community of Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano,
a place of pilgrimage and peace,
are called to move “siempre adelante.”
Blessed by our diversity and
empowered by our sacramental identity
as brothers and sisters in Christ
we rejoice in living the Gospel values of love and justice
in our service to others.
December 13, 2015 †
Third Sunday of Advent
Mass Intentions Dec 14 — 20
Monday
7:00 a.m. John T. Hurley †
8:30 a.m. J. Christopher Smith, MD †
Tuesday
7:00 a.m. Teresa de Quiroz †
8:30 a.m. Kathleen Ott †
Wednesday
7:00 a.m Jose Delgadillo †
8:30 a.m. Elsie Moore †
7:00 p.m. Rosalba Cortes
Thursday
7:00 a.m. Martin Whelan, Jr. †
The Toohey Family
8:30 a.m. Ralph Fentress †
Friday
7:00 a.m. Catherine Dooher †
8:30 a.m. Josephine Thomas †
Saturday
7:00 a.m. Mary Ann Bernardino
4:30 p.m. Betty Patzke †
Paul & Marty Kelly
6:00 p.m. Demetrio Arvzu †
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Mitch & Dorina Naraghi
Simonas Kontrimas †
People of the Parish
Jose Macedo †
Hazel Rosenbaum †
Financial Stewardship
November 2015 (5)…. $126,017.86
November 2014 (5)…. $107,631.03
(4) designates 4 weekend month (5) designates 5
weekend month
“Gifts you have received, give as a Gift”
JSerra Catholic HS Liturgy Schedule
Daily Mass in the JSerra Chapel – 7:15 am (M,T,Th,F)
Mass; Wednesday – JSerra Pavilion – 10:25am;
Eucharistic Adoration – M,T,Th 8:00am-11:00pm
Confession Schedule of Neighboring Parishes:
St. Edward - Mon. 6 - 7:30 pm Sat. 4 - 5 pm
Our Lady of Fatima - Sat. 3-4 pm
St. Timothy’s - Sat. 3:30-4:30 pm
St. Catherine: Sat., 4-5pm, 1pm prior to Spanish
All parishes available by appt.
Mass
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Readings for the Week
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27
Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32
Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 7:18b-23
Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17
Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25
Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25
Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45
Pray for the Sick and Homebound
Dora Abel, Werner Barden, Guillermo Baylosis, Ana Maria Bickford, Rob
Dechaine, Mary Del Villar, Christine Douglas, Eloise Dunn, John Coats,
Mike Enriquez, Domingo Flores, Melanie Foote, Phil Gecewicz, Teresa
Grenier, Nelma Griffin, Eugene Hackbarth, Joe Herrmann, Don Hess,
Bernol Hartenstein, Patty Heimann, John Hoefler, Di Hoertig, Pat
Hockman, Sal Huizar, Mahalia Issa, Stephanie Jefferies, Sher Jensen, Susan
Keating, Sofia Kordylewska, Denise Karpinski, Marla Kozlak, Beth
Malone, Bunny Martinez-Mesa, Roemary Melvin, Gerry Monahan, Jim
Mulderig, Peter Murphy, Ronald & Josephine Mucarella, Kimberly
Muresan, Steve Nelson, Sarah Nhan, Betty Oakes, Ledy Olaes, Jeffrey
Olaes, Peggy O’Neill, Roy Pacheco, Gary Peck, James Prouty, Victor
Prown, Jane & Liam Putnam, Shannon Ramos, Jacqueline Reyna, Randy
Rimmey, Thomas Ryan, Calvin Rodan, John Romero, Kymm CivetteSalmonsen, Sandy Schram, Frances Sframeli, Iva & Ed Sherrick, Malgorzata
Sieminska, Jade Southwell, Michelle Stephens, Andrezej Surowiec, Mary
Ellen Storm, Dave Travis, Dawn Tucker, Fredie Vargas, Yoko Wada,
Michael Walsh, Mary Ward, Marie Walker, Pat Wilker, Christy Wood, .
Pray for Those Serving Our Country
SPC John Soto Alvarez, USArmy
Johnny Aviles, USNavy
Pvt Harlin A Camarena USArmy
PFC Justina Chritian, USMC
Lt. Trevor Alexander Cutler, USAF
SSgt Juan Carlos DeLeon , USMC
Matthew L. Dueñes USAF Academy Cadet
2nd lt. Michael A Dueñes, USAF
Major John DiGiambattista, USArmy
LCP Roel Phillip Foronda, Jr., USMC
Lt. General Michael T. Flynn, USArmy
Lt. Matthew Reynolds, USN
Brig. Gen. Charles A. Flynn, USArmy
Sgt. Hana Romer, USMC
Sgt. Kristopher Gillespie, USArmy
SSgt Nicholas Mark Romer,
PFC Matthew Hunn, USArmy
USMC
Lt. Mike Lauder, USN
Lance Corporal Charles
Lt. Kevin Miller, USN
Sandoval, USMC
1st Lt. Steven N. Moga
Major Robert J. Skopeck, Jr.
BM 2nd Class Tim Murphy, USCG
USAF
Airman Aaron T. Nacey, USAF
PFC Jeremiah James Sola,
Major Stephen Notery, USArmy
USArmy
SSgt Anna Isabel Hernandez-Payne
E2 Desmond Armand Tripodi,
USAF
USArmy
Sgt. Michael Werner, USMC
Sgt Danny Velez, USArmy
Major J.P. Peligrino, USArmy
Sgt Michael Werner, USMC
Captain Thomas Prestella, USAF
Captain Ted Putnam
Capt. Daniel S. Reed, USAF
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Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano
Jubilee Year of Mercy
Año del Jubileo de la Misericordia
Advent Penance Service
Servicio Penitencial de Adviento
Tuesday, December 22nd
Martes, 22 de diciembre
7:00pm
Communal Celebration of God’s Mercy
with Individual Confession and Absolution
Celebración Comunitaria de la Misericordia de Dios
Con Confesiones Individuales y Absolución
PLEASE NOTE: AND ERROR IN THE CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE THAT WAS MAILED TO
ALL, THERE IS NOT A SCHEDULED CONFESSION ON MONDAY DEC. 21ST IT IS AN
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE ONTUESDAY DECEMBER 22ND IN THE BASILICA.
SERRA’S PANTRY & OUTREACH MINISTRY—
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
Our Christmas Party will be held Sunday Dec. 20 and we expect to
distribute gifts and meals to more than 200 families. Please consider
helping with gifts, gift cards or cash donations. Gift donation bags are
being distributed after mass this weekend and can be returned with
gifts at the masses next weekend, Dec. 12-13 or dropped off at the
Parish Office anytime before Friday Dec. 18.
Questions? Please contact our Christmas Party Chair Barbara Lehman
at [email protected] or at 949 212 2927.
THANK YOU FROM SERRA’S PANTRY
The Pantry volunteers would like to recognize the following
organizations for their generous food donations during the
Thanksgiving season: Mission Basilica School, St. Margaret’s
Episcopal School, St. Ann School, Marco Forester Elementary
School, Ambuehl Elementary School and Emerald Expositions.
These organizations collectively donated more than 9000
pounds of non
perishable food
items to the Pantry.
Also a big thank you
to Trust One Components, St. Regis Hotel , Sapphire
Restaurant, Mission Hospital and St. Killian’s Food Pantry
for their very generous turkey donations to our pantry.
With these gifts we were able to distribute more than
360 Thanksgiving turkeys and meals to our clients helping
meet the food challenges in our community. Thanks so
December 13, 2015 †
Third Sunday of Advent
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INFANT BAPTISMAL MINISTRY
Is hospitality your gift? Do you like to help people feel comfortable and welcomed? Then the infant
baptismal ministry is a perfect opportunity to exercise your gift in our community of young parents. Join
our baptismal team of 3-4 people assisting our deacon and priests with the baptism of infants. When: Every
other month on third Sunday (5 times a year) from 2:15 to 4:00 PM in the basilica. Some of the tasks
include greeting the parent. godparents, family and friends, assisting them as they find their place in the
pews, filling the font with water, lighting candles, setting out the oils, gathering the candles, certificates, and
supplies for the baptisms, proclaiming the reading, preparing the area by the baptismal font, assisting the
deacon during the baptismal rite, Beginning in January. Training is provided. Contact Eileen Smith at 949234-1354 or [email protected].
DO YOU ATTEND 11:00 AM MASS ON SUNDAY?
Have you ever considered becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion? We are in need of more
ministers of Holy Communion at the 11 AM Mass, and we need YOU!
Qualifications: You must be over the age of 25 and have completed Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. If you are
married, you must have been married in the Catholic Church officiated by a priest or deacon. Contact Pat Smith at
949-240-6552 or [email protected] for more information.
CATECHIST WANTED
For middle school children who are preparing for baptism.
Classes meet on Monday evening 7-8:30 PM.
Qualifications: Able to teach and catechize, have completed all
sacraments of initiation, willing to be trained in safe environment
(online training), must be fingerprinted. Commitment: January
through May, 2016, once a week meeting in the Pastoral
Center. Contact Eileen Smith at 949-234-1354 or
[email protected]
YOU ARE…CALLED AND
GIFTED!
You are called to a special work of
love that only you can do!
You have been empowered with gifts
of the Holy Spirit!
Learn how discerning your gifts and
your call can change your life!
CALLED AND GIFTED WORKSHOP
--- Saturday, January 16, 2016 – 9 AM
RCIA DISMISSAL LEADERS NEEDED
to 3 PM
Three leaders are needed for middle school children who are not
Knight Hall,
baptized. One half hour….once a month…. you would lead the
St. Edward the Confessor
children in “breaking open the word” during the 9 AM mass. Easy,
Church, 33916 Calle La
rewarding ministry focused on helping the children understand the
Primavera,
Gospel and the Good News of Jesus Christ. Training
Dana Point
provided. Must be fingerprinted, completed online safe environment Cost: $35 –
training, and have completed all sacraments of
For more information and
initiation. Commitment: January through May 2016……..1/2 hour a registration, contact Joni Fleming –
month……Contact Eileen Smith 949-234-1354 or
[email protected]
[email protected]
FORMED.ORG…..THE BEST CATHOLIC CONTENT ALL IN ONE PLACE
Our parish just got FORMED! Access the truth, beauty and meaning of our Catholic faith anytime,
anywhere…with FORMED. Use it on your computer, tablet or smart phone. Multiple programs include
dvds, cds, movies and books about the Catholic faith. Access CATHOLICISM, Bishop Robert Barron’s
popular dvd series and the new program SYMBOLON, an overview of the Catholic faith, and other dvd
programs. Go to: www.formed.org. Enter the site by using our parish code: N7VHKG (all caps), then
establish a user name and password. If you have any questions, contact Pamela Dow
at [email protected] or Eileen Smith at [email protected], 949-234-1354
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Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano
MESSIAH
GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL
19 December 2015 2:00 pm
Admission is free
Featuring the Mission Basilica Mixed
Ensemble and period instrument
orchestra
Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano
31520 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Adopt an Instrument!
The Basilica Mixed Ensemble, accompanied by a period instrument orchestra, will
present the Christmas portions of Handel’s Messiah on Saturday, December 19th at
2:00 in the afternoon. We are seeking parishioner’s that are willing to adopt an
instrument at $250 for the program, so the concert can be presented free to the
community. Instrument Patrons will receive reserved seating and are invited to a
wine and hors devour reception following the program in the Mission Soldiers
Barracks.
Donations of sugar and cooking oil will also be accepted as “admission’ for the
program and all oil and sugar donations will benefit Serra’s Pantry.
Begin a spiritual journey that can
transform your heart and
mind.
STUDY……CONNECT……
TRANSFORM……
through a true Bible Study for
everyone that builds community.
Luke, the Gospel of Prayer
Thurs., Oct 1 thru April
7-8:45 pm
Pastoral Center Room D
Linda Tysdal
949.248.0522
Mary Ann Strindberg
949.240.5924
December 13, 2015 †
Third Sunday of Advent
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“ENJOYING THE OLD TESTAMENT” – DVD Lecture Series
Presented by Boston College’s Fr. Richard J. Clifford, S.J., Ph.D., Professor of Old Testament
Ever wonder about the Old Testament and what it all means?
Explore and come to understand the how the Old Testament leads us to Jesus Christ.
Discover valuable insights into your own life and faith.
You will receive a fundamental understanding of the Old Testament that will be a basis for future
study.
Monday morning – 9:15 to 10:45 AM (after 8:30 AM mass) twelve weeks starting January 4, 2016
Tuesday evening – 7:30 to 9 PM – twelve weeks starting January 5, 2016
Two – 25 minute dvd presentations each week, projected onto large screen. No homework. Just
watch and learn!
Mission Pastoral Center, second floor – Room C
Parish contact: Eileen Smith 949-234-1354 or [email protected]
No charge; bring a friend; attend any or all dvd lectures. Refreshments served.
BECOME AN RCIA PARISH SPONSOR!
Thinking about sponsoring one of our new inquirers? Learn how your compassion and support will benefit
someone who is seeking to become Catholic…. Contact Eileen Smith at 949-234-1354 or
[email protected]..
“My name is Sam Allen. I am not baptized and I am now seeking to become a
Christian. I feel as if God is calling me to follow him. Would you be willing
to help me? I need a parish sponsor to support me during my time of
preparation in the catechumenate. My background includes 13 years military
service in the Marine Corps. I started at Camp Pendleton and I’m familiar
with this area and love the Mission Basilica. I am anxious to continue my faith
journey to the sacraments of initiation. I would be honored if you would be
my sponsor.”
Contact Eileen Smith at 949-234-1354 or [email protected] for
more information on being a parish sponsor for Sam.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS SPIRIT 2015
We are in need Christmas cards with stamped envelopes (preferably Forever postage stamps)
Cards will be handed out to adults and youth incarcerated in the Orange County jails and juvenile
detention facilities to send to their families and loved ones.
♦ Please ensure the cards reflect our love for Jesus through the celebration of his Holy birth.
♦ Cards must be store bought all paper ONLY! (NO foil, glitter or any other sparkly materials)
♦
♦
Please consider purchasing extra cards for this ministry while doing your Christmas shopping this season.
We also accept Christmas cards and stamps any time throughout the year.
Please mail or bring the cards and stamps to us at:
Office of Restorative Justice/Catholic Detention Ministry
1820 W. Orangewood Ave., Suite 101
Orange CA 92868
Your generous support is greatly appreciated. For more information about us, check out our web site found
at; www.rcbo.org
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LETTER FROM MSGR. ART
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
In my previous bulletin letters we have reflected on two of the significant documents emerging from the final
session of the Second Vatican Council, the Declaration of the Church on Relations with Non-Christian
Religions (Nostra Aetate) and specifically our relationship with our Jewish sisters and brothers and the
Declaration on Religious Liberty (Dignitatis Humanae). The third and final significant document to be
promulgated as the great Council came to a close on December 7, 1965 was The Pastoral Constitution on
the Church in the Modern World (Gaudium et Spes).
The First Vatican Council that was held between 1869 and 1870, was abruptly “adjourned” as the Kingdom
of Italy invaded the Papal States, thus unifying Italy for the first time as part of what was known as the
Risorgimento. Pope Pius IX excommunicated the leadership involved in the usurpation of the Papal States
and declared himself a ‘prisoner of the Vatican,’ never to step foot again on Italian territory. The pope
forbade Italian Catholics to take part in the social and political life of the Italian government thus
exacerbating this estrangement of Church from State.
The resolution of what was called the ‘Roman Question’ finally took place under the pontificate of Pope Pius
XI in what become known as the Lateran Treaty (1929) that provided substantial monetary compensation to
the Holy See for the taking of papal lands together with acknowledging the special and privileged place that
the Catholic Church would hold within the Italian State.
While subsequent Popes reflected authoritatively on matters dealing with the social welfare of the human
family especially through their encyclical letters, the bishops of the Second Vatican Council felt it imperative
that a conciliar and hence ‘authoritative’ document be devoted to the Catholic Church's teachings about
humanity's relationship to society, especially in reference to economics, poverty, social justice, culture,
science, technology and ecumenism.
As a result of this desire, The Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, the longest of all
of the 16 conciliar documents was debated among the council fathers and eventually promulgated. It was
the only document whose topic had not been anticipated in the preliminary documentary preparations for
the council. Rather, it emerged out of the felt need of the Bishops gathered in council.
Next week we will look at the general topics covered by this groundbreaking document and its meaning for
the life of the Church in the last and present century.
Always forward!
Msgr. Art
Mission Hospital Auxiliary seeks Mission Parish Volunteers
Mission Hospital is seeking volunteers that are eager to serve others, seriously dedicated people
who are willing to undergo screening, and training, submit to annual written examinations, buy
your own uniforms, pay dues then to work a minimum of 4 hours per week performing essential
but non-medical tasks in Orange County’s award-winning largest and busiest hospital. The 582-bed
Mission Hospital and Regional Medical Center, located in Mission Viejo, is one of 14 hospitals
across the southwest operated as a ministry of action, compassion and service by the Sisters of St.
Joseph of Orange. Go on line to download an application from
www.mission4health.org/volunteer, schedule an interview and read about the programs and
volunteer opportunities. Join your committed fellow Mission parishioners who participate in this
vital ministry of service to others. Christ is calling; you are needed!
13 de DIciembre del 2015 †
Tercer Domingo de Adviento
MISSION BASILICA CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE – 2015
Sacrament of Penance /Confessions
Friday, Dec. 18
7:30 – 8:15 AM
Saturday, Dec. 19
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Tuesday, Dec. 22
7:00 – 9:00 PM
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE
Masses for the Solemnity of Christmas
Thursday December 24
Morning Mass 7:00 AM (Serra Chapel)
8:30 AM Mass Basilica
Christmas Eve
4:00 PM – (Basilica)
4:00 PM – (Gym)
6:00 PM – (Basilica)
8:00 PM - Vigilia Misa en Español (Basilica)
Coro Preludio a las 7:30 PM
10:00 PM - Pre- Service Concert 10:30 PM - Festive Vigil Mass / Misa (Basilica)
11:30 PM Carols (Serra Chapel)
Midnight (Serra Chapel) Latin Mass
Christmas Day Masses Friday December 25
7:30 AM - (Basilica)
8:00 AM - (Serra Chapel) Latin Mass
9:00 AM - (Basilica)
11:00 AM - (Basilica)
1:00 PM - Misa(Basilica)
NO 5:00 PM Mass on Christmas Day
Masses for New Year’s Eve 2015 Thursday December 31, 2015
7:00 AM - (Serra Chapel)
8:30 AM - (Basilica)
7:00 PM - (Español Basílica)
Masses for New Year’s Day Friday, January 1, 2016
7:00 AM - (Serra Chapel)
8:30 AM - (Basilica)
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13 de DIciembre del 2015 †
Tercer Domingo de Adviento
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Declaración de la Parroquia de la Misión
`Nosotros, la comunidad Católica de la Misión Basílica San Juan Capistrano,
un lugar de peregrinación y de paz,
estamos llamados a movernos “siempre adelante”.
Bendecidos por nuestra diversidad y
fortalecidos por nuestra identidad sacramental
como hermanos y hermanas en Cristo
nos regocijamos en vivir los valores del Evangelio de amor y justicia
en nuestro servicio a los demás.
PREGUNTA DE REFLEXION DE LA SEMANA
Tercer Domingo de Adviento
Sofonías 3:14-18a
Filipenses 4:4-7
13 de diciembre, Ciclo C
Lucas 3:10-18
Tema: “El Espíritu del Señor está sobre mí; me ha enviado para anunciar el Evangelio a los pobres”
Pregunta para los Adultos: ¿Cómo puedes vivir a diario las promesas de tu bautismo?
Pregunta para los jóvenes y niños: ¿Qué recuerdas de los relatos sobre tu bautismo? ¿Qué significa tu bautismo para ti
hoy día?
MENSAJE DE LA SEMANA:
Seguimos avanzando en el CAMINO de ADVIENTO. Es, pues, nuestro caminar con la esperanza de
ENCONTRARNOS de nuevo, con nueva fuerza, con el Señor que nos salva, la que nos va animando y
marcando el ritmo de nuestra andadura.
Ya hemos pasado más de la mitad de este tiempo. Y la imagen más adecuada es la de la MADRE en la espera
tensa, dulce y entrañable del hijo que lleva dentro de sí misma. Y la madre que espera a su hijo lo hace
activamente: ella misma se va preparando, tanto física como sicológica y anímicamente, como también en
todo el resto de detalles: los preparativos, las casa, las cosas necesarias. Ella no está ociosa. Sus manos, su
mente, su corazón, todo su ser está actuando para que la venida del nuevo ser no le coja desprevenida y a
éste no le falte nada.
Bella imagen ésta de la madre. Así es el ADVIENTO CRISTIANO. Y en este domingo un doble mensaje y,
además, claro:
* Primero: “Estad siempre alegres”: es la invitación de la Palabra de Dios y esto porque “el Señor está cerca”.
* Segundo: “cambiad”, “compartid” será la invitación del Bautista, para así poder ser bautizados en el nuevo
Bautismo del Espíritu del Salvador.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 6,
7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27
Martes: Sof 3:1-2, 9-13; Sal 34 (33):2-3, 6-7,
17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32
Miércoles: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Sal 85 (84):9-14;
Lc 7:18b-23
Jueves:
Gén 49:2, 8-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4ab, 7-8, 17;
Mt 1:1-17
Viernes: Jer 23:5-8; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 12-13, 18-19;
Mt 1:18-25
Sábado: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a;
Ps 71 (70):3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lc 1:5-25
Domingo: Mi 5:1-4a; Sal 80 (79):2-3, 15-16, 18-19;
Heb 10:5-10; Lc 1:39-45
ORACIÓN PARA EL ADVIENTO
Que el Dios de paz nos haga totalmente santos.
Que conserve nuestro espíritu sin mancha,
cuerpo y alma,
hasta la llegada de nuestro Señor, Jesucristo.
El que nos invita es siempre fiel —Dios nuestro Padre.
Vivamos en esperanza gozosa
de la revelación de la gloria
de nuestro Dios y Salvador, Jesucristo.
Que sea glorificado por siempre.
Ven Señor Jesús. Que tu gracia esté en todos nosotros.
—De Oraciones Biblicas, p. 11 por Lucien Deiss, CSSp, copyright 1979, Lucien Deiss. Publicado por
World Library Publications.
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Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano
Año Jubilar de la Misericordia
Tercer Domingo de Adviento
El Papa Francisco eligió inaugurar el Año Jubilar de la Misericordia el pasado martes porque el 8 de
diciembre marca el quincuagésimo aniversario de la clausura del Concilio Vaticano II. El Papa Francisco nos
recuerda que el Concilio inauguró una fase en la historia de la Iglesia. El Espíritu llamó a la Iglesia a
derrumbar muros que la habían hecho una fortaleza por mucho tiempo, y a proclamar el Evangelio en un
modo nuevo y más accesible. El Papa Francisco cita a san Juan XXIII declarando la“preferencia por la
medicina de la misericordia” de la Iglesia, y al beato Pablo VI proponiendo “al Buen Samaritano como
nuestro modelo de discipulado” (Misericordiae Vultus, 4). El Papa Francisco añade: “la misericordia de Dios
es el corazón palpitante del Evangelio” y que esa misericordia debe “alcanzar la mente y el corazón” de cada
discípulo (MV, 12). En el Evangelio de hoy, tres veces se pregunta “¿Qué tenemos que hacer?” El Papa
Francisco diría: Imita a Jesús, quien vino no empuñando el juicio de fuego que Juan el Bautista anunciaba, sino
en su lugar sanando, siendo compasivo, perdonando —¡misericordia!
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Citas del Papa Copyright © 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana.
Apertura de la Puerta de la Misericorda
Este martes 8 de diciembre se inicio el Año de la Misericordia, en que se abrio la Puerta Santa de la basílica de San
Pedro en Roma, ya partir de ésta, tal como expuso el Papa Francisco, las otras diócesis procederán también a la
apertura de la Puerta Santa en sus Catedrales. Aquí en la Mision Basilica tendrá lugar el domingo 13 de diciembre a
las 5 de la tarde.
Feligreses podrán asistir a este acto simbólico que se remonta a la Edad
Media y que cuenta con un gran significado espiritual. En el rito se abre y se
traspasa una puerta que significa la el paso hacia una vida de plena fe y viva
en el Evangelio, ya que la "puerta" simboliza Jesucristo mismo que en
persona dijo "Yo soy la puerta" (Jn 10,98).
Tomara lugar el Rito de inicio y seguidamente, se irá procesión hasta la
Puerta de la Misericordia, donde el Sr. Obispo Kevin Vann procederá a la
Apertura de la Puerta Santa. Después se hará una procesión de entrada
Basilica, recuerdo del Bautismo y se celebrará la Eucaristía que inaugura este
jubileo tan característico y único en comparación a los últimos, que se
celebraba sólo en Roma.
Fue el pasado 11 de abril, que el Francisco convocó el Año Jubilar
Extraordinario, "para vivir en la vida de cada día la misericordia que desde
siempre el Padre dispensa hacia nosotros". Así lo comunicaba el Santo
Padre en la Bulla Misericordiae vultus.
Según la historia y la tradición, los jubileos ordinarios tienen lugar cada 25 años, aunque se convocaban Jubileos
Extraordinarios que los Papas disponían motivados por las cicumstàncies. Este Año de la Misericordia el objetivo se
centra -tal como dijo el Papa Francesc- en hacer de la Iglesia "el eco de la Palabra de Dios que resuena fuerte y
decidida como palabra y gesto de perdón, de apoyo, de ayuda, de amor"(Misericordiae Vultus).
Otro rasgo característico de este año Santo es la implicación de todas las iglesias locales, por lo que por primera vez
en la historia, además de la apertura de la Puerta Santa de las basílicas romanas, todas las diócesis se unirán abriendo
las de sus Catedrales. Se descentraliza así este acto simbólico y se expande partes en todos los territorios, para que
toda Iglesia "está directamente comprometida a vivir este Año Santo como un momento de gracia y de renovación
espiritual", según dijo el Papa.
13 de DIciembre del 2015 †
Tecer Domingo de Adviento
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Queridos hermanos y hermanas,
En la carta de la semana pasada estuve reflexionando sobre el documento de la inauguración del Concilio
Vaticano II el cual radicalmente cambio las relaciones de la Iglesia en relación a los no-cristianos y aún más
específicamente hacia nuestros hermanos y hermanas Judíos.
El segundo documento de apertura que sigue en la cuarta y sesión final del Concilio durante el otoño del 1965
enfoco su atención a las relaciones de la Iglesia -Estado y la pregunta crítica sobre la "libertad de religión".
Anterior al Concilio. la recibida y enseñanza ordinaria de la Iglesia en relación a esta relación con el Estado fue
súbitamente resumida en el máximo; El error no tiene derechos. En otras palabras, dentro del "estado ideal", la
verdad de la fe Católica seria la establecida y protegida Religión del Estado. La expectativa para los no-católicos
era la conversión o 'tolerancia' de su presencia y tolerancia de sus maneras de hacer culto en la parte del
Estado.
Con el establecimiento de los Estados Unidos en el siglo 18 y la noción de la "separación de la Iglesia y Estado"
articulada en sus documentos de base, el tema de "libertad de religión' continua siendo un tema con nostalgia
para la Iglesia Católica en vista a los Estados Unidos.
Gracias a las reflexiones teológicas relacionadas a esta pregunta por el Jesuita americano, John Courtney
Murray (1904-1967) quien fue un experto teólogo o perito, en el concilio, se ha dicho que la única contribución
de los obispos norteamericanos para el Concilio Vaticano II ha sido reflejado en el documento conciliar
Dignitatis Humanae - Declaración de la Libertad Religiosa.
Entonces, después de un acalorado debate entre los padres conciliares, el Concilio eventualmente deberá llegar
a una declaración con claridad de apertura "desarrollada en la posición doctrinal de la Iglesia en relación a la
pregunta de la libertad religiosa:
Este Concilio Vaticano declara que la persona humana tiene derecho a la libertad religiosa. Esta libertad
consiste en que todos los hombres han de estar inmunes de coacción, tanto por parte de individuos como de
grupos sociales y de cualquier potestad humana, y esto de tal manera que, en materia religiosa, ni se obligue a
nadie a obrar contra su conciencia, ni se le impida que actúe conforme a ella en privado y en público, sólo o
asociado con otros, dentro de los límites debidos. Declara, además, que el derecho a la libertad religiosa está
realmente fundado en la dignidad misma de la persona humana, tal como se la conoce por la palabra revelada de
Dios y por la misma razón natural. Este derecho de la persona humana a la libertad religiosa ha de ser
reconocido en el ordenamiento jurídico de la sociedad, de tal manera que llegue a convertirse en un derecho
civil.
Todos los hombres, conforme a su dignidad, por ser personas, es decir, dotados de razón y de voluntad libre, y
enriquecidos por tanto con una responsabilidad personal, están impulsados por su misma naturaleza y están
obligados además moralmente a buscar la verdad, sobre todo la que se refiere a la religión. Están obligados,
asimismo, a aceptar la verdad conocida y a disponer toda su vida según sus exigencias. Pero los hombres no
pueden satisfacer esta obligación de forma adecuada a su propia naturaleza, si no gozan de libertad psicológica
al mismo tiempo que de inmunidad de coacción externa. Por consiguiente, el derecho a la libertad religiosa no
se funda en la disposición subjetiva de la persona, sino en su misma naturaleza. Por lo cual, el derecho a esta
inmunidad permanece también en aquellos que no cumplen la obligación de buscar la verdad y de adherirse a
ella, y su ejercicio, con tal de que se guarde el justo orden público, no puede ser impedido. (DH #2)
Siempre adelante, Mons. Art
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