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St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church
December 13th
“3rd Sunday of Advent”
Email [email protected]
Web: stcatherineofalexandria.net
Facebook: St Catherine Of Alexandria Catholic Church
41875 “C” Street, Temecula, CA 92592
Christmas Mass Schedule
-Christmas Vigil, Thursday, December 24th at 4pm (Children’s Mass with
the Angelic Voices Children’s Choir)
-Christmas Vigil, Thursday, December 24th at 4:15pm (Di Leo Hall)
-Christmas Vigil, Thursday, December 24th at 7:00pm (Spanish)
-Christmas Vigil Mass during the Night, Thursday, December 24th at 10pm
-Christmas Mass during the Day, Friday, December 25th at
8am, 10am, 12pm and 2pm (Spanish)… no 6pm mass
Please bring your bells and ring them during the Gloria of the Christmas
masses, especially on Christmas night.
Parish Information
Pastoral Associate
Sacramental Life Ministries
Deacon Pat Necerato
[email protected]
676-4403
Director of Liturgy
Yolanda Ortiz
676-4403
& Catechetical Ministries [email protected]
Pastoral Council
Don Hitzeman 676-4403
Finance
CouncilJeff Irwin676-4403
Business Manager
Emmy Lontoc
695-6658
[email protected]
Office Manager
Sharla Ortiz
676-4403
Bulletin Editor
Parish Librarian
John Lawson
Terry Antuzzi
870-9990
676-7318
[email protected]
Infant Baptism
Julie Sprengelmeyer
970-8050
Confirmation/Adults
Anthony Karganilla
506-6653
Confirmation/Youth
Mary Hitzeman
693-2146
Holy Communion/Sick Frank Dagonese
514-6872
Resurrection Ministry
Rita Hernandez
676-5655
Wedding / Convalidation Mia Barth
693-2144
Retrouvaille Program
Dcn. Bob & Fran
695-6653
Vocation Director
Frank Dagonese
514-6872
Marriage Encounter
John & Raquel
699-6750
FuneralsMia Barth693-2144
Ministerios En Espanol
Directora De Edu. Maria Barth
[email protected]
Eucharestia Eduardo Baltonado
699-2801
BautizosMaria Barth587-0023
LectoresAmado Garcia696-2706
Movimiento Fam.
Fernando Martinez
760-8726
Caritas Casesoramiento
909-763-4970 #449
Uncion De Los Enfermos Maria Barth
587-0023
Grupo De Jovenes
Maria Barth
587-0023
Grupo Juvenil
Tony Carbajal
961-9312
Grupo de Oracion
Maria Espinoza 234-2037
Faith Formation
Little Church
Grades K-5 Coord.
Allison Willits
Letha Heylmun
714-244-6315
695-6656
Director of Youth Min. Diane Axline
& Evangelization
[email protected]
Religious Edu. Admin.
Mary Hitzeman
R.C.I.C Nicole Nolan
[email protected]
694-8614
[email protected]
Deacons
587-0023
693-2146
240-319-9519
Adult Faith Formation
R.C.I.ASusan Cline295-5971
Journey of Faith
Frank Dagonese
514-6872
Liturgical / Worship Ministries
Altar Servers Sharla Ortiz
676-4403
Holy Communion
Karen Ritchie
906-2279
GreetersMary Kleinvachter551-4813
LectorsErnie Cruz972-4336
UshersOscar Talosig252-4780
Environment & Art
Deacon Armando Servin 201-8348
Music Nancy Marshall285-5233
Music
7:25 am Daily 8:00 am Sun.
Nancy Marshall 285-5233
5:00 pm Sat. & 10:00 am Sun. Lori Ascani
698-3288
7:00 pm Sat. & 2:00 pm Sun
Rudy Vegara
775-1969
12:00 Noon & Childrens Choir
Andy & JR Santos 677-3075
6:00 pm Youth Mass
Mike & Debbie Sierras
676-6036
Bob Phillips695-6653
Dennis Malkowski302-3140
Efren Ramirez225-6240
Jim Kincaid265-1517
Christian Life Ministries
Filipino Ministry
Regina Applegate
Healing Ministry
George Montano
Knights of Columbus
Jim Purpura
Christian Life Ministries Paul Watkins
Bereavement Support
Rita & Bea Women’s Guild
Bea Galindo
Dance Ministry Zumba Bettina Alcantara
[email protected]
Events Coordinator
Jill Gonzales
587-0982
522-9072
587-0862
302-5326
676-5655
695-1546
719-6863
471-2692
Outreach Programs
Birth Choice
Crisis Pregnancy
296-3441
St. Vincent De Paul
Help/Food Pantry
587-6752
Catholic Charities924-9964
If your group or ministry has an announcement
to be placed in our bulletin, please submit it to
Sharla Ortiz 3 weeks prior to publication for
approval. If you would like the event to be
announced at Mass, the same 3 week policy
holds. Thank you.
Sharla Ortiz
[email protected]
___________________________________
This month the Arts & Environment Ministry
will be recognized
____________________________________
Please note that the New Parishioner
Orientation Meeting for Tuesday, December
15th is cancelled. We are sorry for any
inconvenience but will resume our normal
schedule of New Parishioner meetings on
January 19, 2016. Please mark your calendars
and we hope to see you then. If you have any
questions, let us know.
Mark Your Calendar
Our Lady of Guadalupe, December 12th, bilingual mass at
5pm followed by fiesta in Di Leo hall
New parishioner orientation, Tues. January 19th.
Spanish at 6:15pm/ English at 7pm
Please see page 6
Reconciliation Service, Wed. December 16th at 7pm
Simbang Gabi, December 19th, mass at 5pm followed by
party in Di Leo hall
Mary, Mother of God, January 1st, mass at 9am
Did you know?
1. Ninety (90) binders, ninety Hymnal books and ninety Missalettes were taken away from the
Church without permission…
2. Together more than 140 Missalettes and 120 Hymnal books were missing from the
Church…
3. If you see someone needs to keep a Missalette or a Hymnal book for one’s own use, please
ask that person to contact the office. The cost for each Missalette is $3.00, for a Hymnal book is
$6.50, and for a binder is $3.00
4. Any time someone carves into a pew in the Church, it may cost all of us $250.00 per pew; it
will be multiplied if more pews are damaged. Thank you for supervising and not allowing people
to damage the pews.
St Catherine is proud to offer the Parish Ministry
Formation Program here starting in January!

Beginning the Journey workshop-Saturday, Jan 30, 2016 8:30a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Called to Discipleship Mini Theology course-February 6 & 13 9AM-3PM and March 5 9-11:30AM

Experience of God Mini Theology course-March 12 &April 2 9AM-3PM and April 9 9-11:30AM

Jesus Mini Theology course-April 16 & 23 9AM-3PM and May 7 9-11:30AM

Church Mini Theology course-May 21 & June 4 9AM-3PM and June 11 9-11:30AM

Called to Serve Workshop-June 25 8:30AM-4:30PM
Reserve your spot today by contacting
Yolanda Ortiz, Director of Liturgy and
Catechetical Ministries at [email protected]
This Christmas, treat yourself and your family by registering for this year’s
2015 DDF
Assessments:
ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA
5th SUNDAY COLLECTION
November 29th 2015
Diocese Goal: 109,300
Parish Goal: 200,000
Total Goals 309,300
MASS TIME
# of ENV.
PLATE
ENV.
TOTAL
5PM
122
$618.00 $2,305.00
$2,923.00
7PM
71
$376.00 $673.00
$1049.00
8AM
115
$503.00
$2,684.00
$3,187.00
10AM
143
$1,099.00 $2,770.00
$3,869.00
12PM
102
$950.00 $2,154.00
$3,104.00
2PM
89 $927.00
$1,128.00
$2,055.00
6PM
106
$1,011.00
$1,730.00
$2,741.00
Office$1,455.00
Thanksgiving5461,113.00$632.00$1,745.00
TOTALS
773
$6,597.00
$15,531.00
$22,128.00
Received to Date: 144,456
Percent to Date: 46.70% Comparison from 5th Sunday in November 2014
$5,088.00
$14,703.00
$19,791.00
1,508.00
828.00
_ $2,336.00
Previous Year Increase/(decrease)
Mass Intentions
Date
December 14th
Robert & Theresa Miller
December 5th
Dick Settelmayer
December 16th
Linda Hason
Hour
Monday
7:25 am
Tuesday
7:25 am
Wednesday
7:25 am
December 17th
Dick Settelmayer
December 18th
Ann Savant
December 19th
Richard Atkinson & Children
Arturo Santiago
December 20th
Thursday
7:25 am
Friday
7:25 am
Saturday
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
Sunday
8:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
6:00 pm
Leticia S. Rudio / Helga Sedlmayer
Maria Cruz-Shaffer
Patrick J. Perico / Intentions of Parishioners
Adela D. Escobedo / Antonio D. Escobedo
Anna Galarowski
Diocese Over-goal Cash to Parish
Pledge to Date: 145,643
# OF DONORS
1,028
Deployed Military
SSGT Kyle Banogon USAF Alaska
RDML Allile Coetzee USN Afghanistan
LtCol Kodie L Dean USMC Afghanistan
PO2 Johnathan D. Buckles USMC Iraq
Major Damian Bess US Army Afghanistan
PFC Andrew Soria US Army Afghanistan
1st. Sgt Edward Gonzales USMC Iraq
Sgt. Juan C. Ramos-Torrelio USMC Afghanistan
Sgt. Anthony Zabala USMC Afghanistan
LCTL David S. Parrett USMC Iraq
LCPL Dane Davis USMC Afghanistan
SSGT Shane Lipetzky USMC Afghanistan
LCPL Richard M. Charron USMC Afghanistan
SGT Damian Michael Root USMC Afghanistan
CPL Paul A Borrero USMC Afghanistan
SGT Erik Ortiz USMC Afghanistan
SSGT Mary Rose Banogon USAF Portugal
SGT Antonio Aranda USMC Afghanistan
ASI Constantino Ramos USN Afghanistan
CPL Dominique M Lamelin USMC Kuwait
CPL Jake Parrett USMC Afghanistan
Tech Sgt Paul M. Lamelin USAF Pusan Korea
WE WELCOME NEW
PARISHIONERS TO OUR
PARISH FAMILY NEW
PARISHIONER
ORIENTATION
If you are interested in joining Saint Catherine
of
Alexandria Catholic Church please make
plans to join us at our next New Parishioner
Orientation scheduled for the following date and
times: January 19th, 2015 at 6:15 PM Spanish,
Parish Social Hall January 19th, 2015 at 7:00 PM
English Parish Social Hall This is an information
meeting lasting about 30 minutes and we are
committed to serving the needs of all those who
show interest in joining our Parish. In order for
people to understand the mission of the parish,
we invite all prospective members to this gathering. We will explain the mission and focus of
our parish and tell you how we meet our goal of
loving Jesus and growing together in His love.
Our Pastor, Fr. Anthony Dao, Fr. Sergio Renteria
(Parochial Vicar), deacons and staff are committed to our parishioners. We will also share
with you the expectations of the new parishioners who will participate in the active life of the
parish. At the New Parishioner Orientation,
literature and registration forms are given out
and you can complete them on site if you wish.
The priests, deacons, and staff are available to
assist new parishioners through every step of
their journey and if you would like additional
information, we can be reached through the Pastoral Office at 951-676-4403. We look forward
to meeting you.
Please Pray for the ill and hospitalized members of our
Parish, their families & caregivers. “Please remember our
Elderly and Homebound as well” Please email to jmlfaith@
gmail.com If you would like a prepetual prayer request
please contact Irene Roney at 304-2474
Isabell Vargas Jim McCarthy Emmanuel Lopez Marc Wright Stacy Gibbons
Paul Fitzpatrick
Bobbi Martinez
Ascencion Marin
Gabriella Stumetz
Patricia Pedersen
Francisca Soto Mary McClintock Juanita Tarango
Mary Anne Hague
Irene Marin
Colleen Dalton
The Filipino Ministry invites
the Parish Community in Celebrating
Blessings, Dcn. Pat Necerato, Pastoral Associate
Saturday, December 19, 2015
St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church
Mass: 5:00 PM
Reception and entertainment follows at DiLeo Hall
Merry Christmas * Maligayang Pasko
Free Counseling For Those Affected By San Bernardino Tragedy
OPEN LETTER FROM KEN F. SAWA
CEO OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES SAN BERNARDINO & RIVERSIDE COUNTIES
Dear Friends,
Our community is deeply shocked and terribly impacted by the recent tragedy in our city. For 35 years, Catholic
Charities has served those in crisis in our region, and so we naturally extend our arms out to those affected by
the horrendous act of violence.
Currently, we are offering free counseling services to those affected directly or indirectly and are having difficulties coping with the aftermath of the tragic incident. Simply call our Counseling Services at (909) 763-4970 to
arrange for an appointment with a therapist.
Additionally, you may click on the links below for guidance that may be helpful to you, children, neighbors, and
loved ones.
•
Suggestions for Coping with Critical Incidents
•
After Disaster: Information for Teens
•
Suggestion to Help Children After a Critical Incident
•
Children’s Reactions After a Critical Incident
In the days, weeks, and months to come, Catholic Charities will be here to provide as much help and hope as
possible to assist our community as it regains its equilibrium after being confronted by such an unexpected and
horrible tragedy.
For more information, please call (909) 388-1239.
Ken F. Sawa, MSW, LCSW
CEO/Executive Vice Presiden
Stop Assisted Suicide in CA before it’s too late!
Earlier this year, through a Special Session, the CA legislature passed assisted suicide, allowing doctors to prescribe overdose medication to terminally ill patients. Join a coalition of physicians, nurses, disability-rights organizations, and people of all faiths to stand for the lives of our elderly and dying and oppose assisted suicide! On
the weekends of December 5/6, 12/13, &19/20 petitions will be available for signature outside of Masses. Signers
must be registered to vote in California and can only sign once.
Why Oppose Assisted Suicide?
•
Sends the Wrong Message: Legalizing suicide for the terminally ill, while discouraging it for the rest of
the population, teaches that the lives of the ill and disabled do not matter to our society.
•
Will Worsen Patient Care: Patients in other states, like Barbara Wagner in Oregon, are being denied treatment prescribed by their doctors, and instead offered drugs for assisted suicide.
•
Will Increase Non-Terminal Suicide Rates: Suicides skyrocket when assisted suicide is legalized. Oregon's
suicide rate for non-terminal people increased 49% after assisted suicide became legal.
K-5 FAITH FORMATION
6-8 YOUTH MINISTRY
Information on faith formation, middle school youth ministry and angelic voices
December 12-13, 2015
 K-5 News  K-8-Food Drive
December 16th-last class before January.
We will continue our contest to see who’s
class brings in the most food items for St. Vincent
de Paul until Wednesday December 16, last day.
And we will announce the winning class then.
We are all very grateful to our students,
parents/grandparents/Godparents even neighbors
who continue to prove their Love of God through
the children. The Wednesday classes are helping us
pull Together as family. It is a blessing
To be a part of. Please check your child’s
folder for flyers And personal messages to you.
Middle School Snacks
December 16-all parents are
invited to join us for a
Christmas potluck!
Please bring snacks before the program begins-we break open the Word promptly at 6!
To receive texts about
upcoming events, text the
following messages
(beginning with @) to 81010
@sca230 for the 2:30 session
LITTLE CHURCH: The Nativity Story
Every Sunday in December
Children will experience Advent through prayer, songs, story time and make a
special craft each week as we prepare for the birth of our Lord.
Who: All Children Age 2 -5 years
What: Our youngest Catholics Faith formation-
NO registration required!!)
Where: Youth Center Basement
When: 10am Mass, each Sunday
Program is year round with age appropriate lessons based on the liturgical
calendar
Why: T learn the true meaning of Christmas while having fun!!
Joyfully Serving Jesus,
Allison Willits, Program Coordinator
[email protected], 714-244-6315
"Angelic Voices."
Our beautiful children’s choir
Performed last week.
What a great blessing for us!
If you would like to be part of
this ministry, practice is
every Wednesday at 4PM
contact Andy and JR Santos
for more information at
sanos_andrea
@hotmail.com
Cell: 951-691-2267
Home: 951-677-3075.
YOUTH MINISTRY AND
FAMILY EVANGELIZATION
Information on Youth, Young Adults, Mission trips, Retreats and Family Catechesis
What does Comprehensive Youth Ministry look like here?
From the USCCB’s document, Renewing the Vision:
“If parishes are to be worthy of the loyalty and active participation
of youth, they will need to become "youth-friendly" communities in
which youth have a conspicuous presence in parish life. These are
parish communities that value young people—welcoming them into
their midst; listening to them; responding to their needs; supporting
them with prayer, time, facilities, and money. These are parish
communities that see young people as resources—recognizing and
empowering their gifts and talents, giving them meaningful roles in
leadership and ministry, and encouraging their contributions. These
are parish communities that provide young people with
opportunities for intergenerational relationships—developing
relationships with adults who serve as role models and mentors. In
short, "youth-friendly" parish communities make a commitment to
young people and their growth.”
If you see a young adult in Mass by themselves or with one or two
others, give them a smile and a introduce yourself. Make them fell
welcomed and supported and help them to find out more about this
beautiful community of believers. Your welcome will tell them more
about this community than all the sermons and webpages out there.
Mass Card
Your Name
Date
Mass time
Priest
Homily Topic:
To receive texts about all our high school and young adult activities,
text these messages to phone number 81010:
High School: @stcyouth
st
1 year Confirmation: @mrsaxline
2nd year Confirmation: @stcconf1
Mission Trip: @16mis
Youth Band and Choir: @ymmus
Young Adults: @stcya
December 12-13, 2015
@verizon.net
YOUTH MASS NEWS
Thank you for your support
for our Youth Mass!
To donate to St Catherine’s
online, follow the link to
Parishpay on our website.
If you can help with
one of our Ministries
during the Mass, see
Diane before or after
Mass or email her at
[email protected]
ALL PARISIONERS ARE
INVITED TO JOIN US in the
Hall Sundays at 4:30 or
Wednesdays at 2:30 or 6:15 to
take your own faith journey.
This month’s topic is Advent!
 December 13 and 16 we will
explore our Church traditions of
Grace and Advent.
 No parent catechesis from
December 20-January 3. Have
a blessed Christmas season.
 Our journey continues January 6
with a new topic: Encountering
Christ!
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Shout for joy! Sing joyfully! Be glad and exult! The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a mighty
savior (Zephaniah 3:14-18a).
Psalm — Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 12).
Second Reading — Rejoice! The Lord is near. Make your requests known to God (Philippians 4:4-7).
Gospel — John tells his hearers to share their possessions with the needy; be honest; do not threaten or accuse others
falsely (Luke 3:10-18).
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
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Monday:
Third Sunday of Advent
St. John of the Cross
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — ¡Canta! ¡Da gritos de júbilo! ¡Gózate y regocíjate! El Señor tu Dios está entre ustedes y es un
poderoso salvador (Sofonías 3:14-18a).
Salmo — El Señor es mi Dios y salvador (Isaías 12).
Segunda lectura — ¡Alégrense! El Señor está cerca. Presenten sus peticiones a Dios (Filipenses 4:4-7).
Evangelio—Juan dice a sus oyentes que compartan sus posesiones con los necesitados; que sean honrados; que no
amenacen ni acusen a otros injustamente
(Lucas 3:10-18).
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Martes:
Miércoles:
Jueves:
Viernes:
Sábado:
Domingo:
Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27
Sof 3:1-2, 9-13; Sal 34 (33):2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32
Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Sal 85 (84):9-14; Lc 7:18b-23
Gén 49:2, 8-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17
Jer 23:5-8; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25
Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71 (70):3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lc 1:5-25
Mi 5:1-4a; Sal 80 (79):2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lc 1:39-45
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS
Domingo:
Lunes:
Miércoles:
Tercer Domingo de Adviento
San Juan de la Cruz
Primer día de las Posadas
Simbolismo de la Imagen de Guadalupe
La milagrosa imagen producida en el delantal o tilma del beato Juan Diego es rica en simbolismo. La luz aureola
o luminosa que rodea a la Señora es una reminiscencia de la "mujer vestida de sol" de Apocalipsis 12: 1. La luz
es también un signo del poder de Dios que ha santificado y bendecido el que aparece. Los rayos del sol también
serían reconocidos por los nativos como un símbolo de su dios supremo, Huitzilopochtli. Por lo tanto, la señora
surge escondido paro no extinguir el poder del sol. Ella ahora va a anunciar el Dios que es más grande que su
dios sol.
La Señora está de pie en la Luna. Una vez más, el simbolismo es el de la mujer de Apocalipsis 12: 1 que tiene la
"luna debajo de sus pies". La luna de los meso-americanos era el dios de la noche. Al estar en la luna, ella demuestra que ella es más poderoso que el dios de la oscuridad. Sin embargo, en la iconografía cristiana la media
luna bajo los pies de la Virgen suele ser un símbolo de su virginidad perpetua, y en ocasiones puede referirse a su
Inmaculada Concepción o Asunción.
Los ojos de la Virgen de Guadalupe están mirando hacia abajo con humildad y compasión. Esta fue una señal
para los pueblos originarios que no era un dios, ya que en su iconografía los dioses miran hacia delante con los
ojos bien abiertos. Sólo podemos imaginar cómo tiernamente sus ojos miraban al Beato Juan Diego cuando ella
dijo: "No se turbe tu corazón ni te agobies por la pena. ¿No estoy aquí que soy tu Madre?"0
El ángel apoyo a la Señora da testimonio de su realeza. Para los indios mesoamericanos sólo los reyes, reinas y
otros dignatarios se realizarían en los hombros de alguien. El ángel es el transporte de la Dama a la gente como
una señal de que una nueva era ha llegado.
El manto de la Virgen es de color azul-verde o turquesa. Para los nativos, este era el color de los dioses y de la
realeza. También fue el color de las fuerzas naturales de la vida y la fecundidad. En el arte cristiano, azul es un
símbolo de la eternidad y la inmortalidad. En el judaísmo, era el color de la túnica del sumo sacerdote. El limbo
u oro borde de su manto es otro signo de nobleza.
Las estrellas en el manto de la Virgen muestra que ella viene del cielo. Ella se presenta como la Reina del Cielo,
con los ojos de una madre humilde y amorosa. Las estrellas también son un signo del carácter sobrenatural de la
imagen. La investigación del P. Mario Rojas Sánchez y el Dr. Juan Homero Hernández Illescas de México (publicado en 1983) muestra que las estrellas en el manto de la Virgen en la imagen son exactamente como las estrellas
del solsticio de invierno aparecieron antes del amanecer en la mañana del 12 de diciembre 1531.
El color del vestido de la Virgen es rosa pálido o rojo. Algunos han interpretado esto como el color de la aurora
que simboliza el comienzo de una nueva era. Otros apuntan a la roja como un signo de martirio por la fe y el
amor divino.
El broche de oro cruz rodeada por debajo del cuello de la túnica de la Virgen es un símbolo de la santidad.
La faja o arco alrededor de la cintura es un signo de su virginidad, pero también tiene varios otros significados.
El arco aparece como una flor de cuatro pétalos. Para los indígenas esta fue la Ollin Nahui, la flor del sol, un símbolo de plenitud. La flor en forma de cruz también estaba relacionado con el cruce de palos que producen fuego.
Para ellos, este fue el símbolo de la fecundidad y la vida nueva. La elevada posición del arco y la leve hinchazón
del abdomen muestran que la Señora está en "encinta". Según el Dr. Carlos Fernández del Castillo, un obstetra
líder de México, la Virgen aparece casi a punto de dar a luz con la cabeza hacia abajo para
bebé descansa verticalmente. Esto solidificar aún más su identificación con la mujer del
Apocalipsis 12 que está a punto de dar a luz.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
This week, our celebration of Advent makes a transition in ritual and texts. Beginning December 18, the countdown of nine days (a novena) to Christmas sees a heightened
sense of expectation, and also a turning from the call of the
Baptist in the wilderness to the events leading up to Jesus’
birth. In ancient Spain, December 18 was once celebrated as
the “Feast of the Expectancy,” and customs grew up to heighten
readiness in the homes.
Some customs arise from monastic life and practice
and spill over into our parish life. Beginning tonight, those
who pray Vespers will sing in the opening phrase a beautiful
title of Christ. These titles belong to a collection of opening
phrases called the “O Antiphons” after the awe-inspired “O”
sung on the first note. There’s a playful code in the titles: O
Wisdom, O Lord, O Flower of Jesse, O Key of David, O Dawn,
O Ruler, O Emmanuel. When you take their Latin names—Sapientia, Adonai, Radix, and so on—the titles form an acrostic
when you read them backwards: “ERO CRAS.” In Latin, that is
translated as “I will be there tomorrow!” It’s as if Christ were
answering the prayers of the waiting people in the words of the
prayers themselves.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
General Mass Schedule
Day of the Week Mass Times
Monday Thru Friday 7:25AM (Eng)
Saturday Vigil 5:00PM (Eng)
7:00PM (Span)
Sunday
8:00AM (Eng)
10:00AM (Eng)
12:00 NOON (Eng)
2:00PM (Span)
6:00PM (Eng)
Reconciliation Services
Wednesday, December 16th 7:00 pm
Rev. Anthony Dao, Pastor
Rev. Sergio Rentería,
Parochial Vicar
Assistant Clergy:
Rev. Anthony DiLeo,
Pastor Emeritus
Rev. John Wagner
Pastor Emeritus
Msgr. Don Webber
Deacons:
Dennis Malkowski - EfrenRamirez
Armando Servin
Retired Deacons:
Jim Kincaid - Robert Phillips
Deacon Pat Necerato
Pastoral Associate
[email protected]
Parish Information
Church Office Hours
8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday - Friday
Tel. (951) 676-4403 Fax. (951) 695-6659
41875 “C” Street, Temecula, CA 92592
Email: [email protected]
Web: stcatherineofalexandria.net
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