Saint Joseph Parish Mission 1867 - Parish 1901 582 Hope Street Mountain View, California 94041 Phone: (650) 967-3831 ♦ Fax: (650) 691-1522 Website: www.sjpmv.org December 21, 2014 “A Catholic community of faith living in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, uniting people of many cultures in loving service to our brothers and sisters.” Parish Staff Mass Schedule Weekdays: 8:00am Monday - Friday (English) Saturdays: 8:00am; 5:30pm (Vigil Mass) Confessions: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Sundays: 7:00am; 8:30am; 10:00am, and 11:30am 1:00pm (Mass in Spanish) Tamil Mass: (second Saturday of the month) 7:00pm Holy Days of Obligation: 8:00am; 12:10pm, and 7:00pm (bilingual) Rev. Luis Vargas, Pastor (ext. 13) Email: [email protected] Rev. Jonathan Cuarto, Parochial Vicar (ext. 14) Email: [email protected] Diane Wollants, Parish Administrator Email: [email protected] Saint Joseph School Stephanie Mirenda-Knight, School Principal Phone: (650) 967-1839 Email: [email protected] Erika Underwood, Catechetical Coordinator Phone: (650) 691-1525 Email: [email protected] Hora Santa: Primer jueves del mes a las 7:30pm Saint Vincent de Paul Phone: (650) 967-3831 (ext. 25) (Please leave a message. Messages are heard Thursday and Friday evening and will be answered on Monday) To donate a car: Call 1(800) 322-8284 Office Hours Monday - Friday 1:30pm - 7:30pm Tamil Community Rev. Chris Arockiaraj, Spiritual Director for the Tamil Community and Chaplain on weekends Holy Hour: First Friday of the month at 8:30am Fourth Sunday of Advent The child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. —Luke 1:35 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT ECHOING MARY’S DECISION The angel Gabriel today confronts Mary with a mystery. The mystery of salvation in Christ is not a mystery that is solved, but a reality beyond our comprehension that we must choose to enter into. In the liturgy of the Eastern Church, everyone waits to see if Mary will enter into the mystery: God waits, Adam and Eve and all the souls of the dead who long for paradise wait, angels wait for new heavenly companions. And there is much rejoicing when her decision is “yes.” We have less dramatic choices offered to us, but the mystery of our salvation in Christ is by no means “solved.” We may understand it a bit better due to Mary’s “yes.” We may be a bit closer to it through the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. But it still remains a mystery to which we all must give our own “yes.” Soon we will be singing “O come, let us adore him.” May our Advent prayer, our echo of Mary’s “yes,” continue then, so we may enter into the mystery of our salvation in Jesus Christ, God among us. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — I will fix a place for my people. (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). Psalm — For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89). Second Reading — To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever and ever (Romans 16:2527). Gospel — Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word (Luke 1:2638). Welcoming New Members Our Parish Family warmly welcomes new members who live in the Mountain View Area. Please register by stopping at the parish office during office hours. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptisms (English) are held on the second and fourth Sunday of each month at 2:30pm. For information on the requirements; the preparation class for the parents/god parents, and to obtain a Registration Form please contact the Parish Office. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Couples preparing for Marriage should contact the Parish Office at least six months in advance to receive information about the requirements and to commence the preparation. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Communal Reconciliations are scheduled during Advent & Lent. Individual celebration is regularly scheduled on Saturdays from 4:00-5:00 PM or by appointment. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK AND ELDERLY If you know of parishioners who are ill or homebound and would appreciate receiving Communion from our Home Ministry Program, please contact the Parish Office. THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) This program is for those adults interested in learning about the Catholic faith, and for those wanting to complete the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation. For more information please contact Tony Berrios At (408) 917-0905 / (669) 237-6019 or email: [email protected] or alternatively call the Parish Office. SAINT JOSEPH PARISH CATHOLIC SCHOOL 1120 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View, CA 94040 (650) 967-1839 or visit www.sjmv.org A Diocesan Drexel School-Transforming Catholic Education—Saint Joseph Catholic School is a diverse community rooted in the Catholic Faith, fostering spiritual development, high student achievement, responsibility to self, and service to others. We offer: Grades–Transitional Kindergarten through 8th Grade. California Common Core Curriculum and offering Religion, Fine Arts, P.E., Band, Choir, Mandarin. Individualized learning by integrating technology into the classroom with differentiating instruction for each student: 1:1 iPads Grades 5 thru 8 3:1 iPads TK thru 4 Extended Day Care After School Sports 4th-8th Grade WCEA/WASC Accreditation Strong Sense of belonging Diverse faculty and student body led by an experienced principal. Saint Joseph School does not lawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, age, sex or disability in administration of educational policies, scholarship, loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs. LET US PRAY “Simbang Gabi” We commend to your prayers our parishioners who are sick at this time and for those who have died, especially Alfred Puccetti. The Filipino Catholic Federation of St. Joseph’s, Mtn. View, continues its tradition of the “Simbang Gabi” on December 16—24 at 5:30am. For further details, please call Severa Escober (650) 965-3855. DECEMBER 21—27 10:00am Merli De Mesa † Sunday Friday Saturday 8:00am Marivic P. Estrella † 8:00am Robert Meneses † Stewardship Report—due to early printing of this week’s bulletin the Stewardship Report is unavailable. SECOND COLLECTION—CHRISTMAS FLOWERS AND DECORATIONS Your donations will help to beautify our Church for the Christmas celebrations. Thank you for your generosity. Offertory Envelopes We are very grateful to all those who use their envelopes faithfully and consistently. For those who would like to join the Offertory Envelope System, please register at the Office. Thank you! CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24 5pm—Family Liturgy preceded by Carols at 4:30pm 7pm—Tamil Mass 9pm—Misa en Español 12mn —Midnight Mass preceded by Christmas Carols & Lessons at 11:30pm Christmas Day Thursday, December 25 English 7am, 8:30am, 10am, 11:30am Español 1pm (No 5:30pm Mass on Christmas Day) The Parish Office will be closed for the Christmas Holiday Please note that in accordance with the Diocese of San Jose’s Holiday Schedule for 2014, the Parish Office will be closed from December 23rd, 2014 to Friday, January 2, 2015. We wish you all the blessings of Christmas! Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos invites you to their New Year’s Recovery Retreat: A Non-silent Retreat for Women and Men December 30-January 1, 2015 Take the time for peace, quiet and fellowship with grateful people to welcome 2015. Let the steps and the tools of recovery prepare us for a rich and fruitful new year. Led by Fr. Tom Weston SJ Register at www.jrclosaltos.org Our Lady of Peace Church and Shrine Invites you to The Christmas Story—A Classic Carol Celebration Concert On Monday, December 22, 2014 at 7pm in the Church By St. Cecilia and Cherubim Choirs Bernadette Arnold, Director of Music Ministry Free admission St. Joseph’s Prayer Group Come join us in prayer every Monday, 7:30—9:00pm in St. Joseph Church Rectory from Monday, January 5, 2015. For more information call Carmen at (650) 641-3148. FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT After the angel came to Mary and told her that she would conceive the child in her womb and would call him Jesus, Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38) FAITH FORMATION What you have been doing as a family to prepare for Christmas. How have these preparations helped you to better celebrate the central mystery of Christmas, the Incarnation? What enabled Mary to say yes to God? Which of your Advent activities have made you more aware of God's grace in your life? -by Loyola Press Sunday Connections. THIS WEEK AT SAINT JOSEPH: DEC.21—DEC.27 SUN D.HALL/K SIMBANG GABI CHURCH 1:15 PM NIÑOS’ LITURGY DOYLE HALL 3—6 PM (A&E) DÉCOR SET-UP CHURCH 5—7 PM ENGLISH YOUTH CHOIR CHURCH AA MEETING D.HALL/K FILIPINO CATHOLIC FEDERATION D.HALL/K SIMBANG GABI CHURCH SJS REHEARSAL CHURCH HISPANIC GUITAR CLASS D.HALL/(C) TAMIL RESERVED DOYLE HALL FILIPINO CATHOLIC FEDERATION D.HALL/K SIMBANG GABI CHURCH 7—9 PM HISPANIC CHOIR CHURCH 7—9 PM JOVENES PARA CRISTO CR#2 6:30 —9 PM MON 5—7 AM 5:30—7:30 AM 9:30—11 AM We could use substitute catechist at least once a month. Please consider donating your time or talents:-) 4—9 PM 9—11 PM TUE UPCOMING: FILIPINO CATHOLIC FEDERATION 5:30—7:30 AM ANNOUNCEMENTS: Say yes to the call of the Lord and donate or volunteer with our Faith Formation process today! We could use donations for families that can not afford sacramental fees. 5—7 AM 5—7 AM 5:30—7:30 AM No Class on Sunday, December 21 through January 4th 2015. Classes resume on Sunday, January 11, 2015. Erika Underwood Catechetical Coordinator Phone: (650) 691-1525 Email: [email protected] 7:30—9 PM WED CHRISTMAS EVE 5:30—7:30 AM SIMBANG GABI CHURCH ENGLISH YOUTH CHOIR CHURCH CHRISTMAS CAROLS CHURCH FAMILY LITURGY CHURCH TAMIL RESERVED D.HALL/K 7 PM TAMIL MASS CHURCH 9 PM HISPANIC MASS CHURCH CHRISTMAS CAROLS CHURCH ENGLISH MIDNIGHT MASS CHURCH 3—4:30 PM For Students in High School 4:30 PM Faith Development: Meets 5:30pm on Wednesdays for Sacramental preparedness & to learn about our Catholic faith. 5 PM 5—10 PM Youth Group: Meets from 7—9pm Wednesdays in Father Doyle Hall to learn how to live our faith. For more information please call Kathi Horn (650) 425-3560 Church Bulletin Ads 11:30 PM 12 MIDNIGHT THU As you probably know, the ads on the back FRI cover of our bulletin pay the cost of actually printing the bulletins. Support those who advertise with us and let them know you saw their advertisement in the St. JoSAT seph Parish Bulletin. If you have a business, or if you know a person with a business ask them to consider advertising in the Church Sunday bulletins. For more information call 1800-231-0805. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OFF.MTG CR#1 CHRISTMAS DAY—REGULAR SUNDAY MASSES NO 5:30PM MASS 6 —7 PM MORNING GLORY CHOIR CR#1 7 —9 PM CORO DE JOVENES CHURCH 7—9 PM HISPANIC PRAYER GROUP DOYLE HALL 9:30 AM HISPANIC BAPTISMS CHURCH ENGLISH YOUTH CHOIR CHURCH 3:30—5:30 PM BULLETIN ARTICLES DROP OFF DATES For Dec. 28th submit articles by Dec. 16th For Jan. 4th submit articles by Dec. 24th For Jan. 11th submit articles by Dec. 31st CUARTO DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO IMITAR LA DECISIÓN DE MARÍA El ángel Gabriel hoy le presenta a María un misterio. El misterio de salvación en Cristo no es un misterio que se pueda resolver, sino una realidad más allá de nuestro entendimiento en la cual nos decidimos a participar. En la liturgia de la Iglesia Oriental, todos esperan para ver si María participará en el misterio: Dios espera, Adán y Eva y todas las almas de los muertos que anhelan el Paraíso esperan, los ángeles esperan tener nuevos compañeros celestiales. Y hay gran regocijo cuando su decisión es un “sí”. A nosotros se nos ofrecen opciones menos dramáticas, pero el misterio de nuestra salvación en Cristo de ningún modo queda “solucionado”. Puede que ahora lo entendamos un poco mejor gracias al “sí” de María. Puede que estemos un poco más cercanos a él mediante la pasión, muerte y resurrección de Jesucristo. Pero un misterio al cual todos debemos dar nuestro propio “sí”. Ya pronto estaremos cantando “Venid y adoremos”. Que nuestra oración de Adviento, a imitación del “sí” de María, continúe para que podamos participar en el misterio de nuestra salvación en Jesucristo, Dios-con-nosotros. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El Señor promete a David que su casa permanecerá para siempre (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). Salmo — Cantaré eternamente las misericordias del Señor (Salmo 89 [88]). Segunda lectura — Pablo ora para que Dios sea glorificado mediante Jesucristo (Romanos 16:25-27). Evangelio — El ángel Gabriel anuncia a María que ella concebirá al hijo de Dios (Lucas 1:26-38). Por favor tome nota que la Oficina Parroquial estará cerrada desde el martes 23 de diciembre de 2014 hasta el viernes 2 de enero de 2015, de acuerdo con el horario de vacaciones de la Diocesis de San Jose. Les deseamos una muy feliz y bendecida época Navideña! Jóvenes para Cristo te invitan a su Gran Cena de Gala “Reavivando el Espiritu en el 2015” Sábado 17 de enero de 2015 de 6pm a 11pm en el sótano de nuestra parroquia. Habra rifas y sorpresas! Adultos: $20 / Niños: $10 Habra venta de boletos los domingos después de Misa de 1:00pm. Para mas información comuniquese con Sandra Esparza al (650)630-2188. HORARIO DE MISAS EN ESPAÑOL PARA LA NAVIDAD Miercoles 24 de diciembre Misa en español a las 9 pm Jueves 25 de diciembre Misa en español a la 1 pm CATECISMO—PRIMERA COMUNION Las clases reanudarán el domingo 11 de enero de 2015. CATECISMO—CONFIRMACION Las clases se reanudarán el sábado 10 de enero de 2015. Se les recuerda que las Clases de Biblia se reanudarán el dia martes 13 de enero de 2015 a las 7pm. LA VOZ EN ESPAÑOL CONFESIONES Sábados de 4-5 PM o mediante cita BAUTIZOS (en español) Todos los sábados del mes a las 9:30am Comuníquese con nuestra oficina con dos meses de anticipación para informarse sobre los requisitos. MATRIMONIOS Los contrayentes deberán comunicarse con nuestra oficina con seis meses de anticipación para comenzar el proceso. CATEQUESIS PRIMERA COMUNION, CONFIRMACIÓN Y RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA DE ADULTOS (RICA) Tony Berríos (408) 917-0905 / (669) 237-6019 UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS Rev. Luis Vargas (650) 967-3831 x13 SAN VICENTE DE PAUL (650) 967-3831 x25 GRUPO DE ORACIÓN Maria y Luis Guevara (650) 960-3716 Jorge y Sandra Hernández (408)836-1809 GRUPO JÓVENES PARA CRISTO Antonio Gutiérrez (408) 796-2820