Iglesia San Vicente de Paúl Reverend Jerome T. Karcher Pastor—[email protected] Mary Kay Lamarre-Liturgy/Family Life [email protected] Patty Ledezma-Parish Life [email protected] Reverend Sergio Ramos Parochial Vicar—[email protected] Magaly Bernal—Ministerio Hispano [email protected] Deacon Gerard Wallace [email protected] Emmy Sanchez—Faith Formation Administrative Assistant [email protected] Deacon Angelo Giambrone [email protected] Karen Srajer—Parish Manager [email protected] Brian Henritze—Youth and Young Adult Ministries [email protected] Rose Clarke—Finance Manager [email protected] Elsa Lusk—Christian Initiation Adult Confirmation [email protected] Maria Zamora—Secretary/Office Manager [email protected] Grant Sevdayan—Choir Director [email protected] Rose Antognoli—Faith Formation [email protected] 8345 Talbert Avenue Huntington Beach California 92646 OFFICE HOURS Monday—Friday: 9:00 AM-8:30 PM Closed for Lunch 12:30 - 1:30 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Phone: (714) 842-3000 Fax: (714) 842-6780 Web: www.svdphb.org Our Parish Mission Following Jesus and centered in the Eucharist, we worship God and serve others. Siguiendo a Jesús y enfocados en la Eucaristía, adoramos a Dios y servimos al prójimo. Sunday Masses in English Misas Dominicales en Español Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:00; 8:30; 10:00; 11:30 AM; 5:00 PM Sábado: 6:30 PM; Domingo: 1:00 PM Daily Masses Misas Diarias en Inglés 7:00 AM: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 AM: Monday through Saturday Holy Day Masses 6:30 PM Vigil: 7:00 AM; 8:30 AM: 6:30 PM Bilingual Sacrament of Penance Saturdays 3:30 PM Sacrament of Baptism Pre-baptismal classes for Parents & Godparents Baptisms monthly. Call the Office for information and requirements. Sacrament of Marriage Please contact a Priest at least six months prior to anticipated Wedding. Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Mondays after 8:30 AM Mass Eucharistic Adoration and Exposition Monday 9:00 AM through Thursday 7:00 PM 7:00 AM: Martes, Miércoles y Jueves 8:30 AM: Lunes a Sábado Misas de Obligación en Español 6:30 PM Bilingüe Sacramento de Penitencia Sábados a las 3:30 PM Sacramento de Bautismo Clases pre-bautismales para padres y padrinos Llame a la Oficina para requisitos e información. Sacramento de Matrimonio Favor de ponerse en contacto con un Sacerdote por lo menos seis meses antes de la boda. Quinceañeras en Grupo Una vez por mes. Llame a la Oficina tres meses antes. Exposición y Adoración al Santísimo Lunes 9:00 AM a Jueves 7:00 PM Page Two December 27, 2015 St. Vincent de Paul Church THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH NEW YEAR’S DAY 2016 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ. As we cross the threshold into the New Year 2016 we are graced to belong to a vibrant Catholic community of faith in which we desire to grow in discipleship. This “discipleship” is not reserved to the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, but is the call for every Christian. This is why we offered the Alpha Course that 500 parish members participate in during the 10 week sessions. It brought fellowship, deeper love for Jesus and a desire for holiness. Alpha will be presented again in April! Discipleship is discovered and lived out in the daily routine of everyday life. For the Holy Family it meant times of great peace and joy as well as time of great challenge and concern. Like them, in each situation we look to God, a Loving Father, who is always with us, always near to us. Let us grow as disciples of Jesus by being attentive to God each day this New Year! PASTORAL SERVICES APPEAL (PSA) 2016 Again, this year our diocese is providing opportunities to share in the joy of giving through the PSA “Proud to be Catholic, Know .Love . Serve” campaign. This annual campaign supports diocesan ministries in many ways. Please look for a letter from Father Jerome in early January with information on the 2016 PSA campaign. Together we are united in the Catholic faith knowing that through your generosity many people will be served. Thank you for your participation in the life of the parish and diocese. Blessings for the New Year 2016! What is RCIA and who is it for? Father Jerome T. Karcher Prayer Vigil for Peace New Year's Eve from 8 p.m. through the night until 4 a.m. Jan. 1, 2016. Come with praise, love & gratitude; Come with your longing for peace. Come, bring your needs and hopes, with all your desires for peace to fill our hearts, homes, church & world. "Come to me all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest." Vocal prayers offered each hour. No hospitality room this year. Keep coffee, etc. in your cars, please. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process whereby new members join the Catholic Church, designed specifically for the following: 1. For adults who have never been baptized and who want to inquire about the Catholic faith. 2. For adults who have been baptized into another Christian tradition (Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, etc.) who want to inquiry about the Catholic faith. 3. For baptized Catholic adults who have not completed the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation and need more faith formation. The RCIA process of becoming Catholic meets on Wednesday nights from 7 PM to 8 PM in Meeting Room 8. You can enter at any time during the year. All those interested in becoming Catholic must experience a full liturgical year in the church; therefore, it is good to enter the journey as soon as possible. Please contact Elsa Lusk at the parish office: 714-842-3000 x12 or [email protected]. Page Three December 27, 2015 St. Vincent de Paul Church Altar Server Training Coming January 2016! Thank you to all the Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Hospitality Ministers, Lectors, Musicians, Parking Directors, and Sound Technicians who served at the various Christmas Masses giving of their time and talents generously for the benefit of the Parish Community. And a special thanks to all the volunteers who climbed ladders, strung lights, moved Nativity figures and everything else that was done to create our beautiful Christmas environment. MANTOMAN A CATHOLIC MEN’S GROUP Join other men in our parish to grow in faith and support each other in their Christian lives! Meetings are the second Saturday of the month from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM! Bring a friend! Participation in Holy Mass How can I get more out of Mass? What more should I put into Mass? Why does Mass seem boring? If you find yourself asking these and other similar questions, come join us as we discuss ways to help you improve your participation at Mass and help you to see the wonderful gift that is the Mass. Saturday, January 9, 2016 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM  Rooms A-B Questions: contact Dennis London at: [email protected] Cleaning Scheduled The Hall and Kitchen floors will be cleaned on Monday, December 28. CHILDREN’S CHOIR Encourage your children to become part of SVDP-Children’s Choir! They will receive elementary music education; proper voice training and right technique for good breathing support, music literacy and appreciation, learn Catholic sacred music repertoire and more. Please pick up an application at the Parish Office. To encourage growth to this vibrant ministry, adjustments to rates have been made! Tuition is only $10 per month! For more information contact: Victoria Sevdayan, Director, at 310.212.3479 or 310.480.6786 or [email protected]. All boys and girls who have received their First Holy Communion and are in at least the third grade are invited to serve as Altar Servers. Altar Servers generally serve about once a month at the Mass they typically attend. There are no fees required, just a willingness to serve God and the Parish. Parents are encouraged to attend the training to support their children’s ministry. All new servers should attend any 4 of the 5 training sessions in the Church: Wednesdays January 13 & 27 5 pm to 6:30 pm Saturdays January 9 & 23 10:30 am-12 pm Saturday January 30 2 pm –3:30 pm Wednesday, January 13 @12:00 PM Topic: FR. DAMIEN of Molokai Come learn of the life of Fr. Damien. Join us for fellowship and a great talk. Further information – Nancy Sink, 714-724-1732 "Gospel of John" Bible Lecture Series Presented Weekly Beginning in January. Come listen to, and hear, God's amazing call of Transforming Love as presented by St. John, the Beloved Apostle. Starting January 12 - Every Tuesday at 7:00 PM in Meeting Rooms 1+2 For Information: 714-963-2745 or 714-842-3000 Starting January 14 - Every Thursday at 9:30 AM in the Parish Hall For Information: 714-596-6791 or 714-892-1312 NEW Life Story Writing Group Forming! A new Life Story Writing group is forming to offer ideas, activities and inspiration from the Guided Autobiography program. Each of us has had unique experiences so here is a chance to record them for yourself and others. This ten-week program will begin on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 from 10:00-12:00 in Room C. For information contact Nancy Sink, 714-724-1732. Page Four Deciembre 27, 2015 LA SAGRADA FAMILIA DE JESÚS, MARÍA Y JOSÉ. AÑO NUEVO 2016 Queridas Hermanas y Hermanos en Cristo: Al cruzar el umbral del nuevo año 2016, lo hacemos con plena conciencia de la labor de la providencia de Dios en nuestras vidas y en nuestro mundo. Tenemos la gracia de pertenecer a una vibrante comunidad católica basada en el discipulado, en lo cual deseamos crecer en nuestra fe. Esta “discipulado” no es exclusiva para la Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José. Es el estado al que toda familia debe aspirar. El discipulado se descubre y se vive en la rutina diaria. Para la Sagrada Familia, esto representó épocas de gran paz y alegría, así como periodos de retos y preocupación. Nosotros, en cada situación, nos volvemos hacia Dios Padre que siempre está con nosotros en cada situación; y nosotros, volvernos fielmente hacia Él, en cada circunstancia, ya sea de felicidad o de dolor. ¡Que nuestra meta sea crecer en la fe permaneciendo atentos a Dios cada día del nuevo año! ¡Reciban mis bendiciones para el Año Nuevo 2016! Padre Jerome T. Karcher Únase al Coro de Niños de San Vicente De Paul Si a su hijo(a) le gusta cantar…Animalo la que empiece su educación musical, con entrenamiento de voz y técnicas de respiración que ayudan al canto, aprendizaje de notas musicales, música religiosa y mucho más! Salamente $10 por mes! Obtenga una aplicación en la Oficina Parroquial o por email. Para mayor información llamar a Sra. Victoria Sevdayan, Directora 310-212-3479 o 310 480-6786 [email protected]. Oficina Parroquial Cerrada en observación del Año Nuevo ~ ~ Viernes, 1 de enero. QUE TENGAN UN BENDECIDO AÑO NUEVO!! St. Vincent de Paul Church SERVICIOS PASTORALES (PSA) 2016 Una vez más, este año nuestra diócesis está proporcionando oportunidades para compartir la alegría de regalar a través de la campaña PSA Orgulloso De Ser Católico, Conocer .Amar . Servir”. Esta campaña anual apoya ministerios diocesanos de muchas maneras. Por favor, busque una carta del padre Jerome a principios de enero con información sobre la campaña PSA 2016. Juntos estamos unidos en la fe católica sabiendo que a través de su generosidad serán servidos muchas personas. Gracias por su participación en la vida de la parroquia y la diócesis. Sesiones de entrenamiento para ser Monaguillos Todos los niños y niñas que han recibido su Primera Comunión y están por lo menos en el tercer grado, están invitados a servir como monaguillos. Monaguillos sirven generalmente una vez al mes en la misa que normalmente asisten. No hay costo, sólo la voluntad de servir a Dios y a la Parroquia. Animamos a los padres a asistir con sus hijos al entrenamiento para apoyarlos. Todos deben asistir a 4 de las 5 sesiones de entrenamiento en la iglesia: miércoles Enero 13 y 27 5 pm to 6:30 pm sábados Enero 9 y 23 10:30 am—12 pm sábado Enero 30 2 pm—3:30 pm ¡Gracias a todos los monaguillos, los Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión, los ministros de hospitalidad, Lectores, músicos, directores de estacionamiento, y los técnicos de sonido que sirvieron en las diversas misas de Navidad. Gracias por dar de su tiempo y talento con generosidad. Y un agradecimiento especial a todos los voluntarios que subieron las escaleras, instalaron luces, movieron figuras del pesebre y todo lo demás que se hizo para crear nuestro hermoso entorno de la Navidad. Fiesta en Honor a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Gracias a los donadores de los premios del sorteo: A P Auto Repair Don Jose Mexican Restaurant Aztecas Restaurant Surf City Meats Mario’s 5 Points Restaurant Carniceria Hola Primo George’s Mexican Food Restaurant La ayuda que nos brindaron fue muy valiosa para que la fiesta haya sido todo un éxito. Page Five December 27, 2015 St. Vincent de Paul Church Faith Formation Class Schedule AƩenƟon Parents! Classes resume the week of January 4th. Have a blessed NewYear! SUNDAY MASS CHILDCARE TIMES Childcare is available during the10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 5:00 PM Sunday Masses in Meeting Room #4. Care and activities regarding the Sunday readings are provided to children ages 2 to 6. Please call the Faith Formation Office 714-842-3000 x24 to volunteer. LAST CHANCE!!! Baby Gifts for Baby Jesus For the Year of Mercy help the SVDP Respect Life Ministry Wish List and bring a Baby gift for Baby Jesus. The following items are needed for Newborn & babies up to 18 months: diapers, wipes, newborn gowns, t-shirts, onesies, newborn outfits, towel sets, very small toys, caps, socks, booties. All clothes sizes 0-3 or 3-6 months, no larger, please. Boys clothes are especially needed. Drop off your donations to the Faith Formation Office. For more information, please call the Faith Formation Office (714) 842-3000 ext. 24 or email [email protected]. 12/27/15 – NO Life Night There will be no Life Night this Sunday due to Christmas break. 1/3/16 – Life Night Sunday 6-8 PM in Rooms A-B Our weekly Youth Ministry is open to all teens in high school. 1/10/16 & 1/13/16 Disciple Groups Sunday, 3:00-4:30 PM | Wednesday 6:30-8:00 PM All Confirmation Teens meet with their disciple groups on their respective day. 1/10/16 – Life Night Sunday 6-8 PM in Rooms A-B Our weekly Youth Ministry is open to all teens in high school. ~ PSA Mailing ~ VOLUNTEER OPPURTUNITY! Volunteers are needed to prepare the annual PSA mailing on Tuesday, January 5 in the Parish Hall after the 8:30 AM Mass. Come join the fun!! Young Adult Ministry BROOM BALL WITH OTHER LOCAL PARISHES Sunday, December 27, 10:00 PM Cost: $10 to play + Money for Dinner Join us at 5:00 PM Mass. We will go out to dinner as a group afterwards and then head to the Westminster Rink to meet other YA Catholics at 9:30 PM. COFFEE TALK Thursday, January 14, 7:00 PM Discussion Topic: “Taking Prayer to the Next Level” All young adults are invited to join us for an evening of engaging discussion and coffee (hot tea and Coco provided as well)! PARISH OFFICE CLOSED In Observance of the New Year, Friday, January 1st YOUNG ADULT OUTING-TRAMPOLINE PARK Friday, January 22, 7:00—9:00 PM Cost: $20 for 2 hours We will meet at “Get Air Surf City” in Huntington Beach, afterwards we will head over to SVDP for the YA Holy Hour. For more details, email [email protected]. Page Six December 27, 2015 PRAYER OF POPE FRANCES for the JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY Lord Jesus Christ, You have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift of God!” You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: Let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: Let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God. Send your spirit and consecrate every one of us with His anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. We ask this of you, Lord Jesus, through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy; you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen. Retrieved from http://www.im.va/content/gdm/en/giubileo/preghiera.html St. Vincent de Paul Church Page Seven December 27, 2015 First Saturday Devotion Saturday, January 2, 2016 We all know that the intercession of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, is very powerful. For this reason we turn to her on First Saturdays to ask for her prayers for us "now and at the hour of our death". Plan to join parishioners after the 8:30 A.M. Mass Saturday, January 2 from 9-10 AM in the Church. Readings For The Week Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: 1 Jn 1:5-2;2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3,5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 1 Jn 2:22 —28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 St. Vincent de Paul Church Monday, December 28: PARISH OFFICE CLOSED 9:00 AM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM Floors Cleaned-Hall & Kitchen NO COFFEE Rosary for Peace-Church Evening Prayer & Benediction-Church Tuesday, December 29: NO FAITH FORMATION CLASSES 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 10 AM Choir –Church Neocatecumenado Grupo 2-Salones 1-2 Wednesday, December 30: NO FAITH FORMATION CLASSES 7:30 AM 9:30 PM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 6:30 PM 7:30 PM Men’s Bible Study-Parish Hall Adult Catechism Group-Room 1 Vietnamese Prayer Group-Room 4 Korean Bible Study-Room 8 Vigil Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary-Church Prayer for Peace-Parish Hall Thursday, December 31: 12:30PM 6:30 PM Legion of Mary-Rooms 3-4 Vigil Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary-Church Friday, January 1: 8:30 AM Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary-Church PARISH OFFICE CLOSED ~~ HAVE A BLESSED NEW YEAR! Saturday, January 2: NO CLASES DE FORMACION EN LA FE 9:00 AM 3:00 PM 6:00 PM Our Lady of Fatima Devotion-Church Children’s Choir Rehearsal-Room 2 Matrimonios En Cristo-Salones 1-4 Sunday January 4: Weekly Mass Intentions December 28 through January 3 Mon. Tue. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. 8:30 AM Novena Intentions & Kirk Dedeaux † 7:00 AM Jin Yang Chung 8:30 AM Joanna Choi † 7:00 AM Carlyn Damon 8:30 AM Jeanette Meilak † 7:00 AM Ramirez Family & Liza Perez 8:30 AM Jeanette Meilak † 8:30 AM Sophie Kramer & Family 8:30 AM Joseph Hung Nguyen † Sat. Sun. Sun. Sun. 5:00 PM Earl Thorpe † 7:00 AM Laurie Ann Stromgren 10:00 AM Jeanette Meilak † 1:00 PM Maria Gomez † Weekend Mass Intentions 6:30 PM Apolinar Amigon † 8:30 AM Pro Propulo 11:30 AM Pablo & Melissa Quiniano † 5:00 PM All Souls Pray for Those Who Are Ill Fely Ocampo, Howard & Carol Royston, Albin Arevalo, Frank & Viola Chouler, Olus Stone, Lorenzo & Jeannie Sanchez, Irene & Gloria Manaois, Axel Montiel, Jack Silagy, Elise & Marcelle Aube, Jeseca Aznar, Greg Cortez, Margaret Goebel, James Wallace, Amari Milagros Nava, Amy, Mireille Dedeaux, Jim Balogh, Deborah Morus, Douglas Fry, Jonathan Mendez, Ken Jackson, Helen Brastoff, John Curren, Mary Alice Campbell, Jonathan Flores, Bianca Palmeri, Leonor V. Ramirez, Denise Filipek, Demetrio Martinez, Elena Yantuche, John Yosick, Andrew Zueck, Ellen & Dan Morgan, Tandy Luris, Richard Ursua, Maria Laura Polanco, Jean Gagnon, Lucy Guildjian, Agnes Simcox, Rosita Chargualaf, Patricia Winters, Sharon Malone, Claudette Zanotti, Gorg Christa, Margarita Esquivel, Doreen Bellencourt, Maria Catalina Minhtam, Giuse Joe Dinhle, Heidi Terrazas, Tony Gonzalez, Esequiel Fernandez, Maria Fernandez & Family, Ron James, Wyatt Dunbar, Mackenzie James Wong, Roy Jefferson and Pat Migliaccio, Matt Pocta, Pamela Hall, Maria Zamora, Frank De Carli, Jim Barklow, Cecilia White, Beckey Bolton, Randy & Ricky Marinaro, Lori Ann Stromgern, Cliff Stone, Paul Bredgier & Family, Polito Solorzano, Gary Conrad, Kerry Wilson, Gerard Baird, Doris Defraine, Simone Kennedy, Juliana Mamana, Ned Ucker, Joyce Srajer, Tom Brahan. Prayer Line—Jill: 714-847-1759 NOTE: IF YOU HAVE RECOVERED FROM YOUR ILLNESS, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO REMOVE YOUR NAME. THANK YOU!! 10:00 & 11:30 AM 3:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Childcare LAMBS-Room 3-4 Disciple Groups-Rooms A-B Childcare LAMBS-Room 3-4 Life Night-Rooms A-B The Epiphany of the Lord January 3, 2016 Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, The glory of the Lord shines upon you. — Isaiah 60:1 Please visit our website: www.svdphb.org