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29 November 2015
First Sunday of Advent
Pastor
Fr. Patrick Moses
Parochial Vicars
Fr. Rudy Alumam
Fr. Martin Nguyen
Supply Priests
Fr. Ian Bustonera, AM
Fr. Mark Cruz, AM
Fr. Randy Sampinto, AM
Permanent Deacons
José Campos, Del Davis,
Steve Germain, Gerald Pyne
School Principal
Monica Hayden
Parish Office Hours
9:00 AM - 7:30 PM*
Monday & Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM*
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
*Closed for lunch from 12-1 PM
CLOSED SATURDAY
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sunday
New Hope
Crisis Counseling Hotline
Hot Line (24/7) 1-714-NEW-HOPE
or 714-639-4673
Sunday Mass
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM
Sunday AM: 6:30, 8:00, 9:45, 11:30
Sunday PM: 1:15 (Español),
5:00 (Teen Mass), 6:30
Weekday Mass
Monday – Friday: 6:30, 8:30 AM
Wednesday: 7:00 PM
(Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena)
(Tagalog Mass every 4th
Wednesday of the month)
Saturday: 8:30 AM
Adoration
Weekly: Fridays 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monthly: 13th of the month
9:00 AM – 6:00 AM (on the 14th)
Penance (English & Spanish)
Monday: 6:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 PM
Saturday: 3:30 PM
or by appointment
5201 Evergreen Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630  714-826-0760  www.sticypress.org  [email protected]
29 NOVEMBER 2015  FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
This first week of Advent we begin to prepare for the birth of Jesus.
This very act of God was an extraordinary gift of mercy on the world. In September
2015, Pope Francis announced, for the whole Church, an Extraordinary Jubilee
of Mercy beginning on December 8, 2015, the Solemnity of the Immaculate
Conception and will conclude on Sunday, 20 November 2016, the Solemnity of
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe and living face of the Father’s mercy.
Parish Office 714-826-0760
Business Administration
Steve Germain, Business Manager
Tony Kulassia, Office Manager
Sherri Nelson, Admin. Secretary
Margie Mendez, Secretary
Lisa Giacomi, Bulletin
The Holy Father’s intent for this Year of Mercy is for all believers to experience
Adult Formation
a true encounter with the mercy of God: “It is indeed my wish that the Jubilee
Rebecca Soto, Director
be a living experience of the closeness of the Father, whose tenderness is
almost tangible, so that the faith of every believer may be strengthened and thus
Ministerio Hispano
testimony to it be ever more effective” (Letter from His Holiness Pope Francis to
Archbishop Rino Fisichella, President of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion Sr. Maria Teresa Salceda, Director
Humberto Arreola, Coro Hispano
of the New Evangelization, Vatican City State, 1 September 2015)
Below is a prayer written by Pope Francis specifically for this Year of Mercy. I
am considering having all of us pray it at Mass together during the year. This
prayer along with other information on the Year of Mercy can be found at the
Jubilee of Mercy website (http://www.iubilaeummisericordiae.va/content/gdm/
en.html)
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 its 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.
With my prayers for a blessed Advent filled with Mercy,
Fr. Patrick
Health Care Ministry
Sr. Rita O’Connell, Director
Worship
Kimberly Wargo, Director of Music
Stewardship
Carlos Ramirez, Director
Youth Formation 714-826-1140
Ruth Bradley, Director
Elaine Brewster, Secretary
Renee Lloyd, Secretary
Youth Ministry 714-826-0460
Laura Benoit, Director
Denise Gonzales, Secretary
Parish School 714-827-4500
Monica Hayden, Principal
Infant Baptism
It is necessary to attend a
Pre-Baptism Information Evening.
Register in the Parish Office at
least two months prior to the
proposed Baptism date.
Sacraments
To complete sacraments or to
become Catholic, adults contact
the Parish Office; children and
teens contact Youth Formation.
Marriage
Contact the Parish Office.
Six months preparation is required.
Anointing of the Sick
In case of serious illness or surgery,
contact Health Care Ministry.
29 NOVEMBER 2015  FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Operation
Christmas Spirit 2015

The Office of Restorative
Justice/Catholic Detention
Ministry is in need of
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.
They also accept Christmas cards
and stamps any time throughout
the year.
Please mail or bring the cards and
stamps to: Office of Restorative
Justice/Catholic Detention Ministry
1820 W. Orangewood Ave., Ste 101
Orange CA 92868
Your generous support is greatly
appreciated.
For more information about us,
check out our website found at
www.rcbo.org.
MONDAY
LAY APOSTLES: Please join us in praying the Rosary every Monday after the
8:30 a.m. Mass in the crying room. Everyone is welcome.
TUESDAY
MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIESTS: Please join us in praying the rosary every
Tuesday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass in the crying room.
WALKING FOR HEALTH: 9:15 a.m. Meet in front of the Ed Bldg for a 1/2 hour walk.
CATHOLIC FAITH CONVERSATION: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Roger and Noemi’s
Kilthau’s home, 4228 Via Verde, Cypress. This month’s topic is: “What Do You
Appreciate in Our Faith Since Vatican II?” For more information please call
714-828-6323. The Legion of Mary sponsors and facilitates the meeting.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING: 7:30 p.m. in classroom #8. For more
information please call Jay Conklin at 714-337-6857.
AL-ANON MEETING: 7:30 p.m. in Room #7. For more info call Betty at 761-4624.
WEDNESDAY
MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA: Join us in the crying room after the
8:30 a.m. mass.
ROSARY FOR HUMAN LIFE, MARRIAGE, AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM each
week at 9:45 a.m. (after the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena ) in the Crying Room.
OUR PARISH "JUNIOR LEGION OF MARY" (AGES 8 TO 14): Meets every
Wednesday from 3:00-3:45 in the Youth Formation workroom. Please call
Brenda Diacajo, the adult president, at 714-828-2516 for further information.
DIVORCE RECOVERY: Journey of Hope is a new program for Catholics
undergoing the pain of separation and divorce. Group meets from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
in the Youth Formation Bldg. conference room to view Journey of Hope videos and
support each other. For more information call Pat Hansmeyer at 714-713-7412.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) MEETING: 7:00 p.m. in classroom #7.
This meeting will be offered every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
THURSDAY
BIBLE STUDY: 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. We are studying the Gospel of John.
FRIDAY
FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTION—HOLY HOUR OF REPARATION: Following the
8:30 a.m. Mass in front of the Blessed Sacrament. “Could you not watch one hour
with me?” (Matt. 26:38) Please join us in praying the First Friday Holy Hour of
Reparation. Prayer booklets will be provided.
LEGION OF MARY: 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Youth Faith Formation office. For more
information please call Grace at 714-742-0960.
ADORATION will be ending at 1:00 p.m. today.
SATURDAY
H.O.P.E. FOOD DISTRIBUTION: Volunteer help is needed to distribute food to
registered recipients. Meet behind the Education Building at 8:00 a.m.
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION: Please join us in praying the Rosary after the
8:30 a.m. Mass. Christians have always honored the Blessed Virgin on Saturday
because of her constant faith in Jesus on that first Holy Saturday before the
Resurrection.
ST. IRENAEUS CURSILLO ULTREYA! After the Saturday evening mass at 6:15 p.m.
in the Education Building. This is a gathering of St. Irenaeus parishioners who
have made their weekend and those who want to - We call this an Ultreya! There
will be music and food and fellowship and fun!
29 NOVEMBER 2015  FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
THE LEGION OF MARY IS SPONSORING
SIGN UPS FOR THE PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE
(OUR LADY OF FATIMA) TO VISIT YOUR FAMILY.
We will personally bring it to your home with booklets for
your family to pray with. We will stay and pray the rosary
with you on the first day and leave our Blessed Mother's
statue with your family for a week. If you are interested,
please call Grace Francis at 714-742-0960.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Our Health Ministry urgently needs volunteers to help at
care centers in La Palma and Buena Park. Contact Grace
Francis (714-742-0960) or Sr. Rita (714-826-0760).
NOVEMBER TURKEY AND HAM COLLECTIONS
As the holidays approach and supermarkets have specials
for turkeys and hams, please consider buying an extra one
for donating to H.O.P.E. for our holiday basket food
distribution to the area’s needy families. Turkeys and hams
may be dropped off at the rectory garage on December 5
from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. or call Mary Ellen Oves at
714-821-3457. Thank you for caring and sharing!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7
WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Youth Faith Formation workroom
If you are a cancer survivor, newly diagnosed or dealing
with treatment, your presence will be most welcome.
Meetings are held the first Monday of each month.
If you would like to attend, please contact Terry Arenz,
our WCSG Facilitator/Parish Nurse, at 562.924.5335.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9
NEW HORIZONS SUPPORT GROUP
7:00-8:30 p.m. in classroom #14
Planned social activities for single, separated, divorced or
widowed, ages 50+. Meets the second Wednesday of
each month. Contact: Alicia DeAnda at 714-761-8246 or
Gerry Terpening at 714-969-0329.
CURSILLO
Men's weekend: Jan 21 - 24, 2016; Apr 14 - 17, 2016
Women's weekend: Feb 4 - 7, 2016; Apr 28 - May 1, 2016
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21
SHAWL MINISTRY
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in classroom #6
Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month. We welcome all
crocheters and knitters. Shawls are intended for members
of our parish who are in need of comfort due to bereavement
and/or illness. Contact Donna Kriesel at 714/897-3019 for
more information. You earn FISH hours for participating!
JANUARY 22-24, 2016
ANNUAL PARISH MEN’S RETREAT
Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center, Sierra Madre
The retreat, which is preached by the Passionist Retreat
Team, begins Friday evening and concludes early Sunday
afternoon. The lovely grounds and peaceful atmosphere
of Mater Dolorosa make this a perfect spot for a weekend
of spiritual renewal and growth. This year’s theme is “No
Greater Love”. For more information please call Gary at
714-826-3402, Fred at 714-761-8617 or Frank at
714-952-2420.
SAVE THE DATE – PRESENTATION SISTERS
25TH ANNIVERSARY RETIREMENT BENEFIT
We express our deep appreciation for all the people who
have supported our fund raising efforts over the past 25
years. Your participation in our mission to bring the Good
News of Jesus to many people is our great blessing and we
say "Cheers to you" and may God continue to bless you.
We look forward to a great 25th celebration on Saturday,
March 5, 2016 at 12:00PM with a piano performance by
our own Bishop Vann, Diocese of Orange. The venue is
St. Pius V, 7691 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, CA.
Please mark your calendars now for this milestone
celebration. More information to follow. We are in need of
Live and Silent Auction items. Please contact George
O’Hara at [email protected].
DECEMBER 16-24
SIMBANG GABI SPONSORED BY THE FCF
Masses will be at 5:00 a.m.
We accept mass intentions for each of the masses;
please call Josie Ninofranco at 714-761-6375. Please
sign in as a sponsor who will bring food for the fellowship
after the mass. For more information, please call Cora
Arevalo at 562-402-7872 or Terry Arenz at 562-924-5335.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
7:00 p.m. in classroom #14
If you have experienced loss and are in need of
non-judgmental, caring support, please join us on the third
Monday of each month.
ARE YOU CELEBRATING AN ANNIVERSARY?
If you’re celebrating your 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50,
55 or 60th wedding anniversary, please let us know so we can
celebrate with you.
Names: ____________________________________________
Celebrating _____ years married on: ___________ (anniv. date)
(Please return to the Parish Office)
29 NOVEMBER 2015  FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Noel Night
Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 - 7:30 PM
Doors will open for Audience Seating at 7:00 PM
With performances by the
ST. IRENAEUS PARISH CHOIRS AND INSTRUMENTALISTS
ADULT CHOIR
FULLY ALIVE
YOUTH CHOIR
SPANISH CHOIR
TEEN CHOIR
FILIPINO CHOIR
JOIN US AS WE HEAR BEAUTIFUL SONGS OF
THE BIRTH OF CHRIST AND HIS MESSAGE OF
HOPE, PEACE AND JOY.
There is no charge for this concert.
All are welcome!
St. Irenaeus Church
5201 Evergreen Avenue, Cypress, CA
714-826-0760
29 NOVEMBER 2015  FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY—Grades 7 & 8
PEACEMAKERS meet this week. All junior high students
are invited.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY—Grades 9-12
NO SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE - We are off until January 3rd.
REFLECTION
Movies often portray the end of the world with great
destruction, frantic screams, and terrorized faces. People
die of many things, but today the Gospel says that
people will die, not from what they see, but of fright “in
anticipation of what is coming upon the world” (Luke
21:26). In the past few years, many natural disasters
have occurred and people wondered if the end of the
world was upon us. As disasters occur, it is natural to
pray for those affected and be thankful that you yourself
are okay. Each time something terrible happens, it is
good to pray for others, help if you can, and be aware of
what you have and what you think you need. But are you
stuck? Fearful of losing those you love? Or, are you so
focused on the future that you miss the chance to slow
down to help others?
Our faith offers us a gift that isn’t present in every other
faith tradition. Because of Jesus we believe in life after
death. So, in this life we prepare for the next life. We are
each asked to have the strength to stand before Jesus.
Tribulations all have different faces. You could be
hearing gossip. You could choose to filter it or stop it.
It might be seeing an older student be unfriendly to a
younger student. You could choose to step in and help.
Sometimes our tribulation is choosing to do the right
thing when something more fun is out there. In order to
be “blameless in holiness” (1 Thessalonians 3:13) we
need to look around us and first choose to see. It isn’t
easy, but making the right choice does refine our souls
to be brighter for Christ.
ACTION
Advent begins today, a time of joyful waiting and
preparation to see the Christ child face to face. As new
parents have to baby-proof their house before their child
comes, spend some time looking at your habits and
attitudes. Is your life too Christ-proof that the light of
Christ struggles to seep in? Clear away the unnecessary
roughness so that you can be ready to embrace the
newborn baby in your heart.
JOURNALING QUESTIONS
What things about the future worry you? What, if
anything, can you do about these things?
How do your actions portray your choices to follow Christ?
What more can you do to stand firm and conduct
‘yourself in a manner pleasing to God?
God’s Word, Your World! 2015–2016 © 2015 Archdiocese of Chicago:
Liturgy Training Publications. All rights reserved.. Written by Julie M.
Krakora. Permission to publish granted by the Most Reverend Francis
J. Kane, dd, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Chicago, on October 17, 2014.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY—Pre-school-6th Grade
(and Sacrament Preparation for older students)
THANKSGIVING BREAK: No classes will be held on
Tuesday, 11/24 , Wednesday, 11/25 and Sunday, 11/29.
CHRISTMAS STEWARDSHIP PROJECT: As in the past,
we will be adopting children of servicemen stationed in
Orange County. Each class adopts one or two
(depending on the size of the class). Money should be
brought in on December 1, 2 and 6. Gifts will be wrapped
the following week and picked up by the group organized
to run this program.
LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN: We still
need adult volunteers to have this program. Please call
Ruth at 714-826-1140 to volunteer. Training is available.
OFFICE HOURS: Sunday Morning: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Friday and Saturday
29 NOVEMBER 2015  FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
St. Irenaeus Parish School
learning, believing, and serving…together
ST. IRENAEUS PARTICIPATES IN
LA PALMA DAYS PARADE
For many years now, St. Irenaeus Parish School has
participated in the La Palma Days Parade. This year the
parade was held on Saturday, November 14th.
Our faculty representative was 6th grade teacher,
Ms. Jennifer Crebbs. Ms. Crebbs is an alumna of
St. Irenaeus and Kennedy High School. Our Student
Government President, Nicholas M. also participated in
the parade along with our Cheer Squad & Eagle Mascot.
BRAIN POWER MANIA UPDATE
St. Irenaeus Parish School continuous to move up in the
ranks in the Brain Power Mania Program sponsored by
the Buena Park Mall. We are currently in 11th place! This
is the highest we’ve ever ranked in the program. Please
keep up the good work. Every point counts to stay in the
race!
As you begin your Christmas shopping, remember our
parish school and save those receipts. In January, all
receipts will be worth double points! This is any receipt
dated between August 15, 2015 through January 31,
2016! If you have receipts sitting around that you haven’t
had time to log-in, hold them until January. During the
holiday season there are some extra incentives for points:

Santa has arrived! Purchase a photo package with
Santa and our school earns an extra 1,000 points, just
be sure to log it in at customer service before January
31st.

Visit Sugar Plum between December 2-6 and earn 50
points per dollar spent, log in by December 31st.

Donate blood to the Red Cross and earn 2,500 points.
The Red Cross will be at the Buena Park Mall on
Friday, November 27th from 12-6pm and Thursday,
December 24th from 11am-4pm.

Lastly, Scienterrific Kids will be providing holiday gift
wrapping for your convenience when you make a
donation. Earn an extra 500 points by taking your
receipt to customer service.
29 NOVEMBER 2015  FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
May Christ our Savior bring light
into the darkness of this world,
and to us, as we wait for his coming.
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
First Sunday
of Advent
St. Andrew the
Apostle
Light one purple
candle on your
Advent wreath.
Their message
goes out to all
the earth.
6
7
Second Sunday
of Advent
Light two purple
candles on your
Advent wreath.
13
Pray 1 Cor. 1:4-9
For whom would
you like to pray
this blessing?
8
St. Ambrose
Teach us to love
the unexpected,
Lord, and to
answer when
you call.
14
Third Sunday
of Advent
St. John of the
Cross
Light two purple
candles and the
pink candle.
“Where there is
no love, put love
and you will find
love.”
Solemnity of the
Immaculate
Conception of
the Blessed
Virgin Mary
Pray Psalm 25.
Wait in silence
before God with
an open heart to
hear God’s Word
to you today.
9
St. Francis
Xavier
St. John of
Damascus
Lord, help us to
see all people as
our neighbors
and to reach out
in love.
May we use
our gifts to give
glory to God
and serve all
of creation.
10
St. Juan Diego
Help me to see
your face,
O Lord, in
everyone I
meet today.
Pray Isaiah 61.
In what way is
God calling you
to live these
words today?
11
Pope Damasus I
Those who
follow you, Lord,
will have the light
of life.
Reflect on Isaiah
11:1-10.
“A little child shall
lead them.”
12
Feast of
Our Lady of
Guadalupe
Look upon us
with compassion.
15
16
17
18
19
Pray Psalm 1.
Where will your
roots find water
today?
Hum the refrain to
“O Come, O Come,
Emmanuel.”
How joyful are
you at the
presence of God
in our midst?
May you be filled
with all spiritual
wisdom and
understanding.
Read about
Joseph’s dream in
Matthew 1:18-24.
Read about
Zechariah and
the angel in
Luke 1:5-25.
O Wisdom
O Adonai (Lord)
O Flower of Jesse’s Stem
December 17-23: Pray the “O” Antiphons and sing “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.”
O Radiant Dawn
22
Read Luke 1:39-45
and then pray the
Hail Mary.
O King of All Nations
23
Read Mary’s
Canticle in
Luke 1:46-56,
and then pray
the Magnificat.
O Emmanuel
24
How do you
experience the
coming of God
in your life?
25
Merry
Christmas!
To read more about these saints,
O Key of David
Read about Mary
and the angel
Gabriel in
Luke 1:26-38.
go to www.loyolapress.com/
saints
Light all four
candles.
21
LOYOLAPRESS
Fourth Sunday
of Advent
A JESUIT MINISTRY
20
29 NOVEMBER 2015  FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
TO PRAY FOR THE SICK
PARA PEDÍR POR LOS ENFERMOS
MaryAnne Augustine  Teresa Baldwin
Jennifer Baldwin  Gregorio Benites  Helen Benjamin
Richard Borowski  Fred Cassera  Alistair Cawley
Leo Charbonneau  Frank Faecke
Charles D. Favreau  Rommel Flores  Millie Geibe
Lorenzo Griarte  Mary Hall  Sharon Hanson
Carol Huff  Tom Hunter  Christine Madlem
Yolanda Melvin  Michael Moore  Aidan Morallo
Linda Padron  Janna Pi`ilani  Colleen Plahy
Annette Reitz  Mary Ritenhour  Rose Ritenhou
Teiya VanMeter  Pauline Vonderharr  Khalil Wiseman
Wedding banns
Michelle Bermudez & Michael Harnish
NEW MISSALS
AND SONGBOOKS!
You may have noticed that we
now have bilingual missals in the
pews. In January, we'll also have
our own Saint Irenaeus custom
songbooks that will contain
beloved songs of our parish community. These two new
additions will build on our parish's tradition of enthusiastic
and active participation in the liturgy. Thank you for your
patience as we transition.
Luis and Gertrude Garcia … 65 years
Kit and Patti Kirby … 35 years
Gus and Fe Mendoza … 36 years
READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY
6 December 2015
Second Sunday of Advent
Bar 5:1-9 / Phil 1:4-6, 8-11 / Luke 3:1-6; L6C
Sharing Questions: The “word of God” comes to me
and…As a result, I must…
I need to respond to John’s call to “repentance for the
forgiveness of sins” in terms of my relationship with…
St. Hedwig Christmas Dinner
If you know someone who is alone, invite
them to the St. Hedwig Christmas Dinner.
There will be families to share their love
and prayers with them, a bounty of food,
singing and much more!
There is no charge.
Friday, December 25
1 PM, Quinn Hall
Saint Hedwig Catholic Church
11482 Los Alamitos Blvd.
Los Alamitos, CA
Reservations are required. Please call:
Ed or Dewey Foster—562-598-7060
no later than December 22
29 NOVEMBER 2015  FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Esta primera semana de Adviento comenzamos a prepararnos para el nacimiento de Jesús. Este mismo acto de Dios fue un don extraordinario de misericordia en el mundo. En septiembre de 2015, el Papa Francisco anunció, para
toda la Iglesia, un Jubileo extraordinario de la Misericordia que comienza el 8
de diciembre del 2015, durante la solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción y
concluirá el Domingo, 20 de noviembre del 2016, en la solemnidad de Nuestro
Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo y vida de la misericordia del Padre.
La intención del Santo Padre para este Año de la Misericordia es para que todos los creyentes experimenten un verdadero encuentro con la misericordia de
Dios: "De hecho, es mi deseo que el Jubileo sea una experiencia viva de la
cercanía del Padre, cuya sensibilidad es casi tangible, para que la fe de cada
creyente puede fortalecerse y así que su testimonio sea cada vez más eficaz” (Carta de Su Santidad Francisco a monseñor Rino Fisichella, presidente
del Consejo Pontificio para la Promoción de la Nueva Evangelización, Ciudad
del Vaticano, Septiembre 09 del 2015)
A continuación se comparto una oración escrita por el Papa Francisco específicamente para este Año de la Misericordia. Estoy considerando que todos
nosotros la oremos juntos en la Misa durante el año. Esta oración junto
con otra información sobre el Año de la Misericordia se puede encontrar en el
Jubileo en la página web Misericordia (http://www.iubilaeummisericordiae.va/
content/gdm/en.html)
Señor Jesucristo,
Tu nos has enseñado a ser misericordiosos como el Padre celestial,
y nos has dicho que todo aquel que te ve, lo ve también a EL.
Muéstranos tu rostro y obtendremos la salvación.
Tu mirada llena de amor liberó a Zaqueo y a Mateo de la esclavitud del a dinero;
a la adúltera y a Magdalena del buscar la felicidad solamente en una creatura;
Hizo llorar a Pedro después de su traición,
y aseguró el Paraíso al ladrón arrepentido.
Haz que cada uno de nosotros escuche como propias las palabras que dijiste a
la samaritana: ¡Si conocieras el don de Dios!
Tú eres el rostro visible del Padre invisible,
del Dios que manifiesta su omnipotencia, sobre todo, con el perdón y la
misericordia;
Haz que, en el mundo, la Iglesia sea el rostro visible de Ti, su Señor resucitado
y glorioso.
Tú has querido que también tus ministros fueran revestidos de debilidad
para que sientan sincera compasión por los que se encuentran en la ignorancia
o el error:
haz que quien se acerque a uno de ellos se sienta esperado, amado y perdonado
por Dios.
Manda tu Espíritu y conságranos a todos con tu unción,
para que el Jubileo de la Misericordia sea un año de gracia del Señor,
y tu Iglesia pueda, con renovado entusiasmo, llevar la Buena Nueva a los pobres,
proclamar la libertad a los prisioneros y oprimidos,
y restituir la vista a los ciegos.
Te lo pedimos por intercesión de María, Madre de la Misericordia, a ti que vives
y reinas con el Padre y el Espíritu Santo por los siglos de los siglos.
Amén.
Con mis oraciones por un Adviento bendito lleno de misericordia,
Padre Patricio
PREPARÁNDONOS A
INICIAR EL AÑO JUBILAR
DE LA MISERICORDIA
El logo y el lema ofrecen juntos una
buena síntesis del Año jubilar. Con
el lema Misericordiosos como el
Padre (tomado del Evangelio de
Lucas, 6,36) se propone vivir la
misericordia siguiendo el ejemplo
del Padre, que pide no juzgar y no
condenar, sino perdonar y amar sin
medida (cfr. Lc 6,37-38). El logo se
presenta como un pequeño compendio teológico de la misericordia.
Muestra, en efecto, al Hijo que
carga sobre sus hombros al hombre
extraviado, recuperando así una
imagen muy apreciada en la Iglesia
antigua, porque indicaba el amor de
Cristo que lleva a término el misterio
de su encarnación con la redención.
ESTA SEMANA EN
NUESTRA PARROQUIA
LUNES
ROSARIO POR LA PAZ Y LAS
FAMILIAS a las 6:30 p.m. en la Iglesia
GRUPO DE BIBLIA a las 7:00 p.m.
en el salón #7.
MARTES
CURSO DE ESPIRITUALIDAD:
“CAMINANDO CON CRISTO” a las
7:00 p.m. en el salón #16.
JUEVES
GRUPO DE ORACION a las 7 p.m.
en el salón #7.
PRACTICA DEL CORO HISPANO a
las 7 p.m. en el salón #12.
VIERNES
JOVENES PARA CRISTO a las 7:00
pm. en el salón # 16
SABADO
CLASES DE CATECISMO para 1ª.
Comunión de 9:30 a 11 a.m.