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Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Pro Cathedral Founded September 1, 1772
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 7:00 am, and 5:30 pm Vigil
Sunday:: English
Sunday
English:: 7:00 am, 9:00 am,
11:00 am and 6:00 pm
Spanish: 12:30 pm and 7:30 pm
Weekdays:: 7:00 am and 12:10 pm
Weekdays
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday:: 4:00 - 4:30 pm
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The Parish Clergy and Staff
pray that you will have a
safe and happy celebration
of our Lord’s Birth.
Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve • December 24, 2015
4:00 pm • 4:10 pm (Mass at Mission College Prep Gym)
6:00 pm • 7:30 pm (Spanish) • 10:00 pm
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Christmas Day • December 25, 2015
ubilee Year of Mercy
December 20, 2015 • Fourth Sunday of Advent
In proclaiming the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope
Francis proclaimed his desire that this Holy
Year be “steeped in mercy,” as we disciples
“go out to every man and woman,”
bringing the “balm of mercy” to “believers
and those far away, as a sign that the
Kingdom of God is already present in our
midst!” (Misericordiae Vultus, 5). In her
visitation of Elizabeth, Mary beautifully
presents just such an image. Despite the
perils of her pregnancy, not to mention her
preoccupations as a young unwed mother, Mary
instantly, unselfishly, “goes out” of herself, hastening far
and over dangerous terrain, to “bring the balm of God’s
tender mercy” in assistance rendered to her older relative.
Since baptism and the Eucharist have made us, in a way,
bearers of the living Christ within as Mary was, such
selfless “going out” of ourselves to be of loving service to
others in mercy should especially mark our Christmas
season this Jubilee Year.
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Papal quotes Copyright © 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.
7:00 am • 10:00 am
All Masses are in the Mission and in English
unless otherwise noted.
There are no evening Masses on Christmas Day.
O
VERFLOW HOMELESS SHELTER • JANUARY 2016
We will once again be hosting the Shelter in January.
Two overnight Volunteers are needed each night to stay
in the hall with the clients from 7 pm to 7 am. There are
also other volunteer opportunities for those who are
interested in helping, but can’t stay the whole night.
Our guests are women, children, and families. The
program is designed for the safety of our volunteers and
guests, and orientation is given for new volunteers.
We will have sign-ups after Masses on December 19/20.
If you would like to sign up, or get more information, call
Deacon Chuck at 781-8220 ext 32.
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Parish Center
Administration
Rev. Russell Brown, Pastor
Rev. Braulio Valencia, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Jim Nisbet, In Residence
Deacon Chuck M. Roeder, Permanent Deacon
Deacon Jim Burrows, Permanent Deacon
Mr. James D. Childs, Principal Mission College Prep
Ms. Tina Ballantyne, Principal Old Mission Elementary
Office:
751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 781-8220 Fax (805) 781-8214
E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Wednesdays Noon to 5 pm
Chapel Hours: Monday thru Friday 9 am to 4 pm
Website:
www.missionsanluisobispo.org
Use your bar code scanner for quick
access to our Parish Website
Parish Staff & Ministries
Unless otherwise noted, all phone numbers are
Ext. # (Voice Mail Extensions)
781-8220
26 Fr. Russell Brown
Pastor
16 Fr. Braulio Valencia
Parochial Vicar
32 Deacon Chuck Roeder
Permanent Deacon
14 Deacon Jim Burrows
Permanent Deacon
11 Theresa Shipsey
Business Practices
13 Corina Onato
Office Manager
20 Erika Havens
Office Assistant
15 Terry Burrows
Faith Formation, Altar Servers
29 Evan O’Reilly
Youth Ministry
35 Donna Fioravanti
Baptisms
23 Erika Siciliano
Faith Formation Assistant
18 Rosalba Torres
Office Assistant, Translations
19 Patty Moyer Pepper
(441-7901) Pastoral Care Ministry
38 Gayne Pinto-Bennett
(704-1373) Bereavement Ministry
Eucharistic Ministers/Lectors
36 Minerva Soto
Gift Shop Manager
22 Iva Svitek • Music Ministry
Jocelyn Roeder • (544-2707)
Liturgy Coordinator
Nancy Kelso-Doody
(748-0775) Events &
Environment Coordinator
Jack & Eunice Pierce
(541-4464)
Landings Program
Finance Council
Gayla Newman
Ann Palmer
Charles Porter
Bernie Suttle
Chris Will
Schools &
Campus Ministry
Old Mission School
(543-6019)
Ms. Tina Ballantyne, Principal
761 Broad St., SLO 93401
www.oldmissionschool.com
Mission College Preparatory
(543-2131)
Mr. James D. Childs, Principal
682 Palm St., SLO 93401
Newman Catholic Center
(543-4105)
Fr. John Ulrich, S.M. and
Fr. Kevin Duggan, S.M.
1472 Foothill, SLO 93401
Ministries
Gift Shop & Museum
(543-6850)
Open 7 days per week
9 am - 4 pm (Winter hours)
(9 am - 5 pm Summer hours)
Social Justice Ministry
Delores Winje (543-4064)
St. Vincent de Paul
(544-7041)
Public Assistance
Tuesdays at Prado 2-3 pm
Thursdays at Old Mission
3-4 pm by Appointment only
Catholic Charities Office
541-9110
Old Mission Thrift Store
www.missionthrift.com
2640 Broad Street, SLO
(544-0720)
Mon-Sat 10 AM - 6 PM,
Sunday 12 - 4 PM
Old Mission Cemetery
(541-0584)
A great opportunity has come to our Parish.
The Museum committee in our on going efforts to teach about the
history of our Mission would like to add a replica of an 1800’s caretta
to our patio area. We have found a local craftsman who can make
it for us but we need to purchase supplies and pay for his labor.
During Colonial times the carreta was used to transport goods and
people from one Mission to another. It enabled a flourishing trade
to develop within California. The carreta will enable visitors and
parishioners alike the opportunity to
visualize and appreciate the struggle of
those pioneers who came to California as
priests, soldiers, and settlers.
We need your help to raise funds for this
historic Mission project. All donations
will be greatly and graciously accepted.
Siempre adalante,
Your Museum Committe
Caretta cart in front
of Mission SLO Please contact Donna Young e-mail
[email protected] for more information.
Sketch taken from an old tile cut stamp.
It’s time to get affordable health insurance
Covered California Open Enrollment starts now!
As of 2014, most people are required to have health
insurance or, more precisely, “minimum essential
coverage” otherwise they may face a tax penalty.
Many families and individuals are eligible for
sliding-scale financial help that can reduce health
care costs. Don’t miss the opportunity to provide a
healthy future for your family!
Covered California open enrollment will run
from Nov 1st, 2015 to Jan 31st 2016. Certified
Enrollment Counselors for the Covered California Health Care
Program are available through Catholic Charities Diocese of
Monterey. Counselors are able to determine eligibility and assist
with applications. For more information about the program, local
outreach events in your parish, or to schedule an appointment
please call our offices.
San Luis Obispo: (805) 541-9110 ; Watsonville: (831) 722-2675;
Salinas: (831) 422-2675; Seaside: (831) 393-3110;
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Care for Creation
Mary set out unselfishly to give aid and comfort to her
aging relative, Elizabeth. During this Holy season, there
are many people who are alone and may not have family or
friends. If you know of someone, why not give them a call?
See if there is anything you can do for them.
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R
EFLECTION OF THE WEEK
December 20, 2015
Fourth Sunday of Advent
In the Old Testament reading today
the people of Israel are promised
a ruler who will stand firm with
the strength of God. The prophet
Micah, who is a great preacher of
social justice, announces that the
king who will rule in the line of
David will come from the small
insignificant place of BethlehemEphratha. This promised ruler will
shepherd the people.
In the gospel reading today, Mary
who is pregnant with Jesus travels
to visit Elizabeth, who is also with
child. We sense the expectancy of
the journey and the excitement
of the arrival when Mary greets
Elizabeth. The infant in Elizabeth’s
womb leaps for joy when she hears
Mary’s greeting. Elizabeth is filled
with the Holy Spirit and she speaks
a profound truth calling Mary
blessed and the Mother of the Lord.
Today’s gospel reading exposes
the awesome mystery of the
incarnation, God made flesh in
the birth of Jesus. On this fourth
Sunday of Advent, the gospel
announces the great event of
Christ’s coming in the flesh.
Reflection question:
Adult: When was it hardest for you
to trust in God’s plan, as Mary did?
What can help you at such times?
Child: When is it hardest for you to
obey a parent or teacher? What can
help you obey with more trust?
Readings For This Week
Listen and remember through Word and Bread
Sun, 12/20: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19;
Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45
Mon, 12/21: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a;
Ps 33:2-3,11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45
Tue, 12/22: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd;
Lk 1:46-56
Wed, 12/23: Mal 3:1-4,23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab,8-10, 14;
Lk 1:57-66
Thur, 12/24: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16;
Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79
Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5,16-17,27,29;
Christmas Eve
Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25
Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13;
Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14
Fri, 12/25: Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12;
Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20
Christmas Day
Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:16; Jn 1:1-18
Sat, 12/26: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4,
6,8ab,16bc,17; Mt 10:17-22
Sun, 12/27: 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps 84:2-3, 5-6,
9-10; 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52
Confused Catholic?
Inactive Catholic?
Alienated Catholic?
An Invitation to Consider
COMING HOME AGAIN
(We’ve missed you.)
If you’ve been away from the church,
or are drifting away from it,
if you’ve been hurt by the church,
or are confused or angry because of your
Catholic experience, please consider our
invitation to come and talk with us.
If you are an active Catholic
who would like to assist with this ministry,
we welcome your help.
LANDINGS
Mission San Luis Obispo
Jack Pierce • 541-4464
Entrance Chant:
# 38
7:00 (JN) †Patti Moerman
†Fritz Mutter
5:30 (BV) †Emily Tilton
SUNDAY DECEMBER 20
4th Sunday of Advent
7:00 (RB) Int of Joseph Porche
Int of the Lewellyn Family
9:00 (RB) †William Jeong, Jose Koo & Family
†John Hiensen & Family
Int of Judith Moreno
11:00 (RB) †Hilda J. Roza
†Emilio Raposo-Silva
12:30 (BV) †Polivas K Abelkis
6:00 (JN) Int of Deacon Jim & Terry Burrows
†Fritz Mutter
7:30 (BV) Intention of Parishioners
MONDAY DECEMBER 21
7:00 (JN) †Napoleon Dobkevicius
†Tim Murphy
12:10 (JN) †Fr. Bruno Barnhart, OSB, Cam
Int of Karin Mosvergen
TUESDAY DECEMBER 22
7:00 (RB) †Mary Flor Serpa, Family & Friends
Int of Joey Feek Martin
12:10 (RB) †Vernon & Marguerite Hansen
Int of Jane Hansen
7:00 (JN) Int of all Living & Deceased Veterans
†Fr. John Arul
12:10 (RB) †Hilda J. Roza
THURSDAY DECEMBER 24
7:00 (BV) †Patti Moerman
†Manuel Limon
(Note: NO 12:10 pm Mass today)
Christmas
Eve Masses
4:00 (JN) †Zoltan & Ann Gulyas
†Melvin Fuller
4:10 (RB) †Lewis Leroy Patrick
†Roland Myint
6:00 (JN) †John Silva
†Daniel Coudray
7:30 (BV) Intention of Parishioners
Int of Christopher M. Cunningham
10:00 (RB) Int of Benefactors of Old Mission Parish
†Horace & Jill LaMarre
FRIDAY DECEMBER 25
P
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SATURDAY DECEMBER 19
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 23
Reflection and questions from RCL Benziger.
http://rclblectionary.com
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4th Sunday of Advent
Mass Intentions
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Kyrie: Mass of Joy and Peace (Not in books) • (No Gloria during Advent)
Christmas Day Masses
7:00 (BV) †Bill & Joan Clark
†Patti Moerman
10:00 (JN) Intention of Parishioners
†Ben Maddalena
SATURDAY DECEMBER 26
7:00 (BV) Int of Kathy Recicar
†Clay Saam
5:30 (JN) †Nicholas Baran
†Captian Robert Morris Jr.
†William Bergmann
READINGS BEGIN ON PAGE 41
SUNDAY DECEMBER 27
Responsorial Psalm 80: Lord, Make Us Turn to You,
Let us see your face and we shall be saved.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Alleluia:
# 68
Advent Gospel Acclamation
Presentation of the Gifts: # 707 Mary’s Song
Holy • Mystery of Faith • Amen
Mass of The Incarnate Word (Not in books)
Lamb of God: Storrington Mass (Not in books)
Communion Chant: # 376 Servant Song
# 41 Waiting in Silence
Sending Forth:
# 49 People, Look East
7:00 (RB) Int of Joseph Porche
Int of Chris Callero
9:00 (RB) †William Jeong, Jose Koo & Family
†John Hiensen & Family
†Fritz Mutter
11:00 (RB) †Hilda J. Roza
†Veronica Casciola
12:30 (BV) Intention of Parishioners
Int of Gary & Theresa Stevenson & Family
6:00 (JN) †Emily Tilton
Int of Inge M. Forester & Family
7:30 (BV) Int of Stacey C. Axtell & Family
Int of Ryan Recicar
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Prayer Requests...
R.I.P. † All who have died this week.
Fr. Jim Nisbet’s
Scripture Class
7:00 pm Mondays in the Hall
10:30 am Tuesdays in the Hall
The classes run one hour
each in the form of a lecture
with opportunity for
questions at the end. They
are separate areas of studies.
Scripture Study
Reflect on Readings for this
coming Sunday’s Masses.
Scripture
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Pray the Rosary
With Us Every MONDAY
evening at 5:45 pm, we pray
the Rosary. Share devotions
and petitions while praying
as a spiritual community
in our historic Old Mission
CHAPEL. Please join us and
stay for one or more decades
of the rosary.
Ave Maria, Friends!
Interested in
Becoming Catholic?
Want to know about
becoming a Catholic
Christian? Already
baptized but thinking
about becoming Catholic?
We’re happy to start the
conversation with you. Call
Terry 781-8220 ext. 15.
Infant Baptism:
Registered parishioners
may call 781-8220, x35 for
information and dates about
baptism for their children.
Baptism classes:
Spanish class will be Jan. 4 at 7 pm
English class will be Dec 27 at 2 pm
Coffee and Donuts
Don’t forget to join us after
the 9 am Mass
for our Coffee &
Donut social in the
Parish Hall.
Parish Offices Will Be Closed
We will be closing the parish offices on
Thursday, December 24th for Christmas.
Offices will reopen on Tuesday, December
29th at 9 am. We hope you all have a happy
and blessed holliday.
Social Justice Ministry
Meets the first Tuesday of every
month at 7 pm in the Serra Center.
Join us to learn what our new projects
are, and what you can do to help.
“And when we give each other
Christmas gifts in His name,
let us remember that He has given us
the sun and the moon and the stars,
and the earth with its forests
and mountains and oceans-and all that lives and move upon them.
He has given us all green things
and everything that blossoms and bears fruit
and all that we quarrel about
and all that we have misused-and to save us from our foolishness,
from all our sins,
He came down to earth
and gave us
Himself.”
— Sigrid Undset
Christmas Blessings to all
from Social Justice.
Walk for Life West Coast
Save the date of Saturday, January 23, 2016,
for the annual Walk for Life West Coast (San
Francisco). For bus information south of the
Cuesta Grade, please call Celine Souza at (805)
929-0115. For bus stops in North County, call
Jeannette Silacci at (805) 975-2333. For more
organization, please visit the website:
http://www.walkforlifewc.com
The Little Ones
Jim Burrows
©2015 Jim Burrows www.jimburrowsartist.com
If you or a member of your family
would like the faith community of
Mission Parish to join you in prayers
for special needs, contact the parish
office at 781-8220. We do occasionally
take some names off of the list printed
in the bulletin. The current list contains
names received since Sept. 30, 2014.
If we have taken a name from the printed list of a
person still in need of prayers, please give us a call
and we will happily put him or her back on. Please
take some time this week to remember the following
in your prayers:
• For all in our parish family who are suffering
serious or terminal illness
• For Armed Forces Men and Women on Active
Duty, and for
Kay Heaton
Mary Schinbine
Gary Hitchcock
Diane Fisher
Bea Jeong
Connie Smith
Barry Karleskint
The Allwein Family
Russ Kiger
Dave Anderson
Marcia Kinneavy
Virginia Aranico
Curry Koehler
Santos Arrona
Nate Kovesdi
Margaret Askelund
Rachel Kovesdi
Amy Baptiste
Jason Lal
Cindy Bebereia
Valerie Lambert
Joann Bernadette
Maria Limon
Taylor Blete
Maria Teresita Luna
Ines Bongio
Manuel Luvano
Paul Bonjour
Ben Mangabat
Jerry Bonsato
Ernie Martin
Adrianne Bright
Nancy McDonough
Kevin Bright
Carol McDowell
Karen Brown
Marsha McGowan
Charlene Casciola
Georgina Mele
David Cicinato
Enrique Melendez
Maryanne Cicinato
Chris Michalski
Regina Clarke
Ellen Miller
Shawn Clarke
Dawn Mirabelli
Jeff Cole
Humberto Monge
Cathy Connor
Judith Moreno
Elena Corbelli
Cira Mejia Nevi
Renee Curco
Cecilia Nievez
Anna Dahan
Nancy & John Deering Eliodoro Nievez
Jesse Nieves
John Deering, Jr
Julian Nieves
Imelda Delossanpos
Julianna Nievez
Santiago, Camila Diaz
Nievez Family
Kambria Doherty
Bill Oldson
Carolyn Dolecki
James Oldson
Elise Duclos
Don Owens
Jinah Duncan
Mabelle Pence
Ruth Dusek
Brian Porterfield & family
Richard Engel
Sean Porterfield
Sally Equinoa
Dana Rasmissen
Janel Ferguson
Juan B. Rivera
Charles Fetyko
Frank Reed
Griffth Flick
Gloria Rosinni & Family
Kay Foster
Jerry Salmina
James Fowler
Gladys Fraund & Family Jenna Scott
Dennis X. Shea
Charles Freeman
Steve Smith
Mary Ella Garder
Irene Strateny
Nadia Ghobrial
Fr. Mark Stetz
Hank Gibbs
Diane Suderman
Spencer Godsey
Dorothy Ellis Goldberg Susi & Erich
Derek Thoele
Walt Gonyer
Pax Thomas
Mary Grimes
Shannon Thompson
Median Guideal
Joyce Villa
Paula Gurney
Keona Walker
Garney and Vicky Hall
Li Way Way Hernandez Paul Willis
ADULT
ENRICHMENT
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December 20, 2015 • Fourth Sunday of Advent
E
lementary Faith
Formation
We meet today. Our next meeting
won’t be until January 10th.
We wish all our families a very happy
Christmas Holyday celebration!
Terry Burrows at 781-8220 ext. 15,
or [email protected]
Old Mission School
From all those at
Old Mission School
we hope and pray
this season has
been filled with joy!
In their search for meaning and
purpose, young people have a
great openness to prayer. The
teachers, parents, and staff of
Old Mission School know that
we have the grace-filled privilege
and opportunity to weave prayer
throughout the daily lives of
children. We do this in many
ways. Our aim is to awaken and
empower students to live lives
that are attentive and responsive
to God, who is always present
to them. We ask that you will
continue to pray with us for the
continued faith development of
our children, so that none will miss
the voice of God, which beckons
with the dawning of each day.
Old Mission Catholic School is currently
accepting applications for preschool
through eighth grade. For more information
or to obtain an application, please visit our
website at www.oldmissionschool.com
or call 543-6019. Come see us! A Catholic
education is a great advantage for life!
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This Week...........................
Saturday
December 19
7:00-8:30 pm in the Youth Center
* No meetings Dec 25 & Jan 1.
9:30 am Docent Meeting -Serra Center
4 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation
outh Ministry
ALL YOUTH ARE WELCOME!
7th & 8th Grade • Most Fridays*
High School
Next Meetings Monday, Dec. 14
No meeting Dec 21 & 28
Confirmation (years 1 & 2)
4th Sunday of Advent
9 am Coffee & Donuts Social -after mass
Year 1 - 4 pm on Sunday, Jan 24
“Morality.Ethics” - in Parish Hall
Year 2 - 4 pm on Sunday, Jan. 10
“The Sacraments of Christian
Initiation - in Parish Hall
For more info contact Evan O’Reilly
at [email protected]
Gift Shop News
Wednesday
Words of Wisdom: Let us be
grateful to those who make us happy,
they are the charming gardeners who
make our souls blossom.
We are ready for the holidays.
Our decorations are up, the lights
are twinkling and our spirits are
brighter. We look forward to this
magical time that brings out the
child in all of us.
The store is brimming with
wonderful gift items, including
whimsical Folk Art Nativities as
well as a wide assortment of tiny
Nativities, Ornaments and such.
The book room is looking festive
with Christmas books, Music,
Calendars, Journals and much more.
If you haven’t been in lately this
is the perfect time to visit. We are
open 7 days a week from 9-4pm.
You might also visit us online
@www.missionsanluisobispo.
org and go to the Gift Shop for a
secure shopping experience.

Christmas is quickly approaching and our environment
team is working on getting the decorations ready. If you
would like to help with these costs, please fill out this form
and include it with your donation in an envelope and drop it
in the collection or mail it to the parish office. If you receive
our regular weekly contribution envelopes, you will see that
we have one designated for flowers. Please PRINT name(s).
I (we) would like to donate $
 Please print in bulletin
 No, do not print in bulletin.
December 20
Monday
Christmas Flowers and Decorations
 in honor or memory of
Sunday
December 21
5:45 pm Rosary Group -Chapel
7 pm Fr. Jim’s Scripture Study -Hall
NO High School Yth Nite -Yth Ctr
Tuesday
December 22
10:30 am Fr. Jim’s Scripture Study -Hall
December 23
NO Scripture Study -Resume Jan 6, 2016
6:30 pm ProCathedral Choir -Church
Thursday
December 24
Parish Offices Closed Today
Christmas Eve
Masses: 4 pm, 4:10 (Overflow Mass in GYM)
6 pm, 7:30 pm (Spanish), 10 pm
Friday
December 25
Parish Offices Closed Today
Christmas
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Day
Mas
Masses: 7 am, 10 am
There are no
evening
Masses on
Christmas Day.
Saturday
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4 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sunday
December 27
The Holy Family of
Jesus, Mary and Joseph
NO Coffee & Donuts -Until February 7th
Our
Weekly Offering
13,500
The Old Mission Budget
requires $10,557.00 per week
to meet expenses.
11,500
The collection for
Sunday, December 13, 2015
12,500
10,500
9,500
00
was $ 11,734. *
*includes $ 1,355.00 Electronic Funds
Transfer donations this week.
We thank you for your continued
support and generosity.
8,500
7,500
LA VOZ LATINA
Cuarto Domingo de Adviento
Misa de Nochebuena
Jueves 24 de diciembre de 2015
7:00 pm
F
eliz Navidad
“Tanto amó Dios al mundo que le entrego a su
único Hijo para que todo el que crea en El no muera,
sino que tenga vida Eterna”. Jn.3, 16.
Les envío a todos un cordial saludo navideño,
deseando que sus corazones se vean rebosantes de gozo
al sentir con fuerza la presencia tierna y amorosa de
Jesús Niño, que se acerca una vez más a cada uno de
nosotros para iluminar con su luz nuestro camino.
Que en esta Navidad el Señor los bendiga con
el magnífico don de una Paz perfecta, donde nos
sintamos reconciliados con El, con nuestros prójimos,
con la Naturaleza y con nosotros mismos.
Que agradecidos con El al contemplar tan infinita
bondad retratada en cada pesebre, seamos capaces
de mantener, cada día de nuestra vida, el sentido
de su presencia junto a nosotros, pues Él quiere
acompañarnos para sostenernos en los momentos
difíciles, para hacer más ligeras nuestras cargas y
animarnos en los momentos de flaqueza.
Si le abrimos el corazón, seguramente nuestra
Navidad será jubilosa y llena de infinitas alegrías.
Mantengamos unida a la familia y fuertes en la Fe.
Una muy feliz y armoniosa Navidad les desea,
P. Braulio
Los invitamos a nuestras
TRADICIONALES POSADAS NAVIDEÑAS
a las 7:00 pm en el templo
¡No falten!
BAUTISMOS
Los feligreses registrados en la Misión de San Luis Obispo
pueden llamar al 781-8220 para obtener información y
fechas para bautizar a sus hijos. Las clases de bautismo en
español son el primer lunes de cada mes.
¿Quieres saber cómo convertirte al
catolicismo? ¿Ya fuiste bautizado pero
deseas saber cómo convertirte a la fe
católica? Estamos felices de iniciar una
conversación contigo al respecto.
Llama a Terry 781-8220 ext 15.
Covered California tendrá inscripciones
abiertas hasta el 31 de Enero de 2016.
Caridades Católicas de la Diócesis de
Monterey tiene consejeros certificados
que le ayudarán a determinar si califica
para el programa y también a completar
su solicitud. Por favor llame a nuestra
oficina en SLO: (805) 541-9110.
A
ño Jubilar de la Misericordia
20 de diciembre de 2015
Cuarto Domingo de Adviento
Al proclamar el Año Jubilar
de la Misericordia, el Papa Francisco
exclamó cómo él deseaba que este Año
Santo esté “lleno de misericordia”,
nosotros como discípulos vamos “al
encuentro de cada persona llevando
la bondad y la ternura de Dios. A
todos, creyentes y lejanos, pueda llegar
el bálsamo de la misericordia como signo
del Reino de Dios que está ya presente
en medio de nosotros” (Misericordiae Vultus, 5).
Al visitar a Isabel, María presenta bellamente una
imagen así. A pesar de los riesgos de su embarazo, sin
mencionar su preocupación por ser una mujer joven
sin casarse todavía, María de inmediato, sin egoísmo
“sale” de sí misma y a toda prisa avanza sobre terreno
peligroso para llevar “el bálsamo de la misericordia”
de Dios para ayudar a su pariente. Ya que el Bautismo
y la Eucaristía nos han hecho, de alguna manera,
portadores de un Cristo Vivo dentro de nosotros, así
como María fue, esa generosidad de “salir” de nosotros
mismos para ofrecer un servicio atento de misericordia
a nuestros prójimos, debe marcar especialmente
nuestro Tiempo de Navidad este Año Jubilar.
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Citas del Papa Copyright © 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Usadas con permiso.
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
Esta semana recordamos a los niños judíos que
fueron asesinados por orden del Rey Herodes en Belén.
Esa tragedia que ocurrió cuando el viejo y celoso rey se
enteró del nacimiento de un nuevo rey de los judíos. Él
mandó a matar a todo niño que tuviera menos de dos años.
El llanto de las familias que perdieron sus pobres inocentes
se ha convertido en risas en varios países latinoamericanos.
El 28 de diciembre en muchas partes es conmemorado
como el día de los inocentes que viene siendo el April Fools
Day de Latinoamérica. En ese día se hacen bromas para
burlarse de los amigos. Si la broma funciona al pobre que
fue engañado se le llama “inocente”.
La inocencia normalmente se atribuye a los niños
o a los ingenuos, pero en si la inocencia es una virtud
cristiana, de los que hemos sido perdonados por Cristo.
Esta inocencia no es ingenuidad mas bien es la candidez,
simplicidad y generosidad de una persona que conoce bien
lo duro que es la vida y aún así mantiene la esperanza.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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