First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2015 ST. LINUS CATHOLIC CHURCH St. Linus Catholic Church 13915 Shoemaker Ave. Norwalk, CA 90650 Phone (562) 921-6649 Fax (562) 921-5150 http://www.stlinus.org Office Hours Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed for Lunch: 12-1 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.: 8:00 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Linus School (562) 921-0336 4 Religious Education Office (562) 921-5179 Father Tony Gomez, Pastor Father Brian Delaney, in residence Senior Deacon Chuck and Marge Baker Deacon couple Mario & Nati Mejia Deacon couple Mario & Ann Guerra Tita Guzman, Diaconate Minister Sue Cunneen, Diaconate Minister Mass Times Ana Engquist, Business Manager Greg Climaco, School Principal Christina May, Director of Religious Education Gloria Cardenas, Bulletin Editor/Webmaster Matt Wheeler, Seminarian Intern Eucharistic Adoration: Saturday: 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m./Vigil Mass Sunday: 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m./Family Mass 12:15 p.m./en Español 5:00 p.m./LIFETEEN Mass 7:30 p.m. Weekdays: Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. with Mother of Perpetual Help Novena 1st Fridays: 7:00 p.m. 3rd Fridays: 7:00 p.m. en Español Charismatic Mass: once a month (date and time will be posted in the bulletin) Holy Days: Check the Parish Bulletin All night adoration from 7:30 p.m., after the 1st and 3rd Friday Masses, Benediction Saturday 7:15 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Tuesdays 6:30—8:00 p.m. and by appointment For the following Sacraments and Services, please call the Parish Center: Sacrament of Baptism Sacrament of Marriage Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Funeral and Vigil Services Communion to the Sick and Home-bound PAGE 2 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Ministry in Action... Adoración Nocturna Contacto: Amalia Sanchez (562) 228-5132 3rd Fri. 7 pm - Sat, 7:15 A.M.│Iglesia Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Contact: Dorie Sablan (562) 926-3435 1st Fri.│7P.M.-Sat. 7:15A.M.│Church Adult Confirmation Parish Center: (562) 921-5179 Altar Servers Contact: Dennis Adame Parish Center: (562) 921-6649 Altar Society Contact: Virginia Lozano (562)863-3657 Anointing of the Sick Parish Center: (562) 921-6649 Baptismal Preparation of Children English & Spanish Parish Center: (562) 921-6649 Because We Care Ministry Contact: Sharon Julien (562) 921-6649 Bereavement Support Group Contact: Parish Office (562) 921-6649 Bible Study-English Contact: Barbara Fries (562) 926-1770 Tues.│8-9 P.M.│Rm. 8 Boy Scouts, Troop 394 Scout Master: Manny Parish Center: (818) 679-1926 Mon.│7-8:30 P.M.│Hall Charismatic Healing Mass Contact: Sion Ferrer (562) 921-6649 Various Mon.│7 P.M.│Church Church Environment & Art Contact: Dennis & Bernice Adame (562) 921-6649 Couples for Christ Contact: Sonny Berberabe (562) 921-6649 Cursillo Ultreya—Spanish Contacto: Miguel y Margarita Ramos (562) 929-4693 Elohim Charismatic Prayer Group Contact: Brenda Cadavona (562) 921-1123 2nd Fri.│7:30-10 P.M.│Rm. 11 Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial Contacto: Carlos & Delfina Romero (562) 533-3547 Fiesta Committee Contact: Robert Perez Parish Center: (562) 929-7195 Filipino Association Contact: Rey Factoran (714) 670-8788 Meets once a month Finance Council Contact: Joe Julien (562) 921-6649 Funerals Parish Center: (562) 921-6649 Gift Shop Vestibule of Church Contact: John A. L. Moran Parish Center: (562) 921-6649 Open after all Weekend Masses Golden Age Club President: James E. Beach (562) 929-0569 3rd Sun│1:30-4:30 P.M.│Hall Grupo de Oración Contacto: Alejandro Gama (714) 231-3646 Wed.│7-9:00 P.M.│Hall Guadalupanas Contacto: Micaela Uribe (714) 350-7106 Ultimo Jueves del mes│7 P.M.│Rm. 11 Fri.│7:00 P.M.│Youth Room Knights of Columbus #10623 Grand Knight: Alan S. Gfeller (562) 921-4002 2nd Tues.│7:30 P.M.│Hall Legion of Mary Contact: Sylvia J. Layao (562) 404-1174 Praesidium Tues.│5-6 P.M.│Rm. 10 Curia 2nd Thur.│7 P.M.│Rm. 10 Liturgy Committee Director: Maureen Linnebur Parish Center: (562) 716-0564 Ministerios Hispanos Contacto: Vidal Vargas (562) 440-7022 Ministry to the Sick Contact: Cornell Watson (562) 822-4506 Mother of Perpetual Help Novena Contact: Imelda Manalac (562) 404-6145 Tues.│7:00 P.M.│Church Music Ministry/Choir Directors (562) 921-6649 Hermie Abido: 7:30pm Filipino Choir (1st Sunday of the month) Anthony “AC” Cerna: 5:30pm JP Panganiban: 9:00am Adult Choir Mark Newberry: 7:30pm Adult Choir Mustard Seed Communities Contact: Teresa Estrada (562) 921-6649 Parish Council Contact: Isabelle Leibig (562) 921-6649 [email protected] Prayer Shawl Ministry Contact: Mary Ratanasurakam (951) 500-0787 Last Monday | 6:30 P.M. | Par. Off. ProLife Ministry Contact: Barbra Manriquez (562) 900-9492 3rd Thursday| 6:00 P.M. | Par. Off. RCIA Director: Sr. Catherine Casey (562) 921-6649 Santo Niño Devotions 1st Fri.│6:30 P.M.│Church Religious Education Director: Christina May (562) 921-5179 Office Religious Vocations Parish Center: (562) 921-6649 Safeguard the Children Contact: Parish Office (562) 921-6649 St. Linus School Principal: Greg Climaco (562) 921-0336 Office www.linuslions.org St. Linus Ushers Contact: Cornell Watson (562) 822-4506 Weddings & Quinceañeras Coordinator: Sue Ellen Rojas (562) 260-7175 Youth Ministry/LIFE TEEN Youth Ministry: Anthony Cerna “AC” (562) 921-6252 Confirmation Coordinator: Cherryl Osorio (562) 921-5179 PRIMER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO Due to the Thanksgiving holiday the bulletin printer required an early submission of the bulletin. Please check back next week for the collection amount from November 22, 2015. Thank you. May God bless you for your continued support. We welcome you to make your weekly/monthly donations by enrolling in Parish Pay by visiting www.parishpay.com or calling (866) 727-4741 to set up an account. En Honor a La Virgen de Guadalupe Tendremos una Gran Celebración Obra de Aparicion de la Virgen 11 de Diciembre 7:00 pm En el salon Parroquial Sabado, 12 de Diciembre 2015 Novenario, Mañanitas, Procesión y Santa Misa con Mariachi 4:30 am Rosario y Mañanitas 5:00 am Santa Misa ¡El Convivio sera en el salon Parroquial despues de las misa. PAGE 3 St. Linus Bilingual Mass of Thanksgiving Com_ ]_l_\r[t_ with us On Sun^[y, D_]_m\_r 13, 2015 @t 12:15 pm with Th_ Most R_v_r_n^ Bishop Jos_ph Br_nn[n R_]_ption to follow in th_ P[rish H[ll UPCOMING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION EVENTS: 11/22 - 11/30: Thanksgiving holiday. No classes. 12/2 and 12/5: Safeguar d the Childr en Lessons #1 and #2 for grades Kindergarten through high school. 12/21 - 1/2: Christmas break. No classes. PAGE 4 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Angel Tree is an annual project of our parish. It is an opportunity to bring the love of Christ to the least fortunate of our community during the Christmas season. Angel Tree tags are located in a basket in front of the Blessed Mother. On each angel tag is a suggested age appropriate gift item for a girl or boy. Parishioners are invited to take as many Angel tags as they would like to purchase the suggested gift. We are requesting 1 item of clothing (valued at $20.00) and 1 toy (valued at $20.00). Please do not wrap the gifts. Bring your gifts in gift bags with the angel tag attached. Gifts may be left inside the church or maybe turned in at the parish office. Please return your gift to the parish office on or before Monday, December 14th. If you have any questions, please call the parish office. Once you select a tag, you become this child’s Angel! SUNDAY DEC. 6, 2015 DELICIOUS MEXICAN TAMALES!! Pork – Puerco (Chile rojo) Chicken – Pollo (Chile Verde) COFFEE, HOT CHOCOLATE, DONUTS AFTER ALL MORNING MASSES Pre- order: St-Linus Msc PRIMER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO PAGE 5 R.C.I.A Jeremiah 1:5 Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Table of Blessings Meal Ministry Please contact us if you know of a family caring for a terminally ill loved one, who would benefit from our meal ministry to help ease their burden, if only by a simple sharing of a meal.. If you are interested in helping to provide a hot meal once or twice a month to one of our parish families in need of compassion while facing a difficult time, please contact Mary Ratanasurakarn at (951) 500-0787 A Pro Life Rosary for the Unborn Every Tuesday at 6:30pm at the Hope Memorial Garden Many lives depend on us advocating for them! Please call Barbra Manriquez at (562)900-9492 or email us at: [email protected] with any questions or to be added to our email list. Travelers to find Mass go to www.masstimes.org or call (734) 794-2100 Becoming a Catholic {R.C.I.A} •Are you interested becoming a Catholic? •Do you want to receive the sacraments of: *Baptism? *Confirmation? *Eucharist? •Do you know anyone who does? •Do you have any questions about what it means to be a catholic? •Please call Sister Catherine in our Parish Office at 562/921-6649. {Classes meet Monday evenings, 7-8:30pm} PAGE 6 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Treasures From Our Tradition Tradiciones de Nuestra Fe Advent is a time rich in family traditions. Many of them have been so effectively absorbed into our culture that their religious origins are hidden. Some of us will set candles in our windows tonight. The custom began in Ireland during the so-called “penal” days, extending from 1691 to the “Catholic Emancipation” in 1829 and beyond. There were harsh penalties and fines for not attending the government church. Priests were forced into hiding, but people were resourceful and determined in guarding their faith. At Christmas, Irish families, particularly in the countryside, placed a lighted candle in the cottage window and left the door unlatched, hoping that a priest might come by and celebrate the Christmas Mass for them. The possibility of the Mass coming into the family home gave rise to other Irish customs at the beginning of Advent. The cottage received a fresh coat of whitewash, the threshold was swept especially clean, and fresh curtains were hung in the windows. The house was scrubbed until it gleamed, including all the pots and pans, and all garments and table linens were laundered. The custom of the Irish window candle was so admired in Catholic Europe that it was widely copied there, and now finds a welcome in households that may not exactly expect a priest to wander in! Es más que justo empezar el tiempo litúrgico de Adviento con la Virgen María. Esta semana celebramos la Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción de María. Esta es una fiesta especial para varios países americanos como Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay y los Estados Unidos que tienen como patrona nacional a la Madre de Jesús bajo este título. Esta creencia tiene siglos de ser discutida por teólogos cristianos como Ambrosio, Agustín, Buenaventura y Tomás de Aquino, pero fue solo con la Constitución Ineffabilis Deus del Papa Pió IX en 1854 que pasó a ser doctrina oficial de la Iglesia. La enseñanza de la Inmaculada Concepción de la Madre de Jesús insiste que María nació y permaneció sin pecado. Según el teólogo franciscano Juan Duns Escoto, María fue salvada del pecado desde el vientre de su madre Ana. De esta manera Jesús pudo salvarla no después de haber pecado como ha hecho con nosotros, sino antes de que ella hubiera pecado. La Inmaculada Concepción se hizo en vista de la venida de Jesús quien nos puede hacer inmaculados gracias al perdón y la gracia que nos ofrece. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Jubilee Year of Mercy Besides a new liturgical year, this Advent features an additional “beginning”—next week’s opening of the Jubilee Y ear of Mercy, a graced opportunity to contemplate more profoundly and live more concretely the mystery of God’s unconditional love. Pope Francis says that mercy, as the bridge connecting God and the human family, opens our hearts to welcome God’s love for us sinners and our eyes to recognize others, especially society’s least loved and most vulnerable, as brothers and sisters entrusted to our care. Today’s scriptures provide a perfect Jubilee preparation. Jeremiah comforts us with the promise of God’s justice; Paul challenges us to abound in love for all; Luke bids us anticipate Jesus’ future coming as the joyful advent of our redemption. But in a unique way, this Jubilee Year’s Advent reminds us that Jesus, whose coming we await, is already present among us, in those for whom we need to become instruments of God’s mercy. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Año Jubilar de la Misericordia Además de un Año Nuevo Litúrgico, este Adviento se caracteriza por incluir otro “comienzo”; la próxima semana es la inauguración del A ño Jubilar de la Misericordia, un tiempo de gracia para contemplar más profundamente y vivir más concretamente los misterios incondicionales del amor de Dios. El Papa Francisco dice que la misericordia, así como el puente que conecta a Dios con la familia humana, abre nuestros corazones para dar la bienvenida al amor de Dios por nosotros pecadores y abre nuestros ojos para reconocer al prójimo, especialmente en los menos amados por la sociedad y los más vulnerables, como hermanos y hermanas confiados a nuestro cuidado. Las Escrituras de este día facilitan una perfecta preparación para el Jubileo. Jeremías nos consuela con la promesa de la justicia de Dios; Pablo nos desafía para prosperar en el amor por todos, mientras que Lucas se esfuerza por anticiparnos el futuro de la venida de Jesús como el alegre adviento de nuestra redención. Pero de una única manera, el Adviento de este Año Jubilar nos recuerda que Jesús, de quien esperamos su venida, está ya presente en medio de nosotros, en aquellas personas para las que necesitamos convertirnos en instrumentos de la misericordia de Dios. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. PRIMER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO DID YOU KNOW? Who should report child abuse? Priests, deacons, school faculty and administrators and other staff members in our parishes and schools have been designated as mandated reporters under California law. When one of these persons receives information leading to a “reasonable suspicion” that a child is being abused or neglected, he or she must make a report to the appropriate child protection or law enforcement agency. However, every adult has a moral responsibility to report suspected child abuse. For a copy of the VIRTUS® article “How to Familiarize Yourself with Policies and Procedures on Reporting Abuse,” email: [email protected]. ¿SABIA USTED? ¿Quiénes deben reportar abuso infantil? Bajo la ley del estado de California, todos los sacerdotes, diáconos, profesores, administradores y empleados de nuestras parroquias y escuelas tienen la obligación de reportar abusos. Cuando alguna de estas personas recibe cualquier información que lleve a una “sospecha razonable” de que un menor puede ser una víctima de abuso o negligencia, tiene la obligación de hacer un reporte ya sea a las autoridades civiles o a agencias de protección de niños. Sin embargo, cada adulto tiene la responsabilidad moral de reportar sospechas de abuso infantil. Para más información sobre cómo responder a una alegación o sospecha de abuso de niños, visitar www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/vam. ST LINUS COUNCIL 10623 NEW YEARS EVE DANCE THURSDAY, DEC. 31, 2015 Msgr. McNulty Hall 13915 Shoemaker Avenue Norwalk, CA LIVE MUSIC 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM DRESS: Semi Formal Attire Dinner available between 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM NO OUTSIDE LIQUOR ALLOWED RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOP CHRISTMAS SALE STARTS NOW Come to the Religious Goods Store in the vestibule after all weekend Masses. We have just the right Christmas gift you are looking for: PAGE 7 50/50 NO HOST BAR CHAMPAGNE PARTY FAVORS Statues… Rosary Beads… Medals… Bibles…Crucifixes…Advent Candle Sets …Nativity Sets…, and KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS Auto magnets. TICKETS: $35.00 per person, Includes dinner, snacks, coffee, cake, champagne and party favors. SALE STARTS NOVEMBER 28th AND ENDS DECEMBER 27th INFORMATION: Alan S. Gfeller (562) 921-4002 PAGE 8 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT PRIMER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO PAGE 9 Women’s Christmas Tea Come out in your best tea dress, hat and gloves. Spend quality time with your girlfriends while enjoying delicious tea, tea sandwiches, pastries and fruit. Not only that, be entertained by the fabulous Choral Belles dressed in their beautiful Victorian outfits ready to serenade us. As a highlight, our seminarian intern, Matthew Wheeler will share an advent reflection. Each table will be served by a handsome waiter ready to make your tea wishes come true. It doesn’t get better than that ladies. Don’t miss out. Saturday, December 5 2:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. In the Parish Hall Tickets are $20 per person Tickets can be purchased in the parish office. If you would like to host a table please call the parish office. PAGE 10 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT In Our Prayers Prayers for our brothers and sisters in their time of suffering and need… Saturday, November 28th 7:30 AM 5:30 PM Gabriel Garcia, Birthday Consuelo Banting, R.I.P. Sunday, November 29th 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:15 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM Gilbert “Phil” Chavez, R.I.P. Matthew Raymond, Birthday Patrick Farrell, Birthday Monserat Felix, R.I.P. Nicholas Sanchez, R.I.P. Tyler Mendiola, Birthday Nicolas Bernardina Apostol, R.I.P. Monday, November 30th 8:30 AM Consuelo Banting, R.I.P. Tuesday, December 1st 8:30 AM 7:00 PM Brigitta Cota, Birthday Gema Rodriguez, Birthday Wednesday, December 2nd 8:30 AM Cuca, Carlitos, y Carlos Garcia, R.I.P. Thursday, December 3rd 9:00 AM Frank Jimenez, R.I.P. Friday, December 4th 8:30 AM Spagnolo Family Saturday, December 5th 7:30 AM 5:30 PM Felix & Nicomedes Cadavona, R.I.P. Rosario Aldea, R.I.P. Sunday, December 6th 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:15 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM Antouco Alvarado, R.I.P. Alonzo Ureuo, R.I.P. Margarita Salazar, R.I.P. Luis and Balbina Escaleras, 66th Wedding Anniversary Otilia Nava, R.I.P. Isirdo Padilla, Death Anniversary Miguel Apostol, R.I.P. Hermila Alvarado, Ophaelia Angcaco, Jessie Bausley, Nellie Rosa Blaneas, Terry Bordenave, Garrett Brown, Miguel Camorlinga, Maria Castenanos, Angie Chavez, Richard Cota, Lisa Sinni Cousimano, Judy Craddock, Luis Cueva, Socorro De La Torre, Isabel Doria, John Doria, Olivia Elias, Lanny Enciso, Puring Enciso, Luis Escaleras, Maria Espino, Bernie Galhoff, Carmela Gallegos, Angie Garcia, Denise Garcia, Geri Garcia, Maria Garcia, Richard Garcia, Susan Gomez, David Eduardo Gonzalez, Marty Guerrero, Liu Gunter, Guadalupe Hernandez, Cuquita Hidalgo, Maria Jaramillo, Hilda Jimenez, Silvia Jimenez, Shirley Jones, Joe Julien, Monica Kasharsky, Robert Leano, Javier Leon, Margaret Ann Levasseur, Audrey Lizarraga, Lorenzo Lizarraga, Jr., Georgia Lomeli, Helen Lopez, Karina Lopez, Mary Lopez, Angel Lozano, Josefina Magaña, Beverly Martinez, Christopher Martinez, Lupe McClintock, Mario Mejia, Cynthia Miestas, Carol Mihelich, Paul Moore, Boyd Morales, Jessica Morales, Olimpia Morillo, Editcha Marcha Oabel, Jessica Olivares, Cindy Ortega, Gustavo Padilla, Salvador Padilla, Danielle Pal, Marie Pal-Brown, Angela & Jesus Pena, Zachary Pereyra, Cathy Prieto, David Rabiola, Francine Ramirez, Mickey Ramirez, Ramona Ramirez (Ramy), Valerie Ramirez, Laura Ramos, Dulce Redford, Al Reyes, Sr., Diane Roberts, Althea Robinson, Ignacio Rodriguez, Jose Rodriguez, Martin Ruiz, Yolanda Ruiz, Adela Sanchez, Carmen Sanchez, Daniel Sanchez, Ramona Sanchez, Angel Santos, Gloria Schmidt, Alicia Serafin, John Starns, Lorrie Teodoro, Aaden Trujeque, Kathleen Vega, Richard Veyna, Virginia Wall, Clorinda Zaldivar, Maria Del Carmen Zamora If you would like to add or remove a name, please contact the parish office. Let us continue to pray for our Armed Forces and their families. We thank God for the sacrifices they make to ensure our freedom. PRIMER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO Question of the Week Gospel: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 PAGE 11 Pregunta de la Semana Evangelio: Lucas 21: 25-28, 34-36 Adults: What have been the str engths of your prayer life? What habit of prayer could you strengthen during this Advent season? Adultos: ¿Cuáles han sido los puntos fuer tes de tu vida de oración? ¿Qué hábito de la oración podrías fortalecer durante este tiempo de Adviento? Children: What pr ayer s will you say each day and each week during Advent? Niños: ¿Qué or aciones vas a r ezar cada día y cada semana durante el Adviento? Lecturas de la Semana Readings for the Week Monday: Tuesday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6 Lunes: Rom 10:9-18; Sal 19 (18):8-11; Mt 4:1822 Martes: Is 11:1-10; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lc 10:21-24 Miércoles: Is 25:6-10a; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Jueves: Is 26:1-6; Sal 118 (117):1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Viernes: Is 29:17-24; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Sábado: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Sal 147 (146):1-6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Domingo: Bar 5:1-9; Sal 126:1-6; Fil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lc 3:1-6
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