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December 20, 2015
4th Sunday of Advent
Serving San Dimas and La Verne and surrounding communities
Staffed by the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
WATCHING, WAITING
WONDERING, WISHING
FOR WHO, FOR WHAT...
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4th Sunday of Advent
My dear sisters and brothers,
One thing is certain: we all need nourishment to
sustain us for the journey. Holy Name of Mary is that
oasis for the spirit; it is essential that we recognize this.
Angels still are bringing tidings of good joy.
Shepherds still tend to the hearts of those who are
needy and are willing to let go of the comfortable way to
travel to a new place and be surprised with a discovery
of a deeper way of living. Wise people still bring gifts
but also recognize here at Holy Name the best gift is the
gift of self – it’s really all we want.
Marys are still saying ‘yes’ to the unknown and
remain faithful to their choice. Josephs are awakened
from one way of life and are not afraid to risk listening to
the voice of God. A baby is born each day reminding us
of the power of a loving God who daily breathes new life
into us that we may live and grow and become just like
God does for our parish, enabling us to live, grow and
become.
God, send your son into our hearts that he may not
only be born there but also continue to grow and mature
and take over the direction of our life and parish. May
your love of us make Holy Name something of value and
worth, a parish family in which you can rejoice.
May the stable of our souls be transformed and
become a temple filled with your spirit. May our souls
be transformed and come a beacon, shedding light in
the midst of a dark and troubled world.
O Lord, open our minds to a new understanding of your
wonderful Word which is such a mystery
but is the root of our faith.
Open our eyes so we can see the Spirit guiding us and
open our hearts to share the Christ within us
as we continue the journey of faith
thanking you for all that has gone
and the future to come:
For the faith of mothers and fathers through history and
the sons and daughters who followed them,
For the visions of prophets and disciples who shared
your Word and all who believed them.
For obedience of Mary and Joseph called to serve you
as parents of Jesus
And for the wise people and shepherds who saw
a guiding light and heard angels sing so followed to
a stable where they found new life in a manger.
It was the life of a child, born to be King of a Kingdom to
come, who grew to be the man of the cross who died for
living your Word but walked from the tomb to give us
the hope and mystery of our faith.
So, thank you, Lord, for the Manger and the Cross and
journey between that gives us new hope when we walk
with your Son.
May the Angel of Encouragement confirm you in worth
and respect.
That you may live with the dignity that presides in your
soul.
With my love and affection,
Fr. Rich, SS.CC.
December 20, 2015
Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas,
Una cosa es cierta: que todos necesitamos alimento para
sostenernos para nuestra jornada de fe. El Santo Nombre de
María es un oasis para el espíritu y es esencial que
reconozcamos esto. Los coros angelicos nos siguen trayendo
noticias de alegría.
Los pastores siguen atendiendo a los corazones de
aquellos que están necesitados y están dispuestos a dejar de
lado la manera más cómoda de viajar a un nuevo lugar y
sorprenderse con el descubrimiento de una forma más
profunda de la vida. Los sabios todavía traen regalos, pero
también debemos reconocer que aquí en Santo Nombre de
María el mejor regalo es el regalo de uno mismo - es realmente
todo lo que queremos.
María siguen diciendo "sí" a lo desconocido y la fe de su
elección. José se despertó de una forma de vida y no tiene
miedo de arriesgarse a escuchar la voz de Dios. Un bebé nace
cada día que nos recuerda el poder de un Dios de amor, que
día a día da nueva vida a nosotros para que podamos vivir y
crecer y llegar a ser como lo que hace Dios por nuestra
parroquia, permitiéndonos vivir, crecer y llegar a ser.
Dios, envía a su hijo a nuestros corazones para que no sólo
pueda nacer allí, sino también que siga creciendo y madurando
y hacerse cargo de la dirección de nuestra vida y de la
parroquia. Que tu amor a nosotros haga en el Santo Nombre de
María algo importante y de valor, una familia parroquial en la
que puedas regocijarte.
Que el establo de nuestras almas se transformen y se
conviertan en un templo lleno de tu espíritu. Que nuestras
almas se transformen y se conviertan en luz, arrojando luz en
medio de un mundo oscuro y turbulento.
Señor, abre nuestras mentes a una nueva comprensión de tu
maravillosa palabra que es un misterio, pero es la raíz de
nuestra fe.
Abre nuestros ojos para que podamos ver que el Espíritu nos
guía y abre nuestros corazones para compartir el Cristo dentro
de nosotros en la medida que continuamos el camino de fe
para agradecerle todo lo que ha pasado y el futuro por venir:
Por la fe de los padres y madres a través de la historia y los
hijos e hijas que les siguieron,
Por las visiones de los profetas y discípulos que compartían tu
palabra y todos los que la creían.
Por la obediencia de María y de José, llamados a servir como
padres de Jesús
Y por los sabios y pastores que vieron una luz que les guío y
escucharon los ángeles cantar y los siguieron a ese establo
donde encontraron una nueva vida en un pesebre.
Era la vida de un niño, nacido para ser Rey de un Reino que
viene, que llegó a ser el hombre de la cruz, que murió por vivir
su Palabra, pero salió de la tumba para darnos la esperanza y el
misterio de nuestra fe.
Así que, gracias, Señor, por el Pesebre y la Cruz y la jornada
entre los dos, que nos da una nueva esperanza cuando
caminamos con tu Hijo.
Que el Ángel de la consolación os confirme en valor y respeto.
Que puedas vivir con la dignidad que gobierna en tu alma.
Con mi amor y cariño,
Fr. Rich, SS.CC.
December 20, 2015
4th Sunday of Advent
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19
Rocco Troise, Tomasa Padilla, Angelina
C
5:00 PM
Ramirez, Dwight Rabe, Julio & Mary Lou
Escobedo, Henry Michael Negrette
D
7:00 PM
People of the Parish
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20
8:00 AM WM Donatus Umanah, Mary Yrungaray, Jerome
10:00 AM D
12:30 PM
5:00 PM
VP
D
Duke, Int. Lucia Nueva, Int. Family of Dick Reed,
Debbie Hill, Fr. Michael Brooks, Int. Emma Miller
Nicola & Carmine Oddis, Esperanza Saldana,
Robert Morales, Int. Ossa Family, Raul
Emerenciana, Catalina Montez, Emilio Lallave,
Helena Lallave, Luis Zara, Int. Noel Zara
Int. Elisa Perez
Sue Lisby, Int. Bianca B. Katherman, Gianni
Elias, Maria Luisa Grise, Carmen Martin, Int.
Elisa Perez
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There will be NO
ADORATION / LITURGY OF
THE HOURS ON
DEC. 24, 25, 26,
FOR CHRISTMAS BREAK
RESUMES ON
DEC. 28, 2015 ;
There will be
NO ADORATION / LITURGY OF THE HOURS ON
DEC. 31, 2015 to JAN 2, 2016
FOR NEW YEAR’S BREAK.
RESUMES JANUARY 4th, 2016
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21
8:30 AM WM Leonor Herdocia, Int. Eunice Umanah, Leo
Jaramillo, Enrique Soriano, Jr., Int. Mabunay
Family
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22
Int. Marie Azevedo, Clifford Viernes, Jerome
8:30 AM D
Duke, Belen Apolinar, Avelina S. Driz
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23
8:30 AM PD Int. Residents of San Dimas Retirement Center
6:30 PM
VP
and Hillcrest, Celedonio Veloz, Mary Yrungaray,
Juanita Carcamo, Oscar J. Carcamo
Celedonio Veloz, Luis Adalberto Escobar, Juan
Jose Fernandez, Julia Funes
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24
4:00 PM & D & Henry DiSento, Int. Boris A. Garber, Int. Richard,
4:15 PM
WM Barbara Biseno & Family, Chris & Leonor Barela,
Laura Briseno, Sotero Briseno, Joe Calderon,
Joaquin & Maria Ang, Int. Eduardo Garcia
People of the Parish
7:00 PM
C
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25
People of the Parish
12:00 AM D
People of the Parish
8:00 AM C
People of the Parish
10:00 AM D
People of the Parish
12:30 PM D
5:00 PM
PD People of the Parish
Next Week Priest Mass Schedule:
Sat. 5:00—D,
Sun. 8—C, 10—C, 12:30—D, 5:00—WM
Presider Key* C=Cronin D=Danyluk PD=Peter Dennis
WM=Bill Moore M= Donal McCarthy VP=Visiting Priest
*Schedule subject to change
Prepare the Way for the LORD
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
MISAS NAVIDEÑAS
Dec. 24, at 4 pm Children’s Mass—Fr. Rich
4:15 pm Quiet Mass (in the Hall)—Fr. Bill
Dec. 24, at 7 pm—Fr. Peadar
Dec. 24, at midnight Bilingual—Fr. Rich
24 de diciembre, a las 12 am Bilingüe—Fr. Rich
Dec. 25, at 8 am—Fr. Peadar
Dec. 25, at 10 am—Fr. Rich
25 de diciembre, a las 12:30 pm Español—Padre Rich
Dec. 25, at 5 pm English—Fr. PD
Camp Afflerbaugh—Fr. Peadar
Camp Rockey—Fr. PD
Camp Paige—Fr. Bill
PASTORAL OFFICE DECEMBER SCHEDULE
Dec. 24th — 9AM—12PM
Dec. 25th —CLOSED
Dec. 31st — 9AM—12PM
Jan. 1st—CLOSED
EL HORARIO DE OFICINA DE PARROQUIA DICIEMBRE
24 de diciembre 9AM—12PM
25 de diciembre la oficina estará cerrada
31 de diciembre 9AM—12PM
1 de enero la oficina estará cerrada
Holy Name of Mary Parish is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Please do not leave your purses or valuables unattended.
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4th Sunday of Advent
Other church Advent Reconciliation schedule:
Sacred Heart (Covina), Tuesday, Dec. 22nd at 7:30 pm
Please Pray for the sick and the
suffering:
Bob Charles, Ron Chalman, Nora Wang,
Elena Wessel, Michael L. Cooper,
Angelita Tesoro, Amelia Castillo,
Raymond Ruiz, Helen Calderon, Jerry
Sterewalt, Lauren Paine, Tony Quintero,
Jim Guest, Kathy Stevens, Jarrett Jara, Violeta Hernandez, Melinda
Zamora, Nina Landaverri, Joan Ingram, Joe Rosales, Carole & Bill
Durban, Amelia Ventura, Louis Benavidas, Margie Sanchez, Rick
Garrett, Raymond Ruiz, Damacio Marquez, Gloria Marquez, Berna
Vigil, Terri Montez, Fr. Richard Hoynes, Ramela Clutario, Wendy
Peterson, Laurie Tandenberger, Joanie Barone, Sonya de Hart,
Miguel Perez, Carlos Lozano, Peter A. Morales, Laura Oulages,
Harlen Campa, Inez Sarrail, Olga Bennett, Wendy Peterson Jennifer
Caballero and Baby Grayson Ignacio.
Adult
Confirmation
Adult Confirmation is
beginning again soon! If
you are an adult, 18 or
older, and have not
completed your
sacraments, we invite you to join us to receive the
sacrament of Confirmation! Adult Confirmation classes
begin on Tuesday, January 20 from 7:15 to
8:45pm. Class fee is $50.00. Also, if you have
completed your initiation process and would like to be a
Sponsor to one of our candidates, please come and join
us...we always need sponsors who are willing to share
their faith and walk the journey with our Candidates
who will be receiving this sacrament. To register,
please call Charlie Martinez at (909) 599-1243 ext. 140.
Clases de Confirmación para
Adultos comienzan pronto!
Si usted es un adulto, mayor de 18 años, y no ha
completado sus sacramentos, le invitamos a unirse a
nosotros para recibir el sacramento de la Confirmación!
Clases de Confirmación para adultos comienzan el
Jueves, 21 de enero 7:00-9:00pm. Favor de traer copias
de sus certificados de bautismo y primera
communion. Costo de la clase es de
$50.00. Además, si usted ha completado su proceso de
iniciación y quiere ser un padrino/madrina de uno de
nuestros candidatos, por favor, venga a la primera
clase ... siempre necesitamos padrinos/madrinas que
están dispuestos a compartir su fe con nuestros
candidatos. Para registrarse, por favor llame a Charlie
Martinez (909) 599-1243 ext. 140.
December 20, 2015
Welcome SS.CC. Seminarians!
John Sawchenko is thirty years old and he is from San
Diego. He went to UC Santa Cruz, majored in history
and graduated in 2008. In 2010, he came back to
mass after being an inactive Catholic for many years.
In this reawakening of his faith he soon felt the desire
to be a priest. He is currently studying at PRS, a
seminary in Fiji.
Daniel Estrada is twenty-five and he is from Riverside.
He was very involved in youth ministry at his home
parish in Corona. He helped with putting on the youth
retreats and youth events. He was also involved in
charismatic and prayer groups. Daniel is in his
second year as a professed brother at the seminary in
Fiji.
Both of these young men were introduced to the
Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
through Fr. Michael Barry, SS. CC.
It is with a grateful heart that we welcome them to our
family!
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTER TRAINING
Have you been thinking
about serving as a
Eucharistic Minister? The
winter class is scheduled for
Saturday, January 9 from
8:30 am-12:00 noon in
Rooms 201 and 201 of the Faith Formation Building;
and Monday, January 11 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm in the
church. Please plan on attending both classes. We look
forward to serving with you. Please RSVP to Joan
Chung, 909-599-9707 or Jan Martindale 626-331-6073.
Prepare the Way for the LORD
To submit an article for the parish bulletin email it to
[email protected] The article must
be a word or publisher file. Due to holiday deadlines,
please submit articles 2 weeks in advance.
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday 5 PM, and 1st Saturday 8:30 AM (English)
Sunday 8 AM, 10 AM & 5 PM (English);
Sunday 12:30 PM (Español)
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Monday—Friday 8:30 AM (English)
1st Wednesday 6:30 PM (Español)
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday 3:30 PM (English)
4th Wednesday of the month, 7:00 PM (Español)
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
First Friday until 6:00 PM
December 20, 2015
4th Sunday of Advent
Faith Formation elementary classes are collecting old
towels, blankets and sheets. The collected items will go
to the local pet shelters to warm up the cold cement floors
of the animal cages. For more information please contact
Melanie at ext. 232.
During this Holiday Season HNM’s CONFERENCE OF
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL are planning to give Holiday
Food Baskets to the needy in our community. We
invite you to help us fill the
baskets by donating nonperishable food items.
Instant potatoes, beans 1 lb.
packages,
canned
fruit,
canned cranberry sauce,
stuffing mixes, rice, cake,
brownie or pudding mixes,
Jell-O mixes, canned yams,
canned soups, spaghetti
sauce, pasta, powdered
milk, canned meats, tuna,
peanut butter, cereals, crackers and any other items
with easy-open-pop-up lids.
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From the Director of Administration…
What Do You Want for Christmas
“What do you want for Christmas?” This is a question
we ask each other often before Christmas. Yet how
many of us actually take a few minutes to kneel before
the infant Jesus and ask Him what He wants from us
this Christmas.
When we kneel before the manager and ask Jesus
what He wants, it is very possible that we will hear Him
whisper that He wants us to share a little more of our
time with Him. Maybe each of us could make a New
Year’s resolution to spend more time with God.
š Go to Mass more frequently.
š Find some time for prayer in the morning.
š End our day with spiritual reading.
š Say the rosary while we drive to work.
š Participate in Eucharistic Adoration
š Stop into church occasionally for a quiet visit.
The gift of time with God could be the very best gift we
could give this year, not only to Jesus but also to
ourselves. It might be just what our own hearts are truly
longing for.
Financial Stewardship: Thank you for your
generosity to Holy Name of Mary Parish!
(Our fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30)
Cash donations are always appreciated to purchase
turkeys. The collection boxes will be in the narthex.
Fr. Rich! (December 23, 2015)
For the person who has
everything…
This year give that special
someone a lasting gift of honor
and acknowledgement, a Holy
Name of Mary Commencement
Brick.
Pick up an order form in the narthex and submit it to
the Parish Office or contact Michele Cote
(909)599-1243 x199.
DOUBLE BAG LUNCH MINISTRY
BLANKET &
SLEEPING BAG
DRIVE
During the month of December, the 3rd grade will
collecting
NEW
and
gently
used
but
laundered adult-size blankets and sleeping bags for our
homeless brothers and sisters. This donation will help
tremendously in fighting the cold winds during the
winter months. Your donation will go towards our guests
during HNM’s hosting of the Winter Shelter in February.
Please leave your donation in the church Narthex under
the 3rd grade drive sign. As always, thank you for your
continued support!
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4th Sunday of Advent
December 20, 2015
Mass of Resurrection for Fr. Michael Brooks, SS.CC.
We pray with those who have lost a loved one this
past year.
My First Christmas in Heaven
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world
below with tiny lights like heaven’s stars,
reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear,
for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that
people hold so dear,
But the sounds of music can’t compare with the
Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you the joy their voices bring,
for it is beyond description to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me.
I see the pain inside your hearts.
But I am not so far away. We really aren’t apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones. You know I hold you
dear. And be glad I’m spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.
I send you each a special gift from my heavenly home
above, I send you each a memory of my undying love.
After all, love is the gift, more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other as my Father said to
do, for I can’t count the blessings or love He has for each
of you. So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that
tear. Remember, I’m spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
Each Christmas we fill the church with
poinsettias in honor of or memory of a
loved one. Their names will be displayed
in the Environment around the church.
Please fill out the following form and
submit it with a donation of $10.00 per
flower to the Pastoral Office or pick-up a flower
envelope from the Pastoral Office. Donations must be
submitted no later than by Sunday, December
20th.
Si usted desea ordenar una Pastoras para el
tiempo de Navidad en la Iglesia en honor o
memoria de algún ser querido por favor llene la
siguiente forma y regrésenla con un donativo de
$10.00 por cada arreglo a la oficina pastoral. Los
donativos deberán de ser entregados lo más
tarde a las 5:00 p.m., el domingo, 20 de
diciembre.
PLEASE PRINT por favor escriba en letra de imprenta.
______________________________________
Name (indicate living or deceased) nombre de su ser
querido (indique si esta vivo o difunto)
______________________________________
Donation From: nombre de el donante
______________________________________
Telephone Number numero de teléfono
December 20, 2015
4th Sunday of Advent
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MARRIED COUPLES!
We Need Your Smile!
With three extra masses on Christmas Eve, we
are in desperate need of temporary Hospitality Help. It’s
not difficult, you’re probably going to be here anyway, we
will train you (training will only take a few minutes), and
we will provide you with a Seat Saver to make sure you
will have a place to sit when you’ve completed your tasks.
Anyone from teens to seniors are welcome. We
have masses on Christmas Eve at 4:00pm, 4:15pm,
7:00pm, and Midnight. On Christmas Day we have
masses at 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:30 en Espanol, and
5:00pm. If you can help, please email Joe Altman at
[email protected]. Let us know which mass and if you
feel comfortable greeting, ushering, or both.
Stop Assisted Suicide in CA before it’s too late!
Earlier this year, through a Special Session, the CA
legislature passed assisted suicide, allowing doctors
to prescribe overdose medication to terminally ill
patients. Join a coalition of physicians, nurses,
disability-rights organizations, and people of all
faiths to stand for the lives of our elderly and dying
and oppose assisted suicide! On December 20,
petitions will be available for signature outside of
Masses. Signers must be registered to vote and can
only sign once.
Celebrate Every Body!
Jackie Bristow Memorial
5K Run/Walk and Munchkin Mile
Saturday, January 9, 2016
San Dimas Civic Center
Start time 8am for Munchkin Mile,
8:30am for 5K
More info and online registration at
www.jackiememorial.org
Jackie Bristow grew up in San Dimas and attended
Holy Name of Mary and St. Lucy’s High School. Here at
Holy Name Parish, Jackie was an altar server and sang
in the teen choir. While at St. Lucy’s, Jackie ran cross
country for three years, and graduated at the top of her
class in 2006. Jackie passed away on January 1, 2008
from complications related to an eating disorder. She
was only 19 years old.
THE PERFECT GIFT!
Still looking for that perfect gift for under
the tree? That gift that will be the best gift
you have ever given to your spouse – The
one that will forever bring a smile to each
of your faces when you think of that gift? HOW ABOUT A
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND?
Put a completed application form under the tree with a
bow on top. The next weekend dates are Jan. 22-24,
and March 11-13. For more information, please contact
Cameron and Barbara Troxell at (909) 621-5724.
Newlyweds — you’ve embarked on a journey that is
at the heart of a civilization of love and life.
Now is the time to grow and strengthen the beautiful gift
of love that God has given you in the unity of marriage.
If you’ve been married for up to 5 years,
join us for Newlyweds 101: God Centric – a marriage enrichment program.
Newlyweds 101: God Centric
Series of 6 Monthly Friday Sessions from
January 22 – June 24, 2016
For more information:
archla.org/newlyweds101
or contact Candy Metoyer
[email protected] | 213.637.7250
¡Detenga el suicidio asistido en California antes de que
sea demasiado tarde! Este año, a través de una Sesión
Especial, la legislatura de CA aprobó el suicidio
asistido permitiendo que médicos prescriban
sobredosis de medicamento a pacientes con
enfermedades terminales. Hágase socio de una
coalición de médicos, enfermeras, organizaciones para
derechos de discapacitados, y personas de todas las
religiones para apoyar la las vidas de nuestros
ancianos y moribundos y ¡opóngase al suicidio asistido!
El 20 de diciembre, habrá peticiones disponibles para
firmar afuera de la Misa. Quienes firmen deben estar
registrados para votar y solo se puede firmar una vez.
AMAZING GREYS—enjoying Christmas carols in the Hall.
724 East Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, CA 91773
Pastor
Fr. Rich Danyluk, SS.CC. Ext. 114 [email protected]
Director of Pastoral Ministry
Charlie Martinez Ext. 140 [email protected]
Director of Administration
Pat Joyce Ext. 112 [email protected]
Grief Support Minister, Liturgy & Weddings
Brenda Luna Ext. 137 [email protected]
Director of Music
Dolores Gomez Ext. 135 [email protected]
Parish Secretary
Deborah Lamborghini Ext. 110 [email protected]
Administrative Assistant
Michele Cote Ext. 199 [email protected]
Communications Coordinator
Gabby Ulloa Ext. 136 [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul Conf. Ext. 138
Phone: (909) 599–1243 • FAX: (909) 599–4230
Website: HNMparish.org • Email:
Holy Name of Mary School
124 S. San Dimas Canyon Road, San Dimas, CA 91773
Phone: (909) 542–0449 • holynamemaryschool.org
Principal, Holy Name of Mary School
Deborah Marquez Ext. 226 [email protected]
Deacons
Marv Estey Ext. 177
Al & Rita Austin (RCIA) Ext. 110
Jose & Maria Guadamuz Ext. 171
Mario & Irene Lopez Ext. 110
Coordinator of Catechetical Programs
Melanie Bailey
Ext. 232 [email protected]
Youth Minister & Confirmation Coordinator
Candice Brown
Ext. 234 [email protected]
Religious Education Administrative Assistant
Serving Senior Living Communities: Brookdale, Hillcrest, Casa Bonita, San Dimas Retirement & Atria
Serving Camps: Afflerbaugh, Paige & Rockey
This Week’s Events at Holy Name of Mary
MONDAY,DECEMBER 21
8:30 AM MASS
7:00 PM Knights of Columbus
7:00 PM Alcoholic Anonymous
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22
8:30 AM MASS
10:00 AM Tuesday Rosary Group
10:00 AM St. Vincent de Paul
6:00 PM Lectors Practice—Spanish
7:00 PM Men's Shield Weekly meeting
7:00 PM Spanish Adult Faith Formation
7:30 PM Choir Practice—Adult English
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23
8:30 AM MASS
4:00 PM F.F. Christmas Eve Rehearsal
6:30 PM MASS
7:00 PM R.C.I.A
7:00 PM Maravillas de Jesus
7:00 PM Centering Prayer
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Damien Room
Faculty Room
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Chapel
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FF 208
FF 206 & 207
FF 209
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Damien Room
FF 205
Workroom
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24
4:00 PM Christmas Vigil Mass—Children
4:15 PM Christmas Vigil Mass—Quiet
7:00 PM Christmas Vigil Mass
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25
12:00 AM Christmas MASS—Bilingual
8:00 AM Christmas MASS
10:00 AM Christmas MASS
12:30 PM Christmas MASS—Spanish
5:00 PM MASS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26
8:30 AM Communion Service
10:00 AM Baptisms—English
3:30 PM RECONCILIATION
5:00 PM MASS
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Adoration: Monday—Saturday at 6am in the Church
Please refer to your Scout’s Calendar for your meeting times & locations.
Centering Prayer: Monday—Friday at 8am in the Chapel
Please refer to your Faith Formation Calendar for class schedule.
Rosary Group: Monday-Friday 9am Chapel
May you continue to be a remarkable sign of the Living God.
Fearlessly contend against evil.
Make no peace with oppression.
Strive to be a shining witness of reconciliation.
Reach across boundaries and barriers to form community
with all people of good will.
And may God who has loved you without measure and without regret,
fill you with the blessings of Jesus Christ,
the refreshment of the Spirit,
and the joyful unity
of the triune God.
A blessing from CSJs Clare Dunn and Judy Lovchik
Good morning, good God!
It’s almost time for us
to give one another gifts on your birthday, Lord:
forgive us for getting that mixed up
-again- this year!
So, there's lots of wrapping going on:
paper and foil, gift bags and boxes,
tags and tape, ribbons and bows…
Everyone’s wrapped up in wrapping,
so what I offer you this morning, Lord,
are all the things I’m wrapped up in
that need unwrapping...
I get wrapped up so easily in little things
while the big things that matter go undone…
Unwrap me, Lord, and keep me faithful
to what deserves my priority attention...
I get wrapped up in things that waste my time
and time is one of my most precious possessions…
The St Vincent de Paul Conference will be supplying
Christmas food baskets and toys to those in need
within our community.
If you are in need or know of a family who can use
some help this holy season please be encouraged to
come to the parish office and fill out a form for a
Christmas basket. Or you may call St. Vincent de
Paul at (909) 599-1243 x138 if you have any
questions. May Christ’s peace be with you.
Winter Shelter
February 1st through 15th 2016
This February 2016 Holy Name of Mary will be hosting a
winter shelter for the homeless. Items we are collecting now: New or slightly used
bath towels and new travel sized shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes,
women's personal hygiene items, shaving cream
and disposable razors. All items can be brought to
the parish office attention Winter Shelter.
Unwrap me, Lord, and make me a good steward
of my days and nights, my work, my play and my rest…
I get wrapped up in day dreams and fantasies
and leave untended the realities I don't want to face…
Unwrap me, Lord, and sharpen my vision
of what’s real and what will help me truly grow…
I get wrapped up in desires
for what I should not or cannot have…
Unwrap me, Lord, and give me a hunger
for what truly nourishes and satisfies…
I get wrapped up in hurt and anger
that sap my energy for reaching out generously…
Unwrap me, Lord, and free my heart
to be with others and to do for others…
And I wrap myself up in my self, too:
in my fears, my worries, my disappointments…
Unwrap me, Lord,
and let me see the all blessings that are mine
and the gifts of your presence, your comfort,
your mercy and your strength...
Unwrap me, Lord,
so that others can know and enjoy my gifts…
Unwrap me, Lord,
so that nothing hides me from you and your love
and the love of those around me…
I have Christmas gifts for others, Lord,
but it’s your birthday that's coming,
so I offer you my unwrapped heart
my opened faith, my unsealed trust…
Unwrap me, Lord,
I need your help,
for I cannot unwrap myself…
Amen.
HOMELESS SHELTER
This year as we decorate our homes and churches with
lights, keep in mind the real light that illuminates our
hearts with love and peace. May the beautiful greenery
and flowers that adorn our tables remind us that God
comes to transform our own stables into his dwelling
place; that Christ is present in even the messiest,
sweatiest, most embarrassing and despairing moments
of our every day lives; That Emmanuel lifts us out of our
poverty to embrace the riches of God.