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December 20, 2015 | Fourth Sunday of Advent
300 East Ta Avenue • Orange, CA 92865
Telephone: (714) 637-4360 • Fax: (714) 637-4311
www.stnorbertchurch.org
CLERGY
SCHEDULE OF MASSES
Rev. Patrick Rudolph, Pastor
Rev. Fredy Mancilla, Parochial Vicar
Rev. John Duy Nguyen, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Antonio Zapata, In Residence
Deacon Dave Blake
Deacon Joseph Esparza
Deacon Juan Espinoza
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m.,
12 noon, 2 p.m. (Spanish), 5:30 p.m.
and 7 p.m. (Spanish)
Monday - Friday: 6:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 7 p.m. (Spanish)
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
(Sunday Vigil)
Holy Days of Obliga on: as announced
MINISTRY CENTER STAFF
Ahl Agus n, Chris an Service
Irene Ahedo, Office Manager
Joseph Ciccoianni, Principal, St. Norbert
Catholic School
Charlene Dumitru, Adult Faith Forma on
John Erhard, Music Ministry
Carmen Estrada, Hispanic Ministry
Amy Glenane, Parish Life
Janine Kilgore, Liturgical Ministries
Kirsten King, Youth Faith Forma on &
Confirma on
Maria Mar nez, Business Manager
Robin Mayes, School of Religious Educa on
CONFESSIONS
Saturday: 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.
First Friday of each month: 9:30 a.m.
to 10:30 a.m.
MINISTRY CENTER HOURS
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
First Friday of each month beginning at 9 a.m.
and concluding at 8 a.m. on Saturday with
Benedic on.
BAPTISMS
Please call the Parish Office for informa on
and to schedule Bap sm Prepara on.
Programs are available in English or in Spanish.
MARRIAGES
Please call the Parish Office for informa on.
Six months advance no ce is required.
Marriage Prepara on is available in English or
in Spanish.
A NOINTING OF THE S ICK ,
C OMMUNION FOR THE S ICK &
H OMEBOUND
Kindly call the Parish Office to make
arrangements.
FUNERALS
At the me of death, kindly call the Parish
Office for assistance in making arrangements.
St. Norbert Parish is a dynamic community of disciples of Jesus Christ striving
to continue His ministries of prayer, love and service.
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Stewardship
Fourth Sunday of Advent
End-of-the-Year Opportunities for Generosity
Jubilee Year of Mercy
As the calendar year 2015 comes to a close, the following opportuni es might be of
interest to parishioners by making a designated dona on specifically for these parish
needs:
 Contribute toward the purchase of headset microphones for bilingual presenta ons
 Designated dona on to pay down the parish loan for the Family and Youth Center
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 visita on of Elizabeth,
Mary beau fully presents just such an
image. Despite the perils of her
pregnancy, not to men on her
preoccupa ons 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 rela ve. Since
bap sm 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
Va cana. Used with permission.
Should you be interested in making a designated dona on for any of these items, or in
making another designated dona on before the end of this tax year, please contact Fr. Pat
Rudolph at (714) 637-4360 or by e-mail to mmar [email protected]
Tax preparers cau on that “End-of-The Year” gi s must to be made and postmarked by
December 31, 2015 to get a deduc on for 2015. This advisory applies to gi s of cash,
stocks or bonds, real estate, or any other sort of asset. Please remember to contact your
tax professional if you are considering a gi of this kind to the parish.
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Pastoral Services Appeal
As we approach the end of the calendar year, you may consider
increasing your PSA pledge for 2015. All gi s postmarked by
December 31, 2015, will be applied toward our St. Norbert
2015 PSA campaign. You may go to
www.orangecatholicfounda on.org for stock gi forms or to
complete or increase your pledge. May God richly bless you for your generosity!
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December Christian Service Food Collection
This month we’re collec ng 12.5-ounce cans of chicken. Kindly leave
your dona ons in the bins in the Ministry Center any me during
the month. Thank you for your con nued assistance in helping us
feed those who are hungry.
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Myth BustingThe Catholic Church and Divorce
Saturday, January 9, 2016
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join us on the 4th Floor Theater of the Pastoral Center* at Christ
Cathedral Campus to learn about the Catholic Church’s posi on on divorce and how it is
rooted in the divine mercy of Christ. Bishop Vann and other speakers will share and
highlight the many forma ve and suppor ve programs available in our Diocese to those
seeking healing a er divorce. Cost: $30.00. Food and refreshments included. Register
online at: h p://bit.ly/1LSagVJ Advance registra on is required as there will be no
registra on at the door.
*Please note that the venue for this event has changed from the Freed Theater to the 4th
Floor Theater of the Pastoral Center.
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Weekly Parish Offering
Thank you for your continuing support of St. Norbert Parish. For the fiscal year July 1, 2015,
to June 30, 2016, our parish budget calls for $26,850 to be donated weekly at the Sunday
collection. The collection for Sunday, December 13, was $26,951.52. In addi on, the
collec on for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Concep on was $4,136.35, and the
collec on for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe was $1,703.14. These collec ons are not
only for operating expenses each week, but also for any ongoing repair work, upgrades, etc.
to our parish facility. Your regular donations are needed for the good of St. Norbert Parish
and the spread of the Gospel.
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D ECEMBER 20, 2015 | FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Parish Life
Lessons and Carols
The St. Norbert Choir will lead a service
of Lessons and Carols this Christmas
Eve before Midnight Mass at 11:15
p.m. All are invited to come and enter
into the spirit of the feast and sing
along with the choir, organ, and brass ensemble.
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Christmas Tamale Orders
If you ordered tamales for Christmas, please
be sure to pick up your pre-paid orders after
Mass this Sunday, December 20. Thank you
for your support of this Hispanic Ministry
fundraiser. ¡Feliz Navidad!
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Show Your St. Norbert Hospitality this
Christmas!
As we begin our Christmas season, it’s a perfect me for us to
show visitors and guests how welcoming we are as a Catholic
community. Please keep in mind some of the following
sugges ons as you celebrate with your family, rela ves from other
ci es, or friends. All are welcome and we hope everyone enjoys
the hospitality of our St. Norbert family!
Remember:
 Scoot to the middle of the pew to allow late comers to sit
perhaps on the end where you were. We can’t save seats
when we have full Masses and we want to welcome everyone
who joins us.
 Christmas Eve Masses are very full and traffic is part of that
picture. Drive with extra cau on and be alert for young
children stepping out between cars.
 Try to get to Mass just a li le earlier than normal to avoid
being late and have enough me to enjoy the peace of the
season.
 Lock your car and don't leave any valuables inside, especially if
visible.
 During Mass, take that one extra moment to wish someone a
“welcome” or “Merry Christmas” to brighten their Christmas
season.
We are a proud and happy parish – please show everyone you
meet that we are truly a family of faith! Make it a very Merry
Christmas for all.
Congratulations!
¡Felicidades!
Miguel & Maria Mota
Married 15 years on December 8, 2015
Mike & Jan Morcos
Married 45 years on December 19, 2015
Adult Confirmation
Bap zed and prac cing Catholics, 19 years and
older who have not yet been confirmed are invited
to consider prepara on for the Sacrament of
Confirma on. Prepara on classes will be on
Tuesday evenings beginning March 1, 2016, from 7
to 9 p.m. in the Ministry Center Library.
Confirma on Candidates must have received their First
Communion. Candidates who are married, must have celebrated
their wedding in the Catholic Church. Anyone wishing to prepare
for Confirma on must pre-register before February 21, by calling
Charlene at 637-4360 x114. Each Confirma on Candidate will
need a Catholic sponsor, who is confirmed and in good standing
with the Church, and who is willing to par cipate in the weekly
prepara on sessions with the candidate. Confirma on will be
celebrated on the Vigil of Pentecost, May 14, 2016.
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Thank you very much from Christian Service
We would like to express our deepest thanks for your support to
all Chris an Service Programs. All these years you’ve been our
partners in providing help to the needy. Our Thanksgiving Day
Program (Turkey Day), the Adopt-a-Family program and the Toy
Drive were all successful because of your support. Your generous
gi s provide us the financial and moral support needed to
con nue our mission. Your con nuous support demonstrates your
deep commitment to our work. There is no way to fully express
our gra tude for sharing your me, talent and treasures. It is our
hope that this message will communicate our very big “Thank
you” for your generosity. We look forward to a con nuing
partnership with you. God Bless us! Merry Christmas and a
prosperous and peaceful New Year to all of us!
Holiday Office Hours
The parish office will be open limited hours this week and next to
allow our parish staff me to celebrate with their families. We
wish you and your family good will and blessings.
Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24: The Ministry Center
Office will close at 12 noon.
Christmas Day, Friday, December 25: The Ministry Center Office
will be closed.
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New Year’s Eve, Thursday December 31: The Ministry Center
Office will close at 12 noon.
New Year’s Day, Friday, January 1: The Ministry Center Office will
be closed.
Please note: There will be no 6:15 a.m. daily Masses between
Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. The 6:15 a.m. Mass will
resume on Monday, January 3, 2016.
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Youth & Teen Ministries
School of Religious Education
Wishing everyone a very Blessed and Merry
Christmas.
SRE classes will resume on Sunday, January
10, for Pre-K & Kindergarten, and on
Monday January 11, for grades 1-6.
The SRE office will be open on a limited
schedule during the Christmas break. Please
call the office to verify the me the SRE
office will be open for daily business.
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Attention: All Catechists and
Volunteers
The Religious Educa on Congress books have
just arrived. The congress will be held from
Friday, February 26, through Sunday, February
28, 2016. The theme this year is Boundless
Mercy. Please sign up early so you can get
your first choices. You will have a terrific me—it’s lively, fun, with
a great number of workshops, and wonderful liturgical
celebra ons. Feel free to check the website: www.RECongress.org
to register online, or stop by the Ministry Center to pick up a
registra on guidebook.
Youth Ministry & Confirmation
Merry Christmas from our Youth
Faith Forma on Family to yours!
May God bless you during these
final days of Advent and the
Christmas Season!
Confirmation
Classes will resume next year!
C1 Teens: Class #4 IN THE HOMES on
Tuesday, January 5, 2016, from 7:30 to 9
p.m.
C2 Teens: Class #5 Parent/Teen Retreat &
Safe Environment Mee ng at Church on
Tuesday, January 5, 2016, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Please note me change. Class starts a half-hour earlier than
usual and will include Safe Environment training AND the full
C2 Retreat Mee ng.
C2 Teen/Sponsor Event #2: Sunday, January 10, 2016, from 4
to 6:30 p.m. in the FYC Gym. Topic: Made for Mission!
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Junior High Ministry
Christmas Social on Monday, December 21, from 4 to 5:15 p.m.
St. Norbert Catholic School
Merry Christmas from
St. Norbert Catholic School
Come, you na ons, and adore the Lord. For
today a great light has come upon the earth.
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Attention St. Norbert Catholic
School Alumni & Families
Mark your calendars! We’ll celebrate our 50th
Anniversary Alumni Mass on Sunday, January
31, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Please spread the word
among your classmates—we’d love to fill the
church with our parish school alumni! If you would like to help
plan this event or take part in other ways (lector, cantor, gi
bearer, usher, altar server, greeter, etc.) please contact Pa y
Bornhop in the school office at (714) 637-6822 x204 or
[email protected]
Registra on for Junior High Ministry is ongoing. Call April with
ques ons at (714) 637-4360 x215.
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World Youth Day
Spots for two pilgrims are open if you would like to
join us on our journey to Krakow, Poland in July 2016.
Contact Kirsten ASAP for more informa on.
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D ECEMBER 20, 2015 | FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Faith Formation & Enrichment
R.C.I.A.
We will not hold RCIA or Inquiry sessions on December 24 or 31.
We will resume on January 7, with a discussion of the Epiphany.
Anyone desiring to become a Catholic is welcome to begin the
Inquiry Process on Thursday evenings at 7:30. Inquiry sessions are
available year-round, except for holidays, and new par cipants
are welcome at any me. Whether you have decided to become a
Catholic, wish to learn more about the Church, or just have
ques ons that you would like to discuss, we encourage you to join
us. There is no obliga on at this stage of the RCIA process, but for
those who desire to con nue to the recep on of sacraments, the
process usually takes a minimum of one year.
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Spend Advent with Mary
This Tuesday evening, December 22, we will
reflect upon the Presenta on of the Lord, and the
Child Jesus in the Temple via our DVD
presenta on, which will take us on a visual tour of
Jerusalem. We will discuss these scripture
passages as presented by Luke, and pray the
fourth and fi h decades of the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary
together. We meet in the Ministry Center Library at 7:30 p.m.
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Bible Study
We will begin a new 5-week Bible Study on Wednesday, January 6.
As Pope Francis has designated this to be the Year of Mercy, we
will be looking at stories from both the Old and New Testaments
which exemplify the quality of mercy and how they apply to our
own lives. We will pray a Psalm focusing on Mercy at each of the
sessions. We will meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Ministry Center
Library.
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Prayer & Meditation with Scripture
During the month of December our prayer group will meet on
Tuesdays upstairs in the Ministry Center Library at 7:30 p.m. for
the Advent Reflec on series: Spend Advent with Mary. We will
NOT meet on Tuesday, December 29. We will resume our regular
prayer mee ngs in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel on Tuesday,
January 5, 2016.
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What was happening in the Fourth
Century?
Constan nople was not the only significant place for church
history in the 4th century. Much farther to the west, in Milan, St.
Ambrose was also struggling against the Arians. Ambrose is
among the four earliest La n (Western) theologians to receive the
honorific tle of Doctor of the Church, along with Jerome,
Augus ne and Gregory the Great.
Although Ambrose rose to great pres ge among the clergy, it was
never his inten on to become a priest. He was born in 340 AD to a
pious Chris an family in Trier and was well educated in law and
rhetoric with the inten on of following his father’s poli cal career
in the Roman Empire. So esteemed was Ambrose’s abili es, that
in 372 he was selected to be consular prefect or “governor” of
Liguria and Emilia with his headquarters in Milan, which was a
second capital, a er Rome, and housed many important
government officials. Ambrose was a very popular ruler among
the people, and a welcomed person at the court of Emperor
Valen nian.
In 374, the Arian Bishop of Milan died leading to a struggle between
Arian and Catholic Christians for this important bishopric. Disputes
of this nature tended to become violent in the fourth century, and in
order to prevent a riot, Ambrose, as governor, rushed to the
Cathedral to keep the peace. At his appearance, both Catholic and
Arian Christians began to call for him to be bishop chanting together
“Ambrose for Bishop, Ambrose for Bishop.” Not only was Ambrose
not yet a priest, Ambrose was not yet even baptized. Although he
had been born in a Christian family and instructed in Christian
doctrine, like most people he was not baptized as an infant, and also
like most, had delayed his baptism as an adult. To complicate things
further, Canon Law of the time required that a person be baptized at
least three years prior to becoming a priest. However, the people
were insistent. In those days, it was the people of the diocese who
elected their bishop, appointment solely by the Pope would not
evolve until centuries later. Ambrose was a good choice because he
was known to be a just and compassionate governor, and was highly
regarded by both Arian and Catholic Christians. Possibly, Ambrose
could be the person to bring peace to this schism in the Church.
Ambrose did not want to be Bishop, and ran away from the city to
hide at a friend’s home. He expected Caesar Gra an, to whom he
reported as consular prefect, to object to his officer going into
ecclesias cal orders; but instead Gra an wrote a le er praising
the wisdom of choosing such an upright and holy man. Ambrose
expected that the Bishops of Rome and Constan nople also would
object to his ordina on because of the canonical restric on, but
they also affirmed the decision.
Upon hearing of the opinion of the co-emperor and the other
bishops, Ambrose’s friend surrendered him to the Church, and within
one week Ambrose was baptized, ordained a priest and consecrated
as Bishop of Milan, a reluctant steward indeed. But, once in the role
of Bishop, Ambrose took it as seriously as he had his civic service. He
adopted a very aesthetic lifestyle, and devoted himself to preaching
and to the care of his flock. Ambrose was a gifted preacher, and
people came from many other cities to hear him.
Besides his great talent in preaching, and his service to the poor in
his diocese, Ambrose had a strong interest in music. Ambrose
developed an phonal chant, in which the congrega on would sing
alternate verses of a psalm from opposite sides of the church,
rather than just a short response to the choirs singing. He also
composed many beau ful hymns, based on the psalms and other
scripture, but wri en in his own words. Ambrose’s style of music
remained popular in the church un l the development of
Gregorian Chant.
And, so, the history of the Church con nues . . .
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Ministerio Hispano
Cuarto Domingo de
Adviento
Año Jubilar de la Misericordia
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 Bau smo y la Eucaris a
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
Va cana. Usadas con permiso.
Compre un Árbol de Navidad y beneficie
a nuestra parroquia de San Norberto
Si está pensando comprar su árbol de Navidad, por favor considere
comprarlo enfrente de Sears, en The Village at Orange (Orange Mall).
Cuando pague en la caja diga que usted es parroquiana/o de la Iglesia
de San Norberto y el dueño donará el 10% del precio del árbol a
nuestra parroquia. Sears está localizada en el 2100 N. de la Ave. Tustin.
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Servicios Cristianos
En este mes de dieciembre Servicios Cris anos está colectando latas de pollo de 12.5
onzas. Favor de dejar sus donaciones en los recipientes que están en las oficinas del
Centro de Ministerios. Dios les bendiga por con nuar apoyándonos a ayudar a los más
necesitados.
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Congreso Pro Vida y de Evangelización
30 de enero, del 2016 – Mater Dei High School
Este Congreso es patrocinado por la Oficina de la Secretaría Pro-Vida de la
Conferencia de Obispos de los Estados Unidos. El congreso se lleva a cabo
cada dos años para llegar a hispanos y latinos en nuestra Iglesia y hacerles
un llamado a todos a ser testigos de su fe en la vida pública; informados
por los valores en los que trabajamos sobre la vida, el matrimonio, la familia, la migración.
Este es el cuarto congreso y es la primera vez que se lleva a cabo en la costa oeste. Para más
información llame al (714) 282-6044 o por correo electrónico a: congreso2016 @rcbo.org.
Las inscripciones pueden ser transmitidas en línea en: www.rcbo.org/events/
congresoprovida/
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Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial
A través de su experiencia que ofrece en un fin de semana puede
ayudarlos como ha ayudado a miles de parejas en todo el mundo,
las cuales han logrado:
 Que su comunicación sea más profunda
 Que renazca el romance
 Que su relación se renueve
 Que sean un ejemplo para sus hijos
 Y que la alegría y la unidad vuelvan a florecer en su relación
Próximas fechas del Encuentro Matrimonial:
 Enero 22,23,24, 2016
 Marzo 4,5,6, 2016
 Abril 22,23,24, 2016
Ámense los unos a los otros como yo los he amado. (Juan 13:34)
Si desean saber más sobre el Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial llámenos para más
información a Enrique o Cony González al (714)856-0894 o (714) 641-8791 o al
[email protected]; o Ángel o Martha Mendoza al (714) 408-0037 o (714)
638-9601.
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Ofrenda Semanal Parroquial
Agradecemos su apoyo con nuo a San Norberto para el año fiscal de julio 1, 2015 a junio
30, 2016. Sus donaciones dominicales aportan al presupuesto que nuestra parroquia
necesita para cubrir los gastos de cada semana, el cual es de $26,850. La colecta del
domingo pasado 13 de diciembre, fue $26,951.52. Se necesita de su donación semanal
para el bienestar de nuestra parroquia y para la promoción del Evangelio.
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20 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2015 | CUARTO DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO
Ministerio Hispano
RICA
Invitamos a personas mayores de 18 años que hayan celebrado el
Sacramento de Primera Comunión pero les falta el Sacramento de
Confirmación y están pensando en celebrar este sacramento, les
invitamos a que se registren en clases de español o en inglés,
según su preferencia. Pueden hacer una cita en inglés con la
señora Charlene Dumitru, al (714) 637-4360 x114, o en español
con la señora Gilma Tenorio o Carmen Estrada al (714) 637-4360
x106. Requisitos para sus clases: haber hecho su Primera
Comunión; si la persona está casada, haber celebrado su boda por
la Iglesia católica. Cada candidato necesita tener un padrinomadrina que esté casado por la Iglesia Católica, o soltero con su
Sacramento de Confirmación y estar disponible para asis r a
clases con su ahijado/a; el sacramento de Confirmación se
celebrará en la Vigilia de Pentecostés, el 14 de mayo, 2016. No
dejen pasar esta oportunidad que se ofrece cada año.
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Agradecimiento y Recordatorio
A todos los/as catequistas, padres de familia y Jóvenes para
Cristo, el Programa de Formación en la Fe agradece el apoyo que
obtuvo de cada uno de ustedes para el evento Navideño de los
niños el sábado pasado, sin su apoyo no hubiéramos podido
compar r todos como una sola familia e iniciar la celebración de
la venida del Hijo de Dios, invitemos a Jesús a nuestra casa para
que nos llene de paz y sabiduría, para hacer la voluntad de Dios en
nuestras vidas.
Padres de familia, les invitamos a que par cipen de las
celebraciones litúrgicas que se llevarán a cabo en nuestra
parroquia, los horarios se encuentran en el bole n. Si están
registrados como familia, recibieron por correo el horario de las
Misas, tragan a sus niños y par cipemos todos como una sola
familia. NO tendremos clases los sábados 26 de diciembre y 2 de
enero; volveremos a nuestro horario regular el 9 de enero, 2016.
En nombre de los sacerdotes de nuestra parroquia, deseamos a
cada familia que Dios y la familia de Nazaret llene sus hogares con
paz y regocijo, Feliz Navidad y un Año Nuevo lleno de bendiciones.
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Clases de Inglés como Segundo Idioma
(ESL)
El programa de español como segundo idioma reanudará sus
clases el sábado 9 de enero, de las 10 de la mañana al mediodía.
Las clases son todos los sábados en el salón Oscar Romero,
ubicado en el segundo pisa del Centro de Ministerios. La iglesia
proporcionará los libros, los estudiantes deben venir preparados
con un lápiz y papel, la clase es gra s. Se debe saber un poco de
inglés (pero no es requisito) para sacar el mayor provecho de la
clase.
Órdenes de Tamales para
Navidad
Si ordenó tamales para Navidad, por
favor asegúrese de recoger sus órdenes
pre-pagadas después de Misa este
domingo 20 de diciembre. Muchas
gracias por apoyar Al Ministerio Hispano en este esfuerzo de
recaudación de fondos. ¡Feliz Navidad!
Parish Calendar
December 20, 2015 ~ December 26, 2015
Sunday, December 20
Tamale Order Pick-Up
9:00 a.m. Children’s Liturgy of the Word
3:15 p.m. Grupo de la Divina Misericordia
Monday, December 21
9:00 a.m. Divine Mercy Prayer Group
4:00 p.m. Junior High Ministry
6:30 p.m. Vision Team Christmas Party
7:00 p.m. Estudio Bíblico de Grupo de Oración
Tuesday, December 22
7:30 p.m. Spend Advent with Mary
Wednesday, December 23
Thursday, December 24
Christmas Eve / Ministry Center closed at 12 noon
See back page for Mass Schedule
Friday, December 25
Christmas Day / Ministry Center closed at 12 noon
See back page for Mass Schedule
Saturday, December 26
3:30 p.m. Confessions
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Community Life & Groups
Christian Service Food Distribution
To all of our faithful volunteers: We will NOT have Chris an
Service Food Distribu on the Saturday a er Christmas, December
26, and the Saturday a er New Year’s, January 2. We will resume
weekly food distribu on on Saturday, January 9.
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Childcare Co-Op
9 a.m. Mass
Do you have a child between the ages of 9 months
and 4 years of age? Would you like one hour on
Sunday to focus on your faith while your children
are happily playing? Please consider joining the 9
a.m. Co-op! Come visit us in the Preschool Center! If you are
interested in finding out more informa on, please contact Yazmin
Cameron at (714) 393-7366 or by e-mail at [email protected]
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English as a Second Language (ESL)
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Classes will resume on January 9, 2016, in the Oscar Romero
Room on the second floor of the Ministry Center. Classes are free;
books are provided. Students should bring a number 2 pencil and
some paper. Some English is helpful, but not required, to get the
most out of this class.
A Ci zenship Prepara on Class is also held at 10 a.m.in the Oscar
Romero Room. These students must have a green card, be 18
years or older and able to speak, read, and write basic English.
Students will study the required informa on for the interview and
prac ce filling out the N-400 Applica on.
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Do you need a cell phone, but
cannot afford it?
We can help!
Catholic Chari es of Orange County has partnered
with TruConnect, a California LifeLine Wireless
service company that provides free cell phones to
eligible consumers. TruConnect provides free cell
phones with unlimited talk and text, free ac va on,
no contract, no credit check, no hidden fees, no bills,
to all who qualify. California Lifeline is a public assistance
program.
You qualify for a free cell phone if you are already on any of these
public assistance programs such as MediCal, SSI, LIHEAP, Sec on 8
Housing, CalFresh (Food Stamps), WIC, TANF, Calworks, Welfare
to Work, etc. Only one phone per household is allowed.
Please call (714) 668-1130 to arrange a mee ng with a
TruConnect representa ve.
Pray for the sick . . .
Sonia Achondo
Gail Alger
Charles Azzopardi
Be y Bick
Marc Benard
Giovanni Camponovo
Martha Centellas
Olga Centellas
Lina Cooper
Bernard Di Nardo
Lela Duff
Al Erhard
Pauline Erhard
James Hack
Faraj Joubran
Mark Losi
Zahra Kaykavousi
Bob Mayes
Brenda Oswald
Helen Quinn
Kathleen Rapport
Ray Romero
Max Roy
Eloisa Saavedra
Marta Saavedra
Aurora Sánchez
Lynda Schulte
Ma hew Vega
. . . and for those who have died.
Manuel & Adela Lopez
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Mass Intentions
Saturday, December 19, 2015
5:00 p.m. + Fr. Tom Schroeder
Sunday, December 20, 2015
7:30 a.m.
St. Norbert Parishioners
9:00 a.m. + Guadalupe Villalobos
10:30 a.m. + Gil Hurtado
12:00 p.m. + Josephine Salorio
2:00 p.m.
Zahra Kaykovousi
5:30 p.m. + John Korb
7:00 p.m. + Victor Soto
Monday, December 21, 2015
6:15 a.m. + Michael John Murphy
8:30 a.m.
Louie Brenier
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
6:15 a.m. + Rodeo Regino
8:30 a.m. + Jim Kucaba
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
6:15 a.m. + Victoria Smith
8:30 a.m. + Virginia Burkhardt
7:00 p.m.
Jesús & Elpidia Mendez
Thursday, December 24, 2015
8:30 a.m.
Phil & Pauline Rudolph
See Christmas Eve Mass Schedule on back of Bulle n
Friday, December 25, 2015
See Christmas Mass Schedule on back of Bulle n
Saturday, December 26, 2015
8:30 a.m.
Babaran Family
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DECEMBER 20, 2015 | FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Our Parish & Beyond
Creighton Model
FertilityCare™ System
Introductory Session
Be a Part of the Tradi on!
Applica ons are now available for incoming Fall 2016 students.
The Entrance Exam takes place Saturday, January 23. For
admissions informa on call (714) 754-1175 or visit
www.materdei.org/admissions
Mater Dei is dedicated to the development of the whole person
by providing outstanding academic, ar s c, athle c, service and
leadership opportuni es. Annually, 99% of graduates go on to
college (including the Ivy League and other pres gious universi es
across the na on). Recently, Mater Dei’s Athle c program was
ranked the #1 high school athle c program in the na on.
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Rosary Academy
Free introductory session offered for
women and couples to learn about the
Creighton Model System. Women or couples wishing to enter the
program are then scheduled for individual follow-ups to learn and
use the system to achieve and avoid pregnancy. This system is also
par cularly helpful to couples having difficulty conceiving.
When: Monday, January 11, 2016
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Joseph Church
717 N. Bradford Avenue in Placen a
Parish Office Mee ng Rooms 3-4
Cost: Free!
Contact Sarah Rooney at sarah.fer [email protected] to RSVP or
with ques ons. See h p://www.VitaeFer lityCare.com for more
info or further sessions!
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Rosary Academy is accep ng applica ons for the
2016 school year. You may view informa on and
apply by visi ng www.rosaryadmissions.org We
also hope to see you and your daughter at an
upcoming event:
 "Be a Royal for the Day!” Register for a Shadow Day.
 High School Placement Prep Course offered January 9, 2016.
 High School Placement Test is offered January 23, 2016.
For more informa on, and to RSVP to any event, please visit the
Admissions tab on our Rosary Academy website:
www.rosaryacademy.org
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Called & Gifted Workshop
You have gi s – do you know what all of them are?
God has intended that your gi s lead you to a work of love that
you alone are uniquely qualified for – do you know what your
work of love is? To learn more about your gi s come to THE
CALLED AND GIFTED WORKSHOP, on Saturday, January 16, at St.
Edward the Confessor Parish, 33916 Calle La Primavera in
Dana Point.
To register contact Joni Fleming, Director of Parish Ministries, St.
Edward the Confessor at [email protected] or (949) 4961307.
Giving Thanks When You Shop
Please be sure to patronize and thank the
generous advertisers in our bulletin. Through
their participation, our parish receives our
weekly bulletin free of charge.
Cornelia Connelly School announces important upcoming dates to
remember:
Financial Aid and Admissions Informa on Night
January 7, 2016, at 6 p.m.
Admissions Entrance Exam
Saturday, January 23, 2016, at 8:30 a.m.
Please contact Cornelia Connelly School at (714) 776-1717 x221 or
by e-mail at [email protected] for more informa on.
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve
4 p.m. (Church):
4 p.m. (FYC Gym):
6 p.m. (Church):
8 p.m. (Church):
12 midnight (Church):
Thursday, December 24
Contemporary Ensemble, English
Veritas Quartet, English
Contemporary Band, English
Coros de Dominical, Jóvenes para Cristo y Niños, Spanish
St. Norbert Choir & Veritas Quartet with Organ & Brass
Ensemble. Service of Lessons & Carols begins at 11:15 p.m.,
English
Parish Office closes at 12 noon on December 24 & 31.
Offices will be closed on December 25, and January 1.
Christmas Day
7:30 a.m.:
9 a.m.:
10:30 a.m.:
12 p.m.:
2 p.m.:
Friday, December 25
Cantor & Accompanist, English
Veritas Quartet, English
St. Norbert Choir & Veritas Quartet with Organ & Brass
Ensemble, English
Veritas Quartet, English
Coros de Dominical, Jóvenes Para Cristo y Niños, Spanish
No Mass at 5:30 p.m. or 7 p.m.
Christmas Week Daily Mass
Thursday, December 24, & Monday, December 28 - Friday, January 1
Mass at 8:30 a.m. No Mass at 6:15 a.m.
New Year’s Day
Thursday, January 1
Octave Day of Christmas: Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
Mass in English at 8:30 a.m.
The Epiphany of the Lord
Saturday, January 2 & Sunday, January 3
Regular Sunday Mass Schedule