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SAINT AMBROSE
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Third Sunday
of Advent
SAINT AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH
BERKELEY
Sunday
December 11, 2016
12:15pm Mass
In honor of
Our Lady of
Guadalupe
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Mañanitas Monday
December 12, 2016
@ 6am
& Evening Mass @7pm
A SEASON OF HOPE
Today we can bask in the imagery
that the Mass readings offer us. In particular, Isaiah’s vision of a parched land
that blooms with abundant flowers holds
a message for each of us. Too often we
are just like that parched land. We can
allow ourselves to become absorbed in
the waves of consumerism that grip so
many. We look for fulfillment in the
things that money can buy. Unfortunately, this leaves us like parched land,
thirsting for something that money can’t
buy. This holy season has much to offer
to quench our thirsts. In a word, this
season offers hope. We are told that
those who are ransomed by God will
know joy and gladness. For them, sorrow and mourning will be no more. Let
us place our hope in these promises.
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TIEMPO DE ESPERANZA
Hoy podemos deleitarnos con el simbolismo que las lecturas de la misa nos
ofrecen. En especial, la visión de Isaías de
una tierra sedienta que florece en abundancia contiene un mensaje para cada uno
de nosotros. La mayoría de las veces somos como esa tierra sedienta. Dejamos
que las olas del consumismo, que se apoderan de tantos, nos absorban. Buscamos
realizarnos en las cosas que el dinero puede comprar. Lamentablemente, esto nos
deja como una tierra baldía, sedienta de
algo que el dinero no puede comprar. Este
tiempo sagrado tiene mucho que ofrecer
para saciar nuestra sed. En una palabra,
este tiempo ofrece esperanza. Se nos dice
que los rescatados por Dios conocerán el
gozo y la dicha. Para ellos, la pena y la
aflicción habrán terminado. Tengamos
esperanza en estas promesas.
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Third Sunday of Advent
December 10 & 11, 2016
Plate Collection December 3 & 4: $1766.46
December 10 - December 17, 2016
Intention
Requested By
Sat 4:30 For all the intentions that parishioners have lit candles for
Sun 8:30 Priesthood & Religious Life
10:30 Sa Nguyen † & Phung Tran † Nguyen Family
12:15
Mon 8:30
Tue 8:30
Wed 8:30
Thu 8:30
Fri 8:30
Sat 8:30
People of St. Ambrose
Virgen de Guadalupe
Lorrine Coles
Archbishop Cordilione
People of St. Ambrose
Agustin Sacchi †
Collen O’Neil
Charles
Charles
Sacchi Family
Charles
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The barren deserts will rejoice and flower.
Tired bodies will receive strength. Aching hearts will be made
glad (Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10).
Psalm — Lord, come and save us (Psalm 146).
Second Reading — Be patient, for the coming of the Lord is as
sure as the rain (James 5:7-10).
Gospel — Tell of what you hhear and see: The blind regain their
vision, the crippled their movement, the deaf their hearing
(Matthew 11:2-11).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on
English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
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LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — ¡Estén fuertes, no teman! Su Dios viene a
salvarlos. Los redimidos del Señor serán corona-dos con alegría eterna (Isaías 35:1-6a, 10).
Salmo — Ven, Señor, a salvarnos (Salmo 146 [145])
Segunda lectura — Sean también pacientes y valientes porque
la venida del Señor está cerca (Santiago 5:7-10).
Evangelio — “¿Eres tú el que debe venir o tenemos que esperar a otro?” Jesús les contestó, “Vayan y cuéntenle a Juan lo
que han visto y oído” (Mateo 11:2-11).
Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso.
Todos los derechos reservados.
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No Second Collection Dec. 10 & 11
No Second Collection Dec. 17 & 18
No Second Collection Dec. 24 & 25
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND
AND THOSE IN CONVALESCENT HOMES
(and their caregivers)
Connie Casiano, Arline Thompson, Patricia Coffman, Rose
Arcol, Nancy Corso, Virginia Foo, Rita Franco, Theresa
Ellerbush, Romanda Scott, Fr. Ricardo Chavez,
Rosa Maria Sanchez
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
2016
Saturday, December 24, 2016
English Mass: 4:30pm
Spanish Mass: 6pm
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Sunday, December 25, 2016
(Regular Sunday Mass Schedule)
English Mass: 8:30am & 10:30am
Spanish Mass: 12:15pm
St. Ambrose Catholic Church • 1145 Gilman Street • Berkeley, California 94706
E-Mail: [email protected] • Web: saintambroseberkeley.org • (510) 525-2620 Office • (510) 525-5399 FAX
Pastor: Fr. Jack Gibson, SDB 510 525-2620 Ext 203
Deacon: Ralph Nagel 510 525-2620 Ext 201
Music Director: Rob Grant 415 819-9749 [email protected]
RCIA (ENG): Alan Westcott
Pastoral Council Debra Montgomery
Finance Council Franz Lozano
Bookkeeper: Judy Nagel
Sunday Masses: 8:30am (English) • 10:30am (English) • 12:15pm (Spanish)
Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm (English)
Monday-Saturday Mass: 8:30am (English, in Chapel)
Holy Day Masses: 8:30am (English), 7:00pm (Spanish)
Eucharistic Adoration: Friday 9:00am - 9:30am (in Chapel)
Rosary Mon - Sat: 8am (in Chapel)
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: All classes on Sundays (In Church Hall)
First Communion Grades 2-8 (English) 9:20am - 10:20am
(Spanish) 10:45am - 12pm
Confirmation 9:45am - 10:45am
RCIA 9:30am - 10:30am
Baptism Class (English & Spanish) To be determined
Office Manager: Aimee Gonzalez 510 525-2620 Volunteer Assistant to Office Manager: Ana Gonzalez 510 525-2620
OFFICE HOURS-RECTORY Mon, 9:30am-1pm ~ Tues, Wed, & Friday 9:30am - 12pm (Closed Thursdays)
BAPTISM: Arrangements to be made at least one month in advance.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please call for home or hospital visit.
RECONCILIATION (ENGLISH): Saturday, 9:00 am-10:00 am or by appointment
WEDDING: Appointments should be made at least six months in advance. Church dates should be confirmed before making other arrangements
FUNERAL Should be arranged by family with the Parish office & mortuary Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services:
Holy Angels / St. Joseph Cemetery, San Pablo — 510 223-1265 • St. Mary’s Cemetery, Oakland — 510 654-0936