The Catholic Church of Sanger and Del Rey

OLD ST. MARYS CHURCH

828 O Street Sanger, CA 93657 Masses/Misas: Saturday 5:30 pm; Sbado 7:00 pm; Sunday 7:30 am; Mon-Fri 7:00 am Reconciliation/Confesiones: Thursday/Jueves 6:00 pm-7:00 pm; Saturday/Sbado 2:15 pm & 6:30 pm Other times, call for an appointment.

Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 18, 2011
TODAY'S READINGS First Reading -- I will fix a place for my people. I will plant them so that they may dwell in their place without further disturbance (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). Psalm -- For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89). Second Reading -- To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever and ever (Romans 16:25-27). Gospel -- Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word (Luke 1:2638). LAS POSADAS Las Posadas is a traditional Mexican festival which takes place from December 16 to 24. It commemorates the search for shelter by Mary and Joseph with a series of prayers and songs. In Spanish, Las Posadas means The Inns, and during this festival, people form a procession which symbolically visit homes asking for shelter. People in the procession dress up, sing songs, and sometimes bring a burro or donkey along to represent the donkey which brought Mary into Jerusalem. One home in particular is designated as the inn each night, and when the procession reaches that home, the hosts welcome them in for a Posadas party which includes music, dancing, food, and prayer. Join us at St. Marys Church on Cherry & Bethel every night this week at 7:00 pm and prepare for the coming Christmas Season experiencing the Las Posadas with your parish friends &

Cuarto Domingo de Adviento

18 de diciembre de 2011
LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura -- El Seor promete a David que su casa permanecer para siempre (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). Salmo -- Cantar eternamente las misericordias del Seor (Salmo 89 [88]). Segunda lectura -- Pablo ora para que Dios sea glorifi -cado mediante Jesucristo (Romanos 16:25-27). Evangelio -- El ngel Gabriel anuncia a Mara que ella concebir al hijo de Dios (Lucas 1:26-38). family. Worship aids are available in English and Spanish. The Las Posadas on Christmas Eve, December 24, will begin at 8:15 pm. LAS POSADAS Esa es la festividad, de nueve das de duracin, en la cual los participantes rinden homenaje a la travesa bblica de Mara y de Jos en busca de refugio en una tierra fornea. Para cada una de esas jornadas, desde el 16 de diciembre hasta el 24, familias y amigos reviven la historia de la Navidad con cantos, procesiones a la luz de las velas y piatas para los nios. Y la celebracin no concluye hasta que se ofrece una comida que puede saciar al viajero ms hambriento: tamales, dulces, moles oscuros, hechos con chocolates y pimientos. A eso se suman ponches calientes hechos con tejocotes, una fruta parecida a la manzana, y piloncillos, bloques de azcar de caa sin refinar. nanse con nosotros cada a las 7 pm en la iglesia grande (en la esquina de Cherry y Bethel) para prepararnos a la Navidad con amigos y familiares. La ltima Posadas ser celebrada a las 8:15 pm el 24 de diciembre antes de la Misa Familiar en espaol de las 9:00 pm.

NEW ST. MARYS CHURCH

12050 E. North Avenue Sanger, CA 93657 Masses/Misas: Espaol Domingo 8:30 am y 1 pm English Sunday 10:30 am Bilingual Sunday 5:00 pm

ST. KATHERINES CHURCH

5375 Carmel St. Del Rey Masses/Misas: Sbado 5:30 pm; Sunday 9:30 am; Primer Viernes 5:30 pm Confesiones: Antes de la Misa PARISH CLERGY Rev. Peter Quinto, RCJ, Pastor Rev. Philip Puntrello, RCJ, Par. Vicar Rev. Salvatore Ciranni, RCJ Rev. Rene Panlasigui, RCJ Office Address: 828 O Street (PO Box 335) Sanger, CA 93657 Office Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10:00 am-5:00 pm (Closed from 12 noon-1:00 pm) Tel: 875-2025 Fax: 875-2618 Website: www.stmarysanger.org

FATHER HANNIBAL HOUSE

1501 14 St. Sanger, CA 93657 Tel 875-0564 Fax: 875-8815 Thrift Store: Tue-Fri, 10 am-3 pm Social Service: Wed-Fri,10 am-3 pm This Sunday MISSION TONAL TENT SALE For the benefit of the Rogationist Mission and Seminarians in Tonal, Mexico. (all day) PARENT SESSION (hall/church) 9:00 am-10:30 am, 11:30 am-1 pm 2:00-3:30 pm, 3:30-5:00 pm LIFE TEEN LIFE NIGHT 6:00-8:00 pm (hall)

THIS WEEKS LITURGIES ESTA SEMANA

Saturday, December 17 Sbado 2:15 pm-Confessions (Fr. Philip) O 5:30 pm+Pedro Rojas (Fr. Peter) O Street 5:30 pm+Beatriz & Jesus Martin (Fr. Philip) Del Rey 6:30 pm Las Posadas/Del Rey 6:30 pm-Confessions (Fr. Sal) O St 7:00 pm+Alejandro Escareo (Fr. Rene) Calle O 8:15 pm-Las Posadas/iglesia grande FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT CUARTO DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO December 18 7:30 am-Pro populo (Fr. Sal) O 8:30 am+Alfonso & Lupe Valle, Lalo & Inocente Valle (Fr. Philip) B 9:30 am+Anacleto Morales (Fr. Peter) Del Rey 10:30 am+Lennie Padilla (Fr. Rene) Bethel 1 pm+Johnny & J. R. Gonzalez (Fr. Philip) Bethel 5 pm+Tomas Iiguez (Fr. Peter) B 6:00 pm-Las Posadas/Del Rey 6:30 pm-Confessions/Bethel 7:00 pm-Las Posadas/iglesia grande Monday, December 19 Lunes 6:40 am-Morning Prayer 7 am+Vasquez-Bautista Family (Fr. Rene) O Street 6:00 pm-Las Posadas/Del Rey 6:00 pm-Misa en espaol/iglesia grande 6:30 pm-Confessions/Bethel 7:00 pm-Las Posadas/iglesia grande Tuesday, December 20 Martes 7 am+Rey Hernandez (Fr. Rene) O Street 6:00 pm-Las Posadas/Del Rey 6:00 pm-Misa en espaol/iglesia grande 6:30 pm-Confessions/Bethel 7:00 pm-Las Posadas/iglesia grande Wednesday, Dec. 21 Miercoles St. Peter Canisius San Pedro Canisio 7 am+Gonzalo Nunez (Fr. Rene) O Street 5:30 pm+Ana Reyes (Fr. Philip) DR 6:00 pm-Las Posadas/Del Rey 6:00 pm-Misa en espaol/iglesia grande 6:30 pm-Confessions/Bethel 7:00 pm-Las Posadas/iglesia grande Thursday, December 22 Jueves 7 am-Maria Luisa Benavides (Fr. Rene) O Street Page 2

5 pm-Misa y Vsperas (Fr. Peter) Calle O 6 pm-Holy Hour & Confessions Hora Santa y ConfesionesCalle O 6:00 pm-Las Posadas/Del Rey 7 pm-English Eucharistic Adoration (Fr. Rene) O St 7:00 pm-Las Posadas/iglesia grande Friday, December 23 Viernes St. John Kanty San Juan de Canty 7 am+Benditas Animas (Fr. Philip) O 6:00 pm-Las Posadas/Del Rey 6:00 pm-Misa en espaol/iglesia chiquita 6:30 pm-Confessions/O Street 7:00 pm-Las Posadas/de la iglesia chiquita hasta la iglesia grande Saturday, December 24 Sbado 2:15 pm-Confessions (Fr. Rene) O THERE WILL BE NO 5:30 PM VIGIL MASS at O Street. NO HABR MISA A LAS 5:30 PM en la Iglesia de Santa Katerina. NO HABR MISA A LAS 7:00 PM en la iglesia chiquita. 6:30 pm-Confessions (Fr. Philip) O Street 7:00 pm+Padilla Children (Fr. Rene) Bethel 8:15 pm-Las Posadas/iglesia grande 9:00 pm+Carmen Cantu (Fr. Philip) Bethel 10:00 pm+Misa en espaol (Fr. Sal) Del Rey 11:00 pm+Tomas, Ricardo, Santiago Mendoza (Fr. Peter) Bethel THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD LA NATIVIDAD DEL SEOR December 25 7:30 am-Pro populo (Fr. Philip) O St 8:30 am+Fernando Gloria Sr. (Fr. Sal) B 9:30 am+Christine Lopez (Fr. Rene) Del Rey 10:30 am+Gilbert Gonzalez (Fr. Peter) Bethel 1 pm+Enrique Madaleno (Fr. Peter) Bethel 5 pm+Rusty Garza (Fr. Philip) B +++++++ DAILY LITURGICAL ASSIGNMENTS (Dec. 19-23) 6:40 am Morning Prayer: Ella B. 7:00 am Lector: Carmen A. Resp. Psalm: Ruth B. EMHC: Reyna M. 7:30 am Rosary: Virginia M.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Lk 1:525 Tuesday: Is 7:10-14; Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:1418a; Lk 1:39-45 Thursday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56 Friday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lk 1:57-66 Saturday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lk 1:67-79 Sunday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89; Acts 13:16 -17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Midnight: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96; Ti 2:11 -14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97; Ti 3:47; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98; Heb 1:16; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Jue 13:2-7, 24-25a; Lc 1:525 Martes: Is 7:10-14; Lc 1:26-38 Mircoles: Cant 2:8-14 o Sof 3:1418a; Lc 1:39-45 Jueves: 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lc 1:46-56 Viernes: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lc 1:5766 Sbado: 2 Sam 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lc 1:67-79 Domingo: Vigilia: Is 62:1-5; Sal 89 (88); Hch 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Medianoche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95); Ti 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14 Alborada: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96); Ti 3:4-7; Lc 2:15-20 Da: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97); Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 914]

GOOD NEWS LA BUENA NOTICIA

THE ETERNAL GOD King David wished that the ark of God might have a more permanent home. David may have envisioned something like the cedar palace where he resided. God had in mind something more: a throne where David's descendants would rule for ever, a kingdom where Jews and Gentiles alike would be welcome. Mary's prayerful nature led to an even more disturbing message. She would conceive and bear a Son though she was not yet married. "How can this come about?" Mary wondered. "The Holy Spirit will come upon you," she was told (Luke

Send, O Lord, holy apostles into your Church.

1:35). Mary's acceptance of this difficult challenge ushered in this, the final age of God's reign. What was once a secret known only by chosen people like King David and his descendants must now be made clear to all so that, as Saint Paul wrote to the Romans, we can be brought to the "obedience of faith" "according to the command of the eternal God" (Romans 16:26). QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK Adults: What can I do this week to grow closer in my relationship with God? Children: What can I do this week to show my love for God? +++++++ EL DIOS ETERNO El rey David deseaba que el Arca de Dios tuviera un hogar ms permanente. David podra haberse imaginado algo as como el palacio de cedro donde resida. Dios tena en mente algo ms: un trono donde los descendientes de David gobernaran para siempre, un reino donde judos y gentiles seran bien recibidos por igual. La actitud devota de Mara llev a un mensaje an ms inquietante. Concebira y dara a luz un hijo a pesar de que an no estaba casada. "Cmo podr ser esto?", pregunt Mara. "El Espritu Santo descender sobre ti", le contest el ngel (Lucas 1:35). La aceptacin de Mara de este difcil desafo marc el comienzo de esta, la era final del Reino de Dios. Lo que antes era un secreto conocido solo por el pueblo elegido como el Rey David y sus descendientes ahora debe quedar claro a todos para que, como escribi San Pablo a los romanos, podamos llegar a la "obediencia de la fe", "en cumplimiento del designio eterno de Dios" (Romanos 16:26). PREGUNTAS PARA LA SEMANA Adultos: Qu puedo hacer esta semana para acercarme a Dios? Nios: Qu puedo hacer esta semana para demostrarle mi amor a Dios?

STEWARDSHIP CO-RESPONSABILIDAD
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE CO-RESPONSABILIDAD DE TESORO December 10 & 11 St. Mary $ 3,036.25 St. Katherine 993.00 Total 3,969.25 Building Fund 145.00 Immaculate Conception 539.00 Religious Retirement Fund 940.00 SECOND COLLECTION Todays second collection is for the Bishops Annual Appeal. SEGUNDA COLECTA La segunda colecta es para la Apelacin Anual del Obispo. 2011 DONATIONS FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES To ensure that any special donations for 2011 is included in your 2011 Annual Statement of Contributions, please give your donations on or before Dec. 31, 2011. +++++++ NOVEMBER FINANCIAL REPORT Income Sunday collection $12,816.43 All Saints Day 264.00 Baptism Offering 210.00 Wedding Offering 100.00 Mission Station 3,303.00 Fees 2,776.50 Religious Store 42.00 OFOFOF Parish Operating Grant 212.15 Pie Sale 1,014.00 Candy Sales 2,692.20 Interest & Investment 4.51 Quinceaera 100.00 Candles, etc 1,933.06 Donation-unrestricted 5,550.57 Total Income 31,018.42 EXPENSES Salaries & Wages 10,057.25 Health Insurance 4,133.00 Employer FICA 373.49 Fringe Benefits 1,210.10 Altar & Liturgical Supplies 2,276.67 Books/Supplies, Non-Lit. 6,589.01 Administrative 784.72 Telephone 560.52 Gas & Electricity 2,788.18 Water & Sewer 838.60 Maintenance & Building Repairs 1,703.94

Fundraising Insurance Miscellaneous Total Expense Church Building Fund NET INCOME

4,713.40 50.00 2,712.52 38,791.40 1,726.00 -6,046.98

OUR FAITH, OUR FAMILY, OUR FUTURE St. Mary/St. Katherine Overall Goal 378.000.00 Cash 203,879.25 Cash % of Goal 53.94 % Pledge Balance 59,660.00 Challenge 41,295.00 Written Off 152,366.00 Previous Month Cash 203,369.25 Difference 10/11-11/11 510.00 Previous Month % 53.80 % Positive % change 0.13 % May God bless you all. THE GIVING TREE Pick up a card from the Giving Tree inside the church today if you havent done so yet. Please bring the item indicated in the card next weekend. Your donation will be forwarded to those who are most in need. Please drop any monetary donation in the alms boxes by the saint shrines or the Nativity stable. RBOL DE REGALOS Tome una tarjeta de nuestro rbol de Regalos y traiga el artculo sugerido en la tarjeta el prximo fin de semana. Su donativo ser dado a los ms necesitados. Se pueden colocar sus donativos monetarios en la caja de limosna. +++++++ YES, LORD! God chose to announce the promised Savior to a young woman in a backwater village called Nazareth. In a small painting created over a thousand years ago, the artist shows the angel holding up one hand in greeting. Mary is standing facing him with her hands extended in welcome. The words of the angel are rich in power and promise: "you have found favor with God . . . [your child] will be called Son of the Most High . . . The Holy Spirit will come Pgina 3

Enva, Seor, apstoles santos a tu Iglesia

upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you" (Luke 1:30, 32, 35). Pure of heart and trusting completely, Mary answered God with a wholehearted "yes." Through her cooperation, God broke into our world, breathing the same air we breathe, experiencing our sorrows and joys. God became flesh in the Son, Jesus Christ, born of Mary. The world would never be the same. The time is here to let him into our hearts and change us completely. LIVING STEWARDSHIP NOW What can you do for a God who has already loved you so much? Give your heart to God, and be prepared like Mary to take some risks. S, SEOR! Dios escogi anunciar al Salvador prometido a una jovencita de un pueblo insignificante de nombre Nazaret. En una pequea pintura de hace ms de mil aos el artista muestra al ngel con una mano en alto en seal de saludo. Mara est de pie frente al ngel con sus manos extendidas demostrando acogida. Las palabras del ngel son ricas en poder y promesa: "Has hallado gracia ante Dios . . . [tu hijo] ser llamado Hijo del Altsimo . . . reinar sobre la casa de Jacob por los siglos y su reinado no tendr fin . . . El Espritu Santo descender sobre ti y el poder del Altsimo te cubrir" (Lucas 1:30, 32, 33, 35). Pura de corazn y con una confianza total, Mara le dio su "s" sin reservas a Dios. Por la cooperacin de ella Dios irrumpi en nuestro mundo, respirando el aire que nosotros respiramos, y experimentando nuestros sufrimientos y alegras. Dios se hizo carne en el Hijo Jesucristo que naci de Mara. El mundo no volver a ser el mismo otra vez. Ha llegado el momento de permitirle la entrada a nuestro corazn al Seor Jess y dejar que nos cambie por completo. LA CO-RESPONSABILIDAD VIVIDA AHORA Qu puedes hacer por Dios que ya te ha amado tanto? Entrgale tu corazn a Dios y preprate, igual que Mara, a tomar algunos riesgos.

Let us Pray/Oremos
THE HOLY FATHERS DECEMBER 2011 INTENTIONS General Intention: That the nations of the earth, through knowledge and mutual respect, may grow in harmony and peace. Missionary Intention: That children and young people may be messengers of the Gospel and that their dignity may always be respected and preserved from all violence and exploitation. INTENCIONES DEL SANTO PADRE PARA EL MES DE DICIEMBRE General: Para que todos los pueblos de la tierra crezcan en la concordia y la paz por medio del conocimiento y el respeto mutuos. Misionera: Para que los nios y jvenes sean mensajeros del Evangelio y para que su dignidad sea siempre respetada y preservada de toda violencia y explotacin. PRAYERS + Have been requested for the intentions of: ORACIONES + Por las intenciones de: Maria Acosta, Joey Almeraz, Cora Alvarado, Francisca Alvarado, Michelle Azpiraz, Dalvin Baker, Henry Banuelos, Jose Antonio Becerril, J. J. Benavides, Jose Calavera, Nathan Cantu, Ofelia Castellanos, Angie Castillo, Daniel Cerda, Albert Cisneros, Kendra Constance, Lupe Cortz, Hilda De Anda, Santos De La Fuente, Joey Franco, Amber Frausto, Raymundo Frausto, Ronnie & Nicole Gallardo, Joe Galvan, Mike Galvan, Angelica Gandara, Brianna Garcia, Miguel Garcia Jr, Jackie Gardner, Elvira Gonzalez, Juanita Gonzalez, Linda Gonzalez, Ruben Gonzales, Johnny Guardado, Jocelyn Guerra, Benny Hernandez, Josefina Brecenio Hernandez, Maria Elena Ponce Herrera, Paulita Ibarra, Esther Infante, Raymond Infante, Alberto Lacayo, Gabriel Lara, Maegen Lopez, Ruben Lucid, Enrique Magdaleno, Rosalinda Mancilla, Victor Hugo Mancillas, Blanca Martinez, Jeanette Martinez, Daniel Mata, Josephina & Jose Montes, Magdalena Moreno, Aurora Murillo, Isabel Murillo, Eduardo Padilla, Lydia Pedregon, Raymond Perez, Ric Perez, Robert Perez, Jr., Jennifer Pichardo, Joseph Puente, Sarah Quinn, Joe Resoer, Gina Reyes, Estella Rico, Julian Rocha, Arthur C. Rodriguez, Irma Romero, Angelita Ruiz, Ismael Ruiz, Patricia Ruiz, Antonio Salazar, Edward Sandoval, Sandy Smith, Genaro Solorzano, Gloria Tarango, Elisa Toledo, Lourdes Valeriano, Manuel Vargas, P. J. Vauter, Nick Velasco, Patricia Villarreal, Roberto Ybarra, Isabel Zavala + For all those who are serving in the military + Por el personal militar Joe Aguilera, Gilbert Avila, Benedict Balagtas, Bill, Daniel Campos, Juan Carlos Campos, Johnathan Cardiel, Jonathan Chacon, Joe Contreras, David De La O, Eloisa Delgado, Martin Ellison, Mark Roy Espinoza, Maribel Fernandez, Amy Fidalgo, Seth Fidalgo, Rudy Flores, Tanya Florian, Stewart Fowler, Kimberli Fuentes, Cole Herron, Karisa Garza, Manuel Garza Jr., Patrick Garza, Aaron Gonzalez, John Guerra, Joseph Hernandez, Salvador Hernandez, Rolando Iglesias, Iban Marin, Craig Mulligan, Gabriel Nieto, Christopher Ohano, Michael Ortega, Celerino Pealoza, Michael Anthony Perez, Javier Saenz, Sofia Sanchez Silva, Jesse Sandoval, Tom Siquieros, Donald Sombat, Michael Teel, Rafael Torres, Michael P. Tortorete, Matthew Valdez, Fernando Zapata +++++++ CHRISTMAS FLOWER OFFERING Masses will be offered on December 26, 27 & 29 for the following intentions: For the repose of the soul of: Dorothy Taylor, William Taylor, Santiago Campbell, Sr., Lucila Q. Campbell, Ana Quesada, Francisco Quesada, Alfredo Arteaga, Gabino Arteaga, Jose de Jesus Magallanes, Francisco Torres, Natalia Andrade, Guadalupe Torres, Valentin Torres, A.J. Enbia, A. G. Enbia, Jose y Agustina Garcia, Henry Garcia, Tony Esqueda, Peter Gonzalez, Manuel F. Padilla, Jose y Cleotilde Padilla, Salvador y Dolores De Alba, Harold & Luz R. Shannon For the special intentions of: Mary Castillo, Familia Garza Perez

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Todos: Padrenuestro Ave Mara Gloria ANTES DE LAS COMIDAS V. Pastor de tu pueblo, Seor, escucha. R. Despierta tu poder y ven a salvarnos. DESPUS DE LAS COMIDAS V. Llevemos ya desde ahora una vida sobria, honrada y religiosa. R. Aguardando la dicha que esperamos: la aparicin del Salvador nuestro, Jesucristo. ++++++++++++ TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION We are approaching the darkest, longest night of the year. For centuries, people in the Northern Hemisphere have kindled fires against the dying of the light, turning away the dark of the winter solstice, and leading the imagination to hope and new beginnings. It is thus easy to understand why these solstice celebrations of non-Christian Europe attracted the annual remembrance of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World. In time the solstice migrated away from December 25, but the Christmas feast remained in place. From this day, a whole season of celebration developed, stretching from Advent through the days of Christmas, and even beyond to the February 2 blessing of the candles, and beyond that to March 25, the Annunciation, nine months before the next Christmas. Centuries ago, this was New Year's Day, and many reasoned that it was the date of Adam and Eve's fall, and the date of the Crucifixion. The message is clear: don't let your Christmas be over too soon. Keep the lights blazing into January, and savor the meaning of the feast! TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE De las muchas tradiciones latinoamericanas para celebrar el Adviento y la Navidad, las Posadas parecen ser lo mejor conocido en EE.UU. Tienen su origen en la ltima mitad del siglo XVIII cuando las estrepitosas Misas de Aguinaldo dejaron de ser celebradas en Mxico. Para remplazar la festividad de esas Misas, los laicos decidieron celebrar en sus casas tomando lo que haban visto dramatizado en los templos, esto es, el recorrido de Jos y Mara mientras buscaban posada en Beln. Como las "Antfonas de la O" de la liturgia oficial cristiana, estas Posadas llegaron a ser celebradas nueve noches consecutivas. 200 aos despus, muchos latinos continan celebrando las Posadas en EE.UU. Recuerdo como de nio cantbamos "En el nombre del cielo" recorriendo las calles del barrio hasta llegar a la casa donde nos abriran con cantos, tamales, galletitas y chocolate. Ese recorrido de Jos y Mara lamentablemente sigue todos los das en los pasos temerosos y cansados de tantos inmigrantes en este pas. Como la Sagrada Familia, otras familias latinoamericanas continan buscando hospedaje con la esperanza de dar a luz una nueva vida para sus hijos e hijas.

PRAYER FOR THE FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT The prayer that follows is to be recited each day/night of the fourth week. After the prayer, the father lights all four candles. Leader: O Lord, stir up your power, we pray, and come; and with great might help us, that with the help of your grace, your merciful forgiveness may hasten what our sins impede. Through Christ our Lord. All: Amen. The four candles are allowed to burn during the evening meals of the third week. After the fourth week, the Advent wreath is transformed into a Christmas wreath. Ribbon and candles are replaced with red ribbon and long red or white tapers (to be lighted on Christmas morning) and, if desired, other festive decorations may be added. All: Our Father Hail Mary Glory ADVENT MEAL PRAYER Before Meals V. Give ear, O Lord and shepherd of Israel. R. Stir up your power and come. After Meals V. Let us live soberly, justly, and devoutly in this world. R. As we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. ORACIN PARA LA CUARTA SEMANA DE ADVIENTO Derrama sobre nosotros tu poder, Oh Seor, y ven; a travs de ese gran poder, aydanos para que con tu gracia y bondad misericordiosa podamos recibir rpidamente la salvacin que necesitamos pero que nuestros pecados nos impiden obtener: quien vive y reina contigo en unidad con el Espritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amn.

Roman Missal Third Edition

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NEW ROMAN MISSAL Pick up a copy of the handouts available at the church entrance to learn more about the New Roman Missal. You may also visit the following websites for further study: www.usccb.org/RomanMissal www.fdlc.org www.romanmissal.us www.ltp.org www.RevisedRomanMissal.org You may also find in our own websitewww.stmarysanger.org videos and useful links. SANCTUARY CANDLE DEDICATION The Sanctuary Candle at St. Marys Church on O Street is lit in honor of the Most Blessed Sacrament in memory of Bill Philips. Page 5

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Sunday/Domingo 18 de dic. 9:00 am Family Faith Formation Formacin de Fe de la Familia 11:30 am Family Faith Formation Formacin de Fe de la Familia 2:00 pm Family Faith Formation Formacin de Fe de la Familia 3:30 pm Family Faith Formation Formacin de Fe de la Familia 6:00 pm Las Posadas (Del Rey) 7:00 pm Las Posadas (igl. grande) Monday/Lunes 19 de dic. 10:00 am Adult Choir (every 1st/3rd Monday) 5:30 pm Hope Sanger (Ciranni Ctr.) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (FFC #5) 7:00 pm Ensayo del Coro de 8:30 am (FFC#8) 6:00 pm Las Posadas (Del Rey) 7:00 pm Las Posadas (igl. grande) Tuesday/Martes 20 de dic. 5:00 pm Legion of Mary (Seminary) 892-3031 6:00 pm Padres y Madres Orantes (capilla) 6:00 pm Las Posadas (Del Rey) 7:00 pm Las Posadas (igl. grande) Wednesday/Miercoles 21 de dic. 6:00 pm Las Posadas (Del Rey) 7:00 pm Las Posadas (igl. grande) Thursday/Jueves 22 de dic. 5:00 pm Hora Santa (Calle O) 6:00 pm Silent Adoration (O Street) 6:00 pm Las Posadas (Del Rey) 7:00 pm Las Posadas (igl. grande) 7:00 pm RCIA Precatechumenate 7:00 pm RCIA Catechumenate 7:00 pm Echoes of Faith (FFC#1) 7:00 pm Ensayo del Coro de 1:00 pm (FFC#5) Friday/Viernes 23 de dic. 7:00 pm Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial 6:00 pm Las Posadas (Del Rey) 7:00 pm Las Posadas (de la iglesia chiquita hasta la iglesia grande)

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MISSION TONAL TENT SALE December 18, Sunday Dont miss todays chance to save on your shopping for Christmas and to support the Rogationist Mission and Seminarians in Tonal, Mexico. Sponsored by St. Marys Mission Tonal Committee. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confessions) Monday-Friday December 19-23 Celebrate the Sacrament of Gods merciful love this Advent. Confessions will be heard from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm, right after Advent Vespers and before the Las Posadas in the new church on Cherry & Bethel avenues. SACRAMENTO DE RECONCILIACIN (Confesiones) LunesViernes, 19-23 de diciembre Celebremos el amor misericordioso de Dios este Adviento. Habrn confesiones de las 6:30 a las 7:00 pm, despus de la oracin de las Vsperas de Adviento y antes de Las Posadas en la iglesia grande en la esquina de Cherry y Bethel. CHRISTMAS OFFICE SCHEDULE The parish office will be closed from Friday, December 23, to Monday, December 26. HORARIO DE LA OFICINA La oficina de la parroquia por la calle O ser cerrada desde el viernes, 23 de diciembre, hasta el lunes, 26 de diciembre. FLOWER OFFERING Christmas Flower Offering envelopes are now available. Please pick one today to remember a loved one. These flowers will be displayed in the church after the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Masses will be offered for your loved ones on December 26, 28 & 29 at 7 am. OFRENDA FLORAL Usen los sobres de Ofrenda Floral para sus intenciones o para recordar a sus familiares y amigos (vivos y difuntos) durante la Navidad. Estas flores adornarn nuestras iglesias despus del Cuarto Domingo de Adviento. Las Misas sern celebradas para sus seres amados el 26, 27 y 29 de diciembre a las 7:00 am. IMMACULATE HEART RADIO December 27-30, 2011 6:00 am to 6:00 pm IHRs year-end Pledge Drive is fast approaching and for the first time in their history, they have been offered a $1,000,000 matching grant challenge. For every dollar you give prior to December 31, 2011, an anonymous donor will match your donation on a dollar-for-dollar basis, up to a grand total of one million dollars! ***LIVE*** For days of testimonies and interviews, plus exciting prize giveaways and so much more. Tune in to 1250 AM/1240 AM/1050 AM or you can stream Radio live on the internet at IHRadio.com

NEW YEARS EVE DANCE December 31, 2011, Saturday Mark your calendars! Bring yourself and your loved one to St. Marys Parish Hall on New Years Eve to celebrate the coming year 2012. Featuring Ruben Bettancourt y La Nueva Onda. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Dance from 8:00 pm to 12:30 am. For tickets, contact Rudy at 875 -7377, or any Knight of Columbus. Donation: $25 per person/$40 per couple. Benefits St. Marys Church. No host bar, silent auction, raffle & prizes. OK to bring snacks. No outside beverages, please. Sponsored by Sanger Knights of Columbus #8990.

IN REVERSE RETREAT January 6-8, 2012 This retreat is open for all high school teens. This weekend will allow the teens to encounter Christs Prayer in new ways and have some

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of their concepts regarding their heavenly Father shattered in the process. Not only will they be praying the Lords Prayer differently by Sunday, theyll probably never pray it in the same way again. Location: Seminary Ranch (2688 S. Newmark Avenue-between Annadale & North) Contact: Efrain Santos 618-5808, or Elsa at Faith Formation Office (875-6340) Cost: $25 for teens not currently enrolled in Faith Formation/$10 Deposit at registration Mandatory Parent Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 21/28 at 7:30 pm in Room 1/2 of Faith Formation Center. Number of participants is limited to 50 teens so register early. MARIAN/EUCHARISTIC YOUTH CONFERENCE January 21, 2012 Do Not Fear Speakers: Fr. Stan Fortuna, Fr. Minh Bui Live worship music throughout the day by local worship leaders Registration> 8:00 am-9:00 am Conference> 9:00 am 4:15 pm Location: Radisson Hotel 2233 Ventura St., Fresno For questions, call Kathleen Lucas 434-4378 or 269-0935 DIOCESE OF FRESNO 2012 JR. HIGH FESTIVAL February 25, 8 am-4:30 pm Dont Be Afraid! Let Your Light Shine! No Tengas Miedo! Deja Tu Luz Brillar! Where? St. Philip the Apostle Church, 710 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93309 Cost? $20/participant, Includes lunch and T-shirt Participants will be participating in Keep America Beautiful Campaign during the day. Registration Deadline: February 16, 2012 All 6th-8th graders are welcome! YOU CAN HELP YOUR MARRIAGE! Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille helps couples through times of trouble, disillusionment, and misery in their marriages. There is HOPE for your marriage. For confidential information about and/or to register for the next weekend retreat, please call 1-800-470-2230 or visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com. A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGE Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. It is designed to provide the tools to help get your marriage back on track. It will give you the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way. This program has helped 10s of 1000s of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels including disillusionment and deep misery. For confidential information about or to register for the January program in Bakersfield beginning with a weekend on January 20-22 call 661-747-2212 or email: slmagana12@att.net or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com VOCATION DISCERNMENT MEETING January 21, Saturday 2-3:30 pm, Bishop Scher Room Is God calling you to consider a life of service as a priest or religious? Are you seeking a better and more meaningful life? Any man who is 17+ years old is invited to attend a gathering for men who want to discern where it is God may be calling them to serve Him. The Discernment Group Meeting will be held at the Pastoral Center of the Diocese of Fresno, which is located at 1550 N. Fresno St., Fresno. There will be signs pointing you to the right room. You are asked to bring your copy of the Bible and an open heart! GRUPO DE DISCERNIMIENTO VOCACIONAL en espaol 21 de enero de 2012 5-6:30 pm, Cuarto: Bishop Scher VOCATION DISCERNMENT WEEKEND Menlo Park, California January 13-15, 2012 If you have completed high school and would like to explore the call to priesthood, you are invited to a Discernment Weekend from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, at St. Patricks Seminary in beautiful Menlo Park, California. There is no charge and it could be a life-changing experience. For more information, contact Fr. Dan Avila, director of Vocations, at 488-7424. MAKING A DIFFERENCE IS NOW EASIER THAN EVER! Subscribe, Contribute, Participate! KNXT-TV Channel 49 Streaming LIVE 24/7 on the internet at www.KNXT.TV Catholic Television

December 24, Saturday 6:30 pm-Childrens Christmas Play (Bethel) 7:00 pm-Family Mass (Bethel) 10:00 pm-Bilingual Mass (Del Rey) 11:00 pm-Bilingual Mass (Bethel) December 25, Sunday 7:30 am-English Mass (O Street) 9:30 am-English (Del Rey) 10:30 am-English Mass (Bethel) 5:00 pm-Bilingual (Bethel) HORARIO DE LAS MISAS PARA LA NAVIDAD 24 de diciembre, Sbado 8:15 pm-Las Posadas (Bethel) 9:00 pm-Misa Familiar en espaol (Bethel) 10:00 pm-Misa Bilinge (Del Rey) 11:00 pm-Misa Bilinge (Bethel) 25 de diciembre, domingo 8:30 am-Misa en espaol (Bethel) 1:00 pm-Misa en espaol (Bethel) 5:00 pm-Misa bilinge (Bethel)

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