2800 East Ramon Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264

Nuestra Misión Parroquial Our Parish Mission Statement:

Rev. John Kavcak, M.S.C.

This parish is staffed by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (M.S.C.)

For more information visit the M.S.C. website: http://www.misacor-usa.org

St. Theresa is a welcoming multicultural, diverse Roman Catholic community; aspiring

to make God the center of our lives, striving to proclaim Jesus’ message of Hope,

Forgiveness, Love and Compassion to all.

Santa Teresa es una Comunidad Católica Romana, con diversidad multicultural. Aspiramos a tener a Dios

como centro de nuestras vidas . Proclamamos el mensaje de Jesús que es ; Esperanza, Reconciliación,

Amor y Compasión al Prójimo.

Third Sunday of Advent December 13, 2020 “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing”

— Thessalonians 5:16

Parish Office Hours Monday—Friday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

St. Theresa Church: 760-323-2669

Parish Fax: 760-322-8581 Parish Email: sttheresaps@sbdiocese.org

Parish Website: www.sttheresaps.com

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PASTOR’S COLUMN: We just celebrated Thanksgiving Day in the US and Canada. Do you know the favor of the Lord? Every 50 years the people of Israel were commanded to celebrate a Year of Jubilee - a year of favor by the Lord (Leviticus 25:10-12). God did not want his people to forget all the blessings and favors he had shown them over the years. Isaiah prophesied in a year of Jubilee that God would send his anointed one to bring his people back from their time of exile (Isaiah 61). The anointed one would bring good news (the same word as "gospel") - news of freedom for those who were oppressed by sin, dark-ness, despair, and brokenness (Isaiah 61:1-2). When John the Baptist announced the imminent coming of God's Anointed One, the Messiah, the religious leaders questioned his authority to speak so boldly in God's name. They asked him bluntly, "Who are you?" and "What do you say about yourself?" John had no doubt and no mistaken identity about his call and mis-sion. In all humility and sincerity he said he was only a voice bidding people to get ready for the arrival of the Messiah. John's identity and our identity is derived from God's Son - Jesus Christ. Like John the Baptist do you point others to Jesus Christ by the example and witness of your life?

<>< <>< <>< <>< <>< +++><> ><> ><> ><> ><> If I may be so bold; I know some people are hurting financially as a result of this Covid Pandemic. I know many of our seasonal visitors (especially those from Canada) will not be here for the (winter) season. Right now, having Mass outside under the school pavilion and even in the drive way, we have to stay under 100 people! Because of this, our Sunday collections are very low and the parish is hurting financially. I do want to thank all of you who are mailing in your envelopes and offerings or are making contributions through “On Line Giving”. I thank you for your financial support of the parish. If I may be so bold; Christmas is coming! For all who are able and so inclined, could you/ would you be so kind as to donate for Christmas, what you think you can to financially support your parish in this time of need. Thank You! GENTLE THOUGHTS; Does anyone know how long toilet paper will last if you freeze it? Apparently it is only appropriate to say; “Look at you! You got so big!” to children. Adults tend to get offended. Wife; “Did I get fat during the quarantine?” Husband; “You weren’t really skinny to begin with!” Time of death; 11:00 PM Cause of Death; Covid I just paid for a 12 month gym membership. My bank called to see if my credit card was stolen. Whatever you are doing today do it with the confidence of a 4 year old in a Batman Tee shirt!

SACRIFICIAL GIVING (Contributions for the week of ): 12/06/2020- $8,302.00 (On-line) $2,328.00 Religious Ed.- $535.00 Help sustain our church with the security and convenience of Online Giving; whether it is a one time donation or a weekly donation.

Contact the Parish Office for assistance.

Your contributions and prayers are welcome during this journey!

You may pick up your 2021 Contribution Envelopes in the Parish Office from 8am-12:00pm

Masses for the Week Sunday, December 13 7:00am Eddie Arthen + 8:30am Juana Viola Beltran S/I 10:00am Bernard Schmitt + Johnny Treacy + James DiBello + Carl Tiedeman + Antonio & Vilma Sahagun S/I Monday, December 14 For our Parish Community Tuesday, December 15 Staci Robinson S/I (Happy Birthday) Wednesday, December 16 For the financial wellbeing of St. Theresa Parish & School Thursday, December 17 For those suffering from the Corona virus Friday, December 18 Zosima Gateb S/I ( Happy Birthday) Saturday, December 19 For the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Priest who staff our Palm Springs parishes

We pray for the sick and for those who care for them:

Oremos por las personas enfermas y por las personas que cuidan de ellos:

Armand Avila, Wilfried Arthen, Dr. Ron, June Butler, Delia Marquez, Scott Miller, Hilda Molina, Fely, Marla Mozan Andi Parker, Mika

Carmona (newborn), Evangelina Garcia, Friedrich Hirt, Ernesto Lopez, Maricela Iglesia, Jack Tillia, Joyce Buck, Ryan Tinn, Jonathan De La Cruz,

Michelle Garcia, Gerardo Landa, Henry Van Kampen, Carolyn French, Eugenio Lee, Angela Hermoso, Evelyn Santiago Martinez, Linda Bizzarro, Blake Abernathy ( 3 yrs. old), Barbara Hudson, Sen Trinh, Evelyn Castro, Selina Ocoffey, Francisco Marmolejo, Paul Williams, Debra Rosa, Hazel Campos, Martha Hernandez Gallegos, Martha Morales, Javier Campos,

James Joraanstad, Cayetano Ibasan Jr., Dandy Bala, Mila Himan, Annaliza Ahorro, Hudson Mutimer, Maria Juana Leon, Betty Pemberton, Johnny Imus, Rudy Villar, Melquides Cuevas, Sirrinna Wilder, Jordan &

Damian Gonzalez, Debra Rosas, Jessica Hernandez, Cesar Millan, Lynn Lytchy, Nathan Stowe, Pierre Andre Monney, Robert Oross, Sam Lomax,

Charlie Burke, Tina Richey

(Names will be kept for 3 months. Please contact the Parish Office to remove a name from the list/

Los nombres permanecerán por 3 meses. Por favor de contactar a la Oficina Parroquial para remover un nombre de la lista.)

Prayer for the sick of our community: Lord Jesus Christ, Redeemer of the world, you have shouldered the burden of our weakness and borne our sufferings in your own passion and death. Hear this prayer for our sick brothers and sisters whom you have redeemed. Strengthen their hope of salvation and sustain them in body and soul, for you live and reign for ever and ever. Amen.

Oración para los enfermos de nuestra comunidad: Mi señor, Tú que eres eterno y misericordioso, Tú que eres el santo creador y que estás presto a ayudarnos siempre. Hoy, como tu fiel servidor, acudo a ti para pedirte la curación de aquella alma devota que ahora atraviesa un

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21c-25; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Friday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Saturday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Martes: Sof 3:1-2, 9-13; Sal 34 (33):2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Miércoles: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21c-25; Sal 85 (84):9ab, 10-14; Lc 7:18b-23 Jueves: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Viernes: Jer 23:5-8; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Sábado: Jue 13:2-7, 24-25a; Sal 71 (70):3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lc 1:5-25 Domingo: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lc 1:26-38

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Apostolic Penitentiary Note

The Apostolic Penitentiary in its note has determined that “the cases of grave necessity” envisaged by Canon Law 961 apply today “especially in places that are most affected by the pandemic contagion, and last until the [Covid-19] phenomenon has ended.” It added that “any further specific determination” regarding general absolution “is assigned by law to the diocesan bishops, always taking account of the supreme good of the salvation of souls.”

First, we examine our conscious, then pray an act of contrition "out of love for God." Being sorry out of love for God has often been described as having a desire to be reunited to God because of who he is―because of God's perfect love for us, and be-cause of sorrow for having offended God by sin. It means wanting to live in unity with God, and to put aside the sins that stand in the way. There is no set formula for making an act of contrition, but a com-mon one reads as follows:

“My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against You, whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with Your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.”

Second, a Catholic must make a firm commitment to go to confession when that becomes possible.An act of perfect contrition is not a replacement for the sac-rament of penance―far from it.

The sacrament of penance remains the sole, ordi-nary means for the forgiveness of mortal sins after baptism. Contrition is about conversion, which means turning away from attachment to sin, and turning toward the sacraments.

Pope Francis encouraged Catholics confined to their homes to ask God for forgiveness and then to go to confession when they are able.

“You do what the Catechism says. It is very clear: if you do not find a priest to hear your confession, speak to God, he is your father, and tell him the truth.... Promise him: ‘Later I will confess, but forgive me now.’ And immediately you will return to the grace of God,” Pope Francis said.

Nota Penitenciaria Apostólica La Penitenciaría Apostólica en su nota ha

determinado que "los casos de grave necesidad" previstos por la Ley Canónica 961 se aplican hoy

"especialmente en los lugares más afectados por el contagio de la pandemia, y duran hasta que el

fenómeno [Covid-19] ha terminado". Añadiendo que "cualquier otra determinación específica" con

respecto a la absolución general "se asigna por ley a los obispos diocesanos, siempre teniendo en cuenta

el bien supremo de la salvación de las almas".

El Papa Francisco animó a los católicos confinados en sus hogares a pedir perdón a Dios y luego a ir a la confesión cuando son capaces.

"Haces lo que dice el Catecismo. Está muy claro: si no encuentras un sacerdote que escuche tu confe-sión, habla con Dios, él es tu padre, y dile la ver-dad... Prométele: 'Más tarde me confesaré, pero perdóname ahora'. E inmediatamente volverán a la gracia de Dios", dijo el Papa Francisco

Primero, examinamos nuestra consciencia, luego oramos un acto de contrición "por amor a Dios". El lamentar por amor a Dios a menudo ha sido descrito como tener el deseo de reunirse con Dios debido a quién es, debido al amor perfecto de Dios por nosotros, y por el dolor por haber ofendido a Dios por el pecado. Significa querer vivir en uni-dad con Dios, y dejar a un lado los pecados que se interponen en el camino.

En segundo lugar, un católico debe comprometerse firmemente a ir a la confesión cuando sea posible.

No hay una fórmula establecida para hacer un acto de contrición, pero una común dice lo siguiente:

"Dios mío, lo siento por mis pecados con todo mi corazón. Al elegir hacer el mal y no hacer el bien, he pecado contra Ti, a quien debo amar por encima de todas las cosas. Tengo la firme intención, con Tu ayuda, de hacer penitencia, de no pecar más, y de evitar lo que me lleve al pecado."

para el perdón de los pecados mortales después del bautismo. La contrición consiste en la conver-sión, que significa alejarse del apego al pecado y volverse hacia los sacramentos. El sacramento or-dinario de la penitencia sigue siendo el único medio. Un acto de contrición perfecto no es un reemplazo para el sacramento de la penitencia.

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We will be collecting toiletries for our less Fortunate. Items needed: Soaps, Toothpaste, Lotion, Shampoo…..Etc….. ONLY ALL NEW REGULAR OR FAMILY SIZES ( NO TRAVEL SIZE) You may bring items to the Parish office Mon.-Fri. from 8:00am– 12:00pm until January 15th. Thank you!

SPECIAL THANKS! Thank you to St. Theresa School for supporting our Food Pantry!!

FEAST OF FAITH The Shape of the Mass In the renewal of the liturgy that followed the Second Vatican Council, the full, conscious, and active participation of the assembly was the primary consideration. By participation, the Council Fathers did not mean just joining in the singing and the spoken responses, but active engagement and prayerful understanding of the rites. They envisioned a transparent liturgy, a worship that spoke so directly to the hearts and minds of the faithful that it would require no explanation at all. The liturgy itself is the best possible catechesis on the liturgy. What does the liturgy teach us? It shows us the ministry of Jesus continuing in the present. He gathers a community. He calls us to prayer and repentance and praise. He teaches us with the very word of God. He does not send us away empty, but sets before us a marvelous banquet, feeding us with his very body and blood. Then he sends us forth to do what he has done—to give ourselves for others, not just in words, but in deeds. The Mass is the pattern of our Christian lives. —Corinna Laughlin, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

FIESTA DE LA FE La señal de la cruz La cruz es la victoria del vencido. Sobre el madero, sobre la cruz de Cristo, se llevó a cabo no sólo la redención del género humano, sino también, la Nueva Alianza. En adelante ya no será necesario ofrecer el sacrificio de animales (corderos o cabritos) como en el antiguo Israel porque la Sangre de Cristo nos ha reconciliado con Dios. Por ello, esta señal la trazamos sobre nuestra frente misma, para que recordemos siempre las palabras de Jesucristo y las repitamos continuamente. La trazamos sobre nuestros labios, para que a tiempo y destiempo, proclamemos con nuestra palabra la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo. La trazamos, desde la frente hasta el pecho, de hombro a hombro, para recordar que en nuestro interior, donde decidimos qué hacer, debemos optar por el estilo de vida cristiano, debemos ser Cristo. Nos santiguamos al inicio de toda celebración: “En el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo”. La asamblea responde con un rotundo Amén que reconoce la Santísima Trinidad en un solo Dios. Lo invocamos, no porque Dios esté perdido, no porque se haya ido; lo invocamos porque no siempre hemos sido conscientes de su presencia continua en nosotros. Más que llamarlo co-mo si estuviera ausente, nos recordamos a nosotros mis-mos que Dios siempre está presente, como Padre, como Hijo, y como Espíritu Santo. —Miguel Arias, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

La Parroquia de Santa Teresa recolectara ar-tículos los siguientes artículos para nuestros hermanos y hermanas que son menos afortu-nados. Consulte la lista a continuación y acompáñenos en ayudar a aquellos en nuestra comunidad que necesitan estos artículos. Artículos necesarios: Jabones, Pasta de Dientes, Lociones, Champú…. Etc. SOLO ARTICULOS NUEVOS EN TAMA ÑO REGULAR O DE FAMILIA (NO TA-MA ÑO PEQUEÑOS DE VIAJE.) Puede traer sus donaciones a la Oficina Parroquial de Lunes a Viernes entre 8:00 am a 12:00 pm hasta el 15 de Enero. ¡Gracias de antemano por su generosidad!

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SPIRIT OF PRAYER

How do you know someone is your friend? There are lots of ways to know, aren’t there? A friend will smile at you when you meet, and a friend says good things about you to others. But one of the most important ways we know when we have a friend is also the most obvious: A friend wants to spend time with you. The love God has for us is very special because God is always “spending time” with us. There is never a moment when we are not in God’s life. This sharing of God’s life, which we often call “grace,” is a gift to us. It’s a gift without any strings; that is, God gives grace freely. How then do we show we are grateful for this gift? How does God know that we, too, want to spend time together, that we want to be true friends? We spend time with God when we pray. Praying is our response to God’s love. Sometimes we thank God for all we have received. Other times we have problems or concerns, so we ask God for help. Prayer can grow so strong in us that we can’t help but talk to God and praise God for all that is. And sometimes we know we are lost, that we have gone wrong or done evil, and then our prayer rises from an aching heart that whispers, “I’m so sorry” Praying can be lots of different things. We can pray alone in our room or outside on a walk. We can use formal prayers that someone else has written or we can just listen. We can pray together with others. There are lots of times when we pray with our family, our classmates, our Church. The most special of these community prayers is Eucharist. Eucharist is one of the seven sacra-ments. We do Eucharist in memory of Jesus. We take bread and wine, just as he did with his disciples, and ask God’s Spirit to come and make them into the Body and Blood of Jesus. And when we come forward and receive Communion at Mass, we, too, become the Body of Jesus. This prayer is so important that we gather every week to celebrate it together. The Sacrament of the Eucharist is our food for life in Jesus. Prayer is important and there are many ways to pray. Do you have a favorite way to spend time with God? Ask the Holy Spirit to be your helper each time you try to pray. You may be surprised at how happy God will be to be your true friend.

St. Theresa School: 760-327-4919 School Website: Sttheresaschoolpalmsprings.org St. Theresa Pre-School : 760-864-9804 School Principal: Vanessa Montes de Oca vmontesdeoca@sbdiocese.org

13 de diciembre de 2020 Tercer Domingo de Adviento

COLUMNA DEL PASTOR: Nosotros, hemos celebrado recientemente el Dia de Accion de Gracias aqui en Los EUA y Canada. Ustedes conocen el favor del Senor? El pueblo de Israel era conducido para celebrar cada 50 anos, el ano del Jubileo o el ano de favores del Senor hacia su pueblo (Levitico 25:10-12) Dios, no quería que su pueblo olvidara todas las bendiciones y favores que El, les mostraba a través de los anos. Isaias profetiza-ba que Dios enviaría a su Ungido, en un ano de Jubileo, para regresar a su pueblo en el tiempo de su exilio (Isaias61) El ungido traería buenas nuevas (la misma palabra como “El Evangelio”) Las nuevas de liberación para aquellos quienes estaban oprimidos por el pecado, la penumbra, la desigualdad y el quebranto (Isaias 61:1-2). Al tiempo, que Juan El Bautista anunciaba le llegada inminente del Ungido de Dios, los lideres religiosos cuestionaban su autoridad para hablar enfáticamente en el nombre de Dios. Ellos le preguntaban directamente, “Quien eres tu?’ Y “Que tienes que decir de ti mismo?”Juan no dudaba ni equivocaba su llamado y su misión. El, decía con toda humildad y sinceridad que El era únicamente la voz para anunciar y prevenir al pueblo para la llegada del Mesias. La identidad de Juan y la nuestra, es dada por la acción del Hijo de Dios- Jesucristo. Al igual que Juan El Bautista, reflejan ustedes a los demás, a Jesucristo, siendo testigos y ejemplo de su vida? <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< +++ Se que algunas personas están sufriendo económica-mente por la Pandemia. Yo se que muchas de nuestras visitas estacionales ( de Canada especial-mente) no estarán con nosotros en este invierno. Ahora, nuestra celebración de la Misa, es bajo el pasillo del comedor de la Escuela y aun en el estacionamiento, respetando la asistencia de no mas de 100 personas!!! Debido a ello, nuestra colecta Dominical es muy baja, afectando asi, económica-mente a la Parroquia. Les doy las gracias a todos ustedes, quienes están enviando su donativo por correo y tambien a quienes lo están haciendo por “On Line Giving”. Muchas gracias por su apoyo. Como ustedes saben, La Navidad se aproxima!! A todos, quienes están en posibilidad y se planean donar—Serian tan amables de hacer su donativo para la Navidad, con lo que ustedes puedan apoyar económicamente; su Parroquia en estos momentos esta muy necesitada. Muchas Gracias!!!

Parish Office Staff Jackie Macias ~ Office Manager jmacias@sbdiocese.org Parish Secretaries Mary Arthen ~ marthen@sbdiocese.org Erika Gonzalez~ egonzalez@sbdiocese.org Office of Parish Ministries Yolanda Lopez ~ Director ylopez@sbdiocese.org Xochitl Rodriguez ~ Ministry Assistant xrodriguezsolano@sbdiocese.org

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE December 8th—Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary: 9:00am English Mass 6:00pm Spanish Mass December 12th—Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mañanitas Celebration will begin at 5:30 am Eucahristic Celebration to follow December 24th—Christmas Eve Masses: 2:00pm English Mass 4:00pm Spanish Mass December 25th—Christmas Mass: 8:00am English Mass 10:00am English Mass January 1st—New Year’s Day Mass: (Holy Day of Obligation) 9:30am English Mass 11:00am Spanish Mass

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