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.

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph December 27, 2020

My eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all the peoples. — Luke 2:30-31

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: Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. We are tempted to look at the Holy Family as an ideal we cannot realize in our families. But, Jesus, Mary and Joseph had their share of struggles. The trust which is fundamental to a marriage was challenged by the pregnancy. Joseph was forced to bring Mary to Bethlehem when she was nine months pregnant. He must have felt terrible when they had no choice but to have the child in a stable. Then they had to get up in the middle of the night and escape Herod by moving to a foreign land, Egypt, away from family and traditions. Still, the Holy Family made it through the difficulties of their family life for one reason only: they had great faith. Joseph had faith in the angel of his dreams and treated the pregnant Mary in an honorable way. He had faith that God would help him protect the child, and he moved the family to Egypt. Mary had faith both in the angel and in God's working through Joseph. Jesus, having emptied himself of his divinity, had faith in his parents to care for Him. As we work our way to the end of this most “remarkable” year let us too have faith in the will and workings of our God and Father. Let us have faith that we have grown stronger and appreciates more all the many things we took for granted; working outside the home, schooling with classmates at school, gatherings and personal contacts with families and friends, celebrating our faith as a Family and as a Community. May the New Year bring freedom from this pandemic, health and safety for our families and community, an understanding that we all have grown from this experience and have become a better people. May the absence of communal worship and reception of the sacraments allow us to grow in an appreciation for our faith and our understanding of it. Like Mary and Joseph and Jesus, may our faith grow as they lived in God. In the name of your parish and school staff; In the name of the religious community, The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, that staffs this parish and all the Palm Springs parishes, and in the name of Fr. John and myself; May God’s choicest blessings be yours in the New Year! And to all of our visitors; may you always travel in safety and be blessed in the New Year. Fr. John Fahnestock, M.S.C. Fr. John Kavcak, M.S.C.

GENTLE THOUGHTS; Quotes “If a cluttered desk is the sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk as sign?” Albert Einstein May God remember your every offering, Graciously accept your holocaust, Grant what is in your heart, And fulfill your every plan. Psalm 20:4 – 5 The LORD bless you and keep you! The LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace! Numbers 6:24 – 26

SACRIFICIAL GIVING (Contributions for the week of ): We will report at a later date. 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 27 7:00am Otti Arthen S/I 8:30am For our Parish Community 10:00am Beverly Mae Koopman + Emalita Pinedez + Monday, December 28 Veronica M. Cody + Tuesday, December 29 For our Parish Community Wednesday, December 30 For the financial wellbeing of St. Theresa Parish & School Thursday, December 31 Jose & Flordelina Ramoran + Friday, January 1 David Argent + Saturday, January 2 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, Otti Arthen

(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 grave momento de salud. Apiádate de él y de su alma. Amén.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8: Mt:13-18 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Friday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Sal 124 (123):2-5, 7b-8: Mt:13-18 Martes: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 5b-6; Lc 2:22-35 Miércoles: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Sal 96: (95)7-10; Lc 2:36-40 Jueves: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Sal 96 (95):1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Viernes: Nm 6:22-27; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gál 4:4-7; Lc 2:16-21 Sábado: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Domingo: Is 60:1-6; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Ef 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

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Holy Family Prayer

JESUS, Son of God and Son of Mary, bless our family. Graciously inspire in us the unity, peace, and mutual love that you found in your own family in the little town of Nazareth. MARY, Mother of Jesus and Our Mother, nourish our family with your faith and your love.

HAPPY NEW YEAR !! The Parish Office will be closed: 12/31/2020 & 1/1/2021. Wishing all our parishioners & visitors a blessed & Prosperous 2021. La oficina estara cerrada el : 31 de diciembre y 1 de enero. Les deseamos un Nuevo año lleno De bediciones y prosperidad

Oracion a la Santa Familia Jesus, Hijo de Dios e Hijo de Maria, bendice a nuestra familia. Inspira con gracia en nosotros la unidad, la paz y el amor mutuo que encontraste en tu propia familia en la pequeña cuidad de Nazaret. Maria, Madre de Jesus y Madre Nuestra, alimenta a nuestra familia con tu fe y tu amor.

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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!

La Parroquia de Santa Teresa recolectara artículos los siguientes artículos para nuestros hermanos y hermanas que son menos afortunados. 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 TAMA 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!

CHILDREN OF ETERNITY You are children of eternity. Your immortal crown awaits you, to reward your duty and love. You may indeed sow here in tears, but you may be sure there to reap in joy. —St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

HIJOS DE LA ETERNIDAD Ustedes son hijos de la eternidad. Sus coronas inmortales los están esperando, para recompensarlos por el cumplimiento de su deber y su amor. Pueden ciertamente sembrar aquí en lágrimas, pero pueden estar seguros que cosecharán allá en alegría. —Sta. Elizabeth Ann Seton

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4 ways your family can imitate the Holy Family: 1. Spend a few minutes reflecting as a family on the Gospel either before or after

Mass. Invite a family member with you this week. 2. If you live alone reach out to a family member or friend and share with them on

the phone. 3. Keep an image or statue of the Holy Family in a prominent place for the rest of the Christmas season. Pray for their intercession. 4. Pray with or for a family member in a tangible way today.

THE HOLY FAMILY When we talk about Holy Family we are talking about Jesus and his mother Mary and his foster-father, Saint Joseph. Mary became the mother of Jesus when she was betrothed (formally engaged) to St. Joseph, and Jesus’ real father was God the Father Himself. So Saint Joseph acted as the Father of Jesus on earth.

St. Joseph was a carpenter and worked hard to provide for his family. Many loved Jesus and Joseph and cooked and cleaned for them. When Jesus trained Him to be a carpenter as well. Because they all loved each other with generosity and selflessness they were really the happiest and holiest family that ever lived. We can imitate the Holy Family by loving our parents and siblings and putting others before ourselves. What can you do today to make your Family happier and holier?

La Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José 27 de diciembre de 2020

COLUMNA DEL PASTOR: Hoy celebramos la festividad de La Sagrada Familia. Al observar a La Sagrada Familia, la vemos como la ideal, que no podemos notar en las nuestras. Sin embargo, Jesus, Maria y Jose, tuvieron sus propios problemas. La confianza que es fundamental en el matrimonio fue desafiante por el embarazo. Jose, se vio forzado a llevar a Maria ya en su noveno mes de embarazo a Belen; El debió sentirse muy afectado, cuando no tuvo mas alternativa que ver al niño nacer en un establo; Luego, a la media noche tuvieron que escapar de Herodes, llevandoles al extranjero, a Egipto, separándose de la familia y sus tradiciones. Aun, con todas sus dificultades, La Sagrada Familia se sobrepuso, solamente por una gran razón; la Gran Fe que Ellos siempre tuvieron; Jose, tuvo Fe en el ángel de sus sueños, llevandole a tratar a Maria ya embarazada, de manera muy honorable; El tenia Fe de que Dios le ayudaría a proteger al niño llevando a la familia a Egipto, Maria por su parte, tenia fe de que tanto Dios como el Angel ayudarían a Jose; Je-sus, despojándose de su Divinidad, tuvo Fe de que sus padres cuidarían de El. Al mismo tiempo que, todos estamos buscando a nuestra manera, terminar este ano tan especial, tenga-mos tambien, nuestra Fe, bien puesta en la voluntad y hechos de nuestro Dios Padre; tengamos Fe que todos nos hemos fortalecido mas y que apreciamos mas, todo lo que se nos ha regalado; Por ejemplo: trabajando fuera de casa, asistiendo a la escuela con los compañeros, reuniéndonos y teniendo contacto personal con nuestras familias y amigos, celebrando nuestra Fe como Famila y como una Comunidad, Etc. Que El Ano Nuevo nos libere de esta pandemia, traiga salud y seguridad para nuestras familias y co-munidad, entendimiento de que, todos hemos apren-dido de esta experiencia y hemos llegado a ser una mejor comunidad. Que la falta de celebración comu-nitaria y la recepción de los Sacramentos, nos permi-ta crecer en nuestra Fe y en un mejor entendimiento de esta. Al igual que Maria, Jose y Jesus, viven en Dios, nuestra Fe crezca tambien en El. A nombre del personal de su Parroquia y Escuela, de la comunidad religiosa, de los Misioneros del Sagra-do Corazon que atienden todas las parroquias de Palm Springs y del Padre John y del Mio propio, deseamos que las bendiciones de Dios, sean para Us-tedes en el Ano Nuevo!!! Y para nuestros visitantes, deseamos que siempre viajen seguros y sean bendecidos en este Ano Nuevo. Padre John Fahnestock, M.S.C Padre John Kavcak, M.S.C

NEW YEAR MASS SCHEDULE January 1st—New Year’s Day Mass: (Holy Day of Obligation) 9:30am English Mass 11:00am Spanish Mass

WE ARE GOD’S HOLY FAMILY The scriptures of Israel are filled with many stories of barren couples who were miraculously granted the gift of children by God. Surely the best known among these is the first reading from today, from which Luke took inspiration when he recounted the miraculous birth of John the Baptist to Zechariah and Elizabeth, and the more miraculous birth of Jesus to Mary and Joseph. In each instance, we are given examples or role models of those who trusted in God. More than examples of those who trust, they are models of self-surrender. They abandoned their own presuppositions and prejudices about the workings of the world and turned their lives over to belief in a God who can make life grow where none ought to; a God who can turn death around into a new and unimagined life; a God who can, today, take a tiny child of humble parents in an insignificant town and make him into a light for all the world. This is what we, as God’s holy family, are called to do each day: to trust not in our-selves and the way we think things should be, but to open ourselves and surrender ourselves in faith to a God of end-less promise. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SOMOS LA SAGRADA FAMILIA DE DIOS Las lecturas de Israel están repletas de relatos de pare-jas estériles a quienes Dios les concedió el milagro de tener hijos. Sin duda el relato más conocido es el de la primera lectura de hoy: Lucas se inspiró en este relato para contar el milagroso nacimiento de Juan Bautista, hijo de Zacarías e Isabel, y el nacimiento aun más milagroso de Jesús, hijo de María y José. En ambos casos, vemos ejemplos o modelos a seguir de personas que confiaron en Dios. Más que ser ejemplos de personas que confiaron, son modelos de entre-ga incondicional de sí. Abandonaron sus propios precon-ceptos y prejuicios sobre el funcionamiento del mundo y entregaron sus vidas a creer en un Dios que puede hacer que haya vida en lugares en donde era inconcebible que la hubiera; un Dios que puede convertir la muerte en una vida nueva e inimaginable; un Dios que puede, hoy, tomar a un niñito de padres humildes en un pueblo insignificante y convertirlo en una luz para el mundo entero. Esto es a lo que se nos llama a hacer cada día como Sagrada Familia de Dios: confiar no sólo en nosotros mismos y en la manera en que pensamos que deberían ser las cosas, sino a abrirnos y entregarnos en fe a un Dios de promesa infinita. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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