REVEREND FR. ENRIQUE ALVAREZ Pastor / Párroco

DEACON MARK HOLT Business Manager / Administrador

DEACON MARK HRONICEK

JUDE MIKAL School Principal / Director de La Escuela

BONNIE JOHNSON Faith Formation / Catecismo

JOHN WIHL Music Ministry / Ministerio de Música

Holy FamilyC a t H o l i C C H u r C H

i g l e s i a C a t ó l i C a d e

la sagrada Familia7817 Old Auburn Road • Citrus Heights, California 95610

Phone (916) 723-2494 • Fax (916) 723-0199Email: holyfamilychurch@surewest.net

Website: www.holyfamilycitrusheights.org

PARISH OFFICE HOURSHORAS DE OFICINA DE LA PARROQUIA

Monday - Friday / Lunes - Viernes 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays / Sábada y Domingo Closed

MASS SCHEDULE - HORARIO DE MISASDaily Mass (Mon-Fri) / Misa Diaria (Lunes-Viernes) 8:30 am

Saturday Vigil / Vigilia Sabatina 4:30 pm (English); 6:30 pm (en Español)

Sunday / Domingo 8:30 am, 12:00 noon, and 6:00 pm (in English); 10:00 am (en Español)

Holy Days / Días de Fiesta 8:30 am, 6:00 p.m. (in English); 7:30 p.m. (en Español)

CONFESSIONS - CONFESIONESThursday / Jueves 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. (in English and Spanish)

In addition to the time shown, confessions are available by appointment in English and Spanish.

Además de estos horarios, las confesiones están disponibles pidiendo cita y son en inglés o español.

MARRIAGES - MATRIMONIOSSix months advance notice requested -

Please contact the parish office.

Avisar seis meses antes - Por favor contacte la oficina de la parroquia.

BAPTISMS - BAUTISMOSPlease contact the Parish Office (916) 723-2494

PREGNANCY CRISIS HELP — CALL 1-800-712-HELP HURTING AFTER ABORTION? — CALL 1-888-HOPE-790

Building Together the LEGACY of Holy Family –The Journey of our FaithConstruyendo juntos el LEGADO de la Sagrada Familia – El camino de nuestra fe

“I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6

“Y estoy seguro de que Dios, que ha comenzado en ustedes una labor tan excelente, la llevará a feliz término en espera del día de Cristo Jesús.” Filipenses 1: 6

El boletín en español está en la página 8

TODAY – December 30, 2018

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILYHOLY FAMILY PARISH FEAST DAYDecember 30th - Please see information on Page 4!

CHRISTMAS LETTER (Pages 6-7.)

THIS WEEK AND BEYOND

SOLEMNITY: MARY, MOTHER OF GODVigil Mass: Monday, December 31, 6:30 p.m. - English

Holy Day: Tuesday, January 1, 8:30 a.m. & 12:00 Noon - English and 10:00 a.m. -Spanish

CATHOLIC TEEN MINISTRYFridays, 6-9 p.m., Holy Family Youth House (See Page 4.)

BIBLE STUDY: THE STORY OF SALVATIONBegins on January 2, 2019 (See Page 5.)

DISCERNMENT DAYBegins January 19, 2019 in Menlo Park. (See Page 4.)

KNIGHTS ANNUAL CRAB FEEDSaturday January 26, in the Community Center. (See Page 5.)

BABY SHOWER FOR BGMHSunday, January 27, 1:30 p.m., Fine Arts Building. (See Page 4.)

December 30, 2018 - Feast of the Holy Family“Beloved: See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God.” 1 Jn 3:1

THE CHRISTMAS SEASON CONTINUESChristmas Day is not the end of this great season – it's the beginning. The season continues with several great opportunities for worship and celebration…

HOLY FAMILYThe Feast of the Holy Family is not just about the Holy Family, but about our own families, too. The main purpose of the Feast is to present the Holy Family as the model for all Christian families, and for domestic life in general. Our family life becomes sanctified when we live the life of the Church within our homes. Just how does one live out the Church in the family? The best way is by making Christ and his Church the center of family and individual life – reading scripture regularly, praying daily, attending Mass at least on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation, imitating the actions of the Holy Family – all done together as a family. The Holy Family feast is a good time to remember the family unit and pray for our human and spiritual families. We also may take this feast to reflect on the value and sanctity of the family unit, and to evaluate our own family life. What ways may it be improved? What would Jesus, Mary, and Joseph do? Finally, we can use this feast to ask ourselves what are we doing to promote the family within our own cultures, neighborhoods, and communities.Holy Family Prayer: Father, We look to Your loving guidance and order as the pattern of all family life. By following the example of the holy family of your Son in mutual love and respect, may we come to the joy of our home in heaven.

MARY, MOTHER OF GODIn early church the title of Mary was a subject of much debate. Mary was called the mother of God, but some objected, suggesting that Mary was only the mother of Jesus' human nature, but not his divine nature. Ultimately the Church decided that Christ was fully God and fully human, and these natures were united in one person, Jesus Christ. Thus Mary could be called "mother of God" since she gave birth to Jesus who was fully divine as well as human. The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God falls exactly one week after Christmas, the end of the octave of Christmas. It is fitting to honor Mary as Mother of Jesus, following the birth of Christ. When Catholics celebrate the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God we are not only honoring Mary, who was chosen among all women throughout history to bear God incarnate, but we are also honoring our Lord, who is fully God and fully human. Calling Mary "mother of God" is the highest honor we can give Mary. Just as Christmas honors

Jesus as the "Prince of Peace," the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God honors Mary as the "Queen of Peace" This solemnity, falling on New Year's Day, is also designated the World Day of Peace. Mary Mother of God Prayer God our Father, may we always profit by the prayers of the Virgin Mother Mary, for you bring us life and salvation through Jesus Christ her Son who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen

EPIPHANYThe story of the Magi traveling from the East to see the Christ child appears in the Gospel According to St. Matthew. Upon seeing a star rising in the East, they realized it was a sign that the king of the Jews had been born. The wise men followed the star to Bethlehem of Judea, and to Jesus' dwelling there. Having arrived, they worshipped the infant Jesus, and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.The term epiphany means "to show" or "to make known" or even "to reveal." The Magi were the first Gentiles to acknowledge Jesus as "King" and so were the first to "show" or "reveal" Jesus to a wider world as the incarnate Christ. This act of worship by the Magi was one of the first indications that Jesus came for all people, nations, and races, and that the work of God in the world would not be limited.Epiphany is a time to focus on the mission of the Church in reaching others by "showing" Jesus as the Savior of all people. Epiphany Prayer O God Who by a star guided the wise men to the worship of your Son we pray you to lead to yourself the wise and great of every land that unto you every knee may bow, and every thought be brought into captivity Through Jesus Christ our Lord.

BAPTISM OF CHRISTThe Christmas Season draws to a close with the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord. We will look more deeply into this celebration in next week’s letter.Prayer for the Baptism of Christ Almighty, eternal God, when the Spirit descended upon Jesus at His baptism in the Jordan, You revealed Him as Your own beloved Son. Keep us, Your children born of water and the Spirit, faithful to our calling.

PRAYER CORNER Please remember in your prayers: Dinora Aguilar, Anthony I. Aka, Yole Ames, Carole Annis, Andy Arline, Dorothy Bain, Jack Barca, Ben Bautista, Elena Bernardino, Rachel Berry, Colleen Brady, Jerry Brady, Brown Family, Barbara Cervan, Pheriot Conant, Judy Crawford, Jim Cummings, Delgadillo Family, Irene & Jesus Diaz de la Vega Monica Dionisio, Maria Dixon, Laura Geoia, John Giusti, Eugenio Guzman, Lisa Hannon, Bonnie Hardin, Stanley Hayes, Stewart Hayes, Michele Hock, Linda Hoffman Angie Yap Hopper, Rebecca King, Linda Klein, Caden Lewis, Tony Loya, Esteban Luna, Mary Macias, Galen Marcotte, Benigno Martinez, Kathy Martinez, Enrique Medina, Lauren Metzler, Angeline & Carl Moody, Gus Nai, Mary Nai , Martin Jeff & Courtney Nolasco, Joseph Oliveri, Chris Ornelas, Harold & Laura Parker, Maria Passarelli, Bernadette Pavlik, Felicitas Pelayo, Mary Perez, Nona Piha, Ashland Plasencia, Maureen Poeschl, Tom Poeschl, Adam Ponce, Maria Prentiss, Aida Quitugua, Chris Regan, Raymond Remick, Maricel Sto. Domingo, Cely Sto. Domingo, Chris & Norm Santos, Melitta & Tony Santos, Arline, Julie & Jenny Silva, Krystal Simpson, Lynn Smith, Jardee Stanley, Mace Staton, Chandra Marie Taylor, Jennifer Thorpe, Bernadette Viernes, Gina Washington, Robert Westbrook, Bill Wihl, Andrianna Williams

FOOD DONATIONS FOR THE C.L.R.S. FOOD CLOSETNo food items are requested for this week. The food closet is always in need of clean paper and plastic grocery bags. We are also in need of more egg cartons. Please leave them in the gray tubs at the entrances to the church. Please do not leave dairy products, fresh/frozen meats, baked goods, pastries or bread in the food bins. Drop off canned or packaged (unopened) products only. Thank you for your support.

HELP US HELP OTHERS!Catholic Ladies Relief Society • Kim Malone 916-726-0255

Feed the Needy • Nora Martinez 916-727-1027St. Vincent De Paul • Ben Ramos 916-722-0264

SHARING OUR TREASUREGENERAL COLLECTIONWeekly Goal $ 11,000.00December 2 ..................................................$ 9,765.00 December 9 ..................................................$ 11,738.00 December 16 ................................................$ 8,266.00 December 23 ................................................$ 12,871.00

YEAR-TO-DATE ...........................................$ 252,077.00Goal-to-Date (26 Weeks) $ 286,000.00Variance-to-Date $- 33,923.00Annual Goal (51 Weeks) $ 561,000.00

SPECIAL COLLECTIONSChristmas Masses 12/24-25 .......................$ 12,943.00

E-Pay Collections to Date ................... $ 33,678.00 (This figure is included in the weekly total.)

MASS INTENTIONSTue: 8:30am The Bantad Family -Int.; Serelina Schurr -Int.; Anselmo & Norma Morante +Sat: 4:30pm Les Shelton + 6:30pm Roberto, Selina, & Isabel De Leon -Int.; Zachary Glove -Int.Sun: 8:30am Nilo & Gino -Int. 10:00am Miguel, Sam, Cristina, Grace, Celina, Mario, Alberto & Alejandro De Leon -Int. 12:00pm Anthony I. Aka – Int. 6:00pm PRO POPULO

CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF DECEMBER 2017 CAMPAIGN GOAL $5,000,000

PLEDGES - 323 to datePledged to Date $702,432Pledge Payments Received To Date $197,405

DONATIONS (Not Pledges)Non-pledge Donations - To Date $101,001Non-pledge Donations - November $5,838

TOTAL RECEIVED TO DATE $298,406

Building Together the “LEGACY” of Holy Family The Journey of our Faith

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Today: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Sir 3:2-6, 12-14: Col 3; 12-21; Lk 2:41-52Mon: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18Tue: The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God Nm 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21Wed: Ss. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen 1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28Thu: 1 Jn 2:29-3:6; Jn 1:29-34Fri: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Jn 1:35-42Sat: St. John Neumann: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Jn 1:43-51Sun: The Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

Please see information on the next page

regarding our Parish Feast Day – TODAY

– and the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin

Mary, Mother of God that follows!

Prayer OpportunitiesWORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA: Pope Benedict XVI elevated the World Apostolate of Fatima (The Blue Army). It is now officially associated with the Pontifical Council for the Laity in Rome. We are happy to offer these prayers here at Holy Family. All are encouraged to join us Mondays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass in the Sacristy. For information, please call Phyllis Sadro, (916) 725-0218.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Our Adoration hours are the following: Weekdays: Mon. – Friday, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm; Weekends: Saturdays, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm ; Sundays, No adoration (chapel open for prayer). Please consider sparing an hour of your time during the week for Jesus who gives all His time for us. God bless you! Place your name on the adoration chart at the hour you choose.

VOCATIONS CROSS: If you are interested in taking the Vocation Cross home, please contact Chyrl Marquez through the Parish Office at 723-2494.

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPSUS Air ForceGeoffrey C. Anderson A1C Steven M. BakerSr. Master Sgt. Jason Blair Tech Sgt. Sebastian Brown SSgt. Joseph P. FunkSr. Airman Robert B. RamosSr. Mst Sgt Keith RoseSr. Mst Sgt Stephanie WilliamsSr. Airman Brandon WrightUS Army Sgt. Jeffrey Ryan Andrews Sgt. Julien ArmourPVT 2 Justin Baker Sgt. Tyler BrownSSG. Job De HaroWO 3 Robert DearmanCapt.Matthew Ford Anthony GodinezE1 Angie Santiago DeGuzmanSpecialist Damien HartSgt. Tyler Keith Johnson

Sgt. Michael L. Monk, IIIPvt 1st Class Richard OliettePvt 1st Class Nicholas RingPvt 1st Class Justin RoamansE3 Cynthia RosalesPvt Nicholas SteelePvt Daniel Torres Capt. Jeffrey Viernes Nicolas Williams WarnerUS Marine CorpsLance Corp Charles M. CarteLance Corp Sean P. DennisonMichaela MorinCorporal Sam SmalleyUS NavyMaritza Alvarez E5 Niko Batres CDR Timothy J. BillerJacquelyn BrownThoms KollE3 Nicholas MattaE4 Shashi MirelesE5 Reginaldo Rosales, Jr.

WOMEN’S COUNCIL CORNERFOOD, MUSIC, RAFFLE & SHARING

You are invited to a Baby Shower for the Bishop Gallegos Maternity Home on Sunday, January 27, 2019, after the 12:00 pm mass, with lunch starting at 1:30 pm in the Fine Arts Building. Price of admission: unwrapped new or gently used baby items. Everyone is invited! For more information contact Leane Etcheverry, 916-872-5703.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1: SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GODVigil Mass: Monday, December 31, 6:30 p.m. - English

Holy Day: Tuesday, January 1, 2019  8:30 a.m. & 12:00 Noon —Masses in English; 10:00 a.m. — Misa en español

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #496419TH ANNUAL CRAB FEED

THEME: THE 70’SPlease join us on Saturday January 26, 2019

Holy Family Catholic Church Community CenterDoors open and No Host Bar begins at 5:30 p.m.

Dinner will be served beginning at 6:15 p.m.

Tickets are $45/person. Come Enjoy Music, Dancing and Raffle Prizes.

Reserve your tickets today! Call Steve Fraher (916) 416-3187

Feast oF the holy Family Fiesta Parroquial de la sagrada Familia.

holy Family Parish — Parroquia de la sagrada Familia

December 30, 2018 / 30 de Diciembre 2018

8:00am to 11 :00 p.m.

Breakfast -Desayuno 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. - Tacos, Pollo/Chicken, Adobada (marinated pork), CarneAsada

NoHost Bar– Beer / Cerveza, Wine & Mixed drinks / Vino & Bebidas preparadas

Teen Social in the Fine Arts Building - 6:00pm to 10:30pm – Pizza, Music & Dancing

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE LEGACY FUND

ADULT CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION IS OPEN BEGINNING DECEMBER 26, 2018.

To register for the 12-week 2019 program, you must be practicing your faith by regular weekly attendance at mass, have been baptized and received first Eucharist (Holy Communion) and are at least 16 years of age.The first session will be held on Tuesday February 26, 2019 at 5:30-7:00 pm. Your approved sponsor will be required to join you at the first session. If you are under 18 years of age, your parent must also accompany you the first time.To register please contact Bonnie Johnson at 916-956-2945, or email bjohnson4310@yahoo.com. A registration and sponsor form will be emailed to you and must be returned before the deadline on February 26, 2019. After the deadline no new registrations will be accepted. May God abundantly bless your journey toward confirmation.

CITRUS HEIGHTS HART (HOMELESS ASSISTANCE RESOURCE TEAM) WINTER SANCTUARY

…will be hosted by Holy Family Jan 20-Jan 26. We join with other churches in our neighborhood: Advent Lutheran Church, Messiah Lutheran Church, Celtic Cross Presbyterian, Fair Oaks Presbyterian, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints- Citrus Heights Stake, and Antelope Road Christian Fellowship. Along with other civic organizations we offer up to 20 guests: a hot meal, a dry place to sleep and a to-go breakfast. During their evening stay, guests are able to connect with our Navigator to register for housing assistance, NA and AA support, VA Representatives, Domestic Violence guidance, haircuts, clothing and hygiene items. One church even has a shower.This is a great opportunity to meet others in the Parish and build our Legacy of Service to our community beyond the parking lot. 3-hour Time slots for dinner service, Night owls, and early morning duties are available. Please contact Irene Hronicek at 916-220-3615 or ihronicek@gmail.com for details and time slots.

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT EXAM FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN – SATURDAY, JANUARY 12

Eighth graders interested in attending CB in the 2019-20 school year are required to take the placement exam on Saturday, January 12 from 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Online applications are due on January 10, 2019. Please contact the admissions office for more information at (916) 733-3690 or visit the CB website at www.cbhs-sacramento.org.

MARRIED COUPLES: LOOKING FOR A NEW YEARS RESOLUTION? Why not make a commitment to do something to improve your marriage - like attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend? The next Marriage Encounter Weekends include: Feb 15-17, 2019 in Sacramento, CA and Apr 5-7, 2019 in Reno, NV. For more information and/or to register for a Weekend, visit our website at: https://www.sacramentowwme.org or contact Terry & Janet at applications@sacramentowwme.org or 916-489-3464.

OFFICE CLOSED ON DECEMBER 31 & JANUARY 1In observance of the New Year's Eve and New Year's Day holidays as well as the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Holy Day of Obligation, the parish office will be closed on Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1. Thank you for your understanding.

CALLING ALL TEENSOur Catholic Teen Ministry strives to bring the teenage youth of our Parish together in a positive and friendly environment where each individual can grow in their relationship with our Lord and His Church through fun activities, genuine fellowship, and honest conversation. We meet on Fridays from 6 to 9pm in the Holy Family Youth House (through the Eastern Gate next to the Preschool).For more information and updates from our ministry, please visit holyfamilycitrusheights.org/youthministry or join our messaging list by visiting remind.com/join/holyfamym.

DISCERNMENT DAY: Are you seeking for Truth? Are you yearning for the infinite and for happiness? Christ is the Answer! Come and See! The Dominican Nuns of Corpus Christi Monastery are hosting a Come and See Day for single, Catholic women ages 18-38 on January 19, 2019 at their monastery on 215 Oak Grove Avenue in Menlo Park, California. For those outside the San Francisco Bay Area, the nuns also have limited accommodations for overnight guests. For more information and to register visit www.opnunsmenlo.org/upcoming-events/ or contact Sister Joseph Marie O.P. at vocations@opnunsmenlo.org. The day begins with Mass at 8:00 a.m. followed by Divine Office, Rosary, Conferences on Discernment, Recreation with the nuns, Adoration and more! The event is free, and all meals will be provided.

THE BIBLE TIMELINE: THE STORY OF SALVATION - BIBLE STUDY - BEGINS ON JANUARY 2, 2019

Come join the Bible study with us! The Bible Timeline is a Catholic Bible study that can help anyone to make sense of the Bible and experience the life-changing power of God’s Word. The study takes you on a journey through the entire Bible and brings you deep into each period of salvation history so that you can discover the amazing story woven throughout all of Scripture.This is the fifth year of this popular bible study program. The study will include a series of twenty-three videos presented by Jeff Cavins. Each video will be preceded by a lively group discussion. We will meet every Wednesday from 7pm to 8:30 in the Fine Arts building. After 23 sessions you will receive a certificate of completion.Attendance is free. We will also provide materials. Although there are some helpful online materials that are made to go with this presentation that you may purchase to supplement your learning, it is not required. Please join us for a life-changing journey through the Bible! For more information or to register, please contact the Parish Office at (916) 723-2494.

And The Word became flesh and dwelt among us Jn 1:14

La Palabra se hizo carne y habitó entre nosotros. Juan 1:14

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Are you ready for Christmas?

How can we Catholics keep this season of Holiness in our hearts as we “wait in joyful hope for the coming of our savior, Jesus Christ”?

I invite you to spend more time in prayer and to take that time to reflect more deeply on the nativity of our Lord, God’s gift to us as a promise of our salvation. Let us remember that “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (Jn. 1:14). Yes, brothers and sisters, the Word of God becomes visible to us, speaks to us and gives us His Church as a means of our salvation.

God visits His people. God fulfills the promises. God is with us.

Last year, during the second weekend of Advent we were presented with a new challenge and the chance to put our faith into action. We began the campaign to repair, renovate and beautify our church and our other facilities which need repair and improvement. We have the mission, and the opportunity, to show God our love and dedication to preserve His Church on earth for future generations to come so they can be saved, as we are, to follow in the footsteps of Christ with the desire to do the will of God. As the good stewards that we are called to be – sharing our time, talent, and treasure for the building of the Kingdom of God on earth – we have been asked to take part in giving back to God some of what He has so freely given to us.

It will be wonderful if we can come together as the family of faith that we are this Christmas , and throughout the year, and show God our love and gratitude for all the blessings he has bestowed on us, and our families – especially, for the blessing of His Church on earth and His holy presence among us that brings us His love, joy, peace, unity, healing and reconciliation.

May the Spirt of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and the Word of God made Flesh, bless us and our families on Christmas and help us to become good stewards. With this blessing, we are able to renovate our church and facilities that are the visible sign of His Holy presence on earth, since it is in the Church that we celebrate His Sacraments. With great sincerity, Deacons Mark Holt and Mark Hronicek, the parish staff and Fr. Enrique Alvarez urge all of us to share the hope of salvation with family and friends, inviting them to celebrate the Holy Mass of Christmas, and throughout the year on Sundays, with us. In this way, we can truly say “we are ready for Christmas.”

In Christ our Savior

Fr. Enrique Alvarez

And The Word became flesh and dwelt among us Jn 1:14

La Palabra se hizo carne y habitó entre nosotros. Juan 1:14

Queridos hermanos y hermanas

¿Ya están listos para Navidad p? ¿Cómo podemos como católicos mantener la temporada de santidad en nuestros corazones mientras esperamos con esperanza la llegada de nuestro Salvador Jesucristo?

Les invito a que pasen tiempo extra en oración para reflexionar sobre la Natividad de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, el regalo de Dios como promesa de nuestra salvación. Recordemos que: “La palabra se hizo carne y habito entre nosotros” (Jn1:14)

Si hermanos y hermanas la Palabra de Dios se hace visible para nosotros y nos da su iglesia como fuente y guía de salvación. Dios, visita a su pueblo, Dios cumple las promesas. Dios está con nosotros.

El año pasado en el segundo fin de semana de Adviento se nos presento un nuevo desafío y la oportunidad de poner nuestra fe en acción. Comenzamos la campaña de Legacy para renovar nuestra iglesia y las instalaciones parroquiales. Tenemos la misión, y la oportunidad, de mostrar a Dios nuestro amor y dedicación para preservar su iglesia en la tierra para que las futuras generaciones puedan ser salvadas, como lo somos nosotros; para seguir los pasos de Cristo con el deseo de hacer la voluntad de Dios. Como los buenos administradores que estamos llamados a ser - Compartiendo nuestro tiempo, talento, y tesoro para la construcción del Reino de Dios en la tierra - se nos ha pedido que tomemos parte en devolver a Dios algo de los que él nos ha dado tan libremente.

Sera maravillo si podemos unirnos esta Navidad como la familia de fe que somos y mostrar a Dios nuestro amor y nuestra gratitud por todas las bendiciones que El nos ha otorgado (personales y familiares) especialmente, por la bendición de su Iglesia en la tierra y su Santa Presencia entre nosotros que nos llena con su amor, sanación, reconciliación, gozo, paz y unidad.

Que el espíritu de nuestro Señor, Jesucristo, el Hijo de Dios, y la palabra de Dios hecha carne, nos bendiga a nosotros y a nuestras familias en Navidad y durante el año nos ayude a ser buenos administradores de sus regalos celestiales. Con esta bendición, que seamos capaces de renovar nuestra iglesia y las instalaciones parroquiales, que es un signo visible de su Santa Presencia en la tierra, ya que es en la iglesia que celebramos los sacramentos. Sinceramente, los Diáconos Mark Holt, Mark Hronicek, personal parroquia y el Padre Enrique los exhortamos a todos a compartir nuestra esperanza con todos sus familiares y amigos, invitándoles a celebrar la Santa Misa con nosotros esta Navidad y todos los domingos del año. De esta forma podemos en verdad decir que estamos listos para celebrar la Navidad.

En Cristo, nuestro Salvador,

Padre Enrique Alvarez

Domingo 30 de diciembre, 2018REFLEXIÓN SOBRE EL MENSAJE DE HOY

Jesús, si bien ha nacido en una familia humana, la trasciende, porque proviene al mismo tiempo de las profundidades del misterio de Dios. Él, creciendo obediente a sus padres, presenta un rasgo particular: esconde el misterio de unidad con su Padre y pone de relieve un mensaje especial que lo hace ser más sencillamente humano. María y José debieron intuirlo y aceptarlo con humildad en su corazón. Todo cristiano es ante todo hijo de Dios, pertenece a la familia de Dios. El mayor don de Dios, escribe Juan, es que seamos sus hijos: «Mirad que magnífico regalo nos ha hecho el Padre: que nos llamemos hijos de Dios» (1 Jn 3,1-2).

No se trata de una exhortación piadosa ni de dejar «con la boca abierta» a la comunidad cristiana. Somos verdaderamente hijos de un Padre que nos ama y todavía no comprendemos a fondo la grandeza de este don. La filiación divina es un germen y un don en devenir que llegará a plenitud en la visión del Señor. Es preciso vivirla, gozarla día tras día en la fe y en la perseverancia amorosa para poder encaminarnos con alegría al ideal que es certeza para el cristiano: seremos semejantes a Dios. La seguridad de nuestra semejanza con Dios no se apoya sobre nuestra conquista o sobre nuestros esfuerzos, sino sobre la bondad de un Padre, sobre el don gratuito que nos ha concedido haciéndonos hijos suyos y pidiéndonos que la hagamos crecer en nosotros con la acogida y el cumplimiento de su Palabra. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PREGUNTA DE LA SEMANA

Pregunta para los niños: ¿Por qué es importante obedecer a sus padres? ¿Por qué es importante obedecer a Dios?

Pregunta para los jóvenes: Jesús, aunque era el Hijo de Dios, era obediente con sus padres. ¿Por qué es tan importante la obediencia? ¿Te cuesta ser obediente?

Pregunta para los adultos: ¿Cómo a ustedes también se les llama a la casa del Padre?

DOMINGO 30 DE DICIEMBRE: FIESTA DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA La comunidad de la Sagrada Familia celebrará con alegría la fiesta de sus santos patronos: La Sagrada Familia el próximo domingo 30 de diciembre. Todos estamos invitados a un día de celebración comunitaria.

Desayuno 8:00am to 1:00pm Almuerzo/ cena 1:00pm to 11:00pm Tacos de pollo, carne asada y adobada. Baile para los jóvenes 6:00pm to 10:30pm en el Fine Arts Building (Pizza, música & baile) No Host Bar /Cerveza, vino & cócteles ¡Rifas y entretenimiento para todos! Todos los fondos recaudados benefician al Legacy Fund y la renovación de la iglesia.

Recuerden, todos estamos invitados a estos convivios a compartir como la Sagrada Familia que somos.

DÍA MUNDIAL DE LA JUVENTUD Enero 26-27, 2019 Trinity pines Catholic Center en Colfax, CA Únase a la diócesis de Sacramento el 26 y 27 de enero de 2019 en el Trinity pines Catholic Center en Colfax, CA para la Jornada Mundial de la juventud en Estados Unidos. Esta es una oportunidad para que jóvenes y adultos jóvenes respondan al llamado de renovar su fe en Cristo, unirse a otros en la comunión y la oración, y compartir la celebración del día mundial de la juventud en Panamá a través de streaming en vivo. $20 el registro cubrirá comida, alojamiento y una camiseta. Para más información, por favor visite www.SCD.org/wyd o comuníquese con la oficina de juventud y Ministerio de adultos jóvenes al (916) 733-0123.

LECTURAS DE LA PRÓXIMA SEMANA

Lunes 12/31

Martes 1/1

Solemnidad de María, Madre de

Dios

Miércoles 1/2

Jueves 1/3

Viernes 1/4

Sábado 1/5

Domingo 1/6

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1ª. Lectura 1 Juan 2, 18-21 Números 6, 22-27 1 Juan 2, 22-28 1 Juan 2, 29–3,

6 1 Juan 3, 7-10 1 Juan 3,11-21 Isaías 60, 1-6

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Salmo 95, 1-2. 11-12. 13

Salmo 66, 2-3. 5. 6 y 8

Salmo 97, 1-2ab. 2cd-3ab. 3cd-4

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Salmo 97, 1-2ab. 7-8a. 8b-9

Salmo 99, 1-2. 3. 4. 5

Salmo 71, 1-2. 7-8. 10-11. 12-13

2ª. Lectura Gálatas 4, 4-7 Efesios 3, 2-3a. 5-6

Evangelio Juan 1, 1-18 Lucas 2, 16-21 Juan 1, 19-28 Juan 1, 29-34 Juan 1, 35-42 Juan 1, 43-51 Mateo 2, 1-12

PROGRAMA DE NAVIDAD 2018 Domingo Diciembre 30 Fiesta Parroquial: Día de la Sagrada Familia (nuestros santos patronos) Misas normales de domingo. Programa especial para festejar a la Sagrada Familia, más detalles en el próximo boletín.

ENERO 2019 Martes Enero 1 Solemnidad de María, Madre de Dios 8:30 a.m. & 12:00 Noon —Masses in English 10:00 a.m. — Misa en español

FIRE, CONFERENCIA DE CONFIRMACIÓN 2019 Los cupos para nuestra décima Conferencia anual de confirmación se están llenando rápido! ¡ Con 4 conferencias por toda la Diócesis de Sacramento, no se la pueden perder! Únase a nosotros el 9 de febrero en Red Bluff, el 10 de febrero en Vallejo, o en Sacramento el 23 y 24 de febrero. Registro e informes comuníquese con Lindsey West al (916) 733-0151.

JUNTA DE ALCOHÓLICOS ANÓNIMOS EN ESPAÑOL ¿Qué puede hacer usted cuando alguien cercano bebe demasiado? Le sorprendería lo que podría aprender en una reunión de Alcohólicos Anónimos. Está es una invitación para la reunión del Grupo El Progreso Español, juntas de Alcohólicos Anónimos a diario de 7:00 p.m. a 9:oo p.m. en 7250 Auburn Blvd. Suite G Citrus Heights , Ca 95610. Para más información, llame al (916) 410-7776

ADORACIÓN DEL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO: Las horas de visita para la adoración del Santísimo Sacramento son: Lunes a viernes de 9:00 de la mañana a 9:00 de la noche y sábado de 9:00 de la mañana a 3:30 de la tarde. Domingos no hay adoración pero la capilla abre para oración. Usualmente, la capilla no abre cuando hay funerales.

EVENTOS E INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA DIÓCESIS EN SUS MANOS Muchas cosas están pasando en la Diócesis de Sacramento y hay varios lugares donde se puede enterar de las últimas noticias. Primero, te invitamos a seguirnos en Facebook marcando el “Like” en nuestra página de Facebook: facebook.com/DioceseSacramento. Segundo, nos puede seguir en: Twitter @SacCatholic. Por último, pero no menos importante, nos puede visitar en www.saccatholic.com para enterarse de eventos en toda la diócesis. Si tienes preguntas, por favor llame al 916-733-0154. COMUNION PARA LOS ENFERMOS Si sabes de alguien que lo necesita, por favor hable con Ester de León al 916-962-2209 para llevarles el amor y consuelo que necesita.

LES INVITAMOS A VENIR A LA OFICINA PARA PEDIR MISAS O INTENCIONES. Lunes a jueves a partir de las 9:30 am. Si usted está interesado(a) en mandar a hacer una misa o poner en la intenciones el nombre de alguien, por favor venga directamente a la oficina de la parroquia. Aquí lo

atenderemos en español de lunes a jueves a partir de las 9:30 de la mañana. No es necesario tener cita. ¡Gracias por su colaboración!

¡Les deseamos a todos un feliz 2019 lleno de bendiciones y mucha prosperidad! Días de obligación y días de oración para el año litúrgico 2019.

Martes 01 de enero: Santa María, Madre de Dios. Lunes 20 de enero: Día nacional de penitencia Miércoles 6 de marzo: Miércoles de Ceniza Domingo 10 de marzo: Primer Domingo de Cuaresma. Martes 19 de marzo: Solemnidad de San José Jueves 11 de abril: Misa Crismal Domingo 14 de abril: Domingo de Ramos Jueves 18 de abril: Jueves Santo Viernes 19 de abril: Viernes Santo Domingo 21 de abril: Domingo de Resurrección. Domingo 28 de abril: Domingo de la Divina Misericordia. Jueves 30 de mayo: Ascensión del Señor Domingo 9 de junio: Pentecostés

Domingo 23 de junio: Solemnidad del Corpus Christi Domingo 30 de junio: Solemnidad de la Santísima Trinidad Jueves 15 de agosto: Asunción de la Santísima Virgen

María Viernes 1 de noviembre: Todos los Santos Sábado 2 de noviembre: Todos los difuntos Domingo 24 de noviembre: Solemnidad de Cristo Rey. Domingo 1 de diciembre: Primer domingo de Adviento Lunes 9 de diciembre: Solemnidad de la Inmaculada

Concepción de la Santísima Virgen María. Jueves 12 de diciembre: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Miércoles 25 de diciembre: Natividad del Señor Domingo 29 de diciembre: Fiesta de la Sagrada Familia

DIRECTORIO DE MINISTERIOS EN ESPAÑOL

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APOSTOLADO Maggie González 916-276-6525

CATECISMO Bonnie Johnson 916-723-2494

CORO DOMINGOS Jorge Rivera 916-223-2448

CORO SÁBADOS Roberto Gervacio 916-349-6619

CRUZ DE LAS VOCACIONES

Nora Borja 916-723-6309

MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE EUCARISTÍA

Reginaldo Rosales 916-495-4011 Ary Arauz 916-524-9029

HOSPITALIDAD Manuel & Beatriz Reta 916-969-2284

JÓVENES Hagen Lendewig 916-721-8329

LECTORES Pedro García 916-757-8749

Ministerio de los enfermos y duelo.

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ORACIÓN CARISMÁTICA

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RICA PARA ADULTOS

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CALENDARIO 2019

ENERO 2019 Martes Enero 1 Solemnidad de María, Madre de Dios 8:30 a.m. & 12:00 Noon —Masses in English 10:00 a.m. — Misa en español

Horario de la oficina Lunes a viernes 9:30 a.m. a 2:30 p.m.

CONFESIONES son los jueves de 5:00 a 6:30pm

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Catholic Ladies Relief Society Kim Malone (916) 726-0255

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Eucharistic Adoration Please call the Parish Offi ce (916) 723-2494

Evenings for the Engaged Bill and Joyce Gray (916) 723-8372

Feed the Needy Nora Martinez (916) 727-1027

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Esther De León (916) 962-2209

Ministry to the Disabled Amor Taylor (916) 723-2494

Prayer Shawl Ministry Carol Gallagher (916) 965-3479

Preschool & Childcare (Holy Family School) Lucy Eberhardt – Director (916) 722-4620

Pro-Life Ministry Please call the Parish Offi ce (916) 723-2494

Scouts Cub Scouts - Todd Newburn (530) 955-1200

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Finance Council - Consejo Finanzas Contact the Parish Offi ce: (916) 723-2494

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Faith Formation -Catecismo Bonnie Johnson (916) 956-2945

RCIA - RICA para AdultosIrene Hronicek HF-RCIA@Surewest.net Angelita Carrillo (916) 239-9844

Youth and Young Adult Ministry - Ministerio de Jóvenes Grados 9-12 Hagen Lendewig (916) 721-8329 youthminister-hfc@surewest.net

Baptism Instruction - Platicas PrebautismalesPlease contact the Parish Offi ce (916) 723-2494

Eucharistic Ministers - Ministros de la ComuniónDeacon Mark Holt (916) 723-2494 Clara Albinana (916) 334-7926

Lectors - Proclamadores de la PalabraBernadette Viernes lectors-hfc@surewest.net Pedro García (916) 878-9511

Altar Servers - AcolitosJohn Freeman (916) 723-8211 Edwin Valdez (916) 349-1741

Music Ministry - Ministerio de MusicaJohn Wihl (916) 215-3459 Jorge Rivera (916) 223-2448

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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

During this time, we focus on many things; one of them is the feast of the Holy Family. When God decided to become one of us, he was trying to tell us that we are so much like him. When people encountered Jesus, they met God - God incarnate. One of the ways I used to imagine the mystery of the Incarnation was that divinity was hidden, distorted somehow, to look like a human being. It seems God has manifested to the world an image of what he looks like. When you look on divinity, it doesn't look that much different from humanity. God became man, St. Thomas Aquinas said, so that man could become God. When we reflect on this great mystery of God becoming one of us, we must recognize that we are so like him: We are so good and holy.

This feast of the Incarnation says the most extraordinary thing about humanity: it talks about how close human beings are to the divine. We are made just a little bit less than the angels, who are very close to God. One of the things the feast of the Holy Family speaks of is not just a traditional view - mothers, fathers and children - but the wonderful family we call humanity. We need to sense its goodness and power, and work with it. In this feast, we see those who are called to be parent figures. Sometimes this is literal; sometimes the parenting is in the role of giving life - that's what a parent does. Everyone has the role of bringing to this child - who will be part of a network of family and friends - a way of seeing, a way of life, a way of faith. When we recognize that, it's exciting to share life in the community.

We're constantly called to parent - to give life to someone. We also need to recognize that when sin enters in, we can end up robbing people of life. The first reading from Sirach invites us to honor those who gave us life. We need to love and care for those who have parented us. When you give life to those who have given it to you, there's a wonderful cycle in which life replenishes itself. The tragedy is that people aren't always able to parent well. In the reading from Paul, we see an emphasis on forgiveness. All of the work of recovery I've ever been involved in that tries to deal with the damage sometimes resulting from family life always seems to come back to this fundamental idea: The only way out of negative experiences of family for us is forgiveness. If we wallow in a disposition of thinking that we're victims, that our life is always going to be less because of these bad experiences, we'll never get to the place we are called to be, the place of full life.

There's a marvelous image in the gospel passage of Joseph, the patron of the universal church. That's a very interesting title. Those who chose that title for Joseph had to have something in mind. We know one fundamental thing about Joseph's graced life: He took care of Jesus and Mary. He was a unique figure: Whenever there was danger for those he loved or if there was something going on with those that he loved that he couldn't fathom, an angel always spoke to him in a dream. I think Joseph carries the title of patron of the entire church not simply because he cared for the Holy Family but because of the way he cared. Joseph was radically open to listening to a voice from beyond, from the God who created him. If we really want to do this work of giving life to one another, if we want to be a parenting figure in the world, we need to be in touch with the parent - the father and the mother of all life. We need to be open to the message and the teachings, so grace can fill us, enabling us to do the task. As well as being people called to forgive that which hasn't been as it should be, we are called to do the best job we can in this wonderful role of giving life to others. Joseph is a wonderful image to focus on - a man who not only listened to this voice deep in his unconscious revealed in a dream - but also someone who acted on it. He took Jesus and Mary wherever this voice called him.

As we continue to dwell on the Incarnation, we are asked to dwell on the image of family life and to reflect on the beauty of life. Nothing is sadder than to see people who have lost hope and an appreciation of everything around them. There is so much around us today that makes us feel like victims, that makes us feel the world is not what it's supposed to be. We may feel things are out of control. Fear is the absence of love, the absence of grace. When we're in a disposition of seeing the world in a way that can only create fear, anxiety and worry, when we have a desire to control things so that we're not hurt by that which is out there - then we know we are off-center. When we're in a disposition of recognizing the beauty, the goodness of things, we're in the place of abundance, the place of love. The opposite of love is fear. The opposite of living in the peace of the kingdom of God is living in this place of anxiety and worry. As we reflect upon the feast of the Holy Family, let us simply trust in the family that God has created, this community you and I are living in. When we see it as privilege to be here, we see it as filled with secrets and good places to go. We sense there is something unfolding bigger than our own individual lives that we are participating in. When that whole process works for us, then we get a feeling of what the incarnate Christ came to establish in the world - a kingdom of great love and a kingdom of great peace. We need to tell everyone the marvelous good news that our God has been born into this world, and that this world is very, very good.

© 2001, Don L. Fischer, Pastor, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Richardson, Texas

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