827 Vienna Street San Francisco, CA

94112 Tel. (415) 333-7630 Fax. (415) 333-1803

www.epiphanysf.com

Church of the Epiphany Theywereoverjoyedatseeingthestar,andonenteringthehousetheysawthechildwithMaryhismother.They

prostratedthemselvesanddidhimhomage.

Matthew2:10-11(NABRE)

DailyMasses/MisasDiarias: 6:30am & 8:00am SaturdayMasses/MisalosSábados 8:00am & 5:30pm SundayMasses/MisaslosDomingos: 6:30am, 8:30am,

10:00am, 11:30am (Spanish), 1:00pm & 5:30pm.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament/ Exposición del Santisimo:

First Friday/Primer Viernes 8:30am-8:00pm 2nd to 5th Fridays/2do a 5to Viernes 7:00pm-8:00pm

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions/ Oración a

la Virgen del Perpetual Socorro Wednesdays/Miércoles 7:45am

SchoolofEpiphany:600ItalyAve.SanFrancisco,CA94112

Office:415-337-4030Fax:415-337-8583

ParishOfficeHours:Monday-Friday8:30am–5:00pm(5:00pm-7:00pmvolunteers)

Closedforlunchfrom12:00pm-1:15pm.

Saturdays&Sundays:8:30am-3:00pm(volunteers)

Confessions:Saturday4:00pm-5:00pmMonday5:30-6:30pm

Confesiones:Sabadosde4:00pm-5:00pm

SickCallsIncaseofanemergency,pleasecontacttheparishofficeat415-333-7630anyhourofthe

dayornight.

PastorRev.EugeneTungolext:18

ParochialVicarRev.MichaelRochaext:16

InResidenceRev.RolandoCaverteext:26

DeaconDeaconVenGarcia,Jr.ext:14

DirectorsofMusicLeonPalad(English),

RobertoGarcia-Leiva(Spanish)

DirectorofFinance&PlantManagementTerryO’Neill

ParishOffice&SchoolofReligionSupportStaff

JesúsPedrozaext:13

ChurchSacristanMarkOhlander

ElementarySchoolPrincipalBrianJoost

SchoolofReligion/FaithFormationOliverMeneses

RCIA:JesúsPedrozaext:15

Reflections ~ Reflexiones GGoossppeell:: MMaatttthheeww 11::1188--2244

Although Saint Joseph usually remains in the shadows of the Gospels, in today's reading he emerges into the sunlight. We can see him clearly as a man who loves Mary. When an angel assures him in a dream that Mary's child was conceived through the Holy Spirit, Joseph dares to believe. Joseph's faith is richly rewarded. He becomes the foster father of Mary's child. And he receives the honor of naming the child Jesus, a name that means "God saves." 1.) What makes for rough times in a relationship between parents and children, husband and wife, friend and friend? What can smooth things out? 2.) Look to Joseph for an example: what did he have to do before he could move forward in a confusing situation?

EEvvaannggeelliioo:: MMaatteeoo 11::1188--2244 Aun cuando San José generalmente es mantenido en la sombra de los evangelios, en la lectura de hoy él emerge como la luz del sol. Claramente podemos ver en él un hombre que ama a María. Cuando un ángel le asegura, en sueños, que el hijo que María va a tener ha sido concebido por el Espíritu Santo, él cree. La fe de José es recompensada grandemente. El fue el padre adoptivo del hijo de María. El recibe el honor de poner el nombre al niño Jesús, el nombre que significa "Dios salva". 1.) ¿Qué hace que una relación, entre padres, hermanos, esposos y amigos, algunas veces tenga obstáculos? ¿Qué mejorarla? 2.) Mira el ejemplo de José, ¿Qué tuvo que hacer para seguir adelante en una situación confusa?

Pastor’s Message~ Mensaje del Párroco RRIISSKKYY BBUUSSIINNEESSSS

Matthew's Gospel today tells us Joseph was betrothed to Mary. Unlike engagement, betrothal was a binding contract. The couple might wait for a year before beginning married life. Sexual activity during the betrothal was frowned upon. If the bride became pregnant by

another man, her groom could denounce her, and she would be stoned to death. The alternative was quiet divorce. This would have saved Joseph from humiliation, but would have done nothing to protect Mary. God spoke in Joseph's dream and told him to take Mary as his wife. God named her child Jesus--the one who saves. Joseph took a risk and said "Yes" to God, without regard for the outcome. Not all women have a "just man" like Joseph to stand by them during pregnancy and birth, or the resources to cope with single motherhood or a child with disabilities. Take a risk like Joseph and commit to offering help. Copyright (c) 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

LLiivviinngg SStteewwaarrddsshhiipp NNooww Ways to help new life: Make donations or volunteer time to Birthright, Right to Life, the Christ Child Society, or any other organization that benefits new mothers and their children. Copyright (c) 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

UUNNAA SSIITTUUAACCIIÓÓNN AARRRRIIEESSGGAADDAA El Evangelio de Mateo nos dice hoy que José estaba desposado con María. A diferencia del compromiso, los esponsales tenían toda la validez de un contrato. La pareja podía esperar hasta un año antes de comenzar su vida matrimonial. La actividad sexual durante este período no se veía bien. Si la novia quedaba encinta por otro hombre, el novio podía denunciarla y a ella la podían matar a pedradas. La alternativa era un divorcio callado. Esto le hubiera evitado una humillación a José, pero en nada hubiera protegido a María. Dios le habló a José en sueños y le dijo que recibiera a María como esposa. Al hijo de María Dios le puso por nombre Jesús, que quiere decir "Dios salva". José se arriesgó al decirle "sí" a Dios, sin considerar las consecuencias. No todas las mujeres tienen un "hombre justo" como José que permanezca junto a ellas durante el embarazo y a la hora de dar a luz, ni tampoco tienen los recursos para hacerle frente a una maternidad siendo solteras o a un niño con discapacidades. Arriésgate como José y comprométete a prestar alguna ayuda. Copyright (c) 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

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Maneras de prestar ayuda a una vida nueva: Haz donaciones u ofrece tu trabajo voluntario en organizaciones tales como Birthright, Right to Life, Christ Child Society o cualquier otra organización que beneficia a las nuevas mamás y a sus hijos. Copyright (c) 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

IInntteennttiioonnss//IInntteenncciioonneess:: Meeting / Reuniones

Suunnddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 2222,, 2200 1199 6:30am: Thanksgiving: Vicky Umale 8:30am: Thanksgiving: Veronica & Victoria Bautista 10:00am: People of the Parish 11:30am: Mercedes & Obdulia Cativo † 1:00pm: Maria del Carmen Marin † 5:30pm: Alicia Cobos † 7:00pm: Thanksgiving: Danny Bernal

MMoo nnddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 2233,, 22001199 6:30am: Vincenzo & Rosina Cava † 8:00am: Victorina J. Uy †, John & Sophie Arias †, Pedro G. Santos, Jr. † Thanksgiving: Lisa Williams Thanksgiving: Conchita & Silverio Anis, Jr. 7:00pm: Robert Ruperto † TTuueessddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 22 44,, 22001199

6:30am: Thanksgiving: Roberto & Caridad Masangkay 8:00am: Graciela Peers-Jones † 5:30pm: Sergio Valencia † 9:00pm: Thanksgiving: Carlos & Elba Navarro (60th Wedding Anniversary)

WWeeddnneessddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 2255,, 22001199 12:00am (Midnight): All Souls in Purgatory 6:30am: Salvador Tolosa † 8:30am: Franco & Gabriella Pacello † 10:00am: People of the Parish 11:30am: Thanksgiving: Morales-Lopez Family 1:00pm: Thanksgiving: Artuz-Cu Family

TThhuurrssddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 2266,, 22001199 6:30am: Juan Gilbuena † 8:00am: Robert Mosher †

FFrr iiddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 2277,, 22001199

6:30am: Maximo & Virginia Naval † 8:00am: Esteban Naguit †

SSaattuurrddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 2288,, 22001199

8:00am: Thanksgiving: Rick Simpliciano 5:30pm: Thomas Lavin, Sr. & Thomas Lavin, Jr. †

Suunnddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 2299,, 2200 1199 6:30am: Aquino Family † 8:30am: Thanksgiving: Benjamin C. Diao, Jr. 10:00am: People of the Parish 11:30am: Celina Chang Lay † 1:00pm: Remedios Santiago † 5:30pm: Pedro & Purificacion Santos †

SSuunnddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 2222,, 22001199 12:30pm: CAF Grupo de Oración Deacon Ocón Talk 2:30pm: CH Spanish Baptisms 2:30pm: RH FMCB 7:00pm: CH Epiphany Parish Novena Mass (Simbang Gabi) 8:00pm: CAF Novena Reception

MMoonnddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 2233,, 22001199 5:30pm: CH Confessions 7:00pm: CH Epiphany Parish Novena Mass (Simbang Gabi) 8:00pm: CAF Novena Reception

TTuueessddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 2244,, 22001199 *VIGIL OF THE NATIVITY OF

THE LORD (CHRISTMAS EVE)* Parish Office Closes at 12:00pm

NO MEETINGS 5:30pm: CH Christmas Eve Mass (Children’s Mass) 9:00pm: CH Christmas Eve Mass 11:30pm: CH Christmas Caroling

WWeeddnneessddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 2255,, 22001199

*THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS DAY)*

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED NO MEETINGS

12:00am: CH Christmas Midnight Mass 6:30am: CH Christmas Day Mass 8:30am: CH Christmas Day Mass 10:00am: CH Christmas Day Mass 11:30am: CH Spanish Christmas Day Mass 1:00pm: CH Christmas Day Mass

TThhuurrssddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 2266,, 22001199 6:00pm: OKH Epiph. of the Lord 7:00pm: CAF Grupo de Oración 7:00pm: CVT English AA

FFrr iiddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 2277,, 22001199 7:00pm: CH Eucharistic Holy Hour

SSaattuurrddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 2288,, 22001199 11:15am: CH English Baptisms

SSuunnddaayy,, DDeecceemmbbeerr 2299,, 22001199 7:00pm: OKH English AA

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

COLLECTIONS

Totals will be posted in next bulletin.

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Today: Retirement For Religious Next Week: St. Vincent de Paul

Christmas Eve Tuesday,

December 24th 2019

Vigil Masses: 5:30pm (Children’s Mass),

9:00pm, 11:30am (Christmas Caroling)

Christmas Day

Wednesday, December 25th 2019

12:00am (Midnight Mass), 6:30am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am (Spanish), 1:00pm

NO 5:30pm Mass

PLEASE BE ADVISED: THE PARISH OFFICE WILL

BE CLOSED TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24th AFTER 12

NOON & WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25th FOR

CHRISTMAS. THERE WILL BE NO MEETINGS.

Epiphany Parish News

PPAARRIISSHH BBUULLLLEETTIINN Please be advised that because of the Christmas and New Years Holidays, the bulletin was submitted for publishing earlier than usual. This means Mass intentions, bulletin announcements, meetings, prayers for the sick and deceased WILL NOT be updated until the next bulletin issue. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

RREETTIIRREEMMEENNTT FFOORR RREELLIIGGIIOOUUSS Today the annual collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious is being taken. The women and men Religious of the Archdiocese are appreciative of any help you can give and count on your assistance as they face retirement with limited resources. More importantly, though, please remember in your prayers the more than 500 women and men religious living and serving in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

MMAARRYY AANNDD JJOOSSEEPPHH Mary and Joseph play a key role in our Catholic devotional and spiritual life. No doubt, much of our devotion to Jesus’ mother, Mary, and his foster father, Joseph, is rooted in our appreciation of their willingness to put themselves at the disposal of the will of God, to seek what God most desired of them and to carry it out. We find their example inspiring, and their proximity to the Lord consoling and encouraging. Knowing that they said yes to God in such dramatic and pivotal ways, even when there was so much at stake and there were so many obstacles to take into account, gives us much to ponder. Yet there is something else we must not forget: while God could have come to be with us as a child in any manner at all, God chose to be with us through the active and humble cooperation of a woman and a man, Mary and Joseph.

PPOOIINNSSEETTTTIIAASS We are asking for poinsettias to be used to decorate the church altar for Christmas. If you can help, please bring red poinsettia plants or a $10 cash donation for a plant to the Parish Office by Monday, December 23rd. Please label it for Spiritual Life. Thank you for your generosity!

TTRRUUSSTT IINN GGOODD On this final Sunday of Advent our scriptures focus on the historical birth of Jesus, who is son of David and Son of God, child and king, Jesus and Emmanuel. Isaiah the prophet begs Ahaz to ask for a sign, to allow God to offer him reassurance of the survival of the Davidic dynasty. The king hypocritically refuses to “tempt the LORD” in that way (Isaiah 7:12), but the prophet foretells the birth of a son, an heir to the throne, who will prove the Lord’s enduring protection of God’s chosen lineage on the throne of David. The child will be called Emmanuel. Matthew’s reference to this history in his description of the birth of Jesus highlights the contrast between the faithless refusal of trust shown by Ahaz, and the complete trust in God shown by Mary and Joseph in bringing about the birth of Jesus Christ. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

SSTT.. VVIINNCCEENNTT DDEE PPAAUULL Do you know someone in the parish in need? You can have them call the parish office and ask for a visit from St. Vincent de Paul members. We can deliver groceries, help pay some urgent utility bills, or just visit a while! A person does not have to be Catholic. Please let the office know if a Spanish speaking person is required.

EEMMMMAANNUUEELL Of all of the names connected to our Lord, two stand out in the ways that they describe the identity and mission of the Lord: “Emmanuel: God is with us” and “Jesus: God saves.” The most stunning thing about our Christian faith is that God is not distant, abstract, demanding, a god of wrath and military might. Rather, God desires to be near to us, in relationship, one with us in our challenges and in our joys. God is with us even when remaining with us will lead to betrayal, persecution, and violent death. God who is beyond all of this struggle remains with us so that we might transcend the limitations of our human nature in order to become more like God, to embrace the divine light that resides within each of us. As we approach the celebration of Christmas, consider this: what does it mean to you that God is with us, now and always? What does this call you to be and to do as a Christian, as a follower of God’s Son, Jesus, who is with us and who saves us?

Notícías de Epífanía

BBOOLLEETTIINN PPAARRRROOQQUUIIAALL Por favor tenga en cuenta que, por las fiestas de navidad y año nuevo, el boletin fue enviado para su publicación más temprano que lo usual. Esto significa que las intenciones de la misa, los anuncios de boletines, las reuniones, las oraciones por los enfermos y fallecidos NO SE actualizarán hasta el próximo boletín. Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión.

JJUUBBIILLAACCIIÓÓNN PPAARRAA RREELLIIGGIIOOSSOOSS Hoy se está tomando la recaudación anual para el Fondo de Jubilación para Religiosos. Su donación ayudará a sufragar algunos de los costos necesarios para cuidar a nuestros religiosos mayores y aliviar la verdadera crisis financiera en muchas congregaciones religiosas. Cualquier cosa que des será muy apreciada. Por favor, sea generoso. Lo más importante, recuerde en sus oraciones las más de 500 mujeres y hombres religiosos que viven y sirven en la Arquidiócesis de San Francisco.

MMAARRÍÍAA YY JJOOSSÉÉ María y José tuvieron un papel protagonista en nuestra devoción y vida espiritual católica. Sin duda, gran parte de nuestra devoción a María, la madre de Jesús, y a José, su padre adoptivo, está enraizada en nuestra apreciación de su disposición a ponerse ellos mismo en las manos de Dios, para buscar lo que Dios más deseaba de ellos y a llevarlo a cabo. Descubrimos su ejemplo inspirador, y su cercanía con el Señor, consolador y esperanzador. Conociendo que ellos dijeron sí a Dios en esas formas fundamentales y extraordinarias, incluso cuando había tanto en juego y demasiados obstáculos a considerar, nos da mucho en que reflexionar. Sin embargo, hay algo más que no debemos olvidar; aunque Dios pudo haber venido a estar con nosotros como un niño de cualquier manera, Dios eligió estar con nosotros mediante la cooperación activa y humilde de una mujer y un hombre, María y José.

FFLLOORREESS DDEE NNOOCCHHEEBBUUEENNAA Necesitamos flores de Nochebuenas (pontsettias) para decorar la iglesia para Navidad. Por favor tráelos o una donación en efectivo de $10 para una planta a la Oficina Parroquial antes del lunes 23 de diciembre. Por favor anótelo para “Spiritual Life”. Gracias por su ayuda.

CCOONNFFIIAANNZZAA EENN DDIIOOSS En este último domingo de Adviento las lecturas se enfocan en el nacimiento histórico de Jesús: el hijo de David e Hijo de Dios, niño y rey, Jesús y Emmanuel. El profeta Isaías le suplica a Ajaz que pida una señal, para permitir a Dios que le asegure la sobrevivencia de la dinastía de David. El rey hipócrita rehúsa “tentar al SEÑOR” de esa manera (Isaías 7:12), pero el profeta predice el nacimiento de un hijo, un heredero al trono, quien probará la duradera protección divina del linaje elegido del trono de David. El niño será llamado Emmanuel. Mateo se refiere a esta historia en su descripción de los puntos principales del nacimiento de Jesús que contrasta a Ajaz quien rehúsa confiar por falta de fe, y la completa confianza en Dios que María y José demostraron al cooperar con el nacimiento de Jesucristo. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

SSAANN VVIICCEENNTTEE DDEE PPAAÚÚLL ¿Conoces a alguien en la parroquia en necesidad? Puede informarlos que llamen a la oficina de la parroquia y soliciten una visita de los miembros de San Vicente de Paúl. Podemos entregar abarrotes, ayudar a pagar algunas facturas urgentes de servicios públicos o simplemente visitar un momento. Una persona no tiene que ser católica. Informe a la oficina si se requiere una persona que hable español.

EEMMMMAANNUUEELL De todos los nombres asociado con nuestro Señor, hay dos que sobresalen en la forma que describen la identidad y misión del Señor: “Emmanuel: Dios con nosotros”, y “Jesús: Dios salva”. Lo más impresionante acerca de nuestra fe cristiana es que Dios no está lejos, es algo abstracto, exigente, un dios de ira y poder militar. Al contrario, Dios desea estar cerca de nosotros, tener una relación, estar con nosotros en nuestros desafíos y alegrías. Dios está con nosotros aun cuando permaneciendo con nosotros nos lleve a la traición, la persecución o una muerte violenta. Dios que está más allá de esta lucha permanece con nosotros para que podamos trascender las limitaciones de nuestra naturaleza humana para llegar a ser más como Dios, para abrazar la luz divina que reside dentro de cada uno de nosotros. Al acercarnos a la celebración de Navidad, consideremos lo siguiente, ¿qué significa para ti que Dios esté con nosotros, ahora y siempre? ¿Qué te llama a ser y hacer como cristiano, como seguidor del Hijo de Dios, Jesús, quien está con nosotros y nos salva?

TTooddaayy’’ss RReeaaddiinnggss: FFiirrsstt RReeaaddiinngg — You will be given this sign: The virgin shall conceive and bear a son (Isaiah 7:10-14). PPssaallmm — Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory (Psalm 24). SSeeccoonndd RReeaaddiinngg — God has called us to belong to Jesus Christ (Romans 1:1-7). GGoossppeell — The son born of Mary shall be called Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins (Matthew 1:18-24). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Jesus Antonio G. Agpoon, Marie Antone, Mimi Carolino, Kay Castle, Gilda Chankuo, Linda Cheng,

Regina Connors, Jose Custodia, Geody D. Domingo, Nancy Fuentes, Carlos Garcia,

Maria-Luisa Fabula Garlow, Dennis Harrington, Mario & Petra Laguatan, Carolina Lammatao,

Rosario Lapuz, Jimmy Lim, Jane Mancina, Amerina Mendoza, Elfrida Mendoza, Marisol Meneses,

Jose-Edson Naval, Christopher Nepomuceno, Robert Neri, Louis Neubecker, Adelia I. Rasco, Romeo Silvestre, Dante Tayag, Armando Uy,

Conrado Uy, Jr., Ricardo Uy, Rolando Uy, Javier Vasquez, Kanga Yap

Pleasehelpustokeepourprayerlistcurrent.WewillkeepallrequestsonourprayerlistforONEMONTHunless

notifiedtokeepthemonlonger. PPrraayy ffoorr tthhee DDeecceeaasseedd

OOrreemmooss ppoorr llooss DDiiffuunnttooss:All Souls in Purgatory

And for those who have died by violence this past week.

Monday Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66

Tuesday 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79

Wednesday

Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12;Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]

Thursday Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22

Friday 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8

Saturday 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18

Sunday Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-5; Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23

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Our Mission Statement: We the people of the Church of the Epiphany strive to be a peaceful and welcoming parish. We strive to be mutually supportive of diverse communities. We strive to show compassion without distinction of age, gender, race or culture. Epiphany seeks to be a caring and loving community ever growing in faith formation.

REGISTERING TO OUR PARISH: https://epiphanysf.com/register-as-new-parishioner or visit the parish office

SacramentofBaptismRegistered parishioners are invited to have their children baptized at Church of the Epiphany. Parents and Godparents must participate in our Baptismal Preparation program.

SacramentofMatrimonyTo be married at Church of the Epiphany either the bride or groom must be Roman Catholic. 1. You qualify as an “in parish” couple if you live within the parish boundaries or, have been registered and active for six months; or if you’re an alumni of School of the Epiphany. 2. If you do not meet one of the qualifications above, then you are considered an “outside of the parish” couple. Contact the parish office at least six months prior to the date of your proposed wedding to participate in our marriage preparation program.

AnointingoftheSickThis sacrament is for the elderly, the seriously ill, or those scheduled for surgery. Call the parish office when a family member is admitted to a hospital or nursing facility.

O COME LET USADOREHIM

OUR SUNDAY VISITOR, INC. 909

Dear Parishioners,

Are you ready for Christmas? It’s a question we often asked. But I ask: how can we as Catholic really

be ready for Christmas? How can we keep the season of holiness in our hearts as we “wait in joyful

hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ”?

First. I invite you to take some extra time in prayer. Even if it is just a few extra minutes a day, take

time to reflect on the Nativity of our Lord, God’s gift to us as a promise of salvation. I encourage you

also to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation, which brings with it grace and peace. And Finally, I

urge us all to share our hope with friends and family, inviting them to celebrate Mass with us. In this

way, we can truly be ready for Christmas.

May the Peace of Christ be with you this Christmas, and throughout the year.

In Christ

Rev. Eugene Tungol

Pastor

Parish Novena Masses:Dec. 15

th-23

rd; Masses begin at 7:00pm each evening followed by

fellowship in the cafeteria.

Confession: Tuesday, Dec. 17th

at 10am & 6:00pm

Christmas Mass Schedule 2019:Tuesday, December 24

th: 6:30am & 8:00am

Christmas Eve Vigil Mass Schedule: Children’s Christmas play: 5:15pm,

Children’s Mass 5:30pm, 9:00pm, (11:30pm Caroling), followed by 12:00am, Midnight Mass.

Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25th: 6:30am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am (Spanish)

& 1:00pm NO 5:30pm Mass.

New Year’s Eve Mass Schedule:Tuesday, December 31st

– 6:30am, 8:00am, NO 5:30pm Mass.

New Year’s Day Mass Schedule 2019:HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

Wednesday, January 1st, 2020: 6:30am, 8:00am, 11:00, 5:30pm & 7:30pm(Spanish).

Saturday, January 4th – Feast of the Epiphany Celebration 5:30pm Mass

Followed by a reception in the Cafeteria.

Please note that the Parish office will be closed on the following dates:

Wednesday, December 25th

& Thursday, December 26th

.

Office will re-open on Friday, December 27th

at 8:30am.

Wednesday, January 1st

& Thursday, January 2nd

.

Office will re-open on Friday, January 3rd

at 8:30am.