PARISH OFFICE: 10738 Hayvenhurst Ave. Granada Hills, CA. 91344

SCHOOL OFFICE 16535 Chatsworth St. Granada Hills, CA 91344

Eucharistic Celebrations (Mass)

SATURDAY: 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., and 12 Noon DAILY: 7:00 a.m. (Rosary & Chaplet of Divine Mercy) HOLY DAYS: Please check bulletin WEDNESDAY: 5:30 p.m. Miraculous Medal Novena & Rosary

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY: 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. SATURDAY: 4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.

Baptisms: For infant Baptism, contact the Parish Office at least two months in advance. Baptism for ages 7 and above, contact the School of Religious Education Office.

A Godparent must be a practicing and confirmed Catholic and, if married, married in the Catholic Church.

Marriages: Visit the Parish Office on Mondays 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Fridays 9:30a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or call for an appointment. At least six months advance notice is required.

Sacrament of the Sick: If you or a family member are in need of the Sacrament of the Sick, please contact the church office at 818 363-2535. Please do not wait until the last moments of life to call.

Information on the Priesthood, Diaconate or Religious Life: Contact Fr. Stephen Davoren 213 637-7755 or frsdavoren@la-archdiocese.org

Rev. Ramon Valera…………..………………………...Pastor Rev. Monsignor Robert Milbauer……………Pastor Emeritus Rev. Tovia Lui …………………………….Associate Pastor Deacon Sam Frias …………………….....….………..Deacon Deacon Dan Revetto…………………….……………Deacon Parish Office: 818 363-2535 Fax: 818 360-7407 St. John Baptist de la Salle Parish Website: sjbdls.com Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Parish Business Manager: Mrs. Janie Choate 363-2535 Religious Education Director: Mrs. Sandy Cole 368-1514

School Principal: Mrs. Patricia Melch 363-2270 School Office: 818 363-2270 Fax: 818 832-8950 St. John Baptist de la Salle School Website: sjbdls.org

December 1, 2019 First Sunday Of Advent

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE

16555 Chatsworth Street, Granada Hills, CA. 91344

M S We, the Parish Community of

Saint John Baptist de la Salle recognize that we are chosen by

Christ and have as our mission to bring forth the fruits of the True Vine in

response to the needs of our Parish Community through the

recognition of active Parish Organizations and the cultivation of

persons and groups not yet sharing in the mystery of the True Vine, Jesus Christ. "I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him

will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing."

--John 15:5

Watch Sunday 9:00am Mass Live Stream at: tinyurl.com/SJBDLSMASS

Presider Schedule December 7th & December 8th

Saturday 5:00 p.m. Fr. Ramon Sunday 7:30 a.m. Fr. Tovia Sunday 9:00 a.m. Fr. Ramon Sunday 10:30 a.m. Fr. Kirsch Sunday 12:00 Noon Msgr. Milbauer

This schedule is subject to change.

First Sunday Of Advent December 1, 2019

“You . . . must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.”

— Matthew 24:44

“Pregnant” waiting

Ask any expectant mother if she wants her baby to come early and she will say no, she does not. As bad-ly as her back hurts, as long as it has been since she has seen her toes, she is willing to wait because the baby is not yet ready. The eyelashes are ready, but not the fingernails. The kidneys are ready, but not the lungs. Those wing-shaped sacks are still prepar-ing to make the leap from fluid to air. There is still more time to do in the dusky womb, where the baby is growing like a seed in the dark.

The child’s parents may never be ready, especially if this is their first. They want this, they are terrified of this. They planned for this; they can’t imagine how this happened. Meanwhile, they have a few baby-less weeks to go, which they can put to good use. They can make sure the nursery is ready. They can learn to sing some lullabies. They can think about what it means to bring a human being into the world, and what it will take to raise a child up into his or her full humanity. All they cannot do is hold a baby in the light, because the baby is still in the dark.

(Barbara Brown Taylor, from “Redeeming darkness,” The Christian Century, November 29, 2011.)

We celebrate the birth of God’s Christ in the darkest days of the year. But the dawning of the light of Christ enables us not only to not fear the darkness but to find God in the darkness. The season of Advent calls us to such “pregnant waiting”, not passive, disengaged waiting for we don’t know what but waiting that anticipates and makes possible now for what is to come. The experience of waiting enables us to realize what we appreciate, value and cherish, waiting teaches us how to be present and attentive to family and friends, waiting opens our vision and spirits to realize the love of God in our midst.

Putting on the light of Christ

Adult: What will you do during Advent so that oth-ers can see that you have put on the light of Jesus Christ?

Child: What will you do during Advent so that oth-ers can see the light of Jesus in you?

Together in Mission 2019 Our Story is Hope

PARISH GOAL: $ 90,900.00 AMOUNT PAID: $ 77,663.71 AMOUNT OWED: $ 13,236.29

There are envelopes in the Parish Office for those who have not pledged or donated for 2019.

CHRISTMAS 2019 ST. JOHN BAPIST DE LA SALLE

Granada Hills, CA

Dear Parish Family,

Advent and Christmas is a time of joy for Catholics. The Nativity of our Lord is a mystery we could spend our whole lives pondering, but we focus on it especially at this time of year. By coming to us in flesh, Christ brings dignity to our humanity. His life, death, and resurrection bring meaning to our lives and provide for our salvation. In knowing that Christ was born for us, we are filled with great joy.

While we marvel at this outpouring of love and mer-cy from God the Father, we are naturally inclined to consider those who don’t know about His love. Those on the margins. Those who are struggling in mind and body. And so many more who need our prayers.

In a special way, I pray that our parish will share the love and mercy of God with those around us, our families, and our communities.

Rev. Ramon Valera, Pastor Rev. Msgr. Robert Milbauer, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Tovia Lui, Associate Pastor Deacon Sam Frias Deacon Dan Revetto

Shane C. Angus Cynthia M. Molina Torres Family Brumbough Family Rose Antenucci Francis Jacob III Blaza Reyes Myrna Torres Laura Cavallero Ben Borgonia Carmen Flores Eliah Norris Patricia Branagan Leonard Reyes Jacinta Herrera Christine Barnett

Kathryn Catlett Annie Hartt Michael Hartt Joyce Hartman Terry Ryan Julie De La Vega Anna Weiner Rodolfo Quilon Estelita Quilon

Adel Francisco Elvie Co Fr. Leo Travis David Rutherford

Bob Flores Gabriel Mowery

and all those in our Prayer book.

Sunday 7:30 a.m. Juan Tejeda 9:00 a.m. De La Salle Parishioners 10:30 a.m. Lourdes T. Bartolome

12:00 noon Belson Alejandro Doratt

Monday 7:00 a.m. Emmanuel Tamayo

Tuesday 7:00 a.m. Anna Look

Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Felicidad Espiritu 5:30 p.m. Vicente Buenaventura

Thursday 10:00 a.m. Bernie & Mary Leonidas

Friday 7:00 a.m. Fernando Doctor

Saturday 7:30 a.m. Mary Alice McCarthy 5:00 p.m. Wilfrendo Porcalla

Please pray for the sick

In Memoriam

let us pray for all who have died, that they may rejoice with the Risen Lord

Rebecca Gomez

May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Children in sports are at risk for head injuries

Sports are a great way for children to burn off energy, learn about team-work, and stay active and healthy. But some sports come with risks,

including head injuries. Football is an especially high-risk sport for these types of injuries, given the nature of the game. If your child wants to play con-tact sports, make sure he or she does so safely. Pro-vide proper safety equipment that fits. Check hel-mets and protective gear periodically to ensure that all are still working. Talk to coaches and referees about regular safety checks for fields and team equipment as well. For more information about “Sports and Head Injuries,” visit http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx.

De La Salle Friendship Club

Day trip to San Manuel Casino Thursday, December 12th

Bus leaves at 8:00 a.m. Please arrive by 7:30 a.m. and park at the far back on the

Hayvenhurst Ave. side of the Church. Price is $15.00 per person, everyone must be a least 21 years

of age or older, and a Picture ID is required.

For more information please call Laura Spehar at 818-514-6572

The Pastor of St. Lawrence Brindisi, our Sister Parish in Watts, has asked if we can assist them by donating frozen turkeys for Christmas. They will be preparing 300-500 food baskets for

the holidays. If you wish to donate a turkey, you may bring it to the Parish Office during regular busi-ness hours before December 15th.

We are open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. And Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Thank you for your generosity

Is someone you love destroying your family harmony because of a

Drug or Alcohol Addiction ? FAMILIES ANONYMOUS

is your answer! Join our fellowship on Thursday at 1:00 PM at

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Northridge (In the Moran Center Room #4)

For more information call (818) 892-5319

St. John Baptist de la Salle

November 3, 2019 Collection $ 22,549.00 Average weekly expenses $ 20,605.00 Shortage $ +1,944.00

November 10, 2019 Collection $ 17,834.00 Average weekly expenses $ 20,623.00 Shortage $ -2,789.00

Thank you for your generosity

D L S C S S F

24 Days Until Christmas

We carry scrip (gift cards) for many stores, including Macy's, J.C. Penny's,

and Target. We also carry scrip for specialty stores including Bath and Body, Bed, Bath, and Beyond, Starbucks, and Sees Candy. For your dining needs we have scrip for many restaurants including Red Lobster, Yard House, Chipotle, Chili's, Macaroni Grill, Olive Garden, Outback, Black Angus, Panera Bread, and Denny's. We have fast food restaurants: Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Subway, El Pollo Loco, Jack in the Box, Arby’s, Del Taco, Burger King, Wen-dy's, and Carl's Jr. You can also purchase scrip for Exxon-Mobil, Shell, Arco, Vons, Albertsons, Smart and Final, and Walmart/Sam’s.

Available in the Parish Office

Thank you for supporting the Scrip Ministry.

Christmas Schedule – 2019

Confessions

Saturday, December 21nd 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.

Monday, December 23st 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Masses

Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 24th 5:00 p.m. Family Mass

And 10:00 p.m. Vigil Mass

(In place of Midnight Mass)

Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25th

8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon

New Year’s Day Wednesday, January 1, 2020

7:00 a.m. Mass (not a Holy Day of Obligation)

Usher Ministry News

2019 Usher of the Year and Special Recognition

Congratulations to Conlette Elishaw

9:00 a.m. Usher, on being named Usher of the Year for 2019

Conlette is always one of the first to sign up for any special or holyday Mass. She is conscientious and goes about the business of her ministry in a calm, sweet way. Conlette is truly a dear soul who is the epitome of faithful service to our parish. Her name will now be inscribed on the Louie Lewison Memo-rial Award located in the vestibule of the Church. The award will be presented to Conlette by Fr. Ra-mon at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 8. And Michael Devine will be presented with a spe-cial certificate at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, De-cember 8 in recognition of 50 years of faithful ser-vice to our parish. Mike received the 2015 Usher of the Year Award and now we recognize half a centu-ry of his service as an Usher.

2019 Service Anniversaries in Usher Ministry

50 years Mike Devine (9:00 Mass)

20 years Tom Harrod (7:30 Mass) Dean Morales (7:30 Mass)

15 years Anne Feehan (7:30 Mass) Conlette Elishaw (9:00 Mass)

PARISH MINISTRY NEWS

D L S S B F

Looking for a wonderful gift for a child, teen, or, grandchildren, then come browse the De La Salle School Holiday Book Fair. Each year the Scholastic book company brings entertainment and educational books to the Christmas Boutique.

The Book Fair and the Boutique both run from

Friday, December 6th , 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, December7th, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 8th, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Come and do some Christmas shopping and support our parish school.

School News

It’s just around the corner….St. John Baptist

De La Salle ANNUAL HOLIDAY

BOUTIQUE Friday, December 6th

10:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, December 7th

10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 8th

8:30 a.m. to 2:00

40 Plus vendors, Handmade Gifts Jewelry, Holiday Decorations, Snack Bar

SJBDLS LECTORS! Mark Your Calendars

Called to this Wonderful Ministry? Contact Patrick TODAY! at:

phutchings@mac.com

Training for Veteran and New Lectors will be held after the 12 noon mass TODAY, Sunday 12/01

and Sunday 12/15

From 1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Church All Veteran lectors must attend ONE Sunday session.

Here at St. John Baptist De Salle we strive to be a safe environment for our children. For this reason, please make sure that all children are accompanied by an adult when going to the rest room.

It is for their safety and protection.

HOPEFUL EXPECTATION

Our liturgical year begins with the season of Advent a time of hopeful expectation of the coming of the Lord. On the First Sunday of Advent we look for-ward to the end of time when we will awaken to the dawn of Christ’s new day.

Today we hear Isaiah speak of a day when God’s power will have brought universal peace and God’s Word will have instructed all people, radiating God’s “light” (teachings) into all of human society. Only when humanity walks “in the light of the L ” (Isaiah 2:5), when all people desire to be in-structed “in [God’s] ways” (Isaiah 2:3), will the world be set aright and our deepest longings ful-filled. The reading from Romans calls us to “awake from sleep” for this final “day is at hand” (Romans 13:11, 12). Together this Sunday’s scriptures pro-claim our Christian faith that Jesus is the One who will finally come to fulfill God’s plan of salvation.

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PARENTING POINTERS

December 6th is St. Nick's Day when children often find a trinket in their shoe...but some don't. Help your child go beyond trinkets and contemplate, "A spirit of wisdom and of understanding." (Is11:2) Discuss who is a wise person that each of you know (other than each other). Why?

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

Your love as husband and wife is a gift to one another as well as a gift from God. Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend to receive the

tools needed to make the most of this precious gift. Deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending the next WWME weekend February 28th - March 1st, in Antelope Valley.

Early registration is highly recommended.

For more information contact Ed and Jo Lara at 818-848-6729 or go online at www.twocanlove.org

We help make good marriages better.

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Tax Deductible, cash sponsorships of our Festival are a great way to support our

Catholic Community! Thank you!