holy spirit catholic church · in jerusalem, throughout judea and samaria, ... christmas is coming...
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DECEMBER 7, 2014 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH 17270 Ward Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
PHONE: 714-963-1811—FAX: 714-968-1775
Page 2 Thoughts for the Week
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The rugged land shall be made a plain; the rough country, a broad valley (Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11). Psalm — Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation (Psalm 85). Second Reading — Conduct yourselves in holiness, hastening the coming of the day of God (2 Peter 3:8-14). Gospel — I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:1-8).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96: 1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9, 10-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19: Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28
MASS INTENTIONS
Dec. 8 6:30am Mario Baldoni † 9:00am Peter & Paul Nguyen † 6:00pm Regina Simmons † Dec. 9 6:30am Doan Ho Family 9:00am Joseph Nguyen † Dec. 10 6:30am Ginger Grace Hughes & Family John Sassone 9:00am Peggy Chawke † Dec. 11 6:30am George Protzner † 9:00am Ron & Kelley Blanc Dec. 12 6:30am All Souls † Valentino Quiambao † Alice Davis † Rose Amato † Lottie Williams † Homer LeGris † 9:00am Leo Carbone † Dec. 13 9:00am Wilbur Quan † 5:00pm Annabelle Richards † 6:30pm Amanda Mendieta † Dec. 14 7:30am Carmen A. de Vargas & Alfonso Vargas Sr. † 9:00am Joanne Gamet † 10:30am Annabelle Richards † 12:00pm All Souls & Maria Faustine † 5:00pm Pro Populo
(† Rest in Peace)
Dec. 13 Diane Nguyen & Jonathan Lieu Dec. 27 Nina Tran & Paul Chen Jan. 3 Holly Vu & Peter Huynh Ngan Mai & Phuc Lam
Come and Receive The Healing Power of Jesus
Christ, our Risen Lord. “You will receive power when the
Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses
in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8). Mass
with Fr. John Struzzo and Fr. Dan Wilder, Charismatic Priests will be on Wednesday,
December 17 at Holy Spirit Church. Praise and Worship and Adoration at 6:30 p.m., Mass at
7:00 pm. For more information, please contact: Ruth Vinson, 714-585-6814,
e-mail: [email protected] or Pat Rensing, 714-878-3100, email: [email protected].
Sunday, November 16 Offering Gifts from Envelopes $ 12,217.75
Gifts of Cash & Checks $ 9,263.75
Online Giving $ 2,176.00
Total Offertory $ 23,657.50
Total Budgeted $ 25,000.00
Sunday, November 23 Offering Gifts from Envelopes $ 11,833.50
Gifts of Cash & Checks $ 9,057.74
Online Giving $ 1,710.00
Total Offertory $ 22,601.24
Total Budgeted $ 24,000.00
Families PSA Pledges 852
PSA Pledges Amount $ 231,373.00
CHRISTMAS 2014—SCHEDULE OF MASSES CHRISTMAS EVE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24
4:00 PM (English)—Children’s Mass—Church 4:00 PM (English)—Hall 6:00 PM (English)—Church
6:00 PM (English/Spanish)—Hall 8:00 PM (Vietnamese) 11:00 PM (English)
CHRISTMAS DAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25
7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM,12 Noon (all in English) 1:30 PM (Church/Hall) & 3:00 PM (Vietnamese).
GRADE 1ST-8TH Tuesday, December 2 Wednesday, December 3 Saturday, December 13
CONFIRMATION Saturday, December 13
THE LITTLE BLUE BOOK Six minute reflection
SAÙCH NHOÛ BÌA XANH Saùu phuùt suy nieäm Lôøi Chuùa
EL LIBRITO AZUL Seis minutos de reflexioùn Sobre las
“HURRY UP AND WAIT” by Connie Clark
“MARAVILLAS Y MISTERIOS DEL ADVIENTO”
by Janet Schaeffler
“THE MARVELS & MYSTERIES OF ADVENT”
by Janet Schaffler
“LIGHT OF THE WORLD” by Ronald Rolheiser
Located in the back of the church. Suggested Donation $1.
ADVENT SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
FF ADVENT CONFESSION
A new class is starting the first week of January 2015, with Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2015. If you are an adult, have been baptized and received your First Communion, please join this class, be confirmed and become a fully initiated member of the Catholic faith. All Catholics are strongly encouraged to be Confirmed, to receive the strength to practice the Faith. For more information on the class outline and schedule please contact the Religious Faith Formation Office at 714-963-7871 or Richard Radecki at 714-531-8088.
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Haõy doïn ñöôøng Chuùa, haõy söûa ñöôøng Chuùa cho ngay thaúng.
BIBLE VERSE
MARK 1: 1-18
It’s Jesus’ Birthday!
We invite everyone to offer Christmas presents to Jesus for “His Hands Christian Service”. Please bring toiletries items such as: Soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dish detergent, socks, towels,...etc.
Please bring items to the Faith Formation Office before December 20. These items will be sent to be His Hands to distributed to needy families.
THANK YOU! MAY GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY!
Giaùng sinh laø Leã Sinh Nhaät cuûa Chuùa Haøi Ñoàng!
Thaân môøi caùc em hoïc sinh vaø gia ñình taëng quaø cho Chuùa Haøi Ñoàng nôi nhöõng Ngöôøi Voâ Gia Cö. Xin caùc em hy sinh tieàn quaø ñeå mua taëng: xaø boâng, daàu goäi ñaàu, baøn chaûi vaø kem ñaùnh raêng, khaên, gaêng tay,……...etc.
Xin mang ñeán Vaên phoøng Giaùo Lyù khi ñi hoïc Giaùo Lyù hoaëc tröôùc ngaøy 20 thaùng12.
CAÛM ÔN! XIN THIEÂN CHUÙA CHUÙC LAØNH CHO CAÙC EM VAØ GIA ÑÌNH!
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR JESUS
QUAØ CHO CHUÙA HAØI ÑOÀNG
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HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC YOUth FELLOWSHIP • High School CYF Meeting is next Sunday, December 14. • Please pray for our Confirmation I students and team that are on retreat this weekend.
Special thanks to Sr. Cecilia and Fr. Dan for journeying with the students. • Planted for Life potluck reunion, 6:00—9:30 pm , December 14 (includes high
school CYF). Bring your choice of salad, side dish, main dish or dessert enough for 5 to 7 people.
• Confirmation students service opportunities: sign up during class or by contacting the Youth Office to help with the KoC Christmas Dinner, December 13 and to help with His Hands Christmas Baskets.
For more information on these events and other ways to get involved with Youth
Ministry, Contact Catherine Ord at: phone # 714-350-5707; email: [email protected]; or visit the website: www.holyspiritcyf.com.
We would like to alert you of our early bulletin deadlines for the holiday season. We kindly ask that all articles be sent to the Parish Office as follows: • Christmas, Dec. 21 bulletin by Thursday,
Dec. 11. • New Years, Dec. 28 bulletin by Wednes-
day, Dec. 17. • Epiphany, Jan. 4 bulletin by Monday,
Dec. 22.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING You are invited to meet at the church patio and join us as we share the Good News and celebrate this wonderful
season by visiting and caroling at several nursing homes in Fountain Valley, Saturday, December 20, 10:30 AM, and caroling through the neighborhood, Sunday, December 21, 6:00 PM. For more details, please contact the Music Ministry office at (714) 963-1811, Ext. 124.
ADVENT PRAYER GROUP Perhaps you are considering additional prayer time for Advent, here is an ideal opportunity: a home group meeting, every Monday for four weeks during Advent, 7:00—8:30 pm. All are welcome. For ad-ditional information, please contact Richard or Mary at 714-531-8088.
HIS HANDS CHRISTIAN SERVICE
We are very thankful for our parishioners who shared their blessings. Because of your generosity we were able to help 257 families at Thanksgiving. We are also grateful to the Faith Formation students who provided food and the 24 Confirmation students who helped on Saturday Nov. 22. CHRISTMAS BASKETS: We will be out on the patio this weekend after some of the Masses asking you to open your hearts to help our needy neighbors this Christmas. You can share your blessings by: • Donating a turkey or 2 chickens • Adopting a family and providing a basket (a suggested
list will be provided). • Donating cash or a check payable to His Hands.
Monday, Dec. 8: Luncheon for the Poor at Southwest Center in Santa Ana. Please bring your donations to the Mission by 10:30 am Monday, Dec. 8: Board Meeting at 11:00 am Tuesday, Dec. 9: Visitation to Seaside Terrace to visit with retirees from 1:00—3:00 pm.
Mission Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 9:00-11:00 am; Friday: Closed—Phone: (714) 968-2111.
Our Parish Community wishes to extend our sympathy to the family
and friends of all the faithful departed. May they rest in peace.
DUE TO THE PARISH CONCERT, THERE WILL NOT BE A 7:00 PM VIETNAMESE
MASS ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOLY SPIRIT COUNCIL 9667
Dec. 8: Singing Knights Practice, 7:00 pm Dec. 9: Ladies Christmas Dinner, 7:00 pm Knights Business Meeting, 7:30 pm Dec. 10: Bocce, 4:00 pm Dec. 11: 4th Degree Meeting, 6:00 pm Dec. 13: Knights Christmas Dinner, 6:00 pm Dec. 14: Fairview, 9:30 am
Thinking of joining the K of C? Call: Carlos Cisneros, GK,
714-310-1011 or [email protected].
Christmas is coming and the Knights of Columbus will be selling CHRISTMAS CARDS after some of the Masses. KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS and send only religious cards to remind your friends and relatives of the true meaning of Christmas.
The Vocations Awareness Committee of Holy Spirit Church is pleased to present the 20th Annual Vocations Banquet with a catered buffet dinner, music and entertainment, on January 24, 2015. Social hour at 6:00 pm and dinner at 7:00 pm in Doyle Hall. To date the Vocations Awareness Committee has raised over $330,000 for seminarians and religious. The main speaker this year will be Bishop Kevin Vann. Tickets purchased in advance: $30/per person or $35/person at the door. Tickets are limited and are expected to sell out quickly, please reserve them NOW!! For more information, contact Dominic Migliorini at 714-345-1605 or [email protected]; Phil Nisco at: [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you at the Banquet.
PENANCE LITURGIES & CONFESSIONS
(Includes Individual Confessions) Monday, December 15
7:00 PM—Penance Service (Vietnamese) Tuesday, December 16
7:00 PM Penance Service (English) NOTE: There will be confessions every Monday
before the 9:00 AM Mass (8:00—8:30 AM)
during Advent.
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Monday, Dec. 8, “A Holy Day of Obligation” Mass times are: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM—English 4:30 PM—Spanish 12 Noon and 7:30 PM—Vietnamese
4:30 PM Immaculate Conception Mass in Spanish—Our Spanish Community invites you to join us as we celebrate this Solemnity in Spanish on Monday, Dec. 8 at 4:30 PM. We also invite you to our weekly Spanish Mass on Saturdays at 6:30 PM. If you are interested in being involved in one of our Spanish ministries, please contact (714) 963-1811, Ext. 27. Muchas Gracias!
The Legion of Mary wholeheartedly invites all parishioners and visitors to join them in a Rosary procession to honor our Blessed Mother’s Immaculate Conception on December 8, 2014 immediately following the 9:00 am Mass. Please come and be a part of this celebration for our Most Holy Lady.
ANUNCIOS IMPORTANTES VERSÍCULO BIBLICO – “Preparen el camino del Señor, enderecen sus senderos”. Marcos 1, 1-8 ORANCIÓN DE ADVIENTO Dios, guíanos hacia el crecimiento. Permite que al dar la media vuelta te revelen para mí nuevas formas más profundas de crecimiento.
Adviento: Un Tiempo de Reflexión - martes, 16 de diciembre, 10:00 AM a 12:00PM, Salón parroquial # 5 de Holy Spirit Para más información llame a Elena Chávez: 714-369-2527
La Oficina de Ministerios Hispanos de Holy Spirit (714) 963-1811 y marcar la extensión 127. Favor de dejar un mensaje con su nombre, número de teléfono, pregunta o motivo de su llamada. Las Damas de los Caballeros de Colón – Les invitan el domingo, 7 de diciembre, de las 8:00 a.m. a las 3:00 p.m. a su Boutique Navideño. Traigan a sus niños a ver a Santa Claus y tendrán la oportunidad de hacer algunas de sus compras navideñas. Podrán participar en varias rifas que beneficiarán a varios de los ministerios que hacen obras de caridad. Misa de la Inmaculada Concepción de María – La Misa en español será el lunes, 8 de diciembre a las 4:30 p.m. en la iglesia. La Novena de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe comienza el 3 de diciembre, 2014. Consulte el boletín para obtener el horario y salones para reunirse. ¡Aparten la fecha! – Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, viernes, 12 de diciembre Mañanitas a las 4:30 am. Misa a las 5:00 am, acompañada con Mariachi. Recepción y Rifas en Doyle Hall después de la Misa. Acompáñenos el día 12 de diciembre al “Concierto Navideño Parroquial” “Come Let Us Adore Him” a las 7:30 PM en la Iglesia. Presentación del Ministerio de Música.
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Mark your Calendars! Please note Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Novena Schedule: Favor de anotar el horario de la Novena de Nuestra Sra. De Guadalupe: Novena Adoration for Our Lady of Guadalupe
Date Day Time Room
12/8/14 Monday 7PM Classroom 2
12/9/14 Tuesday 7PM PC 7
12/10/14 Wednesday 7PM Classroom 2
12/11/14 Thursday 7PM Doyle Hall
Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Feast Day Celebration is Friday, December 12. You are cordially invited to join us beginning with the Mañanitas, 4:30 AM in Doyle Hall, followed by our traditional Mariachi Mass, 5:00 AM in the Church. A reception to follow with raffles in Doyle Hall. Dress warmly! La Celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe es el viernes, 12 de diciembre. Los invitamos para que nos acompáñennos empezando con las Mañanitas a las 4:30 AM en Doyle Hall. La Misa tradicional con mariachis empezará a las 5:00 AM en la iglesia. Los invitamos a la Celebración y a la recepción en Doyle Hall donde se hará la rifa. ¡Vengan y celebren con nosotros!
Nico Kap Jackie Kap
Theresa Keehfuss Gary Kirk
Mary Killeen Phil Lam
Joe Lopez Regina McPoyle
Tony Nekornanec Richard Newhouse II
Parker Nguyen Albert Onopa Sandy Patton
Jean Pedersen Victor Rangel Rosie Reeves
Michaelene Rehak Ruth Rivet
Cozy Schaffer Marcia Slack Joe St. Martin Don Sterling
Elizabeth West
Nancy Ahlswede Barbara Arnold Carol Baker Baby Bentley Debbie Birdwell Crystal Bracey Lydia Branley Luz Buscos Guy Carrozzo Barbara Collins Ines Collison Natalie Collison Mike Daguio Lorinda Desmond Robert Espinoza Dean Del Favero Frank Figueroa Eleanor Fujimoto Michael Giap Mayme Gonzales Sandy Hendreicks McKenzie Hopkins Ashley Hubble
News from the Ladies of Our Lady of Guadalupe Society! Our Lady of Guadalupe Society is selling opportunity tickets; only $1 each. First prize - $200.00; Second Prize - $100.00; Third and Fourth Prizes - $50.00 each; plus many other prizes. Thank you in advance for your support! The drawings will be held in Doyle Hall at the reception for Our Lady of Guadalupe, December 12! ÍMUCHAS GRACIAS! Las damas de La Sociedad de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe!