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4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT / 4° DOMINGO DE ADVIENTODECEMBER 20, 2015 / 20 DE DICIEMBRE, 2015

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic ChurchRevealing the Light of Christ

2 welcome to our lady of fatima parish DECEMBER 20, 2015 / 2O DE DICIEMBRE, 2015

PARISH INFORMATION AND CALENDAR/ CALENDARIO PARROQUIALDECEMBER 20-27, 2015Our parish calendar is online! Please visit www.olfchurch.net/ calendar.html for the most up-to-date information on events and activities in our parish.¡Nuestro calendario de la parroquia esta en línea! Por favor visite www.olfchurch.net/calendar.html para la información más actualizada sobre ventos y actividades en nuestra parroquia.

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 20/REFLEXIÓN DE LA CORRESPONSABILIDAD PARA LA SEMANA DEL 20 DE DICIEMBRE

“Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” With those words from St. Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, to our Blessed Mother Mary our Gospel on this Fourth and final Sunday of Advent closes. It is appropriate that we are reminded of Mary’s stewardship just a few days before

she gives birth to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

In the U.S. Bishops Pastoral Letter on stewardship, Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response, The Bishops remind us that Mary is the epitome of steward-ship: “After Jesus, it is the Blessed Virgin Mary who by her example most perfectly teaches the meaning of discipleship and stewardship in their fullest sense…she was called and gifted by God; she responded generously, creatively, and prudently; she understood her divinely assigned role in terms of service and fidelity.”

As we complete our preparations for the coming of the Lord at Christmas, we need to consider Mary’s total trust in God and her willingness to place her entire life at His service, and ours. If we can even be a fraction of the steward she was, we will be ready for Christ’s coming and better prepared to be disciples and good stewards. In the midst of our joy and celebration at this holy time, we, too, must bear in mind that we are called and chosen.

FOR A LONGER REFLECTION OR MORE INFO ON STEW-ARDSHIP: HTTP://WWW.THECATHOLICSTEWARD.COM/“Bienaventurados los que creen que lo que te fue anunciado de parte del Señor se cumplirá”. Con esas palabras de Santa Isabel, la madre de Juan el Bautista, a nuestra Santísima Madre María nuestro Evangelio en este cuarto y último domingo de Adviento cierra. Es conveniente que se nos recuerda de la corresponsabilidad de María sólo unos pocos días antes de que ella da a luz a nuestro Señor y Salvador Jesucristo.

En la Carta Pastoral de los Obispos de Estados unidos sobre la Correspon-sabilidad, Corresponsabilidad: Respuesta de los Discípulos, los obispos nos recuerdan que María es el epítome de la corresponsabilidad: “Después de Jesús, es la Santísima Virgen María, que con su ejemplo nos enseña más perfectamente el significado del discipulado y corresponsabilidad en su sentido más pleno ... ella fue llamada y bendecida por Dios; ella respondió generosamente, creativa y con prudencia; ella entendía su papel divina-mente asignado en términos de servicio y fidelidad “.

Mientras completamos nuestra preparación para la venida del Señor en la Navidad, tenemos que considerar total confianza de María en Dios y su voluntad de poner toda su vida a su servicio, y la nuestra. Si pudiéramos ser una fracción de lo corresponsable que era ella, vamos a estar listos para la venida de Cristo y mejor preparados para ser discípulos y buenos administradores. En medio de nuestra alegría y celebración en este tiempo santo, nosotros también debemos tener en cuenta que estamos llamados y elegidos. Para una reflexión más larga o más información sobre la corres-posabildiad: http://www.thecatholicsteward.com/

PARISH OFFICE 949-492-4101

CLERGYFr. Jim Ries, Pastor jries@olfchurch.net / ext. 111

Fr. Salvador Landa slanda@olfchurch.net / ext. 102

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Robin Margraf, M.A., M.S.Pastoral Associatermargraf@olfchurch.net / ext. 113

Lourdes (Lulu) RojasOffice Managerlrojas@olfchurch.net / ext. 101

Rosa RamaDirector, Faith FormationChildren & Adultsrrama@olfchurch.net / ext. 104

Aida LopezMaintenance, Spanish Music Coordinatorext. 101

Phil ArkfeldDirector, Music & Liturgyparkfeld@olfchurch.net / ext. 116

Maria JuulAccounting AssistantContributions & Online Givingmjuul@olfchurch.net / ext. 119

Cate GirskisConfirmation Coordinator – Youthcgirskis@olfchurch.net / ext. 117

Traylynn (Tray) JonesBookkeepertjones@olfchurch.net / ext. 115

Erin RussellYouth Ministry Coordinatorerussell@olfchurch.net / ext. 118

PARISH SCHOOLJoanne Williams, MA Ed, Principal

jwilliams@olfschool.net949-492-7320

MASS SCHEDULESaturday: 8:30 am, 5:30 pmSunday: 7, 9, 11 am, 1 pm(Sp), 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm (SP)Daily Mass: M-F 8:30 am, Tues. 6:30 pm (Sp)Reconciliation: Thursday 7-8pm, Saturday 4-5pm

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:M-F 9am-9pm1st Sat. only 8:30am-5:30pm

PARISH OFFICE HOURSM-F 9am-12pm; 1-6pmPhone 949-492-4101

4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT / 4° DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO 3

It’s interesting how we create this mystique around Christmas Day. Having moved to California 38 years ago I have not seen many White Christmases. I love listening to the songs, White Christmas, Winter Wonderland, Jingle Bells and remember the snow from my childhood. Snow seemed to be part of Christ-mas for me. If you think about it, snow is only in the Northern Hemisphere at this time, and that’s hit and miss. In fact it rarely snows in Jerusalem. It causes me to think about others celebrating Christmas around the world. Snow “glistening in the lane” is not essential for them, but rather the birth of Jesus. When the Son of God humbled Himself by taking on the form of a human it was to show us a new way to live and has nothing to do with weather patterns. It was to help us come closer to his Father and conversion of our hearts. Let us live a little more like Jesus every day.

Thursday Night Confessions; 7pm January 7 & 14 (at Church)

God bless you all!

Fr. Jim

Es interesante ver cómo creamos esta mística en torno al Día de Navidad. A pesar de haberme movido a California hace 38 años no he visto muchas Blancas Navidades. Me encanta escuchar las canciones, Blanca Navidad, Invierno en el País de las Maravillas, Cascabeles y recordar la nieve de mi infancia. La nieve parecía ser parte de la Navidad para mí. Si se piensa en ello, la nieve está sólo en el hemisferio norte en este momento, y eso es impredecible. De hecho, rara vez nieva en Jerusalén. Me hace pensar en los demás celebrando la Navidad en todo el mundo. Nieve “reluciente en el carril” no es esencial para ellos, sino más bien el nacimiento de Jesús. Cuando el Hijo de Dios se humilló a sí mismo, tomando la forma de un ser humano que era para mostrarnos una nueva manera de vivir y no tiene nada que ver con los patrones climáticos. Fue para ayudarnos a acercarnos a su Padre y a la conversión de nuestros corazones. Vivamos un poco más como Jesús cada día.

Jueves Noche de Confesiones noche; 7pm el 7 y 14 de enero (en la Iglesia)

Dios los Bendiga a todos!

Padre Jim

MASS INTENTIONS/INTENCIONESSUNDAY 12/207am Misa Pro Popolo9am Tom Butler11am Logan Palumbo +1pm Pedro Castillo

Virginia Castillo5pm Elinor Bottino +7pm Pedraza FamilyMONDAY 12/218:30am Verna Herrero +TUESDAY 12/228:30am Michael Juul

Tom Butler6:30pm Misa Pro Popolo WEDNESDAY 12/238:30am Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Tan +THURSDAY 12/248:30am Pacita Gamboa +4pm (Church) William S. Martin +4pm (McGowan Hall) William S.

Martin +6pm Diaz Family9pm Alejandro Mares FRIDAY 12/259am Dorothy Gibney +11am Luis Villalobos +1pm Aralu MorenoSATURDAY 12/268:30am Guillermo Illoso Emmy Illoso5:30pm Maria GonzalezSUNDAY 12/277am Alejandro Mares9am Misa Pro Popolo11am Laith Altaweel + Joseph Altaweel + 1pm Norma Hernandez 5pm Kathryn Balwin East +7pm Diaz Family

READINGS/LECTURASDAILY READINGS CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.USCCB.ORG/BIBLE/INDEX.CFMSUNDAY 12/20Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45

MONDAY 12/21Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45

TUESDAY 12/221 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56

WEDNESDAY 12/23Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66

THURSDAY 12/242 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79

FRIDAY 12/25Vigil: 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]

SATURDAY 12/26Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22

SUNDAY 12/27Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52

from our pastor, fr. Jim RiesDear Parishioners and Friends of Our Lady of Fatima Queridos parroquianos y amigos de Nuestra Señora de Fátima,

4 welcome to our lady of fatima parish DECEMBER 20, 2015 / 2O DE DICIEMBRE, 2015

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY/ GRACIAS POR SU GENEROSIDADDECEMBER 13, 2015OFFERTORY $18,382.72MAINTENANCE FUND $3,545.00God has given us all we have, let us rejoice and be glad. Please use envelopes or consider giving online. You can call the Parish Office to request envelopes or to learn more about online giving.

Dios nos ha dado todo lo que tenemos, gocemonos y alegremonos. Utilice sobres o considere la posibilidad de donar en línea. Usted puede llamar a la Oficina Parroquial para solicitar sobres o para aprender más sobre las donaciones en línea.

PARISH NEWS, EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

Penance Services / Servicio PenitencialDECEMBER 21, 7PM (BILINGUAL) / OLF CHURCH / 21 DE DICIEMBRE, 7PM (BILINGÜE) / NUESTRA SEÑORA DE FÁTIMADECEMBER 22, 7PM / MISSION BASILICA / W22 DE DICIEMBRE, 7PM / MISSION BASILICA

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Mass Schedule / Horario de Misas de Noche Buena y NavidadCHRISTMAS EVE, DECEMBER 24 / NOCHE BUENA, 24 DE DICIEMBRE8:30am (English daily Mass / Misa diaria en Ingles)

4pm (English in Church / Ingles en la Iglesia)

4pm (English in McGowan Hall / Ingles en el salón)

6pm (English / Ingles)

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Remember a Loved One with a Red Christmas Poinsettia / Recuerden a un ser Querido con una Noche Buena RojaRemember a loved one by donating a red poinsettia that will be used to deco-rate our Church. Please drop off the poinsettias at the Church on December 21, 22 or 23 between 9:30am and noon.

Se les invita a recordar a un ser querido ya fallecido con una noche buena roja. Las noche buenas colectadas serán usadas para la decoración de la Iglesia durante la Navidad. Si desea donar una o más, favor de ponerle el nombre del ser querido debajo de la maceta y traerla a la Iglesia el 21, 22, o 23 de diciembre entre 9:30am y 12pm.

Christmas Office Schedule / Horario Navideño de la OficinaDecember 24 / 24 de diciembre 9am-12pm

December 25 / 25 de diciembre Closed / Cerrada

December 26 / 26 de diciembre Closed / Cerrada

December 27 / 27 de diciembre Closed / Cerrada

December 28 / 28 de diciembre 9am-12pm

December 29 / 29 de diciembre 9am-12pm

December 30 / 30 de diciembre 9am-12pm

December 31 / 31 de diciembre 9am-12pm

January 1 / 1 de enero Closed / Cerrada

January 2 / 2 de enero Closed / Cerrada

January 3 / 3 de enero Closed / Cerrada

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What a special few months for Mary and Elizabeth! Mary and Jesus, Elizabeth and John – they all enjoyed a special closeness then. Like all expectant mothers, surely they wondered how life would unfold for their yet to be born children. Neither could know then how the lives of their sons would intertwine in the years ahead or how their lives would change the world. For a moment in time, they were content to pass the days with ordinary tasks – cooking, cleaning, tending the garden and of course, preparing for the babies. We can imagine days filled with loving companionship, humble service and an abiding trust in God. We too can experience those kinds of days. The ordinary moments of life have a unique way of bringing use closer to God when we turn to the needs of others in simple service.

1. How do the ordinary tasks or chores bring you closer to the people in your life?

2. How do they bring you closer to God?

Take a moment to revisit this Sunday’s readings [Micah 5:1-4; Heb 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45] or view them online at http://usccb.org/bible/readings/122015.cfm

Que meses especiales para María e Isabel! María y Jesús, Isabel y Juan - todos ellos disfrutaron de una especial cercanía. Al igual que todas las mujeres embarazadas, seguramente se preguntaban cómo la vida se desarrollaría para sus hijos aún no nacidos. Tampoco podían saber entonces cómo las vidas de sus hijos se entrelazarian en los próximos años o cómo sus vidas iban a cambiar el mundo. Por un momento en ese tiempo, se contentaban con pasar los días con tareas ordinarias - cocinar, limpiar, cuidar el jardín y por supuesto, la preparación para los bebés. Podemos imaginar días llenos de compañía amorosa, humilde servicio y una confianza permanente en Dios. Nosotros también podemos experi-mentar ese tipo de días. Los momentos ordinarios de la vida tienen una manera única de traer el uso más cerca de Dios cuando nos volvemos a las necesidades de otros en servicio simple.

1. ¿Cómo las tareas ordinarias o quehaceres te acercan más a las perso-nas en tu vida?

2. ¿Cómo te acercan más cerca de Dios?

Tómense un momento para revisar las lecturas de este domingo [Miqueas 5: 1-4; Hebreos 10: 5-10; Lucas 1: 39-45] o ver en línea en http://usccb.org/bible/readings/122015.cfm

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Fatima Café – Tamales Sale / Fátima Café – Venta de Tamales DECEMBER 20, AFTER 9AM, 11AM & 1PM MASSES / 20 DE DICIEMBRE, DESPUÉS DE LAS MISAS DE 9AM, 11AM Y 1PMThe Café is being sponsored by our Spanish language ministry groups. The menu includes a variety of traditional Mexican foods. Proceeds will help fulfill the ministries’ For Christ Forever campaign pledge as well as support activities in the parish.

El Café está patrocinado por nuestros grupos de Ministerio Hispanos. El menú incluye una variedad de alimentos tradicionales Mexicanos. Lo recaudado ayudará a cumplir la promesa de los Ministerios Hispanos a la campaña Para Cristo Siempre, y a las actividades de la parroquia.

Technology in WorshipWe are forming an Audio/Visual Ministry at Our Lady of Fatima. If you have experience with PowerPoint or mixing sound, your skills could greatly en-hance the worship experience of our parishioners. Please contact Phil Arkfeld at 492-4101, x116 or parkfeld@olfchurch.net for more information.

Teen Confirmation NewsWe send blessings of love and peace to all Confirmation Candidates and their families. May the joy of Christmas fill your hearts, as you worship our Lord and Savior.

C1 GATHERING: JANUARY 3, 6PM-7:30PM / MCGOWAN HALLC2 GATHERING: JANUARY 10, 6PM-7PM / SAINT PROJECTS ARE DUE AT THIS GATHERING

C2 Parents: You have a mandatory meeting to attend on January 3, 6pm-7pm in Room E of McGowan Hall or on January 4, 7pm-8pm in classroom 8 of OLF school. The two primary subjects presented will be C2 retreat and status of teens’ requirements. This is a parents only meeting. A Spanish speaking trans-lator will be present both evenings. Please contact Cate Girskis at Cgirskis@olfchurch.net or 492-4101, x117 with any questions.

Confirmation Teens and Parents: Please join us on January 16 at 6:45pm in McGowan Hall as OLF Confirmation hosts speakers from the National Coun-cil on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Orange County (NCADD-OC). The topic of the evening will be “Underage Drinking Prevention.” This free event will qualify as one required Confirmation Activity. Dinner will be served. If you are interested, please RSVP to Cate Girskis at Cgirskis@olfchurch.net / 492-4101, x117 or Erin Russell at erussell@olfchurch.net / 492-4101, x118.

PSA Update & Thank You /Actualización de la Campaña de los Servicios Pastorales Thank you to all those who joined together in helping Our Lady of Fatima reach our PSA goal for 2015! Together we make a difference in our faith com-munity. At the end of the year, you may consider making a stock gift to the PSA. All gifts received through the end of December will count toward our 2015 parish campaign. So far we pledged $201,932 of which $176,674 has been paid. We have received $73,674 as a rebate to go towards our debt reduction. You may also go to www.orangecatholicfoundation.org for stock gift forms or to complete or increase your pledge. Your faithful response in sharing your gifts is truly a blessing to our entire community. God’s Blessings, Fr. Jim

Gracias a todos los que se han unido a apoyar a Nuestra Señora de Fátima en alcanzar la meta para los Servicios Pastorales del 2015! Juntos hacemos la dife-rencia en nuestra comunidad de fe. Todas las donaciones recibidas en el mes de diciembre contarán para la campaña del año 2015. Hasta el momento nos comprometimos con $201,932 de los cuales se han pagado $176,674. Hemos recibido $73,674 como un descuento y se usara para nuestra reducción de la deuda.También puede ir a www.orangecatholicfoundation.org para cumplir o incrementar el total de su promesa. Su respuesta fiel en compartir sus regalos realmente es una bendición a toda nuestra comunidad. Bendiciones, Padre Jim

OLF PARISH SCHOOL NEWSThe school’s administration, faculty, staff and families extend their joyous Christmas wishes to all of our parish families and friends this Christmas season. May the true meaning of Christmas fill your hearts with happiness all year.

Open House - Catholic Schools Week: Communities of Faith, Knowledge, and ServiceJANUARY 31, 10AM - 1PMPlease join us for informational Student Council and School Board Member-led tours of our campus, classrooms, and programs. We will begin with the 9am Mass. The all-school Science Fair projects will be displayed in McGowan Hall along with creative Science Games in the Science Lab. Administrators, teachers and parents will be available to answer questions pertaining to cur-riculum, both spiritual and secular, and showcase our programs..

Save the DateApril 9 OLF Parish and School Auction Gala, Marriott Laguna Cliffs Resort, Dana Point

Nurture. Encourage. Empower. OLF Parish School:offers Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade. If you are considering an excellent Catholic school experience for your child, please contact Kris Windes at kwindes@olfschool.net or 492-7320 to learn more about our implementation of 21st century learning opportunities.The Love of Christ Urges Us On.

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Student TestimonyI like Our Lady of Fatima School because we are taught about God. I like to be able to play football at recess with my friends. I like this school because we use iPads for ST Math and to help us with all of our work. I like this school because it challenges me to get better in different subjects. I also love having Little Buddies. It is fun to do things with our Little Buddies because it’s cool watching them learn from us. That is what I like about our school! - Lincoln

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8 welcome to our lady of fatima parish DECEMBER 20, 2015 / 2O DE DICIEMBRE, 2015

IN OUR DIOCESE

Cornelia Connelly School Financial Aid and Admissions Information NightJANUARY 7, 6PMPlease join us to learn more about the admissions process. The admissions entrance exam will be given on January 23 at 8:30am. Please contact Cornelia Connelly School at 714-776-1717, x 221 or email admissions@connellyhs.org for more information.

WE PRAY FOR ALL THE SICK/OREMOS POR LOS ENFERMOSAlejandro MaresFred SanchezDorothy Van BergenOlga SableJane CoyneRose NickettaChuck ManosJulia PrendergastKate ReevesFred Peltz

Jose LoyaPorfirio XalaCelia GallardoConsuelo LopezAixa SerraldeMaria GonzalezDomingo FloresEric HigginsAngel AlvarezMaria Cubillo

Pedro JimenezPatrick GrevaHolden Zimmerle

Melvin StefesPeter Cook

AND OUR BELOVED DEAD/Y POR NUESTROS QUERIDOS FALLECIDOSPacita GamboaRoy ButlerAna Maria RoblesOmar MuñizVicki MitchellBasilio PerezEsther CaudilloSalem AkroushVerna HerreroAdolfo OjedaLucia GarciaJavier FloresThomas McCray

Peter MarchettaBlanca AmineBarbara BrocknerCorrine McDermottHarley SheltonDaniel TremblayLeonard CruzAmanda AlvarezAndy MedinaPedro Muñizand all victims ofwar and violence.

HOLY YEAR OF MERCY: MERCIFUL LIKE THE FATHERAÑO SANTO DE LA MISERICORDIA: MISERICORDIOSO COMO EL PADREPope Francis has asked us to be more merciful and to incorporate the Corporal and Spiritual Acts of Mercy into our daily lives. During the year we will highlight the different acts and give concrete ideas on how to live them. Please visit www.usccb.org for more ideas.

CORPORAL ACT OF MERCY: TO FEED THE HUNGRY ◆ Having delicious food at Christmas dinner? Donate to a Christmas

food drive so everyone can have something to eat.

◆ Research, identify and contribute financially to organizations that serve the hungry.

◆ The next time you make a recipe that can be easily frozen, make a double batch and donate one to your local food pantry or soup kitchen.

◆ Try not to purchase more food than you are able to eat. If you notice that you end up throwing groceries away each week, purchasing less groceries would eliminate waste and allow you to donate the savings to those in need.

SPIRITUAL ACT OF MERCY: TO CONVERT SINNERS ◆ Do not judge, but be supportive in helping others find their way and

correct their mistakes. Together we can learn to walk more closely with Christ.

◆ In humility we must strive to create a culture that does not accept sin, while realizing that we all fall at times

◆ Don’t judge, but guide others towards the path of salvation (see Mt 7:1-2)

◆ When you correct someone, don’t be arrogant. We are all in need of God’s loving correction.

◆ We should journey together to a deeper understanding of our shared faith

◆ “Remove the wooden beam from your eye first; then you will see clearly to remove the splinter from your brother’s eye” (Mt 7:5)

El Papa Francisco nos ha pedido que seamos más misericordiosos que incorporamos el Acto Corporal y Espiritual de la Misericordia en nuestras vidas diarias. Durante el año vamos a destacar los diferentes actos y dar ideas concretas sobre cómo vivir de ellos. Por favor, visite www.usccb.org para más ideas.

EL CABO OBRAS DE MISERICORDIA

◆ Tener una deliciosa comida de Navidad cena? Donar a una colecta de alimentos de Navidad para que todos puedan tener algo que comer.

◆ La investigación, identificar y contribuir financieramente a orga-nizaciones que sirven a los hambrientos.

◆ La próxima vez que haga una receta que puede ser congelado fácil-mente, hacer un doble lote y donar uno a su despensa de alimentos o la sopa de la cocina local.

◆ Trate de no comprar más alimentos de los que son capaces de comer. Si usted nota que usted termina lanzando comestibles de distancia cada semana, comprando menos comestibles sería eliminar los residuos y le permiten donar los ahorros a los necesitados.

LAS OBRAS DE MISERICORDIA ESPIRITUALES: AMONESTAR AL PECADOR

◆ No juzgar, pero ser de apoyo en ayudar a otros a encontrar su camino y corregir sus errores. Juntos podemos aprender a caminar más de cerca con Cristo.

◆ En la humildad debemos esforzarnos por crear una cultura que no acepta el pecado, mientras que darse cuenta de que todos caemos a veces

◆ No juzgar, sino guiar a los demás hacia el camino de la salvación (ver Mt 7: 1-2)

◆ Al corregir a alguien, no seas arrogante. Todos estamos en necesidad de corrección amorosa de Dios.

◆ Debemos caminar juntos a una comprensión más profunda de nuestra fe compartida

◆ “Retirar la viga de madera de su ojo primero; entonces verás bien para sacar la paja del ojo de tu hermano” (Mt 7: 5)