The Season of Advent A pastoral letter by St Charles Borromeo

Beloved, now is the acceptable time spo-ken of by the Spirit, the day of salvation, peace and reconciliation: the great season of Advent. This is the time eagerly awaited by the patri-archs and prophets, the time that holy Simeon rejoiced at last to see. This is the season that the Church has always celebrated with special solemnity. We too should always observe it with faith and love, offering praise and thanksgiving to the Father for the mercy and love he has shown us in this mystery. In his infinite love for us, though we were sinners, he sent his only Son to free us from the tyranny of Satan, to summon us to heaven, to welcome us into its innermost recesses, to show us truth itself, to train us in right conduct, to plant within us the seeds of virtue, to enrich us with the treasures of his grace, and to make us children of God and heirs of eternal life.

Each year, as the Church recalls this mystery, she urges us to renew the memory of the great love God has shown us. This holy sea-son teaches us that Christ’s coming was not only for the benefit of his contemporaries; his power has still to be communicated to us all. We shall share his power, if, through holy faith and the sacraments, we willingly accept the grace Christ earned for us, and live by that grace and in obedience to Christ.

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December 8, 2013, Second Sunday of Advent

St. Edward Catholic Church

Phone and Fax Rectory (510) 797-0241 Fax (510) 797-4557 Faith Formation/CCD (510)797-5588 Music Office (510) 797-5035 St. Edward School (510) 793-7242 Dominican Sisters (510) 793-9447 Saint Vincent De Paul Helpline (510) 494-9319 Parish Hall Available for Rent (510) 797-0241

Email parishoffice@stedwardcatholic.org faithformation@stedwardcatholic.org spdorlaque@stedwardcatholic.org (music office)

On the Web http://stedwardcatholic.com http://www.fatherkeyes.com/

St. Edward Catholic Church 5788 Thornton Ave. Newark, CA 94560

(510) 797-0241

Clergy Rev. Jeffrey R. Keyes, C.PP.S., Pastor Rev. James Franck, C.PP.S., Parochial Vicar Rev. Jaya Babu Nuthulapati, C.PP.S., Parochial Vicar

Parish School Gregory Fonzeno, Elementary School Principal Kathy McCall, School Secretary

Parish Staff Irma Ramirez, Administrative Secretary Sister Mary Mark Schoenstein, OP, Pastoral Associate Maria Lopes, Bookkeeper and Treasurer Cruz Calvillo, Buildings and Grounds Sam Dorlaque, Music Ministry

Faith Formation Rev. Jeffrey R. Keyes, C.PP.S., Adult Formation/RCIA Donalyn Deeds, Elementary Faith Formation Michele Javier Poma, Confirmation Ana Katsanes, Secretary Ann Marie Carbonell, Youth Ministry

Finance Committee Tom DuBeck - Chairperson

Deacons Deacon Rolito Roque Deacon Roger Wedl Deacon Ernie Perez (Retired)

Rectory Office Hours Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Schedule for Holy Mass Horario de la Santa Misa

Confessions Confesiones

Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. Monday at 7:30 p.m.

First Friday at 4:30 p.m.

Confesión En Español Jueves 8:30 am

Primer y tercer Lunes, 7:30 pm Primer Viernes del Mes, 4:30 pm

Holy Baptism Sagrado Bautismo

Must be registered in St. Edward Parish three months prior to baptism.

Deben registrarse en la parroquia tres meses antes del bautismo.

Holy Matrimony Sagrado Matrimonio

The Diocese requires six months preparation prior to marriage. Please contact a priest to schedule

an appointment. La Diócesis pide que se prepare con seis meses de

anticipación. Por favor, haga cita con un sacerdote.

Funerals Funerales

The priest would like to meet with the family prior

to the funeral service. El sacerdote le gustaria reunirse

con la familia antes del servicio funebre.

5:00 pm

7:00 pm

7:15 am 8:30 am

10:00 am 11:30 am

12:45pm 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 6:45 am 9:00 am

9:00 am

Saturday En Español

Sunday

Missa Cantata

Mass in Portuguese

Weekdays

Saturday

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Liturgy of Hours Monday-Friday

Morning Prayer 6:15am Evening Prayer 4:30pm

Saturday Morning Prayer 8:15am Evening Prayer 4:15pm

Sunday Morning Prayer 6:15am Evening Prayer 5:15pm

Holy Mass Extraordinary Form

Thursdays 5:30pm

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Parish Support Weekly Need $17,167 Sunday, Dec. 1 $12,394 Capital Improvements $ 4,102 Thanksgiving $ 3,351

Mass Intentions for the Week Dec. 9-15, 2013

Monday, December 9, The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:45 a.m. Angel Timmetio Diaz Rivera †

9:00 a.m. Maria Bellofiore †

Tuesday, December 10, Advent Weekday 6:45 a.m. Lolita Placheta (Birthday)

9:00 a.m. Manuel Adame & Family (Sp.Int.)

Wednesday, December 11, Advent Weekday 6:45 a.m. Sr. Mary Mark (Birthday) 9:00 a.m. Marina & Lucio Vargas †

Thursday, December 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe 5:00 a.m. Willy Mesones (Sp. Int.) (Sp-Mass) 6:45 a.m. Peter H. Nguyen (Sp.Int.) 9:00 a.m. Jessamyn Fathi (Birthday) 5:30 a.m. Concepcion & Geronimo Martinez † 7:00 p.m. Hispanic Community (Sp. Int.) (Sp-Mass)

Friday, December 13, Saint Lucy 6:45 a.m. Trinidad Soriano † 9:00 a.m. Victoriano Abelgas †

Saturday, December 14, Saint John of the Cross 9:00 a.m. Renato Macaisa † 5:00 p.m. Luis & Maria Cardoso † 7:00 p.m. William Q. Nicholson †

Sunday, December 15, Third Sunday of Advent 7:15 a.m. Sister Mary Mark (Birthday) 8:30 a.m. Joe & Mary Silva † 10:00 a.m. Sister Mary Mark (Birthday) 11:30 a.m. Juanito & Gerondina Basa † 12:45 p.m. Parishioners 6:00 p.m. Jomari Halog † 8:00 p.m. Anthony Barros †

Second Collections Dec. 8 Religious Retirement Dec. 15 Deficit Reduction

Thank you for your support!

This Weekend’s Second Collection Retirement Fund for Religious

Support elderly religious. A parishioner writes, “As a Catholic school student from grades K-12, I was formed to be the person I am by many religious brothers and sisters, and I am forever grateful.” Show your thanks for the senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who made a positive difference in so many lives. Please give generously to this collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious. To learn more, visit www.retiredreligious.org.

Diocesan Simbang Gabi Gathering at the Cathedral

Wednesday, December 11, 7:00 pm Mass, 8:00 pm reception. The Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121 Harrison St., Oakland. Sim-bang Gabi, the Filipino tradition of a novena of Masses preceding Christmas Eve, is ob-served December 16-24 in many individual

parishes. The Cathedral of Christ the Light will host a kick-off Simbang Gabi gathering of all the parishes in the diocese on Wednesday, December 11, at 7:00 pm, with a reception following. For information please call, Father Ray Sacca at 510-496-7602.

The Church asks us to understand that Christ, who came once in the flesh, is prepared to come again. When we remove all obstacles to his presence he will come, at any hour and moment, to dwell spiritually in our hearts, bring-ing with him the riches of his grace.

In her concern for our salvation, our lov-ing mother the Church uses this holy season to teach us through hymns, canticles and other forms of expression, of voice or ritual, used by the Holy Spirit. She shows us how grateful we should be for so great a blessing, and how to gain its benefit: our hearts should be as much prepared for the coming of Christ as if he were still to come into this world. The same lesson is given us for our imitation by the words and ex-ample of the holy men of the Old Testament.

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Thank You! The PODS (sheds) used to store the Christmas Gifts for our needy children were donated by the “Door to Door” Storage Co. in Hayward. A special thank you to them and Mr. Tim Silva.

Attention!!! Next weekend is a “Do This in Memory” weekend. Our First Communion Families will be celebrating Mass with us at the 5 pm, 7 pm and 8:30 am Masses.

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Live the Word of God!

Today’s Readings First Reading — He shall bring justice for the afflicted; the earth shall overflow with the knowledge of the LORD (Isaiah 11:1-10). Psalm — Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever (Psalm 72). Second Reading — Glorify God by living in harmony with one another, welcoming each other as Christ welcomed you (Romans 15:4-9). Gospel — Produce good fruit worthy of your baptism; repent, for the reign of God is near (Matthew 3:1-12).

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: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10; Ps 146:6-10; Jas 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11

Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Second Sunday of Advent Monday: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday: International Human Rights Day Wednesday: St. Damasus I Thursday: Our Lady of Guadalupe Friday: St. Lucy Saturday: St. John of the Cross

Dec. 8 Sunday 6:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:15 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Mass 11:30 a.m. Mass 12:45 p.m. Portuguese Mass 5:15 p.m. Evening Prayer 6:00 p.m. Mass 8:00 p.m. Mass

9 Monday 6:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:45 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m. Confessions 9:00 a.m. Mass 4:30 p.m. Evening Prayer 7:30 p.m. Confessions

10 Tuesday 6:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:45 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m. Confessions 9:00 a.m. Mass 4:30 p.m. Evening Prayer 7:00 p.m. Escuela De Pastoral

11 Wednesday 6:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:45 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m. Confessions 9:00 a.m. Mass 4:30 p.m. Evening Prayer 7:00 p.m. Escuela De Pastoral 7:30 p.m. Adult Faith Formation Class

SIMBANG GABI CHOIR Please sing with us this advent season for the Simbang Gabi nine-day Novena (Dec 16-24, 5 am Mass); all ages, experience levels, and voices needed and welcome. Rehearsals are in the CCD office on Sundays, 3-5 pm. Contact Madley at 510-686-0870 or madkata@aol.com for more information.

Calling All Women! Magnificat, a Ministry to Catholic Women of the Oakland Diocese Invites you to join them at their next Prayer Breakfast on December 14, from 9:30~12:30 p.m. Crowne Plaza, 45 John Glenn Drive, Concord. Join us for a morning of praise, prayer and inspiration from our speakers Marie and Deacon Robert Schaefer as they share their faith journey. Tickets are $25/$30 after December 7. For more information go to www.magnificatsoti.org or call Maribel @ 415-756-0468.

2014 Calendars Now Available We encourage each family to take one calendar since they have special information on the church’s liturgical year, saints days and other information. Special thanks to Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services from the Diocese of Oakland for their generous financial sponsorship.

NEW! Post-Abortion Study Groups, Retreat The Diocese of Oakland has three healing opportunities just around the corner: • Beginning January 28, 2014, the diocese and First Re-sort will host an 8-week Spanish Post-Abortion Healing and Bible Study group in Berkeley. • Beginning January 29, 2014 the diocese and First Re-sort will host an 8-week English Post-Abortion Healing and Bible Study group in San Mateo. • February 7-9, 2014, the diocese will be hosting the Ra-chel's Vineyard weekend healing retreat in Santa Rosa (see www.rachelsvineyard.org). Rachelʼs Vineyard Retreats and Post-Abortion Healing groups offer hope, help, and healing for the soul in a lov-ing, supportive environment, and result in life-changing transformations. Confidential sign-ups for men, women, and couples are happening now. Don't delay your healing and renewal in Christ any longer! To register or find out more, contact Christine at (415) 260-4406, or e-mail christinew@firstresort.net or go to www.afterthechoice.org to download the flyers.

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St. Edward Parish News December 8, 2013

Dec. 12 Thurs. 4:30 a.m. Mañanitas 5:00 a.m. Spanish Mass 6:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:45 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m. Confessions 9:00 a.m. Mass 4:30 p.m. Evening Prayer 5:30 p.m. Ext. Form Mass 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass

13 Friday 6:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:45 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m. Confessions 9:00 a.m. Mass 4:30 p.m. Confessions 4:30 p.m. Evening Prayer 5:30 p.m. Mass

14 Saturday 8:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Mass 4:15 p.m. Evening Prayer 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass 7:00 p.m. Spanish Vigil Mass

15Sunday 6:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:15 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Mass 11:30 a.m. Mass 12:45 p.m. Portuguese Mass 5:15 p.m. Evening Prayer 6:00 p.m. Mass 8:00 p.m. Mass

Second Sunday of Advent

Friends & Fellowship On December 15, St. Edward’s Faith Formation will host the free hot meal for those in need in our area in the parish hall. Thank you to them and to all our parish groups who help us in this good cause. Also thank you to our Friends & Fellowship

Committee. **Our free hot meals are now the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our newest members of St. Edward Parish who were baptized last weekend: Ethan Nderi Kariithi Isabelle Zapirain Cruz Dahlia Maria Gonzalez Elsa Adalyn Gonzalez Alijah Jace Cervantes Dagun

PLEASE VISIT OUR CYO WEBSITE: http://www.stedwardcyo.org for all sports. Girls Basketball Registration started Wed. Nov. 20, and the deadline for all girls basketball registration paperwork (see website) and payment are when the school office closes on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013. Reminder - late paperwork will put your child/children on a Waiting List, so please remember the deadline. Registration for Co-ed Track & Field and Boys Sand Volleyball will start in January, 2014. Practices start the first week in February, 2014. We are looking for a Boys Sand Volleyball Athletic Director and Coaches.

Celebrate with Us! New Year’s Eve Dinner-Dance

December 31, 2013 - At 8 p.m. At St. Edward’s Hall

$40 per person Includes: Dinner, Drinks, Appetizers, Desserts & Dance

Tickets available at the Parish Office

Men's Club Takeout Crab Feed Tickets

The Men's Club has takeout tickets for the Crab Feed, December 14th. Tickets are $35. Each takeout ticket will include approximately 1/2 of a bucket of crab, salad, and garlic bread. For takeout tickets please contact Andy Mascsak 510-471-3182.

Christmas Environment

In lieu of flowers, we are asking you to donate money towards the purchase of decorations for the Christmas environment in the church. Please bring donations to the rectory before December 20 or put your envelope in the collection basket. Mark your envelope “Christmas decorations”.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast

Wednesday, December 11 8:00 p.m. Rosary (Spanish)

Thursday, December 12 4:30 a.m. Mañanitas 5:00 a.m. Eucharist Celebration (Spanish) After Mass everybody is welcome to the hall for breakfast. We will offer coffee, hot chocolate, sweet bread, and menudo.

Please Pray For: Oren Por Ellos:

Spec. Johnny A. Caro Justin Ryan Chairez Sgt. Eric Revuelta Sgt. Israel Revuelta Sgt. Maj. Harry Elid Rivera Lance Corporal Anthony Elid Rivera Captain Zack Martin, in North Carolina SSG. Ernie Paredes Angelo David Jimenez Lance Corporal Andrew Voropaeff, in Japan Steven San Agustin, in Ft. Lewis, WA Frank Villagomez, in Ft. Lewis, WA Bryan Fischer, in Afghanistan Capt. Matt & Jenny Nolte, in Germany SSGT. Marcus Espinosa, in Fort Irwin, CA Prt. Nicole Nestell Corpswoman Arlene T. Alonzo, in Navy Baghdad Ron Noah F. Buniag Joseph L.G. Rios, in El Paso, Texas Candice Weaver DeRamos Pfc. Jason Brennan, in Afghanistan SSG Cleophas Sebille, in Afghanistan John Quenga, in South Dakota Julian Torres, in Afghanistan Sargent Raymond Watkinson, in San Diego Msg. Jason Montgomery, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky MSGT Camille Stamatokos, in North Dakota TSGT Peter Stamatokos, in North Dakota Brian Dimapan, in Texas LCPL Patrick Johnson, in San Diego-Afghanistan Marvin Calvo Terlaje Tyler Talavera, in New Jersey Samuel Potenti, Marine, in San Diego Jonathan Shaack, Navy Persian Gulf Mark Joseph M. Castillo, in Hawaii/Germany SGT. Andrew Williams, U.S. Army in Afghanistan SSgt. Liam Williams, USMC in Afghanistan SPEC Robert Roque, Army Afghanistan MA3 Jared Reis, Navy, San Diego Joseph A. Silveira, U.S. Marine Michael A. Padilla, Army Pakistan

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SCRIP The school will be selling SCRIP after all of the Masses these weekends: Dec. 8, & Jan. 12 Please support our school and our tuition assistance program for families in need.

Mark Your Calendars! January 25, 2014

Walk For Life-West Coast, San Francisco Don’t be left out. Buy your ticket early, Bus ride cost $10 lunch/water not included. Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 9:30 a.m. Bus leaves St. Edward at 8:00 a.m. For more information please contact either Barbara at 510-797-4033 or Susanna at 510-796-5787.

Creche Festival Save the Dates! December 13-15

Mark your calendars now for the Cathedral's 4th Annual Creche Festival. Celebrate the holiday season with this three-day festival surrounding the family tradition of the nativity scene. Highlights: •Chanticleer's annual Christmas Concert, Friday, December 13, 8:00 pm. •The Laudamus Choir & Orchestra Concert and sing along, Saturday, December 14, 8:00 pm. •Holiday Jazz Concert, Sunday, December 15, 5:30 pm. •Creche-making and viewing, lecture on the origins of this tradition. Visit www.ctlcathedral.org for details and tickets!

News from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County

Warm Coat Drive through December 28th: We are collecting warm coats of all sizes which will be given away on a regular basis through the clothing closet. Last year we distributed over 250 warm coats to the men, women and children in our surrounding com-munity. Drop off a new or gently used warm coat to the District Council at 9235 San Leandro Street, Oakland or the downtown Oakland Community Cen-ter/Dining Room located at 675 23rd Street. For more information please call 510-877-9250 and thank you for helping us keep people warm this sea-son! Visitation Center Christmas Collection through December 11th: The Visitation Center has begun registering children for this year’s Christmas Give-away. In addition to providing toys and gifts to the families receiving services, this is the time that we collect clothing, hygiene products and other much needed supplies that will be used throughout the year. We expect to serve 300 children but need your help. The deadline to deliver gifts is Wednes-day, December 11th. For more details visit www.svdp-alameda.org or call Sonia Munoz at 510-444-3790.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend

In today’s gospel it tells us we must be prepared be-cause the Son of Man is coming at a time we least expect. If Jesus came today, would your marriage pass the test? Sign up today to attend our upcom-ing Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on Feb 7 - 9 held in Pleasanton. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information contact Ray & Roberta @ 916.806.4601 or Joe & Sue @ 925.680.7767 now or go to oaklandwwme.org

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Iglesia de San Eduardo

Sustento de la Parroquia Meta $17,167 Diciembre 1 $12,394 Fondos Parroquiales $ 4,102 Día De Acción de Gracias $ 3,351 Segunda Colecta Dic. 8 Retiro de Los Religiosos Dic. 15 Reducción Déficits

Gracias por todo su apoyo!

Recen por los Enfermos Pray for the Sick

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Ef 1:3-6, 11-12; Lc 1:26-38 Martes: Is 40:1-11; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Miércoles: Is 40:25-31; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Jueves: Zac 2:14-17 o Apo 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lc 1:26-38 Viernes: Is 48:17-19; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Sábado: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Sal 80 (79): 2ac, 3b, 15- 16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Domingo: Is 35:1-6a, 10; Sal 146 (145):6-10; Stgo 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11

Si usted gusta agregar o quitar un nombre a nuestra lista, por favor llame la oficina al 797-0241. Please call the parish office at 797-0241 if you want to add or delete any names.

Lynda Abelgas Virginia Aguilera Stephanie Aguilar Gloria Aguirre Mely Agustin John Alejandres Jean Allen Fernando Almeda Miguel Alvarez Ramona Alvarez David Arleano Don Armstrong William D. Armstrong Diego Arteaga Edgar Arredondo Salome Arroyo Seffie Avalos Penny Bantug Gabriela Barreto Luis Barron Javier Barron Dom Barker Lamberto Bautista Paul Becerra George Bettencourt Kyong Blackmon Fred Blackmon Israel Butron Magaña Rogelio Bueno Julie Cattrell Mariela A. Carcamo Antonia Caballes Victor Capaz Juanito Capistrano Ben Carbonell Ramon Castellano Javier Cervantes Walter Clifford Bella Changco Cecilia Contreras Ismael Corpuz Judy Cruz Jennie Cruz Joseph Cruz Timothy C. Cruz Tony Changco Irene Delucchi Valente Dela Cruz Christie Dela Cruz Isais Dominguez Rudy Dominguez Craig Drysdale Narcisa Estrelles Juanita Estrellas Maria Farsan Emily Favis Riza F. Felix Rosa Ferdin Maria T. Francisco Helen Fernandez Felicia Fernandez Teresa Flores Tessie Fojas Maria Garcia

Rosario Gandarela Francisco Garcia Fe & Richard Garcia Angeline Garcia Tomas Garcia Rodelo Garcia Anthony Gonsalves Alfredo Gonzalez Pati Gonzalez Harriet Green Matt Grisom Manda Grisom Jose Gustavo Martha Gilmore Esther Gladys Grey Rose Harper Anthony Moses Hernandez Zenaida G. Hernandez Linda Hernandez Marcos Herrera Richard Hughes Danny Ives Buddy Igne Clyde Igne Kitty Imperial-Dizon Ginger Jennings Eduardo Jimenez Ann Joly Donald Jones Madley Katarungan Nancy Keil Rich King Roberto Lara Jorge Lara David Law June Lesire Laura Looker Jose Loza Thersita Lum Gerard V. Limtiaco Dot Louie Jacob Lorenzo Jru Lorenzo Maria Magaña Carmen Martinez Feliciano Martinez Martin Martinez Julie Malaspina Michael McDonnell Arthur Means Angel Miague Julie Miller Ashley Miller Ricardo Mitchel Elisa C. Madero Adriana Montero Juan C. Muñoz G. Rosa Nava Arcadia Nava Marcus Nettz Helen B. Nguyen Barbara Nickolson Larry Noda David Oger

Jonathan Ojeda Laura Ojeda Percival Olarte Virginia Olivera Manuel Obregon Alberto Orozco Jose Ortiz Edna Pacheco Hildegardo Perreras Paciencia Perreras Ricardo Padilla Ofelia Pascual Jeanne Perry John Pinckney Kathy Pinckney Franklin Wayne Quon Ulises Solano Perez Rafael Prieto Phillip Poma Mathew Putnam Liza Quisisem Jeanne Ramirez Reynaldo Ramos Helen Rauch Paul Reddon Dolores Renteria Lolita Reyes Rose Rivera Carlos Robles, Sr. Teresa Romero Maria Rubio Amelia Rubio Gildardo Ruiz Marcial Sandoval Braulia E.Sanchez Anabel Santana Jose M. Santana Connie Sardeina Abel Santana Soledad Sedayao Julieta Simas Manuel Simas Maria A. Simas Anrico Soriano Gil Smith Claudia Soto Vanessa Soto Earl J. Stump Tessi Stump Norma Santos Serina Saldivar Connie Sardinha Allyn Silva Francesca Starnes Alicia Stein Anita Tampos Brian Taylor Hector Tena Emma Tondag Julian Torres Andrea Umipig Martha Vasquez F. Delfia Villaflor Mike Volz Virginia Wiebe Margaret West Julio Worrell

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Brotará un retoño del tronco de Jesé. Juzgará a los pobres con justicia y herirá al violento con el látigo de su boca (Isaías 11:1-10). Salmo — Que en sus días florezca la justicia y la paz abunde eternamente (Salmo 72 [71]). Segunda lectura — Vivan en perfecta armonía unos con otros. Por lo tanto, acójanse los unos a los otros como Cristo los acogió a ustedes, tanto circuncidados como gentiles (Romanos 15:4-9). Evangelio — Juan Bautista predica, “Arrepiéntanse, porque el reino de los cielos está cerca” (Mateo 3:1-12).

Diciembre 8, 2013 Segundo Domingo de Adviento

Peregrinación a Tierra Santa En Español El Padre Alexander Castillo, de la Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, va a dirigir una peregrinación a Tierra Santa y Jordania en Junio del 2014. Es una pere-grinación de 13 días que incluye no solo los lugares más populares en Tierra Santa (Nazareth, Belen, Jerusalen, el Mar Muerto) sino también otros lugares menos visitados, como Qumran, Masada, el Monte Nebo, etc. La peregri-nación será guiada totalmente en Español. Si desea mas información por favor comuníquese con el Padre Alexan-der al (510) 657 4043.

Atencion! El próximo Sábado es “Do This in Memory” fin de semana. Nuestras familias de Primera Comunion van a estar celebrando Misa con nosotros en las Misas de 5pm, 7pm y 8:30 am.

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Todos son Bienvenidos! Se invita a toda persona que está pasando por muchos problemas, están solos, o toda persona indigente que no tiene un hogar y nada que comer. Los próximos Domingos son las siguientes Comidas: Diciembre 15, Enero 12 y 26 La Convivencia y Cena es en el salón parroquial de 1-3 p.m. También tienen corte de pelo gratis. El Domingo, 15 de Diciembre El Programa de Catecismo van a preparar la Cena. Gracias a ellos y a todos nuestros grupos que nos ayudan con esta causa tan buena. También agradecemos a la mesa directiva por apoyar y dirigir este evento tan caritativo. Que Dios los bendiga a todos.

Oración de Adviento El pueblo que caminaba en la noche diviso una luz grande…(Isaías 9,1) Dios de salvación, ayúdanos a darle voz a los que no la tiene mientras gritamos en el nombre de tu hijo, Jesús. Amen.

Nuestro Grupo de Oración los invitan: **Rosario Bíblico: Primer Martes del mes a 7 p.m. en la Capillita. **Exposición del Santísimo: Tercer Martes del mes a las 7 p.m. en la Iglesia.

Felicidades! Felicitamos a los nuevos miembros de nuestra Parroquia que fueron Bautizados la semana pasada:

Ethan Nderi Kariithi Alijah Jace Cervantes Dagun

Isabelle Zapirain Cruz Dahlia Maria Gonzalez Elsa Adalyn Gonzalez

Confesiones en Español Todos los Jueves a las 8:30 a.m. Primer Viernes a las 4:30 p.m.

Primer y Tercer Lunes, 7:30 p.m.

Jóvenes Para Cristo Te invita a ti Joven/Adulto, a nuestro grupo todos los Viernes en el salón de nuestra Parroquia de San Eduardo a las 7 p.m. Todos son bienvenidos.

Les recordamos que los libritos de las lecturas del mes de Diciembre “La Palabra Entre Nosotros” están disponibles en la Rectoría.

Esperanza y Sanación después de aborto SIENTA LA SANACIÓN

Si usted o alguien a quién usted ama está sufriendo tras el aborto, la esperanza y la sanación están al alcance a través de un grupo de sanación pos-aborto de 8 semanas que está basado en las Sagradas Escrituras. Este grupo es ofrecido por la Diócesis de Oakland y First Resort, es sostenido en un ambiente de cariño, y causa un cambio de vida y transformación. El grupo ofrece la sanación emocional y espiritual para los hombres y las mujeres de habla hispana y comenzará el 28 de enero, 2014 en Ber-keley a cerca de la Iglesia San José Obrero (1640 Addi-son St.). Para el grupo de sanación pos-aborto en espa-ñol, favor de contactar a Gloria Maldonado, al número (510) 384-6875 o por domicilio electrónico: gloriamaldonado375@sbcglobal.net. Todo es completamente confidencial y gratis.

Festividad de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Iglesia de San Eduardo 11 y 12 de Diciembre

Miércoles, 11 de Diciembre 8:00 p.m. - Procesión con cantos y el Santo Rosario (Empezando afuera de la Iglesia en el Altar de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe) Jueves, 12 de Diciembre 4:30 a.m. - Mañanitas 5:00 a.m. - Celebración de la Santa Misa 6:30 a.m.- Desayuno de menudo, pan, y chocolate en el salón Parroquial 7:00 p.m.- Celebración de la Santa Misa

Fondo Para la Jubilación de Religiosos

Done a aquellos que dieron toda una vida. Hermanas, hermanos y sacerdotes católicos de ordenes religiosas laboraron por muchos años con poco o ningún pago. Sus sacrificios ahora dejan a sus comunidades religiosas sin ahorros suficientes para sus jubilación. Su donativo a la segunda colecta de hoy destinada al Fondo para la Jubi-lación de Religiosos proporciona fondos vitales que cos-tean los medicamentos, enfermeros y mas, para miles de religiosos ancianos. Sean generosos.

Decoración Para la Navidad Las personas que gusten hacer una donación para la decoración pueden ponerla en un sobre y mar-carlo decoración de Navidad. Traigan su donación antes del 20 de Diciembre a la oficina o pónganla en la canasta de la colecta en los próximos Sábados.

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Igreja de Santo Eduardo 8 de Dezembro, 2013 Missa do II Domingo do Advento

BOLETIM PORTUGUÊS MISSA DOMINGO II DO ADVENTO

Comentário Algumas idéias a serem sublinhadas na segunda leitura: O Antigo Testamento serve para os cristãos enquanto nos conduz e prepara para Cristo. O cristão nunca deve esquecer que somente quando lido à luz de Cristo, isto é, como preparação para o Cristo, é que o Antigo Testamento pode realmente ser compreendido naquele sentido último que Deus pensou quando o inspirou. Cristo é a chave do Antigo Testamento e todas as Escrituras de Israel servem para os cristãos porque dão testemunho de Cristo e para ele preparam. Cristo veio para os judeus (= os que praticam a circuncisão) como cumprimento das promessas de Deus a Abraão e a todas as gerações de israelitas e veio para os pagãos (a quem nada tinha sido prometido) como expressão da pura misericórdia do Pai que deseja que, em Cristo, todos se salvem e cheguem ao conhecimento da verdade. Então, judeus e gentios devem acolher o Cristo com alegria e a ele se converterem! O evangelho nos apresenta uma das grandes figuras do Advento: João, o Batizador. Ele é um nazireu, um consagrado ao Senhor, como Sansão, como Samuel. Releia no evangelho a vida austera que João tinha; era a vida própria de um nazireu. Sua principal característica: batizava. Seu batismo não é o sacramento do Batismo (que somente poderia acontecer após a ressurreição do Cristo), mas uma preparação para receber o Messias. Os judeus praticavam batismos (= mergulhos, imersões) para se purificarem. Mas, o batismo de João era bem diverso daqueles do judaísmo comum: (1) era ministrado uma só vez, enquanto os judeus praticavam frequentemente os banhos rituais; (2) recebia-se o batismo das mãos de João mesmo, enquanto os judeus se batizavam a si mesmos, mergulhando; (3) era acompanhado de um reconhecimento dos pecados, enquanto isto não existia no judaísmo, cujos banhos eram

MINISTERIOS PARA A MISSA DOMINGO DEZEMBRO 14

CELEBRANTE: Pe Antonio Reis HOSPITALIDADE: Maria Simas e Antonio Borba MESTRE DE CERIMONIAS: Daniel Silva MUSICA: Maria Clementina, Jose Carreiro, e João Silveira CANTICOS: Antonio Sousa, Isabel Reis, Rita Fonte, Magarida Filipe, Lucia Valdão, Filomena Vieira, e Lucia Martins LEITORES: 1a. leitura: Teresinha Rodrigues Salmo: Teresinha Rodrigues 2a. Manuel Alves Oração dos Fieis: Beatriz Bulcão CORPO DE CRISTO: Celebrante e Daniel Silva SANGUE DE CRISTO: Filomena e Jose Areias USHERS: Manuel Bulcão e Membros da nossa comunidade. INTENCAO DA MISSA: Parishioners ANUNCIOS: Isabel Reis BOLETIM: Paul Moreira

meramente rituais; (4) significava que a pessoa se reconhecia pecadora e queria converter-se para acolher a salvação que o Messias traria, enquanto no judaísmo esses banhos não tinham nada a ver com a vinda do Messias. João batizava com água, anunciando o Ungido-Messias que, pleno do Espírito, batizaria com o fogo do Espírito. Quando Jesus nos batizou no Espírito? Ao nos dar seu Espírito no sacramento do Batismo. No cristianismo há um só Batismo: aquele que é dado no sacramento e pelo qual recebemos o Santo Espírito de Jesus, simbolizado pela água. Não há outro batismo (cf. Ef 4,4-6). E o “batismo no Espírito” da Renovação Carismática? Não é o Batismo de que fala João Batista, mas apenas uma experiência de êxtase, que já acontecia no Antigo Testamento. Veja, por exemplo, Nm 11,25; 1Sm 19,20-24. Não se deve confundir a importância do dom do Espírito no Batismo com experiências de êxtases no Espírito. Ambas vêm de Deus, mas somente a segunda é fundamental e insubstituível para o cristão! E o “batismo nas águas”? Este não é cristão. Quem o pratica volta ao Antigo Testamento, a João Batista! Somos batizados “com água”, mas não “nas águas”! No cristianismo, as águas simbolizam o dom do Espírito. - --Dom Henrique Soares da Costa

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