St. John of God Catholic Church - Norwalk, CA

ADVENT SEASON SCHEDULE

***Holy Day of Obligation***

Schedule of Masses / Horario de Misas

Masses on Dec. 7th / Misas el 7 de Diciembre 5:00pm - English Vigil Mass

6:30pm -Vigila en Español

Masses on Dec. 8th / Misas el 8 de Diciembre 7:30 am - English Mass

12:15pm - Bilingual Mass

5:00pm - English Mass

Feast of The Immaculate Conception Día de La Inmaculada Concepción

Día de La Virgen de Guadalupe

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Schedule of Masses / Horario de Misas

Friday / Viernes, December 11 6:00 pm- Danzas (danzantes)

7:00 pm - Mañanitas (serenata)

Saturday / Sábado, December 12 7:30 am– English Mass

8:00 am– Misa en Español (Estacionamiento)

12:15 pm– Bilingüe 5:00 pm– Bilingual Vigil Mass

with Mariachi

DECEMBER CONFESSIONS Confesiones para Diciembre

:

Wednesday/miércoles, Dec. 9th from 3-5pm Wednesday/miércoles, Dec. 16th from 3-5pm

Friday/viernes, Dec. 18th from 3-5pm Saturday,/sábado Dec. 19th from 3-5pm

Wednesday/miércoles, Dec. 23rd from 3-5pm

Simbang Gabi Schedule

Simbang Gabi Mass:

December 15th– December 23rd At 6:30 p.m. everyday

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT | SEGUNDO DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO

HAVE YOU REMEMBERED ST. JOHN OF GOD PARISH OR OUR SCHOOL IN YOUR WILL OR TRUST?

Please consider placing your second home and what has been a refuge for many, St. John of God, in your trust. Help us continue to aide the generations to come in our mission of evangelization through Children's Catechism, RCIA, Adult Formation, Youth Ministry, Outreach to the homeless, etc.

For further information, please contact Fr. Raymond Decipeda, pastor at (562) 863-5721 or e-mail him at frontoffice@sjogparish.org

Our correct legal title is: The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, A Sole Corporation For the benefit of: ST. JOHN OF GOD PARISH OR ST. JOHN OF GOD SCHOOL.

GIVINGBACK

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Legend:

FR– Fr. Raymond , FP– Fr. Pius, VP– Visiting Priest (*) Bilingual † - R.I.P , T – Thanksgiving, BD– Birthday, B– Blessings

WAnn.- Wedding Anniversary, H- Health, PS -Prayer Service

Monday, December 7 7:30 a.m. FR Jimmy Winthein (H) 5:00 p.m. FR Isla & Ruby Crowell (B) 6:30 p.m. FR Florentino Caldera (H) (Misa en Español)

Tuesday, December 8 7:30 a.m. FR Melanie & James Crowell V (B) 12:15 p.m. FR Rianna Burrell † (Bilingual) 5:00 p.m. FP Gloria Moreno †

6:30 p.m. FP Alexandra Escobar † (Misa en Español)

Wednesday, December 9 7:30 a.m. FR Maria Julia Marquez † 5:00 p.m. FP Maria Ojeda † Thursday, December 10 7:30 a.m. FP Jose S. y Maria Garcia (B) 5:00 p.m. FP Gloria Moreno (†/BD) Friday, December 11 7:30 a.m. FP Father Raymond Decipeda (29th Priesthood Ann.) 5:00 p.m. FR Diana Guadalupe Ramirez (BD) 7:00 p.m. FR Humberto Salazar (BD)(Español/Mañanitas)

Saturday, December 12 7:30 a.m. FR Silvia Rojas † 8:00 a.m. FP Maria Salazar (H) (Español) 12:15 p.m. FR Linda Soto (BD) (Bilingual) 5:00 p.m. FP Cecilia Bernal † (Misa en Español) Sunday, December 13

6:30 a.m. FR Daday Scheffers † 8:00 a.m. FR Antonia Valle y Jose Luis De La Torre †

9:45 a.m. FP Juan Contreras, Jr. †

11:15 a.m. FP Richard B. Henson, Jr. †

12:45 p.m. FR Yolanda Medrano †

5:00 p.m. FR Mass for Our Parishioners

WEEKLYCOLLECTION-COLECTASEMANAL

Parish Goal: $ 72,713.00 Thank you to all of those who have already done their pledge to Together in Mission. This Together in Mission ther-mometer will help us keep track of how we are doing with our Parish Goal, pledges, and the amount that has al-ready been paid. Gracias a todos los que ya han hecho su promesa monetaria a la campaña de Unidos en Misión. Este termómetro nos ayudara a visualizar nuestro progreso al alcanzar nuestra meta en cuanto a las cantidad ya hemos pagado y la cantidad que ya hemos prometido pagar.

Total Payment Paid: $ 62, 568.70 Total Amount pledged: $ 71, 342.46

TOGETHERINMISSION-UNIDOSENMISION

$ 36,365

$ 18,178

$ 54,534

$ 72,713

Due to the suspension of Masses amid the current health threat of COVID-19, our collection has drop. We encourage you to donate online, mail your donations to the church office, or drop them off at the office. Thank you for your generous donations to our Parish St. John of God. We appreciate any amount you may wish to donate. We are constantly praying for you and your families. You may con-tact us at (562) 863–5721 or email us at: frontoffice@sjogparish.org Debido a la suspensión de Misas en medio de la amenaza actual para la salud de COVID-19, nuestra colecta ha sido afectada. Lo invitamos a donar en internet, enviar sus donaciones por correo, o llevarlas a la oficina parroquial. Gracias por sus generosas donacio-nes a nuestra parroquia San Juan de Dios.

Weekly Collection

NOVEMBER29THRegular Collection

$ 8,612.25

Building & Maintenance

$1, 419.00

Grand Total $ 10,031.25

NOVEMBER22ND$ 10, 413.00

$ 792.00

$ 11, 205.00

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).

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..

Lecturas de Hoy

Primera Lectura: Prepara el camino del Señor; proclama la buena nueva Isaías 40:1-5, 9-11).

Salmo: Muéstranos, Señor, tu miseri-cordia y danos tu salvación (Salmo 85 [84]).

Segunda Lectura: El Señor no tarda en guardar su promesa donde está la justicia de Dios (2 Pedro 3:8-14).

Evangelio: Juan Bautista apareció procla-mando un bautismo de arrepen-timiento (Marcos 1:1-8). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos

los derechos reservados.

NECESSITIES:

� 1-BAND-AIDS / FIRST AID KIT/(Travel –Sized) Botiquín pequeño de Primeros Auxilios � 2-BABY WIPES/Toallitas humectantes � 1-ALCO-GEL HAND SANITIZER/Desinfectante de manos

TOILETRIES: � 2 LARGE –TUBES OF TOOHPASTE/Pasta de Dientes � 3-TOOTHBRUSHES/Cepillo de Dientes � 2-MEDIUM SIZE MOUTH WASH/Enjuagué Bucal � 2-DEODORANT STICKS/Desodorante � 1-PACKAGE OF PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS FOR WOMEN (Sanitary Napkins)/

Paquete de Artículos de Higiene personal para mujer (Toallitas Femeninas) � 2-CHAPSTICK � 1-CAN OF SHAVING CREAM/Crema de afeitar � 3 Disposable Shavers/ 3 Afeitadores desechables

PERSONAL ITEMS: � 2-PAIRS of Sweat Pants/ 2 pares de pantalones de sudor � 3-PAIRS ADULT/NEW SOCKS/Calcetines nuevos para adultos � 3- PAIRS OF INEXPENSIVE GLOVES/Guantes baratos � 1-BATH TOWEL/Toallita de baño

EXTRAS: � NEW/ Still in Good condition Shirt for men / women � NOTE OF ENCOURAGEMENT/Nota de Aliento � IF YOU ARE ABLE A $10-$20 /McDonald’s GIFT CARD/Tarjeta de regalo para McDon-

ald’s � NEW/USED GOOD CONDITION THROW BLANKETS (No comforters blankets please) Mantas/Cobijas Nuevas o Usado en Buenas condiciones-(NO COVERTORES GRANDES)

NOTE: Make sure to check off the items donated and return the list along with the CARE BAGS to the Pastoral Office. NOTA: Asegúrese de marcar los artículos donados y devuelva la lista junto con las Bolsas de Cuidado a la Oficina Pastoral.

ST.JOHNOFGODCATHOLICCHURCHCHECKLISTFORCAREBAGS/

LISTADEARTICULOSPARALASBOLSASDECUIDADOPERSONAL

ESPECIALLY FOR . . . - Fernando Ramirez - Juan Carlos Ramirez - Silvia Rojas - Maria Elena TurriettA - Salvador Diaz - Rosalinda AlabanzA - Fred Schuler

- Cecilia Haldeman - Alfredo Vasquez - Lucio Vasquez - Raul Vasquez - Lourdes Garcia - Imelda Vidaña

- Aileya Vidaña

- Florentino Caldera

All souls Francisco Cruz Jorge Vicencio Alison Eriguel

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PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR PARISHIONERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WHO ARE SICK AND IN NEED OF PRAYER .

To ADD names to the sick list, please call us at: 562-863-5721or email us at: frontoffice@sjogparish.org

Especially FOR ALL who are in the front lines & THOSE AFFECTED BY THE covid-19.

eCatholic Dear Parishioner, Thank you for your ongoing generosity to St. John of God! Your support allows us to keep our doors open and provide a place of worship.

We are beginning the transition to a new online giving provider (eCatholic Payments). Our new tools will allow staff to more easily set up and manage online donations and payments, saving our team time and money. In addition, donors will enjoy a more user-friendly process for making donations and payments directly on our website www.sjogparish.org. We are excited to utilize tools that are provided by a Catholic company whose mission of serving the Church closely aligns with ours.

Since we are discontinuing our current platform, we are asking all current donors to kindly set up a new recurring gift using the new platform. How do you get started? • Visit www.sjogparish.org from any device with an internet connection

• Select Online Giving

• Choose a one-time or recurring donation

• Select your preferred form of payment (electronic check or debit/credit card)

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If you need any help with this process, please contact our parish team; Aleida Alvarez, Rosalva Esparza, and Laura Montion at frontoffice@sjogparish.org or by phone at (562)863-5721.

Thanks again for your generosity and patience during the transition.

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If you feel like God is calling

you to serve or teach our young people in the faith, or if you yourself are a young person and want to build a community to grow within Christ, then come join our

ministry!

“Each young person’s heart should thus be considered ‘holy ground’, a bearer of

seeds of divine life, before which we must ‘take off our shoes’ in order to draw near

and enter more deeply into the Mystery.” Christus Vivit #67

Please reach out to our Youth Ministry Coordinator Abel Landa at alanda@sjogparish.org or our Confirmation Coordinator

Carolann Doyal at cdoyal@sjogparish.org for more information.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Upcoming Topics/ Próximos Temas

12/7/2020– Unplanned/ Unplanned (Movie) 12/14/2020– Social Justice/Justicia Social 12/21/2020– Nativity of the Lord Natividad del Señor—NO CLASS

12/21/2020– New Year/Nuevo Año—NO CLASS

New Office Hours Nuevo Horario de Oficina

MONDAY - THURSDAY LUNES– JUEVES

10:00 A.M.—5;00 P.M.

CLOSED/CERRADO 12;:00 P.M.—1:00M P.M.

SATURDAY SÁBADO

9:00 A.M.—12 :00 P.M.

*NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS*

*YA NO SE ESTAMOS ACEPTANDO ESTUDIANTES*

1. In Person: During office hours or mail box. 2. By Text: Text SJOG to 555888 to get started! 3. Venmo: St. John of God Catholic Church. 4. By Mail: St. John of God Catholic Church 13819 Pioneer Blvd. Norwalk, CA 90650 5. SJOG Website/eCatholic: -https://sjogparish.org/donate

Your contribution will support the operation of the church and all of our different minis-tries. We encourage you to continue your support. You can give using your check, debit

or credit card. Thank you for all the ways you generosity support our Parish.

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MASS SCHEDULE

Daily Mass/Misa Diaria: Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

* Wednesday 5:00 p.m. (Bilingual)

Saturday Mass/Misa de Sábado: 7:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. (English Vigil)

Sunday Mass/Misa de Domingo:

English: 6:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 5:00 p.m.

Spanish: 8:00 a.m. & 12:45 p.m.

DID YOU KNOW? Deck the halls safely As we continue under Covid-19 restrictions, many families will be celebrating Christmas entirely in their own homes this year, in place of parties and traditional holiday outings. Keep basic safety guide-lines in mind as you decorate. Use surge protectors and outlet strips for extra lights around the house and tree, and make sure to cover unused sockets to keep little hands and fingers out. Inspect your lights and any battery-operated decorations to make sure they are working properly; frayed light strands and old batteries could be fire hazards.

For more tips on decorating safely, read the VIRTUS article “Creating a Safe Christmas Celebration” at https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.

¿Sabias Que? Decore en forma segura A medida que continuamos bajo las restricciones de Covid-19, muchas familias celebrarán la Navidad en sus pro-pios hogares este año, en lugar de asistir a fiestas y salir a festividades tradicionales. Cuando decore, tenga en cuen-ta las recomendaciones básicas de seguridad. Use protec-tores para las extensiones de luces adicionales alrededor de la casa y del árbol de Navidad, y asegúrese de cubrir los enchufes no utilizados para mantenerlos alejados de las manos y los dedos de los niños. Inspeccione sus luces y cualquier decoración que funcione con baterías para asegurarse de que estén funcionando correctamente. Los cables deshilachados y las baterías viejas pueden repre-sentar un riesgo de incendio. Para obtener más consejos sobre cómo decorar de forma segura, lea el artículo de VIRTUS “Cómo crear una celebración navideña segura” (Creating a Safe Christmas Celebration) en https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/. WENEEDCATECHISTS

We need Catechists & Confirmation Teachers Do you hear that? God is calling you! We are looking for volunteers to lead and teach our young church. Are you a long time catechist looking to get back in the game? Are you someone who has never done this before but are looking to serve? Please prayerfully consider volunteering for this ministry! Come make a difference in the future of our Catholic Church.

Requirements: * VIRTUS training and Finger Printing. Please call the office for more information. (562) 863-5721 ext. 231 or 235

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Happy 29th Priesthood Anniversary

Fr. Raymond Decipeda December 11th 1991