MISSION BASILICA SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO A National Shrine =

31520 Camino Capistrano San Juan Capistrano CA 92675 949.234.1360 949.248.2008 fax

www.missionparish.org

PARISH INFORMATION PARISH OFFICE HOURS: M - F 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. 31520 CAMINO CAPISTRANO SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675 PARISH OFFICE TELEPHONE: 949.234-1360 X 399 FAX: 949.248-2008 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.MISSIONPARISH.ORG

PARISH OFFICE FR. TIM PETERS, 949.234-1364 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

OFICINA PARROQUIAL LUNES - VIERNES HORAS: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 949.234-1360 X 399

MINISTERIOS HISPANOS DIRECTOR MARGOT SANTOS JUANITA VILLALOBOS ADMIN/ASSIST 949.234-1360 X362 [email protected]

MISSION BASILICA SCHOOL PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH 8TH GRADE PRINCIPAL TINA ROLEWICZ 949.234-1385 SCHOOL OFFICE 949.234-1385 OFFICE HOURS: M - F 7:45 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

MUSIC MINISTRY DIRECTOR MATTHEW GRAY 949.234-1360 X393 [email protected]

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DRE MARGOT SANTOS 949.234-1370 [email protected] ADMIN. ASST. HEDY SANTOS 949.234-1370 [email protected]

YOUTH MINISTRY & CONFIRMATION JAYMES CURRAN 949.234-1372 [email protected] GONZALO MIRANDA ADMIN 949.234-1374 [email protected]

EDGE COORDINATOR GONZALO MIRANDA 949.234-1374

ADULT FAITH FORMATION EILEEN SMITH 949.234-1354

[email protected]

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR BRIDGETTE BARNES, [email protected] 949-123-1373

OUTREACH MINISTRY 949.234.1356 M—F 11 A.M. - 1 P.M.

SERRA’S PANTRY FOOD DISTRIBUTION: M - W - 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. S 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. 949.234.1302

HISTORIC MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MECHELLE LAWRENCE-ADAMS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 234-1312 EVENTS HOTLINE: 234-1315 WWW.MISSIONSJC.COM

The Fourth Sunday of Advent

PASTORAL STAFF REV. MSGR. ARTHUR A. HOLQUIN, RECTOR/PASTOR REV. TIM PETERS, PAROCHIAL VICAR REV. MICHAEL PONTARELLI, OSM, IN RESIDENCE DEACON GARY GRIFFIN DEACON DAVID SIRE

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE ALL MASSES IN THE BASILICA UNLESS NOTED SUNDAY EUCHARIST/EUCARISTÍA DOMINICAL SATURDAY VIGIL/VIGILIA DE SÁBADO 4:30 P.M. 6:00 P.M. (ESPAÑOL) SUNDAY/DOMINGO 6:30 A.M. (1ST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH/LATIN MASS /MISSAL 1962/SERRA CHAPEL) 7:30 A.M. 8:00 A.M.. (LATIN MASS/MISSAL 1962/ SERRA CHAPEL) 9:00 A.M. (FAMILY LITURGY) 11:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. (ESPAÑOL) 5:00 P.M. (LIFE TEEN) WEEKDAY EUCHARIST/EUCARISTÍA DIARIA MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 7:00 A.M. (SERRA CHAPEL) 8:30 A.M. 7:00 A.M. SATURDAY MIÉRCOLES 7:00 P.M. (ESPAÑOL) HOLY DAY EUCHARIST EUCARISTÍA EN DÍAS FESTIVOS 7:00 A.M. (SERRA CHAPEL) 8:30 A.M. 5:30 P.M. (ENGLISH) 7:00 P.M. (ESPAÑOL) SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION/ SACRAMENTO DE RECONCILIACION FRIDAY / VIERNES 7:30 - 8:15 A.M. SATURDAY / SABADO 8:00 - 9:30 A.M.

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Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY/ SACRAMENTO DE MATRIMONIO PARISHIONERS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE FOR AN APPOINTMENT AT LEAST SIX MONTHS PRIOR TO MARRIAGE., WE ASK

SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION INFANT BAPTISM/BAUTISMOS DE NIÑOS SUNDAY 2:45 P.M., BY APPOINTMENT ONLY CUARTO DOMINGO DEL MES (ESPAÑOL) THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH (ENGLISH) PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS REGISTER AT PARISH OFFICE 949.234-1360 X 361 (ENGLISH) CLASES PRE-BAUTISMALES FAVOR DE REGISTRARSE EN LA OFICINA PARROQUIAL 949.234-1360 X 399 ADULT BAPTISMS FOR THOSE ADULTS INQUIRING ABOUT INITIATION AND COMMUNION WITH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH CONTACT EILEEN SMITH 949.234-1354 BAUTISMOS DE ADULTOS COMUNÍQUESE CON MARGOT SANTOS 949.234-1360 X361

THAT NEW REGISTRANTS BE ACTIVE AND SUPPORTIVE OF THE PARISH FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE YEAR BEFORE A WEDDING IS SCHEDULED. PARROQUIANOS, FAVOR DE COMUNICARSE A LA OFICINA PARROQUIAL POR LO MENOS SEIS MESES ANTES DE LA BODA.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK/UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS IN AN EMERGENCY/EMERGENCIA CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AT 949.234-1360 X 399 CELEBRATION OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS/ PARA LA CELEBRACIÓN DE FUNERALES CRISTIANOS NOTIFY THE PARISH OFFICE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE, TO ARRANGE DATE AND TIME FOR FUNERAL LITURGY. FAVOR DE LLAMAR A LA OFICINA.

Welcome to Our Parish Family In addi on to our services, Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano has many ministries to offer to you and your family, both for spiritual growth and socializa on. We encourage you to

Liturgical Ministries

Parish Pastoral Council Members 2011

E.M of Holy Communion Coordinator

240-6552 Pat Smith

E.M +of Holy Com./Homebound

Larry Gutierrez

Spanish E.M of Holy Com. Coordinator

366-3491 Juanita Ozona

Lector Coordinator / [email protected]

498-5519 Stan White

Spanish Lector Coordinator

Ernesto Villaloos

Sacristan Coordinator / [email protected]

Don Heffern

Spanish Sacristan/Altar Server Coordinator

Miguel Rodriguez Angie Viejobueno

Altar Server Coordinator

Dave Snyder

Ushers/Greeter Coordinator

Jesus Trinidad

Hispanic Liturgy Committee Director

Margot Santos

Special Liturgical Coordinators Quinceañera Coordinator

Margot Santos

Wedding Coordinator [email protected]

Lisa Dittmer

Music Ministries Matthew Gray

Contemporary Ensemble

Matthew Gray

Sunday Evening Liturgy

Paul Nguyen

Prayer Groups Spanish Rosary Group

Parish Finance Council 2011/2012 Art Birtcher, Chair Reverend Monsignor Arthur A. Holquin, Pastor Reverend Tim Peters, Parochial Vicar Reverend Michael Pontarelli, OSM Robert Fitzgerald Kathy Flores Joe LaRosa Kim McPhee Tom Mauro Joe Soto

234-1393 Matthew Gray

Hispanic Music Ministries

Rosary Prayer Group (Tues 6:45 Rm G)

Reverend Monsignor Arthur A. Holquin, Pastor Fr. Mike Pontarelli, OSM, Fr. Tim Peters, Parochial Vicar

Wyatt McClean

Spanish Ushers/Greeter Coordinator

Mixed Ensemble /[email protected]

Larry Layton, Chair Bill Millard, Vice-Chair David Bordages, Secretary Joseph Flynn, Vice-Secretary Alexander Bautista Del Maze Gaye Birtcher Cindy Mueller Erin Eberhardt Rick Tysdal Pablo Garcia Cutberto Hernandez

496-8776 Marcy Welty Miguel Rodriguez

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

493-6181

Carla Kallen

Jóvenes para Cristo Coordinator

842-7942Silvia Velazquez

Parish Staff Support for the Finance Council: Randy Redwitz Kassy Miller Marilyn Katzmark We the Catholic community of Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano, a place of pilgrimage and peace, are called to move “siempre adelante.” Blessed by our diversity and empowered by our sacramental identity as brothers and sisters in Christ we rejoice in living the Gospel values of love and justice in our service to others.

December 18, 2011 † The Fourth Sunday of Advent Readings for the Week Reflection Question of the Week Dec 18 – 4th Sunday of Advent – 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16 Rom 16:25-27 Lk 1:26-38 What is one example of how I quickly responded to God’s will with the same willingness, obedience, and heartfelt trust as Mary?

Mass Intentions Dec. 19 — Dec. 25 Monday 7:00 a.m. Judy DiFilippo † 8:30 a.m. Ralph Fentress † Tuesday 7:00 a.m. Amelia A. Comia † 8:30 a.m. Ronald Bryan Mosich †

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Monday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Lk 1:5-25 Tuesday: Is 7:10-14; Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Lk 1:39-45 Thursday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56 Friday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lk 1:57-66 Saturday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lk 1:67-79 Sunday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:125 [18-25] Midnight: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 914]

Pray for the Sick and Homebound

Christmas weekend, no Mass Intentions

Ruben Aguilar, Ata Arman, Rosemary Arzaga, Alex Basoug, Carrie Bock, Susan Bock, Jesse Bolta, Blanche Brooks, Susan Buell, Marilyn Campbell, Mike Cimmarrusti, Bob Clairemont, Rae Cote, Sues Craig, Rob Dechaine, Natalie Dracup, Eloise Dunn, Gerald Erro, Dennis Evans, Dorothy Finne, Anita Forster, Lawrence Fuller, Marie Frater, Celia Gonzales, Ed & Teresa Grenier, Nelma Griffin, Eugene Hackbarth, Don Hess, Bernol Hartenstein, Colleen Henry, Geraldine Hodge, Bob Isky, Loretta Hermann, Lan Hopkins, Evan Huefner, Sal Huizar, Steve Kakuk, Sr., Marlies Kallen, Marla Kozlak, Dolores Manriquez, Bunny Martinez-Mesa, Jonathon Mills, Gloria Moreau, Kayvon Moshar, Jim Mulderig, Margaret Murphy, Peter Murphy, Betty Oakes, Gisela Ohmann, Louise & Teny Parray, Amit Patel, Regina Petrovich, Alec Pizzolo, Jane & Liam Putnam, Irvine Purdy, Neal Quigley, Thomas Remillard, Roger Richardson, Julia Rosales, Ramona Runkel, Cathey Ryder, Janice Saenz, Malgorzata Sieminska, Sarah Sizemore, Pam Smith, Sue Smyth, Fanny Sprouse, Robana Stenenson, Keanna Sviland, Ruth Titton, Ernestine Velazquez, Michael Walsh, Mary Ward, Eleanor Wattenburg, John Wilker, David Wilmes, Franco Zarate . . .

Saturday Sunday

Pray for Those Serving Our Country

Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Marvel S. Ibano † Kritine Vinuya 8:30 a.m. Catherine Welch † 7:00 p.m. Mariade Jesus Castro † Thursday 7:00 a.m. Belinda Te 8:30 a.m. Dave Stubbs † Friday 7:00 a.m. Helen Hilleges † 8:30 a.m. Barney Hoffski †

Financial Stewardship November 2011 (4) $86,608.33 November 2010 (4) $88,643.76 (4) designates 4 weekend month (5) designates 5 weekend month “Gift you have received, give as a Gift”

JSerra High School Liturgy Schedule Daily Mass in the JSerra Chapel – 7:15 am (M,T,Th,F) Mass on Wednesday – JSerra Pavilion – 10:00 am Eucharistic Adoration – M,T,F 8:00 am to 2:45 pm; Confession Schedule of Neighboring Parishes: St. Edward - Wed. 7 - 8:30 pm Sat. 4 - 5 pm Our Lady of Fatima - Sat. 3-4 pm St. Timothy’s - Sat. 3:30-4:30 pm St. Catherine: Sat., 4-5pm, 1pm prior to Spanish All parishes available by appt. Mass

SPC John Soto Alvarez, USArmy C3C Trevor Alexander Cutler, USAF SSgt Juan Carlos DeLeon , USMC Major John DiGiambattista, USArmy Brig. General Michael T. Flynn, USArmy Col. Charles A. Flynn, USArmy Sgt. Kristopher Gillespie, USArmy Lt. Mike Lauder, USN 1st Lt. Steven N. Moga BM 3rd Class Tim Murphy, USCG SSgt Anna Isabel Hernandez-Payne USAF Major J.P. Peligrino, USArmy Lt. Thomas Prestella, USAF Captain Ted Putnam Lt. Matthew Reynolds, USN SSgt Nicholas Mark Romer, USMC Sgt. Hana Romer, USMC Lance Corporal Charles Sandoval, USMC Major Robert J Skopeck, Jr., USAF PFC Jeremiah James Sola, USArmy E2 Desmond Armand Tripodi, USArmy SPC Danny Velez, USArmy SP4 David Wagner, USArmy Michelle Kanda, Peace Corps

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Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano

LETTER FROM OUR PASTOR

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Gathering on this final Sunday of the Advent Season, our hearts rejoice as the great Feast of our Salvation draws near. Amid the last minute gift buying, card sending and partying that is so characteristic of this time of year, we sometimes leave little room to silently reflect on the gift that God gives to us this Season. “How silently, how silently
The wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
 The blessings of His heaven.” So we sing in the famous Christmas carol, “O little Town of Bethlehem.” In Jesus, our way to eternal happiness opens as this child grows to maturity and gives his all for humanity. It is providential that our holiday season invariably begins with Thanksgiving. For the greatest gifts in our lives naturally call forth from us gratitude. During this Advent and dawning Christmas Season, I remain grateful for the many parishioners whose prayers and good wishes continue to sustain me in my physical challenges. With that in mind, I would ask for your special prayers as I undergo an important medical test this coming Thursday, December 22nd. The medication that I presently take through oral tablet will be injected directly into my spine to determine if I might be a future candidate for an internal pump that would continuously put this medication into where it is most effective throughout a 24-hour period. Individuals who are challenged with rigidity and ‘spasticity’ in their legs as a result of neurological conditions have found this procedure most effective. If the trial is a success then at some point in the early New Year I will undergo the surgery to implant the pump. The hoped for outcome of such a procedure will be the ability to walk a bit more naturally as it relaxes the rigidity in my legs. Beginning our new week in Christ, let us commend to our merciful Lord, all those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith, especially Mike Martinez. May they be at peace. Always forward, Msgr. Art

THE LOVE OF GOD AND THE LOSS OF A CHILD

Have you suffered the loss of a child through miscarriage, illness, or abortion? This kind of loss can leave a painful wounded place in our hearts. Margaret Jenkins, Spiritual Director at St. Killian¹s and Santiago de Compostela, specializes in prayer with those who have lost a child. I have personally benefited from her ministry related to the loss of three of my own children. This is a powerful ministry of forgiveness and reconciliation. Whether you have the symptoms of unresolved grief or simply would like the blessing that comes with healing prayer, please consider contacting Margaret at (949)454-6030 for an experience of God¹s unconditional love. If you have any questions, call Margaret or contact me, Lisa Williams, at (949)366-9383;

December 18, 2011 † The Fourth Sunday of Advent

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“CATHOLICISM: JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD AND DEEP INTO THE FAITH”

Ten week DVD series to help you witness the Catholic Faith as you have never seen it before! “Catholicism” is a groundbreaking documentary film series and multi-media study program. The ten-60 minute DVD episodes take viewers around the world and deep into the Faith, spanning over 50 locations in 15 countries—stunningly filmed in high-definition. “Catholicism” illustrates the truth, goodness and beauty of the Catholic faith in an epic media experience. Viewers will witness a vision of the Catholic Faith that has never before been seen. Created and hosted by Fr. Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. Fr. Barron is a prominent theologian, author, speaker and cultural commentator. Mission Basilica Adult Faith Formation will present the entire 10 episodes starting Tuesday, January 10.----7-9 PM in Youth Center (basement of the Pastoral Center). All are welcome. No cost. First episode: “Amazed and Afraid: The Revelation of God Become Man” To register, contact Eileen Smith 949-234-1354 or [email protected]. “Simply the most vivid catechism ever created: a high-def illustrated manuscript for the 21st Century; the best-ever film about the Catholic faith.” Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing blog. The “Catholicism” DVD series will be repeated on Mondays at 4 PM starting Jan 9 and Wednesdays at 9:30 AM starting Jan 11 in the Youth Center. www.CatholicismProject.org or www.WordOnFire.org.

CHRISTMAS FOR SERRA’S PANTRY FAMILIES TOY/GIFT DONATION Serra’s Pantry & Outreach Ministry’s Annual Christmas Party for our client families will be held in the School Gym( Parish Center) Sunday December 18 2 to 4 PM. As in the past, we are asking our parishioners to help with the event by making a toy donation for a needy child.

SAVE THE DATE!! INVITATION TO ALTAR SERVERS & THEIR FAMILIES!!

ANNUAL RECOGNITION OF ALTAR SERVERS MASS Saturday, January 14th, 2012, 10:00 A.M. At Holy Family Cathedral, Orange Following the Mass, there will be a reception in the parish hall for the Altar Servers and their families. For further information, contact your parish director of Altar Servers, or call the Diocese of Orange Vocations Office at (714) 282-3036.

CURSILLO NEWS

 Men's English Cursillo Retreat, Jan. 19th thru 22nd  Women's English Cursillo Retreat, Jan. 26th thru 29th  Men's Spanish Cursillo Retreat, Feb. 23rd thru 26th  Women's Spanish Cursillo Retreat, March 1st thru 4th The Orange County Cursillo web site is www.occursillo.org. Candidate and team lists can be found there. Palanca can be dropped off at the Mission Pastoral Center Religious Education office until 12:00 noon on the Thursday the retreat starts. Please contact John Kolodziej at 949-459-7193 or [email protected] for information about Cursillo.

VI SERENADE OF HOPE Mission Basilica School

“Serenade of Hope”. The Serenade is an annual dinner and dancing gala organized by the Mission Basilica School Parents Club. The gala’s purpose is to raise funds in support of the educational programs offered at our parish’s Pre-School through 8th grade school. The gala will be held on Feb. 11, 2012 at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort in Dana Point. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception at 6:00 pm, dinner and dancing at 8:00 pm. Silent and live auction opportunities will be available throughout the evening, with the legendary Mr. Rex Hudler of the Angels Baseball organization leading the live auction program. Tickets are $150 suggested donation per person.

WELCOME HOME MINISTRY –

Catholics Returning to the Church—Have you or someone you know been away from active participation in the Catholic Church for any reason? Welcome Home Ministry provides help and support for anyone who is considering returning to the Catholic Church. If you want to talk with someone about returning to the practice of the Catholic faith, please contact Al or Gloria Ravera, 443-9824 or [email protected]. Upcoming Young Adult Ministry (“YAM”) Events 2011 Fellowship meets 2nd and 4th Wed of the month @ the teacher’s lounge in the Mission Parish School: 12/28; 7-9 PM Email: [email protected] or call 949.373.5603 Connect on Facebook: South OC Young Adult Ministry

Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano A GIFT TO SHARE

Handiworks for the Outreach Ministry has been formed here in our Mission Parish. If you are interested and would love to share your talent in knitting/crocheting scarves, hats or mittens for individuals in great need, we welcome your help or donations. Please drop off your handiworks at the Pastoral Center, Monday – Friday from 9:00 am-11:00 am or the Parish Outreach Office, Monday-Friday from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Elaine Arguello at 949/443-6067 or by email [email protected].

INQUIRY INTO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Our parish has a “year-round” inquiry into the Catholic Church. If you or someone you know would like more information about the Catholic Church in order to become Catholic, you are welcome to attend our “inquiry meetings” which are held on Sunday mornings from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM in Rm C of the Mission Pastoral Center. Walk-ins are welcome! Or contact Eileen @ 949-234-1354 or [email protected] for more information.

ON-GOING BIBLE STUDIES AT THE PARISH

Cornerstone Catholic Scripture Study meets every Thursday in Rm D, from 7—9pm All are welcome to attend, continues thru April 2012. Contact Linda Tysdal 248-0522 or Cathy Bordages 481-3980. Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) given by Fr. Tim Peters, 7-8:15 Rms B & C on Monday Evenings contact Eileen Smith 234-1354 for more information.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION-----PREPARATION FOR ADULTS

Confirmation for adults will be celebrated on Pentecost Sunday, May 27, 2012. If you have not completed this sacrament, now is the time! In preparation, candidates will attend a 10 week program. Classes will be held on Tuesday evening, Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 6 & 13, from 7-9 PM in the Mission Pastoral Center, Room E. Each week a comprehensive and faithful DVD presentation of the Catholic Faith will be shown. Each presentation is an engaging and interesting look at the Catholic Church using art, architecture, literature, music and treasures of Catholic tradition to illuminate the timeless teachings of the Church. To register, contact Eileen Smith at 234-1354 or [email protected]. No fee.

December 18, 2011 † The Fourth Sunday of Advent CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE – 2011

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Monday, December 19 11:00 AM – 12:00 noon

Friday, December 23 Saturday, December 24 7:30 – 8:15 AM

8:00 – 9:30 AM

Masses for the Solemnity of Christmas Saturday December 24 Morning Mass at 7:00 AM (Basilica) Christmas Eve

4:00 PM - Cantor/Congregation (Basilica) 4:00 PM - Cantor/Congregation (Gym) 6:00 PM - Cantor/Congregation (Basilica) 8:00 PM - Vigilia Misa en Español 10:00 PM - Pre-Service Concert 10:30 PM - Festive Bi-lingual Vigil Mass (Basilica) Midnight Latin/Missal 1962 (Serra Chapel) Carol’s begin at 11:30 PM (Serra Chapel

Masses for Christmas Day Sunday December 25 8:00 AM Latin/Missal 1962 (Serra Chapel 9:00 AM Contemporary 11:00 AM Solemn Basilica Liturgy Mixed Ensemble 1:00 PM Misa (Coro en Español)

NO 7:30 AM OR 5:00 PM Masses on Christmas Day Masses for New Year’s Eve 2011

Saturday, December 31

7:00 AM (Basilica) 4:30 PM (Basilica) 6:00 PM (Español Basilica)

Masses for New Year’s Day 2011

Sunday, January 1, 2012

6:30 AM - (Serra Chapel) Latin Mass 7:30 AM - (Basilica) 8:00 AM - (Serra Chapel) Latin Mass 9:00 AM - (Basilica) 11:00 AM - (Basilica) 1:00 PM - (Basilica - Spanish)

NO 5:00 PM Masses on New Year’s Day

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Chapter IV V of Catholic Charities Auxiliary (CCA)

invites you to support our mission to serve the needy people of Orange County. Through our fund raising efforts, CCA contributed over $50,000.00 to help the hungry and homeless people of Orange County. We support various services including a counseling program for Veterans at Our lady of Fatima Church, a retirement center for assisted living seniors at Casa Santa Maria, and we provide recognition for women volunteers in Orange County with the annual Catholic Woman of the Year Benefit Luncheon. Please call a Board Member to receive an informative brochure and information on how you may join our Chapter: Teress Weber, 949-939-3715 ([email protected]) Linda Mandala, 661-6741 Theresa Weber, 713-6542 Elizabeth Luppi, 633-7096

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED/PARISH OFFICE

There is a need for volunteers between the hours of 3pm and 5pm, 5 days per week. The individual needs to be bilingual and able to assist parishioners with Mass cards and answer phones and questions as they arise in the Pastoral Center. Email [email protected]

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY

Looking for volunteers to assist our deacons in the baptismal ministry. Duties are: Helping on the third Sunday of the month with the group infant baptisms. Time commitment: 3 or 4 times a year – 2:15 to 4 PM on Sunday afternoon. Skills needed: Able to greet parents and families in a friendly way, help with the readings, carry water to the font, light candles, assist during the baptisms. Training provided. For more information, contact Eileen Smith at 949-234-1354 or [email protected].

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Declaración de la Parroquia de la Misión `Nosotros, la comunidad Católica de la Misión Basílica San Juan Capistrano, un lugar de peregrinación y de paz, estamos llamados a movernos “siempre adelante”. Bendecidos por nuestra diversidad y fortalecidos por nuestra identidad sacramental como hermanos y hermanas en Cristo nos regocijamos en vivir los valores del Evangelio de amor y justicia en nuestro servicio a los demás.

PREGUNTA DE REFLEXION DE LA SEMANA Semana del 18 de Diciembre del 2011 4° Domingo de Adviento, Ciclo B 2 Samuel 7,1-5.8-12.14.16 Romanos 16,25-27 Lucas 1,26-38 Tema: “La Virgen concebirá y dará a luz un hijo, y le pondrá por nombre Enmanuel, Dios-con-nosotros” Adultos: ¿Qué puedo hacer esta semana para acercarme a Dios? Adolescentes y Niños: ¿Qué puedo hacer esta semana para demostrarle mi amor a Dios?

MENSAJE DE LA SEMANA

En el camino del Adviento, hemos llegado al último domingo. Por eso la liturgia de este domingo nos insiste en la preparación para poder celebrar estas fiestas con verdadero sentido cristiano, abiertos a Dios, que se hace presente es medio de nosotros (EMMANUEL), y a los hermanos, que viven junto a nosotros. El anuncio de las promesas culmina en la Anunciación del ángel. Por eso, ante la realidad de nuestro mundo y de nuestra historia, la Iglesia descubre de nuevo la fuerza del Salvador, de Jesús el Mesías, el esperado que libera a los hombres de las esclavitudes que le acechan. Por eso, Él despertará en los hombres, -que le buscan y le desean-, los mejores deseos de justicia y paz (es la promesa a David: 1ª lectura); Él que ha sido el esperado durante siglos (2ª lectura). Pero Dios es tremendamente libre al elegir las personas y comunidades para llevar a cabo su proyecto de salvación: para esta misión salvífica no hay privilegios históricos de ninguna clase. María es el signo más claro de estos designios de Dios. Nosotros, ciertamente, tenemos el peligro de vivir estas fiestas excesivamente encerrados en nosotros mismos y en el gozo de la intimidad familiar, sin preocuparnos de extender ese gozo a nuestros hermanos, especialmente a aquéllos que más necesitan. Y esto es lo contrario de lo que nos ofrecen estos días tan significativos. En este clima, nos aprestamos a la inminente fiesta de la Navidad. Dios viene a salvarnos, pero se presenta en apariencias pobres. De ahí que no sea fácil reconocerle si “no se está en onda”. Es necesario prepararnos. Que el encuentro con Aquél que puede salvarnos sea una realidad. ¡Feliz Navidad, abierta a los necesitados!

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Martes: Miércoles: Jueves: Viernes: Sábado: Domingo:

Jue 13:2-7, 24-25a; Lc 1:5-25 Is 7:10-14; Lc 1:26-38 Cant 2:8-14 o Sof 3:14-18a; Lc 1:39-45

1 Sm 1:24-28; Lc 1:46-56 Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lc 1:57-66 2 Sam 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lc 1:67-79

Vigilia: Is 62:1-5; Sal 89 (88); Hch 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [1825]

Medianoche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95); Ti 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14 Alborada: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96); Ti 3:4-7; Lc 2:15-20 Día: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97); Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]

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Misión Basílica San Juan Capistrano CARTA DEL PASTOR Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Reunidos en este último Domingo de Adviento, nuestros corazones se llena de gozo al acercarse la gran Fiesta de nuestra Salvación. En medio de las compras de regalos de último momento, de envío de tarjetas navideñas y de las celebraciones de esta temporada, algunas veces se nos olvida, dentro de ese bullicio, guardar momentos de reflexión en silencio sobre el gran don o regalo que Dios nos da durante esta temporada. “Calladamente, ¡Dios nos da su incomparable don! Así también impartirá sus bendiciones hoy” Así cantamos en el tradicional villancico Navideño, “Oh Pueblecito de Belén”. En Jesús, se abre nuestro camino para la felicidad eterna, conforme este niño crece en la madurez y se da El mismo a toda la humanidad. Es providencial que nuestra temporada de fiestas invariablemente inician con la Fiesta de Acción de Gracias. Por los grandiosos dones que hemos recibido en nuestra vida, naturalmente nos inspira gratitud. Durante esta temporada de Adviento y los albores de la temporada de Navidad, me siento muy agradecido por todos aquellos parroquianos, cuyas oraciones y buenos deseos continúan sosteniéndome en mis desafíos físicos. Con esto en mente, quiero pedirles sus oraciones especiales ya que el Jueves 22 de Diciembre me harán unos exámenes médicos muy importantes. El medicamento que actualmente estoy tomando será inyectado directamente en mi columna con el propósito de determinar si puedo ser un futuro candidato para una bomba interna la cual de manera continua liberará directamente medicamentos hacia la médula espinal por un periodo de 24 horas. Las personas que han experimentado rigidez y espasticidad en sus piernas como resultado de condiciones neurológicas, han encontrado este procedimiento muy efectivo. Si este proceso funciona, entonces para inicios del próximo año voy a someterme a una cirugía para que implanten la bomba. El resultado que se espera para tal procedimiento será la habilidad de poder caminar de una manera más natural ya que la rigidez de las piernas tornara a relajarse. Al iniciar nuestra nueva semana en Cristo, encomendemos a nuestro Señor misericordioso, a todas aquellas personas que se han adelantado marcados con la señal de la fe, especialmente por Mike Martinez. Que descansen en paz, Siempre adelante, Msgr. Art

¿QUIERES SER MAS ACTIVO EN TU PARROQUIA? Si te gusta compartir tu fe con otras personas, te invitamos a que seas parte: EQUIPO DE CATEQUESIS BAUTISMAL, RICA: RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS SACRAMENTOS PARA ADULTOS ¡Anímense a compartir sus dones y tu fe con tu comunidad! Para mas información comuníquese con Margot Santos o Juanita Villalobos al (949)234-1360 Ext. 362 o al 234-1371

18 de diciembre del 2011 † 4° Domingo de Adviento

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HORARIO DE NAVIDAD – 2011

Sacramento de Reconciliación

Lunes, 19 de Diciembre 11:00 AM – 12:00 medio día

Viernes, 23 de Diciembre

7:30 AM – 8:15 AM

Sábado,24 de Diciembre MISAS DE LA VÍSPERA DE NAVIDAD Sábado, 24 de Diciembre

8:00 AM– 9:30 AM

8:00 PM - Vigilia Misa en Español ( No habrá Misa a las 6:00 PM) 10:00 PM—Concierto Navideño 10:30 PM—Misa de Vísperas de Navidad- (Basílica) — Bilingüe

MISA DEL DÍA DE NAVIDAD Domingo, 25 de Diciembre 1:00 PM Misa (Español)

MISA DE VIGILIA DE AÑO NUEVO 2011 Sábado, 31 de Diciembre 6:00 PM Misa (Español)

MISAS PARA EL DIA DE AÑO NUEVO 2012 Domingo, 1 de Enero, 2012 1:00 PM (Basílica)( Español)

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Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano

La Misión Basílica San Juan Capistrano y el Ministerio Hispano te invitan a: Las posadas 2011 Fecha

Ministerio

Lugar de la posada

Sábado 17 de Dic. 7:15 PM

#3 Ministerio de Hospitalidad

Domingo 18 de Dic. 7:00 PM

#4 Ministerio Extraordinario de la Eucaristía

Lunes 19 de Dic. 7:00 PM Martes 20 de Dic. 7:00 PM

#5 Grupo CREER Aída Gurrola #6 Grupo Jóvenes para Cristo

Miércoles 21 de Dic. 7:30 PM

#7 Grupo Encuentro Matrimonial y R.I.C.A.

Graciela Ruelas 2613 Paseo San Gabriel San Juan Capistrano (949) 218-0497 Susana García 30825 Calle Chueca San Juan Capistrano (949) 661-6717 Gimnasio de la Misión Basílica San Juan Capistrano Catalina Heredia 26585 La Zanja San Juan Capistrano (949)374-3727 Fam. Cisneros 26466 Calle San Antonio San Juan Capistrano (949)481-8027

Jueves 22 de Dic. 7:00 PM Viernes 23 de Dic. 7:00 PM

#8 Legión de María, Prebautismales, Coro Hispano #9 Grupo CHEC

Gimnasio de la Misión Basílica Silvia Gonzáles 26547 Calle San Luís San Juan Capistrano (949)493-5244

Para mayor información, comuníquese a la Oficina del Ministerio Hispano al (949)234-1360 Ext. 362

Sacramento de la Confesión durante Aviento. En el sacramento de la Confesión nuestros pecados son perdonados por Dios y renovamos la pureza de nuestro bautismo. Les invitamos a que experimenten el amor de Cristo a través del Sacramento de la Confesión el cual es un signo muy apropiado para expresar el arrepentimiento y la conversión desde el corazón mismo. Por ello y debido a que estamos en el tiempo de Adviento, habrá varios sacerdotes confesando, los siguientes días y horas: Sábado 17 de Diciembre de 8:00 AM a 9:30 AM Lunes 19 de Diciembre de 11:00 AM a 12 del medio día. Viernes 23 de Diciembre del 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM Sábado 24 de Diciembre de 8:00 AM a 9:30 AM Reconozcamos que todos somos pecadores y necesitamos preparar nuestros corazones para la venida de Cristo en esta gran fiesta de Navidad.

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