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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 949.234-1354 (ENGLISH) CLASES PRE-BAUTISMALES FAVOR DE REGISTRARSE EN LA OFICINA PARROQUIAL 949.234-1360 X 362 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 949.234-1370

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 become involved in the parish, to become a part of this vibrant community. Parish Ministries

Liturgical Ministries

Parish Pastoral Council Members 2012

E.M of Holy Communion Coordinator

240-6552 Pat Smith

E.M +of Holy Com./Homebound

234-1354 Eileen Smith

Spanish E.M of Holy Com. Coordinator

Angelina Ceja

Lector Coordinator / [email protected]

498-5519 Stan White

Spanish Lector Coordinator

Dolores Tovar

Sacristan Coordinator / [email protected]

Don Heffern

Spanish Sacristan/Altar Server Coordinator

Vianney Cervantes

Altar Server Coordinator

Dave Snyder

Ushers/Greeter Coordinator

Wyatt McClean

Spanish Ushers/Greeter Coordinator

Carlos Lopez

Hispanic Liturgy Committee Director

Juanita Villalobos

Special Liturgical Coordinators Quinceañera Coordinator 234-1362

Angie Preciado

Wedding Coordinator [email protected]

Lisa Dittmer

Music Ministries Mixed Ensemble /[email protected]

234-1393 Matthew Gray

Hispanic Music Ministries

Matthew Gray

Contemporary Ensemble

Matthew Gray

Sunday Evening Liturgy

Paul Nguyen

Prayer Groups Rosary Prayer Group (Tues 6:45 Rm G) Spanish Rosary Group Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Jóvenes para Cristo Coordinator

496-8776 Marcy Welty Miguel Rodriguez 493-6181

Carla Kallen Juana Ozuna

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

Parish Finance Council 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 Sean Kelley Tom Mauro Joe Soto David Bordages

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 23, 2012 † The Fourth Sunday of Advent Reflection Question of the Week

Readings for the Week

December 23 – 4th Sunday of Advent Mi 5:1-4 Heb 10:5-10 Lk 1:39-45 How do I recognize the presence of God in my everyday events? Is it drowned out by other demands, or do I respond with praise, joy, and humility?

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Mass Intentions Dec 24-Dec 30 Monday 7:00 a.m. Sam Cannata † Ray Miller Family Christmas Eve No Mass Intentions Tuesday Christmas Day No Mass Intentions Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Floyd Nieblas † 8:30 a.m. Patricia Santos 7:00 p.m. Keyby Lopez Thursday 7:00 a.m. Shawna Futagaki 8:30 a.m. Dick Gabriel Friday 7:00 a.m. Chritopher Mandala 8:30 a.m. Jeanette McGregor Saturday 7:00 a.m. Barbara Turner 4:30 p.m. Susan Murphy 6:00 p.m. Victoriano & Juanita Ramirez † Sunday 7:30 a.m. Fran Yorba † 9:00 a.m. Mrs. Malinewski Patricia Struck 11:00 a.m. People of the Parish 1:00 p.m. Leonardo Lopez † 5:00 p.m. MaryAnn Adriance

Financial Stewardship November 2012 (4) $93,938 Offertory November 2011 (4) 86,588 Offertory (4) designates 4 weekend month (5) designates 5 weekend month “Gifts you have received, give as a Gift”

JSerra Catholic HS Liturgy Schedule Daily Mass in the JSerra Chapel – 7:15 am (M,T,Th,F) 2:45 (M, Th) Mass; Wednesday – JSerra Pavilion – 10:00 am; Eucharistic Adoration – M,T,Th 8:00am2:45pm 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

2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Tuesday: Vigil: 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] Wednesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Friday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Sunday: Sir 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

Attention Seniors A gentle reminder to mark your calendars to join and meet other seniors from our church for fellowship, friendship, and knitting/crotchet time. Senior Support Group meets the first Tuesday of the month, from 9:3010:30, Rm A.

Pray for Those Serving Our Country SPC John Soto Alvarez, USArmy LCP James M. Brion, USMC C3C Trevor Alexander Cutler, USAF SSgt Juan Carlos DeLeon , USMC Major John DiGiambattista, USArmy Lt. General Michael T. Flynn, USArmy Brig. Gen. Charles A. Flynn, USArmy Sgt. Kristopher Gillespie, USArmy Lt. Mike Lauder, USN Sgt Rudy Lee, USArmy Lt. Kevin Miller, USN 1st Lt. Steven N. Moga BM 3rd Class Tim Murphy, USCG SSgt Anna Isabel Hernandez-Payne USAF Sgt. Michael Werner, USMC Major J.P. Peligrino, USArmy Captain 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 Sgt Danny Velez, USArmy Sgt Michael Werner, USMC Michelle Kanda, Peace Corps

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LETTER FROM OUR PASTOR Dear Brother and Sisters, With the great Feast of Christmas just around the corner we are blessed this weekend to have our new chief shepherd, Bishop Kevin Vann, visit and celebrate the 11:00 AM Mass this Sunday morning. One of the early Church Apostolic Fathers, St. Ignatius of Antioch, wrote that, “where the Bishop is there is the Church.” And so it is for us this weekend. The presence of our new bishop is a powerful reminder to all of us that we are tied to a larger community of faith called a ‘diocese.’ As shepherd of our Diocese, Bishop Vann now is given the responsibility to ‘confirm the faith’ of God’s people in this growing and vibrant local Church. Over the nearly 40 years of service as priest in the Diocese of Orange, I have been privileged to serve under all of our previous bishops. I know that I’m getting older when our present Bishop is younger than I am! It was a great joy for me to be present with nearly 5000 faithful in the Bren Center on the 10th of December to witness the ‘seating’ of the fourth Bishop of Orange. Over the intervening years from the establishment of our Diocese in 1976 to the present, we have witnessed phenomenal growth in our local Church. Much of that growth and vitality has come through the cultural and ethnic diversity that has so enriched our Diocese over the years. This has indeed been an incomparable blessing for us as a local community of faith. As we celebrate the Feast of the Lord’s Nativity this week, let us be grateful for the ‘gift’ of a new Bishop from the Lord. Let us pray that the Lord grant him wisdom and endurance to truly be a faithful and loving shepherd of the flock that is now entrusted to his care. May our Christmas rejoicing be a time for all of us to give thanks to the God who is the giver of all gifts! As we begin this new week in the Lord, let us commend to his mercy all those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith. May they be at peace. Always forward! Msgr. Art

YEAR OF FAITH – READ THE CATECHISM IN ONE YEAR Want to read the Catechism of the Catholic Church in one year? It’s easy! Go to www.flocknote.com/ Catechism. Free sign up. They will send you a daily reading.

LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS 2013 “ENTER THE MYSTERY” The Los Angeles Religious Education Congress is the largest event of its kind in the United States. Offering in-service education and spiritual formation to those in catechetical and related ministries, it draws in excess of 40,000 participants during the four-day event with over 280 workshops covering a vast range of topics from spirituality, music and personal development to biblical studies and catechesis. Register now for this spirit-filled and enriching weekend! You can register online at www.RECongress.org or stop by the parish Religious Education office and pick up one of the Congress brochures. Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Office of Religious Education. February 21-24, 2013 at the Anaheim Convention Center, 800 West Katella, Anaheim. Registration deadline January 4, 2013. For more information contact Eileen Smith at 234-1354 or [email protected].

December 23, 2012 † The Fourth Sunday of Advent

Fellowship nights Young Adult Fellowship is for singles and couples in their 20’s and 30’s. When: every 2nd & 4th Wed Time: 7:30 pm to 9pm Where: Downstairs Lounge at the Mission Basilica School Email for more details:

[email protected]

PARISH MINISTRIES RETREAT – YEAR OF FAITH Mini-retreat and pot-luck luncheon will be held for those who are serving in parish ministries. This will be an opportunity to share with others about your ministry. All parishioners are invited as well, especially if you are interested joining a parish ministry. Come for information and to meet others who are actively involved Fr. Tim Peters will reflect on “What is true Christian Service?” Bring your favorite dish, salad, or dessert to share. SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 – Mission Pastoral Center, Room D from 12:15 to 2:45 PM.

May Christ fill your heart this season and all the New Year . . .

CORNERSTONE Catholic Bible Study presently on Christmas Break until Thursday Jan. 10. Come join us in the New Year for the study of GENESIS Room D Pastoral Center Thursdays 7-9 pm Linda Tysdal 949.248.0522 [email protected] Cathy Bordages 949.481.3980 [email protected]

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Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano DISCOVER THE POWER OF CONTEMPLATION! INCREASE YOUR SENSE OF WELL BEING AND PEACE! Contemplative prayer, reading and discussion around the teachings of Thomas Merton and other mystics will begin on February 5, 2013. Meetings will continue through June 18 on the first and third Tuesdays of the month – 7:30 to 9 PM in Mission Pastoral Center, Room B. Presented by Michael Mullard, MFT. Cost $6 for text and payable at first meeting. For further information and to register contact Michael Mullard 949-643-6977.

ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES BEGIN IN JANUARY If you are a baptized Catholic adult and have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation, the Church offers an opportunity to complete this sacrament on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2013. Preparation for this sacrament begins on January 8, 2013. Classes will meet for 10 weeks in the Youth Center, basement level of the Mission Pastoral Center. No charge to register. Please contact Eileen Smith at [email protected] or 949-234-1354.

PARENTING SEMINAR – RAISING FAITHFILLED CHILDREN Special guest speaker Dr. John Yzaguirre will be answering the important questions that we all have as parents who want to raise caring and faith-filled children. Don’t miss his interesting and helpful strategies to strengthen your children’s self esteem and self-confidence, grow their emotional intelligence and caring behaviors. Build a closer and happier family in 2013, the Year of Faith! SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2013: 2:30 – 4:30 pm – MISSION PASTOR CENTER—ROOM D - $10 per person. If you need childcare, contact Eileen Smith at 949-234-1354.

CATHOLICISM----A JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF THE FAITH Adult Faith Formation by popular demand, presents a redo of the ten-week DVD series CATHOLICISM presented by Fr. Robert Barron, Founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. If you have not yet seen this comprehensive and faithful presentation of what Catholics believe either in our parish last January or on EWTN, you won’t want to miss the repeat of this outstanding DVD series. In breathtaking cinematography, the truth of the Catholic faith is illustrated in a rich, multimedia experience. Each presentation is an engaging and interesting program using art, architecture, literature, music and treasure of Catholic tradition to illuminate the timeless teachings of the Church. In this grand Year of Faith, rediscover for yourself the beauty, goodness and fullness of the Catholic Faith. TUESDAY, JAN 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12 – 7:30 to 9 PM – Mission Pastoral Center, Youth Center (basement level). No registration fee. Bring a friend! Refreshments served. ontact Eileen at 949-234-1354 or [email protected]. One of the privileges of a Basilica Church is the honor to display the Coat of Arms of the reigning Pope over the threshold of its doors. Because of the intimate relationship between all Basilica churches and the See of Peter, this bond is reflected in the use of the papal coat of arms. Thanks to the generosity of a parishioner we were able to acquire the new Coats of Arms that now grace the thresholds leading into the Basilica Church. The Coat of Arms is that of His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI. When a new pope is elected, the Arms of the reigning pontiff will replace the present one.

NEW PAPAL COAT OF ARMS

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CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE – 2012 Sacrament of Reconciliation/ Sacramento de Reconciliación Monday, Dec 17 7:00 – 8:30 PM Friday, Dec 21 7:00 – 8:15 AM Saturday, Dec 22 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Additional Confessors

Masses for the Solemnity of Christmas Monday December 24 Morning Mass at 7:00 AM (Serra Chapel) No 8:30 AM Mass in Basilica

Masses for Christmas Eve

4:00 PM – Cantor/Congregation (Basilica) 4:00 PM – Cantor/Congregation (Gym) 6:00 PM – Contemporary Ensemble (Basilica) 8:00 PM - Vigilia Misa en Español Coro Preludio a las 7:30 PM 10:00 PM - Pre-Service Concert - Concierto Navideño Bilingüe 10:30 PM - Festive Bi-lingual Vigil Mass /Misa (Basilica) 12:00 Midnight - Latin/Missal 1962 (Serra Chapel) 11:30 PM Carol’s begin

Masses for Christmas Day Tuesday December 25 7:30 AM - Mass Organ & Cantor (Basilica) 8:00 AM - Latin/Missal l962 (Serra Chapel) 9:00 AM - Contemporary (Basilica) 11:00 AM - Solemn Basilica Liturgy (Basilica) Mixed Ensemble 1:00 PM - Misa (Coro en Español) (Basilica) NO 5:00 PM Mass on Christmas Day

Masses for New Year’s Eve 2012 Monday Dec 31 7:00 AM - (Serra Chapel) 8:30 AM - (Basilica) 6:00 PM - (Español Basílica)

Masses for New Year’s Day Tuesday, Jan 1, 2013 7:00 AM - (Serra Chapel) 8:00 AM - (Serra Chapel) - Mass in Latin 8:30 AM - (Basilica)

EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY TO THE HOMEBOUND Would you be interested in helping to take Holy Communion to the sick and homebound in our parish? In service to the parish, do you have a sincere desire to bring Christ to those who cannot attend Mass on Sunday? Qualifications: Mature adult Catholic over the age of 21 who is fully initiated (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) and is a registered member of the parish. You will be asked to be fingerprinted and you must complete training in “safe environment.” You will be required to attend training sessions in Eucharistic ministry. Please prepare a written letter introducing yourself and explaining why you would like to be a Eucharistic Minister to the homebound. Mail your letter by October 1 to Rev. Tim Peters, Mission Pastoral Center, 31520 Camino Capistrano SJC, CA 92675 or drop it off in the Parish office.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE Jose Ortega / Herlinda Diaz January 5, 2013 Jeffrey Inlow / Amanda Kopp January 12, 2013 Rafael Birrueta / Marisol Guillen January 12, 2013

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) As we near the end of the year, tax preparation season is rapidly approaching. Currently tax preparation volunteers are now being recruited to help parishioners and San Juan Capistrano residents with tax filing. Should you have an interest in volunteering to assist others with IRS 1040 A (short form) preparation, please contact Ana Cabrera at 714/227-8002. For those who wish to help, training is available.

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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER Parish Members in need of Medi-Cal Support Services may schedule an appointment with Esperanza at (949)-489-7742. She is available to meet every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the Month at Mission Basilica Outreach Office, 31522 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

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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

PREGUNTA DE REFLEXION DE LA SEMANA Semana del 23 de diciembre de 2012 4to Domingo de Adviento, Ciclo C Miqueas 5:1-4 Hebreos 10:5-10 Lucas 1:39-45 Tema: “Aquí está la esclava del Señor; hágase en mí según tu palabra” Adultos: ¿Cuándo te fue difícil confiar en el plan de Dios, como lo hizo María? Adolescentes y Niños: ¿Cuándo te es más difícil obedecer a tus padres o maestros y que puedes hacer para cumplir?

MENASJE DE LA SEMANA: Hoy afrontamos el último domingo de Adviento. Estamos ya a las puertas de la Navidad. Ha terminado el “tiempo de preparación”. El Señor ya está Aquí. El tiempo de la espera se ha cumplido. María es la figura central de este domingo. Lógicamente la invitación es que, juntamente con Ella, demos la bienvenida al “Dios-ConNosotros”. Nada menos. Lo que ocurre es que nos cuesta mucho aceptar que sea así. No es fácil entender a un Dios hecho Niño e indefenso. Ella, María, lo supo entender, y su sí hizo posible lo que parecía imposible. En este clima cuasi navideño y junto a María y con Ella, Hoy celebramos el Día de la Caridad, como una expresión de nuestra solidaridad con los más necesitados. La verdad es que también nos desconcierta que Dios se haga presente en los necesitados. ¡Vaya paradoja!

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes:

2Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89(88):2-5, 27, 29; Lc 1:67-79 Martes: Vigilia: Is 62:1-5; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Hch 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Noche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14 Aurora: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96):1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lc 2:15-20 Día: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Miércoles: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31(30):3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Jueves: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Sal 97(96):1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Viernes: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Sal 124 (123):2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18

Sábado:

1 Jn 2:3-11; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 5b-6; Lc 2:22-35 Heb 10:5-10; Lc 1:39-45 Domingo: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 ó 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Sal 128:1-5 o Sal 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] ó 1Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lc 2:41-52

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Lunes: Martes: Miércoles: Jueves: Viernes: Sábado:

Cuarto Domingo de Adviento La Vigilia de Navidad La Natividad del Señor San Esteban; Kwanza San Juan Los Santos Inocentes Quinto día dentro de la octava de Navidad; Santo Tomás Becket

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Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas, Con la gran festividad de las Navidades a la vuelta de la esquina somos tan bendecidos de tener a nuestro nuevo obispo y pastor principal, Kevin Vann, celebrando la misa de 11:00a.m. del domingo por la mañana este fin de semana. Uno de los Padres Apostólicos de la Iglesia de los primeros siglos, San Ignacio de Antioquía, escribió que, " donde está el Obispo, allí es la Iglesia. " Y así es para nosotros este fin de semana. La presencia de nuestro nuevo obispo es un recordatorio contundente de que todos nosotros estamos ligados a una comunidad de fe más grande llamada ' diócesis'. Como pastor de nuestra diócesis, ahora se le ha dado al Obispo Vann la responsabilidad de ' confirmar la fe ' del pueblo de Dios dentro de esta floreciente y vibrante Iglesia local. Por casi 40 años de servicio como sacerdote en la Diócesis de Orange, he tenido el privilegio de servir bajo la dirección de todos los obispos anteriores ¡Me doy cuenta que me estoy poniendo viejo cuando el Obispo es más joven que yo! Fue un gozo tan grande para mí estar presente con más de 5000 fieles en el Centro Bren el día 10 de diciembre para presenciar la instalación del cuarto obispo de Orange. Durante los años transcurridos desde el establecimiento de nuestra Diócesis en 1976 al presente, hemos sido testigos del crecimiento fenomenal en nuestra Iglesia local. La mayor parte de este crecimiento y vitalidad han provenido de la diversidad cultural y étnica que tanto ha enriquecido a nuestra Diócesis durante todos estos años. Esto en verdad ha sido una bendición incomparable para nosotros como comunidad local de fe. Mientras celebramos el banquete de la Natividad del Señor esta semana, sintámonos agradecidos por 'el regalo' del nuevo Obispo que el Señor nos ha dado. Oremos para que el Señor le conceda la sabiduría y perseverancia para ser un pastor verdaderamente fiel y amoroso para el rebaño que se le ha confiado. Que este tiempo de regocijo Navideño sea un tiempo para dar gracias al Dios quien es el dador de todos los regalos. Al comenzar esta nueva semana en el Señor, encomendemos a la misericordia amorosa de Dios a todos los que nos han precedido en la fe. Que el Señor les conceda la paz. ¡Siempre adelante! Mons. Art

¡VEN Y PARTICIPA, SE PARTE DE TU COMUNIDAD! Se necesitan personas como tú en: EQUIPO DE CATEQUESIS BAUTISMAL, RICA: RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS SACRAMENTOS PARA ADULTOS, CATEQUISTA PARA NIÑOS LECTOR, MINISTRO EXTRAORDINARIO DE LA EUCARISTIA, UJIER ¡Anímate a compartir tus dones y fe! Llame a la oficina para el Min. Hispano 234-1360, x:362.

SACRAMENTOS PARA ADULTOS: Aunque es parte de la cultura hispana el bautizar a los niños cuando son pequeños, el bautismo de adultos se ha convertido en algo “nuevo” para nosotros, nuevo no en cuanto a que antes no haya existido, sino que ahora se ha tomado conciencia de él y se está respondiendo a una realidad pastoral. El número de hispanos no bautizados es cada vez mayor; asimismo, el número de adultos que piden ser bautizados o admitidos en la plenitud de la comunión de la Iglesia católica, es cada día más grande. En la Vigilia Pascual, además de recibir el Bautismo, también reciben la Confirmación y la Sagrada Comunión. Durante el proceso, se participa en distintas etapas, así como ritos. Estos nuevos miembros, pueden ser desde niños mayores de 7 años hasta adultos. ¡NO ESPERES MAS! Si eres mayor de 18 años y aún no has recibido los sacramentos de BAUTISMO, CONFIRMACIÓN o COMUNIÓN. Te invitamos a que vengas y te prepares. Tenemos clases para ti. Domingos a las 10:30a.m., salón “F” y Miércoles a las 6:00p.m. en el “Salón Serra” del Centro Pastoral (sótano). Para más información llama a la Oficina del Ministerio Hispano (949) 234-1360, ext. 362.

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La “puerta de la fe” y nuestras “puertas” Meditación “La puerta de la fe” (Hechos 14:27) está siempre abierta para nosotros. Nos introduce en la vida de comunión con Dios y nos permite la entrada en su Iglesia. Se cruza ese umbral cuando la Palabra de Dios se anuncia y el corazón se deja plasmar por la gracia que transforma (ver Benedicto XVI, La puerta de la fe, 1). Este Año abre la puerta de la fe invitándonos a renovar nuestra amistad con Cristo y a redescubrir las enseñanzas de la Iglesia, y el Adviento abre la puerta de un nuevo año litúrgico. Con la apertura de estas “puertas” espirituales, considere cómo parecen las puertas físicas en nuestras vidas: nuestra iglesia parroquial, nuestra casa o apartamento, incluso mi habitación. ¿Qué ve la gente, afuera, antes de que abre la puerta? ¿Hay ramas, flores, una corona de Adviento—adornadas a lo mejor con cintas o tejidos de colores (¿litúrgicos?) apropiados—que ofrecen una bienvenida sin palabras que proclama un saludo afectuoso y personal? Además de información práctica, es posible que el vestíbulo de la iglesia ofrezca una meditación visual también. Durante este Año de la Fe, ¿por qué no hacer lo mismo en casa por el resto del año? Las decoraciones navideñas, adentro o afuera, ya son la costumbre. ¿Por qué no planear algo similar para el Adviento, la Cuaresma, la Pascua o incluso el Tiempo Ordinario? Coloque el pesebre navideño de la familia en un lugar de honor justo dentro de la puerta, para que los visitantes a su casa puedan verlo inmediatamente. Durante la Cuaresma, reemplácelo con un crucifijo, luego un icono de la Resurrección o un cirio pascual, una imagen de Nuestra Señora durante el mes de mayo, etcétera. Misión Adornar las puertas y las entradas durante cada estación del año a lo largo de este Año de la Fe con proclamaciones visuales de fe que prometen la hospitalidad de los que abren esas puertas… y el corazón. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

ENCENDIENDO la CUARTA VELA de la CORONA DE ADVIENTO

Llegamos al momento especial… LA ESPERA HA TERMINADO. YA ESTA AQUÍ “DIOS-CON-NOSTROS” ORACIÓN: Ya están, Señor, las cuatro velas del Adviento encendidas. Y la luz habita entre nosotros, como lo hizo históricamente un día, gracias a una mujer sencilla que oyó la Palabra de Dios, confió en Él y lo alumbró entre los hombres. La Navidad está tan cerca que la podemos tocar. La esperanza está ya tan madura que ya es casi una realidad.

Y ahí, Señor, entre la realidad y la esperanza, queremos poner nuestros corazones, a imagen de María, para que Tú los llenes de la luz que refleja tu presencia en el mundo. Y, con ellos, queremos ofrecerte nuestros deseos de vivir una Navidad alejada del consumo y del materialismo.

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