First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2013

"Stay awake! Be prepared." The

advice is clear enough. And chances

are, most of us are inclined to follow

this fervent instruction from the Lord. We'd like to be vigilant. But on its

own, the desire to be alert isn't

necessarily enough to keep us from

drifting off into a spiritual siesta.

How can we stay awake? Saint Paul

gives us a hint in today's epistle: "Put

on the armor of light...Put on the Lord Jesus Christ" (Rom 13:12, 14). Just as

light prevents physical sleep, so too

the light of Christ prevents spiritual

slumber. So when Jesus comes again-

even like a thief in the night-he will

find us ready and waiting. ©2013 Liturgical Publications Inc, LPI Resource Center.

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HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?

Baptism: You are welcome to pick up our baptismal preparation application at the parish office during the week or at the Welcome Table after Mass on the weekend. You may call Melissa Torres at 951-485-6673 ext 104 for more information. Ministry to the Sick: If you are unable to attend Mass due to illness or hospitalization, our Ministers are here to serve you. Please contact Sheryl Stanley at 951-924-8212 or call the parish office at 951-485-6673 ext. 104 Anointing of the Sick: this Sacrament is appropriate for those with chronic, persistent or terminal illness. We will be happy to schedule our parish priest to come and administer the sacrament. Please call 951-485-6673 ext 104. Parish registration: Are you currently registered in our parish? If not, please stop by the Welcome Table after Mass or the parish office during the week to fill out your family registration form. We will be happy to serve you!

Deacon Richard Heames, Pastoral Coordinator Fr. Gregory Elder Ph. D., Priest Minister

Mass Schedule Daily Mass: Monday through Friday @ 8:30 AM

Reconciliation: Saturdays: 4:00 - 5:00PM

Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00PM

Sunday Masses: English: 9:00 AM, 11:00AM &

5:00 PM Teen Mass

Spanish: 7:00AM & 1:00 PM

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Every Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Office Hours Mon., Tues., Thurs. 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Wed. 9:00AM to 6:00 PM

Fri. 9:00AM to 1:00PM

(Closed daily for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)

For list of Ministries & Leaders see page 7

10915 Pigeon Pass Rd., Moreno Valley, CA 92557 - Phone: 951.485.6673 - Fax: 951.485.3834

Email: stpatrick@sbdiocese.org

www.facebook.com/St.PatrickMorenoValley

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1st Sunday of Advent

December 1 through December 7

This week’s Sanctuary Candle burns to the Glory of God in honor of

ESPERANZA & ROSA VILLANUEVA

Requested by their family

Mass Intentions for the Week

Saturday, November 30 Anthony Santos Din †

Requested by his Godparents

Sunday, December 1

7:00 a.m. Deacon Ricardo & Cecilia Uribe

En honor de su 23rd aniversario

9:00 a.m. Nellie Williams †

Requested by her family

11:00 a.m. Jose & Isabel Maldonado ††

Requested by their family

1:00 p.m. Miguel Angel Cortez †

De parte de su familia

5:00 p.m. St. Patrick Community

Saturday, December 7 Loreto Cruz

Requested by Mary Culp

“Stay awake! Be prepared.” The advice is clear enough. And chances are, most of us are inclined to follow this fervent instruction from the Lord. We’d like to be vigilant. We’d like to be ready. When the ultimate Advent comes—when Jesus returns—we don’t want to be the one left standing alone in the field. But on its own, the desire to be alert isn’t necessarily enough to keep us from drifting off into a spiritual siesta. Consider the apostles in the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus gave them a similar instruction to the one he gives today: “Keep watch” (Mt 26:38). And what happened? They fell asleep. “The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak” (26:41). How about us? Can we really stay awake? Indeed, the season of Advent presents a challenge: Jesus asks us to be ready to greet him at any hour. Though our spirit may be willing, can our “flesh” pull it off? Especially in this month of holiday hustle and bustle, how can we stay constantly focused on welcoming Christ?

Saint Paul gives us a hint in today’s epistle: “Put on the armor of light...Put on the Lord Jesus Christ” (Rom 13:12, 14). Just as light prevents physical sleep, so too the light of Christ prevents spiritual slumber. When we invite Jesus’ Spirit into our hearts, it’s like keeping a vigil light flickering in the window of our souls. We may go about our business, but that expectant flame never burns out. So when Jesus comes again—even like a thief in the night—he will find us ready and waiting.

Desde los ataques de las Torres Gemelas del 11 de septiembre del 2001, no han dejado de estar alertas las autoridades en caso de algún posible ataque terrorista. Sin embargo, debemos de estar más alertas pues hemos sufrido otros “ataques terroristas” que han dejado una huella profunda de sufrimiento en nuestra sociedad. Hoy iniciamos el Adviento y las lecturas nos invitan precisamente a eso: a estar alertas y bien despiertos. ¡Luz roja! San Pablo advierte que es tiempo de despertarnos. Pero, ¿qué significa esto? ¿Cómo despertar? Es más que escuchar el despertador cada mañana... Este despertar es un nuevo comienzo que significa ver la cualidad que nos hace falta para comenzar de nuevo. Debemos practicar la habilidad de estar vigilantes. Si no estamos atentos perderemos fácilmente el camino. La vigilancia nos ayuda a ver la realidad de nuestro alrededor y de nuestra propia persona. Al vigilar, nos daremos cuenta en primer lugar del tiempo en que estamos. Es decir, es un tiempo que nos es muy familiar pero al mismo tiempo misterioso. El Señor Jesús y San Pablo nos recuerdan que la dimensión del tiempo no se mide con un reloj ni con el calendario. El tiempo que nos recuerda el Adviento es el tiempo de la acción de Dios en nuestra vida: es un tiempo sagrado y debemos darle importancia. No hay derecho a vivir a la ligera. Si perdemos este tiempo en nosotros mismos, ocupados solamente en nuestros egoísmos, ponemos en peligro la acción de Dios en este tiempo. ¡Preparemos nuestro corazón para recibir al Señor! Aprovechemos el tiempo en ser mejores.

©2013 Liturgical Publications Inc

Advent Prayer

F a t h e r , all-powerful God, your eternal Word took flesh on our earth when the

Virgin Mary placed her life at the service of your plan. Lift our minds in watchful hope to heart the voice which announces his glory and open our minds to receive the Spirit who prepares us for his coming. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. From catholic.org

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PARISH ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Pastoral Coordinator: Deacon Richard Heames Priest Minister: Fr. Gregory Elder Ph.D. Priest Moderator: Fr. Rafael Partida Administrative Assistant: Melissa Torres ext 104 Business Manager: Holly McCann ext 115 Faith Formation Coordinator: Chris Robbins ext 113 Faith Formation Asst. Coordinator (Spanish): Graciela Gutierrez ext 117 Information Support: Cheryl Harris ext 114 Youth Ministry Coordinator: Alesia Jester ext 119 Deacon Richard Heames ext 104 Deacon Austin Kilbourn ext 120 Deacon Ernie Lara ext 116 Deacon Joe Marino ext 116

Asta 11/24/13

Cantidad esta semana $ 12726 Cantidad obtenida desde Julio $ 12,683 * includes online giving Presupuesto semanal $ 12,959

El presupuesto representa el ingreso que se necesita y no incluye los artículos que fueron suspendidos como el mantenimiento de jardinería, el uso del A/C, etc.

2013 Diocesan Development Fund (DDF)

Fondo de Desarrollo Diocesano

Status as of November 25, 2013 / Estado de cuenta del 25 de Noviembre de 2013

Requirement/Requerido $ 63,200 Pledges Made/Promesas $100,259 Gifts Received/Recibido $ 86,232 Cash over goal $ 23,032

% of Goal / % de Requerido 137% # of Donors/ Donadores 479

Everyone should be receiving monthly statements (payment reminders) from the diocese by now . If you are not receiving them please contact Julio Chavez at the Diocese of San Bernardino 909-475-5462. DDF payments may be placed in the weekly collection basket as long as they are clearly marked “DDF.” ********************************** Todas las personas que tienen compromiso con el DDF ya recibirán su (recordatorio mensual) de la Diócesis. Si usted no lo recibe por favor comuníquese con Julio Chávez a la Diócesis de San Bernardino al 909-475-5462. DDF pagos se pueden hacer en la colecta de los domingos marcado con las letras claras del “DDF.”

St. Patrick Online Giving

We are “up and running” with our online donation site. Later this year, we will have an official kick-off however, if you would like to get started right now please use this URL:

https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/Default.aspx?cid=662

Look on the right side of the screen and click on “Sign Up For a New Account.”

Please contact Holly if you have questions: hmccann@sbdiocese.org

THIS WEEK AT ST. PATRICK’S

Sunday, December 1: 1st Sunday of Advent Toy Drive collection begins for Angel Tree Project

Monday, December 2: 8:30 a.m.~ ~ ~ Daily Mass 4:00 p.m.~ ~ ~ K-5: Formacion de Fe (MC) 5:30 p.m.~ ~ ~ K-5: Formacion de Fe (MC) 7:00 p.m.~ ~ ~ Music Ministry (MC) 7:30 p.m.~ ~ ~ High School Faith Formation (MC)

Tuesday, December 3: 8:30 a.m.~ ~ ~ Daily Mass 9:30 a.m.~ ~ ~ Senior Adult Ministry (MC) 4:30 p.m.~ ~ ~ 1st-5th grade Faith Formation (MC) 5:00 p.m.~ ~ ~ Young Apostles (SPH—back) 6:00 p.m.~ ~ ~ 1st-5th grade Faith Formation (MC) 7:00 p.m.~ ~ ~ Adult Confirmation + RCIA (MC)

Wednesday, December 4: 8:30 a.m.~ ~ ~ Daily Mass 9:30 a.m.~ ~ ~ Bible Study (MC) 4:30 p.m.~ ~ ~ 1st-5th grade Faith Formation (MC) 6:00 p.m.~ ~ ~ Middle School Faith Formation (MC) 6:30 p.m.~ ~ ~ Liturgy Committee (SPH) 7:30 p.m.~ ~ ~ High School Faith Formation (MC)

Thursday, December 5: 8:30 a.m. ~ ~ ~ Daily Mass 9:30 a.m. ~ ~ ~ Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (MC—Atrium) 4:30 p.m. ~ ~ ~ Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (MC—Atrium) 6:30 p.m. ~ ~ ~ The Journey: (MC—Holy Fathers & OLQP) 7:00 p.m. ~ ~ ~ Adult Formation Evening presented by Fr. Francisco Gomez 7:00 p.m. ~ ~ ~ Knights of Columbus

Friday, December 6: 8:30 a.m. ~ ~ Daily Mass 9 a.m.- 12:30p.m. ~ ~ Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament/Santísimo (MC) 9:30 a.m. ~ ~ Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (MC—Atrium) 4:00 p.m. ~ ~ Children’s Choir (MC) 4:30 p.m. ~ ~ Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (MC—Atrium) 6:00 p.m. ~ ~ Journey of Hope Immigration Ministry (SPH) 7:00 p.m. ~ ~ Grupo de Oracion (MC)

Saturday, December 7: 2:30 p.m. ~ ~ ~ 5:00 Sat. Choir Practice (SPH) 4:00 p.m. ~ ~ ~ Confessions (MC) 7:00 p.m. ~ ~ ~ Advent Music Concert (MC)

PARISH NEWS PARISH FINANCES

Through 11/24/13

Amount this week $ 12,726 Avg. Weekly Amount since July * $ 12,683 * includes online giving Avg. Weekly Budget $ 12,959

The budget represents the income we need to “get by” and does not include items that have been cut such as: landscape maintenance, A/C usage, etc.

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OUTREACH COMMISSION

Siga haciendo sus compras para Jesús y Recuerde añadir los artículos básicos:

Latas Frijol, Carnes, Verduras

Frutas, Sopas, Atún

Seco Arroz, Frijol,

Pasta, Avena, Sopas

Keep shopping for Jesus and remember to add to your list the usual items to donate to the Food Bank:

Canned Beans, meats, fruits,

vegetables, soups, tuna

Dry Rice, beans, pasta,

cereal, oatmeal, soups

UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS

DECEMBER: December 7: Advent Concert December 9: Immaculate Conception December 10: Advent Penance Service December 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day December 14: Word Commission Meeting December 15: Final day to donate gifts for the Angel Tree Project December 23-January 1: Parish office closed

Take the 2014 Synod Survey Pope Francis has energized our Church in so many ways. He is asking us to look at our own living of the Gospel as a witness of the Roman Catholic faith to others. One of the “basics” to which the Holy Father is urging us to return is the fundamental importance of the family as domestic church. To that end, Pope Francis will convene an Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops next October to focus specifically on the Pastoral challenges of the family in the context of evangelization.

It is the intention of the Synod to examine information on how parishes and areas throughout the Universal Church are living out various Church documents related to family life. In preparation for the 2014 Synod on the Family Pope Francis is seeking input from the Catholic faithful. Those interested in taking a Vatican survey of how Church teaching on family life issues is being lived local-ly are encouraged to visit the Diocesan website at www.sbdiocese.org and click on the corresponding link in the Resource Center. Responses must be submitted by December 10.

Participe en la Encuesta del Sínodo del 2014 En preparación para el Sínodo del 2014 Sobre la Familia, el Papa Francisco está solicitando la participación de los fieles católicos. Los interesados en completar la encuesta del Vaticano sobre la enseñanza de temas de cómo la vida familiar de la iglesia se vive localmente, se les invita a visitar la página Diocesana www.sbdiocese.org, seleccionen el enlace correspondiente en el centro de recursos ‘Resource Center.’ Las respuestas deben presentarse antes del 10 de Diciembre.

We want to express our deep thanks to the wonderful response by our Community of St. Patrick to the call for food. You were most generous— we were able to feed 69 families this year, without needing last minute purchases. Also, we were able to send over excess donations to support the Food Bank at St. Christopher parish! We also want to thank the volunteers who sorted food throughout the Sunday’s this past month— it made a great impact on organization! Finally, a big thank you to the Confirmation 3 Teens & Catechists who came during their week off of school to assist with putting the food baskets together and helped distribute them. Thank you one and all— this was a community effort that was beautifully supported and executed! We are truly blessed here at St. Patrick! God bless you and your families!

Confirmation 3 Teens organizing the baskets

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2013 Árbol del Ángel Proyecto en camino

Estamos emocionados de anúnciales el proyecto del Ángel del Árbol de este año. Usted vera los “Ángeles” disponibles en la pared. Este proyecto se ofrece a las familias que necesiten y estén inscritas en la parroquia para proveerle un regalo de Navidad a los niños, No adultos.

Para aplicar: por favor llene la forma y entrégala en la oficina de la parroquia antes del 4 de diciembre.

Para apoyar este Proyecto: Escoja un Ángel de la pared de la iglesia. Fíjese en la edad, sexo y algunas ideas que están en la lista atrás del ángel para comprar su regalo. Por favor traiga su regalo sin envolver y sus donaciones de papel antes del 15 de Diciembre. Para mas información, por favor comuníquese a la oficina al 485-6673.

2013 Angel Tree Project Is Under Way We are excited to announce this year’s Angel Tree Project is getting started. You will notice “Angels” available on the Angel Tree display. This project is available for registered parish families who may need help providing one or two gifts for their child/children this Christmas.

To apply: please fill out an Angel Tree application and submit it to the Parish Office no later than December 4th. To support the Project: Choose an Angel from the display. The gender, age and a few gift ideas are listed on the back of the Angel. Please bring your unwrapped donations to the church no later than December 15th. Family sponsorship: This year, we are introducing “Adopt a Family” Angels to this project. If your family would like to support a family this season, you will find Christmas Tree cut outs with the “wish list” of items all on one list.

For more information, please contact the Parish Office at 485-6673.

We pray for those who are ill especially: Cristy Serna, Felipe Borja, Ron Werner, Malama Talamaivao, Genoveva Anaya, John Cundiff, Janine McCarthy, Sally Hartwell, Anita Martinez, Shane Hanlon, Annette Weber, Shelby Nelson, Loreto Cruz, Eric Medel, Eddie Santos, & Marie McCall.

PRAYER & WORSHIP COMMISSION

Readings for the Week: Sunday: Is 2:1-5/Rom 13:11-14/Mt 24:37-44 Monday: Is 4:2-6/Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8 Next Sunday: Is 11:1-10/Rom 15:4-9/Mt 3:1-12

Lecturas para la semana: Domingo: Is 2, 1-5/Rom 13, 11-14/Mt 24, 37-44 Lunes: Is 4, 2-6/Mt 8, 5-11 Martes: Is 11, 1-10/Lc 10, 21-24 Miércoles: Is 25, 6-10/Mt 15, 29-37 Jueves: Is 26, 1-6/Mt 7, 21. 24-27 Viernes: Is 29, 17-24/Mt 9, 27-31 Sábado: Is 30, 19-21. 23-26/Mt 9, 35—10, 1. 6-8 Domingo siguiente: Is 11, 1-10/Rom 15, 4-9/Mt 3, 1-12

Immaculate Conception: Monday, December 9th

Mass at 8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.

Children and youth are encouraged to join the procession and bring a single

long stemmed rose to place at the stature of our Lady. This has always been a very well attended service and very heart warming to see the many children participate in this lovely show of affection for our Mother. *No Faith Formation classes the week of December 9-11.

Check your Bible Knowledge:

Q: In Genesis, name either of two husbands who lied, saying that their wives were their sisters.

A: Abraham (Gen 20:1-18) or Isaac (Gen 26:1-35)

This week’s Bible Quiz: Q: In Acts, what husband and wife team joined together to lie about a sale of property?

See next weekend’s bulletin for the answer...

We pray for the deceased especially: Myrna Valle Castellon, Maina Asamasaga, Linda Madrid, Louis Leroque, and Heriberto Macias.

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Teen Mass All Welcome! Sundays 5:00 pm

The TEEN Mass is the core of Youth Ministry giving teens and their families with a liturgy geared

toward their spiritual needs. The Mass, homily and music hope to

AWAKEN our participation.

The Journey H.S. Youth Nite “Prayer & Pizza” Thursday 12/5 6:30-8:30pm

Join us for a night of prayer, as we reflect on how we can

prepare our hearts during this advent season.

PLEASE NOTE: We will be moving down to the Ministry Center this

week!

Jammin’ 4 Jesus Teen Music Ministry Tuesday 12/10 6:30-8:30pm

All middle school and high school teen musicians and

singers are invited to join us and learn some uplifting music!

First Reconciliation Update: Reminder to all Parents with children preparing to receive the Sacraments of 1st Reconciliation this

year: Our second meeting will be this first week of December.

Interviews begin in January, 2014

CONFIRMATION 3 REMINDER! Just a reminder that our next class is on Sunday December 8th and will include a potluck. Please be sure to attend as we will be completing our Mandatory Diocesan Class, “Protecting God’s

Children.”

PARENTS: Also, the final retreat and the Parent Manila Envelope are PAST DUE! These MUST be

turned in by this class!

Questions contact Alesia Jester at stpatsyouthministry@gmail.com

WORD COMMISSION ATTENTIONALLWORDCOMMISSIONMEMBERS: WordCommissionMeetingSaturday,December14@2:00pm@St.PatrickHouseCHRISTMAS EVE

NATIVITY PLAY 2013

Children from the Tuesday and Wednesday Faith Formation classes, Catholic Schools and Catechesis of

the Good Shepherd are invited to participate in the Nativity Play at the 4:00 p.m. English Christmas Eve Mass.

Certain parts will be cast from each grade level. To avoid any selection of parts by popular vote, we will ask each child in the 5th, 4th 3rd and 2nd grades who would like to

participate to write down why they would like to be part of this play. 1st graders and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd grades may all participate if they come to that Mass with a

halo or towel that can simply transform a little one to a “Little Angel” or “Little Shepherd.” The Children’s choir

will lead the music as a choir of “Angels.”

Please review the flyer that went home with your child. The flyer must be returned to Chris Robbins by Dec.4

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OBRA DE TEATRO EN LA VIGILIA DE NAVIDAD 2013

Durante la Liturgia de las 7:00pm, tendremos la obra de La Natividad con los niños de las clase de Formación de Fe de los Lunes. Los niños serán seleccionados de los diferentes grados para participar, los niños de los grados 4,5,6 que quieran participar deben escribir un párrafo explicando

porque les gustaría ser seleccionados para participar en la obra. 1er grado y Kínder participaran los que vengan a

Misa y se transformaran en “Angelitos” o “Pastorcitos”. El Coro nos guiara con su música como “Ángeles”. Un volante será mandado a casa con los estudiantes esta próxima semana para que lo lea junto con su hijo/a y

escriba porque quiere participar en la obra.

Por favor regrese el volante a Graciela Gutiérrez antes del 2 de Diciembre

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ADMINISTRATION/LEADERSHIP: Building and Planning: Rudy Lopez 443-8937 Finance Council Chairperson: Patrick McCarry 485-6673 ext 115 Pastoral Council Chairperson : Maria Maramba 924-5371 Protecting God’s Children Coordinator: Melissa Torres 485-6673 ext 104 Technology Ministry: Glenn Jones 286-0279

COMMUNITY LIFE: Building the Kingdom: 780-6049 Covenant Keepers Men’s Group: Polo Aldaz 909-730-4663 Families of Faith: Janice Beckman 255-9101 Knights of Columbus: Tim Mahar—Grand Knight 789-2711 Marriage Encounter (English): Robert & Denise Borruel 653-7905 Marriage Encounter (Español): Martin & Martha Morua 485-9051 Photography Ministry: Sergio DeLaGarza 924-5110 Secular Franciscans: Dixie Marshall 485-2326 Senior Adult Ministry: Anita LeClair 653-4644 Social Committee: Yolanda Escoto 347-0726 Virgen de Guadalupe: Esperanza Aguilar 807-4602 Women’s Group/Retreats: Martha Amezquita 750-2798

OUTREACH: Immigration- Journey of Hope: Victor Estrada 247-7724 Respect Life Ministry: Sandy Hanlon 242-0988

PASTORAL CARE: Consolation Ministry: Dcn Austin & Ursula Kilbourn 485-6673 Ministry to the Sick: Sheryl Stanley 310-739-9060 Ministerio a los Enfermos Margarita Salazar 242-3670 Bereavement : Melissa Torres 485-6673 ext 104 After Care: LuAnn Thomas 315-3848 “Seasons of Hope”: Eileen Huddleston 750-0168 Prayer Shawls: Marianne Heames 561-1903 Natural Family Planning: Selena McKay-Davis 323-4636

PRAYER & WORSHIP: Altar Servers: Miranda Barriga 924-9864 Art and Environment : Linda Bengard 924-8595 Block Rosary: Charles Walker 247-7375 Eucharistic Ministers (English) Dennis Underwood 242-3801 (Español) Jose Luis Garcia 7:00 am Mass 488-0276 (Español) Guadalupe Estrada 1 p.m. Mass 247-7724 Grupo de Oracion: Bertha Garcia 247-9449 Hospitality Ministry: Joe Celentano 924-9393 Hospitalidad (Español): Francisco y Maria Garcia 653-0867 Lectors (English): Maria Maramba 924-5371 Lectores (Español): Hector Romo 242-2686 Liturgy Committee: Julie Bash 616-9258 Master Sacristan: Virginia Corona 488-0962 Men Retreats - El Carmelo : Fermin Amezquita 259-9467 Music Ministry 5:00 p.m. Sat: Sergio DelaGarza 924-5110 7:00 a.m. Sun (Esp): Francisco Arce 9:00 a.m. Sun: Donna Saldin 485-8719 11:00 a.m. Sun or Children’s/Youth Choir: Shirley Rafael 333-1637 1:00 p.m. Sun (Esp) : Ivon Rabago 243-5166 5 p.m. Sun Teen Mass: Don Holt 243-4834 Santo Nino Prayer Group: Robert & Dolly DeLeon 247-9594

WORD/CATECHETICAL: Baptism: Melissa Torres 485-6673 ext 104 Bible Study Group: Wednesday Morning (English): Mei Banta 924-2356 Los Miercoles en la mañana (Español): Jessie Betancourt 214-1930 Little Rock Bible Study: David Lara-Tellez 488-4742 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Marianne Heames 567-1903 Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Angela Robinson 242-6439 Confirmation Adults (English): David Lara-Tellez 488-4742 Adultos (Español): Graciela Gutierrez 485-6673 ext 117 Youth: Alesia Jester 485-6673 ext 119 Faith Formation and Eucharist: Chris Robbins 485-6673 ext 113 Formacion de Fe y Eucharistia: Graciela Gutierrez 485-6673 ext 117 Pre Cana Retreats: Holly McCann 485-6673 ext 115 RCIA—Adult: Deacon Joe Marino 485-6673 ext 116 RCIA—Children: Chris Robbins/Graciela Gutierrez 485-6673 exts 113 or 117 Small Faith Communities: Rosa Correa (Spanish) 909-855-9943 Jackie Baskett (English) 259-6940 Youth & Young Adult Ministries: Alesia Jester 485-6673 ext 119

MINISTRY LEADERS BY COMMISSION

An Invitation from the Vocations office:

We are hosting a Nativity Celebration Friday, December 6th @ 6:00 -9:00 pm. Caroling, piñatas, face painting, mariachi juvenile, etc. Fun for the entire family. It’s a potluck; please bring a dish to share and dress warm; this is an outdoor event.

Serra House 12725 Oriole Ave., Grand Terrace, 92313

Un Invitación de la Oficina de las Vocaciones

Celebración Navideña Viernes, 6 de diciembre de 2013, 6-9 pm Piñatas, mariachi juvenil, pinta caritas para los niños, etc…Diversión para toda la familia. Por favor traiga un platillo para compartir (pot luck) y venga abrigado este evento se llevara a cabo afuera en su seminario.

Serra House 12725 Oriole Ave., Grand Terrace, 92313

Esperamos verlos aqui.

OTHER DIOCESAN NEWS

UPCOMING ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES IN THE HEMET VICARIATE

Through the sacrament of Penance, (also known as Confession/Reconciliation) God offers mercy and forgiveness. In response to this gift, we are called to become vehicles of Christ’s love, making amends and restoring justice and the bonds that have been broken. Healed and forgiven, we are sent to work for peace, justice and love in our communities and world.

Receiving this sacrament during Advent is extremely encouraged, as we are preparing ourselves for Christ’s coming. Many parishes in our area will be offering Penance Services. Feel free to attend any of these services so that you may “come home” healed for the holiday. Tuesday, December 3 @ Holy Spirit @ 3:30pm/7:00pm Wednesday, December 4 St. Christopher @ 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 10 @ 7:00 p.m. @ St. Patrick Wednesday, December 11 @ St. Martha @ 7:00 pm Friday, December 13 @ St. Vincent Ferrer @ 7:00 pm

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Alessandro Blvd.

21866 Alessandro Blvd. Ste. C Moreno Valley

951.653.3832Mon.-Fri. 8am - 6pm • Sat. 8am - 3pm

24-Hour Emergency Tow Service 971.796.9758

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Accepting Fleet Service Accounts

We Provide Maintenance to US Postal Service

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For information & weekend dates contact

Robert & Denise Borruel

(951) 653-7905

"Love one another as I have loved you."

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Hablamos Español • 951.263.4386

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11875 Pigeon Pass Rd.951.485.2010

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951-247-4776

Helping Families Achieve Their Dream "Home Ownership"

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23888 Sunnymead Blvd.951-924-7815

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