Pastor/Párroco Rev. Bill Cao

Parochial Vicars/ Vicarios Parroquiales Rev. Thomas Tran, SVD

Rev. Carlos Leon

Deacons/Diáconos Rev. Mr. August Mones

Rev. Mr. Salvador Sánchez

CELEBRACIONES SACRAMENTO DE LA EUCARISTIA: Misas los Domingos: 7:45AM, 12:30 PM, 4:45PM y 6:30PM Misa los Jueves y Viernes: 7:00 PM

SACRAMENTO DE RECONCILIACION: Miércoles, 5:30 – 6:30 PM Sábado, 3:30 – 4:30 PM

SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO: Favor de hacer una cita con el sacerdote o diácono con seis meses de anticipación

SACRAMENTO DE BAUTISMO: Favor de llamar a la oficina parroquial

UNCION/COMUNION A LOS ENFERMOS: Favor de llamar a la oficina parroquial para hacer arreglos.

CELEBRATIONS SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST: Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday Masses: 6:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:00 AM Weekday Masses: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM Saturday, 8:00 AM Perpetual Help Novena Mass: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Wednesdays, 5:30 – 6:30 PM Saturdays, 3:30 – 4:30 PM or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Please contact one of the parish priests or deacon at least six months prior to marriage.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Please contact the parish office. ANOINTING/COMMUNION TO THE SICK: Please contact the parish office to make arrangements.

January 7, 2018 Enero 7, 2018

Email address: stanthonyclaret@yahoo.com Parish Website: stanthonymaryclaret.org OFFICE HOURS/HORARIO DE OFICINA:

Monday-Friday/Lunes-Viernes: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Saturday/Sábado: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Sunday/Domingo: 9:00AM to 12:30 PM

Page Two The Epiphany of the Lord / La Epifanía del Señor January 7, 2018

The Journey of the Magi-Our spiritual journey

On the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, let us reflect on the journey of the magi, which represents the spir-itual journey of each one of us towards the fullness of truth.

The word epiphany, from the Greek word "epiphainein," which means “reveal”, divine manifes-tation to humanity. The Gospel tells us these wise men came from the East, unlike the Jews who antici-pated the coming of the Messiah, do not know the prophecy but have received the light of faith from on high, illumined by the bright star. They responded to the invitation through concrete actions: prepared the gifts and set on! The journey to look for Christ, by diligently following the guiding heavenly light. There were moments of doubt and confusion on the adven-ture, but they did not hesitate to ask for help in con-sulting King Herod to reach their desired destina-tion. Finally, they arrived, seeing Jesus in the man-ger surrounded by his beloved parents, the shep-herds, and animals, they bowed down to adore Him, offered Him their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And then they went back home by taking a different path as instructed in their dream.

What does all of this mean for us today?

Like the magi, we must be opened to God’s sign; we must willing to act decisively – walk in faith, and offer the gift of ourselves to God; we must persevere on the journey to worship Christ despite challenges and hardship; and we must willing to change, “to go back by a different route”, we must get rid of whatever is in opposition to the divine will in our lives.

El viaje de los Reyes Magos-Nuestro viaje Espiritual

En la celebración de la Epifanía del Señor, reflexio-nemos sobre el viaje de los Reyes Magos, que repre-senta el viaje espiritual de cada uno de nosotros ha-cia la plenitud de la verdad.

La palabra Epifanía, de la palabra griega "epiphainein", que significa "revela" divina manifesta-ción a la humanidad. El Evangelio nos dice que estos Reyes Magos vinieron del Oriente, a diferencia de los judíos que anticipan la venida del Mesías, no co-nocen la profecía pero han recibido la luz de la fe desde lo alto, iluminada por la estrella brillante. Res-pondieron a la invitación a través de acciones con-cretas: prepararon los regalos y se fueron. El viaje a buscar a Cristo, diligentemente siguiendo la luz ce-lestial. Hubo momentos de duda y confusión en la aventura, pero no dudaron en pedir ayuda al rey He-rodes para llegar a su destino deseado. Por último, llegaron, ver a Jesús en el pesebre rodeado de sus amados padres, pastores y animales, inclinaron para adorarle, le ofrecieron sus regalos de oro, incienso y mirra. Y luego volvieron a casa tomando un camino diferente como se les indico en su sueño.

¿Qué significa todo esto para nosotros hoy?

Como los Reyes Magos, debemos abrimos a la señal de Dios; debemos estar dispuestos a actuar con de-cisión, caminar con fe y ofrecer el don de nosotros mismos a Dios; debemos perseverar en el camino para adorar a Cristo a pesar de desafíos y dificulta-des; y hay que querer cambiar, "para volver por una ruta diferente", debemos deshacernos de todo lo que está en la oposición a la voluntad divina en nuestras vidas.

Christmas Season / Tiempo de Navidad

The liturgical season of Christmas begins with the vigil Masses on Christmas Eve and concludes on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. During this season, we celebrate the birth of Christ into our world and into our hearts, and reflect on the gift of salvation that is born with him…including the fact that he was born to die for us.

El tiempo litúrgico de Navidad comienza con las misas de vigilia en la víspera de Navidad y concluye en la fiesta del Bautismo del Señor. Durante esta temporada, se celebra el nacimiento de Cristo en nuestro mundo y en nuestro corazón, y reflexionar sobre el don de la salvación que nace con él ... incluyendo el he-cho de que él nació para morir por nosotros.

The Nativity of the Lord

La Natividad del Señor

The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

La Solemnidad de Santa María, Madre de Dios

The Epiphany of the Lord

La Epifanía del Señor

The Baptism of the Lord

El Bautismo del Señor

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Bulletin Deadline We kindly ask that bulletin articles for:

Sunday, January 21,be submitted by Thursday, January 11.

Plazo para Anuncios en el Boletín Favor de entregar sus anuncios para el Boletín del:

Domingo, 21 de Enero antes del Jueves, 11 de Enero.

Reservation of Masses to be said for your loved ones, from January 2018 to June 2018 can now be reserved in person at the rectory office Monday - Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Reservaciones de Misas para sus seres queridos, de Enero 2018 hasta Junio 2018, ya se

pueden reservar en persona en la oficina parroquial de Lunes a Viernes de 9:00am a 4:00pm.

End of Year Statements for 2017 will be mailed to those parishioners who have contributed $250.00 or more.

If you contributed less than $250.00 and wish to receive a copy of your statement, please call the rectory office at (714) 776-0270 Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Las Contribuciones de Fin de Año del 2017 serán enviados por correo a los feligreses que han

contribuido $250.00 o más al año. Si su contribución fue menos de $250.00 al año y usted desea recibir su estado de cuenta, por favor llame a la oficina parroquial al (714) 776-0270 de Lunes a Viernes de 9:00am a 4:00pm.

Liturgy Committee Meeting There will be a Liturgy Committee Meeting with Fr. Bill Cao, on Wednesday, January 10th at 7:00pm in the St. Matthew’s Room #101 for the following Ministry Leaders; Altar Servers, Lectors/Commentators, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, Music, Deacons, Religious Education and Confirmation Directors. If the Leader cannot make it, please send a representative from your ministry/group. Please arrive on time.

Junta del Comité de Liturgia Habrá una Junta para el Comité de Liturgia con el Padre Bill Cao, el Miércoles, 10 de Enero a las 7:00pm en el salón San Mateo #101 para los Líderes de los Ministerios siguientes: Servidores del Altar, Lectores/Comentadores, Ministros de la Eucaristía, Ministros de Hospitalidad, Música, Diáconos, Directoras de Educación Religiosa y Confirmación. Si el Líder no puede asistir, favor de mandar un representante de su ministerio/grupo. Por favor lleguen a tiempo.

Rite of Acceptance into the order of Catechumens This is the liturgical rite, marking the beginning of the period of the catechumenate, as the candidate express and the Church through the community, accepts their intention to respond to God’s call to follow the way of Christ. This rite is usually celebrated on some annual date, preferably on a Sunday liturgy where the fuller assembly is present. It will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 9:30am.

Rito de Aceptación en el Catecumenado Este es el rito litúrgico, marcando el principio del período del catecumenado, mientras los candidatos expresan aceptan su intención de responder al llamado de Dios siguiendo el camino de Cristo y de aceptar la enseñanza de la Iglesia. La Iglesia acepta esta intención. Este rito es por lo general celebrado en alguna fecha anual, preferentemente en una liturgia del domingo donde la comunidad esta presente. Se llevara acabo el Domingo, 14 de Enero, 2018 a las 12:30pm.

Nuestro Ministerio de Duelo ofrece varios servicios a los miembros de la parroquia dándoles apoyo y comprensión en el momento de la muerte de un ser querido.

Ofrecemos ayuda para planear la Misa, escogiendo las lecturas, oraciones y alabanzas que celebran los recuerdos mas queridos del difunto.

Los arreglos para el Servicio de Oración o Rosario. Planificación y preparación de una Misa Memorial

celebrada cada año para conmemorar a aquellos que fallecieron en el ultimo año.

Se extiende una invitación a todos aquellos que desean ser parte de este ministerio. La necesidad es grande y los proveedores son pocos.

Para mas información favor de llamar a Stella Hanna (714) 774-4484 o Vicky Inzunza (714) 932-2740

When: Sunday, January 14, 2018

10:30 AM Gathering/Procession from Parish Center to the Church

11:00 AM

Mass in Church

12:00 PM Procession from Church to the

Parish Center/ Sinulog

12:30 PM

Fellowship/Lunch in the Parish Center

1:00PM

Program/Entertainment in the Parish Center

PLEASE COME IN YOUR FILIPINIANA ATTIRE

For Donations/Questions, please contact: Rita Wisco 714-469-8143

Beth Boschma 714-856-7466

The Santo Nino (Holy Child) is a Roman Catholic title of Jesus Christ associated with a religious vested statue of the Infant Child Jesus, venerated by the Filipino Catholics who believe it to be miraculous. It is the oldest religious Christian image in the Philip-pines. On April 15, 1521, the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrived and planted the cross on the shores of Cebu, Phil-ippines, claiming the territory for Spain. He presented the image of the child Jesus, the Santo Nino, as baptismal gift to Hara Ami-han (who later became Queen Juana), wife of Rajah (King) Humabon. Along with the rulers of the island, the natives were also baptized to the Roman Catholic Church, hence the start of the acceptance of Roman Catholicism in the Philippines. At the mo-ment of receiving the holy image, it was said that Queen Juana danced with joy bearing this image of the child Jesus. With the

other natives following her example, this moment was regarded as the first Sinulog.

The word Sinulog comes from the Cebuano adverb “sulog” which roughly means “like water current movement”; it describes the forward-backward movement of the Sinulog dance. This dance dramatizes the coming of the Spaniards and presentation of the Santo Nino to the Queen. A popular theme among the Sinulog dances is Queen Juana holding the Santo Nino in her arms and using it to bless her people who are often afflicted by sickness caused by demons and other evil spirits. In Cebu, Philippines, the Sinulog is an annual 9-day festival of street parades with participants in bright colored costumes dancing to the rhythm of drums, trumpets and native gongs. The festival commemorates the Filipino people’s pagan origin and their acceptance of Roman Catholi-

cism.

During the Spanish colonial era of the Philippines, the Santo Nino, was given the highest military rank of Captain-General. For this reason, the image wears a red cape, symbolizing the rank of a general in military boots. Its complete given historical rank is “Celestisimo Capitan General de las Esfuerzas Espanolas in Filipinas” (The Most Heavenly Captain General of the Spanish Forc-es in the Philippines.) The Holy Child’s feast is liturgically celebrated every 3rd Sunday of January, during which devotees carry a Santo Nino image onto the street fiesta dancing celebrations. The image is one of the most beloved and recognizable cultural icons in the Philippines. In the 18th century, Pope Innocent XIII approved the special texts for use during the local feast of the San-to Nino in the Philippines, followed by the Sinulog festival. In 1965, Pope Paul VI bestowed his Apostolic blessing on the image by also making its shrine in Cebu as a Minor Basilica. In 1981, St. Pope John Paul II gave his papal endorsement for the image in his Mass for Families. The devotion to the Holy Child of Cebu shares its worldwide veneration of the Infant Jesus of Prague. At St. Anthony Claret Church, the celebration this year will be held on January 14, 2018 at the 11:00 am Sunday Mass to be followed by

a Procession and Fellowship. Source: Wikipedia

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Masses for the Week / Misas para la Semana Monday, January 8: The Baptism of the Lord 6:30 am Birthday Intentions of Diego Gonzalez 8:30 am Federico Miclat †

Tuesday, January 9: 6:30 am David Hernandez and Alejandra Ruiz † 8:30 am Intentions of Marilyn St. Paul

Wednesday, January 10: 6:30 am Intentions of Mercy Eslinger 8:30 am For the People of the Parish 7:00 pm Intentions of Elizabeth Gonzalez

Thursday, January 11: 6:30 am Intentions of Alfredo & Manuel Ruvalcaba 8:30 am Intentions of Baby Elijah Morales 7:00 pm Jesus Guadalupe Morquecho †

Friday, January 12: 6:30 am Luis Ruvalcaba † 8:30 am John De Souza † 7:00 pm Juan Manuel Gutierrez †

Saturday, January 13: St. Hilary 8:00 am Intentions of Kimberly Gonzalez and Family 5:00 pm Henry D’Souza †

Sunday, January 14: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 am For the People of the parish 7:45 am Divina Misericordia 9:30 am Intentions of Ryan Ruelas 11:00 am Feast of Santo Niño 12:30 pm Jesus Guadalupe Morquecho † 4:45 pm Daniel y Cenén Ramos y Amparo Gonzalez† 6:30 pm Ramon Moreno †

PRAY FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH / OREMOS POR LOS ENFERMOS

Khloe Alexander, Alicia, Manuel & Alfredo Ruvalcaba, Maria Samora, Michael Swanson, Raul & Luis Romero, Jaime Cedillo, Allison Hoekstra, Ramiro Macias, Tracy L. Garcia,

Jesse Gomez, Ezequiel Martinez, Jorge Armando Mendoza, Judith Ramat, Baby Carlos Leopoldo Vega, Audrey & Lucas Chua, Eusebia y Franciso Barajas, Maria Elena Perez Ortiz, Leopoldo Vazquez, Arthur Kirby, Tina Hitt, Richard & Louise Cerecedes, Louie Asti, Diane Rodriguez, Rick Ferrell, Bertha Alicia Gutierrez, Samuel y Rufina Robles, Maria G. Herrera, Serenity Grace Sullivan, Joseph Lemon, Pedro Ruiz Paz, Andrew Guest, Anne Schueltz, Eduardo Lopez, Gloria Garcia, Ramiro Macias, David Almanza, Rodolfo Rogel, Leonardo Figueroa, Saul Sanchez, Gloria Manjarrez, Elizabeth Christiensen, Baby Elijah Morales, Alice Morales, Tina Hitt, And for the Deceased/Y por los Difuntos: Olivia Cuneo, Carmen Bogarin, Luz Hernandez, Annie Herrera and Maria Elena Espindola, R.I.P - D.E.P.

PSA 2017 - Thank You! Please continue to make your payments. These rebates will help to start our projects of renovation in the church vestibule and the painting of the Rectory offices.

610 Families/Familias $159,012.00 Pledged/Promesas

$112,319.00 Paid/Pagados

PSA 2017 - Gracias! Por favor continúen haciendo sus pagos a la Campaña Para Servicios Pastorales. Los reembolsos nos ayudarán a comen-zar los proyectos de reparación en el vestíbulo del templo y las oficinas parroquiales.

SUNDAY OFFERTORY

Sunday 12-31-17: $ 13,127.49 Electronic Giving: $ 252.00 Total Offertory 2017: $ 13,379.49 1-2-2017 $10,274.19 1-1-2018 1,661.00

THANK YOU!

ONLINE GIVING

Why Give Online? Simple and automatic, no distractions, easily track your donations.

To use online giving, please go to www.stanthonyclaret.org and click on “Donate Today”

Thank you for your support of parish ministries! ¡Gracias por su apoyo a los ministerios parroquiales!

Men’s Retreat The Retreat will be held January 19-21 (Friday-Sunday), at Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center, in Sierra Madre.

To make reservations, please call Joel Inzunza at (714) 535-4518 or

Mavi Perez at (714) 363-2637.

Consider sending a father or son, as a gift

St. Anthony Claret Youth Faith Formation

GRACE Youth Night Thursdays 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Rooms 100 & 101

High School Youth Ministry is open to all high school age youth (9th-12th Grade) Bring a friend or

two for Fun* Faith* Food* Fellowship

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Sunday/Domingo

1/07/18

Monday / Lunes

1/08/18

Tuesday/ Martes

1/09/18

Wednesday/Miércoles

1/10/18

Thursday/ Jueves

1/11/18

Friday/ Viernes

1/12/18

Saturday/Sábado

1/13/18

9:30-11:00 AM Holy Rosary Choir

Rehearsal St. Matthew #101

4:45-6:00 PM Legion of Mary St. Rita room

9:30 - 10:30AM Bible Study

Classes Room 104

8:00 AM-4:00 PM Mobile Dental Clinic St. Vincent De Paul Church Parking Lot

5:30-7:00 PM Religious

Education Classes Rooms 105-119,

St. James, St. Rita

5:00 PM

BINGO Parish Center, St. James &

St. Rita

9:00-10:30 AM Clases de Educación Religiosa Salones

104-119, SJ, SR,

10:00 AM-12:00 PM Coro San Antonio Salón Santa Rita

5:30-7:00 PM Clases de RICA

Salones 105 & 106

5:30-7:00 PM Clases de Educación Religiosa

Salones 105-119, St. Rita

11:00 AM Staff Meeting

6:00-8:00 PM GRACE Youth Adoration Night

Youth Room 100 & St. Matthew #101

5:30-7:30 PM Clases de RICA

para Adultos Salón 104

9:00-10:30 AM Clases de Post

Comunión Salón St. Matthew

#101

2:00 PM Bautizos Iglesia

5:30-7:00 PM RCIA Parent

Meeting St. Matthew #101

5:30-7:00 PM Clase de Post

Comunión Salón St. James

1:00-3:00 PM Women of Faith & Service Meeting St. James room

6:30-8:45 PM Filipino Cursillo

Friendship Group St. Matthew room

101

11:00 AM- 7:00 PM

Confirmation I Retreat

Parish Center & Kitchen, St.

James & St. Rita

3:15-4:30 PM Confirmation I & II Classes

Rooms 107-119

6:30-8:00 PM Youth RCIA

Classes Rooms 117

7:00-8:45 PM Grupo de Oración Salón Parroquial

7:00-8:45 PM Junta General del

Grupo de Oración para Servidores Salón 119

5:30-7:30 PM English RCIA

Classes Room 104

5:00 PM Coro/De la

Misericordia del Señor

Salón St. Matthew #101

7:00-8:30 PM Clases de Padres

Unidos Salón Parroquial, Salones 113-116

7:00-8:45 PM Cuidado de Niños para el Grupo de

Oración Salón St. James

7:30-8:45 PM Ensayo Coro/De la

Misericordia del Señor

Salón 112

7:30-8:45 PM Junta de

Servidores del Altar

Salón 118

7:00-8:30 PM Cuidado de niños de Padres Unidos

St. James & St. Rita

7:30-8:45 PM Junta de Mesa

Directiva del Grupo de Oración Salón 119

7:00-8:45 PM Grupo de

Adolescentes Salón 113

7:30-8:45 PM Holy Rosary Choir

Rehearsal St. Rita room

7:30-8:45 PM Ensayo de Coro/ Grupo de Oración Salón Parroquial

7:00 PM Our Lady of

Perpetual Help Novena & Mass

Church

7:30-8:45 PM Estudio Bíblico/

Ministerio de Evangelización

Salón 115

7:30-8:45 PM Knights of

Columbus Council Meeting

St. James room

7:00-8:30 PM Legión de María

Salón 112

7:30-8:45 PM Ensayo Coro de

Jóvenes Vive Salón 119

6:45 PM Rosario

Guadalupano enseguida por el

Rosario a la Divina Misericordia

7:30-8:45 PM en el la Iglesia.

7:00 PM Liturgy

Committee Meeting in the

St. Matthew room #101

7:00 PM Junta del Comité de Liturgia en el Salón

San Mateo #101

6:45 PM English

Pre-Baptismal registration for

Parents/ Godparents (no kids)

7:00-9:00 PM Pre-Baptismal Class RCIA Office Room

104