Pastor: Fr. Sang Van Tran (310) 323-0030 Pastor Emeritus: Msgr. Thomas M. Acton Resident Priest: Fr. Victor Ozoufuanya Permanent Deacon: Deacon Matthew Van P. Nguyen Parish Secretary: Ricardo Mata (310) 323-0030 Bookkeeper & Choir Coordinator: Domingo De Guzman (310) 323-0030 School Principal: Mrs. Lynnette Lino (310) 327-9133 Filipino Community: Aida B. Abalos (310) 989-7944 Crecimiento en la Fe: Julio Pérez (310) 916-5001 Vietnamese Community: Hung Duc Tran (310) 676-1864 Sri-Lankan Community: Rohan Fernando (310) 532-6487

MARIA REGINA PARISH 2150 W. 135th Street • Gardena, CA 90249 Tel: (310) 323 0030 •Fax: (310) 323-8081

E-Mail: office@MariaReginaGardena.net ♦ Website www.MariaReginaGardena.net

MASS SCHEDULE English: Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. Saturday: 7:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Holy Days: 7:00 a.m., & 7:00 p.m.

Spanish: Domingo (Sunday): 12 noon / Medio Dia Viernes (Friday) Oracion: 6:30 p.m. Crecimiento en la Fe

Vietnamese: Saturday: 7:00 p.m. Thursday: 6:30 p.m.

Confessions: Saturday 4:00 p.m. or anytime by appointment. Baptism: 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays (English and Spanish), Every 2nd Saturday after 7:00 p.m. Mass (Vietnamese). Baptism Class is required for Parents & Godparents. Any questions call the rectory. Sacrament of Matrimony: Six months in advance. Call the rectory for information. Sacramento de Matrimonio: Llamar a la oficina seis meses antes minimo para hacer una cita con el padre. Quinceañera: For more information, please call the Rectory. Quinceañeras: Nececitan ser Miembros de la Parroquia y nececitan estar en el programa de confirmacion. Adoration: 1st Friday / 7:00-9:00 p.m. Hora Santa: Primer Martes del mes 7:30-8:30 p..m. Sacrament of the Sick: Anytime please call for a priest. Sacramento de los enfermos: Cualquier momento favor de llamar a la oficina para un Sacerdote. www.MariaReginaGardena.net

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“Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill shall be made low.” - Isaiah 40:4

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

(Mass of Obligation)

Monday December 8

7:00AM & 7:00PM Mass

Mass Intentions & Schedule

Saturday December 6 7:00 AM Thecla Bojirikwe 5:30 PM Kevin Ikedum 7:00PM All Souls

Sunday December 7 8:00 AM Elaine Hernandez (Birthday) 10:00 AM Barbara Brice † 12:00 Noon Ilma Poz (Birthday) Monday December 8 7:00 AM George Valenzuela † Tuesday December 9 7:00 AM Giuse Maria † Wednesday December 10 7:00 AM Phero Teresa † Thursday December 11 7:00 AM Cac Linh Hon All Souls 6:30 PM Vietnamese Retreat Friday December 12 5:00AM Virgin Guadalupe Mass 7:00AM 7:00PM Virgin Guadalupe Mass Saturday December 13 7:00 AM Vocations 5:30 PM Peter– John † 7:00PM All Souls †

Thank you for your support. Sunday Collection : November 23 & 24………..$5,542.00 Collection for Campaign for Human Development …..$1,612.00 Sunday Collection for : November 29-30………$ 5,548.00

Thank you for your generosity to Maria Regina Church. Gracias por su generosidad a su Iglesia de Maria Regina.

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HAVE YOU REMEMBERED YOUR PARISH IN YOUR WILL, TRUST OR ESTATE PLANNING?

You may wish to name your parish as a beneficiary on an insurance or other financial instruments. Our legal title: For the Sole Benefit of Maria Regina Church, 2150 West 135th Street, Gardena, CA.90249. Thank you for your

Mass Intentions

Mass intentions request will only be taken in the office a week in advance if space is available. Only one

intention per Mass. Please submit the request in the office.

EXILE Both Isaiah and Peter had the task of comforting and encouraging their communities during times of exile. The Israelites were in geographic exile from Israel; to them this was, in effect, the same as being in exile from their God. The early Christians, following the Resurrection, expected an immediate return of Christ in glory; they, too, felt in “exile” as the delay of the Second Coming grew longer and longer. All four of scripture’s authors today—Isaiah, the psalmist, Peter, and Mark—hasten to help us see

things in God’s terms, not ours. They want us to know that we can never truly be exiled from God, or from God-among-us, since we know that when the faithful are gathered, Christ has come into their midst. Instead, we are encouraged today to do what we can from our end to shorten the time of our exile: to repent of our sins, to return our lives to the Lord, to live as people who seek the coming day of the Lord, when “kindness and truth shall meet; justice and peace shall kiss” (Psalm 85:10). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co

EXILIO Tanto Isaías como Pedro tenían la tarea de consolar y animar a sus comunidades durante épocas de exilio. El de los israelitas era un exilio geográfico, apartados de Israel; para ellos, en efecto, era lo mismo que estar exilados de su Dios. Los primeros cristianos, seguido de la Resurrección, anticipaban una vuelta inmediata de Cristo en su gloria; también

ellos se sentían “en exilio” cuando la demora de la Segunda Venida se hacía cada vez más larga. Todos los cuatro autores de las Escrituras de hoy �Isaías, el salmista, Pedro y Marcos� se apresuran a ayudarnos a ver las cosas desde el punto de vista de Dios, no el nuestro. Ellos quieren que sepamos que en realidad nunca podemos estar exilados de Dios, o de Dios-entre-nosotros, ya que sabemos que cuando se congregan los fieles, Cristo está presente en medio de ellos. En vez, se nos anima hoy a hacer lo que podamos de nuestra parte, para acortar el tiempo del exilio: arrepentirnos de nuestros pecados, volver nuestra vida al Señor, vivir como personas que buscan la llegada del día del Señor, cuando “La misericordia y la fidelidad se encuentran, la justicia y la paz se besan” (Salmo 85 [84]:11). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CALENDAR CALENDARIO DE EDUCATION RELIGIOSA

Español Clases los Sabado’s de 8am—10am

Diciembre 13– Clase Regular Diciembere 20– Clase Regular

English Classes on Saturday from 10:45am -12:45pm

December 6– Regular Class December 20– Regular Class

CONFIRMATION YOUTH PROGRAM Classes are on Monday’s from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

December 8– Year 2 Class December 15– Advent Reconciliation all Classes

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Ministerios de la Parroquia

Guadalupanos guadalupnanos@MariaReginaGardena.net Folklorico folklorico@MariaReginaGardena.net Rosarios Martes a las 7:30 pm en la Iglesia Hora Santa Cada primer Martes del Mes a las 7:30 pm Familias Unidas Todos los Miercoles 7:00 pm Grupo de Oracion Crecimiento en la Fe Viernes 7:00 pm Salon Parroqioal Julio Perez (310) 916-5001 Liturgy Coordinator Dolly Pascual (310) 679-6350 Lectors Danita Mallett Eucharistic Ministers Dolly Pascual (310) 679-6350 Communion to the Sick Lorna Arceo (310) 345-4637 Altar Servers Martha Craft Sacristy Sacristan Committee Altar Decoration Fr. Sang & Committee Religious Education Saturday Mornings Ramon Nunez (Spanish) Yolanda Marquez (English) Hung Tran (Vietnamese) Youth Confirmation Monday Night (6:30pm - 8:30pm) David Sevilla (310) 323-0030 Pastoral Council Fred Purifoy (310) 344-8283 Finance Committee Eddie Rodriguez (310) 516-9659

Holiday Food Drive

There is a constant need for can goods and non perishable foods for the parish Food

Pantry. We help many families each week because of your generous support. We are now planning food for Christmas Baskets we will also be accepting gift Cards or Scrip for the purchase of Turkeys. If you would like to help

please leave food in the church or at the Rectory.

Coleción de Comida para los dias festivos

Estamos en necesidad de coleción de comida para familias que bienen a la oficina pidiendo comida. Si les gustaria donar

Comida en lata por favor de traer a la oficina. En el entrate semana estara una caja a la entrada de la iglesia donde pueden

poner la comida donada. Gracias

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9, 10-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19: Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28

The Pregnancy Help Center

in Torrance is looking for Client Advocates (lay counselors) and Nurse volunteers. We will be having volunteer training coming up on October 25. If you are interested and would like more information, contact Mary at (310) 320-8976

Simbang Gabi

Please join us on this celebration on Monday, December 18, 2014 at 7:00pm

Celebrated by Bishop Oscar Solis, D.D.

Refreshments will be served in the hall after the Mass.

Advent Reconciliation

Monday, December 15th at 7pm

All are welcome.

Celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

12 de diciembre, 2014

4:00am Mañanitas con Mariachi 5:00am Misa

6:30pm Misa y Celebración en el Salon Parroquíal

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If you or someone you know is suffering from the effects of abortion, help is available at 866-272-2435. Si tu o sabes de alguien esta suffriendo efectos de

aborción, hay ayuda udstedes pueden comunicarser al 562-237-3050

Maria Regina School SCHOOL OPEN ENROLLMENT

2014-2015 School Year! TK– 8th Grade

( TK must be 4-year olds by September 1st)

“Building Educational Blocks ~ One Year at a Time!”

13510 South Van Ness Avenue, Gardena, CA. 90249* 310) 327-9133* Fax (310) 327-2636* Website www.mregina.org *

emailinfo@mregina.org

Galleria School Rewards Join the galleria e-Club program by logging on to www.southbaygalleria.com and click on the Galleria e-Club link to register. Schools receive 250 bonus points for each application completely filled out (limit 1 per ) Give credit to our school by putting the school’s name in the “Areas of interest” portion of the application. E-Club provides you with advance notice of sales, events and promotions plus exclusive Galleria School Rewards bonus point’s opportunities! Points are available to New e-Club Members only.

Note to families in Need

Families that are in need of toys for Christmas please contact the parish office and talk to Ricardo Mata to be put on the list. The list is limited.

Notas para las familias en Nececidad

Si su familia necesita jugetes para la navidad for favor de contactar la oficina de la parroquia y hablar con Ricardo Mata para poner en la lista. La lista es limite.

TOY DRIVE We are also starting our toy drive. If you want donate a toy please bring it to the office or drop it off on Sunday in the church these toys will be giving to different programs in the area and families in our community. All your donations are appreciated. Please Donate before December 19th.

Collecta de Jugetes nuevos Estamos enpesando a colectar jugetes para familias en gran necesidad. Si desean donar juegetes nuevos por favor de traerlos a la iglesia los domingos en la caja de jugetes. Todas las donaciones seran muy bien appreciados. Por Favor de donar los Juguetes antes del 19 de diciembre.

Sing with the Lord We are looking for new choir members for all of our English Masses, Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 8:00 am & 10:00am. If you are interested in joining in the

choirs all you need to do is go the mass you would like to sing at and talk to any of the members there we will welcome you with open arms. When we sing we open our spirit to the Lord. Come and help us.

Los Angeles Religious Education Congress 2015

The Religious Education Congress is ready to enrich and revitalize us once more. Join us March 12, (Youth Day), March 13 - 15, 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center. If you have never before attended Congress, you are assured of a wonderful experience. All are welcome to attend! The Congress, sponsored

by the Office of Religious Education at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, offers a variety of opportunities for personal faith enrichment, prayer and entertainment. Don’t miss out! Register now for this spirit-filled and enriching weekend! You may access the book on line and register by visiting www.RECongress.org. or call the RECongress information line at (213) 637-7348 to request your own copy of a Registration Guidebook.

Congreso de Educación Religiosa de Los Angeles 2015

El Congreso de Educación Religiosa está próximo para renovarnos y nutrirnos una vez más. Acompáñanos el 12 de marzo (Jornada Juvenil), 13 al 15 de marzo del 2015. Si nunca has asistido al Congreso, ten por seguro que tendrás una experiencia maravillosa. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Este Congreso anual es patrocinado por la Oficina de Educación Religiosa de la Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles, y tiene una variedad de oportunidades para enriquecimiento en la fe, oración y entretenimiento. ¡No se pierdan esta oportunidad de inscribirse para asistir a este enriquecedor fin de semana! ¡Para inscribirte hoy! Visita la página www.REcongress.org o llama a la línea de información del Congreso al (213) 637-7348 para solicitar una copia del libro de inscripciones.

Sacred Heart Leadership Retreat

The Sacred Heart Sisters personally invite young women in their junior year in High School and older to enter into the Heart of God to discover His personal love for you December 27-30 at Sacred Heart Retreat

Camp, Big Bear Lake: The retreat will include communal and private prayer, Eucharist and Reconciliation. Donation: $75 For information call 909-866-5696 email: leadershipretreatbb@yahoo.com

Second Collection on next week for Retirement Fund helps senior religious

“As expenses continue to increase and economic difficulties tighten our income, we appreciate more and more the help of the Retirement Fund,” notes a woman religious. Your tax-deductible donation to the Retirement Fund for Religious supports the day-to-day care of thousands of elder sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. Please Share in the Care and give generously to todays second collection.

Segunda Colecta el proximo domingo para Jubilación de ayuda a los religiosos mayores

“Debido a que los gastos continúan aumentando, y las dificultades económicas disminuyen nuestros ingresos, agradecemos más y más la ayuda del Fondo para la Jubilación”, observa una religiosa. Su donativo deducible de los impuestos al Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos apoya el cuidado diario de miles de religiosos mayores. Le pedimos que rece por todos los religiosos, y sea generoso en la segunda colecta de hoy.

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