St. Anthony Church - San Bernardi no Di ocese

2110 N San Antoni o Avenue, Upland, CA 91784

December 22, 2019 Fourth Sunday of Advent

Photographer: Lindsey Cabrera

CLERGY

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Tuesday - Thursday

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Closed 12:00 PM - 1:00PM

Wednesday 11:00am - 4:30pm

Closed 12:00 PM - 1:00PM

Friday 9:00 AM - 12 Noon

Mailing Mail: PO Box 608 Upland, CA 91785

Fax: (909) 982-8643 Website:

www.stanthonyupland.org

CATECHETICAL MINISTRY (909) 981-7080

RECONCILIATION Saturdays (4:00 PM - 4:45 PM)

or by appointment

HOLY DAY MASSES 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM

Saturday 5:00 PM Vigil Mass

Sunday 8:00 AM Mass 9:30 AM Mass 11:15 AM Mass

1:30 PM Mass (Spanish) 5:30 PM Mass

7:00 PM - Mass (Filipino) Last Saturday of the month

Monday - Friday 8:30 AM Daily Mass

Baptism: A two-part class is required for parents and godparents. Baptisms are scheduled once a month.

Matrimony: Please call the parish office, preferably one year in advance of the planned wedding.

It is recommended that wedding receptions not be arranged before contacting the parish office.

Anointing of the Sick: During business hours, please call the parish office.

Funerals: It is recommended that the family or funeral home contact the parish office before funeral arrangements are made.

Birthday Blessings

Every 1st Saturday and Sunday of the month

Anniversary Blessings

Every 3rd Saturday and Sunday of the Month

Pastor Fr. Gerald Vidad Parochial Vicar

Fr. Kenneth Okoroudo Deacons

Deacon Richard Simpson Deacon Isaias Palma

PARISH STAFF Parish Office (909) 985-2803

Rev. Gerald Vidad, Pastor Ext. 213 Rev. Kenneth Okoroudo, Parochial Vicar Ext. 200 Dcn. Richard Simpson Ext. 210 Dcn. Isaias Palma Ext. 210 Analisa Castro, Business Manager Ext. 211 Veronica Villatoro, Secretary to Pastor Ext. 250 Lindsey Cabrera, Parish Secretary Ext. 210 Tami McFadden, Admin. Assistant Ext. 203 Lori Muniz, Catechetical Director Ext. 217 Angela Hernandez, Catechetical Assistant Ext. 216 Gabi Flores, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry Ext. 218 Perla Plascencia, Youth Ministry Ext. 218 Shelley Reed, Director of Music and Liturgy Ext. 212 Gerald Toerner, Facilities Manager Ext. 202 Dcn. Roberto Villatoro, Maintenance Manager Ext. 202 Martha Arroyo, Custodial Ext. 202

MASS SCHEDULE

MASS INTENTIONS

We are accepting Mass Intentions for 2020. Please keep in mind that we will only allow 3

Mass intentions, per recipient, per year. There will be no Mass intentions

on holidays or holy days of obligation.

The requested donation is $10.00 per Mass intention.

Daily Masses (Monday-Friday) have 2 Mass Intentions per Mass.

Weekend Masses (Saturday & Sunday) have only 1 Mass Intention per Mass.

Please note that we are unable to reserve any Mass Intentions over the phone.

TODAY’S READINGS

READINGS OF THE WEEK

Agripina Armenta, Marta Arroyo, Danny Ayala, Pat Bamberger, Lourdes E. Bleeker, Louis Bonnette, Art Cabrera, Ryan Caropino, Joe Castro, Raymond Chan, Andrew & Teddy Eddy Coons, Carol Coons, Norman Carniello, Tim Dawes, KarAnn Despard, Olivia Diaz,

Isaac Diaz, Devan Dobkin, Dolph Family, Silvia Duarte, Jim Franzola, Adriana Garcia, Bryan Garcia, Veronica Garcia, Miranda Gilford, Carlos Glifonea, Britney &

Cody Heltsley, Susan Hendry, Christina Herron, Shane Heltsley, Gary Heyer, Mary Hitchcock, Norma Hiller, Michelle Holmes, Andy Hughes, Ken Ingram, Kristine

Jacinto, Steve Julian, Eugene Kelleher, Gil & Pat Kersbergen, Tommy Khuu, Noah & Diva Layden, Ben

Licera, Fran Leo, Norma Lesondak, Pat Longuevan, Juana Lopez, Josie Mardueño, Ricardo Martin, Robert & Barbara

Mendoza, Douglas Mitchell, Cynthia McCormick, Jack Bill Novikoff, O’Neil, Rene Pajita, Sharmi Patel, Romeo Pelaez, Amber Pencz, Kevin Pereira, Irene Prata, Paula

Puma, Michelle Quint, Alejandra Ramirez, Martha Reyes, Mark Rodriguez, Vanessa Romo, John Salvadore, Jim

Sheridan, Olivia Smith, Kyle Smith, Jacob Solis, Brett & Cami Stephens, Frank & Maria Tadeo, Maureen Terick, Jasmin Terri, Marisol Torres, Berta Tovar, Don Turner, Jo Vasquez, Luis Venvezo, Estuardo Velasquez, Rosie Velasquez, Brett Walker, Sharon Vidaure, Madeline

Wilson, Virginia Woore, Ellie Yescas

(These names will remain on the Prayer Request list for 4 weeks. Please call the parish office to add a name)

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday December 21 5:00pm Sally Schmitz †

Sunday December 22 8:00am Thomas Dunne † 9:30am Andy Williams † 11:15am Elise Boucher † 1:30pm Felix Fabian Ramos † 5:30pm For the People

Monday December 23 8:30am Anthony Adamus Justine Cable & Family

Thursday December 26 8:30am Valentina Vasquez † Loretta Charnesky † Friday December 27 8:30am All Souls of the Purgatory Mabini Amancio †

First Reading — You will be given this sign: The virgin shall conceive and bear a son (Isaiah 7:10-14). Psalm — Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory (Psalm 24). Second Reading — God has called us to belong to Jesus Christ (Romans 1:1-7). Gospel — The son born of Mary shall be called Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins (Matthew 1:18-24).

Monday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Tuesday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Wednesday: 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] Thursday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Friday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Saturday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-5; Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23

MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of St. Anthony Parish is to

welcome, nurture and go forth to serve, in the name of Jesus.

VISION STATEMENT St. Anthony Parish will meet individuals of diverse backgrounds where they are in their

journey, welcome them into our parish community, and through communal worship,

formation, and opportunities to serve, invite them to grow in their relationship with Christ, with one

another, and with our parish community. Together, we will strive to meet the challenges and

wounds of life and help to nurture the spiritual development and faith of all who come. We will

continue to build on the foundation of our faith and our parish community for future generations and become a

beacon of light, hope and faith to all.

TO REPORT THE SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD

by a priest, deacon, employee, or volunteer, call

the toll-free Sexual Misconduct Hotline

1-888-206-9090

Prayers for Our Military Troops

Perhaps you, too, love a service member. Or maybe, because you’ve served in the past or know someone who

has, you understand the sacrifices these men and women make to guard our safety and preserve our freedom. We invite you to join us as we pray for

the men and women who serve.

Almighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in you will be glad and forever will shout for joy.

Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of your strength and

keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of your love enable them to return home in safety,

that with all who love them, they may ever praise you for your loving care.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Cpt. Ryan Ault - Army Nathan Bazzell - Marines

2nd. Lt. Luke Brahier - Marines Corp Christopher Cabrera - Navy

Amman Catalan - Marines Corp. E2 Private - Elijah D. Chavarria - Army

Lt. John M. Diskin - Marines Corp Amy Epperson - Navy

Joseph William Guevara - Navy Priv. 1 Cl James Lang - Marines Corp

Aaron Leysan - Navy OFC - Samuel Mares Guevara

Max Martin - Navy Capt. Brandon Maxson - Air Force

Lt. Jordan Moore - Army Cpt. Deanna McDonald - Army Cpt. Todd McDonald - Army

Ivette Paniagua - Army 2nd. Lt. Nicolas Sanchez - Air Force

Joshua Silvestro - Army Hannah Silvestro - Airforce Lt Col - Chris Stone - Army

PO1 - Warlito Valmont - Navy

(These names will remain on the Prayer Request please call the parish office to add a name)

Would you like to hear the word of God more clearly?

Our church is equipped with Assisted Listening Receivers. The receivers are kept

on a table next to the usher's room. We also provide easy to wear neck loops for those

with Telle-coil equipped hearing aids.

NEW MASS TIME The 5:30pm

Mass will begin at 5:00pm, beginning

Sunday January 5, 2020

All are invited to help prepare our Church for Christmas!

Monday, Dec. 23rd, following the morning Mass.

Please let Shelley know if you are able to help.

Mary, Mother of God The Legion of Mary will pray the rosary

following the 8:30 am Mass on Wednesday, January 1st, 2020.

Fourth Sunday of Advent - December 22, 2019 They shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.” — Matthew 1:23

PARISH REGISTRATION FORM WHETHER YOU ARE VISITORS, LONG

TIME RESIDENTS, OR NEWLY ARRIVED IN OUR PARISH, WE THANK

GOD FOR YOU! If you are not a registered member of our

parish community and wish to become one, or need to update your contact information, please take the time to fill out this form and place it into the collection basket or mail it

to the parish office.

Name____________________________ Address__________________________ City ___________________Zip______ Phone:__________________________ Email:__________________________ Relationship Status: ________________________________ Emergency Contact Person: Name:____________________________ Phone #:_______________________________ ______ New Parishioner ______ New Telephone Number ______ New Address ______ Moving, remove from roster

Family Members living at home Please include yourself

(Names/Birthdates/Relationship) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Special Needs:___________________________ Ministries you might be interested in: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY REQUEST FORM

Please fill out and submit this form to the

Parish Office

NAME:___________________________________________________________________ BRANCH & RANK:____________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Join us in the New Year! Your Knights of Columbus invite you and your friends on Thursday, January 9th to enjoy Bunco, refreshments, opportunity drawing,

and prizes. First timers or experienced players 16 years old and over. $10 entrance fee. 6:30pm –

social time and 6:45pm – play begins. Please email your RSVP to stanthonysbunco@yahoo.com.

Proceeds benefit St. Anthony Knights of Columbus charitable works. Upcoming bunco nights February 13 and March 5. There will be no Bunco in April.

Knights of Columbus With the Christmas Season’s hustle & bustle of

buying gifts & attending holiday gatherings, we can easily lose focus and forget the true meaning of

Christmas. This is the time to celebrate the birth of Christ and the importance of His coming. Our

Knights of Columbus St. Anthony Council is having a “Keep the Christ in Christmas” poster contest for

children ages 5-14. This is the perfect time and opportunity to teach our children and remind them about the true meaning of Christmas. Contest ends

December 29. Posters can be turned into the Religious Education office. For more information, please contact Lori Muniz (909) 985-2803 x 217 or

Knight Nick Durrell (909) 270-7520.

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

December 24 - Christmas Vigil Mass 4:00pm/6:00pm/10:00pm

December 25 - Christmas Day Mass 8:00am/9:30am/11:15am (Spanish)

December 31- Mary, Mother of God (Holy Day) 4:00pm (Vigil)

January 1- Mary, Mother of God (Holy Day) 8:30am

First Saturday Mass on January 4th, 2020 at 8:30 am

Happy New Year! First Saturday Mass will be followed by a potluck in the hall, rosary and 1st Saturday Devotion prayers. If you have not yet experienced this wonderful

devotion, this is the perfect opportunity. See you then!

Meditation & Reconciliation are part of the message from Our Lady of Fatima. To those who faithfully follow Our Lady’s requests for the Five First Saturdays, she has made a wonderful promise which she, as Mediatrix of All Graces, will certainly

fulfill. “I promise to assist at the hour of death with the graces necessary for salvation.” This means that our Blessed Mother will be present at the hour of death with the actual grace of final perseverance, the most

important grace.

CHRISTMAS A young mother, her eyes shining with fatigue, who is arranging her hair; a father who finds himself alone with his pretty wife and baby, straightening the stable to make himself useful in some way; shepherds who bring cheese

and perhaps also some curdled milk; sheep who look at their shepherds while bleating; a donkey who is eyeing his manger changed into a cradle;

an adorable swaddled baby whom one calls Savior, Christ and Lord: This is the manifestation of the goodness and the tenderness of God. This is the

most fantastic birth in the history of humanity, the one which changed the face of the world! This is how far God humbled and compromised himself with us! This is Emmanuel!—From God’s Word Is Our Joy, Vol. 1 by Lucien Deiss, CSSp, copyright © 1998, World Library

Publications. p. 73

Save the Date

Annual Ladies Guild Italian Night Saturday, February 15, 2020

6:00pm Dinner, Music & Dancing

Tickets will go on sale the weekend of

January 25 & 26 after all Masses

Many thanks to all who helped to make our Holiday Craft Show & Bake Sale a huge success. From the bakers, crafters, sales ladies and all our

customers. Profits were $1,645. This is $300 more than last year. A special thanks to Harold & Jean Salsgiver & family for filling our table year after year with fine pastries. The Ladies Guild hopes to see

you all again next year, same time, same place!

JOY TO THE WORLD

When the vast prairies of this country were opened up to settlers in the nineteenth century, many of the families who went out West and staked a claim on the land lived very hard and isolated lives, often long miles away from their nearest neighbors. The husbands did backbreaking work to start their farms and raise crops to support their families. The families lived in sod huts or log cabins and the wives struggled with a daily round of child-rearing, cleaning, and cooking in primitive conditions that we can hardly imagine today. They, perhaps far more than their husbands, felt the extreme loneliness of this kind of life. When two families met, the women would as often as not fall about each other’s necks, embracing in tears simply at the joy of being together. This is just an echo of what we

hear about in today’s Gospel. Luke tells of two women, Mary and Elizabeth, united after some time apart. Each is pregnant, each will bear a child who will one day change the world. What is expressed between them is an amazing, overflowing, unconcealed joy. Elizabeth is a woman who has awaited pregnancy for many years, and Mary has learned that she is the chosen one to bear the Messiah. The waiting, the risks, the soul searching, the opinions of neighbors count for nothing as they sense the future unfolding before them, brought about by the hand of God. On this last Sunday of Advent, the story of Mary and Elizabeth reminds us that Christmas is not simply about the birth of a child in a small village in an obscure corner of the world. It is about recognizing light—the light of Christ, the Anointed One, breaking into the world’s darkness and coming to rest in our hearts. Copyright © 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

REGOCÍJESE EL MUNDO

Cuando las vastas praderas de este país se abrieron a los colonos del siglo diecinueve, muchas de las familias que se dirigieron hacia la región occidental y se aseguraron un puesto en esas tierras llevaron una vida difícil y aislada, y con frecuencia a muchos kilómetros de sus vecinos más cercanos. Los esposos realizaban trabajos arduos, labrando la tierra y atendiendo sus cosechas para mantener a sus familias. Éstas vivían en chozas de hierba y cabañas de leños, y las esposas luchaban con la crianza de los hijos, la limpieza y la cocina de condiciones primitivas, que nos es difícil imaginar hoy. Ellas, tal vez mucho más que sus esposos, sintieron la soledad extrema que conlleva este tipo de vida. Cuando dos familias se encontraban, la mayoría de las veces las mujeres se abrazaban al cuello con lágrimas en los ojos sólo por el gozo de estar juntas. Esto es solamente un eco de lo que escuchamos en el evangelio de hoy. Lucas nos cuenta acerca de dos mujeres, María e Isabel, reu-nidas después de un tiempo de separación. Las dos están encinta y cada una dará a luz un hijo que un día cambiará el mundo. Lo que ellas expresan mutuamente es un gozo asombroso, desbordante y al descubierto. Isabel ha deseado concebir por mu-chos años y a María le han dicho que es la mujer escogida para dar a luz al Mesías. La espera, los riesgos, la introspección y los comentarios de los vecinos no contaban para ellas al presentir el futuro que Dios les iba desplegando ante sus ojos. En este último domingo de Adviento la historia de María e Isabel nos recuerda que la Navidad no se trata simplemente del nacimiento de un niño en una pequeña aldea de un rincón oscuro del mundo. Se trata más bien de reconocer la luz—la luz de Cristo, el Ungido, que irrumpe en la oscuridad del mundo y viene a iluminar nuestro corazón. Copyright © 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

La Corresponsabilidad Vivida Ahora Ora con gratitud por el don más grande de la Navidad—Jesús, el Salvador del mundo.

Living Stewardship Now Pray with thanksgiving for the greatest gift of all at Christmas—Jesus, the Savior of the world.

Primera Lectura — La señal es que la virgen estará embarazada y dará a luz un hijo varón (Isaías 7:10-14). Salmo — Va a entrar el Señor: él es el Rey de la Gloria (Salmo 24 [23]). Segunda Lectura — Jesús, descendiente de David biológicamente, fue establecido el Hijo de Dios en poder (Romanos 1:1-7). Evangelio — María quedó embarazada por obra del Espíritu Santo (Mateo 1:18-24).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Cuarto Domingo de Adviento - Diciembre 22 , 2019 LECTURAS DE HOY

PARA REPORTAR EL ABUSO SEXUAL DE UN MENOR

por parte de un sacerdote, diácono, empleado o voluntario, llame a la

Línea Directa de Conducta Sexual Inapropiada

1-888-206-9090

Lunes: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lc 1:57-66 Martes: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Lc 1:67-79 Miércoles: 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; Tit 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14Aurora: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96):1, 6, 11-12; Tit 3:4-7; Lc 2:15-20Día: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Jueves: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Viernes: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Sábado: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Sal 124 (123):2-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 Domingo: Eclo 3:2-6, 12-14; Sal 128 (127):1-5; Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

SAN ESTEBAN (Siglo I) 26 de Diciembre

El libro de los Hechos de los Apóstoles describe a Esteban, uno de los primeros siete diáconos de la Iglesia naciente, como un hombre “lleno de fe y del Espíritu Santo”. Como diácono, según lo pedido por la comunidad, se dedicó al cuidado de los huérfanos y de las viudas. Además de eso, se dedicó a predicar la salvación por medio de Jesucristo. Su predicación incomodó a algunos líderes religiosos quienes sobornaron a otras personas para que declararan que Esteban había blasfemado contra Moisés, pero no fue así. Sin embargo, Esteban les recordó que Dios no sólo estaba en el Templo de Jerusalén y además les reprochó su incumplimiento de la ley y el rechazo al mensaje de Jesús. Esto les molestó mucho y “Esteban les dijo que veía los cielos abiertos y al Hijo del hombre de pie a la derecha de Dios”. Llenos de rabia se lanzaron contra él, lo sacaron de la ciudad y lo apedrearon hasta matarlo. Mientras agonizaba, oraba así: “Señor Jesús, recibe mi espíritu”. San Esteban es el protomártir de la Iglesia.—Miguel Arias, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

NUESTRAS OFICINAS ESTARAN CERRADAS A PARTIR DE:

12/24/19—al 1/1/20 Fr. Gerry y el Staff the St. Anthony

les desean una Feliz Navidad! Domingo: Cuarto Domingo de Adviento Lunes: San Juan de Canty; Januká comienza Martes: La Vigilia de Navidad Miércoles: La Natividad del Señor Jueves: San Esteban; Kwanza Viernes: San Juan Sábado: Los Santos Inocentes

VEN, SEÑOR Ven, Señor, a salvarnos, ven a dar libertad.

Abre, Señor, nuestros ojos, trae luz a la oscuridad.

Eres la luz del mundo que ilumina el caminar. Muéstranos el camino por el desierto hacia la paz.

—Pedro Rubalcava, © 1994, World Library Publications

Cuarto Domingo de Adviento 22 de diciembre de 2019

A quien pondrán el nombre de Emmanuel, que quiere decir Dios-con-nosotros.

— Mateo 1:23

Unang Pagbasa - bibigyan ka ng karatulang ito: Magbubuntis ang bata at manganak ng isang anak na lalaki (Isaias 7: 10-14). Awit - Ipasok ng Panginoon; siya ay hari ng kaluwalhatian (Awit 24). Pangalawang Pagbasa - Tinawag tayo ng Diyos na mapabilang kay Jesucristo (Roma 1: 1-7). Ebanghelyo - Ang anak na ipinanganak ni Maria ay tatawaging Jesus, sapagkat ililigtas niya ang kanyang mga tao sa kanilang mga kasalanan (Mateo 1: 18-24).

MGA PAGBASA SA LINGGONG ITO

Lunes: Mal 3: 1-4, 23-34; Aw 25: 4-5ab, 8-10, 14;Lk 1: 57-66 Martes: 2 Sm 7: 1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Aw 89: 2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1: 67-79 Miyerkules: Vigil: Ay 62: 1-5; Aw 89: 4-5, 16-17, 27, 29;Gawa 13: 16-17, 22-25; Mat 1: 1-25 [18-25]Gabi: Ay 9: 1-6; Aw 96: 1-3, 11-13; Ti 2: 11-14;Lk 2: 1-14Dawn: Ay 62: 11-12; Aw 97: 1, 6, 11-12;Ti 3: 4-7; Lk 2: 15-20Araw: Ay 52: 7-10; Aw 98: 1-6; Heb 1: 1-6;Jn 1: 1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Huwebes: Gawa 6: 8-10; 7: 54-59; Aw 31: 3cd-4, 6, 8ab,16bc, 17; Mat 10: 17-22 Biyernes: 1 Jn 1: 1-4; Aw 97: 1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20: 1a, 2-8 Sabado: 1 Jn 1: 5 - 2: 2; Aw 124: 2-5, 7cd-8; Mat 2: 13-18 Linggo: Sir 3: 2-6, 12-14; Aw 128: 1-5;Col 3: 12-21 [12-17]; Mat 2: 13-15, 19-23

MGA PAGBASA SA MGA ARAW NG LINGGO

December 22, 2019 Ikaapat na Linggo ng Pagdating

Linggo: Ikaapat na Linggo ng Pagdating Lunes: San Juan ng Kanty; Nagsisimula si Hanukkah Martes: Pagbabantay sa Pasko Miyerkules: Ang Pagkatawo ng Panginoon (Pasko) Huwebes: San Stephen; Nagsisimula si Kwanzaa; Araw ng Boksing (Canada) Biyernes: San Juan Sabado: Ang Holy Innocents

Mga SAKIT AT ESPESYAL NA PANANALIKSIK

Sa huling Linggo ng Pagdating na ito ang ating mga banal na kasulatan ay nakatuon sa makasaysayang pagsilang ni Jesus, na anak ni David at Anak ng Diyos, anak at hari, Jesus at Emmanuel. Hiniling ni propeta propetang si Achaz na humingi ng isang tanda, upang payagan ang Diyos na mag-alok sa kanya ng katiyakan ng kaligtasan ng dinastiya ni David. Ang hari ay mapagpanggap na tumangging "tuksuhin ang PANGINOON" sa ganoong paraan (Isaias 7:12), ngunit inihula ng propeta ang kapanganakan ng isang anak, isang tagapagmana sa trono, na magpapatunay ng walang hanggang pagprotekta ng Panginoon sa napiling linya ng Diyos sa trono ng David. Ang bata ay tatawaging Emmanuel. Ang sanggunian ni Mateo sa kasaysayan na ito sa kanyang paglalarawan ng kapanganakan ni Hesus ay nagpapakita ng pagkakaiba sa pagitan ng walang pananalig na pagtanggi ng tiwala na ipinakita ni Achaz, at ang kumpletong pagtitiwala sa Diyos na ipinakita nina Maria at Joseph sa pagsasagawa ng kapanganakan ni Jesucristo. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

PAGTATAYA SA DIYOS

Opisina ng Parokya &

Religious Ed Office isasara 12/24/19

sa pamamagitan ng 1/1/20

Adult Confirmation classes begin

JANUARY 26 Sundays, 10:45-12:15

Register on parish website or in Catechetical office

Adult Confirmation: must be

over the age of 18, out of high school, and already baptized in the Catholic

faith. If married, should be married in the Church.

15 Sessions—Class Dates... Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 23, Mar 8, 15, 22, 29,

April 5, 19, 26, May 3, 17, 24 & 31

For more information, contact Deacon Richard Simpson at rsimpson@sbdiocese.org or Lori in the

Catechetical Ministry Office at (909) 981-7080 or Lori.m@stanthonyupland.org

RECONCILIATION RETREAT

Parent & Children

January 10 or January 11

for children preparing to receive their First Reconcilia on

Contact Cateche cal Office for more informa on

Baptism Preparation for Children 7 years and older…

Children who are ages 7 or above who are not baptized enter the church through the RCIA pro-

cess. For info: Contact Lori 981-7080 lori.m@stanthjonyupland.org

CATECHETICAL MINISTRY Catechesis of Good Shepherd,

Elementary, EDGE, RCIA children, Confirma on

No Religious Classes Dec. 22 thru-Jan 4 The Catechetical Ministry Office Staff wishes all

our Religious Ed & Confirmation Catechists

& families a blessed Christmas & a Merry New Year!

The Catechetical Office

will be closed Dec 20 thru Jan 1

Classes resume:

Jan 5—Spanish & RCIA/children Jan 7 & 8 for Religious Ed

Jan 14 & 15 for Edge Jan 12 & 15 for Confirmation

First Communion Preparation for ADULTS

For baptized Catholics

FOR ADULTS who have been baptized in the

Catholic church, have a basic understanding of the

CATHOLIC faith and Liturgy (Mass) but has

never received their First Communion

CLASSES BEGIN IN FEBRUAY

Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 & Mar 5 Thursdays, 7pm –8:30 pm in Room 5

Contact Michelle Clark @ michelleclark-

design@gmail.com or the Catechetical Office 909.981-7080 lori.m@stanthonyupland.org

Celebrating Advent! Find the true meaning of Christmas

in L-O-V-E. Children of all ages enjoy gi s on Christmas morning, but Catholic parents know that there is more to Christmas than presents. It is a celebra on of hope fulfilled. God promised he would send us a Savior so

we could live in Heaven with him forever. He sent his own Son. Help children to experience the true meaning of Christmas by celebra ng with L-O-V-E: L – Lower your outside ac vi es. More than the gi s you give, children will cherish the Christmas memories you make. Limit the number of invita ons you accept, and set aside the extra me as family me. O – Offer an cipa on. Instead of focusing on gi s and lists, an cipate the Savior’s arrival by marking the days on an Advent calendar you make together. Light an Advent wreath. Decorate your Na vity scene gradually. V – Visit. In addi on to weekend Mass, make trips to church so children can visit Jesus. Take Christmas cards you have received and pray for the people who sent them. E – Extend love. An effec ve way to experience love at the holidays is to give it. Act with love, especially when dealing with family. Extending pa ence and kindness during the holiday season can be a challenge and a true act of love. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son ...” (John 3:16).

Though ul Moments: St. Dominic of Silos St. Dominic was a Benedic ne monk, born around 1000AD in Navarre, Spain. He was exiled because of a conflict with the local ruler. Recognized for his leadership abili es, St. Dominic was made abbot of St. Sebas an’s monastery at Silos. He’s also known for having freed hundreds of prisoners from the Moors. St. Dominic, the founder of the Dominicans, was named a er him by his mother, Joan of Aza, a er praying to St. Dominic for a son.

The Wait We spend Advent wai ng for something wonderful to happen. While impa ent to get to that something wonderful, we can forget that the wait can be wonderful, too. Help children take it one week at a

me. Wait, hope, prepare, and rejoice at the miracle of Christ's birth.

A Catholic difference Catholics are never alone in our efforts. We are members of the Church, the body of Christ, and together we make a difference.

MASS TRANSIT December 22, 2019 - 4th Sunday in Advent

Isaiah 7:10-14 • Romans 1:1-7 • Ma hew 1:18-24 “And they shall name him ‘Emmanuel’, which means ‘God is

with us’” -Ma hew 1:23 Do you know why your parents picked the name they did for you? Often parents pick a name because the name comes from an older relative, or from an im-portant personthey admire, or maybe because your parents really loved the sound of the name. Jesus got his name because the angel told Joseph what to name him. God chose the name “Jesus” which means “God Saves” for his son. The prophets knew also that Jesus would be called Emmanuel, or “God is with us.” That was not going to be his given name, but it was going to be who he was! God came to us in the flesh, as a baby, and truly was “with us” then, and now is still truly with us. He will never leave us or abandon us! Dear Father, thank you for giving us your Son, in the flesh. Thank you, Jesus, for giving us yourself in the Eucharist. You are truly “with us” now and forever! Does it ever feel like Jesus is not with you? When that happens, think of Jesus like the sun. The sun is always there, even when we can’t see its light at night or when it is hidden behind the clouds. Jesus is always still with you, even if you can’t feel him.

Questions to discuss after Mass…. What color were the priest’s vestments What was one new insight the homily gave you? Was there something special you noticed at Mass today

The Christmas Prayer of Pope John XXII

O sweet Child of Bethlehem, grant that we may share with all our hearts in this profound mystery

of Christmas. Put into the hearts of men and women this peace for which they sometimes seek so desperately and which you alone can give to

them. Help them to know one another better, and to live as brothers and sisters, children of the

same Father. Reveal to them also your beauty, holiness, and purity. Awaken in

their hearts love and gratitude for your infinite goodness. Join them all together in your love. And give us your heavenly peace. Amen.

–Pope John XXII

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Preparation for Liturgy.. Liturgical Calendar – Movie, Books to coincide

with feast days, and much more! SUNDAY READINGS

OPENING THE WORD…prepare with Mass Readings, 5 min video segment &

journal print outs

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Office 909.985.2803 ext. 218 Youth Minister - Perla Plascencia email Perla.P@StAnthonyUpland.org

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ADORATION & FELLOWSHIP

February 7th 2020

Meet in the chapel for

adoration at 6:30pm,

confession at 7p in the church and 7:30p-9p

meet in the

Youth Room for fellowship.

The Youth & Young Adult office will be closed from Dec. 20, 2019 - January 5,2020.

We pray that you have a joyful & safe Christmas and New Year!!

Parish Office &

Religious Ed Office will be closed 12/24/19

through 1/1/20

December 23 8:30am - Mass - Chapel (Monday) 9:30am - Legion of Mary - Youth Conf. Room 3:00pm - Cenacle Prayer - Chapel 5:30pm - Centering Prayer - Chapel

December 24 OFFICES CLOSED (Tuesday) 4:00pm - Christmas Vigil - Church & Hall 6:00pm - Christmas Vigil - Church 10:00pm - Christmas Vigil - Church

December 25 OFFICES CLOSED (Wednesday) 8:00am - Christmas Mass - Church 9:30am - Christmas Mass - Church 11:15:am - Christmas Mass (Spanish) - Church

December 26 OFFICES CLOSED (Thursday) 8:30am - Mass - Chapel 9:15am - Lectionary Bible Study - R# 11

December 27 OFFICES CLOSED (Friday) 8:30am - Mass - Chapel ` December 28 5:00pm - Mass - Chapel (Saturday)

December 29 8:00am - Mass - 9:30am - 11:15am - (Sunday) 1:30pm - Spanish Mass 5:30pm Youth Mass 9:30am - Children Liturgy - R# 2 10:30am - RCIA Adults - R# 12 & 13 2:30pm - Divine Mercy (Spanish) - Church

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December 30 OFFICES CLOSED (Monday) 8:30am - Mass - Church 5:30pm - Centering Prayer - Chapel

December 31 OFFICES CLOSED (Tuesday) 8:30am - Mass - Church 4:00pm - Mary, Mother of God Vigil Mass Church

January 1 OFFICES CLOSED (Wednesday) 8:30am - Mary, Mother of God Mass Church

January 2 8:30am - Mass - Church (Thursday) 9:15am - Lectionary Bible Study - R# 11 7:00pm - Bible Study - Church 7:30pm - Catholics Returning Home - R# 11

January 3 8:30am - Mass - Chapel (Friday) 9:00am - 1st Friday of Adoration - Chapel 7:00am - Pequeñas Comunidades de Fe - R#11 7:00pm - Confessions 8:00pm - Confession January 4 12:00am - 1st Friday of Adoration - Chapel (Saturday) 8:30am - 1st Saturday Mass - Chapel 9:00am - 1st Saturday of Devotion - Chapel 9:30am - Legion of Mary Potluck - Hall 5:00pm - Mass - Chapel

January 5 8:00am - Mass - 9:30am - 11:15am - (Sunday) 1:30pm - Spanish Mass 9:30am - RCIA Children Yr 2 r#7 10:00am - RCIA Adults - R# 12 & 13 12:00pm - Spanish RE Classes - R# 5&6 12:30pm - RCIA Children Yr 1 - R#10 2:30pm - Divine Mercy (Spanish) - Church 5:00pm - Mass - Church

TRUST IN GOD

On this final Sunday of Advent our scriptures focus on the historical birth of Jesus, who is son of David and Son of God, child and king, Jesus and Emmanuel. Isaiah the prophet begs Ahaz to ask for a sign, to allow God to offer

him reassurance of the survival of the Davidic dynasty. The king hypocritically refuses to “tempt the L ” in that way (Isaiah 7:12), but the prophet foretells the birth of a son, an heir to the throne, who will prove the Lord’s enduring protection of God’s chosen lineage on the throne of David. The child will be called Emmanuel. Matthew’s reference to this history in his description of the birth of Jesus highlights the contrast between the faithless refusal of trust shown by Ahaz, and the complete trust in God shown by Mary and Joseph in bringing about the birth of Jesus Christ. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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