Our Mission With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we, the Roman Catholic Community of Santiago de Compostela, aspire to proclaim in word and action the living Gospel of Jesus Christ.

A Roman Catholic Stewardship Church “I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord.” -John 1: 6-8, 19-28

Fr. Thomas Paul K. Naval PASTOR

Fr. Stephen Lesniewski PAROCHIAL VICAR

Fr. Gregory Dick, O. Praem WEEKEND ASSISTING PRIEST

Fr. Joseph Young PRIEST IN RESIDENCE

Dan Diesel DEACON

Humberto Ramirez

MASS SCHEDULE:

DEACON

Saturday Vigil Sunday Daily (Mon-Sat) First Friday National Holidays

5pm 7am, 8:30am, 10:15am, 12pm, 1:45pm, 6:00pm (Español) 8am (Rosary following Mass) 8am 8am

RECONCILITATION: Friday Saturday

4pm-5pm 3:30pm-4:30pm

PERPETUAL ADORATION: First Friday Benediction

8am-7:45am Saturday 8am

MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Second Saturday

8am

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION: Vigil Holy Days

6pm 8am, 6pm, 7:30pm (Español)

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Fri Sunday

8:30am-1pm, 2pm-8:30pm 9am-12pm, 1pm-5:30pm

PARISH OFFICE PHONE NUMBERS:

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21682 LAKE FOREST, LAKE FOREST, CA 92630 • OFFICE: 949-951-8599 • FAX: 949-951-2687 SDCCATHOLIC.ORG

December 17, 2017

Third Sunday of Advent

Sunday/Domingo, December 17

Saturday/Sábado, December 23

5:30am 6:30am 6:30am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 9:00am 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 5:30pm

5:30am 7:00am 8:00am 8:00am 2:00pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:30pm

Simbang Gabi (Church, Kitchen Rooms D-I) Welcome Table (Plaza) Cub Scouts (Plaza) Marian Exhibit (Room A) Children’s Liturgy (Rooms B and K) RCIA (Rooms C-D and Santiago) Library Open Confirmation Meeting (Rooms D-E) Baptisms (Church) Jr. High Religious Education (Kitchen, Library) Confirmation Leader Meeting (Rooms J-K) FFRG-Christmas Party (Room D-I) Children’s Liturgy (Rooms B and K)

Monday/Lunes, December 18 5:30am 8:00am 8:00am 9:00am 4:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

Simbang Gabi (Church, Kitchen Rooms D-I) Daily Mass Marian Exhibit (Room A) Library Open Religious Education (Rooms B-I, Church) Religious Education (Rooms J-K) Spiritual Exercise of St. Ignatius (Santiago) Santo Rosario (Chapel) CLC-St. Ignatius Group (Library)

Tuesday/Martes, December 19 5:30am 8:00am 8:00am 12:30pm 1:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

Simbang Gabi (Church, Kitchen Rooms D-I) Daily Mass Marian Exhibit (Room A) Blood Drive (Room C and J) Home School Music Class (Room B and K) Friends in Faith (Rooms H-I) Cub Scouts (Rooms F-G) Spiritual Exercise of St. Ignatius (Chapel) Coro (Church) Cristo Rey (Library)

Wednesday/Miércoles, December 20 5:30am 8:00am 6:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

Simbang Gabi (Church, Kitchen Rooms D-I) Daily Mass Children’s Choir (Church) Friends in Faith (Rooms G-H) Ensemble Music Ministry (Church) Our Lady Queen of Peace Rosary (Chapel) Knights of Columbus (Santiago Room)

Thursday/Jueves, December 21 5:30am 8:00am 6:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm

Simbang Gabi (Church, Kitchen Rooms D-I) Daily Mass Spiritual Companion (Chapel Meeting Room) RCIA (Rooms D-I) Chorale Music Ministry (Church) Santiago Ministrels (Room A)

Friday/Viernes, December 22 5:30am 7:00am 8:00am 4:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm

Simbang Gabi (Church, Kitchen Rooms D-I) Christian Men In Commerce (Rooms B-C) Daily Mass (Church) Formación en la Fe (Rooms A-K) Wedding Rehearsal (Church) Grupo de Crochet (Library) Hora Santa (Church)

Simbang Gabi (Church, Kitchen Rooms D-I) Catholic Men’s Fellowship (Santiago) Daily Mass (Church) Burrito Ministry (Kitchen) Wedding—Enriquez & Tellez (Church) Kyrie Music Ministry (RoomMAY B) 21, 2017 Confessions (Church) Welcome Table (Plaza)

Schedule Subject to Change December 17th-December 23rd Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Saturday

(7am) (8:30am) (10:15am) (12pm) (1:45pm) (6pm) (8am) (8am) (8am) (8am) (8am) (8am) (5pm)

Rodrigo Buenafe † Peter and Matthew Van Deudekom

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Nicolasa Silva † Remedios Conopio Renato and Lydia Te † Piedad Gutierrez † Remedios Conopio Socorro Garcia † Eugene P. and Eugene R. de Pierro

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Terry and Bea Sullivan † Josefino Goco † Jim Krause † Robert Harvey †

Prayers for the Sick John Abrams, Ofelia Alvizo, Victor Avendaño, Burgos Family, Matthew Burgos, Shirley Burgos, Angelita Campos, Mr. Caschetta, Castro Family, Susana de Alba, Cherie Deeble, Donna Dorn, Duran Family, Susan Fiedler, Marta and Mike Fowler, Jesús Galvan, Louie D. Garcia, Michael S. Garcia, Kathy Goebel, Bea Gougeon, Rev. Dave Gruver, John Gutierrez, Mary Jane Haas, Oscar Hayakawa, Andy Heidesch, Robert Holohan, Frank LeFranco, Takoa Last, Guadalupe Meza, Jesus Meza, Karim Moftakhar, Mary Odierna, Lumi Palacio, Erika Pena, Felicidad Rabanera, Cyrus Rhee, Rachel Ruelas, Rose Ruiz, Ilda Sánchez, Doris Sinclair, Irene Sullivan. Please note: In order to keep the list current, names will remain on the list for six weeks. Please resubmit after that time by contacting: [email protected].

3rd Sunday of Advent: REJOICE Isaiah proclaims truly good news to us! God's coming brings not sadness, guilt, fear, wrath, or condemnation. No, God's coming is a source of comfort and joy. Saying it once is not enough, for today's readings are full of joy. Mary's Magnificat substitutes for our psalm today, and our second reading encourages us to rejoice, to give thanks and praise. This is the root meaning of the Greek word for Eucharist. We are urged to rejoice and give thanks, because the coming of the Lord brings joy, healing, liberty, release, vindication. It makes the very earth spring up with new life! Good tidings!

December 17, 2017

Third Sunday of Advent in other people’s lives as well. Our neighboring parishes are still providing opportunities for us to prepare the way that faith, hope and love may reside in our hearts and spirits. To experience the grace of JMJ compassion and mercy is to be transformed and moved to make December 17, 2017 others experience the same. Let us not waver in our intent to make this My Dearest Parish Family, Advent and Christmas season different. “Make straight the way of God be with us always. the Lord . . . let there be a highway of We continue in our procession openness to the grace of the season in towards the simple yet profound gift our hearts and lives. God bless and of the Birth of the Messiah – in a take care. stable lying in a manger. The procession has been marked by Love and prayers, numerous celebrations last week – of the gift of an exemplary disciple, witness and mother in Mama Mary. Yesterday, we began an Advent Fr. Thomas Paul K. Naval tradition that has been for more than four centuries been celebrated in the Philippines. “Simbang Gabi” or as it was known in olden times – “Misa de Gallo” translates as Mass of the Rooster. It began as a way of engaging the faith of farmers and fishermen who had to leave at the crack of dawn – with the natural alarm clock of the crowing of the roosters – thus the “Gallo-Rooster.” It has found in the hearts of millions of descendants of these farmers, fishermen and even the other members of the community a strong and resilient devotion that has seen its continuity for centuries even in the midst of conflicts and wars. Since it was a tradition so entrenched in the hearts and minds of Filipinos – it was brought and shared where they practice and engage their faith. If you still are not aware; Christmas is huge in the Philippines maybe even massive. This is because it is a nation that has kept on struggling and has been tested by history, its politics and economics – it is the one sure source of Hope, of Joy and true Peace. It is the constant beacon and source of light – a real assurance of God’s love and presence amidst the world that tries to darken it. It is not an isolated experience but perhaps it is pervasive

JMJ 17 de Diciembre del 2017 Mi Querida Familia Parroquial, Dios esté con nosotros siempre. Continuamos en nuestra procesión hacia el regalo simple pero profundo del Nacimiento del Mesías - en un establo acostado en un pesebre. La procesión ha estado marcada por numerosas celebraciones la semana pasada: el regalo de un discípulo ejemplar, testigo y madre en Mamá María. Ayer, comenzamos una tradición de Adviento que se ha celebrado durante más de cuatro siglos en las Filipinas. "Simbang Gabi" o como se conocía en los viejos tiempos: "Misa de Gallo".

Comenzó como una forma de comprometer la fe de los agricultores y pescadores que tenían que irse al amanecer - con el despertador natural del canto de los gallos - por lo tanto "Misa de Gallo". Ha encontrado en los corazones de millones de descendientes de21, estos MAY 2017 agricultores, pescadores e incluso los otros miembros de la comunidad una devoción fuerte y resistente que ha visto su continuidad durante siglos incluso en medio de conflictos y guerras. Como era una tradición tan arraigada en los corazones y las mentes de los filipinos, fue traída y compartida donde practican y comprometen su fe. Si todavía no estás enterado; La Navidad es enorme en Filipinas, tal vez incluso masiva. Esto se debe a que es una nación que ha seguido luchando y ha sido probada por la historia, su política y su economía; es la única fuente segura de Esperanza, de Alegría y de verdadera Paz. Es el faro constante y la fuente de luz, una garantía real del amor y la presencia de Dios en medio del mundo que trata de oscurecerlo. No es una experiencia aislada, pero tal vez también está presente en la vida de otras personas. Nuestras parroquias vecinas todavía nos brindan la oportunidad de preparar la manera en que la fe, la esperanza y el amor puedan residir en nuestros corazones y nuestro espíritu. Experimentar la gracia de la compasión y la misericordia es transformarse y moverse para hacer que los demás experimenten lo mismo. No vacilemos en nuestra intención de hacer que esta temporada de Adviento y Navidad sea diferente. "Enderezar el camino del Señor". . . que haya una carretera de apertura a la gracia de la estación en nuestros corazones y vidas. Dios lo bendiga y cuide. Con amor y mis oraciones,

Fr. Thomas Paul K. Naval

December 17, 2017

Third Sunday of Advent

For these gifts we are grateful: Sunday Offertory (12/10/17) Sunday Offertory:

$ 15,933.43

Average Weekly WeShare:

$

5,595.85

$ 20,678.67 Total Budgeted Sunday Offertory:

$ 22,350.00

($

1,671.33)

Building Fund:

$

272.00

2nd Collection– Retired Religious:

$

7,986.02

MAY 21, 2017

December 24th and December 25th

Readings for the Week Monday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Tuesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Sg 2:8-14; Zep 3:14-18a;Ps 33:2-3,11-12,2021; Lk 1:39-45 Friday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Saturday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38

This year Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday. All Catholics have an obligation to attend Mass twice: once celebrating the Fourth Sunday of Advent (Saturday evening or during the day Sunday) and a second time celebrating the Feast of the Nativity (Christmas Eve beginning at 4pm or Christmas Day). Mary’s example of responding “yes” to the call of God (4th Sunday of Advent Gospel) helps us respond “yes” to accepting the Prince of Peace, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God into our lives on Christmas. Please see the Christmas schedule for Mass times. PICTURE(S) ON FRONT COVER Picture (T to B): 1.Advent artwork. 2. Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration. Picture submitted by Lyanamar Medina 3. Family Mass this past weekend. Picture submitted by Jovie Kruki. 4. Marian Exhibit in Parish Hall. Picture submitted by Refugio del C. Herrera.

Third Sunday of Advent

Advent and Christmas Calendar December 8 to December 19 Marian Exhibit in the Lecture Hall in the Parish Hall from 9am to 8pm December 16 to December 24 Advent Novena (Simbang Gabi) 5:30am Bishop Vann presiding December 18 December 23 Fourth Sunday of Advent Mass (English) 5:00pm Church Mass (Spanish) 7:00pm Church December 24 Fourth Sunday of Advent Mass (English) 5:30am (Simbang Gabi) Mass (English) 7:00am Church Mass (English) 8:30am Church Mass (English) 10:15am Church Mass (English) 12:00pm Church Mass (Spanish) 1:45pm Church Vigil of the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Mass (English) 4:00pm Church Mass (English) 4:00pm Parish Hall Mass (English) 6:30pm Church Mass (Bilingual) 10:00pm Church December 25 Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Mass (English) 8:30am Church Mass (English) 10:15am Church Mass (English) 10:15am Parish Hall Mass (English) 12:00pm Church Mass (Spanish) 1:45pm Church December 31 Regular Sunday Mass January 1 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Mass (English) 8:00am Church

December 17, 2017

Calendario de Adviento y Navidad Diciembre 8 al 19 MAY 21, 2017 Nuestra Santa Madre María: Exhibición de Arte 9am a 8pm Diciembre 16 al 24 Novena de Adviento Simbang Gabi 5:30am Celebrante: Nuestro Obispo Vann Diciembre 18 Diciembre 23 Cuarto Domingo de Adviento Misa (Inglés) 5:00pm Iglesia Misa (Español) 7:00pm Iglesia Diciembre 24 Cuarto Domingo de Adviento Misa (Ingles) 5:30am (Simbang Gabi) Misa (Ingles) 7:00am Iglesia Misa (Ingles) 8:30am Iglesia Misa (Ingles) 10:15am Iglesia Misa (Ingles) 12:00pm Iglesia Misa (Español) 1:45pm Iglesia Vigilia de la Solemnidad de la Natividad de Nuestro Señor (Navidad) Misa (Inglés) 4:00pm Iglesia Misa (Inglés) 4:00pm Salón Parroquial Misa (Inglés) 6:30pm Iglesia Misa (Bilingüe) 10:00pm Iglesia Diciembre 25 Solemnidad de la Natividad de Nuestro Señor (Navidad) Misa (Inglés) 8:30am Iglesia Misa (Inglés) 10:15am Iglesia Misa (Inglés) 10:15am Salón Parroquial Misa (Inglés) 12:00pm Iglesia Misa (Español) 1:45pm en la iglesia Diciembre 31 Misa de Domingo Regular Enero 1 Solemnidad de la Santísima Virgen María, La Madre de Dios. Misa (Inglés) 8:00am Iglesia

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Third Sunday of Advent

DECEMBER AND JANUARY Thanks to all who participated in Operation Shoebox by supplying needed items for the poor! The importance of modeling Catholic Social Teaching to our parish children cannot be overstated. December 18th Our Last RE Class before Christmas is at 4:00pm or 6:30pm. We wish you all a wonderful, safe Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! January 8th RE Classes Resume. During class time a mandatory First Reconciliation PARENT MEETING takes place at 4:00pm or 6:30pm. Attend either meeting if your student is receiving First Confession in February. 2nd grade parents of St. Serra students please attend as well. JR HI Ministry meets on Sunday, January 7 th! *Our Catholic faith formation program urgently needs 2 talented, caring adults/young adults to assist lead Catechists in class on Mondays at 4:00pm OR Mondays at 6:30pm. Please pray on this request and contact Gloria Fetta to assist in this Godly adventure! Our Religious Education Families did a great job of collecting items for homeless folks through OPERATION SHOEBOX! Thanks everyone!

Religious Education and JR Hi Ministry enjoyed a Jesse Tree, highlighting many Old Testament stories of Jesus’ ancestry ending with the coming of the Christ Child! Have a Blessed and Merry Christmas Everyone!

Next CI Class #8 is: January 16 th from 7:00pm-8:30pm Next CII Class #7 is: January 9 th from 7:00pm-8:30pm Next Friday Night Live/Youth Group meeting is: January 7th from 2:00pm-4:00pm in Rooms B and C. Please come and check this club out! Next Retreat Planning Meeting is: January 14 th from 2:00pm-4:00pm in Rooms B and C...planning for February retreat. Class #7 and #8 Planning Meeting is: January 7 th from 4:00pm-6:00pm in Rooms B and C. Please note: CI Leaders from 4:00pm-5:00pm and CII leaders from 5:00pm-6:00pm.

The Mission of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS) is “Serving those who Serve.” DECEMBER 30th & 31st The ministry of the AMS is to meet the spiritual needs of Catholics who are serving—or have served—our Country at home MAY 21, and abroad. The AMS is the only archdiocese, or 2017 non-profit organization, that provides the Catholic Church’s full range of pastoral ministries and spiritual services specifically to Catholics serving in the United States Armed Forces, enrolled in U.S. Military Academies, undergoing treatment at any of the 153 Department of Veterans Affairs’ Medical Centers, working in civilian jobs for the federal government beyond U.S. borders, and the families of these populations. Military chaplains are the front-line spiritual envoys who provide you and your loved one’s access to the sacraments, spiritual counseling, evangelization and catechesis, and other forms of pastoral care. The AMS receives no funding from the U.S. Government or the U.S. Military in support of its ministry and related programs and services. The AMS relies solely on private donations and the generosity of the Catholic community. This year’s, (2017-2018) RCIA class will be conducting a “free will” donation outside of Church the weekend of December 30th & 31st. Those of us who are veterans and experienced the comfort and support of Catholic Chaplin’s please remember them with your gift. Those families that have children or relatives still serving our country, please support as best you well. Look for the total accounting of your generosity in a future bulletin! Thank you. Tom Haas, Coordinator—RCIA; Adult Faith Formation 949-951-8599 ext. 231

Time is drawing near for the celebration of Christmas. This mystery is way beyond our ability to understand, yet we BELIEVE it and allow it to bring joy to our being. The excitement is in the air, the music fills our hearts and we prepare, get ready, anticipate. Have you read the two different stories of the Infancy Narratives in sacred scripture? Meditate on them, realizing that the authors have a different audience and a different message for each 2000 yrs. ago. And so we contemplate, what is Matthew and Luke saying for us today in 2017? Meetings: Wednesdays from 9:00am-11:15am or 7:00pm-9:00pm in Santiago Parish Center For further information contact Nancy 949-766-8126 or Barb 949-768-1170.

Third Sunday of Advent

December 17, 2017

MARIAN EXHIBIT December 8th thru 19th We invite you to visit our exhibition and learn more about how our Mother Mary is seen by different cultures around the world. Hope you take this time to enjoy the last couple of days of this wonderful exhibit.

“Living Faith Books” Living Faith Books will be available after Masses on December 16th and 17th while quantities last. A donation is suggested.

MAY 21, 2017

December 17, 2017

Third Sunday of Advent

SENIOR ACTIVITIES December 19th Lunch at Sizzler’s on El Toro Road and Raymond Way in Lake Forest. Meet there at 11:00am. Call Pearl 949-770-4939 to RSVP.

SPECIAL COLLECTION—SANTA ROSA FIRES December 30th and December 31st Northern California has been affected by wild fires last month. The Diocese of Orange is uniting by doing a special collection to benefit all families affected by this natural disaster. In respect for the Mass and in consideration of the Hospitality Ministers/Ushers so MAY 21, 2017 they can fully participate in the consecration, second collection will be done after communion. Please use designated envelopes to place your donation. Thank you for your generosity!

“LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR” Presented by: Deacon Steve Greco Stir up the gifts that are yours through Baptism and Confirmation. Learn about the missing piece in your life: The power of the Holy Spirit. Deacon Steve Greco will lead this amazing seminar full of PRAISE MUSIC and inspiring talks. Date: Saturday, January 20 9:00-4:00PM Place: Santiago de Compostela 21682 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest Tickets are $20 (lunch is included) Information: [email protected] or 949-874-2151

St. Junipero Serra Catholic School On Sunday, January 28, 2018 from 12:30 – 3:30 pm, St. Serra School will be hosting its annual Luncheon in support of financial aid for Catholic Education. This event also supports the Marian Alliance of Schools in Santa Ana (St. Anne’s School, St. Joseph’s School, School of our Lady) and Saint Polycarp School in Stanton. Join one of our themed tables, or if you are ready to set your creativity free, volunteer to decorate your own! This fun event sells out every year! For additional information and to reserve your spot, visit http://www.serraschool.org/support-us/events/ seasonsluncheon or if you are interested in hosting a table, call Pam Owens in the Advancement Office at 888-1990 ext. 165.

CONFESSIONS On Friday, December 22nd and Saturday, December 23rd Confessions will be cancelled. Please see advent penance service schedule above for confession times in neighboring Parishes.

St. Junipero Serra Catholic School, a pre-K through 8 Diocese of Orange Catholic School, is a ministry to the parishes of San Francisco Solano Catholic Church, Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church, St. Killian’s Catholic Church, and Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

December 17, 2017

Third Sunday of Advent

EXHIBICIÓN MARIANA Diciembre 8 al 19 Les invitamos para que visiten nuestra exhibición y aprendas más sobre como es vista nuestra madre María por las diferentes culturas alrededor del mundo. Esperamos que tome este tiempo de disfrutar los últimos días de esta maravillosa exhibición.

EN LA DIOCESIS DE ORANGE  VÍSPERAS Y ORDENACIÓN ESPISCOPAL TRASMITIDO EN VIVO

MAY 21, 2017

Nos complace anunciar que la Ordenación Episcopal del Obispo electo Thomas Thai Nguyen estará disponible en vivo a través de la transmisión web diocesana. Además, el servicio de víspera, la noche anterior a la ordenación, estará disponible a través de la transmisión web.

Vísperas 18 de Diciembre del 2017 a las 7 p.m. Ordenación Episcopal 19 de Diciembre del 2017 a las 2 p.m.

“Libros La Fe Viva ” Libros de “La Fe Viva” estarán disponible después de las Misas el 16 y 17 de Diciembre hasta agotar existencias. Se sugiere una donación. Caballeros de Colon Donación de Sangre 19 de Diciembre

Visite el sitio web de Santiago para obtener un enlace directo.

December 17, 2017

Third Sunday of Advent

Actividades de la Catequesis en Español ♥

Celebramos la Navidad en la Catequesis, 22 de diciembre, 6 pm ♥ Las clases de la catequesis se reiniciarán el viernes 12 de enero en el horario acostumbrado. ♥

Feliz Navidad y Próspero año 2018 CONFESIONES El Viernes 22 de Diciembre y Sábado 23 de Diciembre, estarán canceladas las confesiones. Revise el horario de los servicios penitenciales de Adviento para los horarios de confesiones en las parroquias vecinas.

¿SANTA CLAUS? O ¿SAN NICOLÁS? ¿Existió de verdad San Nicolás? Si, si existió. Pero no vivió en el Polo Norte, sino que nació alrededor del año 280 en Mira, una ciudad del distrito de Licia, en la actual Turquía. ¿Era su transporte un trineo con venados? No, no se trasportaba en trineo, ni mucho menos volaba. Su manera de transportase era a pie, incluso cuenta la historia que se fue caminando hasta Tierra Santa. La esposa de San Nicolás no era “Mrs. Claus” como lo ponen en las películas, su esposa, era la Iglesia, pues, San Nicolás fue un Obispo cristiano de origen griego. Tampoco tenía duendes que trabajaban para él, lo que si tenía era hijos espirituales, seguidores de Cristo Jesús. Hoy se conservan reliquias de San Nicolás en la Basílica de San Nicolás en Bari, Italia. Cuenta la historia de que tres niños fueron asesinados y arrojados a un barril de sal, y por la oración de San Nicolás, los niños volvieron a la vida. Por ello es patrono de los niños y se suele representar con tres pequeños a su lado. La historia de Santa Claus de hoy, tiene sus raíces del verdadero San Nicolás, que fue muy querido por los niños y por el pueblo de su época. Sin embargo, al quitarle su sentido religioso, se desvirtuó el origen católico del personaje y ahora se utiliza con fines comerciales. San Nicolás murió el 6 de diciembre de año 345, y la Iglesia celebra su día el 6 de diciembre. Esto es solo un pequeño resumen para que conozcas un poco de la vida del verdadero San Nicolás y aunque su fiesta se celebre en diciembre, y por su historia de generosidad, se le haya asociado con la época de la navidad, no nos podemos nunca olvidar que la verdadera razón para celebrar en Navidad es el nacimiento de nuestro señor Jesucristo. Si, mis queridos hermanos, ¡Jesús es la razón de nuestra navidad, a Él, todo el honor y toda la gloria por siempre! ¡Dios te bendiga! Diácono Humberto Ramirez

24 y 25 de Diciembre Este año, la víspera de Navidad cae en domingo. Todos los católicos tenemos la obligación de asistir a la Misa dos veces: una vez que se celebra el cuarto domingo de Adviento (sábado por la noche o el domingo) y por MAY 21, 2017 segunda vez se celebra la fiesta de la Natividad (nochebuena que comienza a las 4:00pm o el día de Navidad). El ejemplo de Maria de responder “si” al llamado de Dios (cuarto domingo del Evangelio de Adviento) nos ayuda a responder “si” a aceptar al Príncipe de la Paz, Consejero maravilloso, Dios fuerte en nuestra vidas en Navidad. Por favor, revise el calendario de Navidad para los horarios de Misas.

COLECTA ESPECIAL INCENDIOS EN SANTA ROSA 31 de diciembre El norte de California se ha visto afectado por incendios forestales el mes pasado. La Diócesis de Orange se esta uniendo al hacer una colecta especial para beneficiar a todas las familias afectadas por este desastre natural. En respecto a la Misa y en consideración de los Ministros de la Hospitalidad y Ujieres para que puedan participar plenamente en la consagración, la segunda colecta se realizara después de la comunión. Utilice los sobres designados para hacer su donación. Gracias por su generosidad!

¡Bodas Comunitarias! Las bodas comunitarias son una oportunidad que iglesia brinda para que formalices tu compromiso de amor con tu pareja, sea que ya lleven tiempo viviendo juntos sin casarse o que solo estén casados por el civil.

Las próximas Bodas Comunitarias serán el 10 de febrero de 2018 Les queremos invitar, a asistir a un retiro de parejas, que será ofrecido en español el domingo 28 de enero de 2018, en nuestra parroquia en preparación para recibir la bendición de su matrimonio en las Bodas comunitarias. Recuerden que asistir a un retiro en preparación para su matrimonio es uno de los requisitos para una boda en la Iglesia Católica. Es además una oportunidad para que las parejas descubran la importancia de la presencia de Cristo en su relación, así como la vocación del amor dentro del Matrimonio. Para más información o para inscripciones, llamar a la Oficina Parroquial. El retiro también está abierto a aquellas parejas ya casadas que deseen una renovación en su relación.

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Dr. La only accepts donations & will all go to Our Lady of LaVang Shrine Construction Project at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove.

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$45 (In the absence of

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DR. JUAN ANTONIO TREJO CANCHOLA, DDS (949) 305-8242

23030 Lake Forest Drive #201 Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Se habla Español

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Dr. Ada Gruita, DDS

Robert J. Duffy

Parishioner

Serving Orange County Since 2002

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New Patient Special $49 Exam

CA Insurance Lic# 0B74198

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IN ORANGE, CA SINCE 1987 U.P. GRAD-1982

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For further information, please call the Parish Office.

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23772 Mercury Rd. Lake Forest, CA 92630

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913066 Santiago De Compostela Church (A)

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