FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT: DECEMBER 18, 2016
St Brigid Catholic Church 5214 S. Western Ave. LA CA 90062 Phone: 323-292-0781 | Fax: 323-290-1254 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.stbrigidchurchla.com
PARISH STAFF
Pastor ....................... Rev. Kenneth Keke, SSJ Spanish Ministry ... Dcn. Hernando Rodriguez Parish Manager .................. Mrs. Cheryl Pyles Director of Religious Edu. Mrs. Floy Hawkins Parish Secretary........... Ms. Claudia Edwards
MASS SCHEDULES Saturday: Sunday:
4PM–Vigil 7AM - English 8:30 AM -Español 10:30 AM - Gospel Weekdays: 8:15 AM - Bilingual
CONFESSION Saturday:
Sábados:
3:30–4:00 PM Or by appointment 3:30-4:00 o por cita
OUR MISSION: We the Faith Community of St.
Brigid Catholic Church declare our mission is to know and imitate Jesus. We proclaim the reign of God in this community by preaching, teaching the Good News and celebrating our Roman Catholic worship. We witness the faith by demonstrating service and compassion for those in need. As Community, we welcome, honor and respect all people with the special emphasis on the culture and heritage of the African American and Hispanic Catholics.
Infant Baptism: Prep Class for Parents & Godparents, 2nd Tuesday of the month with Baptism during Sunday Liturgy. Bautizos Infantiles: Clase de
Preparacion para Padres y Padrinos, 2 º Martes de cada mes con el bautizo durante la Misa del Domingo. Religious Education (CCD): Saturdays, 9:30 AM –11:30 AM October thru May .Educación Religiosa:
Sábados, 9:30 – 11:30 de Octubre a Mayo.
First Communion & Confirmation: Tw o years preparation through the Religious Education Program. Primera Comunion y Confirmacion; Preparación de dos años
Adults (Rite of Christians Initiation of Adults) RCIA: Please contact the Director of Religious Education, Mrs. Floy Hawkins to register. Adultos (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana) RICA: por favor, contactar
Floy Hawkins., Directora de Educación Religiosa,.
Marriage: Please Contact the Priest at least six months in advance. Do not book the reception hall until the wedding date in the church is confirmed. Matrimonio: Contactar al sacerdote por lo menos 6
meses de reservar el local de celebración.
Sick Calls: contact James Gibson: 323-545-8172 Visitas a los Enfermos: Contactar a Mario Ardon
323-304-0197
SUNDAY MASS READINGS Dec. 18 Sunday
Isiah 7:10-14 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-24
Dec. 19 Monday
Judges 13:2-7, 24-25 Luke 1:5-25
Dec. 20 Tuesday
Isiah 7:10-14 Luke1:26-38
Dec. 21 Wednesday Songs 2:8-14 Luke 1:39-45 Dec. 22 Thursday
1 Samuel 1:24-28 Luke 1:46-56
Dec. 23 Friday
Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24 Luke 1:57-66
MASS INTENTIONS Saturday
4:00pm
For Lennell Johnson, RIP Hermene Howard
Sunday
7:00am
For Lennell Johnson, RIP Hillman King & Family
8:30am
Por la Sagrada Familia
10:30am For the Gospel Choir Memebers Sick & homebound Monday
8:15 am NO MASS
Tuesday
8:15am
For Lennell Johnson, RIP, Auntie Phyllis N.O, LA
Wednesday 8:15am
For Lennell Johnson, RIP, Carroll Guilliaume & Fam.
Thursday
8:15am
For Lennell Johnson, RIP, Tony & April Johnson
Friday
8:15am
Rafael A.Mancia-Huezo, RIP, 2yr Anniversary, Sonia
CALL TO STEWARDSHIP
Weekly Deposits (Envelopes, loose, holy days, building maintenance, St. Vincent De Paul 12/11/2016 = 6137.00 STEWARDSHIP
I want to extend my deepest THANKS & APPRECIATION to the ministries and parishioners who answered our 2016 “Call to Stewardship”. The financial support from Doris Fork, Jan Davis, Emmanuel Ministry, Spanish Ushers, Guadalupanos, KPC, Council & Court #259, Ministry Through Prayer, Soup, Salad & Scripture, Young at Heart, Legion of Mary, Sr. Usher Board, Spanish Evangelization, Altar Servers, Lectors, Finance Council, Debra Parson, Drum Ministry, and Thelma Williams is a firm beginning of our Stewardship journey. For the upcoming year 2017, we again welcome the opportunity to share our time, talents and treasure within our Faith Community and the greater local community we serve. We need and welcome your financial support and prayers as we continue this Stewardship journey together.
Ministries Honoring their annual commitment 2017 Aids Ministry – Altar Servers Art/Environment Bereavement Drum Ministry Education Committee Emmanuel Eucharistic MinistersFinance Council Gospel ChoirGuadalupanos Hospitality KPC, Council #259 KPC, Court #259 Lectors Legion of Mary Liturgy Committee Ministry Thru Prayer New Generation Choir Parish Council Religious Education Resurrection Choir Soup, Salad & Scripture Spanish Evangelization Spanish Lectors Spanish Ushers St. Vincent de Paul Traditional Choir Tuesday Night Bible Study Usher Board Women’s Ministry Young at Heart -
WILLS & ESTATE PLANNING Doris Fork - $15,000.00
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This Week at SBC Parish Goal: $22,400 Amount Pledged: $10,594 Amount Paid: $7,195 Please give prayerful discernment in making a donation to “Together in Mission”, which helps support catholic Schools.
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CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
CHRISTMAS EVE:
4PM- YOUTH MASS 8PM- SPANISH MASS 12AM- MIDNIGHT GOSPEL MASS
CHRISTMAS DAY:
8:30 AM- SPANISH MASS 10:30 AM- GOSPEL MASS
FREE KIDS EVENT
Pasadena Convention Center, a dynamic, fun-filled experience with free entertainment all day, every day! Friday, December 30th, 9am-6pm, Saturday, December
31st, 9am-6pm & Sunday, January 1st, 12pm-4pm. For m ore info. Visit liveongreenpasadena.com.
SACRAMENT of CONFIRMATION For those who received their Sacrament of Confirmation this year at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, please be sure to pick up your certificates at our Parish Office from any time between 9am—2pm, Monday
thru Friday.
DECEMBER 18, SUNDAY 7:00 am- Spanish Ushers Brunch, Hall 9:45 am – Gospel Prayer, R 1 12:30 pm – Aids Ministry, R 7 1:15 pm - Gospel Choir Reh., Church
DECEMBER 19, MONDAY 12:00 pm - Young @ Heart, Hall
DECEMBER 20, TUESDAY 6:00 pm— Gospel Choir Exc. Mtg., R 1 7:00 pm - Gospel Choir Rehearsal, Church
DECEMBER 21, WEDNESDAY 12:00 pm – Food Outreach, Hall 2:30 pm – Legion of Mary , R 7 5:30 pm- Sacristan Mtg., R 4 7:00 pm – Trad. Choir Reh. Crying Rm 7:00 pm – Sp. Bible Study, R 5 7:00 pm – Youth Lector Rehearsal – Ch.
DECEMBER 22, THURSDAY 7:00 pm – Spanish Evangelization, R 5 7:00 pm – Resurrection Choir, Church
DECEMBER 23, FRIDAY 6:00 pm – Altar Servers – Ch. 7:00 pm – OA Meeting – Rm 7 7:00 pm – Emmanuel Prayer – R5
2017 SUNDAY MISSALS-$3 ADVENT BOOKS—$1 SEE ANY USHER TO PURCHASE
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DECEMBER 24, SATURDAY 2:00 pm – AA Meeting – R 1 4:00 pm – YOUTH MASS, Church 8:00 pm – SPANISH VIGIL 12:00 am – MIDNIGHT MASS, Church
~ REFLECTION ~ Christmas is only a week away! On this Fourth Sunday of Advent, the readings turn to the immediate preparations for the birth of our Lord. We too are finalizing our preparations for his birth into our hearts once again. Let us pray today for the courage of Joseph to bear whatever burdens may be necessary so that our world too may be saved from its sinful ways. ~ REFLEXION ~ ¡Sólo falta una semana para la Navidad! En este cuarto domingo de Adviento las lecturas se vuelven hacia las preparaciones inmediatas para el nacimiento de nuestro Señor. También nosotros estamos finalizando nuestras preparaciones para su nacimiento en nuestro corazón una vez más. Oremos hoy para que se nos conceda el valor que tuvo José para soportar cualquier carga que fuese necesaria a fin de que nuestro mundo también pueda ser redimido de sus caminos pecaminosos Did You Know?
With the popular game Pokémon Go, kids can interact with virtual game components in real-life locations. Some features of the game can present serious dangers for children using the app and interacting with other gamers. “PokéStops” – locations in which players can collect Pokémon – can be anywhere, and recently, one was reported to be at the entrance of a rehabilitation center that housed sex offenders. Parents should be aware of the game’s features and monitor children’s use to ensure that any Pokémon collecting is done safely. For a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Pokémon Go and Social Networking,” email:
[email protected] or call 213-637-7227
Sabia Usted?
Las paradas de Pokémon Go pueden llevar a los niños a lugares peligrosos Con el juego popular Pokémon Go, los niños pueden interactuar con componentes del juego virtual en lugares reales. Algunas características del juego pueden presentar serios peligros para los niños cuando usan la aplicación e interactúan con otros jugadores. Las paradas o “PokéStops”, o lugares en los que los jugadores recogen los Pokémon, pueden estar en cualquier lugar, y recientemente se reportó que uno estaba a la entrada de un centro de rehabilitación donde habitaban ofensores sexuales. Los padres de familia deben estar conscientes de las características del juego y monitorear el uso por parte de sus hijos para asegurar que cualquier colecta de los Pokémon se haga en forma segura. Para una copia del artículo de VIRTUS® “Pokémon Go and Social Networking” (Pokémon Go y las redes sociales) envíe un correo electrónico a
[email protected] o llame al (213) 637-7508.
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WARNING……WARNING: ADVENT VIRUS Be on the alert for symptoms of inner Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. The hearts of a great many have already been exposed to this virus and it is possible that people everywhere could come down with it in epidemic proportions. This could pose a serious threat to what has, up to now, been a fairly stable condition of conflict in the world. Some signs and symptoms of The Advent Virus:
A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than on fears based on past experiences.
An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.
A loss of interest in judging other people.
A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.
A loss of interest in conflict.
A loss of the ability to worry. (This is a very serious symptom)
Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation.
Contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature.
Frequent attacks of smiling.
An increasing tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen.
An increased susceptibility to the love extended by others as well as the uncontrollable urge to extend it.
Please send this warning out to all your friends. This virus can and has affected many systems. Some systems have been completely cleaned out because of it.
Children’s Column “Let
the Children come to me, do not stop them. “ - Matthew 19:14 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CALENDAR Youth Sunday Mass: 1st Sunday of the month: 10:30 AM Liturgy
CCD Classes: Saturdays 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Parent Sessions: Date TBA; 7: 00 PM – 8:30 PM, Room 4
Coloring Page
DECEMBER 2016 Classes (3): 3rd, 10th, 17th
Events/Activities: YOUTH MASS Saturday, December 24th, 4PM, with Special Guest, Mr. Santa!! (NO CLASS , DECEMBER 24th,, Christmas Eve or DECEMBER 31st New Year’s Eve) 25th CHRISTMAS DAY
JANUARY 2017 Classes (3): 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th,
3rd - DEADLINE for Registration for YOUTH DAY (Confirmation Class)
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