We are a diverse, mul-cultural community relying on the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Together, we labor to build the Kingdom of God through liturgy, prayer, educaon and outreach to those in need. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we come together in faith to celebrate life’s joys and sorrows, and minister to all. Somos una comunidad diversa y mulcultural que confiamos en la guía del Espíritu Santo. Juntos trabajamos para construir el Reino de Dios a través de la liturgia, oración, educación y ayuda a los necesitados. Como discípulos de Jesucristo nos reunimos en la fe para celebrar las alegrías, las tristezas de la vida y servir a todos. 4325 Don Julio Boulevard North Highlands, CA 95660 Parish Office 916.332.4777 ▪ Fax 916.332.8325 www.saintlawrencechurch.org 05 January 2020 SUNDAY EUCHARIST (Mass) MISA DEL DOMINGO Saturday Vigil (English) Sábado Vigilia (Español) 5:00 pm (Misa de Sanación) 7:00 pm Sunday (English) Domingo (Español) 8:15 am & 10:00 am 6:30 am & 12:00 pm MORNING PRAYER DAILY EUCHARIST (MASS) Monday-Friday Monday-Friday 8:00 am 8:30 am RECONCILIATION/CONFESIONES Tuesday 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm Half hour before Saturday/Sunday Masses PARISH OFFICE HOURS/HORAS DE OFICINA Monday through Friday / Lunes a Viernes 9:00 am -12:30 pm & 1:30 - 4:30 pm De pronto la estrella que habían visto surgir, comenzó a guiarlos, hasta que se detuvo encima de donde estabe el niño. Mateo 2:9 Rev. Isnardo Serrano, CO, Parochial Administrator Rev. Raj Derivera, Parochial Vicar, [email protected]Deacon Kevin Staszkow, Deacon, [email protected]Mr. Hector Callejas , Parish Business Manager, [email protected]Mrs. Elvia Jimenez, Religious Education Coordinator, [email protected]Mrs. Maria Elena Brenes-Schiele, Religious Education Assistant Mrs. Angelica Vega, Religious Education Assistant Ms. Pilar Tallent, Pastoral Programs Coordinator, [email protected]Mrs. Diana Jimenez, Bookkeeper Mr. Tony Neria, Music Director, [email protected]Mrs. Cora Chanco, Music Coordinator Ms. Elizabeth Peterson Receptionist Mr. Josue Barraza, Youth Group Coordinator, [email protected]Receptionist/Secretary, [email protected]
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We are a diverse, multi-cultural community relying on the
guidance of the Holy Spirit. Together, we labor to build
the Kingdom of God through liturgy, prayer, education and
outreach to those in need. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we
come together in faith to celebrate life’s joys and sorrows,
and minister to all.
Somos una comunidad diversa y multicultural que confiamos
en la guía del Espíritu Santo. Juntos trabajamos para
construir el Reino de Dios a través de la liturgia, oración,
educación y ayuda a los necesitados. Como discípulos de
Jesucristo nos reunimos en la fe para celebrar las alegrías,
las tristezas de la vida y servir a todos.
4325 Don Julio Boulevard North Highlands, CA 95660
Your continued generosity for the week ending 12/22/19.
1st Collection - $ 8,317.82 2nd Collection - Retirement Fund for Religious $ 3,105.06 Christmas collection - $ 8,907.00 Total weekly contributions: $20,329.88
Jan 18 & 19: Facility Fund
Thank you for your sense of stewardship & your generosity. Les agradecemos su compromiso y su gran generosidad.
Father Isnardo & Father Raj
LIGHT OF THE WORLD Epiphany can be understood as an extension of the Nativity of the Lord that we celebrate on December 25. While at Christmas we celebrate Jesus’ coming as the long-awaited king and Messiah of the Jewish people, on Epiphany we celebrate the revelation that Jesus is the Savior and Light of all nations—Jews, Gentiles, and all people. The star shines so brightly that it attracts magi who come from far distant countries to worship Jesus. They are not Jews, yet they are drawn to the Light of the world. The letter to the Ephesians reveals that the Light of the world was for the Gentiles as well as the Jews—Christ gathers all people into the light of his love. The reading from Isaiah also describes a gathering of diverse peoples, but this time it is to the light that emanates from the people of God.
LUZ DEL MUNDO Se puede entender la Epifanía como una extensión de la Natividad del Señor que celebramos el 25 de diciembre. En la Navidad celebramos la venida de Jesús como el rey y Mesías tan esperado por el pueblo judío, y en la Epifanía celebramos la revelación de Jesús como el Salvador y la Luz de las naciones; es decir, de judíos, gentiles y de todos los pueblos. La estrella brilla con tanto fulgor que atrae a los magos
que vienen de países distantes para adorar a Jesús. No son judíos, y sin embargo se ven atraídos al que es la Luz del Mundo. La carta a los efesios revela que la Luz del Mundo era tanto para gentiles como para judíos, pues Cristo reúne a todos los pueblos en la luz de su amor. La lectura de Isaías también describe a diversos pueblos que vienen, pero esta vez les atrae la luz que emana del pueblo de Dios.
E N G L I S H CLA SS H ORA BAPTI SM H OUR
January 24 7:00 pm February 8 10:00 am
March 27 7:00 pm April 11 10:00 am
May 22 7:00 pm June 13 10:00 am
ESPAÑOL CLA SE H ORA BAUTI SMO H ORA 17 de Enero 7:00 pm 1 de Febrero 7:00 Pm
20 de Marzo 7:00 pm 4 de Abril 7:00 pm
17 de Abril 7:00 pm 2 de Mayo 7:00 pm
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lu: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Sal 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Ma: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4, 7-8; Mc 6:34-44 Mi: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 10, 12-13; Mc 6:45-52 Ju: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lc 4:14-22a Vi: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Sal 147:12-15, 19-20; Lc 5:12-16 Sá: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Sal 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Do: Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Sal 29 (28):1-4, 3, 9-10; Hch 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17
THANK YOU FOR YOUR STEWARDSHIP! ¡GRACIAS POR SU APORTE MONETARIO!
La Gloria del Señor almaneció sobre tí
Imagine la escena de la Natividad. La escena probablemente incluye figuras que llegan en camellos, algunas vestidas de manera elaborada, con cajas de joyas que contienen regalos preciosos. Estos magos llegaron de tierras lejanas para rendir homenaje al Niño Jesús. Sabemos poco sobre los magos, pero sabemos que estos visitantes no eran judíos. Representan personas de todas las naciones que serán atraídas al Señor. "Las naciones andarán a tu luz y los reyes a tu radiante resplandor". La Buena Nueva de Jesús no pueden limitarse a un solo pueblo; todos compartimos la promesa de la misericordia de Dios a través de nuestro Señor Jesucristo. CORRESPONSABLES DE LA GRACIA DE DIOS
San Pablo habla de la “corresponsabilidad de la gracia de Dios” a la cual él fue llamado. Como san Pablo, cada uno de nosotros debe ser un corresponsable de la gracia de Dios. Una persona corresponsable es aquella a la que se le confía con algo que le pertenece a otra persona. La persona corresponsable asume la responsabilidad por aquello que se le confía. San Pablo entiende que su encuentro con el Señor y su fe en Jesucristo conllevan una responsabilidad sagrada, para llevar la Buena Nueva de la salvación a todas las personas. Nosotros también fuimos bendecidos con mucho, incluyendo el don de la fe, y estamos llamados a ser buenos corresponsables de todo aquello que se nos fue confiado. Lo hacemos al alimentar un
corazón fiel y con fe, respondiendo a la gracia de Dios por medio de las actitudes y acciones que hay en nuestra vida diaria. También lo hacemos al compartir nuestra fe y el impacto de la fe con los demás, para que ellos puedan acercarse a nuestros Señor. Esta es una responsabilidad sagrada, una bendición y un privilegio. TRAYENDO REGALOS Los magos llevaron regalos al niño Dios. ¿Qué regalos llevas tú al Señor? Quizá tienes el don de la paciencia o comprensión y llevar este don en la forma como te relacionas con los demás. Quizá tienes un talento para ofrecer ideas nuevas e intuiciones creativas para tu hogar, trabajo, parroquia o tu ciudad. Quizá tienes un don para ayudar a las personas a que trabajan juntas por una causa o propósito importantes. Todos estos dones te fueron entregados por Dios para usarse para los propósitos de Dios, para su mayor gloria. Todos estos son destellos de la gracia de Dios y, como san Pablo, tú estás llamado para ser un buen corresponsable con ellos, como un signo de la vida de Cristo dentro de ti. Tú llevas tus talentos al Señor al darle buenos usos, compartiéndolos generosa y responsablemente cuidando de los demás y a toda la creación. C
Picture a nativity scene in your mind’s eye. The scene likely includes figures arriving on camels, some elaborately dressed, with jeweled boxes containing precious gifts. These magi arrived from distant lands to pay homage to the Christ Child. We know little about the magi, but we do know that these visitors were not Jews. They represent people of all nations who will be drawn to the Lord. “Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by your shining radiance.” The Good News of Jesus cannot be limited to one people; all share in the promise of God’s mercy through our Lord Jesus Christ. STEWARDS OF GOD’S GRACE Saint Paul speaks of the “stewardship of God’s grace” to which he was called. Like Saint Paul, each of us is to be a steward of God’s grace. A steward is one who is entrust-ed with something that belongs to another. The steward bears responsibility for what is entrusted to him or her. Saint Paul understands that his encounter with the Lord and his faith in Jesus Christ carry with them a sacred responsibility, to bring the news of salvation to all. We too have been blessed with much, including the gift of faith, and are called to be good stewards of all with which we have been entrusted. We do this by nurturing a faithful and faith-filled heart, responding to God’s grace through the attitudes and actions that make up our daily lives. We do this as well by sharing our faith and the impact of faith with others, so that they may be drawn to our Lord. This is a sacred responsibility, a blessing, a privilege. BEARING GIFTS The magi brought gifts to the baby Jesus. What gifts do you bring to the Lord? You might have the gift of patience or understanding and bring this gift in your interactions with others. You might have a talent for bringing new ideas and creative insights into situations at home, work, parish, or your city. You might have a gift for helping people to work together for a great cause or purpose. All of these gifts have been given to you by God, to be used for God’s purposes, for God’s greater glory. All of these are glimpses of God’s grace, and like Saint Paul, you are called to be a good steward of them, as a sign of Christ’s life within you. You bring your gifts to the Lord by using them well, sharing them generously and responsibly in caring for others and for all of creation.
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD / LA EPIFANÍA DEL SEÑOR
Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos
ST. LAWRENCE ACTIVITIES / ACTIVITIES EN SAN LORENZO
If you or someone you know wants to join the Catholic faith, we will be offering the RCIA program for baptism and becoming part of the church. Classes meets weekly on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm (Room 7) and on Sundays at the 8:15am Mass.
If you or someone you know would be interested, please let the Parish Office know your name
INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC?
They opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. — Matthew 2:11b
Abriendo sus cofres, le ofrecieron regalos: oro, incienso y mirra. — Mateo 2:11b
CLASES DE
INGLES
Debido a las vacaciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo no habrá clases de Inglés hasta el martes, 7 de Enero a las 12:00 pm ¡Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo!
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Our Parish is currently accepting applications for the position of "Coordinator of Facilities & Maintenance". If you know of anyone, please have them call the office or follow the instructions on our diocesan website: https://www.scd.org/employment/st-lawrence-parish/coordinator-facilities-maintenance
Nuestra parroquia está aceptando aplicaciones para el puesto de "Coordinador de Instalaciones y Mantenimiento". Si conoce a alguien, puede llamar a la oficina o seguir las instrucciones en nuestro sitio Web diocesano. https://www.scd.org/employment/st-lawrence-parish/coordinator-facilities-maintenance
Job Opening / Oferta de Trabajo COORDINATOR OF FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR DE INSTALACIONES Y MANTENIMIENTO
One popular religious tradition since the middle ages has been associated with the feast of the Epiphany. The ritual calls for marking the main entrance of the home with a sign or sacred symbol is an old custom that has transcended various cultures and continents. Chalk will be distributed to St. Lawrence parishioners this weekend of January 4/5. Following is a suggested ritual.
All make the Sign of the Cross.
Leader: "Peace be to this house and to all who dwell here, in the name of the Lord.” ALL: And to all who enter this home. Leader: In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be. . . And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father's only Son, full of grace and truth. (John 1:1-3.14) ALL: Lord bless this home.
A member of the family then marks, with blessed chalk, the inside/outside of the main door with the initials of the magi and the code of the current year connected with the crosses: 20+C+M+B+20. This is to remind all who enter and leave through the main door that they also must be ready to leave all, if necessary, and follow Christ which is a beautiful act of faith. Another explanation of the initials (C-M-B) is that they are the first letters of the blessing: CHRISTUS MANSIONEM BENEDICAT (Latin) which means MAY CHRIST BLESS THIS HOUSE.
Leader: Lord God of heaven and earth, you revealed your only begotten Son to every nation by the guidance of a star. Bless this house and all who inhabit it. May we be blessed with health, goodness of heart, gentleness, and the keeping of your law. Fill us with the light of Christ, that our love for each other may go out to all. We ask this through Christ our Lord. ALL: Come Lord Jesus— into our homes and into our hearts and remain with us now and forever. Amen.
BENDICIÓN DEL HOGAR Una tradición religiosa popular desde la edad media esta asociada con la festividad de la Epifanía del Señor. El ritual consiste en que un miembro de la casa marca con gis bendito la entrada por dentro y por fuera de la puerta principal de la casa con el código de los reyes Magos, el Nuevo año y lo conecta con cruces de la siguiente manera: 20+C+M+B+20. Otro explicación que se le da a estas iniciales viene del Latín CHRISTUS MANSIONEM BENEDICAT que quiere decir QUE CRISTO BENDIGA ESTA CASA. El gis estará disponible este fin de semana.
All day Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is scheduled for Monday, January 6, 2020, immediately following 8:30 am Mass, with Benediction at 6:45 pm.
Spend some time in prayer with the Lord! See the difference it can make in your life! On Friday, January 10, we will have Holy Hour (Spanish) from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Acompañemos a Jesús Sacramentado. ¡Haga la prueba y vera que bueno es el Señor! El lunes, 6 de enero (Inglés), tendremos el Santísimo expuesto todo el día después de la Misa de 8:30 am. La próxima Hora Santa (Español) será el 10 de enero de las 6:00 pm hasta las 7:00 pm.
EPIPHANY BLESSING OF HOME LA BENDICIÓN EPIFANIA DEL HOGAR
20+C+M+B=20
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ADORACIÓN DEL SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO
Jan 5 - Regular Schedule of Weekend Masses / Horario Regular de Misas del Fin de Semana Jan 12 - 7:30 - 11:30 am January Menu - Menu para Enero ⚫ Omelete Plate / Omelete($6.00) - (Sausage, cheese & bell pepper omelete served w/country potatoes & toast) (huevos con salchicha, queso y pimientos servidos con papas y pan tostado) ⚫ Menudo ($8.00)
JAN 25 - 2020
Join us as we walk for God, for Family, for Love and for LIFE. If you cannot participate, perhaps you might consider sponsoring a parishioner.
Únase a nosotros mientras caminamos para defender la Vida, el Amor y la Familia. Si no puedes participar, quizás lo puedas hacer patrocinando a un jóven que quiere ir.
Seat on Bus/Asiento: $25.00
FEB 23 - SAVE THE DATE! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL CRAB FEED - Tickets: $45.00
UPCOMING ST. LAWRENCE EVENTS—PRÓXIMOS EVENTOS
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SAINT ELIZABETH ANN SETON (1774-1821) January 4
Though her liturgical designation is “Religious,” Elizabeth Seton,
her feast-day prayer reminds us, was also wife, mother,
educator, foundress. Born into a wealthy Episcopalian family,
Elizabeth married William Seton, whose untimely death in
Italy where the young family sought healing for William’s
tuberculosis, left her, at twenty-nine, a widow with five
children. Inspired by the faith and charity of the Italian family
with whom they stayed, Elizabeth embraced Catholicism
despite her family’s disowning her and ceasing financial
support. This woman of many firsts (and several vocations!)
opened the first free Catholic school, beginning the American
Catholic educational system, and founded the first American
religious community for women, the Sisters of Charity. The
tuberculosis that claimed her husband took also her oldest
and youngest daughters and, finally, at just forty-seven,
Elizabeth herself. Another first: in 1975 she was canonized
the first native-born American saint. Once asked to summarize
Tues CIC PCMR 6:45 am Jan 7 English Classes Room #2 12:00 pm Confessions CH 5:00 pm RE All Areas 5:00 & 7:00 pm
Wed Grupo de Oración Room #k 7:00 pm Jan 8
Thurs RE All Areas 5:00 & 7:00 pm Jan 9 English Classes Room #2 12:00 pm
Fri HORA SANTA CH 6:00 pm Jan 10 Coro (Gerardo) Room #8 6:00 pm Youth Group GH 6:00 pm
Sat Quinceañera Church 11:00 am Jan 11
Sun Crochet Class Room #1 3:00-4:30 pm Jan 12 Rezo del Santo Rosario Gruta 7:00 pm
SA TU RDAY , JAN 4 5:00 pm ....Amelia Toneldan ....Brian Jay Geronimo ....Geovani Ryen Laquindanum ....Mary Mencarini (Healing) 7:00 pm ....Francisco Badillo, Jr ....Carmen Teresa Vazquez ....Martha Perez (Healing) SU NDAY , JAN 5 6:30 am …Animas del Purgatorio 8:15 am ....Benjamin Joseph ....Daniel Joseph ....Gabrielle Oliveria ....Nina Jelena Grino (Bithrday) 10:00 am ....The People of the Parish 12:00 pm ....Animas del Purgatorio MONDAY , JAN 6 .....Balmelara Encabo TUESDAY , JAN 7 ....Souls in Purgatory ....Mary Mencarini (Healing) WEDNESDAY , JAN 8 ....Souls in Purgatory THURSDAY , JAN 9 ...Souls in Purgatory FRIDAY , JAN 10 ....Souls in Purgatory
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INFANT BAPTISMS/BAUTISMOS: This includes children up to 6 years. Parents and Godparents must complete a preparation class. Please call the Parish Office for information. Se llevan a cabo el primer sábado del mes para niños menores de 6 años. Los papás y padrinos tienen que asistir a una clase. Llame a la Oficina Parroquial para más información.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION: Adults seeking to become fully initiated members of the Catholic Church may call the Parish Office for information.
WEDDINGS/BODAS: Couples planning marriage at St. Lawrence are asked to call the Parish Office at least six months prior to anticipated wedding date. Couples are
Las parejas que desean contraer matrimonio necesitan llamar a la oficina con seis meses de anticipación Se require que completen el programa de preparación para el matrimonio.
CATHOLICS COME HOME: Catholics wishing to return to the church or to become more connected to the church may call the Parish Office for further information.
PARISH REGISTRATION/REGISTRACIÓN: We welcome new parishioners. Registration forms are available in the vestibule of the church and in the Parish Office. Please notify the Parish Office of moves or changes in address or telephone number. Los nuevos feligreses son siempre bienvenidos. Las formas para registro se encuentran a la entrada de la Iglesia y en la Oficina. Por favor notifique a la Oficina Parroquial de cualquier cambio de domicilio o número de teléfono.
AT A GLANCE
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES JAN 15 Membership Meeting GH 7:30 pm Feb 23 Annual Crab Feed StL
JOIN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The Knights of Columbus Council 4991 is open to all Catholic men 18 years or older who seek to answer the call of service to Jesus and the church through their time, talents, and treasure. To learn how to b
310-357-940.
ÚNETE A LOS CABALLEROS DE COLÓN Los Caballeros de Colón Consejo 4991 está abierto a todos los hombres Católicos de 18 años o más que buscan responder a la llamada del servicio a Jesús y a la iglesia a través de su tiempo, talento y tesoro. Si le gustaría convertirse en un Caballero de Colón, por favor, póngase en contacto con Alonso Jimenez, al 310-357-9404.
W E E K A T A G L A N C E
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN
“Hagan la
prueba y verán que Bueno es
el Señor”. Todos los miercoles
a las 7:00 pm en el Salón K tienes una
cita con nuestro
Dios para bendecirlo y alabarlo y
pasar con el un momento de
cercania.
PARISH REGISTRATION / CHANGE OF ADDRESS ♦ INSCRIPCIÓN PARROQUIAL / CAMBIO DE DOMICILIO
I want to register in the church. I have changed my address; my envelope number is _________. Me gustaría registrarme en la parroquia. He cambiado my domicilio; el número de mi sobre es _________.
It may take up to 2 months to start receiving envelopes or for any changes. Puede tomar hasta 2 meses para recibir sus sobres o para cualquier cambio.
Please place in Collection Basket. Por favor, coloquélo en la Canasta de la Colecta.
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DISCERNMENT RETREAT St. Patrick’s Seminary
320 Middlefield Rd, Menlo Park, CA February 21-23, 2020
Are you being called to discern your vocation to the priesthood? The Office of Vocations invites you to contact us if you have thought of the priesthood as your possible vocation.
Who can attend this retreat? Young men age 21 or over, are strongly considering the priesthood with a recommendation from their pastor.
How can I register? You can contact the Office of Vocations for more information at 916-733-0258 or send an e-mail to: [email protected]
