Rev. Robert Milbauer………………………..…..….. Pastor Rev. Altaire Fernandez………………...…..Associate Pastor Rev. Thumma Velangini ………..………….Assisting Priest Rev. Deacon Sam Frias …………………..…...……..Deacon Parish Office: 818 363-2535 Fax: 818 360-7407 St. John Baptist de la Salle Parish Website: sjbdls.com Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Parish Business Manager: Mrs. Karen Tibbitts 363-2535 Religious Education Director: Mrs. Sandy Cole 368-1514 School Principal: Miss Monica Castaneda 363-2270 School Office: 818 363-2270 Fax: 818 832-8950 Eucharistic Celebrations (Mass) SATURDAY: 7:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.. & 12 Noon DAILY: 7:00 a.m. HOLY DAYS: Please check bulletin WEDNESDAY: 5:30 P.M. Miraculous Medal Novena CONFESSION SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY: 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. SATURDAY: 4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. Baptisms: For infant Baptism, contact the Parish Office at least two months in advance. Baptism for ages 7 and above, contact the School of Religious Education Office. Marriages: Visit the Parish Office or call for an appointment. At least six months advance notice is required. Information on the Priesthood, Diaconate or Religious Life: Contact Msgr. Forsen 213 637-7728 or www.LAVocations.org PARISH OFFICE: 10738 Hayvenhurst Ave. Granada Hills, CA. 91344 SCHOOL OFFICE 16535 Chatsworth St. Granada Hills, CA 91344 THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE 16555 Chatsworth Street, Granada Hills, CA. 91344 MISSION STATEMENT We, the Parish Community of Saint John Baptist de la Salle recognize that we are chosen by Christ and have as our mission to bring forth the fruits of the True Vine in response to the needs of our Parish Community through the recognition of active Parish Organizations and the cultivation of persons and groups not yet sharing in the mystery of the True Vine, Jesus Christ. "I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing." --John 15:5 DECEMBER 23, 2012 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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Rev. Robert Milbauer………………………..…..….. Pastor Rev. Altaire Fernandez………………...…..Associate Pastor Rev. Thumma Velangini ………..………….Assisting Priest Rev. Deacon Sam Frias …………………..…...……..Deacon
Parish Office: 818 363-2535 Fax: 818 360-7407 St. John Baptist de la Salle Parish Website: sjbdls.com
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Parish Business Manager: Mrs. Karen Tibbitts 363-2535 Religious Education Director: Mrs. Sandy Cole 368-1514 School Principal: Miss Monica Castaneda 363-2270 School Office: 818 363-2270 Fax: 818 832-8950
WEDNESDAY: 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. SATURDAY: 4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.
Baptisms: For infant Baptism, contact the Parish Office at least two months in advance. Baptism for ages 7 and above, contact the School of Religious Education Office.
Marriages: Visit the Parish Office or call for an appointment. At least six months advance notice is required.
Information on the Priesthood, Diaconate or Religious Life: Contact Msgr. Forsen 213 637-7728 or www.LAVocations.org
PARISH OFFICE: 10738 Hayvenhurst Ave.
Granada Hills, CA. 91344
SCHOOL OFFICE 16535 Chatsworth St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF
ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE 16555 Chatsworth Street, Granada Hills, CA. 91344
MISSION STATEMENT We, the Parish Community of Saint John Baptist de la Salle recognize that we are chosen by
Christ and have as our mission to bring forth the fruits of the True Vine in response to the needs of our Parish Community through the recognition of active Parish Organizations and the
cultivation of persons and groups not yet sharing in the mystery of the True Vine, Jesus Christ. "I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him
will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing."
--John 15:5
DECEMBER 23, 2012 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 23, 2012
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.
—Luke 1:42
Christmas Schedule - 2012
Masses
Monday, December 24th Christmas Eve
5:00 p.m. Family Mass and
10:00 p.m. Christmas Concert 10:30 p.m. Vigil Mass
(In place of Midnight Mass)
Tuesday, December 25th Christmas Day
8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon
MEDIA MINISTRY AND PARISH WEB SITE NEWS
Gospel and Homily from the 9am Sunday Media Mass are available to stream to your computer, tablet or smart phone.
The Media Ministry is bringing you a new resource by re-cording the Gospel reading and homily each New Stained Glass Media Mass, and posting it on the parish web site. To hear the Gospel and homily again, go to www.sjbdls.com, click “Audio Files” on the left side of the main page to see the list of Gospel and Homily audio files you can listen to, and click the one you want to hear. Comments? The Media Ministry would love to hear from you, email them at [email protected] or call the parish office.
Obedience to God’s will Adult: When was it hardest for you to trust in God’s plan for you, as Mary did? What can help you at such times? Child: When is it hardest for you to obey a parent or teacher? What can help you obey with more trust?
Sisters and mothers
A very young girl meets a very old woman. Both are preg-nant. Both feel misunderstood. The young girl's fiancé, fear-ing scandal, is considering a quiet separation. The old woman's husband has been struck dumb and doesn't under-stand what's happening. And the women themselves - do they understand? Hardly. They are puzzled, confused, and some-what lost.
Mary, the young girl, needs to get out of the gossipy little town where she lives. She suffers from staring eyes and whis-pers behind her back. She escapes to the village over the hills to Ain Karim where her old cousin Elizabeth lives. She knows deep within her that Elizabeth will understand and offer her a safe place to weather the scandal.
As they meet and look at each other, they shout for joy. They embrace, they hold each other, they cry, they laugh. The fear and self-consciousness fall away from both of them. "The mother of my God," cries Elizabeth.
"My soul magnifies the Lord," cries Mary.
Elizabeth understands, affirms, and celebrates. Her whole body is jubilant; the child in her womb leaps for joy. And Mary realizes her grace, her gift, her special blessing. With a newfound freedom she exclaims, "The Lord has looked with favor on the lowliness of this servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me."
Two women who felt oppressed and isolated suddenly realize their greatness and are free to celebrate their blessing. The two of them become community. They need each other, just to be together and protect each other, support each other, and affirm each other. They stay together for three months. Then each of them is ready to face her truth alone, without fear, willing to suffer the consequences of motherhood.
[From Sabbatical Journey by Henri Nouwen.]
In today's Gospel, Mary travels "in haste" to be with her cousin Elizabeth. Luke never says exactly why she goes, but we can guess: Mary wants to be with her beloved cousin in the last months of what must have been a very difficult preg-nancy; but she goes, too, to seek the elder Elizabeth's counsel and support during her own difficult time. In Mary and Eliza-beth's visit and in our own similar "visitations" the Spirit of God is present in the healing, comfort and support we can extend to one another in such moments.
BIBLE STUDY INVITATION
Our parish Bible Study group is hosting a study on St. Paul's letter to the Colossians. You are
invited to join us for this short four week study beginning on January 9th. The sessions begin at 7:00 p.m. with prayer, small group discussion and then a video presentation.
There is fee for materials of $18 per person. To sign up or if you have any questions please
May God’s glory shine on you at Christmas and always.
Peace on Earth
NEXT WEEK’S SCHEDULE Liturgical Schedule for Masses of: December 30, 2012 Color: White Liturgy: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph 5:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 noon
Priest Fr. Fernandez Fr. Fernandez Fr. Milbauer Fr. Kirsch Fr. Thumma Mass Coordinator G. Sabourin J. & K. Bilotta A. Chacon F. Lawrence V. Louzan D. Cano E. Hildebrant F. Lawrence H. & M. Mejia V. Pardo Eucharistic Ministers Deacon Frias J. Bilotta D. Garland C. Calacal R. Aquino C. Buenaventura K. Bilotta H. Ha Quan A. Howard C. Concepcion M.Dizon J. Schindler V. Quan C. Howard R. Concepcion R. Mallari S. Schindler C. Ruiz M. Martinez N. De Leon L. Santiago H. Stecchi B. Wilber C. Miranda A. Olivas Jr. Lectors S. Kunz K, Earwood M. Maloney S. Campo R. Pereira U. Eckel M. Quimson E. Potts E. Pazirandeh Altar Servers G. Buenaventura A. Evidente M. Barran B. Aranda J. Sanchez T. Buenventura O. Thomas M. Magana Jr. C. Marcos J. Venturina C. Williams J. Venturina J. Quan S. Raymundo J. Venturina Cantor C. Bennett D. Rutherford A. Messina Choir T. Brewer Organist V. Avella M. McNally M. McNally K. Brown A. Francisco
Usher Captain C. Rich A. Feehan B. Garland A. Zenteno T. Celaya Usher Asst. P. Caiola
Please pray for the recovery of:
Frances O’Neal, Christine Arthur, Bonnie Bell, Desiree Velazquez, Mike Joller, Joy Ordway, Don Mac Adam, Lloyd Hall, Gigi Diclemente, Paul Franck, Sr.,
Judy Olague, Sonia Hernandez, Vienna Arevalo, Tina Alunni, Mario Veloz, Deanne Elsey, Timothy Barnett, Christine Barnett, Amaya Amador, Robert
Evan Gabor, Sara Lepeirs, Mildred Ekstrom, Francis Michels, Tom Catalano, Mary Noe,
Walter Mynar, Audelio Lagunilla, Teresita Mendoza, Mary Minnick, Clifford Rich, Barbara Parra-Leija, Rick Tribendis, Joey Mercado, Florencio Ciriaco, Geraldine Miller, Max Underwood, Suzanne Chapman, Loretta Hamilton, Rita Klauer, Neil LeVang, Gene Dodge,
and all those in our Prayer Book.
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Arturo Martinez
Sunday 7:30 a.m. Mariano Herrera 9:00 a.m. De La Salle Parishioners 10:30 a.m. Frank & Clarice Kelly 12:00 noon Alfredo Vergara
Monday 7:00 a.m. Victor Mendoza 5:00 p.m. Christopher & Rose Gervasi 10:30 p.m. De La Salle Parishioners
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Corazon Villegas 10:00 a.m. De La Salle Parishioners 12:00 Noon Jeffrey Alejandrino
Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Alice Christiansen
5:30 p.m. Alfonso Dizon
Thursday 7:00 a.m. Jesus Patajo Friday 7:00 a.m. Jeffrey Alejandrino
Saturday 7:30 a.m. Elpidio & Sofia del Rosario
5:00 p.m. Annette E. Dwyer
Please pray for all who have died and their families. Remember especially
Roseann Gilchrist
may God welcome them to the eternal kingdom of light and peace.
Life has changed, not ended……
Health Care Coordinator Needed The Sisters of St. Louis, Woodland Hills, are actively seeking a Health Care Coordinator. Major responsibili-ties included supervision of the health care staff of six at Louisville Convent; serving as overseeing medications; visiting Sisters with health care needs throughout the Region; and organizing drivers to meet the Sisters’ needs. For further information please email Sr. Judith Dieterie, [email protected] interested applicants please email a current resume and references.
St. John Baptist de la Salle Weekly Collection
December 9, 2012
$ 19,499.00
Thank you for your continued support.
DE LA SALLE CHURCH AND SCHOOL SCRIP PROGRAM
We carry scrip (gift cards) for many depart-ment, electronic, and home improvement
stores including Macy's, Best Buy, Gap, Old Navy, Sears, J.C. Penny's, Lowes, and Home Depot. We also carry scrip for specialty stores including Bath and Body, Jamba Juice, Starbucks, Sees Candy, and Toys R Us.
For your dining needs we have scrip for many fine res-taurants including Red Lobster, Macaroni Grill, Olive Garden, Outback, and for people on the go Denny's, Coco's, Pizza Hut, and Chili's. We have fast food res-taurants: Jack in the Box, Del Taco, Burger King, Wendy's, and Carl's Jr. too. You can also purchase scrip for Exxon-Mobil, Chevron, Shell, and Arco gas stations.
Stop by the Parish Office to view our scrip list and pur-chase your scrip. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It is convenient, quick, and it raises funds for our church and school.
Thank you for your continued support of our Scrip Ministry.
LAS VEGAS — FOUR QUEENS
St. John Baptist de la Salle Friendship Club for Seniors will be going downtown Vegas on Monday through Wednesday, January 28th, 29th, & 30th, 2013. The cost is $97 each for double occupancy and $117 for single occupancy. This three-day two- night trip includes bus, baggage handling (1 per person), and hotel rooms. Bus leaves De La Salle, Hayvenhurst back parking lot at 9:00 a.m.
Call Sandy Muir 818 486-8011. Please call before January 9, 2013.
Keep holiday parties safe for children Wine, cocktails and spiked eggnog may make your holidays festive, but they’re no party for young children. Children often accidentally drink alcohol
after holiday parties, by sampling partially empty glasses and what’s left in the punch bowl. Ingesting as little as 3 ounces of hard liquor potentially can be fatal to a child weighing 25 pounds. Alcohol causes blood sugar levels to drop, which can lead to confusion, seizures or even comas. Clear away all glasses and other alcoholic containers immediately as soon as guests leave after your holiday party. Keep the poison control center phone number programmed in your phone and posted on your refrigerator: 1-800-222-1222.
For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.
Are You Prepared for 2013 Tax Law Changes?
If you have been putting off creating an estate plan or haven't updated it in years, upcoming changes in tax laws might spur you into action.
The current estate tax laws will expire at the end of 2012. Unless Congress intervenes before that time, you will see sig-nificant changes. Here is a preview of what you can expect:
Gift and Estate tax exemption drop dramatically: The gift and estate tax exemption decreases from $5.12 million to $1 mil-lion in 2013. This exemption is the amount you can pass to your beneficiaries without being taxed and it is expected to affect many estates. The Internal Revenue Service, for exam-ple, estimates that 114,600 estates of people dying in 2013 will have to pay taxes on the amount of their estates in excess of the $1M exemption. By comparison, in 2011, an estimated 8,600 estates of people who died paid estate taxes on the amount of their estate in excess of the larger $5M exemption. In addition, the gift and estate tax rate applied to amounts transferred in excess of the $1M exemption will increase from 35% to 55%. The annual gift tax exclusion—the amount you can give to anyone gift tax–free each year—is projected to be at $14,000 ($28,000 for married couples). Capital gains and income taxes increase: Capital gains taxes will increase from 15 to 20 percent and the top income tax rate will be raised from 35 percent in 2012 to 39.6 percent in 2013. Portability ends: For 2011 and 2012, if one spouse died with-out using up his or her federal estate tax exemption, the unused portion could be transferred to the surviving spouse. This is called a portability provision. In 2013, however, portability between spouses ends. Thus, if you haven't drawn up an estate plan yet, there may be no better time to do so. If a new tax bill is approved before Dec. 31, you will need to be ready for the last-minute changes. Either way, you may want to talk to your estate lawyer and tax advisor.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER -- MAKE YOUR GOOD MARRIAGE BETTER!
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend gives you the time and tools to revitalize
romance, deepen communication, and nourish the spirituality in your marriage.
The next WWME Weekends are January 18-20 in Ventura and April 12-14 in Chatsworth.
Apply on line at www.twocanlove.org or call Jeanine and Russ Walker: 805-648-4244.
NOW ENROLLING STUDENTS FOR TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN Transitional Kindergarten is the first of a two-year
kindergarten program that uses a modified kindergarten curriculum that is age and developmentally appropriate.
Requirements: Students must be 4 years of age by August 31, 2012 Students must be potty trained Catholic families will be given priority
Classes Begin January 7th 2013! 7:50 am- 3:00 pm Monday-Thursday
7:50 am-1:00 pm Friday
As a Catholic school within the Archdiocese of Los An-geles, De La Salle School provides a solid educational
program founded on the traditions of the Catholic Church, the criterion of the Department of Catholic Schools and the curricular standards of the State of
California. Recognizing parents as the primary educa-tors, we are committed to working together to provide a
positive learning program that expands individual abilities and promotes creative
expression according to each student’s potential.
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Confirmation for adults at DLS will be cele-brated, in the spring of 2013. Classes to prepare
for the Sacrament are scheduled for the beginning of the year. If you have completed High School and have not yet been confirmed, please contact Mrs. Cole at [email protected] (818) 368-1514 to arrange an appoint-ment for an interview. Please bring a current Baptismal Certificate, the date and church of your First Commun-ion, and your sponsor information.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER & ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULES
Eucharistic Minister and Altar Server Schedules have been e-mailed. If you have not received your schedule, please contact the Parish Ministry Office at 818-368-1514 / [email protected].
PARISH MINISTRY OFFICE NEWS AND UPDATES FRESH & EASY FUNDRAISER
"Do you shop at Fresh & Easy on Balboa in Granada Hills? Every receipt totaling $20 or more between now and Decem-
ber 31 earns money for our school! Please stop by the school or parish office with your receipts and support the PTO Board and De La Salle kids."
Join Us for a Marriage Enrichment Program for Couples Married 0-5 Years
Friday, January 25, February 22, March 22, April 26, May 31, June 28
St. Basil’s Catholic Church 3611 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles 7:00 – 10:00
To register contact Candy Metoyer, Office of Family Life, Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Couples, Save the Date! Join a Marriage Encounter Weekend in 2013
Your love as husband and wife is a gift to one another, as well as, a gift from God.
Nurture your Sacrament by deepening your com-munication, strengthening your relationship, and rekindling the romance. Our weekend dates in Los Angeles: March 1-3, June 28-30 and November 8-10, 2013 Visit www.ilovemyspouse.net to apply today!
2013 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS –
FEBRUARY 22ND - 24TH The Los Angeles Religious Education Congress is the largest event of its kind in the United States. It has continued its original objective of offering in-service education and spiri-tual formation to those in catechetical and related ministries. Though the Religious Education Congress continues to serve religious educators, today it is so much more! Congress now draws in excess of 40,000 participants during this internation-ally acclaimed four-day event and offers more than 280 work-shops covering a vast range of topics from spirituality, music and personal development to biblical studies and catechesis. Register now for this spirit-filled and enriching weekend! You may access the book on line and register by visiting www.RECongress.org. For more information contact the SRE Office, [email protected] / (818) 368-1514.
Altar Servers Ministry Office 368-1514 Anointing of the Sick Parish Office 363-2535 Banquet Facility Manager: Elizabeth Moreno 363-2535 x238 Baptisms Parish Office 363-2535 Bereavement Gloria Bodie 363-2535 Dolores Garland 363-2535 Bible Study Tim Castagnola 832-9687 Detention Ministry Diane Slattery 368-1514 Eucharistic Ministers Ministry Office 368-1514 Finance Council Fr. Milbauer 363-2535 Hospital Ministry Ministry Office 368-1514 Hospitality Adel Shoukry 368-1514 Lectors Uli Eckel 368-1514 Legion of Mary Brian Higginson 730-8584 Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Liturgy Committee Gerry McGrath 363-1326 Marriage Office Sharon Mowery 363-2535 x224 Media Ministry Don Jacob 363-2535 [email protected] Music Ministry Director: Gerry Biggs McGrath 363-1326 Adult Choir Rehearsal: Thursday, 7:15 p.m. Youth Choir Kim Consaga (805) 527-7491 Handbell Choir Tim Castagnola 832-9687 Nursing Ministry Ministry Office 368-1514 Parish Pastoral Council Fr. Milbauer 363-2535 Parish Ministry Office Mrs. Cole 368-1514 Respect Life Ministry Nancy Corbett 895-2500 Religious Education Office Director: Mrs. Cole 368-1514 Adult Education First Communion Elementary (Grades 3-5) Liturgy of the Word Family Ministry Middle School O.C.I.A./O.C.I.C. Confirmation Youth Ministry/High School
School Principal: Miss Monica Castaneda 363-2270 Pre-Kindergarten thru Grade 8 16535 Chatsworth Street Granada Hills, CA 91344 Sacristan Eunice Hildebrant 363-9765 Seniors Sandy Muir 486-8011 St. Vincent de Paul Diane Slattery 363-2535 For St. Vincent de Paul pick up call 800 974-3571
Ushers Ellen Celaya 363-2535 Website sjbdls.com Website email: [email protected]
PARISH REGISTRATION
Our warmest welcome to all! We extend our hands and hearts in Christian fellowship to you here, celebrating with us, whether long-time residents or newly arrived in the Parish. Please check the appropriate box and place in the collection basket or return to the Parish Office. We thank God that you are with us.
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New Parishioner, send registration form Change of address or phone number Moving, please remove from Parish Roster
Aspirin: Yes or No Low-dose aspirin may do more harm than good in people without a history of a heart attack or stroke, according to an analysis of nine previously published clinical trials.
The study, which was reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine earlier this year, found that low-dose aspirin reduced nonfatal heart attacks by 20 percent. But that was outweighed by a 30 percent increase in serious gastrointestinal bleeding. For every 150 or so people who took aspirin for six years, the drug prevented one nonfatal heart attack, but caused two cases of serious bleeding. Moreover, aspirin did not reduce deaths from heart attacks and strokes.
People who have already had a heart attack or stroke clearly benefit from low-dose aspirin. That’s the only explicit heart-health claim the FDA allows for aspirin. But people without a history of cardiovascular disease should not routinely take aspirin, or should at least talk to their doctors about their risk factors before taking the drug, the researchers suggested. As-pirin may also reduce the risk of certain cancers (notably colo-rectal), so if you’re at high risk for cancer, this should enter into the equation.
Berkeley Wellness Alerts
FUN CHRISTMAS FACTS Gold-wrapped chocolate coins commemorate St Nicholas
who gave bags of gold coins to the poor.
One town in Indiana is called Santa Claus. There is also a Santa, Idaho.
Coca Cola was the first beverage company to use Santa for a winter promotion.
In 1999, residents of the state of Maine in America built the world's biggest ever snowman. He stood at 113ft tall.
The world's tallest Christmas tree at 221ft high was erected in a Washington shopping mall in 1950.
