MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM 8:30 AM St. Leo Spanish 9:00 AM 10:30 AM St. Leo Spanish 11:30 AM 6:00 PM

Daily Mass at St. James 8:00 AM | Monday - Friday

Liturgy of the Hours 7:30 AM | Monday - Friday

Eucharistic Adoration 9:00 AM –5:00 PM| Monday, St. Leo Mission

8:30 AM –8:00PM| Thursday, St. James

Communion Service 6:45 AM | Monday - Friday

8:00 AM | Saturday

Reconciliation 3:30 PM | Saturday

or upon request

Baptism Call (858) 755-2545 *106

Marriage Preparation Call Parish Office

(858) 755-2545 ext. *112 9 months prior to wedding

St. James Church 625 S Nardo Avenue

Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-2545 | Fax: (858) 755-3845

St. Leo Mission 936 Genevieve Street

Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 481-6788 | Fax: (858) 755-3845

www.stjamesandleo.org

Second Sunday of Advent ~ December 9, 2018

Cash, Checks & Credit Cards Accepted

Christmas Faire - A Gift of Hope Give the gift of Hope! Items purchased from the following ministries are a cash donation to support the program you select.

Christmas Market - Make an Impact Give gifts that celebrate the meaning of Christmas – gifts that honor Christ’s birth by continuing his work!

∗ Fair Trade Chocolate (Catholic Relief Services) ∗ Jewelry (Friends of Kenya Orphans, Branch Out Market,

St. James-St. Leo Youth Ministry) ∗ Fair Trade Coffee (Rise Up Industries) ∗ Limited Edition Fair Trade Leather Goods,

Ornaments, Baskets, Candles, Greeting Cards, Clutches, Scarves, Table Linens, Pet Items (Branch Out Market)

∗ Religious Christmas Cards (Knights of Columbus Council, St. James-St. Leo #12749)

∗ Potted Succulents (St. James-St. Leo Mental Health Ministry)

∗ Books (Eudist Associates, Deacon Peter Hodsdon) ∗ Handmade Wooden Crosses, Holiday Candles,

Ornaments (St. James-St. Leo Youth Ministry) ∗ Art Prints & Notecards (JAS Inspired Art: Sales benefit

St. James-St. Leo Medical-Dental Clinic)

St.James-St.LeoCatholicCommunityCHRISTMAS MARKET & FAIRE

Sunday, December 9, 8:30-11:30 am, St. James Parish Hall Enjoy Full Breakfast with the KOC!

∗ Priest Retirement Fund, Seminarian Tuition (Eudist Associates)

∗ Meals for World Hunger, Shoes for Children-Local (St. James Mission Circle)

∗ Tuition Assistance (St. James Mission Circle “Futures” Program)

∗ Medications & Medical Services (St. James-St. Leo Medical-Dental Clinic)

∗ Shoes for Children-International (Shoes to the World) ∗ World Youth Day Support

(St. James-St. Leo Youth Ministry) ∗ Guitars, Keyboards & Music Books for Low Income

Students (MissionArts Education) ∗ College Scholarships, Teenology Ranger After-

School Program (La Colonia De Eden Gardens)

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Take off your robe of mourning and misery; put on the splendor of glory from God (Baruch 5:1-9).

Psalm — The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy (Psalm 126). Second Reading — I am confident that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11). Gospel — The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth (Luke 3:1-6).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39- 47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80: 2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-6; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18

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Question of the Week:

Fr. Gerard’s Corner The people of Jerusalem had been driven out by the Babylonians during Baruch’s time. But Baruch envisions the day—it had already happened by the time this book was written—when the Chosen People will return to the holy city. He holds out God’s promise of transformation, when misery will change to joy. God will name Jerusalem “the peace of justice” (Baruch 5:4). A just peace seems especially distant in our day. How will justice come to those who live without means and without the opportunity or the power to change their condition? Only a true sharing of resources, opportunity, and power will bring a just peace, the peace of justice, to the world.

A baptism of repentance, which John proclaims throughout the region, is both wonderful and challenging. The baptism part of it is cleansing and life-giving. But repentance—truly feeling remorse for what we have done and turning away from sin—is difficult. This kind of baptism calls for action from both parties. It echoes Isaiah, who proclaims both “make straight his paths” and “the winding roads shall be made straight” (Luke 3:4, 5). God acts in our lives, but we must act as well. God’s grace does not release our responsibility.

Saint Paul’s prayer for the Philippians, “that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus,” is an apt prayer for us at this time (Philippians 1:6). We need to be attentive to the second half of his prayer as well, to discern what is of value so that we can live lives that are good and holy. Fr. Gerard

J.S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Can I properly discern what is of value and then act according to those values?

To love God, proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, and serve all God's people.

Monday, Dec. 10 ~ Elizabeth Taliath† Tuesday, Dec. 11 ~ Kathleen Vernon † Wednesday, Dec. 12 ~ Leonor Figueroa Thursday, Dec. 13 ~ Nina Marshall † Friday, Dec. 14 ~ Jennifer Dietrich † & Monika Wittmann †

Mass Intentions

SAINTS & SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Advent Monday: International Human Rights Day Tuesday: St. Damasus I Wednesday: Our Lady of Guadalupe Thursday: St. Lucy Friday: St. John of the Cross

Weekly Collection December 2, 2018

At Mass $12,555.45 Online Giving $ 10,907.08 Total $23, 462.53

What return shall I make to the Lord for all the Lord has given me

— Psalm 116

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To love God, proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, and serve all God's people.

We are happy to list the names of persons who need special prayers. Names will be listed for one month. Call (858) 755-2545 ext.*100 to add a name to the list. Please make sure you have permission from the person prior to calling.

Charles Bottino Doris Bower Ken Garcia Evelyn Jerde Daniel Jilka Mary Kieffer

Christopher Kovarik Jessica Painter Catherine Renner Barbara Roberts Bill Tribolet Bob Walter

Healing Prayer Ministry Schedule •Every Sunday following 9am Mass in Chapel •Every third Saturday following the 5pm Mass in the

Chapel •Every fourth Wednesday, 7pm to 8:15 pm in Church

“Live on the divine Eucharist, as the Hebrews did on manna. Your soul can be entirely dedicated to the divine Eucharist and very holy in the midst of your work and contacts with the world.” –St. Peter Julian Eymard

We need an additional adorer to sign up for Thursday 9-10am.

Please sign up to spend an hour on Thursdays with Jesus. Call Monica (858) 945-7220 or email mzeboldbell@cox.net

All are welcome to join the Rosary group any Monday 6pm in the chapel behind the Altar.

You are invited to pray in the chapel

after 8 AM Mass on weekdays the Divine Mercy and Rosary.

All are welcome!

Divine Mercy and Rosary

Eucharistic Adoration

Dec 9 St. Thomas More 4pm

Dec 10 St. James 6:30pm

Dec 11 Nativity 7pm

Dec 12 St. Elizabeth Seton 7pm

Dec 13 Mission San Luis Rey 1pm & 6:30pm

Dec 14 St. John the Evangelist 7pm

Dec 15 St. Mary Star of the Sea 8am

Dec 17 St. Mark Spanish 6:30pm

Dec 18 St. Francis 6:30pm

Dec 19 St. Mark English 6:30pm

Dec 20 St. Peter 10:30am & 6:00pm

Penance Services

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Mission Circle People Helping People In Need

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 7pm Epiphany/Anniversary Party ALL are invited to celebrate Epiphany of our Lord AND the 7 Year Anniversary of the SAN DIEGO CATHOLIC ADULT COMMUNITY! Hilton Del Mar Cocktail Attire | DJ Music | Appetizers | No Host Bar | Validated Parking Ticket information: http://sandiegocac.org

Young Adults (20’s and 30’s)

Saturday, December 15th, 6:30pm-11:30pm Diocese Young Adult CHRISTMAS GALA! St. Michael’s Poway Our contact: mariana@sandiegocac.org Ticket information: www.yamsd.org or in your weekly email!

Adult Community (35+) Friday, December 14th, 7pm SINGLES 40s and 50s Christmas Party Christmas Sweaters/Colors Drift Restaurant Bar in the Hyatt Regency La Jolla At Aventine, 3777 La Jolla Village Dr Validated Parking Available RSVP Kim.C@sandiegocac.org Or on our website: http://sandiegocac.org

Active 60’s+! EVERY FRIDAY, 10:30am-11:30am Chair Exercise St. James Ministry Center 10:30am-11:30am Strengthen your mind, body and spirit without standing up! Build muscle tone, strength, flexibility and a positive mental attitude Certified instructor: Sara (858) 224-0551! Suggested donation $5-$10

SAN DIEGO CATHOLIC ADULT COMMUNITY

We, St. James and St. Leo Mission, are working with several local parishes - Providing Activities and a Social

Network for our parishioners!

Young Adults | Adult Community | ACTIVE 60’s+

Sign up for weekly email updates at http://sandiegocac.org/

Contact Nancy Wesseln nancy@sandiegocac.org (858) 847-0724

Gifts for Casa Eudes Just 2 weeks to get a Christmas gift for a Casa Eudes girl. Take a card from one of the Christmas trees as you leave the church and make a child’s Christmas brighter. We’ll be collecting the unwrapped gifts at every Mass for the first two weekends in December. On weekdays, bring them to the basement room of the school until Tuesday, December 11th. If no one is working in the room, leave your gift by the door. You'll make Christmas special for one the girls at the home we support in TJ.

Casa Eudes Christmas Party Help us host the Casa Eudes Christmas Party. This is the most festive event of the year at the girls' home in Tijuana. Come help us serve a holiday meal and greet Santa when he shows up with presents for the all kids. The party is on Saturday, December 15. The church van leaves the church parking lot at 9:00 a.m. You’ll need a current passport -- or a special passport card. Contact Jeff Sturgis at jeffsturgis@me.com.

TUTORS NEEDED! The after-school tutoring program at St. Leo is in need of volunteers to help local elementary students with their homework on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 -5:30 PM.

If you have time in your schedule and a special place in your heart for children, please contact Jim McCollum: jim28351@aol.com, 619-846-7855 or Diane Salyer: dcs719@msn.com, 858-952-8880 for more information.

Jelly Needed!

Thank you for all of the incredible support for the peanut butter and jelly program, feeding homeless families and prisoners in Tijuana every week. We are overly stocked with peanut butter but our jelly supply is very low. Please help by dropping off any size or flavor of jelly, under the counter in the family room. All donations are truly appreciated!

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Knights of Columbus

This Sunday, December 9th, the Knights of Columbus will be serving breakfast in the parish hall after the 7:30am and 9:00am Masses. Doors open at 8:00 am. The full breakfast features golden brown buttermilk pancakes and includes juice, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, country potatoes, and sausage. The full breakfast runs $7 Children 12 and under are half-price.

Join us for a GREAT FAMILY Breakfast!

Breakfast is Ready!

Interested in Promoting Peace and Justice?

Join us for our next Pax Christi gathering on: Monday, December 10, 2018

6:30 to 8:00 PM Parish Center Conference Room

Pax Christi USA, which means Peace of Christ, is a national Catholic peace and justice movement. Its purpose is to create a world that reflects the Peace of Christ by exploring, articulating, and witnessing the call of Christian nonviolence. This work begins in personal life and extends to communities of reflection and action to transform structures of society. Pax Christi USA rejects war, preparations for war, and every form of violence and domination. It advocates primacy of conscience, economic and social justice, and respect for creation.

Please contact Christy at 760.652.4035 or email christybohan@cox.net if you have any questions or to RSVP.

CD’s are ready in time for Christmas! We will be distributing the Cd’s December 16th after all the morning Masses. Contact Pauline for more information at: thepurplemusiclady@gmail.com

Eucharistic Prayer CD

AWAITING THE SALVATION OF GOD The world does not seem big enough to contain the jubilation of the first reading. In the Gospel reading, the Roman empire isn’t big enough, either. The great powers of Rome are named and made to stand waiting for the arrival of God’s salvation. And we find Paul meditating joyfully on what really matters.

According to Baruch, the city of Jerusalem is like a person standing on tiptoe looking for God’s salvation, which is coming from the east. Those who were led away on foot, heads down, now come back, a proud people. Why, the very way is smoothed out. The path is lined with fragrant, lush trees.

It can’t get any better than this, can it? Well, yes, it can. For a voice calls out in the desert. Here is the beginning of the salvation of God.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Look around most Catholic churches, and you will discover an image of John the Baptist, often in the old baptistery, or in a window near where the font is or was located. He has two feast days in the calendar: one commemorating his birth, and the other his death. There are only three nativities in our calendar: for Jesus, for Mary, and for the Baptist. John’s birthday is reckoned according to the schedule given in Luke’s Gospel of the angel’s announcement to Mary. The angel tells her that her cousin Elizabeth is in the sixth month of pregnancy, and so Mary hastens to help her. Reckoning Christmas as December 25, we count backwards nine months to March 25 for the Feast of the Annunciation. Then we count forward three months to June 24 for John the Baptist’s birth. Halfway to Christmas, his nativity gives ample reason for rejoicing in the summer, and his symbols of fire and water are used playfully in bonfires and dives into the sea. Even at the polar opposite of Christmas in the calendar, the energy of Christ’s birth in the Incarnation provides cause for rejoicing. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Give at your local parish this weekend. Envelopes are in the pews .

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Please come bid at our auction and purchase holiday baked goods - all proceeds go to local charities and

scholarships.

St. James-St. Leo Christmas Fair

Sunday, December 16th

Hosted by Faith Formation for Children and St. James Academy

St. James Parish Hall 8:30am - 11:30am

Join us for a fun-filled morning and complimentary hot apple cider, and enjoy our community gathering. • Peppermint Shop: children can afford quality gifts for their family. (Adults can buy stocking stuffers too!) • Charitable Auction: All proceeds go to local charities or scholarships • Charitable Bake Sale: All proceeds go to local charities or scholarships • Lego Name Engraving: preorder by emailing psmith@stjames-

stleo.com. • Crafts, Music, Hot Cider, and more!

SKI RETREAT January 2-5, 2019

We are happy to announce that we are continuing the Winter Ski Retreat this year! The Retreat is January 2nd-5th. The cost is $390. That pays for the bus, hotel, meals, and ski rentals. Please let us know as soon as possible if you would like to join us. For more information please email Evangely at: eward@stjames-stleo.com.

St James Youth Group Join us every Sunday after the

6pm Mass in the Conference Room.

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Segundo Domingo del Adviento Lunes: Día Internacional de los Derechos Humanos Martes: San Dámaso I Miércoles: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Jueves: Santa Lucía Viernes: San Juan de la Cruz

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Sube a la altura, Jerusalén; contempla a tus hijos gozosos porque Dios se acordó de ellos (Baruc 5:1-9).

Salmo — Grandes cosas has hecho por nosotros, Señor (Salmo 126 [125]).

Segunda Lectura — Que su amor siga creciendo más y más y se traduzca en un mayor conocimiento y discernimiento (Filipenses 1:4-6, 8-11).

Evangelio — Juan proclama un bautismo de arrepentimiento para el perdón de los pecados (Lucas 3:1-6).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Is 35:1-10; Sal 85 (84):9-14; Lc 5:17-26 Martes: Is 40:1-11; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Miércoles: Zac 2:14-17 o Apo 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lc 1:26-3 o Lc 1:39-47, o cualquier lectura del Común de la Santísima Virgen María, nos. 707-712 Jueves: Is 41:13-20; Sal 145 (144):1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Viernes: Is 48:17-19; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Sábado: Eclo 48:1-4, 9-11; Sal 80 (79): 2ac, 3b, 15-16, Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Domingo: Sof 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-6; Fil 4:4-7; Lc 3:10-18

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Pregunta del Día

El pueblo de Jerusalén había sido expulsado por los babilonios durante el tiempo de Baruc. Pero Baruc visualiza el día (que ya había llegado cuando este libro fue escrito) en que el pueblo escogido regresaría a la ciudad santa y anuncia la promesa de Dios de que la miseria se transformará en gozo. Dios le dará a Jerusalén el nombre de “paz en la justicia” (Baruc 5, 4). Una paz justa parece distante, especialmente en la actualidad. ¿Cómo le llegará la justicia a aquellos que viven sin medios y sin oportunidades, y el poder para que puedan cambiar su situación? Solamente cuando compartamos los recursos, las oportunidades y el poder es que vendrá una paz justa, la paz en la justicia para el mundo.

El bautismo de arrepentimiento que Juan proclama por toda la región es maravilloso y a la vez desafiante. El bautismo en sí es limpieza y es vivificante. Pero el arrepentimiento, o sea, sentir remordimiento por lo que hemos hecho y alejarnos del pecado, eso es difícil. Esta clase de bautismo exige, además de la acción de Dos, una acción de nuestra parte. Este bautismo se hace eco de Isaías, que proclama que “preparen el camino del Señor, hagan rectos sus senderos” y a la vez que “lo tortuoso se hará derecho” (Lucas 3, 4. 5). Dios actúa en nuestra vida, pero también nosotros tenemos que actuar. La gracia de Dios no exonera nuestra responsabilidad.

La oración de san Pablo por los filipenses de que “que aquel que comenzó en ustedes esta obra, la irá perfeccionando siempre hasta el día de la venida de Cristo Jesús” es una oración apta para nosotros en estos tiempos (filipenses 1, 6). Tenemos que prestar atención también a la segunda parte de su oración, para poder discernir lo que tiene valor y así lograr que nuestra vida sea buena y santa.

P. Gerard J.S.Paluch

¿Puedo discernir lo que tiene valor y consecuentemente actuar conforme a esos valores?

El rincón de P. Gerardo

Amar a Dios, Proclamar la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo, servir al pueblo de Dios

GRUPO DE ORACIÓN Todos los Jueves

A las 7:00pm En la Misión de San León Magno

Ven a recibir las bendiciones de Dios, tenemos alabanzas, predicación de la Palabra y Oración.

ADORACIÓN AL SANTISIMO

SACRAMENTO Todos los Lunes

de 9:00am a 5:00pm en la Misión de San León Magno.

GRUPO DE JÓVENES de 12 a 18 años

Los Viernes de 6:00pm a 8:00pm

en la Sala de Conferencias de San James.

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ROSARIO A LA VIRGEN MARIA

Comienza Sábado 1 de Diciembre

A las 6:00PM En la Misión de San León Magno

NOVENARIO DE LAS POSADAS Del 16 al 23 de Diciembre

A las 6:30pm En la Misión de San León Magno

Acompañemos a José y María en la espera de nuestro Señor rezando el Santo Rosario, meditando las lecturas bíblicas, cantando

villancicos y pidiendo la tradicional posada. Te esperamos!

MISA DE NOCHE BUENA Lunes 24 de Diciembre

A las 8:00PM En la Misión de San León Magno

CLASES DE LA DIÓCESIS Los invitamos a participar de esta clase que

será ofrecida en nuestra parroquia:

S440s Cristianos en la Sociedad: Principios de Doctrina Social (15 hras)

Los miércoles, del 23 enero al 27 febrero 2019

6:30 – 9:00 p.m. en St. James-St. Leo, Solana Beach

CONFESIONES DE ADVIENTO Lunes 10 de Diciembre

A las 6:30 pm En la Iglesia de San James

Como cada año varios

sacerdotes darán el sacramento de la

confesión con motivo del adviento.

Ven y reconcíliate con Dios, El te esta esperando.

PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Gerard Lecomte, CJM, Pastor ..................................... 858-755-2545 ......................... frgerardcjm@stjames-stleo.org Rev. John H. Howard, CJM, Pastor Emeritus ...................... 858-755-2545 x *110….. ........ jhhcjm@stjames-stleo.org Rev. Lawrence Goodwin, CJM, In Residence ...................... 858-755-2545 Deacon Al Graff .................................................................... 858-452-3684 Deacon Peter Hodsdon, Business Manager........................ 858-755-2545 x *112 .............. deaconpeter@stjames-stleo.org Sr. Zita Toto, RGS, Coordinator St. Leo Mission ................. 858-755-2545 x *200 ............. sisterzita@stjames-stleo.org Albert Fitzgerald, Bookkeeper ............................................ 858-755-2545 x *104 ............. afitzgerald@stjames-stleo.org Antonio Mendoza, Facilities ............................................... 858-755-2545 x *109 ............. mendztony@stjames-stleo.org Bulletin ................................................................................. .............................................. bulletin@stjames-stleo.org Christine Lang, Principal, St. James Academy……………..858-755-1777………………..clang@saintjamesacademy.com Evangely Aliangan Ward, Director of Youth Ministry ......... 858-755-2545 x *114 .............. eward@stjames-stleo.org Gail Jilka, Secretary .............................................................. 858-755-2545 x *100 ............. gail@stjames-stleo.org Jannet Diaz, Director of Religious Education, Spanish ....... 858-755-2545 x *102 ............. jdiaz@stjames-stleo.org Pamela Smith, Director of Religious Education, English .... 858-755-2545 x *106 ............. psmith@stjames-stleo.org Pauline Wright, Director of Music ....................................... 858-755-2545 x *300 ............. thepurplemusiclady@gmail.com Stephen Williams, Assistant Youth Minister ....................... 858-755-2545 X *115 ............... swilliams@stjames-stleo.org Timothy O’Shea, Saints Thrift Store Manager .................... 858-755-0654 ........................ timothykoshea@yahoo.com Medical Program……………… 858-259-9464 Dental Program…858-523-0710 Mission Circle……………………858-792-0516 Finance Council….Stj-StlFinancecouncil@stjames-stleo.com

Welcome to St. James! Are you new to the parish? Have you been coming to Mass for a while but never registered? Have you moved or changed your phone number? Would you like to receive envelopes?

Registration forms are available in the brochure rack in the church vestibule, on line on our website and in the parish office. We can even mail one to you!

Please be aware that if you are giving online, that does not make you registered in the parish. You need to complete a parish registration form for us to track your donations.

If you have any questions, whether you are registered or not, please call Gail at 858-755-2545 ext. *100

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS Events happening this week:

Sun., Dec 9 Second Sunday of Advent Alternative Christmas Market & KOC Community Breakfast, Hall 10am Healing Prayer, Prayer Chapel

Mon., Dec 10 9:00am-5:30pm Adoration, St. Leo Mission 6:30pm Advent Penance Service, Church 6:30pm Pax Christi Meeting, Conference Room

Wed., Dec 12 7:00pm Mass Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Leo Mission

Thur., Dec 13 8:30am-8:00pm Adoration, Prayer Chapel

Sun., Dec 16 Third Sunday of Advent Christmas Fair, Hall 10am Healing Prayer, Prayer Chapel 7:00pm Youth Ministry, Hall

St. James—St. Leo Catholic Community is under the pastoral care of the Eudist Fathers, or Congregation of Jesus and Mary. We owe our name to Saint John Eudes who founded the Congregation in France in 1643. Evangelization, mainly with the poor and the youth, is our primary purpose, as

well as formation to ministry in the training of diocesan priests and lay ministers. Our motto is “To Serve Christ and His Church.” For more information visit: http://www.eudistsusa.org

Our Advent Gift to You!

Prepare the way of the Lord, daily reflections, practices and prayers booklet is available in the vestibule. Sr. Janet helps us live the profound Advent message that this is isn’t just an isolated season, but a time to realize that God is with us 365 days a year. Please pick you copy up on the way out today.

WITNESSES Our actions are the best witnesses

of our thoughts. —Anonymous