Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 | 4th Sunday of Advent Domingo 22 dic.2019 | 4to domingo de adviento
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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
Have you ever heard that if you want to make God laugh tell Him
your plans? This may be tongue and cheek but there is some truth to
this expression. Our plans may or may not be exactly God’s plans. If
we think about it, who would know us best? You or God? Hopefully
our answer is God since He indeed knows us better than ourselves. In
fact, from His vantage point He sees the bigger and fuller picture
whereas our vision is short-sighted and limited. We are in fact, fallen
creatures and our free-will is corrupted. Nevertheless, investing in
God’s plan, although we may not completely understand it or have an
answer to satisfy our why; will be far better than whatever plan we
up on our own.
From the moment our first parents, Adam and Eve, disobeyed God
and hid from the One who loves us the most, God had a plan to rescue us from the slavery of sin and
death. God initiated a plan from the Garden of Eden so that all God’s sons and daughter may live the
life of grace. This begins to take shape in our readings this Sunday. God speaks to Ahaz through the
prophet Isaiah about a great sign: the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall name him
Emmanuel which is fulfilled in St. Joseph annunciation in the Gospel: "Joseph, son of David, do not be
afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been
conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people
from their sins." We can only imagine that this what not part of Joseph’s own plan for his life. He
probably imagined a simple and quiet life with Mary, his wife. Yet God had bigger plans which was
nothing simple or quiet. He was part of God’s plan to redeem the human race. Joseph was free to say
“no,” but since he was a righteous and just man, he knew God’s plans were bigger than his own.
The Incarnation is God’s plan to rescue humanity from choosing our own plan. His plan to join our
humanity with His divinity by becoming one of us is the Christmas plan. It is what we celebrate year
after year. This great mystery of Christmas that we remember, celebrate, and participate happened be-
cause others said “yes” to God plan even if it didn’t match their own plans. The choice is ours too. We
can continue to share the gift of Christmas and share the gift of Jesus as Joseph and Mary were willing
to do in order to make this Christmas mystery plan take flesh.
Pastor’s Corner Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 | 4th Sunday of Advent Domingo 22 dic.2019 | 4to domingo de adviento
¿Alguna vez has escuchado que si quieres hacer reír a Dios, cuéntale
tus planes? Esto puede ser lengua y mejilla, pero hay algo de verdad
en esta expresión. Nuestros planes pueden o no ser exactamente los
planes de Dios. Si lo pensamos, ¿quién nos conocería mejor? ¿Tú o Di-
os? Esperemos que nuestra respuesta sea Dios, ya que Él nos conoce
mejor que nosotros mismos. De hecho, desde su punto de vista, ve
una imagen más grande y completa, mientras que nuestra visión es
miope y limitada. De hecho, somos criaturas caídas y nuestro libre
albedrío está corrompido. Sin embargo, invertir en el plan de Dios,
aunque es posible que no lo comprendamos por completo o no
tengamos una respuesta para satisfacer nuestro por qué; será mucho
mejor que cualquier plan que hagamos por nuestra cuenta.
Desde el momento en que nuestros primeros padres, Adán y Eva, desobedecieron a Dios y se escondi-
eron de Aquel que más nos ama, Dios tenía un plan para rescatarnos de la esclavitud del pecado y la
muerte. Dios inició un plan desde el Jardín del Edén para que todos los hijos e hijas de Dios puedan vivir
la vida de la gracia. Esto comienza a tomar forma en nuestras lecturas de este domingo. Dios le habla a
Acaz a través del profeta Isaías acerca de una gran señal: la virgen concebirá y dará a luz un hijo, y lo
llamará Emmanuel, que se cumple en la anunciación de San José en el Evangelio: "José, hijo de David,
no seas miedo de llevar a María, tu esposa, a tu casa. Porque es por medio del Espíritu Santo que este
niño ha sido concebido en ella. Ella dará a luz un hijo y tú debes llamarlo Jesús, porque él salvará a su
pueblo de sus pecados ". Solo podemos imaginar que esto no es parte del plan de Joseph para su vida.
Probablemente se imaginó una vida simple y tranquila con Mary, su esposa. Sin embargo, Dios tenía
planes más grandes que no eran nada simples o tranquilos. Él era parte del plan de Dios para redimir a
la raza humana. Joseph era libre de decir "no", pero como era un hombre justo y justo, sabía que los
planes de Dios eran más grandes que los suyos.
La Encarnación es el plan de Dios para rescatar a la humanidad de elegir nuestro propio plan. Su plan
para unir nuestra humanidad con su divinidad convirtiéndose en uno de nosotros es el plan de Navidad.
Es lo que celebramos año tras año. Este gran misterio de la Navidad que recordamos, celebramos y
participamos sucedió porque otros dijeron "sí" al plan de Dios, incluso si no coincidía con sus propios
planes. La elección también es nuestra. Podemos continuar compartiendo el regalo de Navidad y el
regalo de Jesús como José y María estaban dispuestos a hacer para que este misterioso plan navideño
se hiciera realidad.
Rincón del pastor Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 | 4th Sunday of Advent Domingo 22 dic.2019 | 4to domingo de adviento
Christmas & New Year’s Schedule Calendario de navidad y año nuevo
Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 | 4th Sunday of Advent Domingo 22 dic.2019 | 4to domingo de adviento
Christmas & New Year’s Mass Schedule Horario de misas de Navidad y Año Nuevo
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, Dec. 24 - 4:00pm (English) 7:00pm (Spanish) 10:00pm (English) Parish Office will close at 12:00
Christmas Day Wednesday, Dec. 25 - 7:30am (English) 10:00am (English) Parish office closed the 25th, 26th & 27th.
New Year Vigil Tuesday, Dec. 31 - 4:00pm (English) 7:00pm (Spanish)
New Year’s Day Wednesday, Jan. 1 10:00am (English)
Nochebuena Martes 24 de diciembre -
4:00 pm (inglés) 7:00 pm (español) 10:00 pm (inglés)
La oficina parroquial cerrará a las 12:00
día de Navidad
Miércoles 25 de diciembre
7:30 am (inglés) 10:00 am (inglés)
La oficina parroquial cerró los días 25, 26 y 27.
Vigilia de año nuevo Martes 31 de diciembre
4:00 pm (inglés) 7:00 pm (español)
Día de Año Nuevo Miércoles 1 de enero
10:00 am (inglés)
Mass Times/Tiempos de Misas Daily Mass/Misa Diaria Monday—Tuesday 7:30 AM Wed.—Saturday 8:30 AM Lunes—Martes 7:30 AM Miércoles Sábado 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation/Sacramento de Reconciliacion Saturday 4:00-5:00 PM or by appt. Sabado 4:00-5:00 PM o con cita Vigil Mass/Misa de Vigilia Saturday/Sabado 5:30 PM Sunday Masses/Misas de Domingo English/Ingles 7:30 & 10:00 AM, 6:30 PM Spanish/Espanol 12:00 PM Daily Adoration Chapel/Diaria Capilla de Adoracion 6:00 AM-11:00PM
Parish Staff/Equipo Parroquial Clergy: Rev. John Marshall, Pastor [email protected] Rev. Nazario Atukunda (In Residence) [email protected] Deacon Jim Hix [email protected] Faith Formation & Music: Kim Zea, Pastoral Ass., Care Ministry [email protected] Tim Kluge, Youth Ministry [email protected] Rudy Lopez, Music Ministry Coordinator rudyl@ocp Administration: Barbara Downey, Business Manager [email protected] Mary Jenck, Admin. Assistant [email protected] Support Services: Debbie Guthrie School: Amber Ploussard, Principal [email protected] Lucero Silva, Admin. Assistant [email protected]
Monday/Lunes, Dec. 23 Office will be open today Mass/Fr. Nazario 7:30 AM Church St. Vincent de Paul 1:30 PM Jordan Alanon/Beginners 6:30 PM Saalfeld Alateen 7:00 PM Jordan AA 7:00 PM Cafeteria Tuesday/Martes, Dec. 24/Christmas Eve Office Open till 12:00 Noon English Mass/Fr. John 4:00 PM Church Sp. Mass/Fr. John 7:00 PM Church English Mass/Fr. John 10:00PM Church Wednesday/Miercoles, Dec. 25/Christmas Office Closed today Mass/Fr. Nazario 7:30 AM Church Mass/Fr. Nazario 10:00AM Church Thursday/Jueves, Dec. 26 Office Closed today Mass/Fr. John 8:30 AM Church St. Vincent de Paul 1:30 PM Jordan Set UP for pastorela 6:30 PM Cafe Friday/Viernes, Dec. 27 Office Closed today Mass/Fr. John 8:30 AM Church St. Vincent de Paul 1:30 PM Jordan Set Up for Pastorela 5:00 PM Cafe
Saturday/Sabado, Dec. 28 Set Up for Pastorela All Day Cafe Mass/Fr. John 8:30 AM Church Confessions 4:00 PM Church Mass/Fr. John 5:30 PM Church Sunday/Domingo, Dec. 29 Coffee & Donuts after AM Masses Mass 7:30 AM Church Mass 10:00 AM Church Liturgy of Word 10:00 AM Jor/RE Spanish Mass 12:00 PM Church Pastorela 1:30 PM Cafe Mass 6:30 PM Church
Note: During the month of January we will not offer morning mass on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Weekly Calendar/Calendario
All are Welcome/Todos son Bienvenidos Parishioners, New Members, Visitors and Guests: Thank you for joining our
worshipping community. Please stop by our parish office to register and let us know if we can be of assistance.
Parroquianos, nuevos miembros, visitantes e invitados: Gracias por unirse a nuestra comunidad de adoración. Pase por la oficina de nuestra parroquia para registrarse y háganos saber si podemos ser de ayuda.
Mass Times/Calendar/Parish Staff
Horario de misas / Calendario / Personal parroquial
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Daily Scripture/Lecturas Diarias Monday/Lunes, Dec. 23 Mal 3:1-24/Ps 25:4-14/Lk 12:57-66 Tuesday/ Martes, Dec. 24 2 Sm 7:1-16/Ps 89:2-29/Lk 1:67-79 Wednesday/Miercoles, Dec. 25 Is 52:7-10/Ps 98:1-6/ Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 Thursday/Jueves, Dec. 26 Acts 6:8-10;7:54-59/Ps 31:3-17/ Mt 10:17-22 Friday/Viernes, Dec. 27 1 Jn 1:1-4/Ps 97:1-12/Jn 20:1-8 Saturday/Sabado, Dec. 28 1 Jn 1:5-2:2/Ps 124:2-8; Mt 2:13-18 Sunday/Domingo, Dec. 29 Sir 3:2-14/Ps 128:1-5/Col 3:12-21/ Mt 2:13-23
Mass Int. /Intenciones de la Misa Monday/Lunes, Dec. 23 7:30 AM | Matthew Kramer from Bear Kramer Tuesday/Martes, Dec. 24 4:00 PM | +Beulah Casale from Casale Family 7:00 PM | Fr. John from Fr. John 10:00 PM | +Bruce White from Young Wednesday/Miercoles, Dec. 25 7:30 AM | +Jeffrey Magana from Family 10:00 AM | +Jose A. Torres from Carrillo Family Thursday/Jueves, Dec. 26 8:30 AM |Petra Rodriguez from Rosa Friday/Viernes, Dec. 27 8:30 AM | Family Murguia from Maria Sanchez Saturday/Sabado, Dec. 28 8:30 AM|+David Prom from Darlene Rudnick 5:30 PM | +Hong Van Nguyen from Family Sunday/Domingo, Dec. 29 7:30 AM | +Joseph Rudnick from Darlene Rudnick 10:00 For the People of the Parish 12:00 PM | Jihinio Segundo from Maby Gomez 6:30 PM | +Jeffrey Magana from Family
Funeral and Care Ministry Information/Informacion del Ministerio de Funerales y Cuidados
To plan or schedule a funeral or to arrange ministry to the homebound, please contact the Care Ministry Coordinator, Kim Zea at the church, 503-654-5449 weekdays Wed-Friday or anytime by email to [email protected]. Plan o planificar un funeral o para organizar el Ministerio a los enfermos, por favor póngase en contacto con el cuidado Ministerio Coordinador, Kim Zea en la iglesia, 503-654-5449, días de la semana el lunes y miércoles y viernes, o en cualquier momento por correo electrónico a [email protected]
Sanctuary Candle Offerings/Ofrendas de velas del santuario
Dec. 23 - Dec. 29/23 de diciembre - 29 de diciembre In Memory of Jane Mehrens & Linda Robertson
From the Haugen Family
The red Sanctuary Lamp above the Tabernacle burns to remind us of the sacramental presence of Jesus Christ. If you wish to have the Sanctuary Candle burning in memory of a loved one, to honor a special occasion, or a special intention, you can make arrangements with the Parish Office. The cost of the candle is $20 and it burns for one week. A notice of your intention will be posted in the bulletin. La lámpara roja del santuario sobre el tabernáculo arde para recordarnos la presencia sacramental de Jesucristo. Si desea que se encienda la Vela del Santuario en memoria de un ser querido, para honrar una ocasión especial o una intención especial, puede hacer arreglos con la Oficina Parroquial. El costo de la vela es de $ 20 y se quema durante una semana. Se publicará un aviso de su intención en el boletín.
Prayer Concerns for Dec. Preocupaciones de oración
para diciembre Please call the parish office if you
want to be on the December Prayer List.
Connie & John Von Eynern
This week we pray for the following individuals and
families/Esta semana oramos por las siquientes personas y familias
Tran K. Tam An
Francisco & Guadalupe Tapia Zavala Tarr
Enrique & Leticia Tavera Sean & Katherine Taylor
Maria Tejeda Anthony & Tina Tenbarge
Jorge & Mercedes Terrazas Kim Thayer
Nick & Breonn Thiret
Liturgy & Sacrament
Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 | 4th Sunday of Advent Domingo 22 dic.2019 | 4to domingo de adviento
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Sundays at the 10am Mass during All Children Preschool to 5th grade are welcome to join us Liturgia Infantil de la Palabra
Domingos en la misa de las 10am durante Todos los niños de preescolar a quinto grado son bienvenidos a unirse a nosotros
Religious Education Sacramental Prep
Grades K– 8 Wed evenings from 6-7:30pm
Educacion Religiosa Preparacion Sacramental
Grados K– 8 Miércoles por la noche de 6-7: 30pm
►Bible Study Wed mornings and Thursday Evenings New series through the year. Contact Pat Raschio to join at [email protected]
►Meeting Outline for Principles of Catholic Social Teachings
January 5: Option for the Poor and Vulnerable January 19: The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers February 2: Solidarity February 16: Care for God’s Creation
►Adult Activities Building strong community through Social, Spiritual and Service Activities. TBA
►RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? Join us on Tuesday evening at 7pm Contact Kim Zea in parish office.
►Estudio de la Biblia Miércoles por la mañana y jueves por la noche Nuevas series a lo largo del año. Contacta a Pat Raschio para unirte
►Borro de Reuniones para princpios de ensenanzas social es catolicas
5 de enero: Opción por los pobres y vulnerables
19 de enero: La dignidad del trabajo y los derechos de los trabajadores
2 de febrero: solidaridad 16 de febrero: Cuidar la creación de
Dios
►Actividades para adultos Construyendo una comunidad fuerte a través de lo social, lo espiritual y Actividades de servicio. TBA
►RCIA (Rito de Iniciacion Cristiana para Adultos) ¿Estás interesado en aprender más sobre la fe católica? Únase a nosotros el martes por la noche a las 7
Faith Formation
formación de fe
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Adult Bible Study Have you ever been unable to explain the “why” of Catholic beliefs? Have you ever wondered why the Old Testament sounds so different from the New Testament? In the Old Testament, God began building a plan and laying a foundation for the beautiful traditions of the Catholic Faith. Fulfilled explores the biblical roots of the Catholic Faith. It uncovers God’s consistent design for our worship of him and his relationship with us. In Part Two – Drawn into the Divine Mystery focuses on elements of the inner sanctuary of the Tabernacle and how they connect to the Magisterium, the Eucharist, Incense, Mary and more. I hope you will join us as we return to our weekly bible study. This study will be offered Wednesdays 9:30am beginning January 15 and runs 7 weeks. This study will also be offered Thursdays 7pm beginning January 16 and runs 7 weeks. Materials for this class will cost $25 payable at the first class. To register and reserve a book email Pat at [email protected] by December 20th.
St. John the Baptist Walking Group Have you been wanting to get a bit more exercise but haven’t found a walking partner? Well we have the answer for you. On Sat. Jan 11 , following the 8:30 am morning mass , Mike Buscho and Teri Forgoros will hold an information meeting in the Parish Center for all those interested in be part of this group. So mark your calendar’s, check out your walking gear and get ready for a great time. Contact Mike at 503-729-6371 if you have questions. This group will be led by parishioner Mike Buscho and his wife Teri Forgoros.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANUNCIOS
Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 | 4th Sunday of Advent Domingo 22 dic.2019 | 4to domingo de adviento
Mark Your Calendar for February 25th
What a wonderful way to get
involved. Looking for individuals to chair up this fun
filled event. Contact Kim Zea in the office
We would like you to be more involved in our SJB community! We are looking for individuals who are willing to lead a group of parishioners in some of these activities.
Exercise Class Book Club
Weekly Coffee Shop Social Art Class
Garden Club Wine Tasting
Other ideas or skills welcomed Contact Kim Zea in the office if you would like to share your gifts with our parish community.
Recycle Your Christmas Tree!!!
Troop 144 will be recycling Christmas Trees again this year. Trees may be dropped off in the parking lot on
Washington St. behind the SJB Parish Center (across from the high school football field). Drop off days are Saturdays Dec. 28th and Jan. 4th., from 10am to 3pm. Suggested donation is $5. Wreaths, swags and garlands may also be dropped off. Trees can also be scheduled for pick-up for addresses with 97222 and 97267 zip codes. Tree pick-up days are Dec. 28th and 29th and Jan. 4th and 5th. Suggested donation for pick-up trees is $10. Please call Joe at 503-760-3454 to arrange for a tree pick-up.
Year End Giving The Catholic Church is fully funded on the generosity of our faithful parishioners. Please remember to include SJB Parish and School in your end of year gifts and donations. If you are over the age of 70 ½, you can direct your annual distributions or withdrawals from your retirement account to make tax free donations. This provision is known as a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). SJB Parish & School is a qualified public charity 501(c)(3) and can therefore receive your Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). Please consider an end of year gift to our parish and/or school. Your gifts and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax expert and we will send you a tax receipt and/or acknowledgement. Thank you in advance for considering St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School in your financial plans.
San Juan Bautista Grupo ambulante
¿Ha estado queriendo hacer un poco más de ejercicio pero no ha encontrado un compañero para caminar? Bueno, tenemos la respuesta para ti. El sábado. El 11 de enero, después de la misa matutina de las 8:30 am, Mike Buscho y Teri Forgoros celebrarán una reunión informativa en el Centro Parroquial para todos los interesados en formar parte de este grupo. Así que marque su calendario, revise su equipo para caminar y prepárese para pasar un buen rato. Póngase en contacto con Mike al 503-729-6371 si tiene preguntas Este grupo estará dirigido por el feligrés Mike Buscho y su esposa Teri Forgoros.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANUNCIOS
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Marque su calendario para el 25 de febrero
Qué maravillosa manera de involucrarse. Buscando personas
para presidir este evento lleno de diversión. Contacta a Kim Zea en la oficina
¡Nos gustaría que participaras más en nuestra comunidad SJB
Estamos buscando personas que estén dispuestas a dirigir un grupo de feligreses en algunas de estas
actividades.
Clase de ejercicio Club del libro
Cafetería semanal social Clase de arte Garden Club Cata de vinos
Otras ideas o habilidades bienvenidas
Póngase en contacto con Kim Zea en la oficina si desea compartir sus regalos con nuestra comunidad
¡Recicla tu árbol de Navidad! La tropa 144 reciclará árboles de Navidad nuevamente este año. Se pueden dejar árboles en el estacionamiento en la calle Washington detrás del Centro Parroquial SJB (frente al campo de fútbol de la escuela
secundaria). Los días de entrega son los sábados 28 de diciembre y 4 de enero, de 10 a.m. a 3 p.m. La donación sugerida es de $ 5. Ambien se pueden dejar coronas, botines y guirnaldas. También se puede programar la recogida de árboles para las direcciones con los códigos postales 97222 y 97267. Los días de recogida de árboles son el 28 y 29 de diciembre y el 4 y 5 de enero. La donación sugerida para recoger árboles es de $ 10. Llame a Joe al 503-760-3454 para organizar la recogida del árbol.
Fin de ño dando La Iglesia Católica está totalmente financiada por la generosidad de nuestros fieles feligreses. Recuerde incluir SJB Parish and School en sus regalos y donaciones de fin de año. Si tiene más de 70 años y medio, puede dirigir sus distribuciones o retiros anuales de su cuenta de jubilación para hacer donaciones libres de impuestos. Esta disposición se conoce como distribución mínima requerida (RMD). SJB Parish & School es una organización benéfica pública calificada 501 (c) (3) y, por lo tanto, puede recibir su Distribución benéfica calificada (QCD). Por favor considere un regalo de fin de año para nuestra parroquia y / o escuela. Sus donaciones y donaciones son deducibles de impuestos en la medida permitida por la ley. Consulte a su experto en impuestos y le enviaremos un recibo y / o acuse de recibo de impuestos. Gracias de antemano por considerar la Iglesia y la Escuela Católica St. John the
Baptist en sus planes financieros.
St. John the Baptist Campus Workshops
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Pastorela
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CHRISTMAS FLOWER OFFERINGS
Ofrendas de flores navideñas
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In Loving Memory Of: Mr. & Mrs. E.M. Anglim
Ma de la Luz Arredanoa
Lena Aughenbaugh
Mark Boras
Viola Carter
Brent Hill
Jan Hovet
Florence Kinner
Rose McCarthy
Becky Moses
Raymundo Nepita
Teresa Tamburello
In Thanksgiving For: This Parish
Fr. John Marshall
All Grandparents & Parents
Good Health
Everything we have -
house, health, jobs, family
Christmas Flower Offerings
OUTSIDE NEWS
NOTICIAS EXTERIORES
Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 | 4th Sunday of Advent Domingo 22 dic.2019 | 4to domingo de adviento
Fourth Sunday of Advent Luke 1:39-45
Blessed Advent!
Today we have two mothers meeting; they are related, and one carries in her womb John the Baptist and the other woman, Mary, carries in her womb Jesus.
The Gospel account says that John, who would cry out in the desert the message that everyone needs to "prepare the way of the Lord," leapt with joy in the womb of his mother upon hearing Mary's greeting.
John's message in the desert is the message that we all need to heed as we get closer to the Christmas celebration. May our faith leap with joy at the chance to proclaim our Lord and to prepare the way!
The Nativity of the Lord Our hearts are aglow with the joy of Christmas! Our senses are alive with the season, from the rich smells of evergreen and gingerbread to the feel of crisap air on our skin and the warmth of a loved one’s embrace. At some point in the holiday hustle and bustle, take a few moments of quiet. In the silence, reflect on the other senses of the season. Imagine the cool damp of an animal stable, the earthy smell of hay and feed, and the crisp night air blowing in softly. Imagine kneeling beside an exhausted, joyful mother and a relieved, protective father. Imagine an infant wrapped in cloth scraps held out to your open arms. Imagine holding the infant Jesus. As his eyes meet yours, welcome into your heart the greatest gift of Christmas.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANUNCIOS
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12/15/19 &
Donations 12/16/19 Offertory Collection $ 8,387.50 Building Maintenance Fund $ 170.00 Building Maintenance Fund: Heat $ 110.00 Our Lady of Guadalupe $ 1,242.00 Retirement Fund for Religious $ 207.00 We have received $1,509 so far for Christmas Flowers! Thank you for your continued generosity!
The Church will be re-keyed over the Christmas Break. Check with the church office if your need a new key.
La Iglesia será modificada durante las vacaciones de Navidad.
Consulte con la oficina de la iglesia si necesita una nueva llave.
Outside News
Married Singles Lifestyle –The Married Singles Lifestyle describes couples that may have lost a sense of closeness they once had as marriage partners and are living more like roommates. Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) teaches couples how to survive times like these in their marriages. This program has helped 10’s of 1000’s of couples experiencing difficulty at all levels of marital distress from disillusionment to deep misery. For confidential information about, or to register for the program beginning with a weekend on January 17-19, call 1-503-225-9191 or visit www.helpourmarriage.org WorldWide Marriage Encounter Learn to “Put on, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. To find YOUR WWME Weekend go to rediscoverthespark.org. For information about WWME contact Ron & Hilarie Tesch at 503-704-0836 or by email [email protected]
