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Saint Raphael Catholic Church
5444 Hollister Ave.
Santa Barbara,
California 93111-2308
Office: (805) 967-5641
Fax: (805) 964-2988
Website: straphaelsb.org
Email:
[email protected]
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Bruce Correio, Pastor
Rev. James Seiwert, Associate Pastor
Dcn. Wayne Rascati, Permanent Deacon
Dcn. Stephen & Mrs. Sylvia Montross, Deacon Couple
M. Noël Fuentes, Pastoral Associate
Parish Office
Jacqui Leicht, Accounting Coord
967-5641
Maria L. Romero, Reception/Baptisms
967-5641
St. Raphael School
www.straphaelschoolsb.org
967-2115
Michelle Limb, Principal
Religious Education
Karen Froelicher, English
967-1641 x3
Ana Cervantes, Bilingual
967-1641 x4
LifeTeen & Confirmation
John Vasellina, Youth Minister
964-3466 x1
Laura Schuberg, Assoc. Youth Minister
964-3466 x2
Sunday Early Childhood Education
968-6008
Cecilia Marks
Second Sunday
of Advent
December 8, 2013
The earth shall be filled
with knowledge
of the LORD, as water
covers the sea.
— Isaiah 11:9
Schedule of Masses
Monday to Friday: 8:00 am
Wednesday and Friday: 12:05 pm
Saturday: 5:30 pm Vigil
Sunday: (English) 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am,
5:30 pm Life Teen Mass
(Español) 12:30 pm
Holy Days/Special Observances
Schedule of Holy Days varies
Reconciliation/Confession
Saturdays: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
First Friday of every month, 24 Hours.
Vocations Information
Priesthood—Rev. John Love, 968-1078
Religious Life—Sr. Cecilia Canales, O.P., (213)637-7592
Parish Vocation Contact— John Switzer, 967-8049
Baptisms
Inquire in the Parish Office, 967-5641
Funerals
Inquire in the Parish Office, 967-5641
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Saint Raphael Church
Wonders
The normal response to a surprise is amazement,
gratitude, and delight. By definition, we don’t anticipate surprises.
Their
occurrence
reminds
us that
we cannot always
guess or
shape the future. Granted, we do what we can do; we
attend to the daily tasks, as we must. For grace is surely here in the mundane, and God is in the details. But
God is in the happy surprises, too.
Today’s readings are filled with startling developments. We hear the clarion cry of one of those rare
prophets announcing the coming of the Lord. Isaiah
proclaims startling, surprising images of the nearly
impossible reconciliation of opposites: calf and lion,
leopard and young goat, child and serpent. Isaiah’s vision sees all of these creatures living in harmony. This
is Eden again; this is paradise. It is God’s surprise and
promise.
Mass Intentions
December 7 — December 13, 2013
Dec 7 Sat Vigil
Dec 8 Sun
5:30 pm
7:30 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
12:30 pm
5:30 pm
8:00 am
8:00 am
8:00 am
12:05 pm
Dec 12 Thurs 6:15 pm
Dec 9 Mon
Dec 10 Tues
Dec 11 Wed
8:00 am
7:00 pm
Dec 13 Fri
8:00 am
12:05 pm
Juliana Broaddus (D)
Debbie Sharbak (L)
Daniel Jimenez (D)
Diane Riley (D)
Garciela & Maria Guadalupe
Cervantes (D)
Our Parish Community
Ann Hand (D)
Rick Wesner (D)
Linda Ayers (D)
Patty Dana (L)
Living & Deceased Members of
Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Ventura Family (L)
Living & Deceased Members of
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Salvador Quiroz (D)
John Yee (D)
December 8, 2013
Today’s Readings
First Reading — He shall bring justice for the afflicted; the
earth shall overflow with the knowledge of the LORD
(Isaiah 11:1-10).
Psalm — Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of
peace for ever (Psalm 72).
Second Reading — Glorify God by living in harmony with
one another, welcoming each other as Christ welcomed you
(Romans 15:4-9).
Gospel — Produce good fruit worthy of your baptism; repent, for the reign of God is near (Matthew 3:1-12).
Saints and Special Observances
Monday:
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed
Virgin Mary
Tuesday:
International Human Rights Day
Wednesday: St. Damasus I
Thursday:
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Friday:
St. Lucy
Saturday:
St. John of the Cross
Pictured on the Front:
Our Lady of Guadalupe Statue Raffle
Help our Confirmation program by buying a raffle ticket for
a garden statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Tickets are on
sale at the parish office or can be purchased after the 5:30
pm Life Teen Mass. The drawing is after the 7 pm Mass
on December 12th in the Parish Hall. All proceeds go to
help students in our confirmation program pay for registration and retreat fees. Tickets will also be for sale at the
Christmas Boutique.
Second Sunday of Advent
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Parish Community News
Annual Christmas Boutique
Sunday, December 8 from 8 am to 2 pm, Parish Hall * Children's Shopping Corner * * Santa Claus* Gift Baskets * Bake Sale * Silent Auction * Get your Christmas shopping done early! SPECIAL GUEST, FEED MY SHEEP!!! Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 8th, our annual Christmas
Boutique! Proceeds will benefit Youth Ministry programs
and Women’s Auxiliary projects. Everyone’s participation
is welcome and appreciated! Contact Barbara Bonsell,
967-0375.
Knights of Columbus Christmas Party— All are
invited to the Knights of Columbus Christmas Party! Dinner will include delicious prime rib, asparagus, baked potato, bread and dessert. December 14, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. in the Parish Hall. Please R.S.V.P. by December
11th. Tickets are $15.00 each and are available at: the parish
office or by calling Ed Barrier (805) 683-4534 or Dan Knauss
-Goleta Valley Optical: (805) 967-1012.
Calendar Highlights This Week
Sunday, December 8
Christmas Boutique, Parish Hall, 8 am
Monday, December 9
St. Vincent de Paul Meeting, Conference Rm, 2 pm
Wednesday, December 11
Adult Bible Study, PC A/B Rm, 10 am
Thursday, December 12
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass, Church, 7 pm
Sunday, December 8
Christmas Boutique, Parish Hall, 8 am
PC = Parish Center
Help Again Sisters, Brothers and Religious Order Priests— “Each year the need
to provide for our elderly members becomes
more pressing, and we are ever more grateful
for these providential funds,” writes a religious
sister about the financial assistance received
from the Retirement Fund for Religious. Your
donation helps provide necessities such as prescription medication and nursing care. Please
give to those who have given a lifetime.
NO GATHERING this Sunday on December 8th in lieu
of Parish Christmas Boutique. We hope to see everyone at
the Christmas Boutique in the parish hall!
Christmas is a Time for Generosity
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” -Acts 20:35
You Make a Difference— Your generous donations of
food at Thanksgiving helped 108 families in the area! It
also assisted 17 single mothers at the St. Vincent de Paul
Home. This was even more than last year. Thank you so
much!
Christmas Food &
Toy Drive—Our parish
will be accepting your donations of food and unwrapped toys after all the
Masses for the weekend of
Saturday Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15 in the Conference Room. You also may drop off your donation at the
parish office on December 16 & 17th or at the Conference
Room on:
▪ Wednesday, December 18, 8:30 am to 5 pm
▪ Thursday, December 19, 8:30 am to 6 pm
A Special Invitation
“The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus.”
-St. John Vianney
Fr. Frank Colborn will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of his Ordination on Wed., December 18 at the
12:05 Mass. All parishioners are cordially invited to
join him in the celebration at that Mass.
Do You Have Regrets from the Past?
Who doesn’t? That’s why the Lord has given us the Sacrament of Confession!
Advent is a GREAT
time to start over.
Even if you have
been away for years,
our Lord joyfully welcomes you HOME!
Our Advent Penitential
Service will be held
Monday, December 16, 7:00 pm in the church. Many
visiting and bilingual priests will be present. All are welcome and encouraged to come.
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Saint Raphael Church
Sociable Seniors
Please Pray
for the Sick
of Our
Parish
Alfonso Jimenez
Ana Maria
Buenrostro
Anjulie Purjayapha
Araceli Almaraz
Artie Piatt
Arturo Garcia
Bennie Esparza
Betty Blinde
Bill Buchanan
Bishop Thomas Curry
Bob Del Mese
Camille Moynihan
Carol Moffett
Catherine Morris
Charla Warren
Christian Franzen
Christine Campos
Clare Dudash
Cornelia Rojas
Daniel Zanolini
David Carrell
Dennis Tokumaru
Donald Berber
Donald Bigelow
Donna Saar
Douglas Christ
Earl Pugh
Eleanor Criswell
Elia Salazar
Erik Martinez
Faustino Morales
Faye Sigona
Fr. Frank Colborn
Fr. Tomas Ellis
Francie Williams
Fritz Cahill
Gary Devila
George Hopping
December 8, 2013
Gilbert Torres
Hal Rich
Hap Del Valle
Irene Dorado
Isabel Duran
James Wasil
Janice Santizo
Jean LaBlanc
Jim Bohlig
Joee Pattenaugh
John Vasellina, Sr.
Jose Cruz
Jose Nungaray
Juan Casillas
Judy Klinge
Karla Silva
Kathy Murphy
Kay Oberlander
Ken Kuethers
Kevin Sacco
Kristin Mahon
Krystin Reyes
Laura Lee
Laurie May
Len Ramirez, Sr.
Lorena OrtizSchnieder
Luis Fernandez
Ma. Angelica
Dominguez
Manuel Vega
Margaret Heiduk
Marjorie Purjayapha
Martha Jensen
Mary Hopping
Max Ritvo
Mrs. Charles Lundfelt
Ngan Ngo Ha
Nick Altomare
Pat Bohlig
Pat Schrader
Patricia Dana
Percy Rodriguez
Rachel Martin
Raquel Flores
Ravi Derenoncourt
Ray Rodman
Rebecca Fritz
Rene Ruiz
Richard Elwood
Robert Steven Engi
Roberto Hernandez
Rocio de la Peña
Ron Walsh
Rudy Gomez
Ruth Duwell
Salvador Aparcio, Sr.
Sandy Orion
Sean Jensen
Socorro Rivera
Tammy Di Sandro
Terri Hunter
Terry Pugh
Theresa Baran
Theresa Egan
Thomas White
Tina Peters
Tony Rodriguez
Vickie Blethen
Virginia Karr
Wayne Stout
Do you know of someone who is NO longer in need of being on this list? Wish to add immediate family? Contact
the Parish office: 967-5641.
Could God be Calling YOU to become a
Catholic Priest? Answer
that call in your heart! Call
Fr. John Love, our regional
vocation director at 9681078 to find out MORE!
The Sociable Seniors Christmas Party / Luncheon / Concert
will take place on Wed. Dec. 18. Mass will be said at Noon
followed by the Christmas Party right after Mass. PLEASE
bring an unwrapped toy to donate to children in our community. These toys will be distributed by St.. Vincent de
Paul members. During Christmas Week. See you at the Party Dec. 18.We will have a brief meeting to discuss future
trips. Payments in full are due now. Waivers will also be
available. Come and celebrate this HOLY Season with your
Senior Friends and hear the Treble Clef Singers entertain
you with some of your favorite Christmas Music.
The Senior Travelers
Your Tour Leaders, Joan Magenheimer (967-5444) and Max
and Eleanor Keller (967-8296) have been lining up some
fun, exciting and memorable trips and excursions.
Coming Up are the following trips including:
1. Mary Poppins Wed. Dec. 11. Bus will leave St. Raphael's at 11:15. Call Max Keller for more information,
967-8296.
2.
Palm Springs, full payment due now! Feb. 19-21, 2014.
Please call Joan if you're on the waitlist, 967-5444.
3.
Washington D.C. April 23-29, 2014. There are 15 people on this trip, with room for more. Price per person
$2,249.00 INCLUDING AIR. Detailed itineraries are
available. Call Joan 967-5444.
A New Year for God
New Year’s Eve Adoration
“Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
is half my life. The other half consists in loving Jesus and winning
souls for Him.”
-St. Mary Hermina Grivot
On New Year’s Eve, join your fellow parishioners in the
Church for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament as we welcome in the new year. Exposition will begin at 9 pm with
Solemn Benediction at midnight. Immediately following we
will pray the Rosary for peace in our nation, community,
family, and ourselves during 2014. It is not necessary to stay
the entire time.
Second Sunday of Advent
From the Principal’s Desk
Dear St. Raphael School Families and
Friends,
Welcome to the beautiful season
of Advent and the beginning of the
Church's liturgical year. The word Advent means
"coming." During Advent we recall the history of God's
people and reflect on how the prophecies and promises of
the Old Testament were fulfilled. This is the time, just like
during Lent, that we prepare for Jesus' coming. It is my
hope and prayer that this will be a time of reflective preparation for us all.
As we began Advent last week, we lit one candle
in the midst of all the darkness in our lives and in the
world. It symbolizes our longing, our desire, and our hope.
We want to be renewed in a sense that Jesus came to save
us from our sin and death. We want to experience His
coming to us now, in our everyday lives, to help us live
with meaning and purpose. Furthermore, we want to prepare for His coming to meet us at the end of our lives on
this earth.
Our annual school Christmas program is on
Thursday, December 19th at 6:00 pm in the church. You
will want to mark your calendars for this beautiful celebration.
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Saint Raphael Youth Ministry
Leading Teens
Closer to Christ
Upcoming Life Night Topics
December 8— Walking with Our Lady XLT
December 15—Mandatory Confirmation Mass, Life night
topic is Dating
December 22—Christmas PARTY, put on by Junior Core
December 29— No Life Night!
Life Nights for High School Teens grades 9-12 —
This group meets every Sunday evening, 7:15 pm to 9:00 pm
after the LIFE TEEN® Mass. It gives teens an environment
in which to explore their faith and nurture their relationship
with God. A typical session includes ice-breaker games, activities, discussions centered on the night's topic, and prayer.
For info., call John at the Youth Ministry Office, 964-3466
x1; email: [email protected].
Important Dates:
December 11: Staff Luncheon.
December 16: Jeans for Jesus.
December 19: Christmas Program at 6:00 pm in the
Church.
December 20: Christmas Vacation Begins at Noon.
January 6: School Resumes.
Our Kindergarten class visited
the tree lot today and picked
out their Christmas tree!
Legit Quote of the Week
“The truth is like a lion. You don't have to
defend it. Let it loose. It will defend itself.”
-St. Augustine
StRaphaelsLifeteen.com
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Saint Raphael Church
December 8, 2013
Parish Office and Catholic Community News
Parish Staff and Office Hours — The Parish Staff is
available to serve you during the following hours (with an
hour for lunch on M-F from 11:30am-12:30pm):
Monday to Thursday 8:30 am-7:30 pm
Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am-2:00 pm
After hours emergency pager: 897-6371.
Bulletin Submissions— All potential bulletin announcements must be submitted no later than Friday, at
Noon, nine days prior to the intended Sunday bulletin. We
need this early deadline due to the large size of the bulletin.
Parish organizations have priority. No phone in announcements please. We reserve the right to edit any announcements. You may email your submissions to
[email protected]
Please Note the Early Bulletin Deadlines:
For the December 22nd Bulletin— No later than
Wednesday, December 13th at Noon.
For the December 29th Bulletin— No later than
Wednesday, December 18th at Noon.
For the January 5th Bulletin— No later than Friday,
December 20th at Noon.
Protecting our Children
What is ‘relational bullying’?
Relational bullying is unwarranted, persistent, unwelcome behavior
in the form of criticism, isolation, or fabricated allegations that can
damage relationships. Examples include social exclusion (“You can’t
be with us”), spreading rumors (“Did you hear…?), and withholding
friendship (“I won’t be your friend if you…”). Though relational bullying can often seem ambiguous to outside observers and often garners less attention than physical bullying or verbal bullying, it should
not be discounted simply as normal, adolescent behavior. In fact,
several recent studies suggest relational bullying is more strongly
related to emotional distress and teen depression than any other form
of bullying. Make sure your child’s school does not tolerate such behavior among its students.
Do you know someone in an unplanned pregnancy? Have them call the local
Network Medical Center at 805967-9096. Free, confidential
help in all areas available immediately!
In Need of Help?
Call St. Vincent de Paul 683-8535.
Catholic Community News
Bishop Diego High School News— Shadow Days for
current 8th grade students, Wednesday, December 11.
For more information, call Lori Willis at 967-1266 ext. 118
or email [email protected]
Worldwide Marriage Encounter— Your love as husband and wife is a gift to one another as well as a gift from God. Attend
a Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekend to receive the tools needed to make the most of this precious
gift. Deepen your communication,
strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your
sacrament by attending the next
WWME weekend: in Ventura, Jan 17-19, 2014; for more
information contact Jeanine and Russ Walker 805-6484244 or go online at www.twocanlove.org We help make
good marriages better.
Donate Your Car & Help the Needy & Receive a
Tax Deduction of
$500!— It’s fast, it’s
easy and it requires
only one short phone
call or website visit.
Cars For Help, a notfor-profit organization, is using vehicle
donations to support Christian churches and parishes across
the USA in an effort to help people who are suffering
through difficult times. If you would like to donate a vehicles in any condition, receive a tax deduction and help your
church do its great mission work please visit
www.CarsForHelp.com or call directly to (630) 5959272. Together we can make a difference! With mention
of this bulletin, 50% of your vehicle donation proceeds will
go directly to St. Raphael Church!
Catholic Charities provides supplemental food all
year long to those in need. You can help by donating
non-perishable items that will provide “healthy staple
foods”: Canned peas, corn, string beans, canned mixed
vegetables, fruit cocktail, peaches, rice, dried pinto beans,
canned pinto beans, boxed macaroni and cheese, bran cereal, bran flake cereal, oatmeal, low-sugar juices i.e. apple,
cranberry etc., peanut butter (creamy), light tuna (in water), Top Ramen™, Cup O’ Noodles™, pasta, pasta sauce.
Segundo Domingo de Adviento
La Iglesia de San Rafael
Pagina Siete
Noticias de la Parroquia
Maravillas
La reacción normal frente a una sorpresa es asombro,
gratitud y deleite. Por definición, las sorpresas no suelen
anticiparse. Cuando ocurren, nos damos cuenta que no siempre
podemos adivinar o moldear el futuro. Por supuesto, hacemos
cuanto podemos; llevamos a cabo nuestras tareas diarias como
es nuestro deber. La gracia está ciertamente aquí en la esfera de
lo mundano y Dios está en
los detalles. Dios está también presente en las gratas
sorpresas.
Las lecturas de hoy
están repletas de
asombrosas novedades. Es
el clamor de la trompeta
de uno de esos
extraordinarios y únicos profetas anunciando la llegada del
Señor. Isaías revela asombrosas y sorprendentes imágenes de
la casi imposible reconciliación de los contrarios: el lobo y el
cordero, el puma y el cabrito, el niño y la serpiente. La visión
de Isaías muestra todas esas criaturas viviendo en armonía.
Esto es de nuevo el Edén; esto es el paraíso. Esto es la sorpresa
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y la promesa de Dios.
Los Santos y Otras Celebraciones
Lunes:
Martes:
Miércoles:
Jueves:
Viernes:
Sábado:
La Inmaculada Concepción de la Virgen
María
Día Internacional de Derechos Humanos
San Dámaso I
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Santa Lucía
San Juan de la Cruz
La Fiesta a Nuestra
Señora de Guadalupe
Los Guadalúpanos y la parroquia
de San Rafael, le hacen la cordial
invitación a celebrar la fiesta a
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe el
jueves 12 de diciembre. El día
dará principio con las mañanitas
con el Grupo Voces y Guitarras,
alas 5:30 am, Misa alas 6:15 am. En la tarde: mañanitas
con mariachis, alas 6:30 pm, Misa alas 7:00 pm. Después de misa todos están invitados al salón para la convivencia tendremos pan, chocolate y ponche. ¡Los Esperamos!
Víspera de Año Nuevo- Bendición y Exposición
del Santísimo—Por favor únase con nosotros para nuestro Exposición del
Santísimo anual en
la víspera del año
nuevo desde las 9pm
hasta la medianoche
en la iglesia. A la
medianoche (12am)
habrá una bendición e inmediatamente después tendremos
un rosario por la paz. Venga por las tres horas o por un rato
para darle gracias a nuestro Señor por las bendiciones del
año 2013.
Una Invitacion Especial
El Padre Frank Colborn celebra el anniversario 50 de su
ordinacion al sacerdocio el
miercoles 18 de diciembre
in el misa a las 12:05. Todos
son invitados a participar en
la misa.
Lecturas De Hoy
Primera lectura — Brotará un retoño del tronco de Jesé.
Juzgará a los pobres con justicia y herirá al violento con el
látigo de su boca (Isaías 11:1-10).
Salmo — Que en sus días florezca la justicia y la paz abunde
eternamente (Salmo 72 [71]).
Segunda lectura — Vivan en perfecta armonía unos con
otros. Por lo tanto, acójanse los unos a los otros como Cristo
los acogió a ustedes, tanto circuncidados como gentiles
(Romanos 15:4-9).
Evangelio — Juan Bautista predica, “Arrepiéntanse, porque
el reino de los cielos está cerca” (Mateo 3:1-12).
Servicio de Confesión— Ven y
ten un hermoso encuentro con la
Misericordia del Señor. El Servicio de Confesión de Adviento, se
llevara a cabo el Lunes 16 de
diciembre, a las 7.00 p.m. en
la Iglesia. Sacerdotes visitantes,
algunos biligues estarán presentes.
Todos son bienvenidos y alentados a venir.
¿Necesita Ayuda?
Recuerde llamar al 683-8535, San Vicente de Paul.