O come, let us adore him Venid, adoremos

December 21, 2014 | Fourth Sunday of Advent
O come, let us adore him
Venid, adoremos
Cover artwork by St. Norbert Children’s Center 300 East Taft Avenue • Orange, CA 92865 Telephone: (714) 637‐4360 • Fax: (714) 637‐4311 www.stnorbertchurch.org CLERGY
SCHEDULE OF MASSES
Rev. Patrick Rudolph, Pastor Rev. Agustín Escobar, Parochial Vicar Rev. John Duy Nguyen, Parochial Vicar Rev. Antonio Zapata, In Residence Deacon Dave Blake Deacon Joseph Esparza Deacon Juan Espinoza Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, 2 p.m. (Spanish), 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Spanish) Monday ‐ Friday: 6:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. (Spanish) Saturday: 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Sunday Vigil) Holy Days of Obligation: as announced MINISTRY CENTER STAFF
Irene Ahedo, Office Manager Margie Balch, Christian Service Joseph Ciccoianni, Principal, St. Norbert Catholic School Charlene Dumitru, Adult Faith Formation John Erhard, Music Ministry Carmen Estrada, Hispanic Ministry Janine Kilgore, Liturgical Ministries Kirsten King, Youth Faith Formation & Confirmation Maria Martínez, Business Manager Robin Mayes, School of Religious Education St. Norbert Parish is
CONFESSIONS
Saturday: 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. First Friday of each month: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. MINISTRY CENTER HOURS
Monday ‐ Friday: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
First Friday of each month beginning at 9 a.m. and concluding at 8 a.m. on Saturday with Benediction. BAPTISMS
Please call the Parish Office for information and to schedule Baptism Preparation. Programs are available in English or in Spanish. MARRIAGES
Please call the Parish Office for information. Six months advance notice is required. Marriage Preparation is available in English or in Spanish. A NOINTING OF THE S ICK ,
C OMMUNION FOR THE S ICK &
H OMEBOUND
Kindly call the Parish Office to make arrangements. FUNERALS
At the time of death, kindly call the Parish Office for assistance in making arrangements. a dynamic community of disciples of Jesus Christ striving
to continue His ministries of prayer, love and service.
ST. NORBERT CATHOLIC CHURCH | WWW.STNORBERTCHURCH.ORG
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Stewardship
Reflecting on God’s Word
Christmas Cantata – The Incarnation
Fourth Sunday of Advent
This Christmas Eve before midnight Mass at 11:15 p.m., the St. Norbert Choir will perform a Christmas Cantata ‐ The Incarnation by K. Lee Scott along with a variety of carols. All are invited to come and enter into the spirit of the feast and sing along with the choir, organ, and brass ensemble. In today’s first reading King David is settled in his cedar palace, no upcoming battles on the horizon, feeling quite content, glass of wine in hand, chatting with Nathan the prophet about how good life is, when he gets this inspiration: “God should have a house! Certainly more than that old tent we have been dragging around. And I will build it!” Nathan approves. But that night, God weighs in: “Tell David, ‘Thanks, but no thanks. I like the tent.’ ” We don’t know why God said no to David. But it seems that God wanted to make clear not only who was building God’s dwelling place but also who really was in charge of everything. God was the kingdom builder and God chose to work with very simple material, like a tent. But this was nothing compared to God’s decision a millennium later, on the day when the angel Gabriel was sent to a town of Galilee called Nazareth. God’s plan from the beginning was to take up residence among us closer than any building could be, whether it was as magnificent as Solomon’s temple or as humble as the simplest parish church. What God intended was to dwell with us as one of us, taking on human flesh and blood. And in the fullness of time God came asking if one of us would be willing. We don’t know how long it took for Mary to answer. We only remember the important thing: she said yes. —James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R. Copyright © 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Been Away for a While or Need a Renewal??
Catholics who have been away from fully practicing their faith, those who have questions, or those who would simply like to “jump start” their Catholic experience in the New Year, are invited to come on Tuesday evening, January 6, for a discussion on Being Catholic Today. The opportunity for questions about the faith or Catholic practice will be available, and together we will decide if there are some topics we would like to continue to discuss in more detail over the next few weeks. We will meet in the Ministry Center Library at 7:30 p.m. All adults welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Charlene at (714) 637‐4360 x114. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Buy Your Christmas Tree…
Benefit St. Norbert
If you plan to buy a fresh Christmas tree, please consider shopping at the tree lot next to Sears, at the Village of Orange. Just let the cashier know that you are from St. Norbert and the owner will donate 10% of the price of the tree to our parish. The lot is located in the parking lot of “The Village of Orange” next Sears at 2100 N. Tustin Street. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Parish Directories
They should be here now! Parish Directories were scheduled to be delivered last Friday. This bulletin was due at the printer before that day, so please listen carefully to the announcements for confirmation of delivery. Families and individuals who were photographed for the directory should pick up their Parish Directory at the Ministry Center office. We regret that we do not have extra copies for families who were not photographed for the directory. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Calendars
Thanks to the generosity of the office of Orange County Catholic Cemeteries, complimentary 2015 calendars will be available next weekend. These calendars provide information about the dates of the liturgical year, saints feasts, and holy days of obligation. The calendars are available in English and Spanish. The supply is limited, so we respectfully request that you take only one calendar per family. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Christian Service Food Distribution
To all of our faithful volunteers: We will NOT have Christian Service Food Distribution the Saturday after Christmas, December 27, and the Saturday after New Year’s, January 3. We will resume weekly food distribution on Saturday, January 10. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Weekly Parish Offering
Thank you for your continuing support of St. Norbert Parish. For the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, our parish budget calls for $27,900 to be donated weekly at the Sunday collection. The collection for Sunday, December 14, will be reported next weekend. These collections are not only for operating expenses each week, but also for any ongoing repair work, upgrades, etc. to our parish facility. Your regular donations are needed for the good of St. Norbert Parish and the spread of the Gospel. 3
DECEMBER 21, 2014 | FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Parish Life
Help Decorate our
Church for Christmas
This year we again invite St. Norbert parishioners to help decorate our church for Christmas by donating red or white poinsettia plants. Poinsettias may be dropped off at the Ministry Center beginning Sunday, December 21, through Tuesday, December 23. Christmas Tamale Orders
If you ordered tamales for Christmas, please be sure to pick up your pre‐paid orders picked after Mass this Sunday, December 21. Thank you for your support of this Hispanic Ministry fundraiser. ¡Feliz Navidad! ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Prayer & Meditation with
Scripture
Help deck the hall … and
the church!
Lend a hand on Tuesday, December 23, as we prepare the church (at 9 a.m.) and the Family & Youth Center Gym (at 3 p.m.) for the Christmas liturgies. On Wednesday morning, we’ll get together again at 9 a.m. to add the finishing touches—poinsettias and the crèche. The Altar Care and Art and Environment ministries thank you in advance for being generous with your time during this busy season! Please call Joan Doyle at (714) 282‐1082 if you have any questions. _______________________________________________________________________ Show Your St. Norbert Hospitality this
Christmas!
As we begin our Christmas season, it’s a perfect time for us to show visitors and guests how welcoming we are as a Catholic community. Please keep in mind some of the following suggestions as you celebrate with your family, relatives from other cities, or friends. All are welcome and we hope everyone enjoys the hospitality of our St. Norbert family! Remember:  Scoot to the middle of the pew to allow late comers to sit perhaps on the end where you were. We can’t save seats when we have full Masses and we want to welcome everyone who joins us.  Christmas Eve Masses are very full and traffic is part of that picture. Drive with extra caution and be alert for young children stepping out between cars.  Try to get to Mass just a little earlier than normal to avoid being late and have enough time to enjoy the peace of the season.  Lock your car and don't leave any valuables inside, especially if visible.  During Mass, take that one extra moment to wish someone a “welcome” or “Merry Christmas” to brighten their Christmas season. We are a proud and happy parish – please show everyone you meet that we are truly a family of faith! Make it a very Merry Christmas for all. Our prayer group will NOT meet on December 23 and 30, but we welcome you to join us on Tuesday evening, January 6, when our weekly meetings resume in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at 7:30 p.m. This weekly hour of prayer time utilizes varying prayer forms each week, including Lectio Divina, centering prayer, prayer of remembrance, Taizé prayer and Ignatian meditation. It is a time to meet with others in quiet and peace away from the busyness and noise of the world. ¡Felicidades!
Congratulations!
Duane & Mary Jorth
Married 60 years on December 26, 2014
Holiday Office Hours
The parish office will be open limited hours this week and next to allow our parish staff time to celebrate with their families. We wish you and your family good will and blessings. Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24: The Ministry Center Office will close at 12 noon. Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25: The Ministry Center Office will be closed. Friday, December 26: The Ministry Center Office will be closed.  New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31: The Ministry Center Office will close at 12 noon. New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1: The Ministry Center Office will be closed. Friday, January 2: The Ministry Center Office will be closed. ST. NORBERT CATHOLIC CHURCH | WWW.STNORBERTCHURCH.ORG
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Youth & Teen Ministries
Youth Ministry & Confirmation
School of Religious Education
The Pre‐K and Kindergarten classes will sing at the 9 a.m. Mass this Sunday. Thank you to Penny Kim, Regina Cuozo, Kathy Poulson and Julie Stremick for the wonderful job they do instructing our little ones and preparing them in song and worship. _______________________________________________________________________ Serving Junior High through College‐Age Young Adults Confirmation 1 & 2
Confirmation Program events will resume after the New Year! Happy Advent, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ________________________________________________________________________ SRE Christmas Break
The School of Religious Education, Grades Pre‐K through 6, will be on Christmas Break starting December 22, until we return with classes the week of January 11, 2015. Parents, you were given the children’s Gospel Weeklies that they will miss during the break. Please review these Weeklies with your children, especially those who will be receiving their Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion this year. Please use this opportunity to practice the children’s prayers with them.
The SRE Office will be closed December 22, through Sunday, January 4. We will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2015. We wish you all a very Happy and Blessed New Year! _______________________________________________________________________ Thank you, Catechists
On this Fourth Sunday of Advent, and in sweet anticipation of the coming of our Lord Jesus, I wish to thank all the SRE Catechists who are giving of their time and talents to guide your children in their faith formation journey. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas as we celebrate the greatest gift of all Jesus our Savior. _______________________________________________________________________ Catechist Needed
We are in need of another Catechist to teach the Grade 4, 5, 6 combination Venture class on Tuesdays from 4 to 5 p.m., beginning January 13. Please contact Robin Mayes at (714) 998‐
1070 if you can fill this need. Vision Leadership Team
Vision Team Ugly Christmas Sweater Christmas Party: Monday, December 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Youth Ministry Room. Bring potluck appetizers; desserts will be provided. White Elephant gift (max. $10) optional for gift exchange. ________________________________________________________________________ Junior High Ministry
Junior High classes are on break until January. ________________________________________________________________________ Young Adult Ministry
Young Adult Ministry events will resume after the New Year. ________________________________________________________________________ Service Opportunities
We still have opportunities for teens to serve in our community this month! All teen volunteers must sign‐up in advance with Helen via e‐mail at [email protected]  Help Decorate our Church: Tuesday, December 23, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. We need helping hands to set up the Christmas trees, prep the pews for Masses for Christmas and string the lights. Strong boys are needed!  Help Set up the Family & Youth Center for Mass: Tuesday, December 23, from 3 to 5 p.m.  Christian Service: There will be no Christian Service food Distribution the next two Saturdays, December 27 and January 3. Food Distribution will resume on Saturday, January 10, from 8 to 11 a.m. OR 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join us to help our Christian Service Ministry serve our community. St. Norbert Catholic School
Christmas Wishes from our
Parish School
…the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. ~ Luke 1:35 Let us welcome Christ with faith reborn! A blessed Christmas to you from the faculty, staff, students and families of St. Norbert Catholic School. _______________________________________________________________________ Attention St. Norbert Catholic
School Alumni
Mark your calendars! We’ll celebrate our 8th annual Alumni Mass on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 9 a.m. Please spread the word among your classmates—
we’d love to fill the church with our parish school alumni! If you’d like to help plan this event or take part in other ways (lector, cantor, gift bearer, usher, altar serve, greeter, etc.) please contact Patty Bornhop in the school office at (714) 637‐6822 x204 or [email protected] 5
DECEMBER 21, 2014 | FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Faith Formation & Enrichment
R.C.I.A.
Wondering Why
RCIA will not meet on December 25 or January 1. We will resume sessions on Thursday, January 8 to discuss the Epiphany. Parishioners who are interested in any of the RCIA presentations or in sharing your faith with the RCIA community are always invited to join us for any session.
Two of the most familiar Catholic prayers that honor the Blessed Virgin Mary are found in the Gospel of Luke. When the Angel Gabriel appears to Mary to ask her if she will be the mother of the messiah, he addresses her with these words, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” (Lk 1:28). The second stanza of the prayer “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb” (Lk 1:42) are the words that Mary’s cousin Elizabeth speaks when she hears the voice of Mary, and her own unborn child leaps for joy in recognition of the presence of the unborn savior. To these scriptural quotations, we add our own petition “Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us now and at the hour of our death.” The title “Mother of God” (Theotokos – “God bearer”) was conferred upon Mary at the Council of Ephesus in the 4th century in response to a heresy that claimed that Jesus was not always divine. By stating dogmatically that Mary gave birth to one person, Jesus, who had both Divine and human nature, the Church reaffirmed the Divinity of Christ. The statement does not mean that Mary pre‐existed God, or was the mother of the Trinity; but that the Child she bore, Jesus, is indeed fully God, as well as being fully human. Just as it is always appropriate for Christians to pray for one another, we ask Mary, the first and most perfect disciple, who lives eternally with God, to pray for us in the present moment and at the time of our transition to eternal life. Anyone interested in beginning the process of becoming Catholic, or with questions about Catholic belief, is invited to come any Thursday at 7:30 p.m. to our Inquiry sessions. Inquiry is an open‐
ended small group discussion format designed to respond to questions or to begin a person’s faith journey toward Catholic sacraments. Topics are determined by the interests expressed in the group. _______________________________________________________________________ Bible Study
A new Bible Study on the Gospel of Mark will begin on Wednesday, January 7. This year’s liturgical cycle uses Mark’s Gospel, and this class will help to make the individual Sunday readings more meaningful. Both beginners to Bible Study and those with more experience are welcome. The series will consist of six sessions on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9 p.m. We meet in the Ministry Center Library. Participants should bring their own Bible, and read Chapters 1 and 2 prior to the first meeting. As you read the opening chapters of Mark’s Gospels, notice what differences it has from the opening chapters of Matthew, Luke or John. From these opening chapters what do you think was Mark’s primary purpose in writing the Gospel? _______________________________________________________________________ Adult Confirmation
Baptized and practicing Catholics, 19 years and older who have not yet been confirmed, are invited to consider preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Preparation classes will be on Tuesday evenings beginning February 24, 2015, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Ministry Center Library. Confirmation Candidates must have received their First Communion. Candidates who are married, must have celebrated their wedding in the Catholic Church. Anyone wishing to prepare for Confirmation must pre‐register before February 21, by calling Charlene at 637‐4360 x114. Each Confirmation Candidate will need a Catholic sponsor, who is confirmed and in good standing with the Church, and who is willing to participate in the weekly preparation sessions with the candidate. Confirmation will be celebrated on the Vigil of Pentecost, May 23, 2015. The other great Marian prayer, the Magnificat is found in Luke 1:46‐55, and is Mary’s response to Elizabeth’s greeting. In this beautiful and poetic piece, Mary echoes the words of Hannah in the First Book of Samuel who also praised God for giving her a child. Mary acknowledges her humility before God, and that God is indeed holy and has done great things for her. She reflects on God’s mercy and the Divine imperative to care for the poor and oppressed as part of the covenant established for God’s people since the time of Abraham. As we end the Advent season and approach Christmas let us take time to help the less fortunate, to reflect on the presence of God in our own lives, and in gratitude thank God for all the great things he has done for each of us. LA IGLESIA CATÓLICA DE SAN NORBERTO | WWW.STNORBERTCHURCH.ORG
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Ministerio Hispano
Reflexionemos sobre la
Palabra de Dios
Cuarto Domingo de Adviento En la primera lectura de hoy el rey David estaba establecido en su casa de cedro, sin que se divisara ninguna batalla, sintiéndose bien contento, con un vaso de vino en su mano y conversando con el profeta Natán acerca de lo buena que era la vida, y entonces le viene esta inspiración: “¡Dios debe tener una casa! Ciertamente algo mejor que esa tienda vieja que hemos venido arrastrando por todo lugar. ¡Y yo se la voy a construir!” Natán lo aprueba. Pero esa noche Dios interviene: “Dile a David que gracias de todas maneras, pero no acepto. Me gusta mi tienda de pieles”. No sabemos por qué Dios le dijo que no a David. Pero parece ser que Dios quería dejar bien claro no sólo quién construía la casa de Dios, sino también quién estaba a cargo de todo. Dios era quien construía el reino y escogió trabajar con materiales sencillos, como una tienda. Pero esto no era nada comparado con la decisión de Dios un milenio después, el día en que el ángel Gabriel fue enviado a una ciudad de Galilea llamada Nazaret. El plan de Dios desde los meros comienzos fue establecerse entre nosotros, más cerca que cualquier edificio, ya fuese tan portentoso como el templo de Salomón o tan humilde como el edificio de una simple parroquia. Lo que Dios tenía previsto era habitar entre nosotros como uno de nosotros, asumir nuestra humanidad de carne y sangre. Y al llegar la plenitud de los tiempos Dios vino y le preguntó a uno de nosotros si consentía. No sabemos cuánto tiempo se tomó María para dar su respuesta. Sólo recordamos lo más importante: ella dijo que sí. —James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R. Derechos de autor © 2014, World Library Publications. Todos los derechos reservados. Directorio Parroquial
¡Ya deben haber llegado! Los directorios parroquiales fueron programados para ser entregados el viernes pasado. Este boletín se envió a la imprenta antes de ese día, por favor escuchen con atención los anuncios para la confirmación de la entrega. Las familias y personas que fueron fotografiadas para el directorio deben recoger su Directorio Parroquial en las oficinas del Centro de Ministerios. Lamentablemente no tenemos copias adicionales para las familias que no se fotografiaron para el directorio. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Servicios a la Comunidad
Bautizos Los bautizos se celebran el primer sábado de cada mes a las 10 a.m. Las clases de preparación para los padres se llevan a cabo los últimos dos viernes de cada mes. Quinceañeras El tercer sábado de cada dos meses, a las 12 del mediodía. Bodas Comunitarias Dos veces al año, en los meses de febrero y de julio. Educación Religiosa Todos los sábados en dos turnos, iniciando a las 9:30 a.m. y terminando a la 1:15 p.m. Preparación Matrimonial por Decanatos Dos veces al año, en los meses de marzo y de octubre. Grupo de Oración Se reúnen todos los jueves a las 7 p.m. en el salón del Centro de Ministerios. Jóvenes Para Cristo Se reúnen todos los viernes a las 7 p.m. en el salón del Centro de Ministerios. Adolescentes Latinos Se reúnen todos los viernes a las 7 p.m. en el salón del ministerio de jóvenes. Guadalupanos Se reúnen el primer viernes de mes a las 8:30 p.m. en la iglesia para rezar el santo rosario frente al Santísimo. Visitas a Enfermos Las personas que tengan familiares enfermos que no puedan venir a misa y deseen recibir la comunión, favor de llamar al (714) 637‐4360 x105 o 106 para dar su información. R.I.C.A. Todas las personas que por cualquier circunstancia todavía no han completado sus sacramentos, tienen la oportunidad de unirse al ministerio del Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos, todos los viernes de las 6:30 p.m. a las 9 p.m.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________ ¡Residentes de California Elegibles Pueden Solicitar
Licencia de Conducir Original Bajo la Ley AB-60!
Los solicitantes bajo la AB‐60 ya pueden hacer una cita en línea en www.dmv.ca.gov, por medio de la aplicación “DMV NOW” o por teléfono al (800) 777‐0133, para visitar el DMV comenzando el 2 de enero del 2015 cuando la nueva ley será implementada. Por favor note: Esta cita deberá hacerse como “Licencia de Conducir Original”. Para más información, visite: lifejusticepeace.org _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ofrenda Semanal Parroquial
Agradecemos su apoyo continuo a San Norberto para el año fiscal de julio 1, 2014 a junio 30, 2015. Sus donaciones dominicales aportan al presupuesto que nuestra parroquia necesita para cubrir los gastos de cada semana, el cual es de $27,900. La colecta del domingo pasado 14 de diciembre, se publicará el próximo fin de semana. Se necesita de su donación semanal para el bienestar de nuestra parroquia y para la promoción del Evangelio. 7
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Ministerio Hispano
Misa de Sanación
Bodas Comunitarias
El martes 30 de diciembre a las 7 p.m. tendremos Misa de Sanación en español, celebrada por el Padre Efraín Flores, guía espiritual de la Renovación Carismática de la Diócesis de Orange. Para más información pueden comunicarse con el Señor Rafael Razo al (714) 357‐2972. ¿Están pensando bendecir su matrimonio después de varios años de vivir juntos como pareja? _______________________________________________________________________ Formación en la Fe
Se recuerda nuevamente a los padres que no tendremos clases el sábado 27 de diciembre. Regresaremos a clases nuevamente el sábado 10 de enero, 2015 en el horario regular. Deseamos a cada familia que el niño Jesús, nazca en un rinconcito de cada corazón, para que sea Él, el que nos acompañe en esta jornada de vida, y que los padres de familia sean los guías visibles de sus hijos para que también ellos crezcan en tamaño y sabiduría. Feliz Navidad y muchas bendiciones en el Año Nuevo. El equipo de Preparación Matrimonial les hace una cordial invitación para ofrecerle a su familia este hermoso regalo que es el Sacramento del Matrimonio que se llevará a cabo el próximo año 2015. El equipo de parejas ya está inscribiendo a las parejas interesadas para dar inicio a la preparación de esta celebración. Si desean más información, favor de comunicarse con Juan Diego Noreña al (714) 932‐6350 o con Arnulfo Francis Soto al (714) 474‐3026. Parish Calendar
_______________________________________________________________________ Primera Comunión
Padres de familia cuyos niños harán su Primera Comunión en mayo 2015: December 21, 2014 ~ December 27, 2014
Sunday, December 21 Pick up Tamale Orders 9:00 a.m. Children’s Liturgy of the Word 3:00 p.m. Grupo de la Divina Misericordia Favor de tomar nota: el sábado 24 de enero 2015, tendremos el retiro anual con padres de familia y sus niños. Dará inicio a las 9:30 a.m. hasta las 2:30 p.m., recuerden que únicamente pueden participar los niños que están en el programa porque no contamos con personas que nos ayuden a cuidar a otros niños, recuerden hacer arreglos para dejar en casa a sus otros niños. Monday, December 22 9:30 a.m. Divine Mercy Prayer Group 6:00 p.m. YM Vision Leadership Team Christmas Social 7:00 p.m. Estudio Bíblico para Grupo de Oración ¿Tiene niños en otros salones? Este día por motivo de ser semana de las escuelas Católicas, no tendremos clases, por eso es importante anoten esta fecha en sus calendarios. Favor de comunicarse con Carmen o Shyntia al (714) 637‐4360 x105 o 106, para cualquier pregunta sobre sus niños. Tuesday, December 23 9:00 a.m. Church Decorating 3:00 p.m. FYC Decorating 7:00 p.m. RICA _______________________________________________________________________ Certificación Básica en el Mes de Enero
Cambio de Fechas - Inicio de Módulos
Certificación Básica 2015 ha cambiado las fechas, el día NO cambia, continuarán siendo el día sábado, dando inicio en el mes de junio. Debido al crecimiento de los ministerios aquí en la Iglesia de San Norberto es un poco difícil tener el mismo salón el mismo día y a la misma hora, gracias a que cada uno de ustedes está trabajando en su ministerio con mucho compromiso, es que la comunidad está fortaleciéndose. En los boletines del mes de abril 2015 estaremos anunciando las fechas, así como en las reuniones de Comité y en el boletín. Si alguna pregunta favor de comunicarse con Shyntia o Carmen a las oficinas del Centro de Ministerios, (714) 637‐4360 x105 o 106. Wednesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Ministry Center Office Closed at 12 noon 9:00 a.m. Church Decorating Thursday, December 25 Christmas Day Ministry Center Office Closed Friday, December 26 Ministry Center Office Closed Saturday, December 27 No Christian Service Food Distribution 3:30 p.m. Confessions ST. NORBERT CATHOLIC CHURCH | WWW.STNORBERTCHURCH.ORG
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Community Life & Groups
Only a few openings left! Pray for the sick . . .
Pilgrimage Opportunity
Anthony Azzopardi Patrick Azzopardi Mike Banko Vicente Rosiles Beltran Betty Bick Rosalie Bray Wanda Burke Vincent Caine Giovanni Camponovo Beverly Cerchio Fr. Agustín Escobar Louise Garcia Harold Gore Pat Hultin Registration closes January 5 Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, just returned from a trip to Turkey where he visited many of the places where this pilgrimage will take us. Registration period will end in 3 more weeks. Right now, we have 8 open spots for those who would like to travel with us. For those concerned about political issues in the Middle East, please know that we are not traveling to the regions near the borders of Syria or Iraq where there is unrest. Msgr. John Urell, pastor of St. Timothy, and Charlene Dumitru, Director of Adult Faith Formation at St. Norbert, will co‐direct a pilgrimage to significant locations mentioned in the writings of St. Paul, the Book of Revelation and early church history located in Turkey. We will travel from April 8 to April 22, but registrations are being taken now. As the number of pilgrims will be limited, please register for your place as soon as possible. For more information or to receive a brochure and registration form, you may contact Charlene at (714) 637‐4360 x114, or by e‐mail at [email protected] . . . and for those who have died.
Carol Monnig ________________________________________________________________________ Mass Intentions
_______________________________________________________________________ December Christian
Service
Food Collection
This month we’re collecting boxes of macaroni and cheese. Kindly leave your donations in the Ministry Center any time during the month. Thank you for your continued assistance in helping us feed those who are hungry. _______________________________________________________________________ Religious Education Congress 2015
The Religious Education Congress books have arrived. The congress will be held from Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15, 2015. The theme this year is SEE…VER! Don’t delay in signing up so you can get your first choices. You will have a terrific time—it’s lively, fun, with a great number of workshops, and wonderful liturgical celebrations. Feel free to check the website: www.RECongress.org to register online, or stop by the Ministry Center to pick up a registration guidebook. _______________________________________________________________________ St. Norbert Mothers Group
Come connect with other Catholic moms! We are a diverse group of women gathering together for mutual support, fellowship, service and love. We welcome you to join in our upcoming events and become a part of this great group of moms. Contact Barbara Brule at (714) 287‐9780 or [email protected] for more information. Pam Kachin Kevin Le Brenda Oswald Beverly Parr Ron Pohl Manuel Rojas Quintanar Tanya Saeger Aurora Sánchez Mary Lou Robillard Ron Robillard Rich Stuetzel Sheila Urtrup Ricardo Valenzuela A. Widner Saturday, December 20, 2014 5:00 p.m. + Christina Cruz Sunday, December 21, 2014 7:30 a.m. + Nancy Mekolailyzk 9:00 a.m. + George James Ebell 10:30 a.m. + Gil Hurtado 12:00 p.m. + Pedro Motonishi 2:00 p.m. St. Norbert Parishioners 5:30 p.m. + David Vance Henry 7:00 p.m. + María Luisa Cortes Monday, December 22, 2014 6:15 a.m. + Bishop Cirilo Flores 8:30 a.m. + Gregorio Baguio Tuesday, December 23, 2014 6:15 a.m. + Sister Agnes Raday 8:30 a.m. + Tony Julik Wednesday, December 24, 2014 8:30 a.m. + Geri Krencik 4:00 p.m. Fr. John Nguyen’s Family (Church) 4:00 p.m. + Bud Sprinkles (FYC) 6:00 p.m. + Bishop Cirilo Flores 8:00 p.m. + Ma. Angelica Monsalve Thursday, December 25, 2014 12:00 a.m. + Phil & Pauline Rudolph 7:30 a.m. Fr. Will Goldin’s Family 9:00 a.m. + Fr. John Nguyen’s Grandparents 10:30 a.m. Fr. Will Goldin’s Family 12:00 p.m. Fr. John Nguyen’s Priesthood Ministry 2:00 p.m. + Teresa Zapata Friday, December 26, 2014 8:30 a.m. + Rosario Vera Saturday, December 27, 2014 8:30 a.m. + Estrella Baguio 9
DECEMBER 21, 2014 | FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Our Parish & Beyond
Eligible California Residents Can Now
Apply for Original Driver’s License under
the AB-60 Law!
AB 60 applicants can now make an appointment online at www.dmv.ca.gov, on the “DMV NOW” App or by phone at 1‐800‐
777‐0133, to visit a DMV office beginning January 2, 2015, when the new law is implemented. Please note: This appointment should be made as an “Original Driver License.” For more information, visit: www.lifejusticepeace.org _______________________________________________________________________ New RCBO Mobile App
The Diocese of Orange is pleased to announce a new mobile application available for the iPhone and any Android phone. The application is now available for download from the iTunes App store or GooglePlay under the name Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange. This new application offers information on upcoming events, prayer and reflection resources, diocesan news in real time, an interactive prayer wall, and many other functions. Many other ministries and services will soon be added to the application. Please download the app and share it with your family and friends. It is our prayerful hope that this new mobile resource will support your journey of faith, no matter where you happen to be. _______________________________________________________________________ Why Cursillo?
Living our Catholic faith is not something we just do on Sundays. In Matthew 28.19‐20, Jesus said, “Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all commands I have given you.” For those of us who work and live amid co‐workers, bosses and even neighbors who don’t share our Catholic view of life, the road can seem an uphill battle. How do we even hope to accomplish this task if we do not have an active prayer life or if we don’t make time for learning more about our faith? Marriage Encounter
We have very a very special Marriage Encounter weekend coming up in February for Valentine’s weekend. The dates will be February 13‐15, 2015. The weekend will put that spark and romance back in your marriage that may have gone out. This would be a wonderful way to spend your Valentine’s weekend together. For more information, please call Jim and Cheryl at (949) 551‐9156 or John and Maggie at (714) 873‐5136. You may also sign‐up at our website at ocwwme.org if you prefer. ________________________________________________________________________ Faustina:
Messenger of Divine Mercy
Faustina: Messenger of Divine Mercy, the moving, live production performed by actress Maria Vargo and directed by Leonardo Defilippis of Saint Luke Productions, will be presented at Freed Theatre at Christ Cathedral Cultural Center in Garden Grove on Friday, January 23 at 7 p.m., Saturday, January 24 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, January 25 at 12 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Diocese of Orange. Experience firsthand the life and message of Saint Faustina whose personal encounters with Jesus have inspired a world‐wide devotion to Christ’s Divine Mercy. This drama also brings audiences a riveting modern story that makes Divine Mercy remarkably relevant and urgent for our world today. The program is filled with all the elements of professional theater, runs 90 minutes, and is suitable for ages 13 and up. Admission is $15. There will be a reception 30 minutes before each performance. For tickets and additional information, contact the Diocese of Orange at (714) 282‐3045 or visit www.christcathedralcalifornia.org Watch the trailer and learn more at www.DivineMercyDrama.com New Hope Crisis Counseling Center
Telephone Hotline & Online Counseling
Cursillo is the answer. Cursillo is an international movement in the Catholic Church. It has given thousands of Catholics a new attitude toward the daily challenges of this life. In three intense weekend days you will get the vision and direction you need to refocus your life and transform your environment for Christ. Given today’s fast‐
paced world with its demands and temptations, the idea of Cursillo makes sense as a powerful counter balance to become more firmly rooted in Christ. Cursillo weekends are conducted in Riverside at the Divine Word Retreat Center. The next Cursillo will begin on January 8, 2015 for men, and on January 15, 2015 for women. Learn more about Cursillo by visiting www.OCCURSILLO.org To get an application or more information on Cursillo, contact Ron Accornero, Cursillo Parish Rep, at (714) 396‐7295. A faith‐based response—24 Hours a day/ 7 Days a Week Trained crisis workers provide peer counseling to people who are struggling to cope with day‐to‐day life. (714) New Hope (Hotline) / www.newhopenow.org (Online) Our services are free and open to all. We are seeking volunteers to attend an intensive training program to learn the “active listening” model of peer counseling. For further information, contact Dr. Louise Dunn, New Hope Director at (714) 620‐8810 or [email protected] Christmas Season
at St. Norbert Parish
Christmas Mass
Schedule
Eve
Christmas
Wednesday, December 24 4 p.m. (Church): Contemporary Ensemble, English 4 p.m. (FYC Gym): Veritas Quartet, English 6 p.m. (Church): Contemporary Band, English 8 p.m. (Church): Coros de Dominical, Jóvenes Para Cristo y Niños, Spanish 12 midnight (Church): St. Norbert Choir & Veritas Quartet with Organ & Brass Ensemble Christmas Cantata begins at 11:15 p.m., English Parish Office closes at 12 noon on December 24 & 31. Offices will be closed on December 25 & 26, and January 1 & 2.
Day
Christmas
Thursday, December 25 7:30 a.m.: Cantor & Accompanist, English 9 a.m.: Veritas Quartet, English 10:30 a.m.: St. Norbert Choir & Veritas Quartet with Organ & Brass Ensemble, English 12 p.m.: Veritas Quartet, English 2 p.m.: Coros de Dominical, Jóvenes Para Cristo y Niños, Spanish No Mass at 5:30 p.m. or 7 p.m.
Christmas Week Daily Mass
Friday, December 26 Monday, December 29 ‐ Wednesday, December 31 Mass at 8:30 a.m. No Mass at 6:15 a.m.
Misa de Sanación
Martes 30 de diciembre Misa en español a las 7 p.m. New Year’s
Eve
Wednesday, December 31 Masses at 8:30 a.m., English & 7 p.m., Spanish New Year’s
Day
Thursday, January 1 Octave Day of Christmas: Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God Mass in English at 8:30 a.m. The Epiphany of the Lord
Saturday, January 3 & Sunday, January 4 Regular Sunday Mass Schedule