Bubba Sweets - Saint Bonaventure Catholic Parish

SAINT BONAVENTURE
CATHOLIC PARISH
The one
who is
coming
after me is
mightier
than I.
Second Sunday of Advent
December 8, 2013
Second Sunday of Advent
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PASTOR’S CORNER
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Here we are at the Second Sunday of Advent. St. John the Baptist is
at the center of today’s Gospel (Matthew 3:1-12). He calls the people
to: “Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand!” Many people do so by
acknowledging their sins during a baptism with water. But St. John the
Baptist tells people that a mightier one is coming who will baptize with
the Holy Spirit and fire.
This is how we were baptized. Yes, water was poured on us or we were
immersed in water. But remember that the Holy Spirit was called upon
that water of Baptism when it was blessed: “Lord, send your Holy Spirit
upon the water of this font; may all who are buried with him in the death
of baptism, rise also with him to newness of life.” Then with this Spiritfilled water we are baptized: “In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.”
What a wonderful gift we were given when we were baptized: the gift of
newness of life, the gift of eternal life. But now I return to the words of St.
John the Baptist, “Produce good fruit as evidence of your repentance.” In
other words, we have been baptized in the Lord who is Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit. As the Baptized, what good fruit are we producing in our daily
lives? What is the good we are doing? Do our daily actions acknowledge
our love of God and neighbor? Are we preparing for the Lord’s Coming
by leading Christ-like lives?
May the blessing of St. Paul to the Romans encourage us: “May the God
of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with
one another, in keeping with Christ Jesus, that with one accord you may
with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
(Romans 15:4-9)
RETIREMENT FUND for RELIGIOUS and PRIESTS
December 7-8
Now in its 26th year, this annual national collection
benefits over 34,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers
and religious order priests. In the past, men and
women religious served for small stipends that did
not include retirement benefits. Their sacrifices now
leave their religious communities without adequate
savings for retirement. Proceeds are distributed to
eligible communities to help underwrite retirement
and health-care expenses. Since the collection
began, Catholics have contributed $698 million. Over
93 percent of donations directly support senior religious and their communities.
Solemnity of
THE IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION
Observance transferred to
Monday, December 9
Masses
6:30 and 8:30 a.m. English
12:10 p.m. English
6:30 p.m. Vietnamese
8:00 p.m. Spanish
Though the Immaculate Conception
is not a holy day of obligation this
year, it is a holy day. The Faithful are
encouraged to attend Mass.
F
ather,
the image of the Virgin is found
in your Church.
Mary had a faith that your Spirit
prepared and a love that never
knew sin,
for you kept her sinless
from the first moment of her
conception.
Trace in our actions the lines of her
love,
in our hearts her readiness of faith.
Prepare once again a world for
your Son who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
forever and ever.
—From Catholic Household
Blessings and Prayers
December 8, 2013
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FAMILY FELLOWSHIP
MINISTRY
Volunteer Sign-up December 8
After Sunday Morning Masses in the Parish Hall
Join us
Sunday, December 8
At the 9:00 a.m. Mass
Followed by a
Christmas Gathering
In the Duffy Center and
Pavilion Area
Self-Help Interfaith Program (S.H.I.P.) shelter program will arrive at St. Bonaventure
Saturday morning, December 28 and depart Saturday morning January 18. For
the three weeks that we will be hosting the program we will need volunteers to:
• Serve as overnight supervisors - call Alan Graves, 842-3152
• Provide a dinner each night for the guests - call Angie Koenig, 514-0203
• Donate food and drinks for breakfasts and lunches - call Baron, 336-3152
PLEASE SIGN UP THIS SUNDAY after morning Masses in the parish hall.
Presently, there are only four of us in the ministry to administer this worthwhile
program. We can certainly use a few more parishioners to assist us. If you can
contribute a few hours please call Baron Coenen at 336-3152 for more details.
THERE WILL BE CRAFTS AND LOTS
OF CHRISTMAS CHEER!
Please bring canned goods for our
service project to
support the H.O.P.E.
Office. Questions?
Please call Lisa
Williams at 316-4526
or Tiare Hotra at
349-0466.
SEE’S CANDY SALE
St. Bonaventure School
Sundays, December 8 and 15
Aer Morning Masses in the Parish Hall
Bubba Sweets
St. Joseph Mission Circle will be selling Gift Certificates and a
large assortment of See’s Candy in Christmas Wrap, perfect for
holiday giving! All funds earned go directly to:
• Missions in Kenya
• Novitiate in Ethiopia (Sr. Therese Merandi and Cabrini Sisters)
• Orphan Children of India (Fr. Angelos’ orphanage fund)
For pre-orders or info call Jean Rustemeyer at 842-0390 or e-mail [email protected].
Your support is deeply appreciated. Fund-raising expenses are paid by our members.
December 11,12,13
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Delicious cupcakes, here we come!
Present the BUBBA SWEETS flier,
found at the parish and school offices,
and 20% of your receipt will be donated
to our school. BUBBA SWEETS is
located at 16470 Bolsa Chica Road,
Huntington Beach.
CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS
Sorting/Packing: Sunday-Wednesday, December 15-18
Distribution: Thursday, December 19
Christmas is just around the corner. Let us share our gifts!
Needed: Hams, Hams, Hams!
Canned Items: Fruit, Vegetables, Soups, Meat, Juices, Canned Milk
Dry Goods: Rice, Boxed Stuffing, Cereal, Powdered Milk, Desserts
Drop Off Your Goods: Barrels will be at the doors of the church as well as in the parish center
to receive your non-perishable donations.
Volunteers: Volunteers are always needed to pack the hundreds of pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables into the food baskets.
Questions? Call 501-2772. God bless you for your support!
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St. Bonaventure’s Annual
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Friday, December 13
7:30 p.m.
In the Church
Featuring
Children’s Choir, Contemporary Choir, Life Teen Band
Traditional Choir, Spanish Choir, Vietnamese Choir
Refreshments will be served.
Come and enjoy the glorious music of Advent and Christmas!
Our Lady of
Guadalupe
Thursday, December 12
Please join us as we honor Our
Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of
the Diocese of Orange and of
the Americas.
Traditional Mañanitas begins at 4:30
a.m. with mariachi music, rosary procession and Mass,
followed by a reception with hot chocolate and Mexican
sweet bread.
At 6:30 p.m. the celebration continues in the parish hall
with a live performance of the history of Our Lady of
Guadalupe, traditional Mexican dances and food.
Sponsored by the Spanish Community.
Vietnamese
Christmas Concert
Saturday, December 14
8:00 p.m. in the Church
The Vietnamese Community would like to invite
all parishioners to enjoy and celebrate traditional
Vietnamese Christmas carols performed by three
Vietnamese choirs featuring three generations —
children, young adults and seniors.
Special musical guests will be
Sr. Theres Tran, LHC and
Fr. Thanh-Tai Nguyen!
Join us for Mass at
6:30 p.m. followed by the
concert at 8:00 p.m.
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Angel Tree Gift Program
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Please Bring Gis to the Parish Center on or Before December 18
Trees are set up in the church decorated with paper angels. Each angel represents a gift for a child or senior citizen. We ask that you
take an angel, buy a gift for that special person, and return it UNWRAPPED (if batteries are needed, please include with the gift)
to the parish center where you will receive a hand-crafted angel ornament for your tree. When you see this angel on your tree, you
will be reminded of your love and kindness for a child or senior. Please share your love and be an angel to someone less fortunate.
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St. Bonaventure
PENANCE SERVICE
Tuesday, December 17
7:00 p.m.
PRAYER
FOR THE
SECOND
WEEK OF
ADVENT
(Light Two Purple Candles)
O King of all nations, Jesus Christ,
only joy of every heart,
come and save your people.
ADVENT PENANCE SCHEDULE
St. Bonaventure extends an invitation to all parishioners to prepare themselves
for the celebration of the coming of Our Savior. There are several opportunities to
receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent.
Regular Confession Hours
Saturdays 8:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m.
Thursday before first Friday 9:15 a.m.
Additional Confession Hours
December 12, 9:15 a.m., English
December 16, 4:15 p.m., English
December 19, 9:15 a.m. and 4:15 p.m., English
December 21, 3:00 p.m., All
St. Bonaventure Penance Services
December 17, 7:00 p.m., English/Spanish
December 20, 8:00 p.m., Vietnamese
St. Bonaventure
School’s tuition
rate is lower than
two-thirds of the
Catholic schools in
the Diocese of Orange. For info e-mail
[email protected].
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
Penance Services at Other Parishes
December 16, 7:00 p.m., St. Mary’s by the Sea
December 16, 7:00 p.m., Holy Spirit, Vietnamese
December 17, 7:00 p.m., Blessed Sacrament, English/Spanish
December 18, 7:30 p.m., St. Joachim
December 19, 7:00 p.m., Blessed Sacrament, English/Vietnamese
December 20, 7:00 p.m., Ss. Simon and Jude, English
December 21, 9:00 a.m., Ss. Simon and Jude, English
December 23, 7:00 p.m., Blessed Sacrament, English/Vietnamese
FAMILIES OF NAZARETH
MARRIAGE MINISTRY
God Looked Upon Mary’s
Lowliness
If things seem stale
between you and your
spouse, maybe you should
remember some old tricks. Maybe
it’s time for a little mystery, a little
flirtatiousness, a date where you revisit
the places you enjoyed when your love
was new and relive some of the happy
moments that brought you together. If
it sounds a little immature to act like a
teenager again, just keep this in mind
— in the best marriages, the chase is
never really over.
“Mary was free from
every evil not only by the
grace of God, but also
by her cooperation with grace. Her
cooperation consisted, above all, in
remaining humble.” —S.C. Biela, In
The Arms of Mary, p.151 • Small
faith-sharing groups open to anyone
seeking a deeper relationship with the
loving presence of Jesus. Call Mary
Jane Bartee at 846-8434.
H
ow does St.
Bonaventure School’s
tuition compare to other
Catholic schools in Orange
County?
The 2014 Entertainment Books have
arrived. You can use them immediately!
This is a major fund-raiser for the
Project Gracias Mission Group which
helps support our sister parish in
Urraco Pueblo, Honduras. Purchase
your book at the parish center for $35.
NOTE FROM CHURCH
ENVIRONMENT TEAM
Help is wanted to set up the church
environment for Christmas. We need
strong men in particular. For more info
call Lynn, 846-3359x478.
POINSETTIAS Needed
We need red and white poinsettias
to decorate the church and parish
hall for Christmas. Please drop them
off at the parish
center beginning
December 12.
For info call Karla
Coughlin, 7433051.
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RESPECT Life
Working to End Abortion – Providing Alternatives
Dear parishioners, thank you for your generous support over the many years we
have worked to support the ORANGE COUNTY LIFE CENTER in providing caring
alternatives to abortion.
Right now the Life Center has a GREAT NEED
for GENTLY-USED MATERNITY CLOTHES,
BABY CLOTHES and FURNITURE, to help the
women who are struggling with being pregnant
or being new mothers in these difficult times. The
Life Center is also still in great need of funding!
We are planning to hold our annual ST. BONAVENTURE LIFE-A-THON to raise money
for the Life Center on SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Please
put this date on your calendar, and plan to participate to help the Life Center continue
its important pro-life work. One way you can help is to donate a prize we can give to one
of our top money-raisers. Tickets to amusement parks and sporting events are always a
big hit, but any kind of donation we can use as a prize will help! Please call Deacon Joe
Sullivan at 842-9707 if you would like to donate a prize or help in any other way. Thanks
for always being so supportive!
HOPE AND HEALING AFTER ABORTION
Hope and Healing After Abortion is a ministry that reaches out to women, men and
significant others who have had their life impacted by the act of abortion. If your life has
been touched by the act of abortion and you would like to speak with someone, please
call 1-800-722-4356. You are not alone. We are here to listen and walk with you in the
healing process. All conversations are confidential. There is no cost for this service.
Whether your abortion was a few days ago or several years ago, we are here for you.
Our toll-free number operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You don’t need to
walk alone. We are a community of believers who care about you.
ALZHEIMER’S FAMILY SERVICES CENTER (AFSC)
Alzheimer’s Family Services Center (AFSC) would like to thank St. Bonaventure’s Men’s
Club for supporting our vital work with an annual gift of $300.
AFSC is a nonprofit agency that provides daily care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s
Disease or dementia and supportive services for their caregivers and family members.
The center offers two levels of individualized day services to meet the unique needs of
our participants: New Connection Club — an early stage program for individuals with
mild cognitive impairment and Friendship Club — a program for those with moderate
to late stage dementia. Both programs offer extensive medical, physical and dietary
oversight and more importantly, offer our participants the opportunity to socialize with
others, which allows them to stay connected and engaged.
The likelihood that Alzheimer’s will touch someone you love is growing significantly.
Until there is a cure, Alzheimer’s Family Services Center is here to help. If you are
interested in learning more about the services being offered at AFSC, please visit our
website at www.afscenter.org or drop by the center for a tour. We are located at 9451
Indianapolis Avenue in Huntington Beach. Our phone number is 593-9630.
AFSC representative Cindy Howel will be
the featured guest speaker at the Men’s Club
meeting on February 6, 2014.
Expectant Mothers
Please pray for the good health and
safety of all expectant mothers and
their babies, especially those in our
parish community — Becky Brown,
Shara Resnikoff, Kathryn Presiado and
Jill Entner. Thank you for your prayers!
If you’re an expectant mother of St.
Bonaventure parish and would like your
name added to our prayer list, please
make a personal call to Deacon Joe
Sullivan, 842-9707. We also invite you
to notify us of the baby’s arrival so we
can publish congratulations.
NEED HELP with
PREGNANCY?
Pregnant women in need can turn for
help to the Pro-Life movement.
Birth Choice: 949-364-3928
(Mission Viejo, Open Mon-Fri)
Birth Choice: 516-9045
(Orange, closed Mon and Thurs)
Horizon Pregnancy Clinic: 897-7500
(Huntington Beach)
Life Center: 835-5433 (Santa Ana)
Precious Life Shelter: 562-431-5025
(Los Alamitos)
Viet Pro Life: 721-8557, 654-6877
DIVINE MERCY PRAYER
Please join us in praying the Divine
Mercy Prayer after the 8:30 a.m. Mass
Monday through Friday, and after the
8:00 a.m. Mass on Saturdays.
ACA MEETING
Adult Children of Alcoholics and those
from dysfunctional families meet every
Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the
hall conference room.
AA DISCUSSION
Big Book 6:30 pm, Fridays, Sr. Brigid’s
room behind the parish hall. For more
info call Don at 458-8501.
PARISH PRAYER LINE
The Parish Prayer Line is available 24
hours a day. Please call 846-3359x506.
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MASS INTENTIONS
THE HOLY FATHER’S INTENTIONS for December
Sunday, December 8
7:30 Brigitte Dornes, RIP
9:00 Ken Held, RIP
10:30 Fr. Rod Keller, RIP
12:00 Ray Rinehart, RIP
5:00 Ray Haro, RIP
General: That children who are victims of abandonment
and of every form of violence may find the love and
protection they need.
Missionary: That Christians, enlightened by the light
of the ncarnate Word, may prepare humanity for the
coming of the Savior.
Monday, December 9
6:30 Luis Hernandez, RIP
8:30 Fr. Lionel Bouvier, RIP
PLEASE PRAY for
THOSE WHO ARE ILL
Tuesday, December 10
6:30 Ceferino Ramayrat, RIP
8:30 Iluminada Ramayrat, RIP
Wednesday, December 11
6:30 Pat Wastal, RIP
8:30 Angelo Zaby, RIP
Thursday, December 12
6:30 Maria Tran Minh Chau, RIP
8:30 Anthony Doria, RIP
Friday, December 13
6:30 Michael Pella, RIP
8:30 Rena Oedekerk, RIP
Saturday, December 14
8:00 Sr. Theres Tran, INT
Please pray for the recently deceased,
especially Irene Guarderas and
Marilyn Holman.
FUNERAL INFORMATION
Please check the parish center
and church vestibule kiosks or visit
our parish web site http://www.
saintbonaventureparish.org. Search
“funerals.”
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
The Bereavement Support Group meets
on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the school
faculty lounge.
WEDDING BANNS
Oscar Pino & Elizabeth Gomez
Friday, December 27
Cali, Colombia
Chi Hye Lee & James T. Lee
Saturday, December 28
Stella Albright, Mary Archambeault, Michel Arotcharen, Amalia Bastita, Bill Bees, Patricia
Bigger, Ed Blackford, Catherine Body, Kim Bonham, Rudy Borgonia, Fr. John Bradley,
Eric Burr, Mike Callahan, Teresa Callinan, Sandy Castillo, Mrs. Chinnchi, Tim Clancy,
Lauren Clancy, Baby Skylar Clark, Charlie Connors, Bob Conway, Patrick Coponiti, Karen
Croff, Lolita Daclan, Andrew Dangl, Rozanna DeForrest, Deborah Dudley, Louis Duvic,
Genevieve Ellis, Linda Ermer, Denise Gamboa Fernandez, Al Follin, Henrietta Fuentes,
Nelly Galeana, John Galvin, Grace Grant, Dennis Graves, Stefani Gray, Mrs. Mary
Hamorsky, Marilyn Holman, Baby Elijah Holmberg, Louise Houlihan, Mary Huffman, Mary
Hunt, Kaitlyn Immig, Lisa Johnson, Ernest Keleman, Lee Kelter, Jeannie Kern, Laurie Kern,
Rosemary Kern, Donna Klein, Betty Laing, Blair Lenoir, Regina and Jim Lewis, Charles
Lindner, Addison Locke, Rowena Manuel, Michael Martinez, Michael Mendoza, Eileen
Mette, Baby J.J. Moisa, David Moreno, Ronald Morrison, Sr. Annunciata Murtagh, Matthew
Myer, Sharon Ozoskey, Steve Parker, Cecil Parkerson, Patty Parkerson, Lisa and Jennie
Pedroza, Liam Peterson, Baby Everett Prenovost, Carmen Rangel, Jim Reed, Cynthia
Regius, Rose Ronquillo, Marissa Sanz, Lisa Yorath-Schiappacasse, Margaret Schmitz,
Jeff Scott, Gabriel Shipley, Michael Smith, Gary Snyder, Jean Sudbeck, Katherine Swift,
Jim Tucker, Melanie Walker, Amber Wallace, Sean Walsh, Lisa Young
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Sunday, December 8: Second Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 11:1-10 / Psalm 72:1-2,7-8,12-13,17 / Romans 15:4-9 / Matthew 3:1-12
Monday, December 9: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
(Note: Not A Holy Day of Obligation This Year)
Genesis 3:9-15,20 / Psalm 98:1-4 / Ephesians 1:3-6,11-12 / Luke 1:26-38
Tuesday, December 10: Isaiah 40:1-11 / Psalm 96:1-3,10-13 / Matthew 18:12-14
Wednesday, December 11: Saint Damasus I, pope
Isaiah 40:25-31 / Psalm 103:1-4,8,10 / Matthew 11:28-30
Thursday, December 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Zechariah 2:14-17 / (Ps) Judith 13:18-19 / Luke 1:26-38
Friday, December 13: Saint Lucy, virgin, martyr
Isaiah 48:17-19 / Psalm 1:1-4,6 / Matthew 11:16-19
Saturday, December 14:
Saint John of the Cross, priest, doctor of the Church
Sirach 48:1-4,9-11 / Psalm 80:2-3,15-16,18-19 /
Matthew 17:9,10-13
Sunday, December 15: Third Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 35:1-6,10 / Psalm 146:6-10 / James 5:7-10 /
Matthew 11:2-11
After reading and reflection ask yourself, what do these
readings mean to me? How can I apply them to my life?
Saint John of the Cross
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Saint Bonaventure Catholic School
thanks these local businesses
for their wonderful support:
Golf N' Stuff
Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn
A Slice of New York Pizza
Great Western Sanitation Supply
Adventure City
Haig Musurlian, Ph.D.
Ambiance Med Spa
Hair Therapy Salon
Anderson Academics
Harbor Cleaners
Aquarium of the Pacific
Huntington Beach Optometry
Astra Oil LLC
Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center
Baci Restaurant – Angelo & Maria Juliano Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Cruise of Lights
BJ's Restaurants, Inc.
Huntington Harbour Skincare
Bodyworks Lifestyle
Improv – Downtown Brea
Bold Girlz
Indulgence Day & Med Spa
Bradford Renaissance Portraits
Irvine Park Railroad
Brandmeyer, Gilligan & Dockstader, LLP Jamba Juice – HB
Bubba Sweets
Katie Raber's Face and Body Esthetiques
Capital Factors LLC
Kristy Conway, Independent CABI Consultant
Carmel Bach Festival
LA Galaxy
Charis Fine Portraits
La Rose Alterations
Chas Wickwire Surf School
La Strada Italian Resturant
Children's Museum of La Habra
Laguna Art Museum
Chivas USA
Laura Rivera of Mary Kay Cosmetics
Choicelunch
Linbrook Bowling Center
Cindy Minear Photography
Los Caballeros Racquet and Sports Club
CM Learning Center
Madison Salon
Cornelia Connelly High School
Mangia Mangia Italian Restaurant –
Cross Fit HB
Giuseppe & Claudia Cefalu
Dance Threadz
Martial Arts USA
DandelionBreak Designs
Mater Dei High School
Dermfx
Mayer Music Academy
DirectTV
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Domino's Pizza
Mo-Mentum Fitness
Duke's Huntington Beach
Monkey House Cafe
Eastbluff Pilates
Monster Energy Company
Erin Denise
Musical Theatre West
Eyelash Extension Spa
My Photo Toy
Faces Total Body Care
Nova Swim School
Fatal Clothing
Ontario Reign Hockey
Fountain Valley Skating Center
Orange County Song & Dance
Frisco's Catering & Restaurant
Original Tommy's World Famous Hamburgers
Frogg's Bounce House
P3 Sports Care
Furioso Salon
Pacific Battleship Center – USS IOWA
Fusion Academy
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier
Pala Casino Spa Resort
Pam Frey – Star Real Estate
Paradise Pen
Patti's Preschool, Inc.
Petersen Automotive Museum
Pretend City Children's Museum
Pump It Up
Red Table Restaurant
Redeemer Lutheran Preschool
Salon HQ
SCATS Gymnastics
Sea Glass Fine Art
Skirball Cultural Center
Sky High Sports
Studio Fifty Fifty
Sweet 1017 Hair Salon
Tangles with Style Salon
Teacher Created Materials
The City of Huntington Beach
The City of Huntington Beach –
Department of Community
Services
The Laugh Factory
The Little Gym
The Longboard Resturant & Pub
The Old Spaghetti Factory
The Other Guys
The Picture Show Gallery
Thomas Fallon Photography
True Bliss Wedding & Event Design
Ultrazone Laser Tag
Universal Dry Cleaners
Vanity Glam
Venus Nails & Spa
Vicki Marsha
Victor Paul Salon
Wax Boutique L.A.
Woody's Diner
Zinc Cafe & Market
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
YOUTH MINISTRY
The mission of Religious Education is to help
the children of our parish encounter Jesus
Christ and to support and encourage the Catholic faith that is
lived in the family. We serve children from preschool through 8th
grade, including children with special needs. Call 846-1187 or
e-mail [email protected].
“Empowering young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in
our world!” Join us for Life Teen Mass Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
OVER CHRISTMAS BREAK!
No Liturgy of the Word
Next Sunday, December 15!
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Open House
Thursday, January 30
Did you just NOT find the time or motivation to
complete your Confirmation? YOU ARE NOT
ALONE! Confirmation is not just for high school
students! And it's not too late for you to complete this aspect of
your spiritual journey as a Catholic! The process is welcoming,
simple, fun and informative.
An Open House will be held January 30 at 7:00 p.m. in Sr.
Brigid’s Room located behind the parish hall. Weekly preparation
classes begin on February 6 and continue every Thursday from
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. through Holy Thursday, April 17, 2014. You will
be confirmed on Pentecost (June 8) by Pastor Joe Knerr. The
weekly sessions will be led by John Andrews. Please stop by
the parish center and pick up an Adult Confirmation registration
form.
Prior to the sessions beginning, you will have an opportunity to
sit down with John and explore your readiness for Confirmation,
the process and get answers to your questions. There is no cost
— but there are a lot of benefits! For info call John, 791-8946.
THE GIFT OF GENEROSITY
This holiday season, we thank everyone
who has supported St. Bonaventure
Parish this past year with their time, talent and financial
contributions and look forward to support from all our members
in the year ahead. If you need a convenient way to make regular
offerings or if you plan to make an additional gift before the end
of the year, we encourage you to look into our electronic giving
options. As the pace of life speeds up, especially around the
holidays, you may find electronic giving a most welcome way
to make contributions. Visit http://www.saintbonaventureparish.
org/ or contact our parish business office at 846-2447.
STEWARDSHIP
“Everyone must give according to what he has
inwardly decided: not sadly, not grudgingly, for
God loves a cheerful giver.”
Friday, December 27
Check-in 10:00 p.m. Ends 1:00 a.m.
Westminster Ice Rink
13071 Springdale Street, Westminster
Come play with other local churches! Broom Ball is a fun
and exciting game played on an ice-skating rink.Instead of
using ice skates, players go out on the ice in their shoes
and play a hockey-like game with broom sticks and a ball.
Dress warm for this event. We will have snacks and hot
cocoa available throughout the evening. Cost $10. Must fill
out a permission slip upon arrival.
Confirmation Classes
Year I: Sunday, December 8, 3:00 p.m., hall
Topic: God With Us – Person of Christ, the Incarnation
Year II: Sunday, January 5, 3:00 p.m., hall
Topic: Courageous Witness – Saints, Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Aention All Teens with
Powerpoint Experience!
We are in need of someone to share the gift
of their time and talent to type our weekly
Sunday Powerpoint material and run it at the 5:00 p.m.
Mass. Please contact Kim at [email protected] if
you are interested.
Sunday: Teen Mass as always at 5:00 p.m. in the church
Monday: SALTeens 6:00-7:30 p.m. in YM office
Tuesday: LT Liturgy Prep, 5:00-6:00 p.m. in YM Office
Tuesday: Youth Gathering, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in YM office
Life Teen Petition of the Week
For the members of this congregation, that we may be bold
witnesses to the Gospel as we call ourselves and others to
repentance toward Christ.
COFFEE & DONUT MINISTRY
Aer Sunday Morning Masses
Dec 8: Served by the Men’s Club
Dec 15: No Donuts (HOPE Food Drive)
Dec 22: No Donuts (Christmas)
Dec 29: Served by Knights of Columbus
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PAGINA DE LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA
SERVICIO PENITENCIAL Y
CONFESIONES
EN INGLES Y ESPAÑOL
Martes 17 de Diciembre
7:00 p.m.
CONCIERTO DE
NAVIDAD
INMACULADA
CONCEPCION de
La SANTISIMA
VIRGEN MARIA
Lunes 9 de Diciembre
8:00 p.m.
Tendremos Misa en Español.
Viernes 13 de Diciembre
7:30 p.m.
En la Iglesia
Participarán:
Coro de Ninos, Coro de Jovenes,
Coro Tradicional, Coro Vietnamita
y Nuestro Coro Hispano
Vengan a disfrutar de la música
de Adviento y Navideña
CELEBRACION EN HONOR DE
NUESTRA SANTISIMA VIRGEN
DE GUADALUPE
Jueves 12 de Diciembre
4:30 a.m.
Mañanitas con mariachi, Rosario, Procesión
y Misa. Terminaremos con una recepción con
chocolate y pan dulce mexicano.
6:30 p.m.
Representación teatral de las apariciones de
la Santisima Virgen, bailes típicos mexicanos
y cena en el salón parroquial.
CLASES PRE-BAUTISMALES
Tercer Domingo del Mes a las 11:00 a.m.
Tienen que registrarse en la oficina. Deberán asistir los Padres y Padrinos. Los Padrinos
deberán estar casados por la Iglesia Catolica. Para poder tomar la clase deberán estar
registrados y haber llenado y entregado las formas en la oficina antes del dia de la clase.
No pueden registrarse y tomar la clase el mismo dia. Deberán llegar a tiempo, si la clase
ya ha comenzado no se les admitira.
Bautizos: Sabado 21 de Diciembre a las 10:00 a.m.
La Parroquia de
San Buenaventura
extiende una
invitación a todos
los fieles para
que se preparen
así mismos para la celebración de la
venida de Nuestro Salvador y reciban
el Sacramento de la Reconciliación
durante el Adviento.
HORAS DE OFICINA
EN ESPAÑOL
Susan Robles, Recepcionista
Martes 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Miercoles 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Jueves 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Viernes 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Domingo 7:30-1:30 p.m.
VIDA EN LA COMUNIDAD
Misa En Español,
Domingo 1:30 p.m.
Bodas y Quinceañeras
Deben comunicarse a la oficina con por
lo menos seis meses de anticipación
antes de hacer los preparativos para
su recepción.
ORACION DIARIA PARA EL
ADVIENTO
Dios de eterna misericordia y bondad,
elevo mi corazón hacia ti en oración
durante estos dias de Adviento.
Concedeme paciencia mientras
preparo el sendero para la venida de
Cristo. Inspira esperanza en mi para
que espere con ansias el retorno de
Cristo en gloria.
Lléname de gozo
para proclamar con
toda la Iglesia: Ven,
Señor Jesus!
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VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY’S PAGE
Chúa Nhật Thứ II Mùa Vọng Năm A
Cộng Đoàn Việt Nam tại
Huntington Beach
Linh mục Quản nhiệm:
ƒ Cha Phêrô Nguyễn Thành-Tài
(714-846-3359 ext 414)
[email protected]
Chủ tịch BCH:
ƒ Ông Nguyễn Đức Chuyên
(714-883-0729)
Giờ lễ (Mass hour):
ƒ Thứ 6 hàng tuần 7:15pm
trước đó (6:45pm) có Chầu
Thánh Thể
ƒ Thứ 7 (lễ Chúa nhật) hàng
tuần 6:30 pm
Chầu Thánh Thể (Adoration)
ƒ Mùng 7 mỗi tháng 7-8 pm
Tổng cộng: 72 Gia đình
$156,637
Mọi đóng góp xin gởi cho Ban chấp hành
hoặc cha Quản nhiệm
Sinh Hoạt
Hội Đền Tạ Đức Mẹ
Tháng 12
Đức Mẹ sẽ đến thăm các gia đình sau đây:
Gia đình: Ô/B Nguyễn Văn Tiến
Gia đình: Ô/B Tạ Viết
Gia đình: Ô/B Lê Hùng Đức
Quý gia đình nào muốn đón rước Đức Mẹ
Xin liên lạc với hội
Số phone: (714) 897-1387
Chân thành cảm ơn Cha, ông Chủ
Tịch và Cộng Đoàn
Tháng 12
Phúc Âm của tuần
Mát-thêu 3: 1-12
Anh em hãy sám
hối vì Nước
Trời đã tới gần.
Các hoạt động của cộng đoàn Việt
Nam tháng 12
Lễ Đức Mẹ Vô Nhiễm của Việt Nam cử hành vào
thứ 2 ngày 9 tháng 12 lúc 6:30 pm
Tĩnh tâm mùa Vọng vào tối thứ 3 & 4 ngày 11
&12 tháng 12 từ 7 – 9pm
Đại nhạc hội Giáng Sinh hàng năm của giáo xứ sẽ
diễn ra vào tối thứ 6 ngày 13 tháng 12 lúc
7:30pm.
Đêm nhạc hội Giáng Sinh của cộng đoàn Việt
Nam sẽ diễn ra vào thứ 7 ngày 14 tháng 12 ngay
sau thánh lễ lúc 8 pm.
Lễ Vọng Giáng Sinh vào tối thứ 3 ngày 24 tháng
12 lúc 7:30 pm.
Đại Lễ Giáng Sinh vào lúc 3h30 chiều ngày thứ 4,
ngày 25 tháng 12
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AROUND THE DIOCESE
‘MESSIAH’ PERFORMANCE
Comes to Christ Cathedral Campus
Saturday, December 21
As part of a continuing effort to spotlight
musicians of the Diocese of Orange in
concert on the Christ Cathedral campus,
singers from four parishes will participate in
a performance of Handel’s “Messiah” in the
1,200-seat Arboretum on December 21 at
8:00 p.m.
HEALING MASS
Monday, December 9
Presided by
Father Charles Lueras
Charismatic Priest
Come and receive the healing
power of Jesus Christ, our Risen
Lord. Praise and worship, adoration
and Mass begin at 6:30 p.m. at Holy
Spirit Catholic Church, 17270 Ward
Street Fountain Valley. For info call
Ruth Vinson at 585-6814.
Presented by Chad Berlinghieri’s CAB
Productions, the perennial holiday classic
will be sung by a total of 200 choristers from St. Anne Church (Seal Beach), Holy Family
Cathedral, Saints Simon and Jude Church and St. Callistus Church. They will be joined
by additional choir members from Shepherd’s Grove (members of the former Crystal
Cathedral congregation) and the Vietnamese Magnifica (CQ) Chorale. The singers will
be accompanied by a 36-piece orchestra.
ADULTS
Preferred seat tickets are $50. General admission is $30 and student tickets are $20.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.supermessiah.eventbrite.com.
Sunday, December 15
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PILGRIMAGES
To Italy, France, Spain and Portugal
June 9-22, 2014
Depart from Los Angeles. First stop Rome for a Papal Audience,
St. Peter’s Square, the Coliseum, Spanish Steps, Trevi Foutain,
Basilicas, the Sistine Chapel, then to Loreto to pray in the Holy
House of the Annunciation. Italian sites also include Assisi,
the home of St. Francis and St. Clare, and San Gimignano,
Florence and Pisa. Crossing the border to France there’s a short
Tour Chaplain
stop in Monte Carlo then to Lourdes. Continue to Burgos and
Fr.
Angelos
Sebastian
Salamanca, Spain. The pilgrimage concludes in Fatima and
Lisbon, Portugal. Cost $3,699. For more info contact Olivia Suplemento at 856-5820 or
[email protected].
To Jordan and the Holy Land
September 10-20, 2014
Depart from Los Angeles. Frist stop Istanbul, Amman, Jerash,
Madaba and Mount Nebo where we will view the “Promised
Land.” Then on to the Holy Land where you will visit the Dead
Sea, River Jordan, and Jericho to view the Mount of Temptation.
On to Jerusalem, stopping by Bethany, the home of Mary,
Martha and Lazarus. In Jerusalem we’ll visit the Mount of Olives
and Gethsemane. We will have our own procession of the “Way
Tour Chaplain
of the Cross” ending with Eucharist in the Church of the Holy
Fr.
Joseph Hoang
Sepulcher. Tour the Old City, Emmaus, Jacob’s Well, Nazareth
and the Church of the Annunciation, Mount Tabor of the Transfiguration, Bethlehem and
Shepherds’ Field, Ein Karem and the Church of the Visitation, the region of Galilee and
more. Cost $2,599. For more info contact Olivia Suplemento at 856-5820 or oliviasup7@
verizon.net.
Heart of Jesus Retreat Center
ADVENT RETREAT for
Come receive spiritual nourishment
as we prepare to celebrate our Lord’s
birth! Includes lunch. Freewill offering
greatly appreciated. Please RSVP
by December 12 at 557-4538 or
[email protected]. Located
at 2927 S. Greenville Street, Santa Ana.
Visit www.sacredheartsisters.com.
YEAR-END GIVING
RESOURCES
December is the time of year when many
donors consider making charitable gifts
to their parishes, schools, and other
ministries before the end of the calendar
year. For giving tips call the Orange
Catholic Foundation at 282-3021 or visit
www.OrangeCatholicFoundation.org.
PARISH BULLETIN
Please submit requests two weeks in
advance of publishing date to bulletin@
stbonaventure.org. For info call Bulletin
Editor, Cindy Turley at 846-3359x462.
Heartfelt thanks to our advertisers
who faithfully support the entire cost
of publishing this bulletin. We could not
provide this service without them. We
know in turn how much they appreciate
the patronage of our parish community.
SAINT BONAVENTURE
CATHOLIC PARISH
16400 Springdale Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
714-846-3359, FAX 840-0480
[email protected]
www.saintbonaventureparish.org
PA RI S H C ENTER
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch Mon–Fri,12:00–1:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Sunday, 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Español, x340
Martes a Jueves, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Domingos, 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
PASTORALSTAFF
M ASSSCH EDULE
Saturday Vigil
English
Vietnamese
5:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Sunday
Organ and Cantor
7:30 a.m.
Children’s Choir
9:00 a.m.
(Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 9:00 a.m.
will resume September 29.)
Adult Choir
10:30 a.m.
Contemporary Choir
12:00 p.m.
Spanish
1:30 p.m.
Life Teen
5:00 p.m.
1st & 3rd Sundays Sign Language 5:00 p.m.
Weekdays
Monday-Friday
6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m.
Friday, Vietnamese
7:15 p.m.
Saturday
8:00 a.m.
Holy Days of Obligation as announced.
PRAYERANDDEVOTION
Pastor Rev. Joseph Knerr
Parochial Vicars
Rev. Dick Kennedy
Rev. Thanh-Tai Nguyen
Rev. John Block, Retired, In Residence
Deacons
Jim Andersen, Scott Ford, Vincent Tran,
Joe Sullivan
Adoration of the Eucharist
Weekdays 7:00-8:15 a.m.
Saturdays 7:30-9:00 p.m.
24-hour adoration the 7th of each month
Bulletin Editor
Cindy Turley, x462
[email protected]
Rosary and Benediction
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., English
First Friday, 6:45 p.m., Vietnamese
Business Manager
Nancy Cesar, 846-2447
[email protected]
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Weekdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass
Saturdays after the 8:00 a.m. Mass
Morning Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours)
Weekdays 6:00 a.m., Saturdays 7:00 a.m.
Rosary
Weekdays 7:50 a.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m.
Facilities Manager
Linda Garofalo, 840-2845
[email protected]
SACRAMENTS
Facilities Scheduler
Celia Lee, x495
[email protected]
Anointing of the Sick, x0
Available anytime on request.
Administered on the second Saturday of the
month at the 8:00 a.m. Mass
Music Director
J. Wingate Greathouse, x497
[email protected]
Pastor's Secretary and Safety Manager
Phyllis Vecchione, x499
[email protected]
Receptionists, x0
Carol McDermott, Fran Hay, Susan Robles
Baptism, x0 Call the parish center.
Funerals and Bereavement, x0
Call the parish center.
Holy Orders and Religious Life, x499
Those discerning God’s call to priesthood,
diaconate or religious life call Fr. Joe Knerr.
Registrar Maria Nguyen-Grewall, x313
[email protected]
Marriage, x495
Contact Celia Lee at least six months prior to
proposed wedding date.
Safe Environment Coordinator
Carol McDermott, x461 or x0
[email protected]
Reconciliation (Confession)
Saturdays 8:30 a.m., 3:30 and 8:00 p.m.
Thursdays before First Fridays 9:15 a.m.
EDUCATION/FORMATION
Adult Formation and Education, x478
[email protected]
Lynn Hearn, Director
Christian Initiation of Adults, x462
[email protected]
Cindy Turley, Secretary
Religious Education, 846-1187
[email protected]
Preschool through Jr. High
Debbie Doke, Director
Angela Scotti, Associate Director
Office Hours:
Monday-Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Thursday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Friday-Sunday Closed
St. Bonaventure School, 846-2472
[email protected]
Kindergarten through 8th
Janice Callender, Principal
Colleen Hoffmann, Business Manager
Vietnamese Religious Education
Văn Phòng Giáo Lý, x834
[email protected]
Sr. Theres Tran, L.H.C., Director
Youth Ministry, 840-6060
[email protected]
High School, Life Teen, Rite of Confirmation
Kelli Burr, Director
Miranda Montiel, Secretary
Office Hours: Sunday, 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Monday-Wednesday, 2:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
PA R I S H M I N I ST R I E S
Eucharistic Ministry, x0
To the Sick and Homebound
H.O.P.E. Office, 846-3831
[email protected]
Geraldine “Gerry” Saitta, Director
Emergency food and clothing
Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Pastoral Council, x305
[email protected]
Pastoral Visitation to the Sick, x0
Linda Wright, Coordinator
Prayer Line, x506
For daily remembrance of prayer needs
Respect Life
Lynn Hearn, Coordinator, 846-3359x478
Deacon Joe Sullivan, 842-9707