Mission San Luis Rey Parish

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MASS SCHEDULE/HORARIOS DE MISA:

Monday Saturday: Parish Chapel - 7:30 a.m. Saturday Masses/Misas: Serra Center - 5:00 p.m., [7:00 p.m. Espaol. Empezando el 11/19/11 ser en la Misin ] Sunday Masses/Misas: Old Mission - 7:00 a.m., [7:00 p.m. Espaol. Empezando el 11/27/11 ser en la Misin ] Serra Center - 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., [12:00 p.m. Espaol], and 5:00 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION/RECONCILIACIN:
Saturdays/Sbados: Saturday/Sbados: 1st Friday/1er Viernes: Serra Center - 9:00 a.m. (Except on Holiday Weekends/Excepto das festivos) Call the office for more information/Llama a la oficina para ms informacin Parish Chapel - 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK/UNCION PARA LOS ENFERMOS ADORATION/ADORACION:

Parish Directory/Directorio Parroquial

Office Hours/Horario de Oficina: Tues./Sat.: 8 -4 pm (760) 757-3250 / Fax. (760) 757-3299 4070 Mission Ave., Oceanside CA 92057
E-mail: mslrp@sanluisreyparish.org Website: www.sanluisreyparish.org

LETTER FOR THE 2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Readings: Is 40, 1-5. 9-11, 2 Pt 3, 8-14, Mk 1, 1-6 I used to help out on weekends at St. John the Baptist Church in King City. One Sunday morning I got a call from the perplexed owner of a motel: one of her guests wanted to know what time Sunday Mass was, and so the manager looked in the phone book and found our number. When I told her the time of the next Mass she was all confused because, she said, I thought that this was St. Johns Baptist Church. I then tried to explain to her that St. John was really a Catholic, despite his name. John was the one who, like the voice of an important person, still speaks to us from the Scriptures, telling us to have a new way of thinking and acting; in other words, to be converted. His call to conversion means that we should prepare a way for the Lord, remove what keeps Christ from coming into our lives, take away what keeps us from seeing who He is and what He wishes to give us. The Baptist told his hearers to change their ways and practice justice. The Church has to continue to preach that message because it prepares us to receive Christ. John the Baptist was following in the tradition of Isaiah, using some of his words. Isaiah was imagining the return of the Jews from captivity, announcing the good news that God himself had set them free; it was God who made the journey home possible and smooth because God would not give up on his people. The Gospel today tells us that God will lead us to true interior freedom if we make the way straight and smooth for His Word to enter our lives. Once on a visit to the villages in a large Franciscan parish in the Philippines we had to create a road for our jeep as we went, getting around boulders and out of river beds. That is symbolic of what we need to do to make a road for Christ in our lives. John was preaching repentance, conversion of life, especially social justice, teaching that we should share our goods with those who need them. Johns baptism was a sign of conversion to a new life, drowning our selfishness in the pool of Gods mercy. John even baptized Jesus himself because Christ wanted to give us an example of how to be open to Gods call. Jesus himself also baptized people as a sign that He was going to bring us a different type of baptism, one that would wash us clean interiorly and give us a new life. In recent years the popes have called for a new evangelization, a new announcing of the Good News of Jesus. We need to translate the Gospel into words and ideas that modern society can understand. What we learned as children helped us grow as Christians, but we need solid food now; we need to see and show that the call to repentance makes very good and necessary sense for our society today. What John the Baptist did in preaching to soldiers and merchants,

PASTORAL STAFF
Fr. Charles Chuck Talley, OFM - Pastor: (760) 757-3250 x114/ pastor@sanluisreyparish.org Fr. Adrian Peelo, OFM - Associate Pastor: (760) 757-3250 x123/ fradrian@sanluisreyparish.org Fr. Luis Guzman, OFM - Associate Pastor: (760) 757-3250 x107/ frluis@sanluisreyparish.org

FRIARS IN RESIDENCE
Old Mission - (760) 757-3651 Fr. Laurence Dolan, OFM - Old Mission Guardian Fr. David Gaa, OFM - Old Mission Executive Director Fr. Andrs Rivero, OFM Fr. Michael Dallmeier, OFM - Old Mission Cemetery Chaplain

PARISH OFFICES/OFICINAS PARROQUIALES

Fr. Adrian Peelo, OFM: Liturgical Coordinator/Coord de Liturgia (760) 757-3250 x123 / fradrian@sanluisreyparish.org Guadalupe Lupe Rios: Director of Worship/Dir. De Alabanza (760) 547-0709/ worship@sanluisreyparish.org Allen Hartman-Business Manager/Gerente de Negocios (760) 547-0705 / bizmgr@sanluisreyparish.org Malia Campbell-Bookkeeper/Contadora (760) 547-0711 / finance@sanluisreyparish.org Shirley Gonzalez-Parish Secretary/Secretaria (760) 547-0706/ mslrp@sanluisreyparish.org Karen Willson: Digital Media/Medios de Comunicacin (760) 547-0701/ stewards@sanluisreyparish.org Carmen Parra: Social Concerns Director/Dir. de Asuntos Sociales (760) 547-0708 Maricela Rivadeneyra: Receptionist/Recepcionista (760) 547-0735 / maricela@saluisreyparish.org Christie Herrera: Receptionist & Scheduler/Recepcionista-Calendario (760) 547-0734 / receptionist@sanluisreyparish.org

FAITH FORMATION OFFICE/FORMACION DE FE

(760) 547-0734 / resecretary@sanluisreyparish.org Bill Bischoff - Director of Catechetical Ministry (760) 547-0702/ religioused@sanluisreyparish.org Larry LaGrasta - Coordinator of English Elementary/Jr. High (760) 547-0712/ llagrasta@sanluisreyparish.org Elena Zavala - Coordinator of Spanish Elementary (760) 547-0715/ hispanicre@sanluisreyparish.org

PARISH SCHOOL/ESCUELA PARROQUIAL

Pre-K - 8th / (760) 757-3232 / www.omms.org Wanda King - Principal [Off. Hrs.: 7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.]

HISTORIC OLD MISSION/MISION ANTIGUA

(760) 757-3651 / www.sanluisrey.org Terry Hawthorne - Cemetery x133 Retreat Center - (760) 757-3659

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY ANOINTING OF THE SICK, CALL/PARA EMERGENCIAS DE UNCION A LOS ENFERMOS DESPUES DE HORAS DE OFICINA, LLAMAR AL:

(760) 583-3393

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telling them to be honest, we have to do and preach in ways that people today will understand and accept as Good News. This Good News is that we are called to share in Gods own life: Jesus came to give us His Holy Spirit and that is why the full meaning of Christmas is Pentecost when Jesus came to live again in his followers because they have received his Holy Spirit. The Baptists call is for us to continue each day our new life, our conversion as followers of Jesus. We are all called to live by the Spirit of Jesus. Those who do not do this are described as living according to or in the flesh; this means living as if there were no God. From his writings we know how much St. Francis followed the direction of the Spirit and taught his followers to do the same. Perhaps it may sound strange to talk of Pentecost during Advent, but that is what Jesus came to give us, His Spirit: we receive the Spirit when we listen to John the Baptist calling us to prepare the way for Jesus who will give us Spirit and Life. I have friends and relatives who go to the Baptist Church, even if its not St. Johns. By their sincerity and faith they preach to me; I hope we can do the same for them. Letter provided by Fr. John Vaughn, OFM

YEAR END PLANNING

If you have been reading the business section of either of our local papers you have no doubt noticed that the year end tax advice columns are starting to appear. The last quarter of the year is the time to take the necessary actions to reduce that tax liability that looms just around the corner. Many folks choose charitable giving as the avenue to reduce those taxes. If this is your plan please do not forget our parish. If you need to make a mandatory IRA withdrawal this can be done directly to the church and tax can be avoided. We know that there are many demands on your resources, and many charitable organizations asking for your gift, just remember that what you give to your church is used right here. It may be for food for the needy, education for our youth, or services to other sectors of our community, but it stays here. If there is a special need that you would like your gift to address just say so with a note and we will honor your wish. Thank you for all that you do and all that you give. Our parish is stronger and better able to cope with local needs because of your gifts.

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS - December 10-11. The

special envelope can be found in you envelope packet. Please be generous.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
With gratitude for the gifts they have received, parishioners and visitors made a joyful return to the Lord of the following:

PARISH NEWS & HAPPENINGS

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MASSES
Holy Day of Obligation Wed., December 7, 2011 Chapel: 7:00 p.m. Vigil Service English Thurs., December 8, 2011 7:30 a.m. English 11:00 a.m. English (w/the school children) 7:00 p.m. Bilingual

Collection for the weekend of 11/20/11: Plate Collection: Envelope Collection: EFT Envelope Collection: On-line Giving: TOTAL SUNDAY COLLECTION: OTHER: SPECIAL COLLECTION: National Needs

$5520.00 $9,519.00 $752.00 $278.00 $16,069.00* $1,640.00*

Serra Center:

(*toward MSLRP parish operating expenses) (*Diocesan collection-does not stay at the Parish)

TOTAL COLLECTIONS: $17,709.00 Average weekly collection for the parish operating expenses this fiscal year to date: $20,872 Our weekly target is: $24,400.00 ++++++++++++++++++ Collection for the weekend of 11/27/11: Plate Collection: $5782.50 $11,571.00 Envelope Collection: EFT Envelope Collection: $802.00 On-line Giving: $228.00 TOTAL SUNDAY COLLECTION: $18,383.50 Average weekly collection for the parish operating expenses this fiscal year to date: $20,788.00 Our weekly target is: $24,400.00 ***DEFICIT OF $3,612 PER WEEK TO COVER BASIC PARISH OPERATING EXPENSES FOR A TOTAL OF $79,464 UNDER BUDGET.***

POINSETTIAS
If you would like to have a poinsettia plant placed in one of our worship spaces IN MEMORY OF or IN HONOR OF a family member or friend, please complete the form below and return it to the Parish Office NO LATER THAN TUESDAY DEC. 13, 2010. Names will be published on the weekend of December 24/25, 2011. Suggested donation is $10.00 per poinsettia. Please make check payable to MSLRP

PLEASE PRINT
Donor (Your Name): ________________________________ In Memory Of (Deceased): ___________________________ In Honor Of (Living): ________________________________ If you would like to pick up one of the poinsettias, you will be able to do so after Sunday, January 8th.

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ADVENT COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICES

Our parish will not be holding the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturdays from 12/3 thru 12/31. We encourage you to attend any of the following services during this advent. Nativity (858-756-1911) - Rancho Santa FeSt. James-Leo (858-481-6788) - Solana Beach St. Patrick (760-729-2866) - Carlsbad St. Mary (760-722-1688) - Oside St. John (760-753-6254) - Encinitas Dec. 5, 7:00 p.m. Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 7:00 p.m. Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 7:00 p.m.

SACRISTAN ASSISTANTS NEEDED

Sacristans assistants learn about and participate in the liturgical life of our parish. Assistants are needed to prepare the worship areas for the Eucharist, baptisms and special services. Sacristans care for our silver and brass vessels, linens, liturgical hangings and candles. If you have a special interest in liturgy consider joining the Sacristans. We encourage men and women to participate. Duties vary to accommodate work schedules. Training is provided. For more info., call Penny Huber at (760) 433-3731 or Jo Grady at (760) 622-9901.

MSLRP - Bilingual - Serra Center Thursday, December 15, 7:00 p.m.

St. Elizabeth Seton (760-438-3393) - Carlsbad Dec. 16, 7:00 p.m.

PARISH CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Come and celebrate with our Parish choirs on December 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Serra Center and enjoy a variety of music and cheer to enter in the presence of the Holiday season!

MSLRP - Bilingual - Serra Center Saturday, December 17, 10:00 a.m.

St. Mark (760-744-1540) - San Marcos St. Peter (760-728-7034) - Fallbrook Dec. 19, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 6:00 p.m.

CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, COME SHOP CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR YOUR FAMILY
TODAY, December 4, 2011 after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses. Most items will be $2 and some will be a little more. All proceeds will benefit RCIA and Faith Formation.

TOWN HALL Q&A WEEK SIX

Q. How does the Parish currently make up the difference between income and expenses (i.e., the deficit of $130,809 in the most recent fiscal years budget)? A. For many years now, the Parish has been making up budgetary shortfall through funds secured from two sources: Bingo (appx. $60,000) and rental of the Casa de Amparo ($70,000). By April 2012 Casa will vacate the space they are currently renting from the Parish, so we will no longer be able to rely upon that income stream. Again, I believe a vigorous Stewardship program and campaign will help the Parish to secure the resources we need.--Fr. Chuck

SOCIAL CONCERNS CHRISTMAS BASKET AND ANGEL TREE PROGRAMS

Please sponsor a family to receive a generous Christmas Food Basket by donating $40.00 per family for everything needed for a delicious meal. Please mark your check food baskets and place it in the collection. We are not setting a goal but will do the best we can with what we receive to see that local families are able to enjoy the peace that comes with a full stomach and the knowledge that someone truly cares. Any donations of turkeys, hams, desserts, or in-date canned goods are greatly appreciated. Donations may be brought to the Social Concerns Department in the Loretto House during normal parish business hours. FAMILIES SPONSORED TO DATE: Can you help with our ANGEL TREE? Located in Serra Center and the parish chapel, these trees have Angels with the name, age and sex of a local child who needs you to be a special Santa. Please bring your donations of unwrapped gifts or gift cards directly to the Social Concerns Department behind the main parish building. If you would like us to purchase your present, we suggest a donation of $20.00 per Angel gift. If you want information on sponsoring an entire family with both food and gifts, please contact me at ext. 108. Our sincere thanks to each one of you who make this department and these projects possible. God bless you and may your holiday be filled with blessings and true peace. Carmen Parra - Director of Social Concerns

LIBRARY
(OPEN: Sunday after Masses 8am-12pm/Thurs. 10am3pm. For more info., call Pat Thompson 760-433-8433) YOUR LIBRARY NEEDS YOU!
Starting January 21, 2012, the Parish Library will open Saturdays 9AM to 12 Noon. But we need 2 to 4 library stewards to do this. Shifts can be 9AM-10:30AM and 10:30-12 N. Training will be provided. If you love books, meeting people & keeping things orderly, call Pat Thompson 760/433-8433.

NEEDED: Library Coordinator for Parish Library

Training & support will be provided by the outgoing Coordinator. Skills needed: passion for books & ability to keep things in order, plus enjoying people. Some weekly time commitment required. If you only 'suspect' you might enjoy this ministry, please call Pat Thompson 760/433-8433.

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The Knights of Columbus present the ANGEL TREE PARISH POTLUCK

The KoC of San Luis Rey Parish invite you to a night of camaraderie and community. Our Advent celebration (Christmas Party) will be held on December 10th at the McKeon Center, at 6 PM. Admission is one angel tree gift, that will go to benefit a child in need this Christmas season and one of your savory dishes to share. We ask that Parishioners with the last name beginning with A-I bring a side dish, J-P bring a salad, and R-Z bring a dessert. This is a fun filled family night for everyone and children are most welcome. We will be having a raffle on this night as well. For more info, contact Robert Reilly at 760-583-4005.

SCHOOL NEWS
Please Support our School! by attending

Keep Christ in Christmas!

Let us remind ourselves and others that Christ is the reason for this Season! Your car magnet is just $5.00 and is available after Mass. Proudly attach your magnet to your vehicle. Proceeds will benefit Seminarians studying to become Priests.

Torrey Pines Golf Course, January 23-29, 2012 The School is raising funds to benefit physical education and outdoor recreation. With your support we will be able to replenish playground and sports equipment and maintain the athletic field and outdoor physical activity areas. For ONLY $17, you can purchase a ticket to attend one of the most well known golf tournaments on the PGA TOUR Farmers Insurance Open. This ticket is good for a one-day entry into the tournament ANY DAY during this weeklong event. This is a significant reduction from the weekend ticket price of $32 at the gate. And, Old Mission Montessori School earns $15 for each ticket sold from this sale. Checks are accepted and should be made payable to: OMMS. Tickets are available at the School Office or the Parish Office. These tickets make great gifts for co-workers, business associates, friends and family, and they are a great deal! Thank you for supporting OMMS!

FAITH FORMATION
CONFIRMATION CORNER
Calendar Tues. Dec. 6: Regular class schedule

OLD MISSION NEWS

Serenity RetreatJanuary 20-22, 2012 By Fr. Tom Weston SJ
Here is an opportunity to spend a weekend with women and men in recovery from alcoholism and addiction. Our retreat is open to folks in AA, NA and Al-Anon. The retreat will focus on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with prayer and mediation. The retreat begins with dinner at 6:00 p.m. and ends with lunch on Sunday. Private single room is $240, shared room is $190, commuter $130.

YOUTH MINISTRY
Let no one have contempt for your youth, but be an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity. (1 Timothy 4:12) Sat. Dec. 10: Confirmation workshop Sun. Dec. 18: Youth mass at 5:00 p.m. Serra Center All high school youth are welcome! Todos los jvenes de prepa estn invitados! Thank you for supporting our parish youth! For more information, contact us at 760-547-0717, mslrpyouthministry@yahoo.com or visit us on ...

Music at the Mission - Friday, December 9th

Concert 7pm-8:30pm followed by dessert reception. Concert performed in the Historic Church by Legacy Choir, conducted by James Drollinger. All seats reserved. Proceeds benefit the retrofit of the Old Mission Church.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION UPDATES

This week - we will have a three week class on the origins and traditions of advent, of Christmastide, and epiphany. We have began a series on the Fathers of the Church in the new year. LESSONS OF FAITH: Classes are completed for the rest of the 2011 year. They will resume on Jan. 10, 2012. Topic will be announced in a future bulletin.

Christmas at the Mission - Wednesday, December 14th

From 6pm-9pm. Area restaurants and the chefs of the Old Mission will offer a taste of their specialties. Caroling in the Old Mission Church 5pm-6pm. For more information on these events, visit www.sanluisrey.org. Or call Linda Causee at 760-757-3651, ext 127.

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PRAYER MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

Happy Birthday To: Patrick McKay 12/1, Tialani Paulo 12/3, Martin Saldana 12/3, Cristina Silva 12/4, Joe Alvarado 12/5, Gregorio
Mendez 12/5, Marta Werner 12/6, Concepcion Hernandez 12/7, Lynda Lastrilla 12/8, Maribel Navarro 12/8, Frans Weits 12/9

Happy Wedding Anniversary To: Patrick & Marilyn McKay 54 yrs on 11/30 Our Parishioners Asking For Prayers: [Please contact the Parish Off. to add or remove a parishioners name from the list.]

Vincent Abate, Afasene Family, Jos Ameli-Garca, Cathy Archuleta, Sylvia V. Bagon, Ernesto Bazua, Richard Becker, John & Mary Fran Blankemeier, Geraldine Braun, Sarah Buzan, Candelaria Castelln, Christian Chavez, Gregory Chvez, Jim Clifford, Rosie Concepcion, Marge Dealy, Marie DeDonno, Dee Dismuke, Agnes Douglas, Einar Dyblie, Gunnery Sgt. Richard Grant Estudillo (Deployed 4/3/2010 to Afghanistan) Jean Feehan, Francisco Fernandez, Maurizio Fernandez, Jack Flatau, Fr. Jerry Frister, Mary Gall, Francisco & Mara Garca, Emma Chavez, Jim Gibson, Virginia Gies, Clare Giska, Alice Greffly, Gonzalo Gonzalez, George & June Gray, Jonathan Guerra, Amelia Guerrero, Jane Guinn, Genevieve Haase, Frances A. Hanger, Carlos Harrison, Jane Heim, Christine Harms, Ramona Hernandez, Beatrice Hoyt, Mary Jackson, Helen Johnson, Lorene Kimbrel, Theresa Kocheran, Jeanne Kopp, Robert Kremer, Jim Long, Marilyn Macken, Angelina Manalo, Cassandra Marvin, Deborah McLeod, Cullen McGovern-in Iraq, Greg & Cynthia Mendez, Ramon Mendoza, Rosalba Mendoza, Albert J. Middlesworth, Patrice Miller, Luz Mora, Herman Mosqueda, , Christian Navarro (deployed to Afghanistan Nov. 2010), Jazmin Navarro, Sylvester Nwizu, Shirley ONeil, Ken Owen, Alesio & Elsie Pele, Sheila, & Anastasia Pele, Imeleta Pele, Maria Pele, Gabriel Pele, Bro. Mo Peltier, George & Connie Pichel, Gina Ponce, Thelma Poorman, Julia Prendergast, Samuel Ramirez, Madeline Raymond, Rose Marie Reno, Beryl Rulon, Max & Eva Ruiz, Ed Sadkowski, Elaine Cruz Salas, Anita Saldaa, Gonzala Santos, Irene Sarrazin, Ruth Schneider, Dottie Schultz, Joseph F. Schwartz, Anne Stillman, Cele Suminski, Dorothy Sweeney, Elizabeth Sweeney, Patrick Sweeney, Robert F. Szabad, Roy Timerman, Stella Thil, Sally Thomas, Andrew Toma, Myrna Uy, Leticia Villanueva, Vincent Vitale, George Weaver, Tim Weber, Patti Wiley.

only.] Aldas & Colmenares families 10/30, Inez Anguiano 11/13, Melba Bishop 12/4, Val Borromeo 11/13, Gina Deluca 11/27, Howard Desflores 12/4,, Alex Doyle 10/30, Dave Flatau 10/30, Peter Gall 12/4, Lt. Col. Paul Garcia (deployed to Iraq), Olga Ghirardelli 10/30, Michael Giannelli 12/4, Brian Keith 10/30, William Keith 12/4, Diane Kelly 12/4, Dave Kennedy 11/27, Larry Krumwiede 12/4, USMC, Sgt. Israel Matos, USMC (wounded in Afghanistan), Bud Merriman 12/4, Severa Napoles 11/13, Ahyda Paiva 11/13, Corporal Jason Pacheco, Ramon Rodriguez 11/20, Duane Reno 12/4, Dustin Reno 12/4, Don Ross 12/4, Phyllis Russo 11/6, Sgt. Walter Sanderson [deployed 5/2010], Don Sandling 12/4, Sgt. Major Vince Santiago (Afghanistan), Jan Spires 12/4, Sara Thompson 10/30, Nick Timerman 12/4, Beti Villanueva 11/13

Family & Friends of Parishioners: [Unless an update is given to the Parish Office, names will be kept on the list for a month

Hospital: Octavio Vidrio, Jo Grady, Elvira Hernandez (mother of Alfredo), Katiuscia Iccabella, Ivan Escobar, Dennis Salasm, Martha Yetes,
Faith St. Denis, Moises Martinez, Epifanio Jun Villacruz (Veterens Hospital).

Death: Armand Comiso, Maria Margarita Muoz, Sandy Williams

PARISH MASS INTENTIONS

December 10 to December 17, 2011 (A Week Ahead)
Sat., December 10: 5:00 p.m. SC Joseph Stechschulte 7:00 p.m. SC +Nieves Carmelita Cardoso Sun., December 11: 7:00 a.m. OM +Alice Perricone 8:00 a.m. SC +Teresa Pecchia 10:00 a.m. SC +Salvatore Caggia 12:00 p.m. SC +Elena Jacobo 5:00 p.m. SC +Christopher Russell Mon., December 12-Our Lady of Guadalupe: 12:00 a.m. SC Our Lady of Guadalupe 7:30 a.m. PC +Williams Weisenberger 7:00 p.m. SC Presiders Intention Tues., December 13: 7:30 a.m. PC Wed., December 14: 7:30 a.m. PC Thurs., December 15: 7:30 a.m. PC Fri., December 16: 7:30 a.m. PC Sat., December 17: 7:30 a.m. PC +Mary Tangiarella +Elsie Marshall Our Lady of Piat +Kent Poorman +Rick Mayne

NOURISHMENT FOR YOUR SOUL

TODAY'S READINGS
First Reading -- The rugged land shall be made a plain; the rough country, a broad valley (Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11.) Psalm -- Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation (Psalm 85.) Second Reading -- Conduct yourselves in holiness, hastening the coming of the day of God (2 Peter 3:8-14.) Gospel -- I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:1-8.)
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Is 35:1-10; Lk 5:17-26 Is 40:1-11; Mt 18:12-14 Is 40:25-31; Mt 11:28-30 Gn 3:9-15, 20; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Is 48:17-19; Mt 11:16-19 Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28

SC - Serra Center; OM - Old Mission; PC - Parish Chapel

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WEEKLY CALENDAR/CALENDARIO SEMANAL

Sunday, December 4 through Saturday, December 10, 2011 Domingo 4 de diciembre hasta el sbado 10 de diciembre del 2011 SUNDAY, December 4, 2011 - Second Sunday of Advent (Purple)
Sunday Masses: Old Mission: 7:00 a.m. | Serra Ctr.: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., [12:00 p.m. Spanish] and 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Spanish Library Open: 8:00-12:00 noon: Parish Center Parent Ministry: Dining Rm. - 9:00-9:50 a.m. Faith Formation: 1-6 grade: Parish & McKeon Ctrs:. 9-9:50 Faith Formation: Preschool & Kindergarten: Parish & McKeon Ctrs.: 10-11:15 a.m. Bookstore: before/after 8/10 a.m. Masses - Serra Ctr. Foyer

DOMINGO, 4 de diciembre del 2011 - Segundo Domingo de Adviento (Morado)

MISAS: Misin Antigua - 7:00 a.m. (ingls) Centro Serra - 8:00 a.m. (ingls), 10:00 a.m. (ingls), 12:00 p.m. (espaol) y 5:00 p.m. (ingls) Misin Antigua - 7:00 p.m. (espaol) Clases de Educacin Religiosa grados 1-6: 10:40-11:45 a.m. Centro Parroquial & McKeon Clases de Educacin Religiosa pre-escolar y knder Centro Parroquial & McKeon: 12:00-1:00 p.m.

MONDAY, December 5, 2011 - Parish Offices Closed

LUNES, 5 de diciembre del 2011 - Oficinas Cerradas

[En caso de emergencia, uncin para los enfermos o funeral llame a un Sacerdote al 760-583-3393] Misa diaria (ingls): Capilla Parroquial - 7:30 a.m. No habr Curso - Introduccin al Antiguo Testamento:

[For Anointing of the Sick emergencies and/or funerals, call (760) 583-3393] Daily Parish Chapel Mass: 7:30 a.m.

TUESDAY, December 6, 2011

Daily Parish Chapel Mass: 7:30 a.m. Charismatic Prayer Mtg.: Mission Clare Room - 10:30 a.m. NO Lessons of Faith: Resumes Jan 10, 2012 Youth Faith Formation 6-12 grades: Parish & McKeon Ctrs. - 6:30-8:00 p.m.

MARTES, 6 de diciembre del 2011

Da de: San Nicols Oracin de Intercesin: Capilla - 5:00 p.m. Grupo Emmanuel: Centro McKeon - 6:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. Ensayo del Coro de Grupo de Oracin: Centro Serra 7:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. Clase de Msica (Lupe 760-547-0709): Saln de Msica 7:30 p.m. Clases de Educacin Religiosa grados 7-12: Centro Parroquial - 6:30-8:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, December 7, 2011

Daily Parish Chapel Mass: 7:30 a.m. BINGO (x145): McK Ctr. open at 9:00 a.m., starts 11:30 am Bible Study: Mission Zalvadea Rm. - 6:30-8:00 p.m. Shepherds Choir Rehearsal: Music Rm. - 7:00 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal: Serra Center - 7:00 p.m. Centering Prayer: McKeon Center Rm. #12 - 7:00 p.m. NO Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotion Immaculate Conception Vigil: Chapel - 7:00 p.m.

MIERCOLES, 7 de diciembre del 2011

Da de: San Ambrosio Servicio de Reconciliacin Comunal: San Patricio, Carlsbad (760-729-2866) - 7:00 p.m. Misa (Vigilia) de La Inmaculada Concepcin de Mara 7:00 p.m. (ingls) - Capilla Parroquial

THURSDAY, December 8, 2011-Immaculate Conception

Masses: Serra Center 7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. bilingual Bible Study: Parish Rm.#1 - 8:30-10:00am & 1:30-3:00 pm Youth Ministry Gathering: Rm. #13 - 6:30 p.m. Filipino Choir Rehearsal: Music Room - 7:00 p.m. Bilingual First Communion Prep Class: Rm. 201 - 7:00 p.m.

JUEVES, 8 de diciembre del 2011 - La Inmaculada Concepcin de la Virgen Mara (Da de Precepto)
Misas - Centro Serra: 7:30 a.m. (ingls), 11:00 a.m. (ingls) y 7:00 p.m. (bilinge) No habr Grupo de Oracin

FRIDAY, December 9, 2011

Daily Parish Chapel Mass: 7:30 a.m.

VIERNES, 9 de diciembre del 2011

Da de: San Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin Triduo/Ntra. Sra. de Guadalupe: Capilla Parroquial 7-8:30 p.m. y Convivencia en el Comedor

SATURDAY, December 10, 2011

Daily Parish Chapel Mass: 7:30 a.m. Intercessory Prayer: Rm. #209 - 8:15 a.m. Samoan Choir Rehearsal: Music Room - 8:00 a.m. NO Sacrament of Reconciliation-See page #4 for info. BINGO (x145): McKeon Ctr open at 9:00am, starts 11:30 am KoC Angel Tree Parish Potluck: McK. Ctr. at 6:00pm MASSES: Serra Ctr. - 5:00 p.m. English & 7:00 p.m. Spanish

SABADO, 10 de diciembre del 2011

No habr Sacramento de Reconciliacin (Confesiones) Misa - Centro Serra: 5:00 p.m. (ingls) y 7:00 p.m. (espaol) Triduo/Ntra. Sra. De Guadalupe: Centro Serra - 7-8:30 p.m. y Convivencia en el Comedor

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Carta Para el Segundo Domingo de Adviento

Isaas 40, 1-5; 9-11 2 Pedro 3, 8-14 Marcos 1, 1-6

Yo acostumbraba a ayudar los fines de semana en la Iglesia de San Juan Bautista en la Ciudad de King. Un domingo por la maana yo recib una aturdida llamada del dueo de un motel: uno de nuestros huspedes quera saber a que hora era la Misa del Domingo, y por lo tanto el gerente busc en el directorio de telfonos y encontr nuestro nmero. Cuando yo le dije la hora de la prxima Misa ella estaba confundida porque, ella dijo, Yo pens que esta era la Iglesia Bautista de San Juan. Entonces yo trate de explicarle que San Juan en verdad era Catlico, a pesar de su nombre. Juan fue el que, como la voz de una persona importante, an nos habla de las Escrituras, dicindonos que tengamos una forma nueva de pensar y de actuar; en otras palabras, que seamos convertidos. Su llamada a la conversin significa que nosotros debemos preparar un camino para el Seor, remover lo que detiene a Cristo de entrar en nuestras vidas, alejar lo que nos impide de ver quien es El y lo que El desea darnos. El Bautista le dijo a sus oyentes que cambiaran sus maneras y practicaran justicia. La Iglesia debe de continuar predicando ese mensaje porque nos prepara a recibir a Cristo. Juan el Bautista estaba siguiendo la tradicin de Isaas, utilizando algunas de sus palabras. Isaas se imaginaba el regreso de los Judos de su cautiverio, anunciando la Buena Nueva que Dios mismo haba puesto en libertad; era Dios quien hizo el camino a casa posible y tranquilo porque Dios no renunciara a Su pueblo. El Evangelio de hoy nos dice que Dios nos guiar a una verdadera libertad interior si nosotros hacemos el camino derecho y tranquilo para que Su Palabra entre en nuestras vidas. En una visita a los pueblos en una parroquia Franciscana grande en las Filipinas nosotros tuvimos que crear un camino para nuestro jeep a medida que avanzbamos, movindonos alrededor de rocas y lechos de ros. Eso es simblico de lo que nosotros necesitamos hacer para hacerle un camino a Cristo en nuestras vidas. Juan predicaba el arrepentimiento, la conversin de vida, especialmente la justicia social, enseando que debemos compartir nuestros bienes con aquellos que los necesitan. El bautizo de Juan fue un smbolo de la conversin a la vida nueva, ahogando nuestro egosmo en la piscina de la misericordia de Dios. Juan bautiz al mismo Jess porque Cristo quiso darnos un ejemplo de cmo estar abiertos al llamado de Dios. Jess mismo, tambin bautiz a la gente como smbolo de que El nos traera un tipo de bautizo diferente, uno que pudiera limpiarnos interiormente y darnos vida nueva. En aos recientes, los papas han hecho el llamado para una evangelizacin nueva, un anuncio de la Buena Nueva de Jess. Nosotros necesitamos traducir el Evangelio en palabras e ideas que la sociedad moderna pueda entender.
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Lo que nosotros aprendimos de nios nos ayud a crecer como Cristianos, pero ahora necesitamos comida slida; nosotros necesitamos ver y mostrar que el llamado al arrepentimiento hace un sentido muy bueno y necesario para nuestra sociedad de hoy. Lo que Juan el Bautista hizo en predicar a los soldados y a los comerciantes, dicindoles que fueran honestos, debemos hacerlo y predicar en formas que la gente de hoy pueda entender y aceptar como la Buena Nueva. Esta Buena Nueva es la de ser llamados a compartir en la vida misma de Dios: Jess vino a darnos Su Espritu Santo y es por eso que el sentido pleno de la Navidad es Pentecosts cuando Jess vino a vivir en sus seguidores al recibir el Espritu Santo. El llamado del Bautista es para nosotros continuar cada da nuestra vida nueva, nuestra conversin como seguidores de Jess. Nosotros somos llamados a vivir por el Espritu de Jess. Aquellos que no hacen esto se describen viviendo como de acuerdo con o en la carne; esto significa viviendo como si no hubiera un Dios. Por sus escritos nosotros sabemos cuanto San Francisco sigui la direccin del Espritu y enseo a sus seguidores a hacer lo mismo. Posiblemente suene extrao hablar de Pentecosts durante Adviento, pero eso es lo que Jess vino a darnos, Su Espritu: nosotros recibimos el Espritu cuando escuchamos a Juan el Bautista llamndonos a preparar el camino para Jess quien nos dar Espritu y vida. Yo tengo amigos y familiares que van a la Iglesia Bautista, aunque no sea la de San Juan. Por su sinceridad y su fe ellos me predican; Yo espero que nosotros podamos hacer lo mismo por ellos. Padre John Vaughn, ofm

Ao de Planificacin Final
Si tu has estado leyendo la seccin de negocios en cualquiera de nuestros peridicos locales sin duda te has dado cuenta que las columnas de asesoramiento de la planificacin de impuestos del fin de ao ya comienzan a aparecer. El ltimo trimestre del ao es el momento necesario para tomar una accin para reducir la responsabilidad de los impuestos que est a la vuelta de la esquina. Muchas personas escogen dar donaciones caritativas para reducir sus impuestos. Si este es tu plan, por favor no te olvides de nuestra parroquia. Si tu necesitas hacer un retiro obligatorio de tu IRA este puede hacerse directamente a la iglesia y evitar el impuesto. Sabemos que hay muchas demandas de tus recursos, y muchas organizaciones caritativas pidiendo tu regalo, solo recuerda que lo que tu das a la iglesia se utiliza aqu mismo. Puede ser para alimentar al menos privilegiado, educacin para los jvenes, o servicios para otros sectores de nuestra comunidad, pero se queda aqu. Si hay una necesidad especial que tu desearas que tu regalo sea utilizado solo djanoslo saber con una nota y nosotros honraremos tu deseo. Gracias por todo lo que haces y por todo lo que nos das. Nuestra parroquia es ms fuerte y enfrenta mejor las necesidades locales por tus regalos. Allen Hartman, Gerente de Negocios

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Reunin Informativa Preguntas y Respuestas Semana Seis

P. Cmo la Parroquia hace la diferencia entre el ingreso y los gastos actuales (por ejemplo: el dficit de $130,809 en el ms reciente presupuesto fiscal del ao?) Por muchos aos, la Parroquia ha estado componiendo el presupuesto del dficit por medio de fondos seguros de dos fuentes: Bingo (aprox. $60,000) y la renta de Casa de Amparo ($70,000.) En abril del 2012 Casa de Amparo desocupar el espacio que actualmente estn rentando de la Parroquia, por lo cual, nosotros ya no podremos contar con ese ingreso. De nuevo, yo creo que un vigoroso programa de Co-responsabilidad y una campaa ayudar a la Parroquia a asegurar los recursos que necesitamos. --Padre Chuck (Carlos) Talley, ofm

LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera Lectura - Prepara el camino del Seor; proclama la Buena Nueva (Isaas 40:1-5. 9-11.) Salmo - Mustranos, Seor, tu misericordia y danos tu salvacin (Salmo 85 [84].) Segunda Lectura - El Seor no tarda en guardar su promesa donde est la justicia de Dios (2 Pedro 3:8-14.) Evangelio - Juan Bautista apareci proclamando un bautismo de arrepentimiento (Marcos 1:1-8.)

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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
unes: Martes: Mircoles: Jueves: Viernes: Sbado: Domingo: Is 35:1-10; Lc 5:17-26 Is 10:1-11; Mt 18:12-14 Is 40:25-31; Mt 11:28-30 Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ef 1:3-6, 11-12; Lc 1:26-38 Is 18:17-19; Mt 11:16-19 Eclo 48:1-4, 9-11; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lc 1:46-50, 56-54; 1 Tes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28.

Servicios de Reconciliacin Comunal de Adviento

El Sacramento de Reconciliacin (Confesiones) no se ofrecer en nuestra parroquia los sbados durante Adviento (del 3 al 31 de diciembre.) Los invitamos a asistir a cualquiera de los servicios anotados en la pgina #4 . Servicio de Reconciliacin Comunal en nuestra Parroquia jueves, 15 de diciembre - 7:00 p.m. y sbado, 17 de diciembre - 10:00 a.m. Ambos en el Centro Serra.

REFLEXION/PREGUNTA DE LA SEMANA:
Juan el Bautista sealo a Jess. A ti quien te sealo a Jess?

Fondo Para la Jubilacin de Religiosos - 10 y 11 de diciembre. El sobre especial se encuentra en tu paquete de

sobres (para tu ofrenda dominical.) Por favor sean generosos.

Potluck y Arbol de Angelitos

Los Caballeros de Coln les invitan a una noche de camarera y comunidad. A nuestra celebracin de Adviento (Fiesta Navidea) que ser el sbado, 10 de diciembre en el Centro McKeon a las 6 PM. Admisin: traer un regalo para el Arbol de Angelitos, para beneficio de un nio necesitado esta Navidad y un platillo para compartir. Les pedimos si su apellido comienza con la letra A-I traer un platillo que acompaa el principal, J-P una ensalada y R -Z un postre. Esta es una noche familiar llena de diversin para toda la familia. Tambin tendremos una rifa.

PLANTAS DE NOCHE BUENA

Si le gustara tener una Planta de Noche Buena colocada alrededor del altar EN MEMORIA DE o EN HONOR DE algn familiar o amistad, por favor complete la forma siguiente y regrsela a la Oficina Parroquial NO MAS TARDE DEL MARTES, 13 DE DICIEMBRE DEL 2011. Los nombres se publicarn en el boletn del fin de semana del 24/25 de diciembre del 2011. La donacin sugerida es de $10.00 por planta. Favor de hacer su cheque pagadero a MSLRP.

CURSO DIOCESANO - ENERO 2012

G130s Cristologa (30 horas) Instructor: Ernesto Amezcua, M.A.
Los lunes, del 23 de enero al 2 de abril del 2012 de 6:30 p.m. a 9:30 p.m. (no habr clase el 20 de febrero) en la Parroquia Misin San Luis Rey, 4070 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92057. Para ms informacin o para inscribirse, por favor llamen a Tere Monasi al 760-433-1571.

Favor de escribir en letra de molde

Donador (Su Nombre): ______________________________ En Memoria De (Fallecido): __________________________ En Honor A (Viviente): _______________________________ Si deseas recoger una planta de noche buena, lo puedes hacer despus del 8 de enero.

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Holy Day Of Obligation Wed. December 7, 2011 Parish Chapel:7:00 p.m. (English) Thursday, December 8, 2011 Serra Center: 7:30 a.m. (English), 11:00 a.m. (English w/Montessori School), 7:00 p.m. (Bilingual)

St. John (760-753-6254) Encinitas Dec. 14, 7:00 p.m. MSLRP - BILINGUAL - SERRA CENTER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 7:00 P.M. St. Elizabeth Seton (760-438-3393) - Carlsbad Dec. 16, 7:00 p.m. MSLRP - BILINGUAL - SERRA CENTER SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 10:00 A.M. St. Mark (760-744-1540) - San Marcos Dec. 19, 6:30 p.m. St. Peter (760-728-7034) Fallbrook Dec. 20, 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 11 & Monday, Dec. 12, 2011 Serra Center (All Services in Spanish): 12:00 noon Mass, 7:00 p.m. Mass, Misa de Gallo at 12:00 midnight, followed by Vigil thru 4:00 a.m., Maanitas from 4:00-6:00 a.m., fellowship 6:00 a.m. in the McKeon Ctr., then Mass at 7:00 p.m. followed by fellowship in the McKeon Ctr.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Fulfills Christmas Day Obligation Saturday, December 24, 2011

(NO Reconciliation, 7:30 a.m., 5:00 or 7:00 p.m. Masses)

CHRISTMAS EVE

ADVENT COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICES

Our parish will NOT be holding the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturdays from 11/26 thru 12/31. We encourage you to attend any of the following services during this Advent. St. Francis (760-945-8000) - Vista Dec. 1, 1:00 p.m. St. Francis (760-945-8000) - Vista Dec. 1, 7:00 p.m. Nativity (858-756-1911) - Rancho Santa Fe Dec. 5, 7:00 p.m. St. James-Leo (858-481-6788) - Solana Beach Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m. St. Patrick (760-729-2866) Carlsbad Dec. 7, 7:00 p.m. St. Mary (760-722-1688) - Oceanside Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m.

Serra Center: 4:00 p.m. Childrens Mass (English), 6:00 p.m. Family Mass (English), 8:00 p.m. (Spanish), 10:00 p.m. (English) Old Mission Church: *12:00 Midnight Mass (English) (*Call 760-757-3250 for reservations)

CHRISTMAS DAY
Holy Day Of Obligation Sunday, December 25, 2011 (NO 5:00 or 7:00 p.m. Masses) Old Mission Church: 7:00 a.m. (English) Serra Center: 8:00 a.m. (English), 10:00 a.m. (English), and 12:00 noon (Spanish)