Sharing Faith, Celebrating Traditions, and Serving Each Other to the Praise and Glory of God.

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Holy Redeemer Church & Office 2411 Montrose Ave.

La Crescenta, CA 91214 St. James the Less Office 4651 Dunsmore Ave.

people: Abraham, our father in faith, his wife Sarah, Simeon, and the prophetess Anna.

impossible a child, even though each was past the age of generating and giving birth to a child.

Isaac, their son, was the fulfillment of God s promise to them.

They, too, waited for the fulfillment of a promise. They awaited the arrival of Christ the Lord.

him to the Lord. Advent was the time during which we waited for the coming of the Lord.

the Lord Jesus present in the word proclaimed this day.

1 Holy Redeemer Church & Office 2411 Montrose Ave. Montrose, CA (818) St James the Less Church 4625 Dunsmore Ave. La Crescenta, CA St. James the Less Office 4651 Dunsmore Ave. La Crescenta, CA (818) God s Word Today Have you ever waited for something for a very long time? The Scripture readings for this feast of the Holy Family focus our attention on four elderly people: Abraham, our father in faith, his wife Sarah, Simeon, and the prophetess Anna. Abraham and Sarah trusted in the word of God, even though what was promised seemed absolutely impossible a child, even though each was past the age of generating and giving birth to a child. They waited for many years for an offspring. Isaac, their son, was the fulfillment of God s promise to them. Simeon and Anna were two older people who were in the temple almost constantly. They, too, waited for the fulfillment of a promise. They awaited the arrival of Christ the Lord. Today we hear what happens when Joseph and Mary bring the child Jesus to the temple to consecrate him to the Lord. Advent was the time during which we waited for the coming of the Lord. Like Abraham, Sarah, Simeon, and Anna, let us welcome the fulfilled promise of God let us welcome the Lord Jesus present in the word proclaimed this day. From Saint Margaret Sunday Missal, copyright J. S. Paluch Company Find Us Online! Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00 PM at Holy Redeemer Sunday Masses 8:30 AM at St. James 10:00 AM at Holy Redeemer 11:30 AM at St. James 5:30 PM at Holy Redeemer Daily Masses Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 AM at Holy Redeemer Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:00 AM at St. James Sharing Faith, Celebrating Traditions, and Serving Each Other to the Praise and Glory of God.

2 K eep in your prayers Mary Abarca, Kathryn Ausburn, Rocco Barbaro, Jane Beck, John Blackman, Matt Brady, Angela Branch, Becky & Frank Buckley, Emma Bundy, Esperanza Calderon, Ray Clark, Robert Corda, Jr., Marcella D Amore, Fevelyn dela Cruz, Stephanie Diaz, Barbara Diekmann, Madeline Doctors, Sharon Donoghue, Paul Dries, Annette Em, Fe Gaetos, Antonio Garcia, Clarissa Garcia, Betty Gentry, Dale Goeden, Florentina Gonzalez, Andy Gutierrez, Joe & Rosemary Hegenbart, John Henderson, Austin Hovivian, Barbara Johnson, Marge Kamiadakis, William & Jeanne Kearns, Richard Kelley, Ken & Theresa Lau, Pilar Legaspi, Anthony Leinenweber, Cristin Lethco, Brent Lewis, JD Looper, Gladys Manning, Norma Marchek, Betty Martinez, Larry Martinez, Bill McAndrew, John McGuire, Margaret McMillan Brian Mertes, Marge Montgomery, Susan Moorehead, Thom Mrozek, Don Mulligan, Carla Nakamura, Lilia Naverrete, John Nielsen, Sr., Sal Nuno, Rose Owens, Juan Pimental, Landon Puskas, Les Quito, Carol Redfern, The Residents at Oak Park Convalescent Nursing Home, The Residents at Verdugo Vista Healthcare Center, Maria Reyes, Joel Roa, Sylvia Rodriquez, Fanny Saavedra, Ginna Sima-Wetherby, Bernardo Sinisterra, Dan Snee, Tiffany Sauer Stacy; Brian Stanley, Bob Stockemer, Janette Supp, Veronica Swiercz, Sandy Tirotta, Ofelia Valladares, Paddy Wilson, Father Dale Yurkovic, Vivian Young Connect with 2014 Pray for our Military Raul Acevedo USNR; Capt; Bryan Bogardus; Carlos Brown; Brandon Buys; Capt. Eric Cadena; Capt. Christina Cadena-Shelton; Gunnery Sergeant Dan Cortes USMC; Andrew Elkin USArmy; Lt. Brett Everett; Christopher Falzone USMC; Staff Sgt. Louis Figueroa; Lance Corporal Zac Garcia USMC; PFC Daniel Gotas; Justin Hughes; Jarred Joyce USMC; Nick Lanzafame USMC; Jeremy MacKintosh USAF; Kyle Jesse Marquez USN; 1st. Lt. Bryan McCauley USArmy; Mike McDonald; Grant McGregor; Abraham Miranda; Cesar Nader; Capt. Israel Navarro USMC; Lt. Col. Thomas O'Donoghue USArmy; Jessica Pena; Sergeant Jeffrey Rendler USArmy; Jeffery Salvator National Guard; Lt. Commander Greg J. Sedillos USN; Michelle Sharp USArmy; Staff Sgt. John Stedman; Brendon Terry USMC; Staff Sgt. Erica Thill; Specialist Christopher Villagracia; PFC Wyatt Westhoff; Doug Zembeic Parish Mass Intentions 4:00 PM Saturday Vigil, December 27 Carl Schwarz+ Bella Brendel Sunday, December 28 Pat Monteleone 8:30 AM John McMenemy+ 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Mel Eday+ Ray Clark+ 5:30 PM For the People Monday, December 29 Primitiva Gantan+ 8:00 AM Gaetos Family Tuesday, December 30 8:00 AM 8:00 AM Angelina Serrano+ Denise Rada Rowena De Vera+ Father Ed Dover Wednesday, December 31 Nino Simone+ Brother Patrick Ryan Health 4:00 PM For the People Thursday, January 1 10:00 AM For the People Friday, January 2 8:00 AM Gary Barnes+ Saturday, January 3 8:00 AM Louis Baker+ Prayer List Being Renewed Beginning Jan 1, we will be renewing the prayer list for the sick and those serving in the military each month. Please contact the church office if you know someone who is gravely ill or serving overseas in the military so we can include them in our prayers. Feast of Mary, Mother of God, Jan 1 Dec 31 4PM at Holy Redeemer Jan 1 10AM at St. James Living God s Word The letter to the Colossians urges us to put on love. Does that motivate you to change the way you treat someone in your parish community, or to mend a rift with a member of your family? Copyright 2013, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

T V Mass for the Homebound Sunday TV Mass is available for those homebound at 9:00 AM on KDOC-TV, Channel 56 or Charter 165. Check your TV listings for cable/satellite channels.

3 T V Mass for the Homebound Sunday TV Mass is available for those homebound at 9:00 AM on KDOC-TV, Channel 56 or Charter 165. Check your TV listings for cable/satellite channels. Note: TV Mass does not meet the Sunday Mass obligation for the faithful who are able to attend in person. Today s Readings First Reading Those who honor their parents will be greatly blessed and will atone for sins (Sirach 3:2-6,12-14) or Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3. Psalm Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways (Psalm 128) or Psalm 105. Second Reading Be thankful; do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus (Colossians 3:12-21 [12-17]) or Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, Gospel The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom (Luke 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Thursday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Friday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:29 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Connect With Your Faith We Are God s Holy Family The scriptures of Israel are filled with many stories of barren couples who were miraculously granted the gift of children by God. Surely the best known among these is the first reading from today, from which Luke took inspiration when he recounted the miraculous birth of John the Baptist to Zechariah and Elizabeth, and the more miraculous birth of Jesus to Mary and Joseph. In each instance, we are given examples or role models of those who trusted in God. More than examples of those who trust, they are models of selfsurrender. They abandoned their own presuppositions and prejudices about the workings of the world and turned their lives over to belief in a God who can make life grow where none ought to; a God who can turn death around into a new and unimagined life; a God who can, today, take a tiny child of humble parents in an insignificant town and make him into a light for all the world. This is what we, as God s holy family, are called to do each day: to trust not in ourselves and the way we think things should be, but to open ourselves and surrender ourselves in faith to a God of endless promise. Copyright 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Santo Nino Grand Celebration All devotees of the Holy Child are invited to attend Mass in honor of the Holy Infant Jesus ~ Santo Nino at the Historic Faith Center of the San Pedro Region (SS. Peter and Paul Church) at 1015 Lagoon Ave, Wilmington, on Saturday Jan 17, at 10 AM. Bishop Joseph Sartoris will be the main celebrant. There will be a Grand Procession immediately following the Mass featuring the Holy Infant of Prague carroza and anda for the Santo Niño de Atocha. Children dressed as Santo Nino from different parts of the world will also join the caravan. Complimentary lunch at Sullivan Hall will be offered after the Procession and Mass. Questions? Contact Mr. Jun Hingco at ext 23 or the church at sppc@sbcglobal.net Morning Star Morning Star refers to the last star near the eastern horizon that is visible to the naked eye before the sun rises and the star becomes invisible (usually the morning star is Venus which, of course, is not a start by a planet.) The title Morning Star is given to Mary. She is symbolically the last star visible in the sky before Jesus, the Light of the World, enters the human race. One of the morning prayers familiar to Catholics of the past several generations (and often pasted on bathroom mirrors) is the morning offering: O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart, in union with the holy sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, for the intentions of all our associates, and in particular for the intention recommended this month by the Holy Father. - from The Little Blue Book: Advent and Christmas Seasons

4 S acraments Baptism Baptisms are held on the First Sunday during the 10 AM Mass at HR Third Sunday during the 11:30 AM Mass at SJ Baptism Prep (group session): First Saturday of month. Reconciliation Call the Parish Office to make an appointment. First Communion The two-year journey for children is through our Religious Education Office or the school. Register through our website. Confirmation The two-year journey is open to all High School teenagers. Visit the website: Matrimony Contact the Parish Office upon engagement; at least six months is needed for preparation of this joyous sacrament! Holy Orders/Religious Orders Anyone interested in a religious life as a priest, deacon, or sister should contact Father Ed. Ordained Servants Rev. Edward Dover V.F., Pastor Rev. Msgr. Marc Trudeau, Weekend Support Rev. Msgr. John Foley Pastor Emeritus-Holy Redeemer Rev. George Brincat Pastor Emeritus-Our Lady of Lourdes Deacon Joe Hegenbart Connect to Traditions Funerals Our Bereavement Ministry is available to help you and your family plan a liturgy celebrating the life of a loved one. Call the Parish Office. Anointing of the Sick Hospitals no longer inform churches when parishioners are admitted. Anointing of the Sick is offered to those who may be facing surgery, be seriously ill or dying. If you or someone you know wishes to be anointed, call the Parish Office to arrange for a visit from a priest. You may be anointed multiple times. Treasures From Our Traditions In the last century, a few new feasts were blended into the Church year, including today s. After World War I, the chaos of daily life in Europe made its impact felt on the family structure. Partly to offer Christians an image of hope and holiness in married family life, and also to promote the welfare of children, today s feast was invented in In 1969, it became a feast of Christmas. The prayers today remind us not only of family life, but of life in the community of faith. We ponder the mystery of a God who loves us dearly enough to embrace the struggles, joys, and daily sorrows of family life. The message of Christmas shines through: God-with-us is available to us in the ordinary patterns of our lives and commitments. The lives of people who raise their children in difficult circumstances, and of people who remain faithful to life in the Church in spite of some of their own family struggles, occupy a special place in our hearts today in prayer. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Mass Intentions Please visit the church office, call, or if you would like to offer a Mass for a loved one. We have a selection of cards for you to send. Starting immediately, you can only schedule four Masses at a time each month. Plan at least 2-3 months ahead of time for special requests. Servants of Holy Redeemer St. James the Less Catholic Community Servants of Prayer & Worship Claire McLiam Servants of Music Ministry Amelia Acosta Charlotte Lansberg Michael Paul Leon Servants of Christian Formation Michael Paul Leon Susan Romero Trish Swords Servants of Administration Deirdre Cascelli Alexa Ruegg Kathy McCauley Doug Sinning

5 Connect to Information A re you new to the parish? Have you moved? To register or update your family s information, please go to our parish website: Go to Welcome, then Register. This Week in Our Parish Community Sunday, December 28 RCIA HR St. John XXIII Room 10:00 AM Life Teen HR Healy Hall 6:30 PM Monday, December 29 Bible Study HR Healy Hall Conference 1 10:00 AM Women of Grace HR St. John XXIII Room 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 30 Bible Study SJ PC 101 9:00 AM Life Teen Bible Study SJ PC 102 6:30 PM Boy Scouts #303 SJ Msgr. Barry Hall 6:30 PM Boy Scouts #317 HR Healy Hall 7:00 PM RCIA HR St. John XXIII 7:00 PM Saturday, January 3 Baptism Session Elizabeth Lewis Room 10:00 AM The Parish Council wishes to thank everyone who took the time to complete our survey in October. The results are still being studied for the 10 year plan. The outcome of the survey, including the comments, will be available on the parish website in January. For those who don t have a computer, we will provide paper copies at the parish offices for you to pick up. Please call ahead to reserve a copy. Los Angeles Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) The East San Fernando District meeting of the ACCW will be held on Wednesday, Jan 21, at 9:30 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church (215 Foothill Blvd, La Canada). The speaker will be Rev. John W. Love, D. Min. His topic will be Military Chaplains: Bringing Faith to the Fight. Mass will be at 11AM followed by a catered luncheon. The meeting is free, but the luncheon is $10, prepaid! Deadline for reservations is Jan 14. Make your check payable to Ellie Martin and mail it to her at 5438 Rock Castle Drive, La Canada, CA (Allow 5 days for postal service) For information call Ellie at OneLife.LA: January 17 OneLife LA invites all people to join them in declaring a commitment to valuing and protecting all human life, particularly the most vulnerable in our community. They look forward to seeing you, your families and your communities for their first annual OneLife LA event! The event will begin with a walk up Temple Street, across Grand Avenue and down 1st Street, culminating in a family-friendly picnic with music, entertainment, food trucks, and exhibits from community organizations. Time 9:30am: Doors Open at La Placita Olvera 10:00am Welcome and Walk begins 12:00pm Program begins with speakers and music at Grand Park 3:00pm Event concludes Location Starts at La Placita Olvera, Downtown LA.

6 D id You Know? Shopping mall safety tips It s easy for kids to get sidetracked with all the sights, sounds, and smells surrounding us at holiday time. It is especially important to monitor your children when taking them through the mall during the Christmas season. If children become separated from you, teach them to look for a safe stranger who can help them. For example, a mom with kids or the cash register person can help a child who is lost. Avoid telling children to go to the manager. Any adult in a suit, who looks important, can look like the manager to a child. Children must be told never to leave the mall or store to go looking for you in the parking lot. Let them know that you would never go outside or leave until you are reunited -- no matter what anyone else tells them. Bulletin Material Please submit information via to bulletin.editor@hr-sj.org. Deadline is Friday by 10AM for the following weekend bulletin. Church Offices Closed The church offices will be closed Dec 31 at Noon and all day Jan 1 and Jan 2. Connect to the Community Brothers Helpers Ministry Contact: Tad (818) Monday- St. Bede Tuesday- Holy Redeemer Wednesday La Canada Presbyterian Church Thursday St. James the Less 3:00 PM Food Prep 5:20 PM Package Food 6:00 PM Depart for La Placita Archdiocese Highlights Auxiliary Bishop Alexander Salazar ordained eight men to the transitional diaconate on Nov 22 at Our Lady of Grace Church. The newly ordained, most in their late 20s, are from St. John s Seminary in Camarillo. Their brief diaconate ends on May 30 of next year, when they will be ordained to the priesthood. Msgrs. Felix Diomartich, age 100, Richard Murray, age 99, and John Fosselman, age 98, have spent their lives serving others. These three priests who are preparing to celebrate nearly 300 years of life have brought Catholics in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles closer to God through their words and through the sacraments. Their tireless example continues to inspire the faithful to be more like Christ. See the Archdiocese website for complete stories at The Cabrini Literary Guild You are invited to a Day of Recollection on Jan 8 at the Sacred Heart Retreat House, in Alhambra. Registration starts at 9:15 AM, Convocation starts at 10:00 AM by Fr. Tim McGowan, followed by confession and Holy Mass. Cost is $30 (lunch included)due on Dec 31. For reservations, call Laurie Leask at (323) or lola3058@aol.com. Mention if joining the car pool. Mass at the Cathedral Take your out of town guests to our Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels to celebrate Mass for New Years Day. Dec 31: Vigil Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God 5:00 Mass of Remembrance for the Deceased (bilingual) Jan 1: Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God 8 AM English Mass 10AM English Mass 12:30 PM Spanish Mass Visit the Cathedral website at or call to get times for daily and Sunday Masses. Also, visit their wonderful gift shop.

James - Holy Redeemer School is accepting applications for grades TK - 7. Our school program includes a solid academic program, Religion, Music, Violin, Art, Science Camp, Spanish to name a few.

7 Connect to Our School St. James - Holy Redeemer School Susan Romero School Principal sjhrprincipal@yahoo.com St James Campus (TK - 5th grade): Office Manager: Chris Chisholm Holy Redeemer Campus (6-8th grade): Office Manager: Valentina Parris St. James - Holy Redeemer School is accepting applications for grades TK - 7. Our school program includes a solid academic program, Religion, Music, Violin, Art, Science Camp, Spanish to name a few. Come and see how our school helps to build faith-filled, responsible learners. Providence In Focus Providence High School will be hosting a workshop in preparation for the High School Placement Test for 8th grade students,as well as a hands on opportunity to explore their award winning Media, Medical and Technology Focus Programs for grades 6-8 on Thurs, Jan 8, 4:15 to 7:30 PM. A pizza dinner will be provided. Parents, if you missed their Open House, they will be conducting a tour of the campus with a Q and A session starting at 6:30 PM. Registration is required. Providence is located at 511 S. Buena Vista St. in Burbank. See their website at or call ext From Our Principal, Mrs. Romero I am proud to share some information about our alumni that are now freshman at St. Francis. Each year, with parent permission, we receive the first semester grades. This gives us data, beyond anecdotal information about how our former students are doing in high school. Of the results received, all the students made honor roll! Additionally they received comments such as Citizenship is commendable, outstanding work and solid effort and achievement. Congratulations! Keep up the great work! St. James Holy Redeemer School wishes all of our parishioners a joyful Christmas and a New Year full of blessings

8 Information Page-Advertising Sponsors Bulletin for Sunday: December 28, 2014 Number of Pages Sent: 1 through 7 Special Instructions: NOTE TO INCLUDE Bulletin Number: Church Name and Address: St James the Less 4625 Dunsmore Ave La Crescenta, Ca Contact: Alexa Ruegg Telephone: (818) bulletin.editor@hr-sj.org

Christmas at St. James and Holy Redeemer The Girl and Boy Scouts visited our BVM Sisters at their convent just before Christmas.

Christmas at St. James and Holy Redeemer The Girl and Boy Scouts visited our BVM Sisters at their convent just before Christmas. St James the Less Church 4625 Dunsmore Ave. La Crescenta, CA 91214 Holy Redeemer Church & Office 2411 Montrose Ave. Montrose, CA 91020 (818)249-2008 St. James the Less Office 4651 Dunsmore Ave. La Crescenta,