The Fourth Sunday of Advent

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2 The Jubilee Year of Mercy The Fourth Sunday of Advent I wish that the Jubilee Indulgence may reach each one as a genuine experience of God's mercy, which comes to meet each person in the Face of the Father who welcomes and forgives, forgetting completely the sin committed. Pope Francis The Jubilee Year of Mercy--- features a very special plenary indulgence -- the complete remission of all temporal punishment due to sin. Pope Francis is seeking to make the indulgence as widely available as possible. In the extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, a Holy Door is to be opened in every cathedral around the world, as well as in particular shrines to symbolize the blessings that God wants to give to anyone who asks. Bishop McGrath has established three Holy Doors in the Diocese of San Jose. These can be found at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph (San Jose) and at the churches of Our Lady of Guadalupe (San Jose) and Our Lady of Peace (Santa Clara). These doors will be formally opened on or shortly after December 13, 2015 so that the faithful can encounter God's mercy and be strengthened to be merciful to others as God has been merciful to them. Conditions for Gaining a Plenary Indulgence: Exclude all attachment to sin Go to sacramental confession Receive Eucharistic Communion Pray for the intentions of the Holy Father May only be obtained once per day. You may receive the plenary indulgence for yourself or offer it for a person in purgatory. For more information on the Jubilee Year of Mercy, go to: Deacon Daniel Hernandez An Investment In Your Parish For many years our Catholic parishes & schools have benefited from the charitable gifts of appreciated property from many good and generous people. Year-end giving becomes an important consideration for many people in these last weeks of the year If you are able to make a gift of appreciated stock, properties, or cash, while reducing your tax liability, please contact Chuck Tully (ctully@dsj.org) or (650) Z z Please Pray For the Sick & Homebound Fr. Thierry Geris, Terry Flynn, Jen Kush, Tina Reyes, Andrea Binger, Desmond Fitzgerald, Raissa Foka, Lydia Li, Della Scott, Joan Copenhagen, Tom Bednar, Renee Thompson, Leonard Jurgensen, Rosamila Agluba, Rodialo J. Nardo, Romulo de Grano, Maria Merlitti, Helene McKelvey, Msgr. Eugene Boyle, Stephen Lee, John Bertussi, Hanadi Pratt, Scott Simon For the Recently Deceased Gearailt Cummins, Kay Donahoo, Alice Lundin, Ed Olsen, Ron Bednar, Juan A. de Leon, Carmen Santa Gadea, Henrietta Ferry, Clem Duerr, Kathy Gibbs, Ed Lam, Jerry Feeley, Fred Carelli, Kate Church, Gary Stelle, Sr., Anne-Marie Kroeger, Jean Galvin, Gloria Carmichael, Alice McCarty, Marie Kieraldo, John Nittler Pray For Lists guidelines: Have permission from the person to be listed. Go through the Pastoral Home Ministry to list the names. Names will be on the list for 3 months and then be removed. Can request names to be continued after 3 months. Contact the Pastoral Home Ministry x22 or fongmt@hotmail.com Mass Intentions Sunday, December 20: 4th Sunday of Advent 7:30 am STA... Chris McChristian 9:00 am SAG... Malachi Ku-Borden(SI) 10:30 am OLR... Alice McCarty 10:30 am STA... Andrew & Frances Galea Readings: Micah 5:1-4a/Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19/Hebrews 10:5-10/Luke 1:39-45 Monday, December 21: St. Peter Canisius 8:30 am OLR... All Souls 12:15 pm STA... Paul Chi-Yuan Lo Readings: Song of Songs 2:8-14 or Zeph 3:14-18a/Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21/Luke 1:39-45 Tuesday, December 22 8:30 am OLR... Tom Simpkins 12:15 pm STA... All Souls Readings: 1 Samuel 1:24-28/1 Samuel 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd/Luke 1:46-56 Wednesday, December 23: St. John Kanty 12:15 pm STA... Vince Giovannotto Readings: Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24/Psalm 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14/Luke 1:57-66 Thursday, December 24: Christmas Eve 5:00 pm SAG... Tsung Chai Koo Readings: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/ Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29/Luke 1:67-79 Friday, December 25: Christmas Day 9:00 am SAG... In Thanksgiving for the Encarnacion, Pedron, Mananes, & Viray Families 10:30 am STA... For All Parishioners Readings: Isaiah 9:1-6/Psalm 96: 1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13/Titus 3:4-7/Luke 2:1-14 Saturday, December 26: St. Stephen 12:15pm STA... Mary Ann Trojak Readings: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Psalm 31:3cd-4, 6 & 8ab, 16bc &17/Matt 10:17-22 Sunday, December 27: Holy Family 9:00 am SAG... Malachi Ku-Borden(SI) 10:30 am OLR... Alice & Leo McCarty 10:30 am STA... James Cesano, Sr. Readings: 1 Sam 1:20-22, 24-28/Psalm 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10/1John 3:1-2, 21-24/Luke 2:41-52 Holiday Hours The Pastoral Center will close for the Christmas Holidays, December We will be open again on Tuesday, December 29.

3 Parish This Week s Highlights Sunday, December 20 1:00 pm...baptism (OLR) 2:00 pm...quinceañera (SAG) Monday, December 21 7:30 pm...tmc Spiritual Educ (THLib) Tuesday, December 22 12:00 pm...piano Tuning (OLR) Wednesday, December 23 10:00 am...piano Tuning (SAG) 2:00 pm...piano Tuning (STA) Thursday, December 24 Christmas Eve Check schedule to the right for Mass times Friday, December 25 Christmas Day Check schedule to the right for Mass times Saturday, December 26 9:30 am...pageant Rehearsal (SAG) 10:30 am...baptism Class (PC1st) 11:00 am...cantonese Scripture (PC2nd) 11:30 am...pageant Rehearsal (OLR) Save The Date Mark your calendars and save the date for our annual day of reflection on Social Justice on February 20, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at. Details and registration forms coming soon. Presider Schedule The Holy Family Dec 27, Channing Ave. Sat 5:00 pm... Fr. Luong Sun 9:00 am... Fr. Stanley Sun 11:00 am (Byzantine) Fr. Hernandez 751 Waverley St. Sun 7:30 am... Fr. Hester Sun 8:45 am... Fr. Marini Sun 10:30 am Fr. Stanley Sun 12:00 pm... Fr. Verelli,, O.P Cowper St. Sun 9:00 am (Spanish)... Fr. Mikalonis Sun 10:30 am Fr. Luong STA Kids Faith Formation News No classes December 20, 26, and January 3. We invite you to savor this holiday time with friends and family as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Classes will resume on January 10. If you have children between the ages of 4 and 10, it is not too late to register for our classes. Please join us as we help our children grow in their understanding of God and our Church and in their relationship with Jesus. Wishing all our families a very Merry Christmas and peace and blessings in the New Year. St. Vincent de Paul Collection - Next Sunday! The goal of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is to offer tangible assistance to those in need on a person to person basis and to offer spiritual services. A key strength of the Society is in the personalized delivery of help. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. St. Vincent de Paul has thousands of volunteers all over the world, including Parish. Your generosity in this Sunday s 2nd collection will assist our own local conference of St. Vincent de Paul to help our neighbors in need. All Liturgical Ministers Invited All Liturgical Ministers are invited to a gathering with renowned Liturgist, Composer, and Catechist, Janet Sullivan-Whittaker on January 9 from 9am-11:30am at St. Simon, 1860 Grant Rd, Los Altos. Please RSVP to Nora Lundin, nlundin@dsj.org or , ext. 14. Phase II Solar Update We are profoundly grateful for the generosity of the STA parishioners in both donations and assistance towards making the SAG-SESS solar project a reality. We have received $35,804 of the contributions and have 7 pledges remaining to be honored to reach our goal of $37,245. The project will be scheduled to begin installation on December 19 and we expect to be producing solar energy by the end of the year. Christmas Poinsettias & Flowers We need your help in making our churches look beautiful for the Christmas Season. Won t you consider making a donation toward a poinsettia plant in remembrance of a loved one or just as a gift from you? Special Christmas Flower Envelopes are available in the vestibules or in the back of church. All of your gifts will be greatly appreciated. Widow & Widower's Group Outing - Save The Date The W (Wild Bunch) Widows and Widowers will will dine in the back room at Harry's Hofbrau in Redwood City on January 14th the second Thursday this month. Hospitality Time from 5:00 and Dinner from 5:30 till 7:30. Need a ride? Call Roland at For reservations, Helen Short at: helen5576@att.net

4 December 20, 2015 Weekly Stewardship Report December 13 (Week 24) Offertory by Mass: Sat, 5:00pm (SAG)...$1,114 Sun, 7:30am (STA).. $1,195 Sun, 8:45am (STA)....$704 Sun 9:00am (OLR).. $1,061 Sun 9:00am (SAG).. $1,376 Sun 10:30am (OLR). $1,276 Sun 10:30am (STA)... $255 Sun 12:00pm (STA). $480 Online Giving $2,000 Mail $334 Total $9,795 Goal $11,500 2nd- St. Eliz. Seton $8,342 Thank you for sharing God s Gifts! 2015 Annual Diocesan Appeal Update Our ADA totals as of December 1, 2015 are: Total pledged: $158,143 Total paid: $153,384 Total Potential Refund: $30,747 Number of Donors: 327 Please redeem your pledge by December 31st. We have used much of our rebate to help us pay for unexpected repairs and improvements to our parish facilities. Thank you for your support of Bishop McGrath and our local Church. Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Schedule Thursday, December 24, 2015 Christmas Eve Masses 5:00pm Fr. Stanley 6:00pm Fr. Lavagetto, O.P. Midnight Fr. Morgan (Latin) 5:00pm Fr. Luong 7:00pm Fr. Mikalonis (Spanish) ***************************************** Friday, December 25, 2015 Christmas Day Masses 9:00am Fr. Luong 7:30am Fr. Hester 10:30am Fr. Stanley 12pm Fr. Ramelow, O.P. (Latin) 10:30am Fr. Mikalonis

5 Welcome new parishioners to Parish! We encourage you to register as members of our growing family. Please your name, address, and phone to Current members please contact the Pastoral Center to update your information. KEY REFERENCES DC... Dermody Center DCCh Dermody Center Chapel OLR.. Church OLRH OLR Church Hall KC... OLR Kerry s Corner PC... Pastoral Center SAG.. St. Albert the Great Church SAGH SAG Hospitality Ctr. HOLY SACRAMENTS Please contact the Pastoral Center at for more information. Anointing of the Sick: By request or every first Monday of the month after the 7:15 am Mass. Every first Friday at the 8:30 am and 12:15pm Mass. Christian Initiation: Become a Catholic or renew your Catholic faith (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation) as an adult, youth or child. Funeral: Arrange for a Funeral, Memorial Mass or graveside service for a loved one. Infant Baptism: Preparation may begin before or after the birth of your child. Marriage: Arrangements need to be made at least six months prior to the proposed marriage date. ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE STAFF, & COMMITTEES Main Phone: (650) Business & Operations Manager: Chuck Tully ext. 20 ctully@dsj.org Admin Assts: Cathy Miller ext. 24, camiller@dsj.org; Ron Aranha, raranha@dsj.org Pastoral Stewardship Council: (every 2nd Wed. 7:00 pm OLRH) Chair: Steve Carter (SCarter@ aslcpa.com); Vice-Chair: Anne Morrison (ahbert55@aol. com); Secretary: Gabe Kralik (gabekralik@thujaglobal.com) SESS.. St. Elizabeth Seton School SESA. SES Auditorium STA... Church THB.. STA - Thomas House Basement THD.. STA - Thomas House Dining Room THL.. STA - Thomas House Library Community Life: Anne Morrison (650) Green Committee: Katia Reeves (katia.reeves@sbcglobal.net) Human Concerns Committee: Chair: Paul Chestnut (650) St. Vincent de Paul Society: (650) For truck donation pickup (650) Parish Site Committees: STA: Kay Williams ; OLR: Chris Lundin clundin@stanford.edu; SAG: Pat Briggs (650) ; Kathleen Hart (650) ; St. Elizabeth Seton School (Daughters of Charity): 1095 Channing Avenue (650) Principal: Evelyn Rosa Advancement Director: Danielle Ambler (650) STA Photography: (650) , photography@ paloaltocatholic.org PALOALTOPHOTOG/SpecialR1 Stanford Hospital Chaplaincy: Catholic Chaplain: Fr. Robert McKay (650) rmckay@ stanfordhealthcare.org Lucile Packard Children s Hospital Chaplaincy: Rev. Diana Brady (650) Widows/Widowers Group: Lorraine Dabney (650)