Second Sunday of Advent December 10, 2017 Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.

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1 MARIA REGINA PARISH 2150 W. 135th Street, Gardena, CA Office: (310) After-Hours, Emergencies: (323) (call/text) Second Sunday of Advent December 10, 2017 Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. -- Mark 1:3 Pastor: Rev. Sang Van Tran Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Msgr. Thomas M. Acton Sunday Mass: Rev. Amaechi Ugwu, S.J. Permanent Deacons: Dn. Matthew Van P. Nguyen Dn. Ramon Nuñez Special Ministry: Jül Marie Hermosísima Receptionist: Manuela Castañeda School Principal: Mrs. Lynnette Lino School Office: (310) Second Collection: December 9-10, 2017 Retirement Fund for Religious (RFR) The RFR supports the religious communities in need for our Catholic sisters, brothers, and priests in religious orders. Please give to those who have given a lifetime. Confirmation Students: Christmas Wrap Project The confirmation students would like for parents and members of our church who live in Gardena and want to receive Christmas toys/gifts to register with our church. Additionally, the confirmation students need donations of toys, books, gift cards, and games for children ages 1 to 14 years old. Date: Saturday, December 23, 2017 Time: Noon to 4pm Where: Maria Regina Church (Cafeteria) For more information, please call our church office at (310) Collect Prayer Almighty and merciful God, may no earthly undertaking hinder those who set out in haste to meet your Son, but may our learning of heaven wisdom grain us admittance to his company. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. with Rev. Reynaldo B. Matunog, J.C.L. at Maria Regina Church When: Monday, December 11, 2017 Time: 7:00 PM Where: Maria Regina Church All are invited, especially our Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, Catechists, and Music Ministry! How are you preparing yourself this Advent? A voice cries out in the desert, prepare the way of the Lord!. Isaiah 40:3 Roman Missal Mass Schedule English: Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM Saturday, 5:30 PM Sunday, 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM Adoration: 1 st Friday each month, 7: :00 PM Spanish: Domingo (Sunday), 12 Noon/Mediodía Viernes Oracion Crecimiento en la Fé, 6:30 PM Hora Santa: Cada Primer Martes del Mes a las 7:30 PM Vietnamese: Saturday, 7:00 PM Thursday, 6:30 PM Prayer Group, after morning Mass on Saturday Confessions: Saturday 4:00 PM or anytime by appointment. Baptism, Marriage, Quinceañera: Please call the office. Sick Calls: Please call the office.

2 Daily Bible Readings Lecturas diarias de la biblia Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of The Blessed Virgin Mary, nos Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, Maria Regina School Invites You! Wednesday, 6:00pm December 20, 2017 Parish Hall You are invited to donate Christmas flowers such as poinsettias to the church. Please bring your flowers to the church on December Sunday Collections: December 2-3, 2017 Sunday.....$6,358 Repair & Maintenance Fund $2,089 Thank you for your generosity to Maria Regina Church. Gracias por su generosidad a la Iglesa Maria Regina. HAVE YOU REMEMBERED YOUR PARISH IN YOUR WILL, TRUST, OR ESTATE PLANNING? You may wish to name your parish as a beneficiary on an insurance or other financial instruments. Our legal title: For the Sole Benefit of Maria Regina Church, 2150 West 135th Street, Gardena, CA, Thank you for your consideration. MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, December 9 7:00am Vocations 5:30pm Herminia del Rosario Sunday, December 10 8:00am Martha Nguyễn Thi Cio 10:00am The Gomez Family 12:00 Noon Inocencio Leyva Monday, December 11 7:00am All Souls Tuesday, December 12 5:00am Parish Intentions 7:00am Các Linh Hồn All Souls 7:00pm Parish Intentions Wednesday, December 13 7:00am Sr. Tiffany Dang (Birthday) Thursday, December 14 7:00am Manuel Bernardino Friday, December 15 7:00am Sr. Kimberly Nguyen (Birthday) Saturday, December 16 7:00am Virginia Rios (Thanksgiving) 5:30pm Eusebio Salvanera 5 Ways to Prepare Your Heart This Advent 1. Prepare room at the Inn. Make room in your heart for Jesus. 2. Clean out the cobwebs. First examine your conscience; then go to Confession. 3. Hang new curtains. Decorate your heart with joy and hope. 4. Get out the fine china and set the table. Let your attitude be one of enthusiastic expectation. 5. Open the front door and wait. Wait for Christ s arrival silently and in a spirit of prayer. Source: CatholicNewsAgency.com

3 A Prayer for the Second Sunday of Advent: O Lord, stir up our hearts that we may prepare for Thy only begotten Son, that through His coming we may be made worthy to serve Thee with pure souls. Through the same Christ our Lord. Holiday Food Drive There is a constant need for canned goods and non-perishable food for the poor in our community. Our Parish Food Pantry helps many families each week because of your generous support. We are planning food for Christmas. Gift cards from local grocery stores are also accepted. If you would like to donate, please leave food in the church or bring to the parish office. Food for the Poor If you are in need for food, please come to the parish. Food Pantry Hours: Mondays: 9am to 12pm MARIA REGINA CHURCH Church Ministries / Ministerios de la Parroquia Pastoral Council: Fred Purifoy (310) Finance Committee: Eddie Rodriguez (310) Development Committee: Julio Pérez VIRTUS Committee: Jül Marie Hermosísima (310) Liturgy Coordinators: Dolly Pascual (310) Frank Ramos (310) Choir Coordinator: Jül Marie Hermosísima (310) Ushers: Team Sacristy: Assigned Sacristan Altar Servers: Martha Craft Eucharistic Ministers: Dolly Pascual (310) Lectors: Danita Mallett Lisa Marine Communion to the Sick: Lorna Arceo (310) Altar Decoration: Fr. Sang & Committee Quinceañera: Manuela Castañeda (310) Weddings - Funerals: Manuela Castañeda (310) Julio Pérez Religious Education: Youth Confirmation: Adoration: Saturdays Maria Nuñez (Spanish) Yolanda Marquez (English) Tráng Đặng (Vietnamese) Monday Nights (6:30 PM 8:30 PM) David Sevilla (310) st Friday each month, 7:00-9:00 PM Grupo de Oracion: Crecimiento en la Fé (310) Viernes 7:00 PM Salon Parroquial Leopoldo Guzman, Cordinador Angel Quevedo, Sub-Cordinador Maria Torres, Sub-Cordinador Guadalupanos: guadalupanos@mariareginagardena.net Folklorico: Rosarios: Hora Santa: folklorico@mariareginagardena.net Martes a las 7:30 PM en la Iglesia Cada primer Martes del Mes a las 7:30 PM African American Ministry: Aham Nwosu (310) Filipino Ministry: Aida B. Abalos (310) Sri-Lankan Ministry: Nimali Ameresekere (310) Vietnamese Ministry: Hoang Tan (310) PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Maria Regina Parish is a diverse community of believers called to be God s people. We build a community of faith, and support one another to reach out to all in need with our time, talents, and treasure. We are committed to our parish goals of evangelization, community building, and Christian stewardship. DECLARACIÓN DE LA MISIÓN IGLESIA Maria Regina parroquia es una comunidad diversa de creyentes llamados a ser pueblo de Dios.Construir una comunidad de fe y apoyarse mutuamente para llegar a todos en necesidad con nuestro tiempo, talentos y tesoro. Estamos comprometidos con nuestros objetivos de parroquial de evangelización, construcción de comunidad y la mayordomía Cristiana.

4 Maria Regina School Transitional Kindergarten (TK)* through 8th Grade Registrations are now being accepted! South Van Ness Avenue, Gardena, CA Office: (310) Fax: (310) Website: As you are preparing to enroll your child for the new school year, please consider Maria Regina School. A Catholic school education is worth the investment in your child s future. Our education is built upon our Catholic faith with high quality education and an excellent faculty. We also provide after-school care. A few points for consideration: Please call our school to arrange a tour and to obtain more information at (310) *TK: Must be 4 years of age by September 1st. Tuition assistance is available. Call the school for more information. MARIA REGINA CHURCH ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS 2018 Who this is for: Requirements: Adults who have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Baptismal and First Communion Certificates Bring both certificates to the first class. Registration Deadline: January 20, 2018 (turn into Parish Office) Name: Phone #: Address:

5 Sri Lankan Mass The Sri Lankan Community invites you to join them for their monthly Mass. WHEN: December 10, Sunday WHERE: Maria Regina Church 2150 W. 135th Street Gardena, California TIME: 3:30PM Mass CELEBRACION DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE Everyone is invited to celebrate our Mass in observance of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Tuesday, December 12, :00AM: Mañanitas (en la Iglesia) 5:00AM: Misa 7:00PM: Misa Refreshments served after the Mass at the Parish Hall. Oye, hijo mío el más pequeño, ten entendído que son muchos mis servidores y mensajeros, a quienes puedo encargar que lleven mi mensaje y hagan mi voluntad; pero es de todo punto preciso que tú mismo solicites y ayudes y que con tu mediación se cumpla m voluntad. Mucho te ruego, hijo mío el más pequeño, y con rigor te mando, que otra vez vayas mañana a ver al obispo. Dale parte en mi nombre y hazle saber por entero mi voluntad, que tiene que poner por obra el templo que le pido. Y otra vez dile que yo en persona, la siempre Virgen Santa María, Madre de Dios, te envía. Simbang Gabi 2017 The Filipino Community of Maria Regina Parish cordially invites you to the Traditional SIMBANG GABI Mass! WHERE: Maria Regina Church 2150 W. 135th Street, Gardena Corner of 135th & Van Ness Avenue WHEN: Saturday, December 16, 2017 TIME: 5:00PM Parade of Lanterns (Parol) 5:30PM Simbang Gabi (Mass) Refreshments will be served in the Hall after the Mass.