Second Sunday of Advent December 7, Sunday Masses. Daily Masses Monday Saturday (During Advent).6:30am & 8:30am

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1 Pastor: Fr. Michael Carroll Parochial Vicar: Fr. Arnold Parungao Deacon Ed Morgado Second Sunday of Advent December 7, 2014 MISSION STATEMENT As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in My Love. In Christ s Love the Eucharistic community of St. Teresa of Avila, Auburn, embraces and welcomes all as part of God s family. We value every parishioner and strive to reflect the forgiveness and healing of the Gospels. Sunday Masses Saturday Vigil...5:00pm Sunday.8:00am, 10:30am...3:30pm (Spanish), & 5:30pm Daily Masses Monday Saturday (During Advent).6:30am & 8:30am Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, 3:00pm 4:30pm The priests are honored to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance at any time; please call for an appointment with the priest of your choice. Eucharistic Adoration Saturdays.. 9:00am 10:30am Baptisms: For the celebration of Baptism, please call the Parish Office, for information. Marriage: If you are a member of our parish, please contact a priest or deacon of your choice at least six months in advance of your desired wedding in order to participate in a process of marriage preparation. Confirmation: For teens, the Sacrament of Confirmation is a two-year preparation process; please contact our coordinator of religious education; for adults not yet confirmed, please call the parish office. Ministry to the Sick: Please call parish office (530) Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Call the parish office (530) Parish Office: Atwood Rd., Auburn, CA (530) , fax (530) Office Hours: Monday Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Business Manager, Jo Anne Drummond (530) ext joanne_drummond@stteresaauburn.com Ministry to Seniors, Bereaved & Homebound Barbara Freuler (Minister) (530) ext barbara_freuler@stteresaauburn.com Adult Faith Formation, Call the Parish Office (530) Religious Education Program Judy Jones (Director) (530) judy_jones@stteresaauburn.com St. Joseph School, Mr. Christopher Nelson, (Principal) info@saintjosephauburn.org or Atwood Rd., Auburn (530) fax (530) St. Joseph Preschool/Day Care Center Jaime Anderson, (Director) (530) Atwood Rd., Auburn, preschool@saintjosephauburn.org Music Ministry: Jean Sawyer, (Music & Liturgy Director) (530) jeansawyer8@aol.com Youth Group: Brenda Fischer, (Youth Director) - (530) brenda_fischer@stteresaauburn.com St. Vincent de Paul: (530) Bulletin Submissions: to info@stteresaauburn.com. All bulletin articles are due in the parish office no later than 12:00pm on Mondays.

2 Second Sunday of Advent Page 2 Second Sunday of Advent December 7, 2014 Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill shall be made low. Isaiah 40:4 EXILE Both Isaiah and Peter had the task of comforting and encouraging their communities during times of exile. The Israelites were in geographic exile from Israel; to them this was, in effect, the same as being in exile from their God. The early Christians, following the Resurrection, expected an immediate return of Christ in glory; they, too, felt in exile as the delay of the Second Coming grew longer and longer. All four of scripture s authors today Isaiah, the psalmist, Peter, and Mark hasten to help us see things in God s terms, not ours. They want us to know that we can never truly be exiled from God, or from God-among-us, since we know that when the faithful are gathered, Christ has come into their midst. Instead, we are encouraged today to do what we can from our end to shorten the time of our exile: to repent of our sins, to return our lives to the Lord, to live as people who seek the coming day of the Lord, when kindness and truth shall meet; justice and peace shall kiss (Psalm 85:10). Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. MASS INTENTIONS December 6 December 13, 2014 Saturday 12/06 5:00pm + Bob Molinari Sunday 12/07 8:00am + Albert Irwin 10:30am + Mary Lou Zuanelli 3:30pm For The Faithful 5:30pm + Andrea Cain Monday 12/08 8:30am + Antonio Pacheco Tuesday 12/09 8:30am + Lisa T. Velasquez Wednesday 12/10 8:30am + Detective Mike Davis Thursday 12/11 8:30am + Ethel Tod Friday 12/12 8:30am + Manuel DaSilva Saturday 12/13 8:30am For The Faithful HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Immaculate Conception Monday, December 8th Immaculate Conception Masses for The Immaculate Conception will be: 6:30am, 8:30am & 7:00pm Weekly Offertory for: 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 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9, 10-13ab; Friday: Mt 11:11-15 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 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, Sunday, 11/23: $10,294 Sunday, 11/30: $10,800 Our weekly goal is $14,000

3 December 7, 2014 Page 3 LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE Week of December 14, 2014 Altar Servers Sara Cole, Paetyn Collins, Lexy Ashford Matthew Buettner, Hunter Schott Adam Santos, Colton McElroy, Alex Yanni Kyle Decker, Chad Bucher, Conner McCormick Eucharistic Ministers Angie & Larry Franzoni, Michael Percoski, Margie Vielbig Mary Jo Buettner, Margaret Scheller, Duane & Helen Voges, Tom Epperson, Jennifer Buettner Theresa Anderson, Joan Orban, Mary Studebaker, Mike Krieger, Cathie Ensel, Helen Shearer, Renee Galleo Justin & Shannon Lafaille, Ken Silva Christmas Dinner Dance Party for all current high school teens & college aged young adults (high school classes of 2008 to 2014) Sunday, December 21st 6:30 to 10pm in the Parish Hall High school teens, bring your friends! Back from college or haven t seen your friends for a while? Come home to St. Teresa of Avila Church for a Christmas celebration with a delicious dinner, dancing and more! Please RSVP by December 17th by texting or calling Brenda Fischer at (530) with attendees names. Lectors Jim & Mary Brady, Donovan Carillo Eileen Sapnaro, Monica Ruiz-Durant, Stanley Brown Paul, Terri & William Musser Jim & Kathryn Shelton, Katie Poggi Greeters Sharon Dunkel, Quentin Russo, Bob & Carol Thomas Kate Sabins, Marcia Kitchell, Betty Mathews, Sharon Hane, Joan Thompson Maureen Spencer, Bobbie Cairns, Ruth Wright, Micheline Turner, Bernice Ambrose, Elizabeth Morales, Ben & Jack Niece Joe Tatman Ushers, Not Filled Mary Niece, Bill Fixmer, John Marcella, Ron Malinowski, Pete Ivovic Gary Crockett, Tom Huckins, Paul Law, Joe Tatman Sacristans Saturday 12/13/14 5:00pm Jim McKevitt Sunday, 12/14/14 8:00am Julia Eggert Sunday, 12/14/14 10:30am Joe Offer Sunday, 12/14/14 5:30pm Not Filled For more information call OVPA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED St. Teresa s is one of 17 Churches that are responsible for the operation of the Auburn Interfaith Food Closet. Each church is required to have 2-3 board members who make decisions and do the work of operating the Food Closet. If you would like to volunteer as a Board Member please contact Mary Jo Buettner or Trish Jensen

4 Second Sunday of Advent Page A DAY TO REMEMBER December 7th will always be remembered as Pearl Harbor Day. We were bombed into World War II. It awoke a sleeping giant, it inspired all our people to serve America. But, oh the loss and the sacrifice of our youth. They are now few in number who fought in World War II. Since I came to Auburn I ve had the privilege of knowing three who served our country very well. Mark Osweiler, who led our troops into the concentration camp at Aushwitz and freed those awaiting death in the gas chambers. Francis Ferry and his wife Genevieve used to have breakfast at Denny s and I d often join them for a chat. One day Genevieve showed me a Navy postcard that depicted her husband Francis bombing and sinking the largest battleship Yamato. I said to him I ve never met a war hero. He replied, I m no hero... I did my duty. As a matter of fact every year on the anniversary of Yamato, I spend the day praying for those who went down with the battleship. Lately we officiated at Bill O Brien s funeral. Bill survived a Kamikaze attack on the USS Nashville. He not alone continued serving for the rest of World War II, but he also served during the Korean War. When I was in Luxenberg in 1972, I went to the cemetery where our fallen heroes from the Battle of the Bulge are buried around their Leader, General George Patton. Two years ago I had the privilege of praying for the sailors of the Arizona from the deck of the Missouri in Pearl Harbor. Every time I pass a National Cemetery, I make the Sign of the Cross and say a prayer for those who have served. I also pray for their families. A few times a year I stop and walk around and read the names. It is a spiritual experience to be among the fallen. To feel the immensity of the sacrifices of our military and their families. They are immortal. The impact of Pearl Harbor should not be forgotten. God Bless, Fr. Mike ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Giggles: If you want God to have a laugh, tell Him your future plans. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ As a large funeral was passing by, a man asked a small boy Who died? I think it s the man in the coffin, replied the boy.

5 December 7, 2014 Page 5 Segundo Domingo de Adviento 7 de diciembre de 2014 Que todo valle se eleve, que todo monte y colina se rebajen. Isaías 40:4 EXILIO Tanto Isaías como Pedro tenían la tarea de consolar y animar a sus comunidades durante épocas de exilio. El de los israelitas era un exilio geográfico, apartados de Israel; para ellos, en efecto, era lo mismo que estar exilados de su Dios. Los primeros cristianos, seguido de la Resurrección, anticipaban una vuelta inmediata de Cristo en su gloria; también ellos se sentían en exilio cuando la demora de la Segunda Venida se hacía cada vez más larga. Todos los cuatro autores de las Escrituras de hoy Isaías, el salmista, Pedro y Marcos se apresuran a ayudarnos a ver las cosas desde el punto de vista de Dios, no el nuestro. Ellos quieren que sepamos que en realidad nunca podemos estar exilados de Dios, o de Dios-entre-nosotros, ya que sabemos que cuando se congregan los fieles, Cristo está presente en medio de ellos. En vez, se nos anima hoy a hacer lo que podamos de nuestra parte, para acortar el tiempo del exilio: arrepentirnos de nuestros pecados, volver nuestra vida al Señor, vivir como personas que buscan la llegada del día del Señor, cuando La misericordia y la fidelidad se encuentran, la justicia y la paz se besan (Salmo 85 [84]:11). Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura Prepara el camino del Señor; proclama la buena nueva (Isaías 40:1-5, 9-11). Salmo Muéstranos, Señor, tu misericordia y danos tu salvación (Salmo 85 [84]). Segunda lectura El Señor no tarda en guardar su promesa donde está la justicia de Dios (2 Pedro 3:8-14). Evangelio Juan Bautista apareció proclamando un bautismo de arrepentimiento (Marcos 1:1-8). EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED Ministers of the Eucharist are called to minister to the faithful. To serve as a minister reflects not only a response to your baptismal call, but a commitment to Christ. At this time we are in need of additional EM s for the 5:00pm Saturday and the 5:30pm Sunday Masses. If interested please contact Jean Sawyer at LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Ef 1:3-6, 11-12; Lc 1:26-38 Martes: Is 40:1-11; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Miércoles: Is 40:25-31; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Jueves: Is 41:13-20; Sal 145 (144):1, 9, 10-13ab; Viernes: Mt 11:11-15 Zec 2:14-17 o Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19: Lc 1:26-38 o Lc 1:39-47, o cualquier lectura del Común de la Santísima María Virgen Sábado: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Sal 80 (79):2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, Domingo: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lc 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Tes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, CHILDREN WANTED!!!! It is time to start preparing for our St. Teresa of Avila annual reenactment of the Christmas Gospel. Children interested in participating at the children s Mass on Christmas Eve are asked to call the Religious Education Office at Don t delay!! Get your part in the reenactment today!! HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR BULLETIN ITEMS The following schedule for bulletin items to be submitted to the parish office for the upcoming holidays are as follows: December 21st bulletin, notices due by 12/10/14, 12pm. December 28th and January 4th bulletins, notices due by 12/15/14, 12pm

6 December 7, 2014 Page 6 CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE The Giving Tree is in place at the back of the Church. It is covered with tags that have gift requests for local charities Which include: Placer Receiving Home TAPP (teenage pregnant parents) Skilled Nursing Community, and families in need. Please take a tag and return the gift to Church by Sunday, December 14th. Christmas Caroling 2014 It is that time of year to spread joy to area convalescent homes singing favorite holiday songs. Come join us! Westview Sunday, December 3:00pm Shale Ridge Oaks of Auburn Sunday, December 6:45pm 3250 Blue Oaks Oakwood Tuesday, December 5:30pm 3388 Bell Rd Auburn Oaks Tuesday, December 6:30pm 3400 Bell Rd Sierra Ridge Wednesday, December 6:00pm 3265 Blue Oaks Auburn Ravine Friday, December 6:30pm 750 Auburn Ravine Siena Care Saturday, December 1:30pm Education St. Emerald Hills Saturday, December 2:00pm Education St. Adult Achievement Center Friday, December 12:30pm Placer Hills Rd, Meadow Vista