St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

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1 Sacraments St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church January 8, Lime St. Riverside, CA Phone: (951) Fax: (951) Español: (951) After Office Hours: (951) Diocese of San Bernardino, CA Served by the Consolata Missionaries (IMC) Parish Administrator: Fr. Reno Aiardi Parochial Vicar: Fr. Louis Abdoo MASS SCHEDULE: Sunday Masses: 5:00pm (Saturday Evening Vigil) 7:00am 9:00am 11:30am 5:00pm (Misa en Español) Weekday Masses: Monday - Friday 6:30am Tuesday & Friday 5:15pm First Friday: 7:00pm (Misa en Español Holy Days: 5:15pm (Vigil); 6:30am, 8:00am, 12:15pm, 5:15pm Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm Bulletin Deadline: Monday 12:00pm Confessions: Tuesday & Friday: 4:30pm - 5:00pm Saturday: 3:45pm - 4:45pm Baptisms: Every last Saturday each month: 10:00am Pre-Baptism Class: Every last Friday each month: 6:30pm Marriages: By appointment only; at least SIX MONTHS advanced notice; must consult a Priest before setting a date. Ministry to the Homebound & Sick: Please call the parish office if someone needs a visitation or the Sacraments. Welcome New Parishioners: Please register by picking up a form from our Parish Office. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC SCHOOL 4205 Mulberry St Riverside, CA Telephone: Day Care: Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:15pm Principal: Ms. Kathy Kothlow Our Mission Statement: We, the Church of St. Francis de Sales, are a Community of Believers in Jesus Christ called to impact Family, Neighborhood and Society with the Gospel so that people s lives are filled with Hope. ******** Nuestra Misión: La Iglesia de San Francisco de Sales, es una Comunidad de Creyentes en Cristo Jesús llamado a impactar la Familia, el Barrio y la Sociedad con el Evangelio para que personas están llenas de esperanza.

2 A Letter from Father Page 2 January 8, 2012 From the pen of Fr. Louis. KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE BLESSED WHEN YOU SHARE YOUR GIFTS!! The Three Kings - Melchior, Balthazar, Caspar - find Jesus after a long journey! They bring Him some amazing gifts - gold, frankincense and myrrh - not really gifts for a baby child, but wonderful gifts for the Son of God, our King, our Savior, our Lord. The Kings were overjoyed to find the Christ Child and they bowed down before Him and did Him homage. They had traveled a long journey, endured the difficulties of rough roads and had saddle sores from riding their camels on such a far distant trip. Yet, they endured and were blessed to arrive at the place where the Christ Child lived. I imagine that the gifts we received at Christmas are now being used, put away, or exchanged. The joy we felt in receiving them becomes a memory as we travel on in this New Year. If we can, let us take a few moments to stop and ponder the sacrifices made to give us these gifts. Time was spent in choosing the right gift. Money was spent to purchase it and then so carefully wrapped-up in brightly colored paper presented with loving care. We felt happiness, joy, awe and excitement. This is good to experience! We may come to the realization that we have received so many more gifts. We may come to know that God has blessed each one of us with something special. We may come to see how God has blessed us in our lives. It is important to look into our hearts to know how we have been blessed. It may be that our voices can be used to sing in the parish choir. Maybe our reading skills can be used to proclaim God s word as a lector at Mass. Our desire to share our faith with our children can be put to use in our religious education program. Do we have a heart of compassion that can be used in visiting the sick and homebound? The wise Kings brought their gifts to God. We, too, are asked to bring our gifts to God in service of the church and God s people. In giving our gifts, we will be blessed. You can count on that!! Peace,

3 Parish & Community Activities Page 3 January 8, 2012 Women s Ministry St. Valentine s Dinner & Dance Tickets are now on sale for our 3rd Annual St. Valentine s Dinner & Dance on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at 5:00pm in the Parish Hall. Our tickets and seating are limited, so PLEASE purchase them early. The dinner will consist of roast beef and all the trimmings, with a surprise dessert! There will be a wine and beer bar, with dancing until midnight. Tickets are $20.00 per person or $30.00 per couple. This is an evening affair for ADULTS ONLY - NO ONE UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE IS PERMITTED. For more information, please call Rosemary (951) or Charline Gajdos (951) What: When: Time: Where: FREE PARENTING CLASSES 12 Powers of Family Business Parenting Program offered in Spanish Presented by Chico Garza Thursdays, January 12th - March 29th 6:00-8:00pm 7 Convenient sites throughout the Diocese via Video Conferencing Contact Marcela Ruiz at (909) to register and to learn where it will be offered near you. For program information - Chico Garza at (760) Clase para Padres - GRATIS! Que: Cuando: Tiempo: Donde: Los Doce Poderes de La Crianza para una Generacion Nueva Se ofrece en espanol Presentado por Chico Garza jueves, 12 de enero - 29 de marzo 6:00-8:00pm 7 lugares convenientes en toda la Diocesis a traves de videoconferencia Para mas informes sobre la inscripción o donde se ofreceran cerca de usted favor de comunicarse con Marcela Ruiz Para mas informes sobre el programa, favor de comunicarse con Chico Garza ST. FRANCIS DE SALES ANNUAL LADIES SILENT RETREAT SAVE THE DATES! February 3-5, 2012 At the Sacred Heart Retreat House in Alhambra This retreat is a perfect place for refreshment of spirit and quiet time with God among beautiful surroundings with the loving sisters who provide all your needs and a fine retreat master. It s an unforgettable time of peace and joy. Book early to be sure of available room. This weekend sells out quickly as we share it with several other parishes and many women return each year. Carpooling is available. Call Mary Jo for more information and reservations: ; maryjos7@gmail.com Banns of Marriage Please pray for the following couples who will be receiving the Sacrament of Matrimony this month: Miguel Caballero & Jessie Cuellar 1/21/2012 Timothy Meier & Sarah McPherson 1/28/2012 OUR WEEKLY OFFERINGS CHRISTMAS 2011 COLLECTION $14, NEW YEAR S DAY $8, Number of Active Registered Families: Number of Families Receiving Envelopes:..569 Number of Envelopes Received: Thank you for your generosity. May God bless you! Gracias por su generosidad. Dios los bendiga!

4 St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Page 4 January 8, th Annual Migration Mass Sunday, January 15 th 2:00pm St. Francis de Sales Most Reverend Bishop Gerald Barnes, Presider Reception following Remembering Human Trafficking Victims Like St. Josephine Bakhita Children under the age of 5 are invited to bring non-perishable food items to the Mass, which will be distributed to those in need. Cultural dress is encouraged. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES ANNUAL LADIES SILENT RETREAT SAVE THE DATES! February 3-5, 2012 At the Sacred Heart Retreat House in Alhambra This retreat is a perfect place for refreshment of spirit and quiet time with God among beautiful surroundings with the loving sisters who provide all your needs and a fine retreat master. It s an unforgettable time of peace and joy. Book early to be sure of available room. This weekend sells out quickly as we share it with several other parishes and many women return each year. Carpooling is available. Call Mary Jo for more information and reservations: ; maryjos7@gmail.com For information, call the Office of Social Concerns (909) The Catholic Tour Chagrin Blvd., #210 Beachwood, OH Phone: FAX: The Catholic Tour, a 30 year old Catholic Pilgrimage Apostolate is pleased to announce it s monthly departures to the Holy Land, following the footsteps of Our Lord. The pilgrimage is being done to introduce all to The Beginnings of Our Catholic Church at prices that include all land arrangements, superior hotels throughout the Holy Land, most meals, deluxe motor coach, tour guides and airfare from JFK airport in New York. The price does not include taxes, airline surcharges, lunches, or table drinks besides tap water. Call (877-Marian Tour) toll free for further information, reservation forms, etc. First come-first Served with only 35 seats available each month. *Also available - Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Fatima, Portugal at below cost pricings. Please call or today to jimadair@thecatholcitour.com. St. Ann s Sewdality Meeting St. Anne s Sewdality will meet this Thursday, January 12th, from 9:00am - 12:00pm in the multipurpose room. Please enter via 13th St. Todos estan invitados! PERPETUAL ADORERS NEEDED The SFDS Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel needs regular adorers for the following hours: Sunday - 5:00pm Monday - 5:00am, 2:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am, 2:00pm & 5:00pm Wednesday - 2:00 am, 7:00am, 9:00am, 1:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm Thursday - 5:00am, 7:00am & 10:00am Friday - 7:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 2:00pm Please call (English); or (Spanish) for more information.

5 Calendar of Events and Mass Schedules Page 5 January 8, 2012 Weekly Events Mass Intentions Sunday, January 8 K of C Christmas Boutique - Hall English CCD Classes K-8: 10:15-11:25am Special 1st Communion Class: 9:15-10:00am Confirmation I, II, III Classes: 8:00-10:30am * Family Mass Liturgy: 9:00am * Monday, January 9 Spanish Confirmation Class: 6:30pm - Rm 4 Tuesday, January 10 OLPH Novena: 5:00pm - Church Women of Faith Bible Study: 6:30pm - Library Grupo de Oración: 7:00pm - Hall Spanish Choir Rehearsal: 7:00pm - MR Wednesday, January 11 English Choir Rehearsal: 6:30pm - MR Immigration Mass Choir Rehearsal: 6:30pm - Church Thursday, January 12 St. Anne s Sewdality: 9:00am - MPR RCIA Class: 7:00pm - Library Journey of Faith Bible Study: 7:00pm - MPR Friday, January 13 Liturgical Dance Practice: 6:30pm - Rm 4 Grupo de Jóvenes: 7:00pm - MPR Saturday, January 14 Spanish CCD Classes: 10:30am - 12:30pm *CCD Kitchen: 10:00am - 1:00pm Sunday, January 15 Altar Society Coffee & Doughnuts - Hall Immigration Mass: 2:00pm - Church Immigration Mass Reception - Hall (after 2:00pm Mass) ALTAR SOCIETY SCHEDULE Barbara Snyder, Kris Snyder, Sheri Miller, Betty Andrews & Mary Wadding will have Altar Duty on Saturday, January 14, at 8:30am. Saturday - January 7 5:00pm Mary Kinney Sunday - January 8 7:00am Dr. David Sintek 9:00am George Graveson * Family Mass Liturgy * 11:30am In Thanksgiving for the Johns Family For the Parishioners of SFDS 5:00pm Luis Aguilar Monday - January 9 6:30am Luis Aguilar Rosalio & Leonor Nevarez Tuesday - January 10 6:30am For Your Intentions 5:15pm Luis Aguilar Wednesday - January 11 6:30am Luis Aguilar Thursday - January 12 6:30am Luis Aguilar Friday - January 13 6:30am For Your Intentions 5:15pm Luis Aguilar Saturday - January 14 8:00am Luis Aguilar 5:00pm Aurora & Linda Avila (Sunday Vigil Mass) Sunday - January 15 7:00am Barbara Katoozian 9:00am For Your Intentions 11:30am Kathryn Baylor Graveson 5:00pm Luis Aguilar For the Parishioners of SFDS

6 St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Page 6 January 8, 2012 This Epiphany Mend a quarrel Seek out a forgotten friend. Write a love letter. Share some treasure. Give a soft answer. Encourage a young person. Keep a promise. Find the time. Forgive an enemy. Listen. Apologize if you were wrong. Think first of someone else. Be kind and gentle. Laugh a little. Laugh a little more. Express your gratitude. Gladden the heart of a child. Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth. Speak your love. Speak it again. Speak it still once more. Anonymous TODAY'S READINGS First Reading -- You shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm -- Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading -- The Gentiles are copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel -- The magi were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother (Matthew 2:1-12). 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: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11; Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1 Sm 1:9-20; Mk 1:21-28 or Mk 1:14-20 and Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Sunday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Mk 2: Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week Monday: The Baptism of the Lord; National Vocation Awareness Week Tuesday: First Week in Ordinary Time begins Friday: St. Hilary Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Before long, people will be throwing Mardi Gras beads in the streets of New Orleans - purple, gold and green. A few will be in on the secret: the colors of the beads are derived from the gifts of the magi - gold for wealth, purple for power, green for good health. The gifts are also a key to the identity of the Christ Child: the incense for God; the gold for a king; the myrrh, fragrant burial ointment for one who comes to die. Centuries ago, today's feast bore the heavy burden of celebrating all the manifestations of Christ's identity: the birth of Jesus, the coming of the magi, the baptism of the Lord, the wedding feast at Cana. It was too much for one day. Fortunately the one day has blossomed into a whole season of grateful celebration, stretching behind us into Advent and ahead of us into the Baptism of the Lord and to Christ's coming again in glory. Tonight, be sure to light the Christmas lights and gather at the crèche for a favorite carol and a prayer. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

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8 Ministries/Ministerios LITURGY Altar Servers: Mary Gonzalez Eucharistic Ministers: T. Waldschmitt Lectors Coordinator: Lorraine Mooney Music (Coro Español): Josefina Oliva Organist: Prince Ward Ushers: Ray Serna FAITH MINISTRIES RCIA (Adults): Chris Gallardo CCD Business Office: Monica Sandoval CCD-D.R.E. (English): Toni Bastian CCD-D.R.E. (Spanish): Consuelo Grajeda PARISH MINISTRIES Altar Society: Donna Pitell Bereavement Ministry: Ruth Rubio Grupo de Jóvenes: Benito Torres Grupo de Oracíon: Martin & Gloria Ruiz Parish Council: Debbie Cardenas St. Ann s Sewdality: Angie Nudge Spanish Ministry: Alba Dominguez Wedding Coordinator: Monica Archuletta Women s Ministry: R. Pucciarelli-Davis THE CONSOLATA HOUSE FOR THE NEEDY The Consolata House for the Needy is open on Wednesdays (5:00pm - 7:00pm) and Saturdays (10:00am - 1:00pm) to receive donations and for those who need help. All kinds and sizes of clothing, shoes and household donations are needed. Please do not bring any dirty or broken items. So, if you have a closet that needs cleaning out, please bring CLEAN used clothing on Wednesdays and Saturdays! ST. FRANCIS DE SALES FOOD PANTRY We are still in need of food every week. Any non-perishable items, such as canned soups, canned fruits, canned vegetables, peanut butter and jelly, rice, beans, dry cereal, energy bars, flour, sugar, cooking oil, pasta and spaghetti sauce are welcome. You can bring them to the Mass you attend and leave the items in the green bins at the main entrance of the church. PLEASE DO NOT DONATE ANY ITEMS WITH PAST EXPIRATION DATES! Your contributions are most needed and appreciated. CATHOLIC MINISTRIES Catholic Charities: Perpetual Adoration Society: Fay Fletcher Knights of Columbus: John McAvoy Legion of Mary: Tim Harrod Liturgical Dance: Amanda Cardenas Marriage Encounter: Robert & Denise Borruel Pastoral Care: John Ubelhor Right to Life: Pregnancy Hotline Serra Club: Charline Gajdos St. Vincent de Paul: DEVOTIONS Mother of Perpetual Help Novena: Every Tuesday at 5:00pm. Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 24 hours/ 7 days in the St. Bernard Chapel First Friday Mass: 7:00pm (Español)