THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

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1 THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BLESSED OSCAR ROMERO PARISH OFFICE: CHANDLER, EASTVALE, CA PHONE: (951) WEB:BLESSEDOSCARROMERO.COM Father Patrick V. Kirsch ext-223 Pastor, KHS Father Jorge Garcia Hispanic Ministry Deacon Victor Tiambeng Christine Kramer-ext.226 Faith Formation Amanda Miller ext.224 Parish Secretary Mass Location Rosa Parks Elementary School Whispering Hills Dr. Eastvale, Ca Saturday Liturgy 4:00 p.m. Sunday Liturgies: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.,12 Noon Spanish Confession Saturdays from 2:30-3:30 Rosa Parks Elementary School. Emergency Number (909) Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm Closed from 12:30-1:30pm Closed on Friday Mission Statement The Catholic Community of Blessed Oscar Romero is devoted to making our community a place where God enters people's lives through Prayer, Silence, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Community and Service, and where we strive to make Jesus Christ more known and more loved!

2 Fourth Sunday of Advent page two My Dear Friends, We are waiting for and looking forward to the celebration of Christmas. Mary and Elizabeth were also waiting and looking forward to the births of Jesus and John the Baptist. On this last Sunday before Christmas, our thoughts turn to Mary as she carried Jesus in her womb. As soon as Elizabeth heard Mary s greeting, the child in her womb leapt for joy. All the action takes place when Mary greets Elizabeth who was now an old woman even though in the culture of that time the elder came before the younger. When Mary spoke, the Holy Spirit came on John the Baptist in Elizabeth s womb (see Luke 1:15) and he leapt for joy. It was the moment when John the Baptist was cleansed of original sin. Mary was the Spouse of the Holy Spirit since the Annunciation when she conceived Jesus of the Holy Spirit. Now, when Mary visits Elizabeth, the Holy Spirit shows the importance of Mary, His Spouse, by cleansing John the Baptist of original sin and John the Baptist leaps in Elizabeth s womb. I have heard one person say the Holy Spirit is boasting about Mary, His Spouse. (It is interesting that modern medical science has shown that by 25 weeks, the baby in the womb has the ability to hear like that of an adult and can discern the moods and attitudes of its mother.) Only three people were born without original sin and we celebrate their birthdays; Jesus on Dec 25th, Mary on Sep 8th and John the Baptist on June 24th. Jesus and Mary were conceived without original sin but John the Baptist was cleansed of original sin while in the womb.) When Mary spoke, the Holy Spirit came on Elizabeth and on John the Baptist in Elizabeth s womb. St. Louis Marie de Montfort, who wrote much about Mary, tells us that when we have Mary, we will also have her Spouse, the Holy Spirit: When the Holy Spirit finds His Spouse in a soul, He flies to that soul, to communicate Himself to it, to fill it with His presence in proportion as He discovers there the presence and the fullness of His Spouse. One of the major reasons why the Holy Spirit does not now work blinding wonders of grace in our souls is that He does not find in us a sufficiently strong union with Mary, His indissoluble Spouse. When we have Mary in our lives we will also have the Holy Spirit, just as the Holy Spirit fell on Elizabeth and John the Baptist when Mary spoke. So we can say that the closer we are to Mary the closer we are to her Spouse, the Holy Spirit, and the closer we are to God. Mary leads us to God and when we have Mary in our souls the Holy Spirit comes to us. Elizabeth asked, Why should I be honored with a visit from the mother of my Lord? Elizabeth described Mary as the mother of my Lord but our more common expression is Mother of God. No wonder that Elizabeth says to Mary, Of all women you are the most blessed and blessed is the fruit of your womb. These inspired words have now become part of that beautiful prayer which we call the Hail Mary. Mary was Mother of God once but continues to be mother for all time, mother to each of us bearing fruit in us and Mother of the Church bringing new life to the Church. Let us spend time in prayer with Mary that she may implant her roots in our souls, and produce wonders of grace which she alone can produce and that her Spouse, the Holy Spirit, may fly to us and fill us with His presence. We can understand why Pope John Paul II was very much influenced by the writings of St. Louis Marie de Montfort and took his motto Totus Tuus, O Maria, I am all yours, O Mary, from St. Louis Marie de Montfort. The best way to spend time with Mary is by praying the Rosary, the prayer which she has told us in so many places is so dear to her and which is very powerful. Excerpted from writings by Fr. Tommy Lane, Mt. St. Mary s Seminary, Emmitsburg, Md, and printed on Catholic Online. Prayerfully, Father Patrick V. Kirsch KHS Pastor we celebrate their birthdays

3 December 18, 2016 December 24, Christmas Eve 4:00pm Children's Liturgy English 6:00pm English 9:00pm Spanish December 25, Christmas Day 8:00am English 10:00am English Training will be offered for those interested in being a Homebound minister. Date to be determined. Please contact Lisa FYI The Office will be closed for Christmas and New Years from December 23-January 2. Regular office hours will resume Tuesday December 3, The only ones you should try to get even with are those who have helped you. --Anonymous New Parishioner: We warmly welcome new parishioners and visitors. Blessed Oscar Romero believes in the Stewardship Program committed to serving the Lord with our God-given time, talent, and treasure. Church contributions are made by means of the envelope system. All parishioners are encouraged to support the church and we promote the use of envelopes. We ask you to register as soon as possible by completing this registration form and dropping it into the collection basket. Name: Mailing Address: City Phone: Religious Education Office hours- Monday-Friday from 3-9pm. Page Three Calling all 1st-5th graders! The 4pm Christmas Eve Children's Mass is looking for kids interested in participating in our Christmas liturgy. We will be reading poems, acting out the Christmas story, and singing. Interested? Please come practices on December 19, 20, and 22nd at the Parish Office at 6pm. See you there! Work of Mercy opportunity for our Confirmation students and any one interested in serving those in need this Christmas season!! Isaiah's Rock, a Christian ministry located in Chino, provides toys and food to hundreds of families in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. They need help packing toy and food bags for the families the week before Christmas, December 19-23rd from 6-9pm. They were able to obtain the old Sports Chalet building in Chino Hills, Peyton Dr., Chino Hills. It's a wonderful family project for the Christmas season. If you would like more information, please call Christine Kramer at Eucharistic Adoration is held every Wednesday from 9:00 am. -12 Noon in the Chapel at the office. Do you have 1 hour to spend with our Lord?? It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas. --Charles Dickens AMIGOS DE JESÚS Comunida de Oración Fridays: 7pm Westwind Community Center, 2455 E Riverside Dr. Ontario, CA Contact: Rosendo& Marcela Ortiz (909) Stewardship of Treasure Week of December 11, 2016 Plate & Envelope.. $ 6, Online Giving..$ Total $ 6, Thank you for your generosity!

4 page four Bulletin Editor Leslie Moon Knights of Columbus Richard Contreras Liturgy Eucharistic Ministry Debbie and Mike Lira Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound Lisa Montoya Hospitality Mary Kay Sherman Cell Liturgy/Altar Servers James Long Music Ministry Gayle Dowling Reader Ministry Joy Arcega Set-up Ministry Cuong Tran Ushers Greg Hernandez Multi-Cultural Ministries American Heritage Girls Shelley Wallevand Filipino Ministry Joy Arcega Hispanic Ministry Johnny Murcia Outreach to the Needy Trish Budde Prayer Groups Amigos de Jesús Rosendo& Marcela Ortiz (909) Eucharistic Adoration Eric and Monique Hunter Heart of Mary Women s Fellowship Melinda Ramirez Ramirezhouse4christ@ yahoo.com Military Prayer Ministry Nel Jayawardana Religious Education Director of Religious Ed. Christine Kramer ext com Coor. Youth Ministry/ Confirmation Shannon Kramer ext RCIA Deacon Vic Tiambeng vidowjc@yahoo.com Safe Environment Coor. Nel Jayawardana Technical Audio Visual Tech. Rodger Carrillo rcarrillo311@gmail.com Information Technology Allan Guray Web Master David Boyse david@redelephantdesign.com Volunteer Placement Anthony Moreno

5 page five READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Tuesday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Thursday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Friday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Saturday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Sunday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Advent Tuesday: St. Peter Canisius; Winter Solstice Thursday: St. John of Kanty Friday: The Vigil of Christmas Saturday: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) TODAY'S READINGS First Reading -- You will be given this sign: the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel (Isaiah 7:10-14). Psalm -- Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory (Psalm 24). Second Reading -- God has called us to belong to Jesus Christ (Romans 1:1-7). Gospel -- The son born of Mary shall be called Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. He shall be Emmanuel, "God is with us" (Matthew 1:18-24). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.