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2 Dec 24, Page 2 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 2017 Holy Days and New Year s Schedule of Liturgies Dec. 23 Dec. 29, 2017 Saturday 8:00 AM Le Tung Chau RIP 4:00 PM Ursula Võ Thị Chọn RIP 5:30 PM Giacobe & All Souls RIP 7:00 PM Margarita NguyenT.BachTu RIP 8:30 PM All Souls RIP Sunday The Birth of Jesus Vigil Mass Monday Christmas Day Mass Tuesday 8:15 AM Trat Thieu RIP 5:30 PM Giacobe RIP 7:00 PM Josefina Lazaro RIP Wednesday 6:30 AM BartolomeoNguyễn VănTuần RIP 8:15 AM Jorge Rodrigo Bravo RIP Thursday 6:30 AM Anna & All Souls RIP 8:15 AM Monica RIP Friday 8:15 AM Alfonso Cabiltes RIP 5:30 PM Margarita Tốt RIP 7:00 PM Danny Gomez RIP ST BARBARA CATHOLIC CHURCH 730 S. Euclid St., Santa Ana, CA Advent & Christmas Schedule THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST VIGIL MASSES: Sunday, December 24 th 3:00 PM Vietnamese 5:00 PM English 6:30 PM Vietnamese (Church & Hall) 8:00 PM Vietnamese 10:00 PM Bilingual (English/Spanish) CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES: Monday, December 25 th 6:30 AM Vietnamese 8:00 AM Vietnamese 9:30 AM English 11:00 AM Vietnamese (Church & Hall) 12:45 PM Spanish 4:00 PM Vietnamese 5:30 PM English 7:00 PM Spanish SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD (not a holy day of obligation) New Year s Day - Monday, January 1 st, :30 AM Vietnamese 8:15 AM English 5:00 PM Vietnamese 7:00 PM Spanish The parish office will be closed on the following days: THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! Your financial contribution for the week of Dec 16 - Dec 17, 2017 $27, Your weekly support is used to sustain the ministries and ongoing operating needs of our parish. Monday, December 25th, 2017 Monday, January 1st, 2018 May the spirit of Christmas fill your homes with peace, joy and love. Merry Christmas!

3 Dec 24, Page 3 FATHER ANTHONY S FAITH FORMATION CORNER Mary in the Lukan Infancy Narrative Among the four canonical Gospels that we have, only Matthew and Luke have the so-called Infancy Narratives, or the stories surrounding the birth of Jesus. The author of Matthew s Gospel was a typical writer in antiquity: he had Joseph the husband of Mary as the central figure in his Infancy Narrative, as would be expected in a patriarchal society. Luke s Gospel, however, is different. The author of Luke had a soft spot for the underprivileged and marginalized of society. Thus, in the Lukan Infancy Narrative, Mary, a female, is the central character Our Gospel reading for this 4 th Sunday of Advent is Luke 1: But one should read the entire Infancy Narrative (Luke chapter 1 and parts of Luke 2) to get the whole picture. Two of the main characters here are Zechariah (an elderly and righteous priest whose elderly wife is Elizabeth) and Mary (a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph of Nazareth). The angel Gabriel visits them both: bringing the joyful news of the birth of their two future sons, despite the obvious limitations that stand in their ways old age and barrenness in the case of Zechariah and Elizabeth; youth and virginity in the case of Mary. The reader can immediately anticipate that the two sons John the Baptist and Jesus are destined for greatness. But there is also a big contrast between them, as is evident from the angel s announcements. For example: John will be great before the Lord (Lk 1:15), but Jesus will be great and will be called Son of the Most High (1:32); John will prepare a people (1:17), but Jesus will rule the people (1:33); John s role is that of a prophet (1:15), but Jesus is more than a prophet he is the Son of God (1:35); etc. However, there is another set of contrast: between Zechariah and Mary. The former is a priest of course not a Roman Catholic priest as we understand the concept today; but a priest, who in the biblical traditions, offers sacrifices and mediates the presence of God. He and his elderly wife Elizabeth are described as righteous, walking blamelessly in the commandments of the Lord (1:6). Furthermore, he appears in the Temple offering incense to the Lord. Such a description must have been very appealing to the ancient audience! In all likelihood, Zechariah is a respectable man in society. In contrast to him, Mary really appears out of nowhere. Being a woman, she holds no official position in her community. She is among the most powerless in her society: young in a society that values age; female in a very patriarchal world; and presumably poor as well. Furthermore, she has no husband or child yet to even validate her existence for a woman was only defined in relation to a man in that patriarchal society. However, it is Mary and not Zechariah who has found favor with God (1:30). Any audience in the ancient world would have picked Zechariah as the favored one. That Mary has found favor with God shows that God s activity is at times surprising and can defy ordinary human expectations These passages from the Lukan Infancy Narrative have become very influential in shaping Marian piety/ devotion over the centuries. Because of our strong devotions to Mary, we Catholics sometimes think that these are stories about Mary. But a more profound examination of them reveals that they are not so much about Mary, but more about how God is able to work in and through human beings, despite their obvious limitations. The ways that God works to carry out his will are quite surprising, and sometimes very contrary to our expectations!!! Steve & Melinda, Walker Champion, Refugio Cardenas, Catherine Mendoza, Cristo Alfaro, Flora Saragosa, Jorge Martinez, Vera Leon, Rose Browning, Victor Sanchez. Lord Jesus Christ, Redeemer of the world, you have shouldered the burden of our weakness and borne our sufferings in your own passion and death. Hear this prayer for our sick brothers and sister whom you have redeemed. Strengthen their hope of salvation and sustain them in body and soul, for you live and reign for ever and ever. Amen. Gioan Baotixita To Trọng Ai, Bà Cố Maria Nguyễn Thị Thấm, Vincente Nguyen Van Nhu, Phaolo Nguyen Duc Khoa, Giacobe Ton Van Minh, Giuse Joseph Pham Dung, Benedicto Nguyen Huy, Đ.O. Phero Nguyen Đức Tiến, Rose M. Dorado, Maria Nguyen T Nguyet Hang, Giuse Pham Minh Quang. God, our shelter and our strength, you listen in love to the cry of your people: hear the prayers we offer for our departed brothers and sisters. Cleanse them of their sins and grant them the fullness of redemption. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

4 Dec 24, Page 4 St. Barbara s Parish News Wishing you and your family the Gift of Faith, the Blessing of Hope and the Peace of His Love at Christmas and always. MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR Priests and Staff at ST. BARBARA Church

5 Dec 24, Page 5 COÄNG ÑOAØN THAÙNH GIUSE CHÚC MỪNG GIÁNG SINH 2017 Cùng với Ban Chấp Hành Cộng Đoàn chúng con xin kính chúc Cha Chánh Xứ, Quí Cha Phó Xứ, Quí Tu Sĩ Nam Nữ, Quí Hội Đoàn, Đoàn Thể, Ban Ngành, quí vị Thiện Chí, quí vị Ân Nhân cùng toàn thể Cộng oàn dân Chúa một Mùa Giáng Sinh An Bình, Thánh Đức, tràn ầy ơn Chúa Hài Đồng và một Năm Mới Mậu Tuất an khang, thịnh vượng và vạn sự như ý. Chủ Tịch Trần Văn Tuệ THÔNG BÁO Văn phòng giáo xứ sẽ đóng cửa vào các ngày sau đây: Thứ Hai ngày 25 tháng 12 năm 2017 Thứ Hai ngày 1 tháng 1 năm 2018 LỚP KINH THÁNH Lớp Học Hỏi và Chia Sẻ Tin Mứng Chúa Nhật sẽ bắt đầu vào Thứ Hai ngày 8 tháng 1 năm 2018 lúc 6:45pm. Vì trong tháng 12 có nhiều ngày lễ vào các tối thứ Hai, nên phải thay đổi ngày bắt đầu lớp học. Xin chân thành cáo lỗi. Trân trọng kính mời. Lm Joseph Nguyễn Thái. RAO HÔN PHỐI LẦN 3 Gioan Baotixita Ngô Thanh Minh Ngôn (USA) & Maria Trần Thị Kim Thoa (VN) Sẽ được lãnh Bí Tích Hôn Phối tại Việt nam vào ngày Chúa Nhật 04 tháng 2 năm 2018 Tại Thánh Đường Giáo xứ Vinh Sơn CHƯƠNG TRÌNH PHỤNG VỤ GIÁNG SINH 2017 & NEW YEAR 2018 Lễ Vọng Giáng Sinh Chúa Nhật, ngày 24 tháng 12 3:00pm, Nhà Thờ Ca Đoàn Thiếu Nhi 6:30pm, Nhà Thờ - Ca Đoàn Hiển Linh 6:30pm, Hội Trường - Ca Đoàn Thánh Linh 8pm, Nhà Thờ - Ca Đoàn Các Thánh Tử Đạo VN Lễ Giáng Sinh Thứ Hai, ngày 25 tháng 12 6:30AM Nhà Thờ Ca Đoàn Thiên Cung 8:00AM Nhà Thờ Ca Đoàn Thánh Giuse 11:00AM Nhà Thờ Ca Đoàn Thánh Tâm 11:00AM Hội Trường Ca Đoàn Thánh Linh 4:00PM Nhà Thờ Ca Đoàn Hiệp Nhất New Year's Eve Chúa nhật ngày 31 tháng 12 (Giờ lễ như mọi tuần vào chúa nhật) New Year, Thứ Hai ngày 1 tháng 1 năm 2018 Lễ Đức Mẹ là Mẹ Thiên Chúa (Lễ Trọng nhưng Không Buộc) 6:30AM & 5:00PM Nhà Thờ

6 Dec 24, Page 6 COMUNIDAD HISPANA LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Cuarto Domingo de Adviento Lunes: La Natividad del Señor Martes: San Esteban; Kwanza Miércoles: San Juan apóstol Jueves: Los Santos Inocentes Viernes: Quinto día de la Octava de Navidad; Santo Tomás Becket Sábado: Sexto día de la Octava de Navidad

7 Dec 24, Page 7 FAITH FORMATION NEWS UPCOMING EVENTS: MANDATORY MEETING Confirmation 2 Parents Meeting Sunday, Jan. 7, :45-5:15pm in the Hall CONFIRMATION 1 RETREAT for students in Rooms 15, 16, 18, 26, 27, 28 & 18 Date: Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 Time: 8am-6pm Location:Cornelia Connelly HighSchool 2323 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA THANK YOU FOR GENEROUSLY SHARING WITH THE LESS FOR- TUNATE THIS CHRISTMAS!. Conf. Year 1 Retreat December 2017 Now until January 12 Give yourself the best gift of knowledge and inspiration! FREE ACCESS TO THE BEST DEVO- TIONS/MOVIES/AUDIO/BOOKS & MORE IN ENGLISH & SPANISH. THE BEST CATHOLIC CONTENT. ALL IN ONE PLACE. Go to ID: Orange@formed.org Password: formed17

8 Dec 24, Page 8 ST. BARBARA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Open Arms. Open Minds. Open Hearts. Merry Christmas from the students, administra on, faculty, and staff of The Greatest Gi of All! Open Hearts are Giving Hearts The Diocese of Orange held a PASTATHON to aid Chef Bruno and Caterina s Club in their mission to feed children. Students from St. Barbara Catholic School donated 709 pounds of pasta and 360 pounds of sauce to the food drive. Chef Bruno and Caterina s Club serves over 3,500 warm nutritional meals to underprivileged children every single night. In spite of his own restaurant, Anaheim White House, burning down, he continues to serve by using the kitchens of other restaurants. We are happy to be able to help feed so many needy children through our donations. We invite you to our Annual Open House on January 28, :30 am to 12:00 pm Admission Information Prospective Parents section or call for more information about St. Barbara Catholic School and how to apply! OFFICE HOURS M,W,TH, F 7:30am-3:30pm TUES until 2:00pm. Office closed 12/21/17-1/7/18

9 Dec 24, Page 9 CHILDREN S BULLETIN NATIVITY SCENE Cut out each piece to make the Nativity Scene. Have a Merry Christmas!

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12 Dec 24, Page 12 Pastor Rev. Joseph Tuan Ngoc Pham Parochial Vicars Rev. Joseph Thai Nguyen Rev. Anthony Hien Vu Rev. Ramon Cisneros Deacon Dcn. Joseph Anh Nguyen Dcn. Carlos Navarro Dcn. Francis Xavier Hao Nguyen Parish Office Theresa Thanh Ta, Eng/Viet ext. 221 Faith Formation Sr. Grace Duc Le, Director ext. 238 Sr. Stella Le, CRE Vietnamese ext. 239 Sr. Lieu Nguyen, CRE Confirmation Program Alejandra Estrada, CRE Spanish ext. 242 Hang Nguyen, Secretary ext. 236 Adult Education (R.C.I.A.) Jeanne Norlin English Dcn. Joseph Anh Nguyen Viet Elizabeth Hernandez Spanish Homebound Eucharistic Ministers Flora Schoonover English Lupita Calvillo Spanish Lien Do Viet St. Barbara School Melissa Baroldi, Principal Jody Rogers, Finances Parish Finance Office Kim Bui Bulletin Editor & Facility Coordinator Anna Nguyen (anguyen@stbarbara.com) Liturgical Celebrations Weekend Eucharist Saturday Vigil Sunday 4:00 PM Vietnamese 5:30 PM English 7:00 PM Vietnamese Neocatechumenal Way 7:00 PM English (in the Hall) 8:30 PM Spanish (in the Church) 8:45 PM Spanish (in the Hall) 6:30 AM Vietnamese 8:00 AM Vietnamese 9:30 AM English 11:00 AM Vietnamese 12:45 PM Spanish 4:00 PM Vietnamese 5:30 PM English 7:00 PM Spanish Weekday Eucharist Mon, Wed, Thu Tue, Fri Saturday 6:30 AM Vietnamese 8:15 AM English 8:15 AM English 5:30 PM Vietnamese 7:00 PM Spanish 8:00 AM English Baptism Celebrated on Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, and Nov. on Sundays at 2:15PM starting Jan st Sunday Vietnamese 2 nd Sunday English 3 rd Sunday Spanish We strongly urge parent/s to contact the rectory for information during pregnancy or before planning the Baptism. An infant s Baptism requires a commitment of accepting certain religious and spiritual responsibilities for the child by both parents and godparents. The role of the parish staff is to help assist you in making these commitments. Perpetual Adoration 7 th day of each month From 9AM 7AM next day Marriage Registered parishioners should contact the rectory for an appointment with one of the priests at least six (6) months prior to marriage. Funeral At the death of a loved one kindly notify the rectory at your earliest convenience so the dates and times for the Funeral Liturgy may be arranged. Reconciliation Mon: 8:45 AM 9:15 AM Eng Tue: 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Eng, Spn, Viet Fri: 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Eng, Spn, Viet Anointing of the Sick (657) PRESIDER SCHEDULE HORARIO QUE PRESIDE - LÒCH DAÂNG LEÃ Saturday, Dec 30, :00AM - Fr. Tuan Pham 4:00 PM - Fr. Anthony Hien Vu 5:30 PM - Fr. Ramon Cisneros 7:00 PM - Fr. Anthony Hien Vu Sunday, Dec. 24, :30 AM - Fr. Anthony Hien Vu 8:00 AM - Fr. Joseph Thai Nguyen 9:30 AM - Fr. Tuan Pham 11:00 AM - Fr. Tuan Pham 12:45 PM - Fr. Ramon Cisneros 4:00 PM - Fr. Joseph Thai Nguyen 5:30 PM - Fr. Ramon Cisneros 7:00PM - Fr. Ramon Cisneros Parish Office Hours : Mon-Fri : 8:30AM - 7:30PM, Sat & Sun : Closed 730 S. Euclid St. Santa Ana, CA Tel: Fax: Website : info@st-barbarachurch.org Viet Ads Rep : Thelu Bui

13 Dec 24, Page 13 CHURCH NAME AND AĐRESS St. Barbara Church # S. Euclid Street Santa Ana, CA TELEPHONE CONTACT PERSON Anna Nguyen anguyen@stbarbara.com SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat XI Windows 7 TRANSMISSION TIME Monday 7:00 PM SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION Dec 24, 2017 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

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