December 9, 2018 St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church 11600 Atwood Road Auburn, Ca. 95603 Rev. Innocent Subiza, Parochial Administrator Rev. Michael Carroll, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Ed Morgado Deacon John Sheehan 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 Friday. 8:30am Saturday..8:30am Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, 3:00pm 4:30pm, or by appointment. Call the Parish 530-889-2254 Eucharistic Adoration First Fridays...9:00am 10:00am 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. Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic Church or becoming Catholic, contact Adam Crawford (530) 263-8055. Parish Office: 11600 Atwood Rd., Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 889-2254, fax (530) 889-2643 www.stteresaauburn.com Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:00am 4:00pm (Closed for lunch: 12pm 1pm) Business Manager, Jo Anne Drummond (530)-889-2254 ext. 100 e-mail: joanne_drummond@stteresaauburn.com Parish Secretary, Minister to Homebound/Sick Barbara Freuler (530) 889-2254 ext. 101 e-mail: barbara_freuler@stteresaauburn.com Religious Education Program Dana Stuck (Coordinator) (530) 823-7122 e-mail: DanaStuck@StTeresaAuburn.com St. Joseph School, Jenny Oliver, (Principal) info@saintjosephauburn.org or www.saintjosephauburn.org 11610 Atwood Rd., Auburn (530) 885-4490 St. Joseph Preschool/Day Care Center Jaime Anderson, (Director) (530) 823-1822 11610 Atwood Rd., Auburn, www.saintjosephauburn.org e-mail: preschool@saintjosephauburn.org Music Ministry: Jean Sawyer, (Music & Liturgy Director) (530) 885-2958 e-mail: jeansawyer8@aol.com Youth Group: Jazz Cunningham, (Youth Minister) (530) 305-2822 e-mail: stayauburn@gmail.com St. Vincent de Paul: (530) 305-0130 Bulletin Submissions: e-mail to info@stteresaauburn.com. All bulletin articles are due in the parish office no later than 12:00pm on Mondays.
Second Sunday of Advent Page 2 Second Sunday of Advent December 9, 2018 God has commanded that every lofty mountain be made low. Baruch 5:7 AWAITING THE SALVATION OF GOD The world does not seem big enough to contain the jubilation of the first reading. In the Gospel reading, the Roman empire isn t big enough, either. The great powers of Rome are named and made to stand waiting for the arrival of God s salvation. And we find Paul meditating joyfully on what really matters. According to Baruch, the city of Jerusalem is like a person standing on tiptoe looking for God s salvation, which is coming from the east. Those who were led away on foot, heads down, now come back, a proud people. Why, the very way is smoothed out. The path is lined with fragrant, lush trees. It can t get any better than this, can it? Well, yes, it can. For a voice calls out in the desert. Here is the beginning of the salvation of God. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. MASS INTENTIONS Saturday 12/08 5:00pm For The Faithful Sunday 12/09 8:00am + Peter McDonoug 10:30am + Pat Ahern 3:30pm For The Faithful 5:30pm + Thomas Hayes Monday 12/10 8:30am No Mass Request Tuesday 12/11 8:30am No Mass Request Wednesday 12/12 8:30am No Mass Request Thursday 12/13 8:30am + Mary jane Wood Friday 12/14 8:30am + Harland Klemp Saturday 12/15 8:30am No Mass Request CHRISTMAS COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE Monday, December 17th @ 7:00pm We will have 8 priests helping with our Penance Service so please join us. Offertory Collections for: December 2, 2018: $16,511 Online Giving: $ 1,679 Total: $18,190 TODAY S READINGS First Reading Take off your robe of mourning and misery; put on the splendor of glory from God (Baruch 5:1-9). Psalm The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy (Psalm 126). Second Reading I am confident that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11). Gospel The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth (Luke 3:1-6). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: 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. 707-712 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, 10-13 Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-6; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Advent Monday: International Human Rights Day Tuesday: St. Damasus I Wednesday: Our Lady of Guadalupe Thursday: St. Lucy Friday: St. John of the Cross
December 9, 2018 Page 3 LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE Week of December 16, 2018 Altar Servers Saturday, 12/15/8/18, 5:00pm Noah & Gianna Al-Shaikh, Julia Wittinger The Manley s Olivia Santiago, Caroline roche, Adam Santos Sunday, 12/16/18, 5:30pm Eddie & Elena Keenes, Liam Marchi Eucharistic Ministers Saturday, 12/15/18, 5:00pm C) Angie Franzoni (Co-C) Michael Percoski, Larry Franzono, Margie Vielbig, Isabelle Gaultier, Joyce Swartz, Mark Munoz (C) Helen Voges, (Co-C) Tom Epperson, Margaret Scheller, Mary Jo Buettner, Nancy Taylor Sunday, 12/16/18,10:30am (C Mary Studebaker (Co-C) Russ Zeller, Jim Goetsch, Dana Zeller, Theresa Anderson, Teri Musser, Mike Krieger Sunday, 12/16/18, 5:30pm (C) Andy Marino (Co-C) Ken Silva, Carol Coleman, Carol Stryker, Beth Newman Lectors Saturday, 12/15/18, 5:00pm Jamie Gorostiza, Mary Ann Collins, Donovan Carrillo Margaret Scheller, Carolyn Goulding Adam Crawford, Barbara Kilborn, Jamie Shanahan Sunday, 12/16/18, 5:30pm Jim & Kathryn Shelton, Gabe Barnes Greeters Saturday, 12/15/18, 5:00pm Sally LaPorta, Joyce Swartz, Rosie Wohlfromm Sunday, 12/16/18 8:00am Marcia Kitchell, Sharon Hane, Joan Thompson, Maddie Testa, Jo Anne Noziska, Ursula Privari Maureen Spencer, Ruth Wright, Micheline Turner, Ben & Jack Niece Sunday, 12/16/18, 5:30pm: Joe Tatman Ushers Saturday, 12/15/18, 5:00pm, Not Filled Bill Clark, Terry Noziska, Rich Testa, Mike Bane Gary Crockett, Paul Law Sunday, 12/16/18, 5:30pm: Joe Tatman Sacristans STAY Gathering on December 9th! We will be meeting in the Beatitudes Room. All of us will have the opportunity to learn about Lectoring and be trained as well, those who are already trained please come help be an example and encouragement for your peers. We will have dinner and dessert as usual. Next STAY Gathering on December 16 STAY St. Teresa of Avila Youth Ministry welcomes all high school teens to our gatherings and activities. Unless otherwise noted, our Sunday evening gatherings are in the hall and include dinner. If you d like more information or have any questions, please contact Jazz Cunningham at (530) 305-2822 or stayauburn@gmail.com ST. TERESA SENIOR GROUP INVITE ALL SENIORS TO THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS POTLUCK PARTY DEC. 14TH, 11:30A.M., ST. TERESA HALL SENIOR GROUP PROVIDES: HAM, CAKE & PUNCH PLEASE BRING FINGER FOODS ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION: JOANNE NOZISKA 530-878-5660 BULLETIN NOTICES Due to the upcoming Holidays, the following dates are when bulletin notices are due at the parish office. Bulletin for December 23rd, notices are due 12/13. Bulletin for December 30th, notices are due 12/19 Saturday 12/15/18 5:00pm Jim McKevitt Sunday 12/16/18 8:00am Julia Eggert Sunday 12/16/18 10:30am Rob Fecko Sunday 12/16/18 5:30pm Carol Stryker Bulletin for January 6th, notices are due 12/27. Please e-mail your notices to: info@stteresaauburn.com.
Second Sunday of Advent Page PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD On the second Sunday of Advent, we meet John the Baptist, the great and last prophet of the Old Testament who serves to remind us to prepare the way of the Lord. We will hear these words often during Advent as we prepare the way of the Lord in our lives to celebrate Christmas and Jesus coming again in glory. Advent is a time to let God continue to do good work in you until the day of its completion. We are reminded in Baruch this week that we are remembered by God. Some have been led away by the enemy but Baruch says, God will bring them back. God s light will lead the way and as we prepare the way of the Lord this Advent season, let us be challenged to live our lives by the vision and values of Jesus. When we fall short, God s love is always ready to pick up and offer us mercy and forgiveness. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is God s gift to us. God is surely the God of surprises. His ways are not our ways and His thoughts are not our thoughts. He came to live among us once and forever. He became the center of history and nothing or no one can change that reality. We should always prepare a way in our hearts for Jesus so that we may receive Him as our saving God. Peace, Fr. Innocent Maramatha, Come Lord Jesus. Amen ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Giggle: A soap manufacturer and a pastor were walking together down a street in a large city. The soap man casually said, The gospel you preach hasn t done much good, has it? Just observe. There is still a lot of wickedness in the world and a lot of wicked people too! The pastor made no reply until they passed a dirty little child making mud pies in the gutter. Seizing the opportunity, the Pastor said, I see that soap hasn t done much good in the world either, for there is much dirt still here and many dirty people around. The soap man said, Oh well, soap only works when it is applied. The pastor said, Exactly! So it is with the gospel. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR FAMILY Congratulations and blessings to the family of Hudson David Dinucci who was baptized last week. Please pray for those who have passed through death into new life with Christ, especially Della Bracket.
December 9, 2018 Page 5 Segundo Domingo de Adviento 9 de diciembre de 2018 Dios ha ordenado que se abajen todas las montañas y todas las colinas, que se rellenen todos los valles hasta aplanar la tierra. Baruc 5:7 A LA ESPERA DE LA SALVACIÓN DE DIOS El mundo no parece tan grande como para contener el alborozo que causa la primera lectura. En la lectura del Evangelio, el Imperio Romano tampoco es lo suficientemente grande. Los grandes poderes de Roma se designan y se hacen esperar por la salvación de Dios. Y encontramos a Pablo que medita gozosamente en lo que importa, en lo que realmente cuenta. De acuerdo con Baruc, la ciudad de Jerusalén es como una persona que en puntillas espera la salvación de Dios, que viene del Este. Los que fueron llevados a pie, con la cabeza gacha, regresan ahora orgullosos. Todo el camino está pavimentado. Al lado del camino hay árboles fragantes y frondosos. No puede haber algo mejor que eso, no es así? Bueno, sí puede haber algo mejor. Porque una voz grita en el desierto. Aquí comienza la salvación de Dios. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura Sube a la altura, Jerusalén; contempla a tus hijos gozosos porque Dios se acordó de ellos (Baruc 5:1-9). Salmo Grandes cosas has hecho por nosotros, Señor (Salmo 126 [125]). Segunda Lectura Que su amor siga creciendo más y más y se traduzca en un mayor conocimiento y discernimiento (Filipenses 1:4-6, 8-11). Evangelio Juan proclama un bautismo de arrepentimiento para el perdón de los pecados (Lucas 3:1-6). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Is 35:1-10; Sal 85 (84):9-14; Lc 5:17-26 Martes: Is 40:1-11; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Miércoles: Zac 2:14-17 o Apo 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lc 1:26-3 o Lc 1:39-47, o cualquier lectura del Común de la Santísima Virgen María, nos. 707-712 Jueves: Is 41:13-20; Sal 145 (144):1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Viernes: Is 48:17-19; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Sábado: Eclo 48:1-4, 9-11; Sal 80 (79): 2ac, 3b, 15-16, Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Domingo: Sof 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-6; Fil 4:4-7; Lc 3:10-18 For more information & Tickets visit: Www.livefromauburn.com Or call Sarah 415-816-1121 Or Suzie 916-847-4934
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