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A Family of Faith Volume 10 Week 50 December 8, 2013 Second Sunday of Advent Parish Mission Statement St. Kilian Parish is a Catholic community of faith responding to the call of Jesus Christ through the proclamation of Scripture, the celebration of Eucharist, and in living the sacramental life of the Church. We are committed to responding to each other through communities and ministries of faith and love, addressing our spiritual, social and educational needs. We believe that each of us is called to be a supportive, compassionate, and caring Christian witness in Mission Viejo, the Diocese of Orange and in the world. Offices and Ministries Parish Office 586-4440 Religious Education 586-4550 Youth Ministry 586-7803 Music Ministry 586-8414 Stephen Ministry 768-6933 Ministry To The Homebound Rosie O Brien 380-1972 Adult Faith Formation & RCIA 586-4440 St. Kilian Catholic Church 26872 Estanciero Drive, Mission Viejo, California 92691 Phone: (949) 586-4440 Fax: (949) 454-1043 www.stkilianchurch.org MASS TIMES: Saturday Evening: 4:00 and 5:30 PM, Sunday: 6:00, 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 AM, 12:30 PM & 5:00 PM. Monday - Friday - 6:30 and 9:00 AM, Saturday 8:00 AM. Rev. Bruce Patterson, Pastor Rev. Wayne Adajar, Parochial Vicar Assisting Priests: Rev. Dan Wilder, Rev. Larry Gibson, Rev. Jerry Walker, Monsignor Jack Campbell and Rev. Chrysostom Baer. Deacon Bob Kelleher and Deacon Mark Martin SERRA CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Quad-Parish School) 23652 Antonio Parkway Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 Phone: (949) 888-1990 www.serra school. org Angeline Trudell, President Mrs. Carol Reiss, Principal, Grades K-4, Mrs. Catherine Muzzy, Principal, Grades 5-8 Sacraments Reconciliation/Confession Wednesday: 7:00 PM & Saturday: 2:00 PM Infant Baptism Call the Parish Center for information 586-4440 Marriage Contact Parish Priest at least six (6) months prior to Marriage Anointing of The Sick Contact the Parish Center Eucharistic Adoration: Daily: end of the 6:30 AM Mass till just prior to 9:00 AM Mass First Friday: 7:00 AM Friday to 8:00 AM Saturday Funeral Call the Parish Center for information 586-4440

Page 2 Second Sunday of Advent Pastor s Page "I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and gather his wheat into the granary, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire." Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In this holy season of Advent, as we prepare to welcome Christ at Christmas, John the Baptist has words of advice and warnings for each one of us. He advises us to "prepare the way of the Lord," by true repentance of our past sins and a firm resolution to straighten "the ways of the Lord," that is, not to deviate from the true Christian way of life in the future. Please God, none of us deserves the reproaches he addressed to the Pharisees and Sadducees, but most of us perhaps can find traces of some predominant vices in our innermost selves. The pride and self-righteousness of the Pharisees ruined their otherwise good lives. The worldliness of the Sadducees made them lose interest in the future life, until they went so far as to deny any future existence after death. Of these two vices, that of the Sadducees is the more prevalent today, and it is to be found in the best of us, in a greater or lesser degree. While all true Christians repudiate atheistic Communism, with its denial of the existence of God and of a future life, many become so immersed in the things of this world that they have no time or thought for the world that is to come. While, theoretically, they reject Communism, they themselves, like the "brood of vipers" of whom the Baptist spoke, are full of the poison of materialism, and are injecting this poison into those whom they influence. A sincere examination of our outlook on life and death, and of our way of life up to today, will tell us how we stand in relation to Christ. Let each one of us ask himself: if Christ, for whose coming as the Divine Babe of Bethlehem we are preparing, were to come to him before Christmas as his just judge, how would he fare? Would he be gathered with the wheat into the granary, or be bundled with the chaff into the unquenchable fire? Each one of us has the decision in his own hands. We can, by true repentance, change ourselves from chaff into wheat, but once we draw our last breath, not even the infinitely merciful God can do that for us. by Father Kevin O Sullivan, O.F.M. *Father Kevin was professor of Sacred Scripture at Christ the King Seminary and St. Bonaventure University in N.Y. and later in the National Seminary, Pretoria, South Africa and as a pastoral priest in Ireland. For more reading, please go to Website www.catholicmatters.com

St. Kilian Catholic Church Page 3 CHRISTMAS EVE PAGEANT ENACTMENT Children in grades 3-6 The Liturgy of the Word as a nativity enactment will be during the 6:00pm Christmas Eve Mass in the church. We need children to participate!! Fr. Wayne would love to involve all the children at a special time during our Liturgy, but children Grades 3 through 6 especially are needed to do the actual enactment. If you would like to be involved please come to the first gathering on Sunday, December 8, at 1:30pm in the Parish Center. Our rehearsals will be Sunday afternoons December 8 & 15, from 1:30-3pm and again Tuesday December 17 from 5:30-7pm. We will go over costuming, conduct and study what the Nativity means to us. We will meet in the Parish Center. Parents are welcome! Please contact Shelby Preusse at rsmsep@cox.net to express your interest or if you have any questions. Bringing Christmas Joy to Children Once again as part of the St. Kilian Food Pantry Christmas distribution we will be giving gifts to children in need. This gift distribution has been a success in the past due to your overwhelming generosity. With many families struggling during this tough economy, your donation will help to brighten their spirits. Any donation is greatly appreciated. Please do not wrap gifts. No time to shop?... Cash and check donations are appreciated too and we will do the shopping for you. Here are some suggestions: Diapers size 3-5 Fleece Blankets Crayons and Coloring Books Dolls, Toy Trucks and Cars Craft Sets, Games Books, Balls and Movie Tickets Donation Drop Off: December 7 & 8 (Sat/Sun) after December 10 & 12 (Tuesday/Thursday) 4pm to 7pm Gift Distribution will be on December 14 PARISH FINANCIALS October 2013 Budget Actual Surplus / (Shortage) Sundays/Holy Days * $ 93,000 $110,803 $ 17,803 Capital (Pink) $ 20,000 $ 17,715 (2,285) Building Fund $ 15,000 $ 19,206 ** $ 4,206 ** * Includes Christmas and Easter ** Due to multiple one-time, large donations. Year To Date (July 2013 through June 2014) Sundays/Holy Days * $345,000 $399,204 $ 54,204 Capital (Pink) $ 65,000 $ 75,153 $ 10,153 Building Fund $ 70,000 $146,983 ** $ 76,983 ** * Includes Christmas and Easter ** Due to multiple one-time, large donations.

Page 4 Readings Second Sunday of Advent Week of December 9, 2013 Monday, December 9, 2013 6:30am Roger Esparza & John L. Hubbell 9:00am Mark Annee & Carl and Lenora Annee Tuesday, December 10, 2013 6:30am Dean and Virginia Ferreri & Isabell Farac 9:00am Daniel Porche & Larry Lis Wednesday, December 11, 2013 6:30am Int. of Juaneta Trujillo and Teresa Trujillo 9:00am William Westerhuis & Enrique Battel Thursday, December 12, 2013 6:30am James F. Ward & Ante Prskalo 9:00am Int. of John Borgese & Marsha Graham Friday, December 13, 2013 6:30am Anselmo Cabatana, Sr. & Eustquia Cabatana 9:00am Jacob Trong Nguyen & Shawn Leon Saturday, December 14, 2013 8:00am Millie Sperkoski & John Clune 4:00pm Jacob Trong Nguyen & Therese Bay Huynh 5:30pm Alfred & Mary Lehard & Erin Joyce Sunday, December 15, 2013 6:00am Marty Russo & Fred Phillips 7:30am Int. of Ann Yosue & Ashton Farrar 9:00am Eric Gordon & Marie Garrett 10:45am Robert Scott Podraza & Theresa Dyer 12:30pm Joan Susan Walker & Helen Santy 5:00pm The Parishioners of St. Kilian Church Monday Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalm 98:1-4 Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38 Tuesday Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 96:1-3, 10-13 Matthew 18:12-14 Wednesday Isaiah 40:25-31 Psalm 103:1-4, 8, 10 Matthew 11:28-30 Thursday Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab Judith 13:18bcde, 19 Luke 1:26-38 or 39-47 Friday Isaiah 48:17-19 Psalm 1:1-4, 6 Matthew 11:16-19 Saturday Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11 Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 Matthew 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 Psalm 146:6-10 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Rosary Chaplet of Divine Mercy Benediction While we always want to encourage friendship and fellowship, we ask everyone to be considerate of those who are praying in Church before and after Mass.

St. Kilian Catholic Church SATURDAY, December 14th 4:00pm: Amanda Hays, Jordan Bonanno 5:30pm: Joseph Liebl, Jimmy Liebl, Reanna Liebl SUNDAY, December 15th 6:00am: Volunteer 7:30am: Christopher Nguyen, Vivianna Nguyen, Gabriel Patin 9:00am: Kyle Thompson, Bradley Schuller, Riley Schuller 10:45am: Brian O Donnell, Thomas O Donnell, Eric Friestedt 12:30pm: Jack Alegre, Nicholas Alegre, Michael Alegre 5:00 pm: James McDonald, Delaney McDonald Reminders Page 5 Advent Penance Service St. Kilian will hold Advent Penance Service on Monday December 9 at 7:30pm. Our local parish Penance Services are as follows: 12/09/13 7:30pm at St. Kilian 12/11/13 7:00pm at Santiago de Compostela 12/18/13 7:30pm at San Francisco Solano 12/20/13 7:30pm at St. Nicholas ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Don t miss the Mananitas ("wee hours of the morning ) Service Thursday December 12th at 5:00am. See the back page of the Bulletin for details! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ St. Kilian Christmas Concert December 14, 7:00pm in the Church This Week at St. Kilian SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY December 8 6:00am; 7:30am; 9:00am; 10:45am; 12:30pm Baptisms 2:00pm Mass 5:00pm 9 Penance Service 7:30pm at St. Kilian 10 11 Penance Service 7:00pm at Santiago de Compostela NOTE: No Confessions at ST. Kilian 12 Mananitas Service 5:00am 13 Holy Hour 7:00pm 14 Mass 8:00am Confessions 2:00pm 4:00pm & 5:30pm Christmas Concert 7:00pm 15 6:00am; 7:30am; 9:00am; 10:45am; 12:30pm Mass 5:00pm 16 17 18 Penance Service 7:30pm at San Francisco Solano NOTE: No Confessions at ST. Kilian 19 20 Penance Service 7:30pm at St. Nicholas Holy Hour 7:00pm 21 Mass 8:00am Confessions 2:00pm 4:00pm & 5:30pm

Page 6 Second Sunday of Advent Prayers... Please continue to pray for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN OVERSEAS: Afghanistan: Joshua Mansfield, Craig Labistre, Robert Charles Holmes, Jr., Andrew Marrett, Jason Pallotta, Michael Marshall, Alfredo Samson Jr., Caleb Ainley, Jordan Franco, Adam O Neill, Robert Blonski-Clark. Bahrain: Christian Goodnow. England: Kyle Hunt, Matthew Plakos. Germany: Austen Swaim, Andrew Hill. Isle of Crete: Richard Erk, III. Japan: Vince Ramos, Robert Ortiz. To include a family members name serving overseas, please contact: Carolyn McNamara @ mcnamaracarolyn@yahoo.com. Those who are sick: Teresita Adajar, Thomas Holmberg, Dave Blanco, Sal Pipitone, Helen Hack, Laura Rodriguez, Aurora Cabrera, Patricia Fitzmaurice, Gloria Gorney, Jan Brick, Marie Ward, Sharon Nestor, Matt Flood, Maria Marero, Tom Judge, Bill Morris, Dick Holmes, Jeanne Lussier, Joseph DeVarer, Maria DeVarer, Jeannette Grelck, Marie Kenney, Tyler Karp, Mallory, Courtney K., S. Haggerty, Dorothy Ortiz, Cindy Robinson, Julie Tompkins, Stephanie Shekerlian, Frank Semelsberger, Nichole VerBurg, Carmen Jones, Jo Makin, Shirley Hayes, James Derum, Dolores Rodarte, Vincent Madigan, Leona Schmidt, Bob Dean, Andrew Bold, Patrick Norris, Judy Anderson, Angie Carrillo, David Colby, Angel Fuentes, Ann Marie Walker, Margie Spalenka, Joanne Siow, Angelina Reyes Lambaren, Peggy Bivens, Stephen Hines, Patricia Drennen, Elizabeth Helmuth, Gary Nolen, Rick Sutton. Those who have died: Jan Brick, Helen Csllik, Anne Fellmer, Ruth Ann Curran, Sarah Bisso, Harold Jaffke, Elizabeth Martin, Mary Higgins, Marion Deck, Frank Manard, Anthony Dale Hill, Maurice McGrath, Margaret Frances Gilroy, Manny Valeriano, Aguileo Flores, Jean King, Michael McKenna, Francesca Noe, Marie Kenefick, Gary Nolen, Dennis O Connor, Frederick Nove, Nancy Ann Farfan, Mario Barrios, Enrique Battel, Ann Rinaldi, Maria Alaniz, Margot Bolich, Larry Walker (brother of Father Jerry Walker), Bette Patino, Milton Lonnee, Dennis O Connor, Joseph Clark, Maria Commodore. ST. KILIAN RCIA / RCIC FAMILY CHRISTMAS POT LUCK FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 TH, 6 9pm in HUGHES HALL CURRENT RCIA/RCIC MEMBERS, SPONSORS, ALUMNAE, & THEIR FAMILIES JUST BRING A DISH TO SHARE OR, IF THERE S NO TIME TO COOK, MAKE A DONATION AND WE WILL PURCHASE SOMETHING FOR YOUR FAMILY. PLEASE RSVP WITH # OF ADULTS & CHILDREN ATTENDING, BY 12-13-13. SIGN UP AT CLASS ON SUNDAY, 12/8/13, OR CONTACT: JULIE COPLAN by 12/13/13 at E-MAIL: julie.coplan@cox.net PHONE: 949-581-2877 FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL, RICHARD OR ALDA @ 949-582-3015

St. Kilian Catholic Church Page 7 Announcements from Serra Catholic School SAVE THE DATE Sunday, January 26, 2014 Please join us for Serra Catholic School s Inaugural Tuition Assistance Luncheon TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON A Women s Luncheon Dedicated to Catholic Education Sunday, January 26, 2014 ~ 12:30pm - 3:30pm Serra Catholic School Blessed Junipero Serra Courtyard & Muzzy Family Student Activity Center $75.00 per person To make a reservation, please visit: https://serraschool.ejoinme.org/seasonsrsvp or contact the Serra Catholic School Advancement Office Announcements SERRA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Non-Discriminatory Policy as to Students and Personnel Serra Catholic School in the Diocese of Orange, mindful of its mission to be witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students of any race, color, and national origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Serra Catholic School in the Diocese of Orange does not discriminate on the basis of race, handicap, color, and national origin in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Likewise, Serra Catholic School in the Diocese of Orange does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of sex, handicap, race, color and national origin. St. Kilian Christmas Concert - December 14, 7:00pm in the Church Featuring the St. Kilian Choir and Musicians ST. KILIAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Annual Christmas Luncheon, Friday, December 13@ 11:00am El Niguel Country Club Everyone is welcome to attend our Annual Christmas Luncheon and enjoy a delicious lunch and Christmas music entertainment held at the El Niguel Country Club in Laguna Niguel. Your choices for lunch are: 1) Salmon, served with rice and a vegetable medley, 2) Chicken and Mushroom Crepes a la Reine served with fruit, 3) Elena s Beef Tostada Ole featuring a crisp tortilla basket filled with beef, homemade refried beans, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, salsa and sour cream. Included with this lunch are rolls, coffee and tea. Dessert will be lemon almond tart. The cost is $35.00 pp. payable to St Kilian CCW and check may be mailed to Rosie O Brien, 24921 Muirlands Blvd. #205, Lake Forest, Ca. 92630. Please indicate your choice of entrée on your check. The deadline is December 9 for reservations. Directions: Marguerite Pkwy., west on Crown Valley Pkwy., turn left at Club House Dr. and right to the Club House. If you have any questions call Rosie @ 380-1972. We look forward to seeing you all there.

Page 8 Second Sunday of Advent SKY stands for St. Kilian Youth. SKY is where the teens of our parish share their faith and have lots of fun. SKY NEWS Are you a high school student and new member of the St. Kilian family? If so, St. Kilian Youth group would love to invite you to our very special "Welcome To Sky" night happening December 8th. Come celebrate Mass with us at 5pm and then join us right after for a fun-filled youth night. Confirmation I students are highly encouraged to come. Food, fun, fellowship. Treat yourself or a special someone this Christmas season with a merrily delicious box of See's Candies! Not only will your purchase benefit your taste buds but it will also benefit St. Kilian Youth Ministry. Our fundraiser will be taking place on December 7, 8, 14 and 15. You can find our table before and after every mass on those dates. Thank you for supporting St. Kilian Youth Ministry. T'was two Sundays before Christmas, the 15th to be right. All the teens were gathered together to celebrate an awesome Christmas SKY night! Come celebrate Christmas with us on Sunday, December 15th following 5pm mass. Please bring a wrapped present for our annual SKY gift exchange! Price limit is $5 or less. Come have some food, come have some fun. Mark your Google calendar! We will be having our first SKY night of the new year on January 12, 2014! CONFIRMATION 1 NEWS: Service Opportunities currently available: Catholic Worker on 12-8-13, See s Candy Sales at weekends of December 7 & 8 and 14 & 15. If you d like to do one of the above, please email confirmation@stkilianchurch.org to sign up. CONFIRMATION 2 NEWS: Our next class is Tuesday 12-10-13 7-8:30pm in the hall. Service projects are underway. Please make sure you watch your email and/or mail for information regarding the projects you have signed up for. Anyone who did not attend the November Confirmation retreat has been enrolled in the 2 nd retreat to be held January 31-February 2, 2014. Please contact Youth Ministry if you have any questions. Advent Penance Service Monday December 9, 7:30 PM RE Children and Families are invited to participate This year children from our Religious Education program will be participating in our Parish Penance Service. Children and their parents will be greeters, readers and singers. Please plan on joining us during this holy season as we prepare our hearts to welcome Jesus as the Light of the World. Contact the RE Office if your child would like to participate. Religious Education for Special Needs Children THANK YOU Thank you to all who responded to our request for volunteers to assist our Special Needs children. We offer Special Education Religious Education classes on Fridays, 4:30-5:30 PM. We also try to include all children that are able in our RE classes that meet during the week. It would be ideal to have individual aides for these children so that they are able to participate in the classroom activities. We appreciate all that contacted our office and would welcome anyone interested in volunteering with our Religious Education ministry. RE Class Schedule DECEMBER 9-12 Grades 1-4 16-19 Grades 1-8 22-Jan. 4 NO RE Pre-K& Kind., Grades 1-8 & Special Ed Christmas Vacation skygroup@cox.net email: skre@cox.net

St. Kilian Catholic Church Page 9 CIRCLE OF GRACE Safe Environment Training Program We are grateful to the Volunteers who presented this new child safety program that educates and empowers our children and young people to actively participate in a safe environment for themselves and others. Thanks also to our children, Catechists and Aides for their positive and respectful response to the information presented. Together we can ensure our children know that God s Grace and Love surrounds them in every situation and that the Holy Spirit is with them to guide them in making the right choices. For more information on the CIRCLE of GRACE program, you can visit our St. Kilian Church website under: Faith Formation/Religious Education/Circle of Grace Parent Information. CIRCLE OF GRACE TEACHING TEAM If anyone is interested in forming a team to present the lessons for next year, please contact the RE Office. Cubby Corner Cub Scouts Pack 714 At St. Kilian Parish Calling all First through Fifth Grade Boys! Come join the adventure of Scouting!! Cub Scouts is a fun-filled program for boys in grades one through five to learn, develop skills, build friendships, provide service to their community, deepen their faith, and most of all - have FUN!! All Interested families are welcome! DECEMBER 2013 Sun., Dec. 8, Noon 3pm Caroling and Christmas Concert at Freedom Village in Lake Forest JANUARY 2014 Mon., Jan. 6, 6:45-7:30pm Pack Meeting at St. Kilian Church Hall Bridging of Webelos II to Boy Scout Troops Sat., Jan. 11, 8:00 Noon - Pinewood Derby-St. Kilian Hughes Hall Sat., Jan. 11, 7:00pm - Monster Trucks at Anaheim Stadium OR Sat., Feb. 8, TBD Contact info: Linda Shepard at Lindashep@yahoo.com home: 949-770-6232; cell: 949-456-0740 CIRCLE OF GRACE PRAYER Thank You, God, for always being with me in my Circle of Grace. Thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit who helps me know what is good. Thank you for giving me people who care about me and want me to be safe. AMEN GREAT RESOURCE! Check out www.blestarewe.com for access to Catholic prayers and practices, Take-Home pages, Adult Spirituality, current events, interactive games and much more! We know that by working together we all benefit. If you have any questions, please contact our office. skre@cox.net (949) 586-4550. St. Kilian s Moms Ministry Next Weekly Gathering Wednesday, December 11, 2013 After 9am Mass 11:15am Upstairs in the Parish Center Child Care Attention Children Grades K-5 Children's Liturgy of the Word meets at the 10:45am and 5:00pm Sunday masses. No registration is required. This drop-in program during mass is open to all grade school age children. Parents are welcome, too! Child Care Is available during at 9:00am, 10:45am, 12:30pm. Children of all ages are welcome! No Fee! The Child Care room is located in the Parish Center around the back.

Page 10 Second Sunday of Advent INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES DRIVE THANK YOU! On behalf of the Intellectually Disabled here in Orange County, the Knights of Columbus would like to thank you, the parishioners of St. Kilian Church for making last October s Drive for the Intellectually Disabled a noteworthy success. Due to your generosity, we were able to reach our goal of raising over $8,000. This will be enough to send 8 children to week-long camps, enriching their lives considerably. Once again, a heartfelt and big Thank You - you re wonderful!! SKY Fundraiser St. Kilian Youth Ministry - SKY - will be selling See s Candies outside the Church before and after all the this weekend and next. You know you will buy some eventually, so do your holiday shopping here and support our youth. Besides, chocolate is good for you! You know you want it. You ve got to have it. Treat yourself, your friends and family to the best candy on earth! And thank you for supporting our Youth Ministry! FUNDRAISER COMING EVENTS Dec 11th Oggi s, Mission Viejo Jan 15th CPK, Mission Viejo Feb 19th & 20th Ruby s Diner, Mission Viejo Mall Thank you... This has been a great year of dining fundraisers. The restaurants that sponsored all our events were happy to participate. Everyone of the them has told us how wonderful our parishioners are and how they always say thank you. Not just on fundraising night but anytime they are in. Let s show our last big Thank You for 2013 and support the final dining fundraiser of the year. Be sure to get the flyer inserted into this bulletin and we ll... See you at Oggi s on Wednesday, December 11th!!

St. Kilian Catholic Church Page 11 Advent Reflection Series With Father Dan Wilder The voice of one crying out in the wilderness, Make ready the way of the Lord, make His paths straight, (Mark 1:3). Our daily mission is to love God first in the ordinary events of each day and to live each day as though it were our last. Heaven is our goal! Join us this Advent Season as we prepare our hearts to welcome Jesus this Christmas and grow in our relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Thursday December 12 Wednesday December 18 Forgiveness The Holy Spirit Light Refreshments will be served. All are welcome! Bring your family and friends! Shepherds of Christ The monthly SoC prayer meeting will be held in the Church on FRIDAY 12/13 at 6 PM. (Please note the change in the start time.) You are encouraged to bring a new guest so we can perform the work Our Lord has assigned to the Shepherds of Christ. During this time of Advent, prayers are very important and all our clergy need our support. Our prayer chapter has met since 1995 and your support is very important. For questions please call: Emilie Dillingham 830-9727 or Ken Herberger 379-9130. May God Bless all our Priests and Clergy. Do you want to give someone a truly uplifting gift this Christmas? Then give a gift that will inspire, motivate, and transform. Give someone a ticket to hear how the Genius of Catholicism can give them a clearer understanding of God s plan for their life. Living Every Day with Passion and Purpose: Live with acclaimed Catholic author Matthew Kelly St. Kilian Catholic Church Friday, January 10, 7 PM- 10:45 PM Tickets are selling fast! Don't miss it! Visit www.stkilianmissionviejo.org or www.dynamiccatholic.com Questions? Write to parishevents@stkilianchurch.org Tickets are $39 each and include all retreat materials. Note that this is not a fundraiser for St. Kilian.

Page 12 Second Sunday of Advent Ministries... EUCHARIST TO THE HOMEBOUND Rosie O Brien 380-1972 ROSARY GROUP MONDAY NIGHT Call 215-5177 Women s AA 12 X 12 Alice 939-1331 Our Lady Queen of Peace Prayer Group Information 830-2013 At Home with the Word David Booth 768-3791 GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRY Kevin Gross 768-1890 STEPHEN MINISTRY Kimberly Bauer 636-5353 SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Marie Gomez 582-0279 Margaret Jenkins 454-6030 MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY Tom or Denise Campione 949/582-7967. TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY For more information please call 582-2761 or 470-9495. Eucharistic Ministers pray, share the Word, bring the Eucharist and friendship to the homebound. Come join us in the Parish Center at 6:00 pm for dedication to our Blessed Mother. Thursdays 9:30 am in the Parish Center Pray the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, and share special intentions. Join us after the 9:00 Mass on Wednesday mornings as we come together to become more familiar with the Word. Strives to assist those parishioners who are in need of transportation to Mass, doctor appointments, etc. Stephen Ministers care for people facing tough times. A Pastoral Ministry dedicated to helping us grow spiritually and deepening our relationship with God. A 90 minute study each Monday night at 7:00pm in the Parish Center Rooms 8 & 9. All are welcome! The weekly Tuesday morning study meets at 9:30 am in the parish hall. Everyone is welcome to attend. MUSIC MINISTRY SINGERS AND INSTRUMENTALISTS You are invited to join the St. Kilian Music Ministry as we praise the Lord through music. Rehearsal Times: Adult Choir: Thursdays at 7:15 p.m. Children s Choir: Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Fil-Am Choir: Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Grace Notes (young adults): Thursdays at 5:45 p.m. Instrumental Musicians: 2 nd and 4 th Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Shine Down (for teens in high school): Sundays at 3:30 p.m. BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY The Bereavement Ministry supports parishioners who are grieving after the loss of a loved one. This includes assistance with the funeral liturgy, vigil and rosary service and follow-up as a resource for referral to grief support groups within our community. In addition, members plan and participate in the annual Memorial Mass each November. If you are interested in participating in this ministry and would like more specific details, please contact the Parish Center or Betty Porche @ 949/586-5837. Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound Eucharistic Ministers to the homebound are always in need. This very rewarding ministry serves those who can no longer come to Mass and receive the Eucharist. Please prayerfully consider helping your fellow parishioners at this time. For information call Rosie O Brien at 949/380-1972

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