December 16, 2018 Third Sunday of Advent prayer fraternity minority Third Sunday of Advent Men s Club Meeting December 20 at 6pm Volunteer this Christmas Season Our Lady of Angels CAPUCHIN Franciscan REJOICE! Today has traditionally been called Gaudete Sunday. The Latin tag is derived from Paul s appeal in the second reading to rejoice always in the Lord, and the Latin Mass text based on that reading. The irony and paradox of this Christian joy is underlined by the fact that Paul wrote those words in prison. But from there he could see the progress of God s work. Is it obvious to us? We feel that this is not the time for joy when there is so much suffering and moral evil. It is interesting, then, that the first reading is from the prophet Zephaniah, who is almost exclusively concerned with gloomy visions of Judgment Day. Today the Church selects the only optimistic text in Zephaniah, in which the prophet has been touched by the spirit of joy. This, we are assured on all sides, is the season of joy. Let us recapture that feeling of joy in our lives and reflect it to those who are joyless. The King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst, you have no further misfortune to fear. Zephaniah 3:15b OLAburlingame OLA_Capuchin ola_burlingame www.ola.community
Our Lady of Angels Church CAPUCHIN FRANCISCANS 1721 Hillside Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 Email: parishoffice@olaparish.org Web: www.ola.community OLAburlingame OLA_Capuchin ola_burlingame Parish Staff Pastor: Rev. Michael Mahoney, OFM, Cap. Associate Pastor: Rev. Brian McKenna, OFM, Cap. Principal: Mrs. Amy Costa Director of Religious Education: Ms. Johna Maychrowitz Youth Ministry / Confirmation Director: Mr. Christopher Mariano Preschool Director: Ms. Lysette Cukar Music Director: Mr. Matt Mattei BAPTISMS: By appointment only. Call the Rectory. MARRIAGES: By appointment. Call the Rectory at least SIX MONTHS in advance. Telephones Rectory 347-7768 School 343-9200 Religious Ed./RCIA 347-3671 Preschool 343-3115 Music Director 867-5434 Youth Ministry/Confirmation 343-5809 Rectory FAX 347-3550 Masses Saturday Evening: 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 am; 6:00 pm Monday-Friday: 6:30 and 8:00 am Saturday at 8:00 am Holy Days: 7:30 pm (Vigil) 6:30, 8:00, 11:00 am; 7:30 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays: 3:30-4:45 pm Adoration Chapel 8:30 am-7:00 pm (M-F) 8:30 am-noon (SAT) MASS INTENTIONS Your prayers are requested for the deceased members of the parish and especially for those who have died recently, and the following for whom Mass will be offered: SAT, December 15: 5:00 p.m. Joseph & Maria Emilio SUN, December 16: 7:00 a.m. All Parishioners 10:00 a.m. Laurie Massa 8:30 a.m. Flavian Welstead, OFM Cap 11:30 a.m. Maude & Oswald Wallace 6:00 p.m. Tim Beary 6:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 11:30a.m. at Marian MONDAY: Sr. Patricia Ann Cloherty Gerry L Heureux Frances Woolley TUESDAY: Edith A. DeAngelis Laura Elley Thomas Mallard WEDNESDAY: Julian Barralaza Rita Porrazzo Nick Elchinoff THURSDAY: Mila Baleva The Ferrai Family Mal Barnett FRIDAY: Malcolm Barnett Emilio Gaddini Anna Florentino SATURDAY: Cassanego/Zan Family Sr. Patricia Ann Cloherty SAT, December 22: 5:00 p.m. Piero Gemignani SUN, December 23: 7:00 a.m. All Parishioners 10:00 a.m. Tim McGrew 8:30 a.m. Jack Casey 11:30 a.m. Fr. Flavian Welstead, OFM, Cap. 6:00 p.m. Olga & Dino Belluomini December 22 & 23 READER, EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER & ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE 5:00 pm W & B Bankovitch C Foxhoven, P Richardson, E Gigliotti, P Crampton, G Chrisman D DeMera, S & E Dugoni 7:00 am J Gibbs J & E Malta, D Rich, J O Campo 8:30 am C L Heureux J & P Barrett, H Erceg, R Tharayil, C Rockwell A Hamilton, R McGreal, M Lund 10:00 am C Al-Jamea R Gier, B Maxwell, D Creedon, L Novak, C Al-Jamea I Dell Abbate, M Blee, J Polo 11:30 am R & L Kosta F & R Soto, M Zelayeta, D Rodriguez, M Marcotte I & S Fish 6:00 pm E Barnabe G Rebosura, M & N Oblea, C Frye P & B Hetherington, Z Corrigan
PRAYER THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT When the year 1000 was about to dawn, people fled to mountains, expecting the return of Christ. When 2000 came, people feared major computer -- and hence societal -- breakdowns. Neither happened. Yet both moments in history remind us of something deeper, the lesson of Advent. Advent means "coming." The Lord wants us to anticipate and prepare for His coming, not as something that we hinge on a particular date or identify with a particular calamity, but as an ordinary aspect of our daily Christian living. On the one hand, we know He is coming; on the other, we don't know when. Yet every moment is an opportunity to make that coming more central to our lives. Lord, may we welcome you daily in your Word, your Sacraments, and in all our brothers and sisters! ADVENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONFESSION Monday, December 17 at 7pm Saturday, December 22 from 3-5pm Monday, December 24 from 10-11am CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Christmas Carols and a St. Francis Creche will begin 30 minutes prior to each Christmas Eve Mass. Christmas Eve (Monday, December 24) 4:00pm, 6:00pm Children s Mass, & 10:00pm Candlelight Mass Christmas Day (Tuesday, December 25) 8:00am, 10:00am, & Noon (No Evening Mass) SPIRITUAL CHRISTMAS MASS CARDS This is a unique and special gift that you can give to your family and friends. They will be remembered in the Masses, Prayers and Apostolic works of our Capuchin Friars. We try to think of materialistic gifts to give for Christmas, why not remember them with a spiritual gift at Christmas. Cards are $5 and are available in the Rectory. RECONNECT WITH YOUR FAITH Been away from church for awhile or don't feel as connected to your faith as you want to be? OLA has a special program just for you called LANDINGS. Join a lively, ten week discussion-based program. We begin on Wednesday, January 9 at 7:00 pm. If you or someone you know is interested, contact us at landings@olaparish.org. SIMBANG GABI Novena of Advent Masses December 15 23, 2018 Please see page 3 for a complete list of times and locations. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Eucharistic Ministers are still needed for the Christmas Eve 4pm and 6pm Masses. Please contact Anne Hahn ASAP at (650) 784-1325. A FRANCISCAN ADVENT Receive a daily Advent message to celebrate this holy season! Each day you will receive ways to nourish your spirit with videos from our friars, meditations on Christmas and Advent, and messages of hope from the book Simple Gifts: Reflections for Advent, by Diane M. Houdek. Sign up at info.franciscanmedia.org/advent-2018-sign-up.
FRATERNITY FAMILY CHOIR The final rehearsal for the 4:00pm Christmas Eve Mass is on Tuesday, December 18 at 6:30pm in the church. No experience is necessary and all are welcome! Email Matt at mrmattei@mac.com with questions. ENCHANTING ITALY TRIP WITH FR. BRIAN April 28 May 9, 2019 Visit the Island of Murano, St. Mark s Square, Basilica of San Marco, Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Tuscany, Lucca, Florence, Cinque Terre, Assisi, and the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter s Basilica and the many other sights in Rome. For more information, please visit the website at www.gate1travel.com/customgroups/it1619074 MEN S CLUB PRESIDENT S DINNER There is no Men s Club Meeting in December. However, please save the date for the Men s Club President s Dinner coming up on Friday, January 18 at the Basque Cultural Center. More info to follow! BEREAVEMENT & GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday, December 19 at 7pm in the Rectory This group helps families and their loved ones get through the process of healing. The goal is to help individuals cope with feelings of grief, loss, and sadness in a safe and caring environment. Contact Lara Montoya with any questions at montoya_lara@yahoo.com. Join in anytime. MINORITY ADVENT GIVING TREE FINAL WEEK TO TURN IN GIFTS Please remember to turn in your gifts this week so that the Youth Group can deliver them this weekend! Thank you! LIVING ROSARY Friday, December 21 at 6pm in the Church Please join our Youth Group as they say the rosary with the joyful mysteries and reflective music. HOLIDAY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Join Catholic Charities in providing holiday cheer to those in need in the Archdiocese. Sing, donate, create holiday cards, assist at a holiday party, or help with the many other Christmas activities. Contact Carol at CLaughlin@CatholicCharitiesSF.org to volunteer.