December 13, 2015 Third Sunday of Advent ST. TERESA OF AVILA CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Michael Carroll, Pastor Fr. Roland Ramirez, Parochial Vicar Deacon Ed Morgado Sunday Masses Saturday Vigil 5:00pm Sunday 8:00am, 10:30am, 3:30pm (Spanish), & 5:30pm Daily Masses Monday Saturday 8:30am Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, 3:00pm 4:30pm Eucharistic Adoration 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. Ministry to the Sick: Please call parish office (530) 889-2254 Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Call the parish office (530) 889-2254 St. Vincent de Paul: (530) 305-0130 Parish Office: 11600 Atwood Rd., Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 889-2254, fax (530) 889-2643 www.stteresaauburn.com Office Hours: Monday Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Business Manager, Jo Anne Drummond (530)-889-2254 ext. 11 e-mail: joanne_drummond@stteresaauburn.com Ministry to Seniors, Bereaved & Homebound Barbara Freuler (Minister) (530) 889-2254 ext. 10 e-mail: barbara_freuler@stteresaauburn.com Adult Faith Formation, Call the Parish Office (530) 889-2254 Religious Education Program Judy Jones (Director) (530) 823-7122 e-mail: judy_jones@stteresaauburn.com St. Joseph School, Mrs. Jenny Oliver, (Principal) info@saintjosephauburn.org or www.saintjosephauburn.org 11610 Atwood Rd., Auburn (530) 885-4490 fax (530) 885-0182 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: Brenda Fischer, (Youth Director) 530) 305-9919 e-mail: brenda_fischer@stteresaauburn.com Bulletin Submissions: e-mail to info@stteresaauburn.com. All bulletin articles are due in the parish office no later than 12:00pm on Mondays.
Third Sunday of Advent Page 2 Third Sunday of Advent December 13, 2015 With joy you will draw water at the fountain of salvation. Isaiah 12:3 CELEBRATE This Sunday, God rejoices and sings because of us. We read in Zephaniah today that God will sing joyfully because of you, / as one sings at festivals (Zephaniah 3:18). We know plenty about singing at festivals. Already our ears are ringing with the songs and carols that anticipate the Christmas season. Paul reminds us of the source of our own double rejoicing: God is the mighty savior who is in our midst (in Zephaniah s words). Because this is so, says Paul, we can rejoice and be at ease. We don t have to worry, for God s peace will stand guard over our hearts and minds. A medieval carol depicts Christmas as my dancing day and urges us to enter into the dance. Why all the merrymaking? Because the Lord is near, as Paul reminds us (Philippians 4:5). He then points to another reason for the dancing: the dawn of the promise of peace, the peace beyond all understanding, that is now within our grasp. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. MASS INTENTIONS December 12 December 19, 2015 Saturday 12/12 5:00pm + Marc Goble Sunday 12/13 8:00am + Yvonne Ivovic 10:30am + Fr. Roca 3:30pm For The Faithful 5:30pm + Lori Anne Byrnes Monday 12/14 8:30am + Harland Klemp Tuesday 12/15 8:30am + Stan Spencer Wednesday 12/16 8:30am + Bonnie & Jerry Hanock Thursday 12/17 8:30am + Janet Bonner Friday 12/18 8:30am + Fr. Seamus Genovese Saturday 12/19 8:30am + Rose Cuffe CHRISTMAS MASS LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Penance Service: December 22nd: 7:00pm Christmas Eve Confessions: 10:00am - 12:00pm Christmas Eve Masses: 4:00pm: Children's Mass 6:00pm: Spanish Mass 7:30pm: Youth Mass 12:00am: Midnight Mass (11:30pm, Sacred Music) TODAY S READINGS.First Reading Shout for joy! Sing joyfully! Be glad and exult! The L, your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior (Zephaniah 3:14-18a). Psalm Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 12). Second Reading Rejoice! The Lord is near. Make your requests known to God (Philippians 4:4-7). Gospel John tells his hearers to share their possessions with the needy; be honest; do not threaten or accuse others falsely (Luke 3:10-18). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Friday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Saturday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45 Christmas Day Masses: 8:00am and 10:30am Our Sunday Offertory for: December 6th: $14,439 Our weekly goal is $14,000 to meet our budget.
December 13, 2015 Page 3 LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE Week of December 20, 2015 Altar Servers Paetyn Collins, Julia Wittinger Caroline Roche, Hunter Schott Sunday, 12/20/15, 10:30am Ethan & Seth Crawford, Gabe Barnes Stefan & Nicolas Horn, Gabe Barnes Eucharistic Ministers Steve McCullough, Mike Loeffler, Diane Fritch Vince DeWitt, Jackie Shook, Vince & Renee Anaclerio, Marcella Dayton, Manny & Leticia DeDios Sunday, 12/20/15 10:30am Greg & Lori Belanger, Tim Towne, Deana Eshpeter, Anna Fenner, Debbie Buresh Lizzie Roche, Carol Coleman, Frankie Hey Lectors Nina & Lexy Ashford, Liz Chistofferson Dennis Arzaga, Blaise DeSouza Sunday, 12/20/15 10:30am Russ Zeller, Victor Monjares, Tessa Crouch Steve & Robin Matthews, Garrett Smit Greeters Sally LaPorta, Linda Pierce, Warren Leash, Joyce Swartz Kate Sabins, Marcia Kitchell, Sharon Hane, Joan Thompson Sunday, 12/20/15, 10:30am Maureen Spencer, Bobbie Cairns, Ruth Wright, Micheline Turner, Bernice Ambrose, Elizabeth Morales, Ben & Jack Niece Not Filled Ushers, Not Filled Bill Clark, Terry Noziska, Pete Thompson, Mike Bane Sunday, 12/20/15, 10:30am Gary Crockett, Tom Huckins, Paul Law Sunday, 12/19/15, 5:30pm, Not Filled Sacristans Saturday 12/19/15 5:00pm Jim McKevitt Sunday 12/20/15 8:00am Julia Eggert Sunday 12/20/15 10:30am Joe Offer Sunday 12/20/15 5:30pm Not Filled Christmas Dinner Dance Party For current high school teens, college aged young adults (from high school classes of 2009 to 2015) Saturday, December 19th 6:30 to 10pm In the Parish Hall High school teens, bring your friends! Back from college or haven t seen your friends for a while? Come home to St. Teresa of Avila Church for a Christmas celebration with a delicious dinner, dancing, games and more! Please RSVP by December 15th by texting or calling Brenda Fischer at (530) 305-9919 with attendees names. CALLING ALL CHILDREN! We will be starting rehearsals for our Christmas Nativity reenactment. The reenactment is based on the Christmas Gospel readings. If interested please meet in the Church Monday, December 14th at 4:00pm. We will be going over expectations and handing out parts. The reenactment will be presented at Christmas Eve Mass, December 24th at 4:00. For any questions or additional information call 823-7122. SCHEDULE FOR THE REENACTMENT OF THE FIRST CHRISTMAS Practices will be held in St. Teresa of Avila Church. Practices will last approximately 1 hour except for Tuesday the 22nd, practice will be a little longer or until the children feel comfortable with their parts. 12/14 Monday 4:00pm 12/16 Wednesday 4:00pm 12/18 Friday 12:30pm 12/21 Monday 10:00am 12/22 Tuesday 10:00am
Third Sunday of Advent Page 4 OUR CATHOLIC FAITH At the beginning of our R.C.I.A. class this year, I asked those who are traveling with us to Easter and beyond, Why are you taking this class? To a person they answered, The Mass and the Holy Spirit. They all had been to Mass with friends and loved ones. They wanted to receive Christ. Most mornings during Advent there are over twenty parishioners at the 6:30am Mass. Fr. Roland also told me that the 8:30am Mass is nearly always full. Thank you. The energy, by your presence and prayers, carries us and lifts us up as priests. The Love of the Presence of Christ in the Mass is the greatest gift my parents have given me. Here I come to be nourished and fed. After spending that hour ( Can you not watch one hour with me? ), I can see more clearly the path I should follow. Thanks is the gift that pleases God. His kingdom is open and inclusive. Please God, as we attend Mass prayerfully and thankfully, we will live that same breath of vision and generosity that Christ became man for...... Over two thousand years ago. Attending Mass should never be A have to, but, A want to. I should want to go to Mass because Christ shares Himself totally with me. I have one request of all of you.... When you return to your pew, please, for a few minutes visit with Christ Our Savior. (Please don t leave before the priest.) That God was Man in Palestine and lives today in Bread and Wine. (Gilbert Keith Chesterton) God Bless, Fr. Mike Giggles: Did you hear about the dial-a-prayer service for Atheists? You call up, it rings and rings, but nobody answers. A man walked into a car showroom and said to the sales manager, My wife wants to talk To you about the Cadillac in the window. The sales manager looked puzzled and said, We don t have a Cadillac in the window. The man said, You do now. At the beginning of the year, politicians promised things would improve by the last quarter. Well, I m down to my last quarter and things haven t improved. A Monastery was inhabited by Monks who communicated with each other solely by chanting. Every morning at the assembly the Abbot would chant: Good morning, Brethren. The monks would chant back: Good morning, Father Abbot. One morning a Maverick Monk instead chanted: Good evening, Father Abbot. The Abbot was not amused. Glaring all around at the Monks, he declared: Someone chanted evening. Money talks. It says Goodbye.
December 13, 2015 Page 5 Tercer Domingo de Adviento 13 de diciembre de 2015 Sacarán agua con gozo de la fuente de salvación. Isaías 12:3 CELEBRA Este domingo, Dios canta y se regocija por nosotros. Leemos hoy en Sofonías que Dios se llenará de júbilo por tu causa, como en los días de fiesta (Sofonías 3:18). Sabemos mucho de cantar en festivales. Ya nuestros oídos resuenan con los cantos y villancicos que anticipan la época navideña. Pablo nos recuerda la fuente de este doble regocijo: Dios, tu poderoso salvador, está en medio de ti (en palabras de Sofonías). Por ser así, nos dice Pablo, podemos alegrarnos y estar en paz. No tenemos que inquietarnos, porque la paz de Dios custodiará nuestros corazones y pensamientos. Un villancico antiguo representa la Navidad como el día de mi baile y nos urge a tomar parte en el baile. Por qué todo el regocijo? Porque el Señor está cerca nos recuerda Pablo (Filipenses 4:5). Entonces apunta a la otra razón para el baile: el amanecer de la promesa de paz, la paz que sobrepasa toda inteligencia, y que ya está al alcance de la mano. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura Canta! Da gritos de júbilo! Gózate y regocíjate! El Señor tu Dios está entre ustedes y es un poderoso salvador (Sofonías 3:14-18a). Salmo El Señor es mi Dios y salvador (Isaías 12). Segunda lectura Alégrense! El Señor está cerca. Presenten sus peticiones a Dios (Filipenses 4:4-7). Evangelio Juan dice a sus oyentes que compartan sus posesiones con los necesitados; que sean honrados; que no amenacen ni acusen a otros injustamente (Lucas 3:10-18). 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: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Martes: Sof 3:1-2, 9-13; Sal 34 (33):2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Miércoles: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Sal 85 (84):9-14; Lc 7:18b-23 Jueves: Gén 49:2, 8-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Viernes: Jer 23:5-8; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Sábado: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71 (70):3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lc 1:5-25 Domingo: Mi 5:1-4a; Sal 80 (79):2-3, 15-16, 18-19; SECOND COLLECTION This Weekend 12/13/15 Retirement Fund for Religious will be taken up this weekend, December 13th. The Diocese asks that you show your appreciation for the retired Priests, Sisters and Brothers who have made a positive difference in so many lives. Please give generously. UPCOMING BULLETIN ARTICLES: Due to the Christmas Holidays ALL bulletin articles are due in the parish office via e-mail or fax as follows: December 20th & 27th Bulletin Bulletin Articles are due December 14th by 12 NOON January 3rd Bulletin Bulletin Articles are due December 17th by 12 NOON
December 13, 2015 Page 6 CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE Our Giving Tree is up and placed in the back of the Church, covered with tags that have gift requests. These requests include: Placer Receiving Home TAPP (Teenage Pregnant Parents) Skilled Nursing Community Families In Need Auburn Homeless Tags are due today, Sunday, December 13th. GIFTS CARDS AVAILABLE AFTER ALL MASSES The perfect gift for everyone. Make your Christmas shopping less stressful by purchasing gifts cards for ALL your shopping needs. Everyone can use and will love to receive a gift card for groceries, gas, department stores, fast foods and restaurants. Available after every Mass. Buy the cards at face value. Each store gives a percentage of its value back to our Parish School. So.while making it easy on yourself you will also be helping our school.