4th Sunday of Advent December 18, 2016

This Week’s Schedule:

Current Weekend, December 17 and 18: 4:00 pm Mass, Hammond – Alicia Hess (Bruce & Suzie Conner) 8:30 am Mass – Nancy Dunkin 10:30 am Mass – Alicia Hess (Bruce & Suzie Conner) 1:00 pm Mass, Bilingual – Our Parish Family 7:00 pm – Posada

Monday, Dec 19 7:00 pm – Posada Tuesday, Dec 20 8:00 am Mass – Mary Ann Underwood and Ruth Richards 7:00 pm – Bilingual Posada Wednesday, Dec 21 8:00 am Mass – Pam Tadei (Barbara Henningsen) Following Mass ~ 6:00 pm – Adoration 5:00 pm – Reconciliation 7:00 pm – Posada Thursday, Dec 22 Noon Mass – Jerry & Barbi Weigel (Jim & Barb Larkins) 7:00 pm – Posada Friday, Dec 23 8:00 am Mass - Rhonda King (Barbara Henningsen) 7:00 pm – Posada Saturday, Dec 24 – Vigil of Christmas 4:30 pm Family Mass – All our Benefactors 5:00 pm – Posada 7:30 pm Bilingual Mass – All our Benefactors 9:30 pm “Midnight Mass” – All our Benefactors Sunday, Dec 25 – The Nativity of the Lord 9:30 am Mass, Hammond – All our Benefactors

Parish Offertory

Sunday, December 11, 2016

Hammond: $1,429.00 Astoria: $2,771.00 Online Giving: $400.00 Mail: $610.00 Total: $5,210.00 Immaculate Conception: $548.00 Retirement for Religious: $1,533.19 Our Lady of Guadalupe: $680.25

Liturgy: The Work of the Church On Christmas, we will use the following schedule:

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: 4:30 pm – Judy Dugan, Teela Evans, Bob & Rosann Karby and Volunteer Needed 7:30 pm – Salvador Rodríguez, Ruth Mandujano, Yolie Turner, and Volunteer Needed 9:30 pm – Barbara Donlon, Ray Prom, Greg & Christine Riehl Lectors: 4:30 pm – Ed Johnson 7:30 pm, Bilingual – Angelica Garcia 9:30 pm – Jill Stokeld 9:30 am, Hammond – Kevin Leahy Daily Masses (Dec 20-23) – Sheila Miller Hospitality Ministers: 4:30 pm – Mike Wallis and Steven Davis 7:30 pm – Volunteers Needed 9:30 pm – Rivena Emonds, Barbara Donlon, and Gale Scobie Altar Servers: 4:30 pm – Ole Englund, Annalyse and Walker Steele 7:30 pm, Bilingual – Sagrario Diego, Victor “Ivan” Diego, and Selin Palacios 9:30 pm – Owen Bergman, Tony Tumbarello, and Justin Perdew Church Cleaning: Sunday, December 25 – Group 4 and Sunday, January 1 – Group 5

BINGO IS CANCELED TONIGHT AND ON DEC 25 & JAN 1

We will see you at 6 pm on January 8th!

Vigil of Christmas December 24, 2016

1st Reading: Isaiah 9:1-6

2nd Reading: Titus 2:11-14

Gospel: Luke 2:1-14

The Nativity of the Lord December 25, 2016

1st Reading: Isaiah 52:7-10

2nd Reading: Hebrews 1-6

Gospel: John 1:1-5, 9-14

4th Sunday of Advent December 18, 2016

Fr. Ben’s Message:

“God is with us”

Today, we have St. Matthew’s account of the

Angel appearing to Joseph and dispelling his

fears. So often we hear the angels reassuring us

not to be afraid, “God is with us”.

Will I get everything done by Christmas? Fear

not, enjoy this final week of Advent. Read the

daily Mass readings, enjoy the season, and take

time to listen to Christmas music.

“God is with us” – Emmanuel.

Winter officially arrives this week and we have

the shortest day of sunlight. Fear not, “God is

with us”.

See you next weekend!

Christmas Eve:

4:30 pm ~ Our Family Mass with Christmas play 7:30 pm ~ Our Bilingual Mass Celebration – all are invited 9:30 pm ~ Our Choir will warm us up with a variety of Christmas carols. Christmas Day:

Only 1 Mass ~ 9:30 am St. Francis de Sales, Hammond

Peace & All Good,

Fr. Ben

Last Reconciliation of the Year –

Wednesday Dec 21st at 5 pm until the

last sinner is absolved

Tues Dec 20th

: ALL ARE INVITED!

For 9 days before Christmas, the

Hispanic Community gathers each

night at 7 pm for a Posada – A

remembering of the journey of

Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem. It

involves prayer, music, food, and entertainment for

the children. On Tuesday, Dec 20th, it will be a

bilingual celebration. All are always invited, but that

night is a special invitation to everyone to come

learn, pray, and prepare for our Savior’s Birth.

(Please meet in the church and we will process to the gym)

Parish Office is closed:

This Friday at Noon and on Monday, the 26th

Daily Masses after Christmas:

Daily Mass will be at Noon Wednesday ~ Friday, Dec 28, 29, and 30. Reconciliation on the 28th at

5 pm is CANCELED.

A Note about Christmas Flowers…

Thank you! The colors for Christmas are white and gold. Several years ago liturgists complained about all the red poinsettias that were being used as decorations and encouraged the use of white poinsettias. This year, white poinsettias were difficult to get. Thus you will see a variety of flowers.

Thank you! God Bless everyone for their generous donations to this year’s Giving Tree! Thank you for making it a special Christmas for those children living in foster homes in our local area.

If you are interested in assisting with the Giving Tree Program next year, please contact Kathy Fransen at 503-458-6077 or Amy in the parish office 503-325-3671.

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CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

Vigil of Christmas: Saturday, December 24, 2016

ST. MARY, STAR OF THE SEA

4:30 p.m. Mass Family Mass

7:30 p.m. Bilingual Mass

9:30 p.m. Mass during the Night

The Nativity of the Lord: Sunday, December 25, 2016

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES MISSION, HAMMOND

9:30 a.m. Mass

Bus trip to Roe v. Wade Memorial Rally & Walk January 15, 2017 – Departing at 11:30 a.m.

This Oregon Right to Life Event is being held inside this year at the Portland Convention Center. Sundial Travel has graciously donated their mini-bus for this event. The Rosary will be recited on the bus. Space is limited with 12 seats available so if you are interested, please contact Kathleen Hudson at 503-861-2802. $10 fee for lunch and snacks.

In Remembrance Joe Dugan

~ May he rest in peace ~

St. Vincent de Paul

Pantry needs: Boxed flavored rice mixes,

Coffee, Peanut Butter

Food For Kids: Spaghetti O's, Peanut Butter Cracker

Packs

In today’s Gospel, we hear that Jesus will be named Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.” The mystery of the birth of Jesus is supremely a mystery of love. May each Christmas find us more and more like him: more humble, more holy, more happy and more full of God.

In the month of November, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to help the poor and suffering to face their hardships and fears, by assisting 121 families for a total of 376 individuals with food and supplies from our food pantry, and providing 148 weekend bags of nutritious food to children through the Food for Kids Program. Thank you for your generous support!

Hours: Tuesdays 1 - 3 pm, Fridays & Saturdays 10 am - 12 Noon

SVDP is an equal opportunity provider

Prayers are requested Please keep the following parishioners in your prayers: Sandy Nygaard, Jack Rubino, Ruth Wollenbecker, Gayle Barker, Ron Jensen, Donna Hogan, Mary Goodale, Ann Hyde, Phyllis Bennett, Jim Owen, Clara Miller, Joyce Rivers, Michael Foster, Anne Brunswick, Ed Betts, Gordon Story, Jerry Johnson, and Ed Steve. If you would like to receive communion from one of our Care Ministers, even if on a temporary basis, please call Jeanne Lord at 503-791-1547.

Longest Married Couple The Archdiocese is looking to honor the longest married

couple in each parish. Currently we have a couple that has been married 64 years. If you have been married longer,

please contact Amy. Thank you.

Sunday, February 12th is World Marriage Sunday.

4th Sunday of Advent December 18, 2016

WARRENTON WARMING CENTER This Center is new this year and desperate for volunteers. It is located at 1365 South Main Street in the gymnasium of CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD. Training and background checks are provided. If interested contact Bev at 503 440-8104.

They plan to be open when the temperature goes below 38 degrees from 6:30 PM - 8 AM.

Donations are accepted for this 501c program Warrenton Warming PO BOX 808, Warrenton, OR 97146.

Reminder…

Children who are participating in the

4:30 Christmas Eve Program –

Rehearsal on Thursday, December 22nd

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm in the church

**Please meet first in the parish office

to put on costumes

(MASS WILL BE AT NOON ON DEC 22ND

)

Thank you to the following business for their continued support of our parish bulletins:

P & L Johnson

Mechanical Inc. Astoria, Oregon

BEYOND SUNDAY

CATHOLIC RESOURCES FOR EVERYONE!

Introducing a new way to find recommended and vetted catholic

content. We will be exploring all kinds of media and offering a few

suggestions that you can choose from right here in our bulletin. Check

out www.catholicity.com – an array of free catholic material.

4th Sunday of Advent December 18, 2016

Liturgia: El trabajo de la iglesia El 25 de Diciembre vamos a utilizar el programa de la semana 4:

7:30 de la noche: Misa bilingüe

Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión: Nombre: Salvador Rodríguez & Ruth Mandujano Nombre: Yolie Turner Lectores: Nombre: Angélica García Traductor(a): Nombre: José Goicochea Recolectores de ofrendas: Nombre: Rodrigo Palacios and Fidel Palacios Monaguillos: Nombre: Sagrario Diego, Victor “Ivan” Diego, and Selin Palacios

Si usted está interesado póngase en contacto con José Goicochea al tel.: 503-325-3671

Última reconciliación del año –

Miércoles 21 de Diciembre a las 5 de la

tarde hasta el último pecador es

absuelto

Vamos a celebrar las posadas en Diciembre del 16 al 24 a las 7:00 de la

noche Por favor, de reunirse en la iglesia y después

procesaremos al auditorio.

**La posada del 24 de diciembre será a

las 5:00 de la tarde**

Notas del Padre Ben:

“Dios está con nosotros”

Hoy en día, tenemos el cuento de San Mateo

que el ángel aparece a José y disipa su

miedo. A menudo escuchamos a los Ángeles

tranquilizarnos para no tener miedo, "Dios

está con nosotros".

¿Voy a terminar todo para Navidad? No

temáis, disfruta de esta última semana de

Adviento. Lea las lecturas de la Misa diarias,

disfrute de la temporada y tome tiempo para

escuchar música de Navideña.

"Dios está con nosotros" – Emmanuel.

El invierno llega oficialmente esta semana y

tenemos el día más corto con la luz del sol.

No tengan miedo, "Dios está con nosotros".

Nos vemos el próximo fin de semana!

La Natividad del Señor Misa Vespertina de la Vigilia:

4:30 de la tarde ~ La Misa de la familia con la obra de Navidad 7:30 de la noche ~ Nuestra celebración de la Misa bilingüe – todos están invitados 9:30 de la noche ~ Nuestro coro nos animara con una variedad de música Navideña. La Natividad del Señor Misa del Día:

Solamente tendremos una misa a las 9:30 de la mañana en St. Francis de Sales, Hammond Paz y todo bien,

Padre Ben

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GRACIAS! Dios bendiga a todos por sus generosas donaciones al árbol de Navidad este año! Gracias por hacer que sea una Navidad especial

para los niños que viven en el refugio de hogares en nuestra área local.

HORARIO DE MISAS PARA LA NAVIDAD

Misa Vespertina de la Vigilia: Sábado, 24 de Diciembre

ST. MARY, STAR OF THE SEA

4:30 de la tarde: Misa de la Familia

7:30 de la noche: Misa bilingüe

9:30 de la noche: Misa durante la noche

La Natividad del Señor: Domingo, 25 de Diciembre

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES MISSION, HAMMOND

Misa a las 9:30 de la mañana

*La oficina está cerrada este viernes al mediodía y el lunes, 26 de Diciembre

*Las Misas diarias después de la Navidad

serán a las 12:00 del mediodía el miércoles ~ el viernes, Diciembre 28, 29 y 30. La Reconciliación del día 28 a las 5:00 de la tarde se fue CANCELADA.

Una nota sobre las flores de Navidad…

¡Gracias! Los colores para la Navidad

son blancos y oro. Hace varios años

los liturgistas sé quejaban sobre todas

las flores de Pascua rojas que se

utilizaban como adornos y fomentó el

uso de las noche buenas blancas. Este

año, las noche buenas blancas fue

difícil de obtener. Así que usted verá

una gran variedad de flores.

AVIOS La próxima clase para bautizo será el

12 de febrero después de la misa de

español.

Por favor, recuerde de registrarse en

la parroquia. Esto es requerido para

todos los sacramentos y también

creará un archivo en la Iglesia de

cada familia que puede ayudarles en

el futuro para cualquier

documentación legal. Sus

contribuciones regulares a nuestra

parroquia mantendrán a usted y su

familia activos en nuestros archivos.

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