Staffed by the Claretian Missionaries U.S.A. ( C.M.F)

428 S. Mission Dr. San Gabriel, Ca. 91776 Tel: (626)457-3035 Fax: (626) 282-5308 www.sangabrielmissionchurch.org

San Gabriel Mission Catholic Church December 11, 2016

Saturday/Sábado 8:00 AM - Chapel (English) 5:30 PM - Chapel (English/Vigil) 7:00 PM - Chapel (Vietnamese Vigil)

Confessions/ Confesiones Saturday/ Sábado 4:00 PM– 5:00 PM - Chapel/ Capilla

EUCHARIST/EUCARISTIA Sunday/Domingo

7:00 AM - Mission (English) 8:00 AM - Chapel (English) 9:30 AM - Mission English) 9:30 AM - Capilla (Español) 11:15 AM - Chapel (English) 1:00 PM - Capilla (Español) 3:00 PM - Chapel (Vietnamese) 5:00 PM - Chapel (English) 7:00 PM - Capilla (Español)

Weekdays/Entre Semana 6:30 AM - Chapel (English) 12 Noon - Chapel (English) 6:30 PM - Capilla (Español) 7:30 PM - First Friday Only (Vietnamese)

ADORATION/ADORACION 5:30 PM Monday - Chapel (English) 5:30 PM Jueves - Capilla (Español) 7:00 PM Wednesday - Chapel (Filipino) 7:00 PM 1st Thursday of the Month Only - Chapel (Vietnamese)

OUR CLARETIAN MISSIONARIES

Rev. Tony Diaz, CMF - Pastor Rev. Paulus Marandi, CMF– Associate Pastor Rev. Theo Fuentes, CMF - Associate Rev. Valentin Ramon, CMF - Associate Rev. Ray Smith, CMF– Associate Rev. Long Van Nguyen, SVD

Deacon Couples: Fernando, Jr. & Yolanda Aranda;

Guido & Violeta Zamalloa

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS/ HORARIO DE LA RECTORIA

Weekdays/Entre Semana 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday/sábado y domingo 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

GIFT SHOP HOURS Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM-4:30 PM; Sunday

10:00 AM-4:00 PM

626-457-3048

Gift Shop is Closed: New Year’s Day, Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving,

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.

LECTURAS DE HOY—Tercer domingo de Adviento Primera lectura — ¡Estén fuertes, no teman! Su Dios viene a salvarlos. Los redimidos del Señor serán corona-dos con alegría eterna (Isaías 35:1-6a, 10). Salmo — Ven, Señor, a salvarnos (Salmo 146 [145]) Segunda lectura — Sean también pacientes y valientes porque la venida del Señor está cerca (Santiago 5:7-10). Evangelio — “¿Eres tú el que debe venir o tenemos que esperar a otro?” Jesús les contestó, “Vayan y cuéntenle a Juan lo que han visto y oí-do” (Mateo 11:2-11).

Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

TODAY’S READINGS– Third Sunday of Advent First Reading — The barren deserts will rejoice and flower. Tired bodies will receive strength. Aching hearts will be made glad (Isaiah 35:1-6a,10). Psalm — Lord, come and save us (Psalm 146). Second Reading — Be patient, for the coming of the Lord is as sure as the rain (James 5:7-10). Gospel — Tell of what you hear and see: The blind regain their vision, the crippled their movement, the deaf their hearing (Matthew 11:2-11).

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.

PARISH ADMINISTRATION Business Manager Al Sánchez Office Manager Joana Albarez Secretaries: Vanessa Retzepis Delia Carrillo Laura Hidalgo Maintenance Manager: José Padrón

GIFT SHOP Gift Shop Manager: Teresa Galeazzi 626-457-3048

WORSHIP Worship Coordinator Phil Nguyen 626-988-9319 Worship Committee Chairperson: Terri Reyes 626-570-9844 Director of Music Ministry: Ralph Mohutsky 626-235-8957

EVANGELIZATION Small Faith Communities Coordinator: Conchita Prieto 626-576-7749

FAITH FORMATION Director of Faith Formation: Gigi Galardi 626-457-3043 Coordinadora de Español Maria Gamboa-Trinidad ext.807 English Coordinator: Connie Perez Ext. 834 Administrative Clerk Georgina Mayorga Youth Ministry: Bart Rando

QUINCEAÑERA PROGRAM Nanette Rincón: 626-202-7422

DOMINICAN SISTERS OF MISSION SAN JOSE Sister Georgette Coulombe, O.P. 626-284-9585

OUTREACH Christian Service Program Director: Greg Quioan 626-289-5165

FINANCES Finance Council Chairperson: Algis Marciuska 626-457-3034

Vietnamese Council Chairperson: Quan Tran 626-674-8493

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 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 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 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Is 54:1-10; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b; Lk 7:24 -30 Friday: Is 56:1-3a, 6-8; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Jn 5:33-36 Saturday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Zac 2:14-17 o Apo 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 3:18bcde, 19; Lc 1:26-38 o Lc 1:39-47, o cualquier lectura del Común de Santa María Virgen. 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):9ab, 10-14; Lc 7:18b-23 Jueves: Is 54:1-10; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b; Lc 7:24-30 Viernes: Is 56:1-3a, 6-8; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 7-8; Jn 5:33- 36

Sábado: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17

Sunday Offerings/ Ofrendas Dominicales

Thank you for your sacrificial offerings in the Sunday collection. We appreciate your support for the financial needs of the parish. Gracias por sus ofrendas en la colecta del domingo. Apreciamos mucho su apoyo a las necesidades de la Parroquia. The offering total for the week of December 4, was: $13,857.58.

SAN GABRIEL MISSION GIFT SHOP SALE

20%- OFF CHRISTMAS CARDS 30% OFF CHRISTMAS ITEMS

This Sale will last through the month of

December. While supplies last.

SAVE THE DATE

January 14, 2017 12pm - 2pm

Helen Nelson's Room- room 1

SGM SENIOR CLUB - 60+ Welcome.

NO PARISH CHRISTMAS TREE SALE THIS YEAR

We are not able to have the Christmas Tree Sale this year. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we hope to have the sale again next year. Thank you for support-ing our past Christmas Tree Sales in support of Youth Ministry and World Youth Day.

NO TENDREMOS VENTA DE ARBOLITOS DE NAVIDAD ESTE AÑO

No se nos hiso posible tener la venta de arbolitos de Navidad este año. Disculpe la inconveniencia, esperamos tener la venta el próximo año. Gracias por su apoyo a las ventas los años anteriores en apoyo del Ministerio del Dia Mundial Juvenil.

Renovate and Celebrate

Are you looking for a tax write-off? It is not too late to make a donation to our Renovate and Celebrate campaign. This weekend, we will have our last monthly second collection for 2016. We hope you will continue to support us as we endeav-or to maintain the premises where we worship. As we prepare for Christmas, our best wishes of the season to you and your loved ones. May the New Year bring you good health, peace of mind and an abundance of happiness.

Renovate & Celebrate

Esta buscando una deducción de impuestos? No es muy tarde para hacer una donación a la campaña de Renovar y Celebrar. Este fin de semana, tendremos la ultima colecta mensual para el 2016. Esperamos que continue su apoyo mientras nos esfor-zamos en mantener nuestras Iglesias. Al prepararnos para la Navidad, nuestros sinceros deseos para una buena temporada Navideña para usted y sus seres queridos. Que el año nuevo les traiga buena salud, tranquilidad y una abundancia de felicidad.

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From the Pastor

Dear Friends,

Ritual and symbols are part of the treasure of our Catho-lic Faith. Today, the third Sunday of Advent is a little dif-ferent from the other three Sundays. This third Sunday is called “Gaudete Sunday.” The word “gaudete” is Latin for “rejoice.” On this Sunday the church invites us to intensify our longing for the coming, birth and incarnation of God in Jesus. Just like parents wait with great anticipation for the birth of their child, especially their first; we too are remind-ed of the gift that is given to us in Jesus. Most of the read-ings for today speak of joyous anticipation. Visually, the pattern of the purple candles on the Advent wreath is broken with the lighting of the pink candle. Perhaps, more than ever, we need this reminder to bring us back from the chaot-ic commercialism and consumerism that Christmas has be-come. Furthermore, our present experience of division with-in our country reminds us of our longing and desire for uni-ty. The Advent season is like a little Lenten season, hence, the use of the color purple. Purple is the color for repent-ance and mourning for our all that impacts and affects our relationships with God, others and ourselves. However, the great event that we are celebrating is a birth and this calls for celebration. The long awaited Messiah of which the ancient prophets have spoken of is finally here and this calls for re-joicing. The gospel of Matthew says: “Go tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them. And blessed is the one who take no offense at me.” Do you see yourself in these preferred recipients of the good news that Jesus lists? The message of Isaiah, Paul, and Jesus can only be-come Good News to you when you see yourself is need to be saved, healed, freed, and renewed. If there is no such awareness or need, then the birth and incarnation of God in Jesus can hardly be seen as a gift or cause for rejoicing. More than merely recognizing our sins, the Advent sea-son reminds us of our need for relationship with God and one another. It is through relationship that we are saved, healed, freed, renewed, and made whole again. Relationship is at the heart of who we are and what we are called to be-come. It is through relationship that we were brought into this world. It is through relationship that we grow, mature and create our own identity. It is through relationship that we begin to look beyond ourselves and begin to care for oth-ers. It is through relationship that we form and nurture kin-ship in our communities and societies. And it is through re-lationship that we finally reach our deepest longing: union with God. So, rejoice in the gift of love, mercy, compassion and relationship that God gives you, gives us, in Jesus, our new born King and Savior. May the birth of our Lord renew in us the desire for kinship and relationship with God and with one another.

Fr. Tony Diaz, Pastor

Queridos Amigos

Rituales y símbolos son parte de la riqueza de nuestra fe católica. Hoy, el tercer domingo de Adviento, es un poco diferente de los otros tres domingos. Este tercer domin-go es llamado “Domingo de Gaudete”. La palabra “gaudete” en latín significa “regocijar”. En este domingo la iglesia nos invita a intensificar el gozo de la ya próxima venida, naci-miento y encarnación de Dios en Jesús. Así como los papás esperan con gran anticipación el nacimiento de su hijo/a, par-ticularmente el primero/a, también nosotros hacemos concien-cia del gran don que se nos da en Jesús. Las lecturas de hoy nos hablan del gozo de la espera. Visualmente, el esquema de las velas de la corona de Adviento es interrumpido al en-cender la vela color rosa. Quizás hoy más que nunca necesi-tamos hacer conciencia del significado de la temporada para rescatarnos del comercialismo y consumismo en lo cual se ha convertido la navidad. Los tiempos de división e inseguridad, particularmente de familias inmigrantes, que vivimos ahora en la nación nos recuerda la necesidad de unidad. La temporada de Adviento es una mini cuaresma, por eso el use del color purpura. El color purpura es el color del arre-pentimiento y tristeza por todo aquello que impacta y afecta nuestras relaciones con Dios, otros y nosotros mismos. Sin embargo, el gran evento que estamos celebrando es un naci-miento lo cual invita a la celebración. La gran espera del Me-sías anunciada por los antiguos profetas finalmente está aquí y esto es motivo de regocijo. El evangelio de Mateo nos dice: “Vayan a contar a Juan lo que están viendo y oyendo: los cie-gos ven, los cojos andan, los leprosos quedan limpios de la lepra, los sordos oyen, los muertos resucitan y a los pobres se les anuncia el Evangelio. Dichoso aquel que no se sienta de-fraudado por mí.” ¿Te ves tú en esta lista de los que Dios hace una opción preferencial para la buena nueva? El mensaje de Jesús solo puede ser Buena Nueva para ti en la medida en que tú te veas necesitado de ser salvado, sanado, liberado, y renovado. Si no tienes conciencia de esta necesidad entonces el nacimiento y encarnación de Dios en Jesús difícilmente será una causa de gozo para ti. Más allá del arrepentirnos de nuestros pecados la tempora-da de Adviento nos invita a reconocer nuestra necesidad de estar en relación con Dios y el prójimo. En relación somos salvados, sanados, liberados, renovados y reintegrados como personas y comunidad. Vivir en relación nos define quienes somos y a lo que somos llamados a ser. Es por medio de la relación que nacimos a este mundo. Es por la relación que crecemos, somos formados y llegamos a crear nuestra identi-dad. Es en relación que podemos ver más allá de nosotros mismos y preocuparnos por el prójimo. Es en relación que creamos hermandad en nuestras comunidades y sociedad. Y finalmente, es en relación que logramos alcanzar lo que más deseamos: unión con Dios. Regocíjate en el don de amor, compasión, misericordia y relación que Dios te da, nos da, en Jesús, nuestro Rey y Salvador.

P. Tony Diaz, CMF, Parroco

Pagina Cuatro The Family that prays together stays together Diciembre 11, 2016

SATURDAY, December 10th 8:00 AM Edgar Perdomo, RIP 5:30 PM Dan & Michelle Bennet, Robby Glaser, & Samuel McDonald, S. Int. Eddie Gonzales, RIP

SUNDAY, December 11th 8:00AM Fermin De La Rosa, RIP Frank Aragon, RIP 9:30 AM Genoveva Martinez, RIP Leticia Martinez, S. Int. Romulo Rodriguez & Juanita Gonzalez, RIP Jesus Manuel Chavira, RIP 11:15 AM Lucia, Alfredo & Arnie Marie Villoria, RIP Gloria Buntan, S. Int. 1:00 PM Salvador Dueñas & Miguel Ruelas, RIP Despensa de Comida de San Gabriel, S. Int Mary Lou Padilla, S. Int. Antonio Barajas, RIP 5:00 PM Sergio Mercado, Steve Smith & Francisco Bares, S. Int. 7:00 PM Giuseppe & Amalia Campagna & Enrique Solis Mendez, RIP Cecilia Ruiz & Celestino Lopez, RIP

OLD MISSION 7:00 AM Donald Joseph Goodman, RIP 9:30 AM Robert Gomez Rivera Sr., RIP Donald Joseph Goodman, RIP Richard Kempshall, RIP Dan Bitterman, RIP Sophie Sereseres, RIP

MONDAY, December 12th 5:00 AM Pedro & Guadalupe Michel, RIP Eva & Lorenzo Becerra, RIP 12:00 PM Ralph & Refugio Hernandez & Family, S. Int. Ramon & Maria Teresa Flores & Family, S. Int. 6:30 PM Alonso Rodriguez, RIP

TUESDAY, December 13th 6:30 AM Paul Saldaña, RIP 12:00 PM Felipe Vidaurri, RIP 6:30 PM Christopher Flores, RIP Yolanda Rodriguez, RIP

WEDNESDAY, December 14th 6:30 AM Timothy Dietz, RIP 12:00 PM Thanksgiving Mass to St. Jude 6:30 PM Maria Escamilla, RIP

THURSDAY, December 15th 6:30 AM Margarito Aguilar, RIP 12:00 PM Cortez Family &Stanley & Socorro Sperling, RIP 6:30 PM Maria Mallan, RIP

FRIDAY, December 16th 6:30 AM Nancy Hall, RIP 12:00 PM Maura Gonzalez, RIP 6:30 PM Adelaido Del Rio, S. Int.

SATURDAY, December 17th 8:00 AM Alfred Joey Contreras, RIP Lucio Amaury Gonzalez Rubio, RIP 5:30 PM Eleanor Talamantes, RIP

San Gabriel Mission Parish Activities

Sunday, December 11th 8:00 AM San Gabriel Mission Food Pantry– Parish Hall Patio 8:00 AM Guadalupanas– Parish Hall y Salon Helen 9:00 AM Ministros de Eucaristia– Salon Helen 9:00 AM Vietnamese Youth Choir– Room 3 10:00 AM English Choir– Room 3 10:30 AM Confirmation– Parish Hall 1:00 PM RCIA– English– Conference Room 2:30 PM Youth Ministry– Room 2 3:00 PM Children’s Choir Practice– Helen’s Room 4:00 PM Tin Mung Choir– Room 3 4:00 PM Vietnamese Community– Library 5:00 PM La Anunciacion Choir Practice– Salon Helen 6:00 PM Brazos Abiertos– Salon 2

Monday, December 12th Feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe Dia de Fiesta de Nuestra Sra. De Guadalupe 6:30 AM Feast Day Reception/ Recepción después de Misa– Centro Parroquial/Parish Hall 9:30 AM W.O.W Women of Worship– Helen’s Room 5:30 PM Adoration for Vocations– Chapel 6:30 PM La Anunciacion– Salon 1 7:00 PM Estudio de Biblia– Salon 3

Tuesday, December 13th 9:00 AM English/Citizenship Class– Conference Room 6:30 PM Centro de Formacion– Salon Helen 6:00 PM FF Christmas Program 7:00 PM Rosary/ Rosario a Nuestra Sra. De Fatima– Salon 2

Wednesday, December 14th 5:30 PM Legion of Mary– Library All Day– SGM E. School Christmas Program– ALL ROOMS 7:00 PM Lectores– Library 7:00 PM Boy Scouts Eagle Scout Review meeting– Room 1

Thursday, December 15th 5:00 PM Children’s Choir Practice– Helen’s Room 5:30 PM Adoracion por las Vocaciones– Capilla 6:30 PM La Anunciacion– Salon Helen 7:00 PM Brazos Abiertos– Parish Hall, Salones 2 y 3 7:00 PM Adult Confirmation– Conference Room

Friday, December 16th 7:00 PM Brazos Abiertos– Salon 2 7:00 PM Charismatic Prayer Group– Room 3

Saturday, December 17th 8:00 AM Men of Promise– Room 1 8:30 AM FF Christmas Program/Programa Navideño de FF– Parish Hall 7:00 PM La Anunciacion– Salon Helen 7:00 PM Encuentro Matrimonial– Salon 3 7:00 PM Posadas– Parish ha;;/ Centro Parroquial

La justicia es el seguro que tenemos para nuestra vida, y la obediencia es el costo que pagamos por él. —William Penn

The members of the San Gabriel Mission extend our deepest sympathy to the families of:

Nancy Hall, Timothy Dietz & Teresa Daigle

Third Sunday Of Advent December 11, 2016

Faith Formation Office: Gigi Galardi, Connie Perez, Maria Gamboa, Georgina Mayorga 626-457-3041

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

Faith Formation Raffle: Please support our Faith Formation youth by purchasing one of our raffle tickets ($1). Three Prizes: Our Lady of Guadalupe Statue, a Nativity, a Christmas Snack Basket. All proceeds go towards scholarships for Faith Formation families needing tuition assis-tance. We never turn anyone away, and your generosity helps. Raffle held on Dec 17th.

Attention all teens! YOUTH MINISTRY CONTINUES and meetings are held Sundays from 2:30-4:00 in the Parish Center Room 2. You have a place to go and grow. Join us for faith, fun and fellowship. Questions, or for more in-formation, call Georgina in the Youth Ministry Office at (626) 988-9297. Leave a message and she will return your call as quickly as she can.

Faith Formation Happenings: Keep our young ones in your prayers as they prepare their annual Christmas pageant. This year’s play is “Gloria, the Christmas Angel.”

CONFIRMATION NEWS: 1) Both classes of confirmation will be hosting a Posada night on Dec 18 at 6PM. All confir-mation students are required to participate. 2) This weekend is the last confirmation class until Jan. The next confirmation class is Jan 8 for Confirmation 1.

FORMATION CORNER – THOUGHTS TO PONDER, WAYS TO LIVE

No one is prouder of their home state than I am. But although I was born and reared as a Californian, as I’ve had the chance to trav-el through other parts of the country, I’ve had to admit that the beauty of our state is not the same as that of other parts of the coun-try. The beauty of California is as diverse as its people. And because of its varied beauty and envious weather we can often be-come quite arrogant about our home state. And the beauty of our state, much like the variety in life, requires a season of Advent. And this is because Advent is rooted in the virtue of humility. There are many virtues through which we grow in our spiritual lives, but each virtue has its proper place, and humility is the virtue of those journeying through a diverse land. For the spiritual life itself is a journey. In between conception and death stretches a long path, along which we are called to exercise many different virtues, such as temperance, fortitude, justice, prudence, faith and hope. Each offers some spiritual fruit to nourish us as we travel through diverse territory. But all of these virtues lead ultimately in only one direction: into that perfect love which is called charity, or in the classical language, caritas. Saint John tells us that this caritas is the very nature of God: God is love, he says simply. Saint Paul tells us that this caritas is the greatest virtue, without which every other virtue is empty and meaningless. None-theless, sometimes we have to return to the basics. Advent offers us a chance to rediscover what Saint Augustine called “the founda-tion of all other virtues”: the virtue of humility. All of the other virtues of our moral and spiritual life grow out of the “spiritual soil” of humility. Humility is laying ourselves bare: it’s really nothing more than honesty about who we are and where we figure in the scheme of things, which is to say that we are nothing without God. This is why Advent is a penitential season. We seriously examine our consciences, go to Confession, and are reconciled with God and neighbor. This is so because only by admitting how much we are in need of God’s grace can we be ready to accept God the Fa-ther’s gift of His Son sincerely. Only with humility can we hope to draw others into the sweep of God’s love. If we allow ourselves to be loved by God and admit what a beautiful thing that love is, we want others to share in that perfect love of caritas. But you can-not force God’s love, or throw His love, into the lives of others. The only way for people to be first drawn into the mystery of its simple beauty is through humility.

NOTICIAS DE FORMACION DE FE

Rifa de Formacion de Fe: Favor de apoyar a nues-tro programa de Formacion de Fe comprando un boleto para nuestra rifa ($1). Los Premios: Un estatua de Nuestra Señora de Gua-dalupe, Una Natividad, y una Canasta de Regalo. Todos los ingresos se destinan a becas para las fa-

milias que necesitan asistencia financiera con el programa. Nunca rechazamos a nadie, y su generosidad ayuda. La rifa se llevara a cabo el 17 de diciembre.

Atención Jóvenes Adolescentes! EL MINISTERIO DE JOVENES CONTI-NUA y se juntan cada domingo de 2:30-a 4:30PM en el salon 2. Tu tienes un lugar donde puedes ir a reír, crecer, y aprender. Acompáñanos para celebrar la

fe, para diversión, y compañerismo. Llama a Georgina al 626-988-9297.

Que pasa en Formacion de Fe: Mantenga a nuestros jóvenes en sus oraciones ya que se preparan para su Obra Navideña anual. Este año los niños serán protagonistas en “Gloria, el ángel de Navidad”.

Noticias de Confirmacion: 1) Año 1 y 2 patrocinaran la no-che de Posadas el 18 de Dic. A las 6PM. Todos los estudian-tes de Confirmacion deben participar.

2) Este domingo es el ultimo dia para atender a clases de Con-firmacion hasta Enero. La próxima clase será el 18 de Enero para Confirmacion.

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Justice is the insurance we have on our lives, and obedience is the premium we pay for it. —William Penn

SGM FOOD PANTRY CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

WIN 4 ADULTS TICKETS TO DISNEYLAND!!

The Food Pantry currently helps over 100 families includ-ing senior citizens, low income and homeless with more than 2,000lbs. of free food and hygiene products EVERY SUNDAY! Help us to help others. Funds will be used to cover the cost of transportation of the food from the stores to our onsite freezer. Raffle tickets are only $5 and can be purchased at the Rectory daily during business hours or every Sunday until Dec. 23. Please support SGM Food Pantry fundraiser.

Join us in our 6th year of supporting our sister church, St. Anthony Mary Claret of Fresno in reaching out to the campesinos outside of Fresno. These dedicated agriculture workers often need basic items such as jackets, socks, and hats. Take an “ornament” from the tree in either the Mission or the Chapel and return your gift, with “ornament” attached, by Sun-day, December 25. Together we can help. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

Únete a nosotros en nuestro sexto año de apoyo a nuestra Iglesia hermana, San Antonio María Claret de Fresno para llegar a los campesi-nos de Fresno. Estos dedicados trabajadores agrícolas, con frecuencia necesitan artículos básicos como chaquetas, cal-cetines, sombreros y guantes. Tome un "adorno" del árbol en la Misión o Capilla y devuelve tu regalo, con el orna-mento" antes de 25 de diciembre. Juntos podemos ayudar!

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Help us decorate our churches this Christmas. Make a donation of $10 and we will place a beautifully wrapped poinsettia in the church in your loved one’s honor to be enjoyed throughout the Christmas Season. Fill out the coupon below or use one of the flower envelopes in the pews. Your loved one will also be acknowledged in our Christmas Bulletin. Thank you for your support! Ques-tions? Call Phil at 626-457-7290.

Ayúdenos a decorar nuestras Iglesias en esta Navidad. Haga una donación de $10 y vamos a colocar una flor de Pascua bellamente adornada en la Iglesia en honor de su ser querido para ser disfrutada durante todo el tiempo de Navidad. Llene el siguiente cupón o utilice uno de los sobres para las flores en las bancas. Su ser querido tam-bién será reconocido en nuestro Boletín de Navidad. Gracias por su apoyo! ¿Preguntas? Llame a Phil al (626) 457-7290.

Upcoming Events Eventos Próximos

Posadas Diciembre– December 15-23

Elementary School Christmas Program Programa Navideño de la Escuela Elemental

Wed./Mier., December 14th at 7 PM– Chapel/ Capilla

(Mass will be held in the Mission/Misa en la Mision)

Christmas Eve Nochebuena

5:00 PM Chapel/Capilla Family Mass Gospel Play

Misa Familiar y Teatro Evangelico

8:00 PM Chapel / Capilla Vietnamese Mass Misa Vietnamita

Midnight Mass Misa de Gallo

English -Mission Español -Capilla

Christmas Day Navidad

8:00 AM English/Chapel 9:30 AM Español/Capilla 9:30 AM English/Mission 11:15 AM English/Chapel 1:00 PM Español/Capilla 3:00 PM Viet./Chapel

Dic. 15– SGM Elementary School Dic. 16– Las Guadalupanas Dic 17.– La Anunciacion Dic. 18– Confirmation/ Confirmacion Dic. 19– Brazos Abiertos Dic. 20– Union Mutualista de San Jose Dic, 21– Lectores y Ministros de Eucaristia Dic. 22– Staff/ Empleados de la Mision Dic 23.– Food Pantry/ Mujeres in Mision

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S. Sharon Dempsey, OP, Principal sangabrielmissionelementaryschool 626-281-2454

SGMHS Reconcilia on Prayer Service

San Gabriel Mission High School Veritas Campus Ministers led the community in a reconciliation prayer service. The In-ternational Baccalaureate Senior Cohort prepared a skit to remind their Mission Sis-ters of God’s gift of Mercy. We are thankful to our Claretian Priests, Fr. Ray, Fr. Pau-lus, and Fr. Paul, as well as visiting Priest, Fr. Paolo for sharing what reconciliation means to them and giving our students the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation as they prepare for the coming of Jesus this Advent season.

Church Name: San Gabriel Mission

Church Number: 513555

Contact Person: JOANA

Phone # 626 457-3035 x 829

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