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Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord — Solemnidad de la Natividad del Señor

December 25, 2016 25 de diciembre del 2016

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Prayers are powerful and important for those in our parish community who are ill or need our support. In an effort to ensure our prayer request list is up to date, at the end of each month we will remove anyone from the list for whom we do not have a current request. Thank you for your cooperation and your prayers for our parishioners in need.

Stewardship of Prayer . We fulfill our obligation to unite with one another in prayer.

Gustavo Arenas Julie Marie Miller Charli Butler Jan Fleckenstein Oliver Moore Kento Kanakaus Tom McEvoy Janelle McDonald Louise Berglund Eric Mendez Joanne Callahan Patricia Foley Jose Valadez

Mike Speers Guadalupe Fuentes Wayne Parkman Eda Carreños Jerry Hillhouse Timothy P Nixon Emma Davila Louise Baker Ansley Bailey Juvenal Sanchez Norma J. Morales Mike Seltenright Mike Cartledge

Michelle Smith Jeb Smith Emily Macke Mary A. Gunderson John Conroy Dot Conroy Mary Beth Smith Karen Smith Susan Buschur James Buschur Mary Bonsignore

FOR OUR SICK AND ALL IN NEED OF HEALING-

POR LOS ENFERMOS QUE NECESITAN SANACIÓN

Saturday, December 24 3:00pm — Children of the Parish Niños de la Parroquia 5:30pm — Irene Kurtz † 8:00pm — Jose E. Fetzer † Sunday, December 25 8:00am — Carmen Suarez-Gamarra † 11:00am — Anna Marie Cotter † 5:30pm — Pro populo Tuesday, December 27 9:00am — David Johnston † Wednesday, December 28 6:30pm — Paul Reynolds † Thursday, December 29 9:00am — Eric Sheredy and Family (L) Saturday, December 31 5:30pm — Gerald Hoetink † Sunday, January 1 8:00am — James P. Lyke † 11:00am — Debbie Cauldwell † 5:30pm — Pro populo

MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

HORARIO DE MISAS E INTENCIONES pope francis’ prayer intentions for december

Universal: End to Child-Soldiers That the scandal of child-soldiers may be eliminated the world over. Evangelization: The Peoples of Europe That the peoples of Europe may rediscover the beau-ty, goodness, and truth of the Gospel which gives joy and hope to life.

intenciones del papa francisco para diciembre Universal: Poner fin a los niños soldados. Para que en ninguna parte del mundo existan niños soldados. Por la Evangelización: Los Pueblos de Europa. Para que los pueblos de Europa redescubran la belleza, la bondad y la verdad del Evangelio que dan alegría y esperanza a la vida.

Sunday, December 25 Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Vigil: Is 62:1 - 5; Ps 89:4 - 5, 16 - 17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16 - 17, 22 - 25; Mt 1:1 - 25 or 1:18 - 25 God’s covenant gloriously shines forth in the birth of Jesus, son of David. Night: Is 9:1 - 6; Ps 96:1 - 3, 11 - 13; Ti 2:11 - 14; Lk 2:1 - 14 Darkness is scattered, God’s grace is revealed in the birth of the Messiah. Dawn: Is 62:11 - 12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11 - 12; Ti 3:4 - 7; Lk 2:15 - 20 Our of love for us, God became flesh, for our Saviour has appeared. Light dawns for us all! Day: Is 52:7 - 10; Ps 98:1 - 6; Heb 1:1 - 6; Jn 1:1 - 18 or 1:1 - 5, 9 - 14 God has spoken to us through his Son, the Word made flesh. Thus has sal-vation been revealed to all the nations. Monday, December 26 – Feast of Saint Stephen, The First Martyr Acts 6:8 - 10; 7:54 - 59; Mt 10:17 - 22 Tuesday, December 27 – Feast of Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist 1 Jn 1:1 - 4; Jn 20:1a, 2 - 8 Wednesday, December 28 – Feast of The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 1 Jn 1:5—2:2; Mt 2:13 - 18 Thursday, December 29 – Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord (Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr) 1 Jn 2:3 - 11; Lk 2:22 - 35 Friday, December 30 – Feast of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sir 3:2 - 6, 12 - 14 or Col 3:12 - 21 or 3:12 - 17; Mt 2:13 - 15, 19 - 23 Saturday, December 31 – Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord (Saint Sylvester I, Pope) 1 Jn 2:18 - 21; Jn 1:1 - 18 Sunday, January 1, 2017 — Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God — The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord Nm 6:22 - 27; Gal 4:4 - 7; Lk 2:16 - 21 We seek God’s blessings as did Mary. Because of her Son, we can confidently call God, “Abba”!

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

LECTURAS PARA LA SEMANA

Veni, veni Emmanuel

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in memory of: Mary Alice Savage Jim Savage Tony Babula Jennie Babula Harold Teribury Margarito Peinado Don Gainsey Patty Cagle Bartolo Francisco Rosemary Benesh Joe Morris Bette Jo Morris Oscar Germaine Poppe Edward Hartford Mildred Hartford Maria Lopez Josephine Dunbar Allen Tapley Patricia Tapey Catherine M. Percheski Richard E. Formaini Richard E. Formaini ,Jr. Ben Logue Katie Logue Mr. & Mrs. William Bech Mr. & Mrs. Max Wood Henry Muller Catherine Muller Dennis Evenson Fern Marcum Mark Smart Lena Raykoski Rosemarie Falbo Gennaro Leonetti Katherine Leonetti Brian Jacox Matthew Smith Thomas Smith Sarah Smith Edmond Lapointe Cecilean Lapointe Leon C. Pierro Anthony Iovino Jean Englebert Marvin Englebert Dorothy Marks William Marks Donald Priegel

Gerald Pekarofski Norma Best Ben Best Arnold Bockey Bea Bockey Rita Gibbons John Gibbons Caroline Buschur Moraima Sanchez Dinorah Sanchez Violeta Sanchez Arturo Apunte Tony Vitkus Theresa Vitkus Mark Buzell Millie Buzzell David B. Johnston Nicholas Anthony Ardito Sr. Myron Shawala Sr. Patricia Shawala Chester David Margaret David Haydee Fernandez Gustavo Fernandez Carlisle Cox ,Sr. Victoria Cox Carlisle Cox ,Jr. Nancy Cox Dave Crawford Ann Crawford Charlotte Crawford Ursula Gavitsky Zella & H.W. Tarkington R.O, & Frances Fincher Margarita Cline Jen Moore Art Moore Judy Cox Bo Cox Delia H. Fine Helen DeLuca Lou DeLuca Sa Hamby Irene Andrejiski Joseph Tubilewicz Florence Warnke Edwin Warnke Virginia Hahn Anne Hahn

John Hahn Jason Cornell Jenny Langhorst CJ & Eleonor Tenbarge Jack Cornell Dorothy Cornell Angelo Albanese Helen Ladner Patricia Long George Dangerfield Paulina Dangerfield Herman & Margaret Dierkes Ryzkiewicz Family Tirelli Family Nettuno family Pilcer family Kelleher Family Utts Family Diehl Family Halloran Family Wood Family McDonald Family Lundgard Family Demartinis Family Succio Family Kendziora Family Bonnici Family Peel Family Trossbach Family Ryzkiewicz Family Tirelli Family Nettuno family Pilcer family Kelleher Family Utts Family Diehl Family Halloran Family Wood Family McDonald Family Lundgard Family

in honor of: God Ruth Kirby Mr. & Mrs. Bob & Joan Rush 55th Wedding Anniversary Braylon Johnston George & Anita Furman

Syster Mary Ann Tirelli, O.P. Edward Ryzkiewicz Dan & Anna Marie Blume Morris & Blume Families. Wanda Schollian. Jack Moore Helen Marshall Sheree Fincher-Sawyer Mark Kujak Barbara Kujak Barry Young Carmen Young Deacon John Stanley Ann Furman Don Furman Mary Ann Gasko Fred Gasko Linda McFarland Lawrence McFarland Nancy Ragsdale Joe Ragsdale Susan Buschur Jim Buschur Dorothy Tubilewicz Bill McNelly Jim Ladner Debbie McNelly Aggie Warren Linda Flory Dave Flory The Moore Kids John Megill Sheila Megill

Thank you to all who contributed to the Christmas Flowers.

The following dedications were made:

Gracias a todos los que contribuyeron para las Flores deNavidad.

Las siguientes dedicaciones fueron hechas:

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PROMISE TO PROTECT PLEDGE TO HEAL To report abuse call 888-437-0764 Archdiocese of Atlanta — 24 Hour Reporting Hotline YOU MATTER. YOU ARE FAMILY. WE ARE HERE TO LISTEN AND TAKE ACTION!

PLEASE NOTE: Parish Office will be closed from Friday, December 23rd through Monday, January Wednesday, January 2nd, 2017. The office will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017. TOME NOTA: La Oficina Parroquial estará cerrada desde el viernes, 23 de diciembre hasta el lunes, 2 de enero del 2017. La Oficina Parroquial reabrirá nuevamente el martes, 3 de enero del 2017.

Kevin & Suzanne Dixon Agatha Leonetti Warren Nettuno Family Betty Jacox Thomas & Jacqueline Smith Ann & Lee Pierro Carol & Tom Kelleher Mary Jo Iovino Steve & Di Englebert Matt & Dianne Halloran Irene Priegel Rosemarie Pekarofski Maria Figueroa Ron & Linda Best Jim & Susan Buschur Dick & Jean McDonald Jose Garcia Sanchez Bruce & Donna Buzzell Martha Johnston Rose Levitan

Cheslene & Myron Shawala Berta Cox Tina Smith Oyuki & Wes Schollian Trudi & Ray Horton Gary & Dotothy Teribury Marivel Gonzalez Liz & Harrison Cagle Petrona Mateo Jerome D. Benesh Jim & Diana Morris Dolores Hartford Bob & Joan Rush Scott & Margaret McLaughlin John K. Percheski Jeanette Formaini Phil & Marie Ryzkiewicz Don & Ann Furman Virginia Wood Thomas & Jacqueline Smith

Ann & Lee Pierro Carol & Tom Kelleher Mary Jo Iovino Steve & Di Englebert Matt & Dianne Halloran Irene Priegel Rosemarie Pekarofski Maria Figueroa Ron & Linda Best Jim & Susan Buschur Dick & Jean McDonald Jose Garcia Sanchez Bruce & Donna Buzzell Martha Johnston Rose Levitan Cheslene & Myron Shawala Berta Cox Betty & Wendell Henry Susan Lampas Richard & Patricia Warnke Linda Cornell Jeanne & Louis Demartinis John & Fran McLaughlin

Fred & Jeanne Kump Ursula Cox Douglas & Josephine Pawlowski Mary Ladner Dangerfield Family Mary Peel Lee & Linda Kendzioralowski Mary Ladner Dangerfield Family Mary Peel Lee & Linda Kendziora

Thank you to all who contributed to the Christmas Flowers.

The following dedications were made:

Gracias a todos los que contribuyeron para las Flores deNavidad.

Las siguientes dedicaciones fueron hechas:

christmas flowers were donated by

For a child is born to us, a son is given us; upon his shoulders dominion rests. Porque un niño nos ha nacido, un hijo se nos ha dado; lleva sobre sus hombros el signo del imperio.

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25 de diciembre del 2016 Solemnidad de la Natividad del Señor

¡Hoy nos ha nacido un Salvador! En respuesta a un amor tan grande, sólo el regalo de mí mismo será suficiente. Querido Señor, te has dado a nosotros; en amor y agradecimiento, me entrego de nuevo a ti.

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For unto us is born this day a Savior! In response to so great a love, only the gift of my whole self will do. You have given us yourself, dear Lord; in love and thanksgiving, I commit myself afresh to you.

STEWARDSHIP BY THE BIBLE — CORRESPONSABILIDAD DE ACUERDO A LA BIBLIA

We bless your name, Lord, for sending your own incarnate Son, to become part of a family, so that, as he lived its life, he would experience its worries and its joys. We ask you, Lord, to protect and watch over our families, so that in the strength of your grace their members may enjoy prosperity, possess the priceless gift of your peace, and, as the Church alive in the home, bear witness in this world to your glory. We ask this thought Christ our Lord. Amen.

God with us! Emmanuel ¡Dios con nosotros!

Te bendecimos, Señor, porque tu Hijo, al hacerse hombre, compartió la vida de familia y conoció sus preocupaciones y alegrías. Te suplicamos ahora, Señor, en favor de nuestras familias: guárdalas y protégelas, para que, fortalecidas con tu gracia,

gocen de prosperidad, vivan en concordia y, como Iglesia doméstica, sean en el mundo testigos de tu gloria. Por Jesucristo, nuestro Señor. Amén.

Evangelization and Faith Formation — Evangelización y Formación de Fe

Pronto comienza otra session de ALPHA and also...

Another ALPHA session starts soon tambien...

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Saturday 5:30pm Sacristan Barbara Crosson Hospitality Christine Crosby Alyson Ditty Barry Young Altar Server Bob Seguin Lector Helen Casey E.M.H.C. Heidi Carignan Caroline Ditty

Sunday 8:00am Sacristan Elizabeth Garner

Hospitality Tim Esola Michael Evenson Juan Carlos Herrera Altar Server Vincent Baker Mike Johnson Lector Vince Baker E.M.H.C. Lorene Buresh Helen Evenson

Sunday 11:00am Sacristan Lee Kendziora Hospitality Matthew Halloran Marty Martinez Greg Paterson Robert Vandel Altar Server Natalie Griffith Paul Ternes Lector David Krecl Rob Parnell E.M.H.C. Cathy Hoetink Robert Mitchell

Sunday 5:30pm Sacristán Eleuteria Bastida Hospitalidad Gerardo Peña Urbano Gabriel

Mirian Xocop Alicia Hernandez Armelio Dominguez Servidores del Altar Gabriela Herrera Alex Escobar Eric Tuctuc Lectores Edna Alcantara Abran Vicente Vilma Pedro Adriana Reyes M.E.S.C. Maria Simon Erick Herrera Luis Herrera David Perez

MASS MINISTRY 12/31 AND 01/01

Wanted: Parish Administrative Assistant: Part-time (20 hrs/wk), fully bilingual (English/Spanish) self starter, organized, able to work with-out supervision, great communication skills, able to multitask and a very strong attention to de-tail; with knowledge and proficient use of computer software. Flexibility with work hours including some Sundays is necessary. Positive and service-oriented disposition is required. Email resume to search@lasalettecanton.com Se busca: Asistente Administrativo Parroquial Medio-tiempo (20 hrs/sem), completamente bilingüe (inglés/español) persona dinámica, organi-zada, capaz de trabajar sin supervisión, gran capacidad de comunicación, capaz de realizar múltiples tareas y una gran atención a los detalles; con conocimiento y uso competente de pro-gramas de computación. Flexibilidad con las horas de trabajo es necesaria incluyendo algunos domingos. Se requiere una buena disposición, orientada al servicio. Enviar currículum al correo electrónico: search@lasalettecanton.com

Save the date... Saturday, January 14, 2017

A Ministers’ Appreciation Dinner

Marque la fecha... Sábado 14 de enero del 2017

Una Cena de Apreciación para Ministros

Building the Domestic Church — The Family Fully Alive Enrichment Pro-gram. Building the Domestic Church is a worldwide initia-tive sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Starting the first week of January, 2017, the Knights of Co-lumbus will sponsor a program designed to spiritual-ly nourish family life. This initiative refers to activities focused on promoting the new evangelization, strengthening our parishes and growing the Order. It is designed to help members, their families and all parishioners reflect the holiness of the universal Church. In promoting each family as a domestic church, the Knights of Columbus primarily seeks to integrate the knights and their families more fully into the sacramental and social life of the parish.

Construyendo la Iglesia Doméstica —Programa de Enriquecimiento La Familia Plenamente Viva. Construyendo la Iglesia Doméstica es una iniciativa mun-dial patrocinada por los Caballeros de Colón. A partir de la primera semana de enero del 2017, los Caballeros de Colón patrocinaran un programa diseñado para nutrir espiritualmente la vida familiar. Esta iniciativa de promov-er la nueva evangelización, fortalecer a nuestras par-roquias y hacer crecer la Orden está diseñada para ayudar a los miembros, a sus familias y a todos los feli-greses a reflejar la santidad de la Iglesia universal. Al promover a toda familia como una iglesia doméstica, los Caballeros de Colón buscan principalmente integrar a los caballeros y a sus familias más plenamente en la vida sacramental y social de la parroquia.

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Monday, December 26 Parish Office is closed

ESOL

6:30pm in the Parish Center Tuesday, December 27 Parish Office is closed

Eucharist

9:00am in the Sanctuary

Cursillo Group

9:30am in the Parish Center

Women’s Book Group

9:30am in the Parish Center

RICA

7:30pm en el Centro Parroquial Wednesday, December 28 Parish Office is closed

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

12:00pm in the Sanctuary

Eucharist

6:30pm in the Sanctuary Thursday, December 29 Parish Office is closed

Eucharist

9:00am in the Sanctuary Friday, December 30

Parish Office is closed

Jóvenes Adultos

7:30pm in the Parish Center

Saturday, December 31 Eucharist

5:30pm in the Sanctuary

Sunday, January 1

Solemnity of Mary

Solemnidad de María Eucharist

8:00am in the Sanctuary

Eucharist

11:00am in the Sanctuary

Eucaristía

5:30pm en el Santuario

OUR LADY OF LA SALETTE 2941 Sam Nelson Rd. Canton, GA 30114 770.479.8923 tel 770.479.6025 fax WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:30pm Sunday 8:00 and 11:00am in English 5:30pm en español Reconciliation Saturday at 4:30pm or by appointment.

PASTORAL TEAM Reverend Victor J. Reyes, Pastor vjreyes@lasalettecanton.com Deacon Charlie Carignan ccarignan@lasalettecanton.com Deacon John Stanley jstanley@lasalettecanton.com Michelle Gunter, Faith Formation ffeng@lasalettecanton.com Gustavo Arenas, Music Ministry music@lasalettecanton.com María Pérez, Formación de Fe ffesp@lasalettecanton.com Donna Bryan, Parish Management dbryan@lasalettecanton.com Viviana Dyckowski, Admin. Assistance office@lasalettecanton.com Lucia Martin, Bookkeeping accountingmanager@lasalettecanton.com Bulletin/ Web Site Announcements bulletineditor@lasalettecanton.com

Bulletin deadlines Please send notices to bulletineditor@lasalettecanton.com by noon on Friday (9 days) before they are to appear in the Sunday bulletin. Thank you for your cooper-ation. Fecha límite para anuncios en el boletín Por favor envíe los anuncios a la sigiuiente dirección: bulletineditor@lasalettecanton.com antes del mediodía del viernes (9 días) antes de la fecha en que van a aparecer en el boletín dominical. Gracias por su cooperación.

David Cotter Sean Collins Cameron Collins Terry Smith Ryan Halloran Ben Ball Jeff Goodwin Rick Savage Jullian Walker John A. Minnich

Kasey Mortilaro Matt Larson Brandon Larson Brandon West Cody Bilodeau Nelson Rivera Randy Eaton Trey Rickert Sean Brown Patrick Beal

PRAYING FOR PARISHIONERS

IN THE ARMED FORCES

ORANDO POR PARROQUIANOS

EN LAS FUERZAS ARMADAS

St. Vincent de Paul

Help Line: 678-892-6163 Línea de Ayuda: 470-377-3718

Serving Canton, Waleska and the surrounding areas.

Sirviendo Canton, Waleska

y los alrededores.

We are collecting winter coats for MEN only - gently used and

new. Collection bin in the Parish Center.

ELECTRONIC GIVING: A convenient, consistent way to help our church grow. Go to www.lasalettecanton.com to register and participate. DONACION ELECTRONICA: Una manera conveniente y con-sistente de ayudar a nuestra par-roquia. Visite www.lasalettecanton.com para inscribirse y participar.

Marry Christmas Feliz Navidad