2050 West Ball Road, Anaheim, California 92804 714-774-2595 www.saintjustin.org

January 4, 2015January 4, 2015

The Epiphany The Epiphany of the Lordof the Lord

Parroquia de San Justino Mártir y Misión del Sagrado Corazón

Masses

Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m. (English), 7 p.m. (Spanish)

Sunday: 6:45, 8, & 11 a.m., 12:30 & 5:30 p.m. (English)

9:30 a.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish)

Monday-Friday: 6:30 & 8:30 a.m. (English)

Saturday: 8:30 a.m. (English)

Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help:

Mass every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., preceded by 6 p.m. Rosary and Novena

Confessions:

Saturdays, 3:30-5 p.m. (English/Spanish)

Eves of First Fridays, by appointment

Adoration: First Fridays, after 8:30 a.m. Mass until 8 a.m. Saturday.

En la Iglesia de San Justino

Misas en Español Sábado: 7 p.m. (Vigilia del Domingo) Domingo: 9:30 a.m. y 7 p.m. Días de Fiesta: 7 p.m. (bilingüe)

Hora Santa: Jueves, 7:30 p.m.

Confesiones: Sábado: 3:30-5 p.m.

En la Misión del Sagrado Corazón

10852 Harcourt Ave., Anaheim CA 92804

Misas: 7 p.m. Lunes, Martes, Miercoles, y Viernes

Rosario: Lunes a Viernes, 5:30 p.m.

Confesiones: Viernes, 6-6:45 p.m.

Adoracion del Santisimo Sacramento: Cada Viernes primero des-pués de la misa de las 7 p.m. concluyen-do con la misa el Sábado a las 6 a.m. 

La Oficina de la Misión del Sagrado Corazón está cerrada. Para información y asistencia, por favor de llamar o dirigirse a la oficina Parroquial de San Justino Mártir.

Clergy/Clero

Rev. Joseph Robillard, Pastor/Párroco

Rev. Venancio Amidar, Parochial Vicar/Vícario Parroquial

Rev. Paul Flynn, O.S.A., Parochial Vicar/Vícario Parroquial

Rev. John Monestero, In residence/En residencia

Rev. Jerome Molokie, Sunday supply/

Apoya los Domingos

Deacon Jose Ferreras Deacon Kalini Folau

Diácono Ramón León

Deacon Raymond Duthoy, Retired

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The Simbang Gabi Novena of Advent Masses was celebrated by Fr. Ven (shown concele-brating at left and upper left) and Fr. Joe (left). We were honored to have Bishop Oscar Solis as the celebrant for the Sunday Mass (upper left). More photos on page 6.

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Tuesday, January 6

Singers for Jesus and Mary: 6:30 p.m., youth

rm.

Anchor: 7 p.m., hall, hall mtg. rm.,

kitchen.

SRE classes: 7:30 p.m., school.

Grupo de Oracion, niños:

7 p.m., Mison Salon 1.

Jovenes para Cristo, oracion:

7 p.m., Mision Salon 2.

Jovenes para Cristo, recep-cion: 7 p.m.,

Mision Salon 3.

JOYAS Coro: 7 p.m., SRE rm.

RCIA: 7 p.m., rm. A, B, C, chapel.

Encuentro Matrimonial: 7 p.m., Mision

Salon 0,4.

Grupo de Oracion: 8 p.m.,

Mision Iglesia.

Join us for these Events and Activities at St. Justin Martyr Church and Sacred Heart Mission Thursday, January 8

Legion of Mary, Curia: 6 p.m.,

youth rm.

Sacred Heart SRE: 6:30 p.m., Mision Iglesia, Mision Salon

0,1,2,3,4.

The Lord’s Vineyard:

6:30 p.m., SRE rm.

SJM School PTO: 7 p.m., hall, hall

mtg. rm., kitchen.

Knights of Columbus:

7 p.m., rm. C.

Platicas pre-bautismales:

7:30 p.m., Mision Salon 0.

Hora Santa: 7:30 p.m., church.

Jovenes para Cristo, formacion:

8 p.m., rm. D.

This week’s Masses (English) at St. Justin Martyr Church

Saturday, January 10

Sacred Heart SRE: 9 a.m., Mision Iglesia, Mision Salon

0,1,2,3,4.

Office for Liturgy, Rite of Accep-tance training:

9 a.m.-6 p.m., hall, kitchen, SRE rm. Church: 9:30-11

a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.

SRE classes: 9:30 a.m., school.

Platicas pre-bautismales:

2:30 p.m., Mision Salon 0.

Community of the Risen Lord:

3:30 p.m., chapel, rm. B, kitchen.

Coro Angeles de Dios: 5:30 p.m.,

SRE rm.

SHM SRE Catechist dinner:

6 p.m., hall.

Dismissal, Spanish RICA:

7 p.m., youth rm.

Jovenes para Cristo: 8 p.m., Mision Salon 2.

Friday, January 9

Legion of Mary: 5:30 p.m., rm. D.

Sacred Heart SRE: 6:30 p.m., Mision Iglesia, Mision Salon

0,1,2,3,4.

Unidos por Cristo: 6:30 p.m.,

SRE rm.

Alianza de Amor: 6:30 p.m., rm. A.

Parish Pastoral Council:

7 p.m., rm. B.

JOYAS retreat team: 7 p.m.,

youth rm.

Alpha y Omega coro: 7 p.m.,

chapel.

Jovenes para Cristo: 8 p.m., Mision Salon

0,1,2,3,4.

Jovenes para Cristo, coro: 8 p.m., Mision

Iglesia.

Monday, January 5

Sewing group: 8:30 a.m., SRE rm.

Tai Chi: 1 p.m., rm. A.

SRE classes: 3:45 p.m., school,

church.

Anchor core meeting:

6:30 p.m., rm. C.

JOYAS: 7 p.m., hall, hall

mtg. rm., kitchen.

Jovenes para Cristo: 7 p.m., Mision Salon 3.

Bible Study / Bibliya Rasal: 7 p.m., rm. A.

Lectores: 7 p.m., Mision

Salon 2.

Anointing of the Sick (Spanish Misa): 7 p.m., Mision Iglesia.

Grupo de Oracion: 7 p.m., Mision

Salon 4.

Brotherhood of St. Dismas: 7 p.m.,

rm. B, chapel.

Jovenes para Cristo, coro: 8

p.m., Mision Iglesia.

DATE MASS INTENTIONS LITURGICAL DAY READINGS

We pray for the sick and for those who care for them:

and for those in harm’s way especially those in service to our

country and community.

Monday, Jan. 5

6:30 a.m. Harold Allen St. John Neumann 1 Jn 3:22 -- 4:6;

Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 8:30 a.m. Arlene Rinker

Tuesday, Jan. 6

6:30 a.m. Special Intention St. André Bessette 1 Jn 4:7-10;

Mk 6:34-44 8:30 a.m. Nguyen Thi Hao

Wednesday, Jan. 7

6:30 a.m. Special Intention St. Raymond of

Penyafort 1 Jn 4:11-18; Mk 6:45-52

6:30 p.m. Eleanor Luna

Thursday, Jan. 8

6:30 a.m. Louise McDonald

8:30 a.m. Frederick Tissera

Friday, Jan. 9

6:30 a.m. Viviam Gamboa

1 Jn 5:5-13; Lk 5:12-16 8:30 a.m. Pat Weiss

Saturday, Jan. 10

8:30 a.m. Margaret Mueller 1 Jn 5:14-21; Jn 3:22-30 LECTORS ALTAR

SERVERS

5:30 p.m. Sulpecia de la Cerna

The Baptism of the Lord

Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10;

Acts 10:34-38; Mk 1:7-11

Team 3

Sunday, Jan. 11

6:45 a.m. Vance Topps Team 4

8 a.m. Teresa Corpus Amante Team 6

11 a.m. Fr. Joe Robillard Team 11

12:30 p.m. Mary Young Team 18

5:30 p.m. Hortencia Macias Team 20

1 Jn 4:19 -- 5:4; Lk 4:14-22a

8:30 a.m. Fr. Joe Robillard

Sunday, January 4

Coro Jovenes para Cristo:

7 a.m., Mision Iglesia.

Spanish Choir: 8 a.m., chapel.

RCIA dismissal: 8:30 a.m., SRE rm, youth rm.

Chinese School: 9 a.m., hall, hall

mtg. rm., kitchen, school.

Tongan community:

12 p.m., SRE rm.

JOYAS Folk-lorico: 12 p.m., Mision Salon 0.

Confirmation: 2 p.m., hall, hall

mtg. rm., kitchen, school.

St. Michael’s Small Christian

Community: 2 p.m., youth rm.

Meals for the hungry :

2:30 p.m., shelter.

Young Adult Choir:

4 p.m., church.

Wednesday, January 7

La Coronilla de la Divina Miseri-

cordia: 3 p.m., Mision Iglesia.

Coro Angeles de Dios: 6 p.m., Mison

Salon 1.

St. Vincent DePaul food distribution: 6-7 p.m., shelter.

Cub & Boy Scouts: 6:30 p.m., SRE rm.

Grupo de Oracion: 7 p.m., youth rm.

JOYAS coro “Mesa” core team: 7 p.m., M. Salon 0.

Estudio Biblico: 7 p.m., rm. C.

Youth Bible Study: 7 p.m., hall, hall

mtg. rm., kitchen.

Al Alon: 7 p.m., Mision Salon 4.

Jovenes para Cristo, Cocina: 7 p.m., M. Salon 3.

Adult choir: 7:30 p.m., church.

Jovenes para Cristo, minsterio de servicio: 7:30 p.m., M. Salon 2.

Jovenes para Cristo, coro: 8

p.m., Mision Iglesia.

Patti McSall, Jose Octavio Ala-torre, Mollie Brandt, Alfred Cam-pos, Patricia Elting, Gwandolyn Nichols, Thomas Pfeifer, Midge Price, Angel Pineda Tiburcio,

Rosalba & Liliana Zamora, Greg & Justin April, Deacon Ray

Duthoy, Bill & Donna Farris, Art Gutierrez, Linda McHaffie

Harper, Sylvia & Mark Kendzor, May Manal, Marina Martinez, Susan Nelson, John O’Shea, Judith Olcese, Jean Orban,

Pauline Perez, Angel Pineda, Herlinda Reynolds, Dale & Mark

Rolph, Pat Runte, Angel Tiburcio, Mike Wisdo, and for those in harm’s way especially those in service to our country

and community.

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The Epiphany of the Lord January 4, 2015

Thank you from Fr. Joe Robillard… We are so grateful to those who donate to the par-

ish, whether you are a parishioner or a visitor. Thank you for choosing to give to our parish. May the Lord bless you for your generosity.

We are also happy that some of our parishioners have signed up to donate online. This saves us the cost of printing and mailing the donation envelopes every

month. Please con-sider this option. If you would like to receive envelopes, you may fill out a registration form online or in the Parish Office.

Parish Phone Numbers and Information

Parish Office: 714-774-2595 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 1:30-6 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 1:30-6 p.m. , Sunday, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

School Office: 714-772-4902 Janet J. Balsis, Principal, www.sjm-k8.com

School of Religious Education: 714-535-6111, Mary Bakke, Director

Funeral & Bereavement Ministry: 714-774-2595 x106 Jo Ann Davis, Parish Coordinator, jdavis@saintjustin.org

Senior Ministry, “Young at Heart”: 714-774-2595 x106 Jo Ann Davis, Parish Coordinator, jdavis@saintjustin.org

RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: 714-774-2595 Deacon Jose Ferreras, Director

Youth / Adolescent Ministries: 714-774-2407 Fabiola C. Flores, Coordinator fflores@saintjustin.org

Ministry Scheduling: 714-758-5409 (Lectors, Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion) Kristy Barnett, Coordinator, kbarnett@saintjustin.org

Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick: 714-422-4426 Debbie dela Cruz, Volunteer Coordinator

St. Vincent de Paul help line: 714-284-0405

Baptisms: Held on the first Sunday of each month. Parents must be registered parishioners for at least three months. Contact the Parish Office or go to www.saintjustin.org at least six weeks in advance for guidelines.

Marriages: Arrange with a priest or deacon at least six months in advance. At least one of the parties must be a registered parishioner of St. Justin. Information at www.saintjustin.org

Bulletin: Submit bulletin articles to the parish office or to ikramer@saintjustin.org . All are subject to editing and approval. Monday, 5 p.m. deadline unless otherwise noted.

St. Justin Martyr Church website: www.saintjustin.org

Diocese of Orange: www.rcbo.org

Christ Cathedral: www.ChristCathedralCalifornia.org

Orange County Catholic: www.occatholicnews.com

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: www.usccb.org

Sunday Donations 12/21/14 Budget $21,844

Envelopes $17,944 Online (27 donors) $812

Total $18,756 (Deficit) ($3,092)

Community Life Ministries Bereavement: -Assistants at funerals: sacristans, greeters -Funeral reception team - -Bereavement Support Group Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts Chinese Community Chinese School Community of the Risen Lord Couples for Christ Cursillo Filipino Community Hermandad, Brotherhood of St. Dismas Knights of Columbus Legion of Mary Pro Life Tai Chi Tongan Community Sewing Group St. Justin Martyr School Parent/Teacher Organization St. Michael Small Christian Community “Young at Heart” Seniors

Prayer Groups and Ministries Bibliya Rasal Bible Study Intercessors of Divine Mercy Healing Hearts Prayer Ministry Our Lady of Perpetual Help Rosary Group The Lord’s Vineyard

Religious Education and Sacramental Preparation School of Religious Education (SRE), Grades K through 8 High School Sacraments: Confirmation, First Communion, Baptism Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) St. Justin Martyr School, Pre-K through Grade 8

Service Ministries and Groups Parish Pastoral Council Prayer Shawl Ministry Cenacle (Sunday meals) St. Vincent DePaul Society

Worship Ministries Altar Servers, children and adults Altar Society Baptism assistants Environment Committee Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Sick Greeters Lectors Liturgy Committee Ushers Music: -Adult choir (11 a.m. Sunday) -Singers for Jesus and Mary -Young Adult Choir (5:30 p.m. Sunday)

Youth and Young Adult Ministries “Anchor” Youth Group Retreat Team Leaders Steubenville/San Diego Retreat team “Secret Fire” Young Adult Ministry

Opportunities for involvement at St Justin Martyr Parish: Check our website saintjustin.org or call the Parish Office for

information on these groups and organizations.

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St. Justin Martyr Church January 4, 2015

Partners in the Promise As a society, during these days we can be in some-

thing of a "postpartum" depression. Our celebrations of Christmas and the New Year are over, and after today many of us will put away the decorations and the last visible remnants of the celebrations of the past weeks. The apostle Paul today uses the expression "partners in the promise." This is an uplifting phrase for us to reflect upon, and to think of as our own calling in these days following the birth of the Lord. What is this promise? We can find it in the gifts the magi bring: it is a promise of being a royal priesthood (gold), a holy nation (frankincense), a people set apart for self-giving (myrrh). We find more of the promise in Isaiah--a light shines upon us! In the psalm we know a promise of a world of flowering justice, profound peace, the poor rescued, pity for the lowly and the poor. This is the promise; and one of the best ways for us to lift ourselves out of any possi-ble low spirits we may be suffering is to live out our part-nership in this promise each and every day. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

We Pray for the Deceased

Please pray for these members of our parish family who passed away recently:

Roberto Araiza, Gia Dacanay,

Eduardo David, Jesus Ledesma,

Juan Jose Ramirez.

May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

Today’s Scripture First Reading--Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The Lord shines upon you and the glory of the Lord appears over you (Isaiah 60:1-6).

Psalm -- Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Ps72). Second Reading -- The Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6).

Gospel -- Magi from the east arrived, looking for the new-born king of the Jews (Matthew 2:1-12).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

You have the right to embrace your spirituality. If faith is a part of your life, express it in ways that seem

appropriate to you. Allow yourself to be around people who understand and support your religious beliefs.

St. Justin Martyr Parish Bereavement Support Group

On Thursday, January 15 St. Justin Martyr Church will begin a new Bereavement Support Group (in ENGLISH) for those among us who need companionship and guidance while working through the death of a loved one. We will meet on six Thursdays, from 2-4 p.m. in the Parish Center. This confi-dential group looks forward to supporting you during this dif-ficult time.

Please contact Jo Ann Davis, Parish Coordinator at 714-774-2595, ext. 106 if you are interested in being part of this Be-

reavement Support Group session.

Treasures from our Tradition Epiphany celebrates the wake-up calls of life, the

showings of God's majesty and power in the person of Jesus. The feast alerts us to look for signs of the Lord's grace and action in our lives today. In this context, the call of the Second Vatican Council to reform the sacra-mental life of the Church, including our pattern of care for the sick, is indeed a holy awakening.

Prior to the 1960s, our care for the sick had collapsed in the popular imagination into something everyone called "last rites." An immensely complicated ritual, with anointing accompanied by quickly muttered Latin prayers, was enacted for a marginally conscious person at "death's door." By the time a priest was called, the sick person might not be able to receive viaticum, or derive much personal benefit from the ritual. The healing effects of the sacrament, investing suffering with the dignity of a link to Christ's cross, and the immense assurance of for-giveness for a person reviewing the life journey, were hidden. Suddenly, an epiphany swept through the Church, and the way we care for the sick was utterly transformed. It took several centuries, however, for the Church to reach that moment of renewal. --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

Have you considered the ministry of being a lector at our parish?

A lector’s proclamation of the Word of God can evoke faith in others by demonstrating one’s own faith. Lectors pub-licly read Scripture and proclaim the Word at Sunday and weekday Masses and other liturgies. More men and women are needed to become a part of this ministry at St. Justin, which is truly a service to the Church.

If you are interested, please fill out a discernment form available online (go to saintjustin.org > Ministries > Worship > Lectors) and in the Parish Office. You may choose the Mass times at which you would be willing to serve. Lectors must have received the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation, and if married, be married in the Catholic Church. Fr. Ven Amidar will be reviewing the forms received and speaking to those who are interested. Training will be provided in January-February.

Do you know a parishioner that you think would be a good lector? Why not suggest it to them!

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Peace and Justice corner Injure not the poor because they are poor, nor crush the needy at

the gate; for the Lord will defend their cause, and will plunder the lives of those who plunder them. (Proverbs 22: 22-23)

St. Justin Martyr Church January 4, 2015

Postage Stamps Needed Deacon Ray is collecting USED postage stamps throughout the

year. Commemorative and foreign stamps are especially desirable. Stamp collections are a true treasure also. He sends the stamps to a group of sisters in Minnesota who process and sell them, and their pro-ceeds are given the their missions in Chile. There must be a 1/4” margin around the stamp to help with ease of removal and maintain-ing stamp value. If it is on a postcard, please leave the postcard intact (sometimes the postcards have more value than the stamp.) Please put cancelled stamps in an envelope for Deacon Ray and drop them in the collection basket or the Parish Office.

St. Justin School News

Open House -- January 25 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Your parish school invites you to Open House during Catholic Schools Week. Open House will follow 8:00 a.m. Mass with Bishop Kevin Vann on Sunday, January 25. A Pancake Breakfast will also be served that morning. During Open House you can visit with the principal, teachers and students, take tours and ask ques-tions about Catholic education at St. Justin Martyr School. The school includes Pre-Kinder through eighth grade. We invite you to discover the outstanding education, leadership, and spiritual guidance that sets St. Justin Martyr School apart from other schools in our area.

Dinner Dance, “Celebrating 55 Years” February 7, presented by St. Justin School

Fundraiser at the Anaheim Sheraton

THANK YOU! A special thank you to parishioners who support Catholic education financially or with your attendance at our events. We appreciate you!

Evening of Praise and Worship The powerful God who made the universe tells us,

“Come to me, all who are labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Come closer to Our Father who loves us just the way we are. He calls us by our name to come to Him with all our sinfulness, weak-nesses, addictions, burdens, disappointments, sick-nesses. Have a new life by being cleansed of your sins by Jesus Christ’s precious blood. Fill your heart with the fire of Love from the Holy Spirit. Give yourself the gift of new life by joining with us for a praise and wor-ship time, where your unique close encounter with Je-sus Christ comes alive, and to open your heart so you can be filled with the love He longs to share with you so you can share with those around you. After the praise and worship, Bro. Lalith Perera, founder of Community of the Risen Lord, who conducted the two day “Come As You are – 4 Steps” retreat, will be shar-ing with us the word of God. Come join with us on Saturday January 10, starting at 4:00 p.m. in the SJM chapel. Following the Praise and Worship will be the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

The Praise and Worship evening is conducted in English each Saturday throughout Southern California. It is free to everyone and everyone is welcome. Com-munity of the Risen Lord also offers resources to live a Spirit filled life. Contact us at 714-561-7547 or theris-enlordla@gmail.com

Collecting old cell phones, iPads, iPods The SJM youth who will be attending the Steubenville San Diego

Retreat in 2015 are collecting these electronics as a fundraiser. These may be any make or model, working or not. IPhone owners must turn off “Find my iPhone” before donating -- go to Settings > iCloud, then turn off "Find My iPhone." This fundraiser is ongoing; we encourage your year-round participation. Items are recycled through our zero landfill recycling process. Contact Kim at 714-315-7426 for questions or to make arrangements for drop off or pick up of items.

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St. Justin Martyr Church January 4, 2015

Faustina: Messenger of Divine Mercy, the live production by actress Maria Vargo, will be presented at Freed Theatre at Christ Cathedral Cultural Center in Garden Grove on Jan. 23 and 24 at 7 p.m., and Jan. 25 at 12 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Diocese of Orange.

Experience firsthand the life and message of Saint Faustina whose personal encounters with Jesus have inspired a world-wide devotion to Christ’s Divine Mercy. This drama al-so brings audiences a riveting modern story that makes Divine Mercy remarkably relevant and urgent for our world today. The program is filled with all the elements of professional theater, runs 90 minutes, and is suit-able for ages 13 and up.

Admission is $15. There will be a reception 30 minutes before each perform-ance. For tickets and information contact the Diocese at 714-282-3045 or visit www.christcathedralcalifornia.org. Watch the trailer & learn more at www.DivineMercyDrama.com

Join Bishop Vann and thousands of people from throughout Southern California on January 17 at OneLife LA, the first-ever large-scale event in downtown LA promoting the beauty and dignity of every human life from conception to natural death. Beginning at 10:00 at La Placita Olvera, we will walk through LA ending in Grand Park with a family-friendly picnic with music, entertainment, speakers, food trucks, and exhibits from local organizations serving those in need. Don’t miss out on this historic event! OneLifeLA.org

Day of Reparation for Abortion 42nd Observance of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision

In observance of the Supreme Court Decision Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion, Bishop Vann invites all the Catholic community to observe the day as a Day of Reparation. Catholics are encouraged to practice fasting, abstinence, and prayer on that day.

You are invited to attend an Evening Prayer on Thursday, January 22 to pray for an end to abortion and a renewed respect for all human life in American society. The service will begin at 7 p.m. in the Arboretum of Christ Cathedral. A reception and ministry fair will follow in the 1st floor of the Cultural Center.

Men Interested in Diocesan Priesthood The Vocations Office cordially invites you to the

next “Priesthood Discernment” evening. The purpose is to familiarize interested men with the life, prayer, and possible call to Priesthood in the Diocese of Orange. There is no commitment on your part, other than the expression of interest to participate.

The next “Priesthood Discernment” evening will be held on Wednesday, January 7th, 2015, at 6 p.m. at the Diocese of Orange Pastoral Center, First Floor, Room 1D, Christ Cathedral. For information contact the Direc-tor of Vocations, Rev. John Moneypenny at 714-282-3036 or fr.jmoneypenny@rcbo.org.

Photos from the reception with Bishop Solis on Dec. 21 after the Simbang Gabi Advent Mass. Fr. Ven sings with the Singers for Jesus and Mary (right). Bishop Solis with members of the Filipino Community (below), with the Sing-ers for Jesus and Mary (below right), and with Fr. Ven and the officers of the Filipino Com-munity (below left) . Thank you to everyone who helped with the donations and set up for the receptions and the Masses.

Thank you to Fr. Ven for being an “early bird” for nine days, enabling us to have the 5 a.m. Masses in preparation for the birth of Jesus.

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Parroquia de San Justino Mártir y Misión del Sagrado Corazón 714-774-2595

4 de Enero del Año 2015 Solemnidad de la Epifanía del Señor

Misas en Español

Oficina de la San Justino Mártir:

714-774-2595

La Oficina de la Misión del Sagra-do Corazón está cerrada. Para información y asistencia, por favor de llamar o dirigirse a la oficina Parroquial de San Justino Mártir.

Bautismos: Dos veces al mes. Informes en la oficina del San Justino y www.saintjustin.org

Bodas: Hablar con el sacerdote o el diácono con seis meses de anticipacion.

Boletín: Someta los artículos a ikramer@saintjustin.org o a la oficina parroquial. Todos son sujetos a ser editados y aprobados. La fecha límite es el lunes a las 5 p.m. Sométalos en Español o Inglés. Si se necesita traducción, sométalos 2 semanas de anticipación.

Horas de Oficina: Durante la semana: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 1:30 - 6 p.m. Sábado:

9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 1:30 - 6 p.m.

Domingo: 9 a.m - 1:30 p.m.

FECHA TIEMPO INTENCIONES LECTURAS DÍA LI-TURGICO

Lunes Enero 5

7 p.m. Sagrado Corazón

Laura Donhal 1 Jn 3:22 -- 4:6;

Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 San Juan Neumann

Martes Enero 6

7 p.m. Sagrado Corazón

Alejandro, Rosa Martinez Tapia, Antonio

Tapia Portillo

1 Jn 4:7-10; Mc 6:34-44

San André Bessette

Miércoles Enero 7

7 p.m. Sagrado Corazón

Antonia Galdamz, Gonzalo Nuñez,

Olinda Galdamz

1 Jn 4:11-18; Mc 6:45-52

San Raimundo

de Peñafort

Jueves Enero 8

7:30 p.m. San Justino

Viernes Enero 9

7 p.m. Sagrado Corazón

Juan, Soledad, & Antonio Tarin

1 Jn 5:5-13; Lc 5:12-16

Sábado Enero 10

7 p.m. San Justino

Bertha Delgado Is 42:1-4, 6-7;

Sal 29 (28):1-4, 3, 9-10;

Hch 10:34-38; Mc 1:7-11

El Bautismo del Señor

Domingo Enero 11

9:30 a.m. San Justino

Ma. Gpe. Ochoa de Zamora

Jose Zamora & Laura Zamora

7 p.m. San Justino

Joaquin Esparza

Hora Santa

El primer lunes de cada mes, aquellas personas de edad avanzada, con una enfermedad seria, salud en decadencia, o si van a tener una cirugía están invitados a asistir a la misa de las 7 p.m. en la Misión Sagrado Corazón. Durante la misa podrán recibir el Sacramento de la Unción de los Enfermos. Este mes la Unción será el 5 de enero.

Reflexiones sobre la Palabra La alegría de la Epifanía

Isaías 60:1-6 El uso de un doble imperativo se introduce para dar más fuerza y subrayar la inminencia de la revelación divina. El profeta invita al pueblo a despertar de su letargo y a ponerse de pie, con la seguridad de que el Señor lo acompañará constantemente en el camino de la reconstrucción. En el Antiguo Testamento, la luz es el símbolo de la salvación que el Señor ofrece a su pueblo.

Efesios 3:2-3, 5-6 El hecho de que los gentiles sean coherederos y miembros del mismo Cuerpo no es pura anécdota: nos dice algo sobre el mismo ser de Dios. Esperanza de gloria.

Mateo 2:1-12 La llegada de los Magos y la pregunta que dirigen a Herodes prepara la huida de la Sagrada familia a Egipto y la masacre de los inocentes. Sin esa pregunta, Herodes no habría tenido ningún motivo para intervenir con tanta crueldad. Se trata de Herodes apellidado el grande, fundador de una dinastía que bajo títulos diversos gobernó en distintas partes de Palestina. Herodes se conside-raba judío, pero estaba muy helenizado y sus tendencias paganas eran más fuertes que su adhesión superficial al judaísmo. Por su origen extranjero y su gobierno despótico, nunca logró atraerse el afecto de sus súbditos.

Nuestra cultura La llegada de los Reyes Magos siempre ha sido una parte querida de la cultu-ra hispana. Los Magos eran quienes traían los regalos de Navidad a los niños. Desafortunadamente, en muchos países se va perdiendo la costumbre, al irse adoptando cada vez más la figura de Santa Claus, más conocida en la cultura anglosajona.

Reflexiones para la homilía La historia de los Reyes Ma-

gos nos ha podido parecer a veces curiosa o simpática… pero algo infantil. Era algo que se les contaba a los niños como cuento… y, como cuento, quizá podría pasar desaper-cibida su importancia; sin embargo, como muchos cuentos también, pero con mucha más fuerza por ser parte de la Palabra viva de la Escritura, contiene grandes verda-des… no sólo para niños sino para adultos. En primer lugar, se trata de la manifestación de Dios, de su luz, a todos los pueblos. Se nos da aquí una gran y verdadera visión del Reino de Dios, que incluye a todos, de toda nación y raza, sin que haya fuerza discriminatoria que lo pueda detener.

Por otro lado, es un relato de búsqueda ardiente de Dios, en que ningún obstáculo, dificultad o distancia tiene la fuerza de desanimar a los buscadores. Quienes buscan a Dios se ponen en camino, a menudo un camino difícil, incierto y duro. Van guia-dos por la propia luz de Dios, sin embargo. La de los Magos es una búsqueda que puede hablar fuertemente a nuestro corazón: ¿qué buscamos y con qué empeño? ¿Qué sed de encontrar al Señor nos motiva? ¿Por qué caminos andamos en busca de Dios? Nos habla también de vocación y de llamada. Seguimos la estre-lla de lo que pensamos y confiamos es nuestro camino en la vida, nuestra misión y nuestro destino. Aceptamos los retos para alcanzar el mayor bien, que es Dios.

La Epifanía es, además, un anuncio de la Pasión y la Resu-rrección de Cristo. Es fiesta de luz y de gloria, y de esperanza en la promesa de salvación de Cristo. Pero, en la actitud de Hero-des, en su intención asesina de acabar con la vida de Jesús, se nos da todo un signo de lo que será la vida y la misión de Jesús. Se habla de las fuerzas del mal y la muerte siempre desatadas en nuestro mundo, y también de la promesa de la victoria final, de la gloria de la luz de Dios que puede contra toda oscuridad. La Epifanía es fiesta alegre y a veces la hemos convertido en algo infantil; pero en ella, en la manifestación del Señor, se encierra toda la vida humana: nuestra llamada universal, nuestro destino, nuestra vocación y nuestra victoria por la Luz de Cristo.

Para la reflexión ¿Qué ando buscando? ¿Qué sacrificios y esfuerzos he tenido que hacer en mis búsquedas de un futuro mejor? ¿Cómo busco a Dios? ¿En qué momentos me he sentido encontrado por Dios?

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Reflexiones sobre la Palabra 1 de Enero. Maternidad de María

Hijos de una gloriosa familia

Números 6:22-27 Esta bendición sacerdotal es una de las más famosas del Antiguo Testamen-to. La bendición tiene una forma progresiva, que intenta sugerir la abundan-cia de la bendición. Yahvé participa en seis acciones que van desde bende-cir, proteger, hacer brillar su rostro y mostrar gracia hasta descubrir el rostro y conceder la paz. El poema insiste en la providencia continua de Yahvé para con su pueblo. Las normas legales intentan conservar la santidad de Israel. La fórmula de bendición, en cambio, es una forma de reconocer su vulnerabilidad Nuestra cultura Es una bella costumbre hispana bendecir a los hijos o bendecirse mutuamen-te antes de salir, de emprender un nuevo trabajo, de ir a dormir. Es un reco-nocimiento de la presencia de Dios guardando y protegiendo a los seres queridos

Reflexiones para la homilía La aspiración y el deseo de libertad parecen estar inscritos en todo co-

razón humano. Por la libertad política y religiosa muchos han realizado grandes heroicidades. Por la propia libertad o por la de otros. La historia está escrita de tales heroicidades y luchas por la libertad. Hay muchas esclavitu-des, sin embargo, que no se pelean a base de guerras ni levantamientos vio-lentos. Están dentro de cada corazón y es ahí donde se libra la batalla.

Podemos estar esclavizados a un vicio, a una mala costumbre, a una adicción, a un comportamiento o unas reacciones que nos parece que “no podemos evitar”. “Pues así soy”, dicen a veces algunas personas o persona-jes de novelas. Podríamos estar esclavizados a una persona o un afecto que, dentro de nosotros sabemos que nos está haciendo daño, pero que no parece-mos capaces de sacudir. En definitiva, la mayoría de las personas somos prisioneras de algo o de alguien… y todo eso se puede llamar el pecado original.

No somos esclavos, sino hijos de una familia gloriosa. Hemos sido hechos hijos por el propio Hijo de Dios, nacido de la Virgen María, que, con su venida, nos hace coherederos con Él del Reino del Padre. Ésa es la bendi-ción que recibimos hoy: una bendición de luz, de protección, de brillo y, en definitiva, de paz; porque supone la derrota de todo lo que nos esclaviza. La batalla que llevamos por dentro puede ya considerarse por ganada, por el bien y la libertad. El rostro de Dios brilla sobre nosotros y eso nos da la paz. Es un mensaje de esperanza, alegría y verdadera libertad el que se nos da en este principio de año. Vivir a la luz de Dios es lo que de verdad nos da la libertad.

Para la reflexión ¿En qué momentos me siento más atado a algo? ¿Cómo lucho internamente para alcanzar la libertad?

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El Evangelio de san Juan comienza con una extraña revelación. Nos

declara que al principio, Jesús no sólo estaba con Dios, sino que Jesús es Dios (Juan 1:1). Dependiendo de nuestra traducción de las Sagradas Escritu-ras, Jesús es nombrado ya sea "Palabra" o "Verbo" en el primer pasaje de Juan.

Según una canción de Ricardo Arjona "Jesús es verbo, no sustantivo". Y tiene razón. Hay que recordar que Juan no escribió en español, ni siquiera en inglés. El evangelista escribió en griego y aplicó el concepto filosófico del logos a Jesús. El logos, de la filosofía griega se manifiesta en Jesús de Nazaret. Para los griegos esta noticia era asombrosa, porque logos quiere decir palabra activa, es decir, el verbo que actúa y por el cual todo es creado. Juan declara que Jesús es este Verbo, él es el Dios que lo hizo todo y en el cual todos tenemos vida si actuamos como él.

El Evangelio de Juan nos desafía a vivir el verbo que es Cristo, no sólo diciendo que somos cristianos, sino actuando como Jesús, cual Verbo Di-vino. --Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

Oportunidades para involucrarse en la Parroquia de San Justino Mártir y la Misión del Sagrado Corazón:

Visiten nuestra página de internet saintjustin.org o llame a la Oficina Parroquial para información de

estos grupos y organizaciones.

Vida Comunitaria Al-Anon Encuentro Matrimonial J.O.Y.A.S Youth Ministry (Jovenes, Oración, Yahve, Amor y Servicio) J.O.Y.A.S. Folkloriko Jovenes para Cristo Ministerio Oaxaquenio Pastoral Cultural Unidos por Cristo

Adoracion y Oracion Alianza de Amor Adoración Nocturna Estudio Biblico Caminando con Jesucristo El Rezo del Santo Rosario Grupo de Oracion, Caminando con Jesucristo Grupo Guadalupano La Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia

Educación Religiosa Escuela Religiosa— Catecismo Confirmación Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos: RICA

Servicio Comite de Eventos Especiales Consejo Hispano

Liturgicos Ministros de Eucaristia Lectores Acolitos/Monaguillos Hospitalidad Comité Liturgico

–Ambiente/decoración Ministerio Musical

-Alpha y Omega -Angeles de Dios -Coro Grupo de Oración: Caminado con Jesucristo -Coro J.O.Y.A.S. -Coro Jovenes para Cristo -Mensajeros de Cristo Misión -Nuevo Amanecer -Seguidores de Cristo -Sofonias

Para Niños y Adolescentes El Coro de Niños “Angeles de Dios” Monaguillos/Acólitos Los grupos para Adolescentes “JOYAS” y “Anchor”