Parish Office…………………………...365-8573 Angie Scott, Secretary/Bookkeeper After hours emergency # .......... 378-4681 Catholic Faith Formation .......... 365-8573 Renae Magana, Coordinator

Formacion de fe para ninos……..365-8573 Rene Magana, Coordinador

Youth Ministry ......................... 365-8573

Grupo de Jovenes ..................... 365-8573 RCIA ......................................... 365-8573 Sandy Downing, Coordinator

RICA ......................................... 365-5303 Yolanda Alvarado, Coordinador

Baptism Preparation Class ........ 365-8573 1st Tuesday of each month Mike Spence, Coordinator

Clase de preparación para el bautismo 2do jueves de cada mes Hector Rubio, Coordinador…..276-4694

Parish Nursing Ministry ............ 524-4092 Sandy Downing, Parish Nurse

Sacred Heart Thrift Store .......... 365-5853 2652 Gateway Drive, Anderson Maria Gonzales, Manager

Parish Gift Shop ........................ 347-1985 Kathy Weiss, Coordinator

Anderson Cottonwood Christian Assistance 2979 East Center St. Anderson, 365-4220 Open Tuesday & Friday, 10am—2pm

Northern Valley Catholic Social Service 2400 Washington Ave. Redding…241-0552 Knights of Columbus………...360-202-2463 Dave Santana, Grand Knight Martha’s Ministry….………………..357-3348 Mona Trafton, Coordinator

ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sacred Heart Church

3141 St. Stephens Drive, Anderson Saturday Mass: 4:30PM (English) Sunday Mass: 10:00AM (English)

12:00 (Spanish) Weekday: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8AM

Confessions: Saturday: 3PM

St. Anne Church 3415 Main Street

Cottonwood Sunday Mass: 8:15AM

DECEMBER 8, 2019

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH

Website: sacredheartparish.com • email: sacredheartanderson@outlook.com

Rev. Eric Flores, Pastor

Deacons: Rich Valles • Jesus Madrigal

Michael Evans (retired) • Anthony Short (retired)

FROM THE PASTOR

My Dear Sacred Heart Parishioners, It is with great joy to announce that we finished the renovation our Parish Hall kitchen through the generosity of Don and Mary West, Frank and Lucy Rodriguez and YLI, who donated the amount for the new floor by Polytek of Redding and the new ovens. Also, we would like to thank Jose Ramirez and Hector Rubio for painting. The kitchen is now safer to use by not posing any risks for accidents.

SOME DATES TO REMEMBER: December 9 at 6pm—Advent Parish Penance Service

As we prepare for the birth of our Savior, let us make sure our hearts and minds are ready for His coming. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will give us new opportunities to receive God’s forgiveness again and will bring us back to the fold of the holy people of God. You are all invited, God will be waiting! December 12 at 5pm—Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe Come join our Hispanic Community in this beautiful celebration attributed to our Blessed Mother. This is to commemorate the apparition of our Blessed Mother to the poor boy, Juan Diego. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of the Americas, including the United States. The celebration will begin with the SERENATA; serenading our Blessed Mother, whose feast we celebrate, followed by the celebration of the Holy Mass and reception. There will be authentic Mexican food served! Come join our Hispanic brothers and sisters in this special faith filled celebration! December 14 at 10:30am—90th Founding Anniversary of St. Anne’s Mission in Cottonwood St. Anne’s Mission will be celebrating the 90th anniversary of the founding of their Church. Although the Catholic community existed before the founding of the actual church, it is still fitting to celebrate this very important celebration. The celebration will focus on the theme of thanksgiving to God for the gift of faith to the people of Cottonwood. The former Pastors of Sacred Heart Church will be present to grace the occasion. The new altar and ambo will also be dedicated on that day. The relic of the blood of St. John Paul II will be deposited and will remain permanent in the altar of St. Anne’s after the celebration. Their will be a reception prepared after the celebration. As one community of faith I ask you to come and be part of these important dates here in our parish!

—Fr. Eric

WEEKLY NEWS

MASS INTENTIONS DEC. 7TH—15TH

Saturday Dec. 7th 4:30pm Carmen Lauderdale

Sunday Sunday Sunday

Dec. 8th Dec. 8th Dec. 8th

8:15am 10:00am 12:00pm

Great Sale Volunteers (Intencion) Perales and Aguilar families

Tuesday Dec. 3rd 8:00am Jose Antonio Augustine

Wednesday Dec. 4th 8:00am Helen Presidio

Thursday Dec. 5th 9:00am Alice Short

Friday Dec. 6th 8:00am Nick Masellis

Saturday Dec. 7th 4:30pm Helen Presidio

Sunday Sunday Sunday

Dec. 8th Dec. 8th Dec. 8th

8:15am 10:00am 12:00pm

Thrift Store Volunteers

PRAYER CONCERNS

Deacon Sam Short, Kathy Weise, Mary West, Helen Corlett, Cassie Breslin, Kenny Schoelen, Francis Schoelen, Mary Beth Burns, Larry Eddy, Dee Long, Ruth Lisea, Pam Ceccato, Ray Simonetti, Pam Rains, Bill and Barbara Faulkner, Dennis Whitmore, Tom Johnson, Buddy Smith, Dave Jacobs, Lisa West, Miranda Weise, Alverta Snider, Carolyn Greenwood, John Williams, Clementine Mills, Jim Weirick, Ilene Duval, Tillie Duval, Carol Andrews, Katie Lewis, Angelo Costanzo, Mary Rowe, Jay Burns.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

Collection Summary

November 9/10: $4,760 November 16/17: $4,345 November 23/24: $4,886

For fiscal year 2019-2020

Budgeted for Collections: $295,000 Total for 21 weeks: $109,781 weekly Goal: $5,673

Average Weekly Collection: $5,228

Second Collection

The Second Collection next weekend is for our Sacred Heart “Catholic Faith Formation” programs. This collection supports faith formation for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade, High School Youth Ministry, Adult Bible Study, RCIA, and Catholic School Tuition Assistance. Thank you for your continued generosity.

LIFE TOUCH PORTRAITS

For anyone who was unable to have their portrait taken during October, we have new dates from Life Touch! We are taking reservations for Monday, December 16th, 1pm to 8:30pm and Monday, December 30th, 1pm to 8:30pm. Please stop by the table in the foyer to sign up for your portrait sitting. We need at least 18 appointments on each day in order for Life Touch to send a photographer. Everyone who has their picture taken will receive a free 8x10 portrait.

ST. ANNE 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Everyone is invited to

celebrate the 90th Anniversary

of St. Anne Church on

Saturday, December 14th. Fr.

Eric, former priests from our

parish, and neighboring priests

will celebrate Mass at 10:30am

followed by a reception.

Please join us!

SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE

CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Today, December 8th, is the Second Sunday of Advent. Therefore the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is transferred to Monday, December 9th. It is not a holy day of obligation, but we will celebrate Mass at 9am here at Sacred Heart. The memorial of Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin, which falls on December 9, is omitted this year.

PROJECT ANGEL TREE

Project Angel Tree Gifts are due back in the parish office by Monday, December 16th. The Parish Officed is open Monday—Thursday, 8:30am to 2:30pm. Please...do not leave your gifts in the church. If you have any questions, please call Michelle VanErt, 357-3359.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SURVEY

The Catholic schools in the north state, in partnership with the Catholic Schools Department of the Diocese of Sacramento, are seeking your input regarding Catholic high school in our region. Please take a moment to complete this brief survey: http://bit.ly/shahigh. Thank you! Your input is important to the school ministries of our local parishes, both now and into the future.

WEEKLY NEWS

CATHOLICS IN ACTION!

ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!!! Please join us for our next Youth Group meeting on Sunday, December 15th, 5:00pm in the parish center. For more information, please call the parish office, 365-8573 or talk to Fr. Eric.

FLU SEASON

The flu season has come early this year. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reports that the incidence of flu and flu-like illnesses is “widespread” and has reached a level requiring that we enact preventive measures to mitigate the possibility of infection at Mass. In order to protect the health and well-being of everyone, Bishop Soto has issued the following directives: • The use of the Communion cup is suspended

temporarily. • Receive the Body of Christ in the hand (although

receiving on the tongue is permitted) • Do not shake hands. Offer the sign of Peace to those

around you with a simple nod, saying “peace be with you.”

• Do not hold hands during the Our Father. • Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion are

reminded to cleanse their hands with an alcohol-based antiseptic before and after administering Holy Communion. This also applies to those who take Holy Communion to the home-bound.

The obligation to attend Mass on Sunday and other Holy Days does not apply to those who are sick. If you are sick, stay home and take of yourself. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. And pray for those who are sick. The administration of Holy Communion in both kinds will resume as soon as the Bishop deems it safe and prudent to do so.

We perform penance to shake ourselves free of our attachments to sin and the distractions that keep us from recognizing the presence of God in our lives. Reconciliation allows us to put God in the center of our lives. Attending an Advent Penance Service helps us prepare our hearts for the coming of the Christ Child on Christmas Day.

Monday, December 9th – 6:00 p.m. Sacred Heart Church, Anderson

Monday, December 16th – 7:00 p.m. Sacred Heart Church – Red Bluff

RETREAT FOR WOMEN

Join the women of the parish for the annual retreat at Christ the King Retreat Center on the weekend of February 21st - 23rd. The retreat theme this year is “Meeting Jesus Again as if for the First Time. Reflection on the Gospel of St. John.” Ask someone who has made a retreat and they will tell you that they have never been more at peace with God and the world. A retreat once a year is a vital necessity these days. Call in your reservation now with the Retreat Center at 916-725-4720 or online at christthekingretreatcenter.org. Please know that if you are unable to come that weekend, you are welcome to attend one that is more convenient. If you have any questions, please contact Pamela DelMonte, retreat

coordinator. 530-360-7810.

ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES

THE GABRIEL PROJECT

PREGNANT? WORRIED? CONFUSED?

We’re here to help you. The Gabriel Project® offers hope and assistance to any woman experiencing a crisis pregnancy. We respect all life and see the birth of each child as a fresh expression of the unfailing love of God. Our concern is not only for the unborn child, but also for each and every mother in need. You are not alone, we can help you. Please call us at 1-800-910-0191.

The Gabriel Project is being organized in this area. We are looking for volunteers to help. We will have an informational meeting in January. Please watch the bulletin for further details.

ADVENT RETREAT: THE ART OF WAITING

Need a retreat to complete your Basic Certification, Renewal or just a day away from the busyness of the season? Join us Saturday, December 14, 8:00am—3:00pm at St. Philomene Parish, 2428 Bell Street, Sacramento for an Advent Retreat for Catechists and Lay Ministers with Fr. Andres Emmanuelli, Cecilia Flores and Fr. Frank Velazquez. Register online for $30 (includes lunch): www.scd.org/waiting Questions contact Teresa Donan at 916-733-0132 or email me at tdonan@scd.org

WEEKLY REFLECTIONS

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Mon. Genesis 3:9-15,20; Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12; Luke 1:26-38 Tue. Isaiah 40:1-11; Matthew 18:12-14 Wed. Isaiah 40:25-31; Matthew 11:28-30 Thu. Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Luke 1:39-47 Fri. Isaiah 48:17-19; Matthew 11:16-19 Sat. Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11; Matthew 17:9a, 10-13 Sun. Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10; James 5:7-10; Matt. 11:2-11

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP

One day, we heard the news that a possible tornado was heading our way. We live off of a highway, and it was traveling along that very road. My wife and kids huddled in the downstairs bathroom. Not many tornadoes surface in North Carolina, so our children were particularly worried because it was something they had never contemplated happening before. The tornado never did come into our neighborhood, but it did cause one our sons to express that he needed to go to Confession as soon as possible. He hadn’t done anything too over the top sinful, but coming face-to-face with a tornado had cause him to have some second thoughts about his preparedness for meeting God. Hopefully, a tornado doesn’t make a path through your city or town this Advent. Sometimes, reminders of our mortality find their way into life. The passing of a loved one, a car accident, or a health scare can all cause us to reflect on where we are in our relationship with God. Without those moments, we can find ourselves living daily without a mindfulness of where God is in our life and if our actions are pleasing to Him … or if they drag us further away into the world. Advent is the time to take inventory of where we are with God. How are we living as good stewards and mature disciples? What do I need to make amends for in the healing power of the sacrament of Penance? A tornado may not be coming, but Jesus will be returning someday. Hopefully, you will run outside of your home to meet him, and he won’t find you huddled up afraid in your bathroom. —Tracy Earl Welliver

GOSPEL MEDITATION FOR DECEMBER 8TH

What does it mean to be worthy? There are a few different ways to approach this question. Today’s Gospel highlights two: the way of the Pharisees and the way of John the Baptist. Our faith values good works and discipleship. Perhaps, then, we “earn” our worth by adhering to the right doctrines and following the right pious practice. The Pharisees thought they were worthy. Due to their religious pedigree and proper procedures, they were self-satisfied. John the Baptist’s words to them are strong. “Do not resume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’” Of course, Jesus (and John) don’t omit the responsibility for moral behavior. John gives the Pharisees quite a strong warning in that regard. “Produce good fruit as evidence of your repentance … every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.” It’s a question of attitude. Of disposition. It’s a matter of the heart. If anyone would be worthy in this scenario, it’s John the Baptist. Jesus himself will name him the greatest of prophets and a great man. John, however, recognizes his own lowly place in the grand scheme of things. “The one who is coming after me is mightier than I. I am not worthy to carry his sandals.” The Pharisees take pride in being “better” than others. John embraces humility in Christ being “better” than him. We don’t self-generate our own worthiness. We receive it as a gift from God. In a few short weeks, we’ll celebrate the birth of Christ. Bishop Ven. Fulton Sheen wrote about the Nativity in his “Life of Christ”: “Because [Jesus] was born in a cave, all who wish to see Him must stoop. To stoop is the mark of humility. The proud refuse to stoop and, therefore, they miss divinity.” God invites us to prepare our hearts this Advent. When you consider your own life, where are you looking for your worth? This Christmas, are you prepared to stoop?

WEEKLY CALENDAR: DECEMBER 8TH—15TH

Sunday, Dec. 8 Monday, Dec. 9 Tuesday, Dec. 10 Wednesday, Dec. 11

8:15 a.m. Mass – St. Anne 10:00 a.m. Mass – Sacred Heart 10:00 a.m. Formación de Fe de los Niños 11:15 a.m. Choir Practice 12:00 p.m. Misa en Español

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

6:00 p.m. Penance Service at Sacred Heart Anderson

8:00 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Legion of Mary Mtg.

8:00 a.m. Mass 6:00 p.m. Children’s Faith Formation Classes

Thursday, Dec. 12 Friday, Dec. 13 Saturday, Dec. 14 Sunday, Dec. 15

8:00 p.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. Clase de preparación para el bautismo

8:00 a.m. Mass PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

3:00 p.m. Confessions 4:30 p.m. Mass

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

8:15 a.m. Mass – St. Anne 10:00 a.m. Mass – Sacred Heart 10:00 a.m. Formación de Fe de los Niños 11:15 a.m. Choir Practice 12:00 p.m. Misa en Español PARISH OFFICE CLOSED