JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY December 13, 2015 - November 13, 2016

Parish Finance Council 2014/15

Music Ministries Mixed Ensemble / Hispanic Music/Contemporary Ensemble matthewgray@cox.net

Matthew Gray

Sunday Evening Liturgy Paul Nguyen

Liturgical Ministries E.M of Holy Communion Coordinator 240-6552 Pat Smith

E.M of Holy Com./Homebound 234-1354 Eileen Smith

Spanish E.M of Holy Com. Coordinator Angelina Ceja

Lector Coordinator / richardwittenauer@hotmail.com

Laura /Rick Wittenauer

Spanish Lector Coordinator Dolores Tovar

Sacristan Coordinator / donpaulheffern@gmail.com Don Heffern

Spanish Sacristan/Altar Server Coordinator

Vianney Cervantes

Altar Server Coordinator damian.a.ballard@gmail.com Damian Ballard

Ushers/Greeter Coordinator Danny Moffett / Wyatt

McClean

Spanish Ushers/Greeter Coordinator Carlos Lopez

Hispanic Liturgy Committee Director Juanita Villalobos

Special Liturgical Coordinators

Quinceañera Coordinator 234-1362 Irma Castro

Wedding Coordinator ldittmer@cox.net Lisa Dittmer

Prayer Groups Rosary Prayer Group (Tues 6:45 Rm G) 496-8776 Marcy Welty

Spanish Rosary Group Miguel Rodriguez

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 493-6181 Carla Kallen

Jóvenes para Cristo Coordinator Andres Garcia

Welcome to Our Parish Family In addi on to our services, Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano has many ministries to offer to you and your family, both for spiritual growth and socializa on. We encourage you to

become involved in the parish, to become a part of this vibrant community. Parish Ministries

SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION INFANT BAPTISM/BAUTISMOS DE NIÑOS SUNDAY 2:45 P.M., BY APPOINTMENT ONLY CUARTO DOMINGO DEL MES (ESPAÑOL) THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH (ENGLISH) PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS REGISTER AT PARISH OFFICE 949.234-1354 (ENGLISH) CLASES PRE-BAUTISMALES FAVOR DE REGISTRARSE EN LA OFICINA PARROQUIAL 949.234-1360 X 362 ADULT BAPTISMS FOR THOSE ADULTS INQUIRING ABOUT INITIATION AND COMMUNION WITH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH CONTACT EILEEN SMITH 949.234-1354 BAUTISMOS DE ADULTOS COMUNÍQUESE CON JUANITA VILLALOBOS 949.234-1370

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY/ SACRAMENTO DE MATRIMONIO

PARISHIONERS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE FOR AN APPOINTMENT AT LEAST SIX MONTHS PRIOR TO MARRIAGE., WE ASK THAT NEW REGISTRANTS BE ACTIVE AND SUPPORTIVE OF THE PARISH FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE YEAR BEFORE A WEDDING IS SCHEDULED. PARROQUIANOS, FAVOR DE COMUNICARSE A LA OFICINA PARROQUI-

AL POR LO MENOS SEIS MESES ANTES DE LA BODA. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK/UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS IN AN EMERGENCY/EMERGENCIA CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AT 949.234-1360 X 399

CELEBRATION OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS/ PARA LA CELEBRACIÓN DE FUNERALES CRISTIANOS

NOTIFY THE PARISH OFFICE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE, TO ARRANGE DATE AND TIME FOR FUNERAL LITURGY.

FAVOR DE LLAMAR A LA OFICINA.

Art Birtcher, Chair

Rev. Msgr. J. Michael McKiernan, Pastor

Kathleen McClemmy Tom Mauro

Luis Yeager David Bordages

Parish Staff Support for the Finance Council: Kassandra Miller Marilyn Katzmark

We the Catholic community of Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano, a place of pilgrimage and peace,

are called to move “siempre adelante.” Blessed by our diversity and

empowered by our sacramental identity as brothers and sisters in Christ

we rejoice in living the Gospel values of love and justice in our service to others.

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Readings for the Week

JSerra Catholic HS Liturgy Schedule Daily Mass in the JSerra Chapel – 7:15 am (M,T,Th,F) Mass; Wednesday – JSerra Pavilion – 10:25am; Eucharistic Adoration – M,T,Th 8:00am-11:00pm Confession Schedule of Neighboring Parishes: St. Edward - Mon. 6 - 7:30 pm Sat. 4 - 5 pm Our Lady of Fatima - Sat. 3-4 pm St. Timothy’s - Sat. 3:30-4:30 pm St. Catherine: Sat., 4-5pm, 1pm prior to Spanish Mass All parishes available by appt.

November 2015 (5)…. $126,017.86 November 2014 (5)…. $107,631.03

(4) designates 4 weekend month (5) designates 5 weekend month

“Gifts you have received, give as a Gift”

Financial Stewardship

Mass Intentions Dec 21 — 27

December 20, 2015 † Fourth Sunday of Advent III

Monday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Wednesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Friday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Saturday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5 -6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52

Pray for Those Serving Our Country

SPC John Soto Alvarez, USArmy Johnny Aviles, USNavy Pvt Harlin A Camarena USArmy PFC Justina Chritian, USMC Lt. Trevor Alexander Cutler, USAF SSgt Juan Carlos DeLeon , USMC Matthew L. Dueñes USAF Academy Cadet 2nd lt. Michael A Dueñes, USAF Major John DiGiambattista, USArmy LCP Roel Phillip Foronda, Jr., USMC Lt. General Michael T. Flynn, USArmy Brig. Gen. Charles A. Flynn, USArmy Sgt. Kristopher Gillespie, USArmy PFC Matthew Hunn, USArmy Lt. Mike Lauder, USN Lt. Kevin Miller, USN 1st Lt. Steven N. Moga BM 2nd Class Tim Murphy, USCG Airman Aaron T. Nacey, USAF Major Stephen Notery, USArmy SSgt Anna Isabel Hernandez-Payne USAF Sgt. Michael Werner, USMC Major J.P. Peligrino, USArmy Captain Thomas Prestella, USAF Captain Ted Putnam Capt. Daniel S. Reed, USAF Lt. Matthew Reynolds, USN

Sgt. Hana Romer, USMC SSgt Nicholas Mark Romer, USMC Lance Corporal Charles Sandoval, USMC Major Robert J. Skopeck, Jr. USAF PFC Jeremiah James Sola, USArmy E2 Desmond Armand Tripodi, USArmy

Sgt Danny Velez, USArmy Sgt Michael Werner, USMC

Pray for the Sick and Homebound Dora Abel, Werner Barden, Guillermo Baylosis, Ana Maria Bickford, Rob Dechaine, Mary Del Villar, Christine Douglas, Eloise Dunn, John Coats, Mike Enriquez, Domingo Flores, Phil Gecewicz, Teresa Grenier, Nelma Griffin, Eugene Hackbarth, Joe Herrmann, Don Hess, Bernol Hartenstein, Patty Heimann, John Hoefler, Di Hoertig, Pat Hockman, Sal Huizar, Sher Jensen, Susan Keating, Sofia Kordylewska, Denise Karpinski, Marla Kozlak, Beth Malone, Bunny Martinez-Mesa, Roemary Melvin, Gerry Monahan, Jim Mulderig, Peter Murphy, Ronald & Josephine Mucarella, Kimberly Muresan, Steve Nelson, Sarah Nhan, Betty Oakes, Ledy Olaes, Jeffrey Olaes, Peggy O’Neill, Roy Pacheco, Gary Peck, James Prouty, Victor Prown, Jane & Liam Putnam, Shannon Ramos, Jacqueline Reyna, Thomas Ryan, Calvin Rodan, Kymm Civette-Salmonsen, Sandy Schram, Frances Sframeli, Iva & Ed Sherrick, Malgorzata Sieminska, Jade Southwell, Michelle Stephens, Andrezej Surowiec, Mary Ellen Storm, Dave Travis, Dawn Tucker, Fredie Vargas, Yoko Wada, Michael Walsh, Mary Ward, Marie Walker, Pat Wilker, Christy Wood, . .

Monday 7:00 a.m. John Blanda † 8:30 a.m. Anastasia Binkis †

Tuesday 7:00 a.m. Margaret Wheeler 8:30 a.m. Mary Boggy †

Wednesday 7:00 a.m Sandra Cannella † 8:30 a.m. Anna Ocifchak † 7:00 p.m. Eliazar Gonzales †

Thursday 7:00 a.m. Virginia Marshall † 8:30 a.m. Augustin Palomanes †

Friday Chritmas Day No Mass Intentions

Saturday 7:00 a.m. Msgr. Martin † 4:30 p.m. Judy DiFilippo † 6:00 p.m. Adelaida Gonzalez †

Sunday 7:30 a.m. Lori Renfroe † 9:00 a.m. Maresa Hampson 11:00 a.m. People of the Parish 1:00 p.m. Juan and Amparo Sanchez † 5:00 p.m. Linda Rosenbaum †

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Jubilee Year of Mercy Año del Jubileo de la Misericordia

Advent Penance Service Servicio Penitencial de Adviento

Tuesday, December 22nd

Martes, 22 de diciembre 7:00pm

Communal Celebration of God’s Mercy with Individual Confession and Absolution

Celebración Comunitaria de la Misericordia de Dios Con Confesiones Individuales y Absolución

PLEASE NOTE: AND ERROR IN THE CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE THAT WAS MAILED TO ALL, THERE IS NOT A SCHEDULED CONFESSION ON MONDAY DEC. 21ST IT IS AN

ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE ONTUESDAY DECEMBER 22ND IN THE BASILICA.

MISSION BASILICA MEN’S RETREAT

The Mission Basilica Men’s parish retreat will be held at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center on the weekend of January 29th — 31st, 2016. The retreat begins Friday evening with a buffet supper, and concludes after Mass on Sunday. Come join your fellow parishioners for this weekend of spiritual enrichment and growth. The theme this year is “No Greater Love Than This”. The Passionist Retreat Team offers inspirational talks on this theme, as well as time for quiet prayer and reflection, Mass, Confession and Stations of the Cross. Retreat attendees invariably leave this beautiful mountain retreat feeling spiritually renewed. Suggested Donation: $240 ($50 non refundable deposit required). Please contact John Tenery, our parish retreat Captain at (626) 355-7188 or email: jtenery@gmail.com for information to make your reservation, or for more information.

RCIA DISMISSAL LEADERS NEEDED

Three leaders are needed for middle school children who are not baptized. One half hour….once a month…. you would lead the children in “breaking open the word” during the 9 AM mass. Easy, rewarding ministry focused on helping the children understand the Gospel and the Good News of Jesus Christ. Training provided. Must be fingerprinted, completed online safe environment training, and have completed all sacraments of initiation. Commitment: January through May 2016……..1/2 hour a month……Contact Eileen Smith 949-234-1354 or esmith@missionparish.org

YOU ARE…CALLED AND GIFTED!

You are called to a special work of love that only you can do! You have been empowered with gifts of the Holy Spirit! Learn how discerning your gifts and your call can change your life! CALLED AND GIFTED WORKSHOP --- Saturday, January 16, 2016 – 9 AM to 3 PM

Knight Hall, St. Edward the Confessor Church, 33916 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point Cost: $35 –

For more information and registration, contact Joni Fleming – jfleming@stedward.com

CURSILLO NEWS DID YOU KNOW…..NOW is the time to get that application in for Cursillo!

Start the Year off with a special weekend with Christ!

Men’s Weekend: January 21-24 Women’s Weekend - February 4-7

Need more information? Call us! Liz & Bob Costello, Cursillo Reps 949-309-9041 lizandbobcostello@gmail.com

December 20, 2015 † Fourth Sunday of Advent V

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

Brett Christie / Gina Schweizer January 9th

Night-Time Adorers Needed/First Mondays Only Join more than 100 fellow parishioners who have signed up for a Holy Hour with Our Lord during the parish’s First Monday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, once a month. The night hours and early morning hours 10 PM –5 AM need more faithful Adorers. This is a beautiful, silent time with Our Lord on the Altar, exposed, venerable. The night lighting of the retablo is stunning and enhances the silent conversation. “Will you not spend one hour with Me?” To sign up for only ONE hour, between midnight – 5 AM, on the First Monday of each month, please call Carla at 949.493.6181 or email carlita722@hotmail.com

A Lifeline for Troubled Marriage –

Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vī) helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. It is de-signed to provide tools to help get your marriage back on track. You will have the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives to-gether in a new and positive way. This program has helped tens of thousands of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels including disillusion-ment and deep misery. For confidential information or to register for the January, 2016 program begin-ning with a weekend on January 22, 2016 call (714) 306-6469 or email: OrangeCoast@RetroCA.com or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

Come and celebrate Las Posadas!

Posadas are an apportunity to embrace each other cultur-ally and to learn different Hispanic celebrations. We would like to invite you and your family to participate in the Posa-das.

Christmas festivities begin Dec. 16 with Las Posada, and continue for nine consecutive evenings of processions that conclude on Dec. 23. People gather each evening at the main entrance of the Basilica to re-enact the holy family’s quest for lodging in Bethlehem.

The parade of Santos Peregrinos (Holy Pilgrims) stops at each designated house to sing a traditional litany and song. The Holy Family requests shelter for the night and those waiting behind the closed door turn them away. They proceed to a second home where the scene is repeated. Between each house we sing traditional hymns and carols such as “The Little Drummer Boy” or “Silent Night.” At the third stop the pilgrims are told that while there is no room in the posada (inn) they are welcome to take refuge and stay the night. Everybody enters the house singing, a small liturgy and prayers are exchanged, and more singing occurs. We share food prepared by the host family in an informal and festive spirit.

We hope to see you there and can assure you that you will have a good time, prying, singing and enjoying each other’s company.

Al-Anon

For over 50 years, Al-Anon has been offering hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics. It is estimated that each alcoholic affects the lives of at least four other people . . . alcoholism is truly a family disease. Mission Basilica hosts a meeting here, every Monday at 10:30 AM in Rm B. All are welcome!

VI Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano INFANT BAPTISMAL MINISTRY

Is hospitality your gift? Do you like to help people feel comfortable and welcomed? Then the infant baptismal ministry is a perfect opportunity to exercise your gift in our community of young parents. Join our baptismal team of 3-4 people assisting our deacon and priests with the baptism of infants. When: Every other month on third Sunday (5 times a year) from 2:15 to 4:00 PM in the basilica. Some of the tasks include greeting the parent. godparents, family and friends, assisting them as they find their place in the pews, filling the font with water, lighting candles, setting out the oils, gathering the candles, certificates, and supplies for the baptisms, proclaiming the reading, preparing the area by the baptismal font, assisting the deacon during the baptismal rite, Beginning in January. Training is provided. Contact Eileen Smith at 949-234-1354 or esmith@missionparish.org.

DO YOU ATTEND 11:00 AM MASS ON SUNDAY?

Have you ever considered becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion? We are in need of more ministers of Holy Communion at the 11 AM Mass, and we need YOU! Qualifications: You must be over the age of 25 and have completed Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. If you are married, you must have been married in the Catholic Church officiated by a priest or deacon. Contact Pat Smith at 949-240-6552 or cowboyca1@cox.net for more information.

FORMED.ORG…..THE BEST CATHOLIC CONTENT ALL IN ONE PLACE

Our parish just got FORMED! Access the truth, beauty and meaning of our Catholic faith anytime, anywhere…with FORMED. Use it on your computer, tablet or smart phone. Multiple programs include dvds, cds, movies and books about the Catholic faith. Access CATHOLICISM, Bishop Robert Barron’s popular dvd series and the new program SYMBOLON, an overview of the Catholic faith, and other dvd programs. Go to: www.formed.org. Enter the site by using our parish code: N7VHKG (all caps), then establish a user name and password. If you have any questions, contact Pamela Dow at dow.pamela@gmail.com or Eileen Smith at esmith@missionparish.org, 949-234-1354

CATECHIST WANTED

For middle school children who are preparing for baptism. Classes meet on Monday evening 7-8:30 PM. Qualifications: Able to teach and catechize, have completed all sacraments of initiation, willing to be trained in safe environment (online training), must be fingerprinted. Commitment: January through May, 2016, once a week meeting in the Pastoral Center. Contact Eileen Smith at 949-234-1354 or esmith@missionparish.org

December 20, 2015 † Fourth Sunday of Advent VII

BECOME AN RCIA PARISH SPONSOR!

Thinking about sponsoring one of our new inquirers? Learn how your compassion and support will benefit someone who is seeking to become Catholic…. Contact Eileen Smith at 949-234-1354 or esmith@missionparish.org..

“My name is Sam Allen. I am not baptized and I am now seeking to become a Christian. I feel as if God is calling me to follow him. Would you be willing to help me? I need a parish sponsor to support me during my time of preparation in the catechumenate. My background includes 13 years military service in the Marine Corps. I started at Camp Pendleton and I’m familiar with this area and love the Mission Basilica. I am anxious to continue my faith journey to the sacraments of initiation. I would be honored if you would be my sponsor.” Contact Eileen Smith at 949-234-1354 or esmith@missionparish.org for more information on being a parish sponsor for Sam.

“ENJOYING THE OLD TESTAMENT” – DVD Lecture Series

Presented by Boston College’s Fr. Richard J. Clifford, S.J., Ph.D., Professor of Old Testament Ever wonder about the Old Testament and what it all means? Explore and come to understand the how the Old Testament leads us to Jesus Christ. Discover valuable insights into your own life and faith. You will receive a fundamental understanding of the Old Testament that will be a basis for future study. Monday morning – 9:15 to 10:45 AM (after 8:30 AM mass) twelve weeks starting January 4, 2016 Tuesday evening – 7:30 to 9 PM – twelve weeks starting January 5, 2016 Two – 25 minute dvd presentations each week, projected onto large screen. No homework. Just watch and learn! Mission Pastoral Center, second floor – Room C Parish contact: Eileen Smith 949-234-1354 or esmith@missionparish.org No charge; bring a friend; attend any or all dvd lectures. Refreshments served.

"My name is Steven Vieyra. I am preparing to complete the sacraments of confirmation and Eucharist, and I need a parish sponsor to accompany me during the last few months of my preparation. I am anxious to find someone who can talk to me about the Catholic faith and share

their experiences of knowing Jesus Christ.” Please contact Eileen at 949-234-1354 or esmith@missionparish.org.

"My name is Andy Sanchez. I am preparing to complete the sacraments of confirmation and Eucharist. I need a parish sponsor to accompany me for the next few months while I make my final preparation. I would be honored to have someone to stand by my side during this time and to help me understand my Catholic faith.” Please contact Eileen at 949-234-1354 or esmith@missionparish.org.

VIII Mission Basilica San Juan CapistranoThe Holy Door

As you may have heard, the Year of Mercy will begin on the Third Sunday of Advent with the ritual “opening” of the Holy Door. Since we are a Cathedral we are blessed to be one of the two loca ons in our diocese where a holy door may be found; the other being Mission Basilica in San Juan Capistrano. To help us prepare for this, there will be a series of ar cles explaining the significance of the Holy Door and the indulgences associated with it. To begin with, a holy door or porta sancta has been used since the fi eenth century as a ritual expression of conversion. Pilgrims and penitents pass through it as a gesture of leaving the past behind and crossing the threshold from sin to grace, from slavery to freedom, and from darkness to light. O en these rituals are associated with prayer, pilgrimage, sacrifice, confession, and indulgences. But the door finds meaning only when the believer associates the door with Christ. Jesus is the Door! In the words of Pope Francis, “There is only one way that opens wide the entrance into the life of communion with God: this is Jesus, the one

and absolute way to salva on. To Him alone can the words of the Psalmist be applied in full truth: ‘This is the door of the Lord where the just may enter’ (Ps 118:20).” Saint John Paul II offers a similar exhorta on: "To focus on the door is to recall the responsibility of every believer to cross its threshold. To pass through that door means to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord; it is to strengthen faith in Him in order to live the new life which He has given us. It is a decision which presumes freedom to choose and also the courage to leave something behind, in the knowledge that what is gained is divine life [cf. Mt 13:44-46]” (Saint John Paul II, Incarnationis Mysterium, 8, in the year 2000). John’s gospel clearly depicts this relationship between Jesus and us. “Amen, amen, I say to you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they might have life, and have it more abundantly” (John 10:7-10).

It is fitting that a Holy Door be situated within a church building. The door of the Church is the ianua ecclesia – “the silent witness to all the moments of our lives” (USCCB, About the Jubilee Door, 1999). Often sacramental rituals begin at the door – here, the priest or deacon welcomes the parents as they bring their child for baptism; here, he greets the bride and groom as they begin the wedding liturgy; here, he greets the catechumens at the Rite of Acceptance; and, finally, the priest greets the casket at the beginning of the funeral liturgy. Therefore, let us create Holy Doors in our cathedrals or other significant churches which can be worthy symbols of Christ and a welcome invitation to seek Him within our communities of faith.

Fr.Troy Schneider Excerpts from “The Opening of the Holy Door of the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000,” an article by Archbishop Piero Marini, Titular Bishop of Martirano and former Papal Master of Liturgical Celebrations. Vatican City, December 1, 1999

Watch for articles in the next few bulletins explaining “Indulgences”, and conditions for them and how to practice them.

20 de DIciembre del 2015 † Cuatro Domingo de Adviento IX

MISSION BASILICA CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE – 2015

Tuesday, Dec. 22 7:00 – 9:00 PM

ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE Masses for the Solemnity of Christmas Thursday December 24 Morning Mass 7:00 AM (Serra Chapel) 8:30 AM Mass Basilica

Christmas Eve 4:00 PM – (Basilica) 4:00 PM – (Gym) 6:00 PM – (Basilica) 8:00 PM - Vigilia Misa en Español (Basilica) Coro Preludio a las 7:30 PM 10:00 PM - Pre- Service Concert - 10:30 PM - Festive Vigil Mass / Misa (Basilica) 11:30 PM Carols (Serra Chapel) Midnight (Serra Chapel) Latin Mass

Christmas Day Masses Friday December 25 7:30 AM - (Basilica) 8:00 AM - (Serra Chapel) Latin Mass 9:00 AM - (Basilica) 11:00 AM - (Basilica) 1:00 PM - Misa(Basilica)

NO 5:00 PM Mass on Christmas Day Masses for New Year’s Eve 2015 Thursday December 31, 2015 7:00 AM - (Serra Chapel) 8:30 AM - (Basilica) 7:00 PM - (Español Basílica) Masses for New Year’s Day Friday, January 1, 2016 7:00 AM - (Serra Chapel) 8:30 AM - (Basilica)

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20 de DIciembre del 2015 † Cuarto Domingo de Adviento XI

`Nosotros, la comunidad Católica de la Misión Basílica San Juan Capistrano, un lugar de peregrinación y de paz,

estamos llamados a movernos “siempre adelante”. Bendecidos por nuestra diversidad y

fortalecidos por nuestra identidad sacramental como hermanos y hermanas en Cristo

nos regocijamos en vivir los valores del Evangelio de amor y justicia en nuestro servicio a los demás.

PREGUNTA DE REFLEXION DE LA SEMANA

MENSAJE DE LA SEMANA: Hoy afrontamos el último domingo de Adviento. Estamos ya a las puertas de la NAVIDAD. Ha terminado el “tiempo de preparación”. El Señor ya está AQUÍ. El tiempo de la espera se ha cumplido. MARÍA es la figura central de este domingo. Lógicamente la invitación es que, juntamente con Ella, demos la bienvenida al “DIOS-CON-NOSOTROS”. Nada menos. Lo que ocurre es que nos cuesta mucho aceptar que sea así. No es fácil entender a un Dios hecho Niño e indefenso. Ella, María, lo supo entender, y su sí hizo posible lo que parecía imposible. En este clima cuasi navideño y junto a María y con Ella, HOY celebramos el DÍA DE LA CARIDAD, como una expresión de nuestra solidaridad con los más necesitados. La verdad es que también nos desconcierta que Dios se haga presente en los necesitados. ¡Vaya paradoja!

Cuarto Domingo de Adviento 20 de diciembre, Ciclo C

Miqueas 5:1-4a Hebreos 10:5-10 Lucas 1:39-45

Tema: “Aquí está la esclava del Señor; hágase en mí según tu palabra” Pregunta para los Adultos: ¿Puedes describir algún momento en que has sentido la presencia del Espíritu Santo? Pregunta para los jóvenes y niños: ¿Cuándo has experimentado la presencia del Espíritu Santo?

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Cant 2:8-14 or Sof 3:14-18a; Sal 33 (32):2- 3, 11-12, 20-21; Lc 1:39-45 Martes: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lc 1:46- 56 Miércoles: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 8- 10, 14; Lc 1:57-66 Jueves: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Lc 1:67-79 Viernes: Vigilia: Is 62:1-5; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Hch 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18- 25] Noche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 11-13; Tit 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14 Aurora: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96):1, 6, 11- 12; Tit 3:4-7; Lc 2:15-20 Día: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Sábado: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22

Domingo: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 o 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Sal 128 (127:1-5 o Sal 84 (83):2-3, 5-6, 9- 10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21- 24; Lc 2:41-5.

Cuarto Domingo de Adviento 20 de diciembre de 2015

Dios de los ejércitos, vuélvete, mira desde el cielo, fíjate,

ven a visitar tu viña, la cepa que tu diestra plantó

y que tú hiciste vigorosa. — Salmo 80 (79):15–16

Declaración de la Parroquia de la Misión

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Año Jubilar de la Misericordia

Cuarto Domingo de Adviento Al proclamar el Año Jubilar de la Misericordia, el Papa Francisco exclamó cómo él deseaba que este Año Santo esté “lleno de misericordia”, nosotros como discípulos vamos “al encuentro de cada persona llevando la bondad y la ternura de Dios. A todos, creyentes y lejanos, pueda llegar el bálsamo de la misericordia como signo del Reino de Dios que está ya presente en medio de nosotros” (Misericordiae Vultus, 5). Al visitar a Isabel, María presenta bellamente una imagen así. A pesar de los riesgos de su embarazo, sin mencionar su preocupación por ser una mujer joven sin casarse todavía, María de inmediato, sin egoísmo “sale” de sí misma y a toda prisa avanza sobre terreno peligroso para llevar “el bálsamo de la misericordia” de Dios para ayudar a su pariente. Ya que el Bautismo y la Eucaristía nos han hecho, de alguna manera, portadores de un Cristo Vivo dentro de nosotros, así como María fue, esa generosidad de “salir” de nosotros mismos para ofrecer un servicio atento de misericordia a nuestros prójimos, debe marcar especialmente nuestro Tiempo de Navidad este Año Jubilar.

—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Citas del Papa Copyright © 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana.

AGRADECIMIENTO. La Oficina del Ministerio Hispano de la Misión Basílica San Juan Capistrano agradece a cada una de las personas que dedicaron su tiempo y talento en la organización y servicio de la Novena a la Virgen de Guadalupe así como en la gran fiesta. Fueron días de mucho significado, no nada más por la fe que compartimos, sino también por la unidad que vivimos. Sin su ayuda y cooperación esto no hubiera sido posible. Es un privilegio para ésta comunidad contar con personas como ustedes ¡GRACIAS POR SU TIEMPO! ¡GRACIAS POR SU SERVICIO! ¡QUE DIOS LOS LLENE DE

20 de DIciembre del 2015 † Cuarto Domingo de Adviento XIII

Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Doy conclusión a mis reflexiones de los tres documentos conciliares significativos que emergen de la cuarta y sesión final del Concilio Vaticano II en el 1965 con el repaso a las características salientes de la Constitución Pastoral de la Iglesia en el Mundo Moderno (Gaudium et Spes). Dentro de la dinámica conciliar hubo dos movimientos de reflexión teológica. Uno fue orientado hacia ‘ad intra’, ese es, reflexión en el interior de la naturaleza de la Iglesia y su misión. La otra orientada hacia ‘ad extra’, la cual, es una reflexión de la Iglesia en relación a la sociedad y cultura en la cual ella encuentra su propio momento en la historia. La Constitución Pastoral es el epitome de la preocupación de la Iglesia en el “ad extra’, por la relación de la Iglesia con el mundo. Todo el impulso doctrinal y pastoral de este bello documento se resume en las maravillosas líneas de introducción del mismo: “Los gozos y las esperanzas, las tristezas y las angustias de los hombres de nuestro tiempo, sobre todo de los pobres y de cuantos sufren, son a la vez gozos y esperanzas, tristezas y angustias de los discípulos de Cristo”. (GS #1) El documento esta dividido en dos partes. Parte una se enfoca en temas comunes que unen a la familia humana; la dignidad de la persona humana, la comunidad, el compromiso humano con el mundo y el rol de la Iglesia en el mundo moderno. La parte dos se enfoca en problemas de urgencia especiales dentro de la familia humana: apoyando la nobleza del matrimonio y la familia, el desarrollo propio de la cultura; economía y vida social, la vida de la comunidad política, y el apoyo a la paz y promoción de la comunidad de las naciones. Una de las muchas iniciativas de los elementos del documento es su propio “estilo” y ‘tono’ como algo distinto a los documentos a previos concilios de la Iglesia. Este estilo y tono fue grandemente influenciado por un tema recurrente y amado y motivo en el pontificado del Bendito Pablo VI como se articula en su primera encíclica, Ecclesiam Suam (1964). Pablo VI en esta encíclica habla de la dinámica esencial del “diálogo’ que guía a la familia humana para adentrar sobre las verdades humanas. Antes de ser una Iglesia que solo ‘enseña’ (ecclesia docens), la Iglesia también debe ser gente quien ‘escucha’ atentamente a las preocupaciones de la humanidad (ecclesia discerns). Es por esta atenta escucha que la Iglesia también puede formar la verdad de la Buena Nueva en una manera que toca el corazón humano. En muchas maneras el tono y el estilo de este documento prepara el camino para el tono y el estilo de enseñanza encarnado en nuestro Santo Padre Papa Francisco. ¡Siempre adelante! Mons. Art

FORMED.ORG … EL MEJOR CONTENIDO CATOLICO EN TAN SOLO UN LUGAR

¡Nuestra parroquia ha sido FORMADA! Accese la verda, belleza y significado de nuestra fe católica a cualquier momento y en cualquier lugar … con FORMED. Puede usarlo en su computadora, tableta y smart phone. Incluye una variedad de programas, dvds, cds. películas y libros, todos sobre nuestra fe Catolica. Accesa la serie popular de CATOLISISMO, del Obispo Robert Barron y el nuevo programa de SYMBOLON, un resumen de nuestra fe, y muchos otros progamas de dvd. Visite www.formed.org. Accese el sitio usando este código parroquial: N7VHKG (todas mayúsculas), después establesca su nombre de usuario y contraseña. Para cualquier pregunta llame a la Oficina del Ministerio Hispano.

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