December 11, 2016: Third Sunday in Advent

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH Our Lady of Mercy – 2600 Shasta View Drive, Redding, CA 96002

Mary Queen of Peace – Shingletown Ridge Road, Shingletown, CA 96088

Phone - (530) 222-3424 Fax - (530) 221-5717

Website: www.olmredding.net & Facebook: Our Lady of Mercy Redding

Parish Office Hours - Parish Hall Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Sunday Masses

REFLECTION

Rev. Mario Valmorida

Parochial Administrator

fr.mario@olmredding.net

Rev. Eric Flores

Parochial Vicar

fr.eric@olmredding.net

Deacon Ray Hemenway

deacon.ray@olmredding.net

Deacon Raymond Arnold

deacon.raymond@olmredding.net

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday, 3:00pm - 4:30pm or by

Anointing of the Sick

Baptism

This Sacrament is celebrated after the parents and godparents have reflected on their commit-ment to live the faith, and have participated in a preparation process that is offered on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall.

Marriage

SCHEDULES CLERGY SACRAMENTS

Monday Zec 1: 14-17; Lk 1: 26-38 Friday Is 56: 1-3, 6-8; Jn 5: 33-36 Tuesday Zep 3: 1-2, 9-12; Mt 21: 28-32 Saturday Gn 49: 2, 8-10; Mt 1: 1-17 Wednesday Is 45: 6-8, 18, 21-25; Lk 7:18-23 Sunday Is 7: 10-14; Rom 1: 1-7; Thursday Is 54: 1-10; Lk 7:24-30 Mt 1: 18-24

ADVENT CRISIS... WHAT'S YOURS?

What are our worries, problems, doubts, and other concerns during Advent? Do they pertain to Advent or about Christ-mas? No real preparation during Advent means no genuine celebration of Christmas. Otherwise, it's just a pure ritual and merely a memorial of the past that has nothing to do with our present life. John the Baptist underwent a very serious crisis of faith by asking: "Are you the One Who is to come or should we look for another?" Many of us have this same question... is really God coming? In other words, we are all like John the Bap-tist, undergoing a crisis of faith. Let us listen to the soothing words of Jesus: "Go and tell John what you hear and see; the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.” God allows even His most favored and most faithful followers to undergo crises in life. The doubts that assail us and the difficulties that test our faith are part of our growing in maturity as believers. Don't be anxious when crisis confronts you. A crisis is both a danger and an opportunity. While a crisis can make us fall, it can also make us soar. When you are undergoing a crisis, don't keep it to yourself. Talk to a friend or friends, or a counselor. But above all, talk to God. Trust that God will see you through. God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength; but with the trial, he will also provide a way out. It's only a matter of faith in God. Trust Him!

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Can You Watch Me? The Adoration Room has open-ings for Adorers. Please consider taking one of the fol-lowing available hours: Sundays 12am & 3 pm, Tues-days 3 pm, Wednesdays 4 pm, Thursdays 11 pm, Fridays 9 am. Contact Mary Grady at 222-2715 for more infor-mation.

Simbang Gabi Novena Masses will be December 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23 at 6:00 pm, and December 17 and 20 at 7:00 p.m.

The Perpetual Adoration Room is in need of help! We need coordinators to oversee blocks of time to keep the room running. Please call Mary Grady at 222-2715 for more information.

All Souls Photos: If you brought photos of loved ones to be placed near the altar during the month of No-vember for All Souls Month, you may pick them up in the Parish Hall during normal business hours, Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Christmas Mass Schedule: Masses for Chr istmas Eve and Christmas Day are as follows: Saturday, December 24, 5:00 pm, 8:00 pm (Spanish), 12:00 Midnight Mass (English). Christmas Day: Masses at regular times: 8:30 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm (Spanish), and 10:30 am at Mary Queen of Peace.

Men’s Group: Men of the Par ish, come join us on Monday, December 12 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall for fellowship, discussion, a presentation, snacks, and bev-erages. See you there!

News from CFF: This Fr iday, December 16 at 6:00 pm is our Posada and Potluck in the parish hall. All families, English and Spanish speaking, will be gather-ing around Mary and Joseph as they search for lodging in Bethlehem, followed by potluck dinner and singing. All are welcome!

50s PLUS CLUB at St. Joseph’s: Do you want to meet people your age and have a fabulous meal too? Come to 50s Plus Club on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30. We gather at St. Joseph’s downstairs meeting room for a potluck lunch. It’s informal and fun. Bring a dish to share. Dues are very reasonable at $10/year/person. For more information, call Margaret at 222-4991.

Catholic Daughters Sponsored Night at the River-front Playhouse: The Catholic Daughters will be hosting a murder mystery play, “The Game’s Afoot, or Holmes for the Holidays” at Riverfront Playhouse in Redding on Thursday, January 26th. Tickets are $17.00 and will be sold at OLM at both Sunday morning Mass-es on December 11, and 18. Questions? Call Theresa Mason at 221-015l.

Christmas Around the World! Save the date! Sun-day, January 8, 2017 heralds our annual, international Pot Luck Dinner. Gather your cultural recipes and join your fellow parishioners for an evening of fun, fabulous food, and great fellowship beginning at 6:00 pm.

Catholic Daughters Cookie Tin Sale: Please join us in the hall for our annual cookie sale. Festive tins will be available for sale on Sunday, December 18 after both morning masses. A delicious variety of cookies will be available for you to fill your tin. Prices range from $2.00 to $20.00. Come on by and support our charitable causes along with taking home our delicious home-made goodies. Thank you for your support throughout the year. It means so much to the organizations that we an-nually help.

Knights of Columbus “Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contest: Applications may be picked up in the parish office during business hours or on Sunday in the hall during CFF classes. Deadline for submission is December 16, 2016.

CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME – Come Home for Christmas Series Begins Tuesday, January 3, 2017 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at St. Joseph Church down-stairs meeting room, rear parking lot. The first session includes a welcome and overview of the series.

Family Directory Photo Pick-up: If you received a phone call advising that your Family Directory portrait is available, you may stop by the parish office during normal business hours, Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm to pick it up.

CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS FOR THOSE IN

NEED: We are now collecting non-perishable food items for our annual Christmas Baskets to be distributed to those in need. You may bring items suitable for a nice Christmas dinner to the Parish Hall during regular business hours. Many thanks for your kind generosity.

Give yourself a wonderful Christmas present: Un-derstand the Kingdom Yet to Come! From the Book of Revelation – Jeff Cavin’s DVDs will be shown on Thursdays in December as follows: Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm with two DVDs each day. Room 6 in the par-ish hall.

Dec 15: Session 5 & 6:Revelation 8-11 & 12-13

Dec 22: Session 7 and 8: Revelation 14-15 & 16-18

Dec 29: Session 9 and 10: Revelation 19-20 & 21- 22

Note: If you have taken the class and missed a session or more, feel free to come and complete your knowledge of the Book of Revelation.

Spirituality

Ministries

Parish Events

Community Outreach

Adult Faith Formation

Et Cetera

Mass Intentions

Sick & Homebound

Week At A Glance

Stewardship

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Berblinger, Ellen Kearns, Roberta Sampson, Edward

Blake, Eve Lay, Steve & Karen Schmad, Chris

Brissom, Patricia Leslie, Mary Shebeck, Anthony

Cox, Ester Lewis, Maria Snider, Viola

Crique, Paul Morgan, Robert, M.D. Stenger, Jessica

Dunbar, Don "Buster" Muhr, Erwin Swett, Cindy

Gaitor, Tom (Family) Murphy, Patrick T., Steve

Goekler, Kathy Pepping, Cindy Tussing, Angie

Hays, Dave Sachwitz, Paul Valmorida, Constancia

Juarez, Elia Sachwitz, Scott Wailes, Walter R.

Mon. 12/12 7:30 AM Deedee Peredo, SI // Robert Snider +

Tues. 12/13 7:30 AM Robert Snider + // Bob Reid +

Wed. 12/14 7:30 AM Carlos & Kathy Montelano, SI

Thurs 12/15 7:30 AM Howard Gaylan + // Anton Reskusich +

Fri. 12/16 7:30 AM The Maddox Family, SI // Patricia McCarthy +

Sat. 12/17 5:00 PM Steve Simvoulakis, Sr,Jr, SI // Loreto Oliva +

Sun. 12/18 8:30 AM Gabriel Juarez, SI // The Villella Family +

10:30 AM For the People

11:00 AM Robert Snider + // Bob Reid +

1:00 PM Elia Juarez, SI

4-Dec OLM MQP Total

Sunday Collection $8,749 $932 $9,681

Budget $8,050 $516 $8,567

Difference $699 $415 $1,114

Avg Week YTD $6,738 $741 $7,479

Avg Week + / - -$1,312 $225 -$1,088

Year-To-Date $159,217 $15,244 $174,461

Budget $170,200 $13,800 $184,000

Difference -$10,983 $1,444 -$9,539

2016 Projects Parking Lot Stained Glass Grand Total

Estimate $162,894 $4,586 $167,480

Donated $14,157 $4,586 $18,743

Balance $148,737 $0 $148,737

% Donated 8.7% 100% 11.2%

Thank you for Your Generosity!

Mon 12/12 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Senora de Guadalupe Novena Hall

6:00 PM - Concelebrated Mass Church

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Men's Group Upper Rm

Tues 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pantry Volunteers Hall

12/13 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Choir Practice Church

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spanish RICA Rm 2

Wed 10:00 AM - 11:30am Post RCIA Bible Study Rm. 4

12/14 1:00 PM - 2:00 AM Legion of Mary Rm. 4

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM RCIA Rm. 4

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM Basketball Hall

Thurs 10:00 AM - Noon Bible Study - Revelation Rm. 6

12/15 6:00 PM - Simbang Gabi Mass Church

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Misa de Sanacion Church

Fri 12/16 6:00 PM Simbang Gabi Mass Church

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CFF Posada & Potluck Hall

Sat 12/17 7:00 PM - Simbang Gabi Mass Church

Sun 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM CFF - English & Spanish Hall

18-Dec 11:30 AM - 12:45 AM Hispanic Music Rehearsal Conf Rm.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM RCIC Rm. 3

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Teen Ministry Potluck Hall

6:00 PM - Simbang Gabi Mass Church