Mass Schedule in English SATURDAY SUNDAY

5:00 pm 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, and 6:00 pm

WEEKDAYS

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:00 am and Tuesday 5:30 pm

Horario de Misas en Español

SÁBADO DOMINGO 7:00 pm 12:15 pm

DÍAS DE LA SEMANA

Martes 7:00 am (Arroyo Grande) Viernes 7:00 pm (Océano)

Rev. José Alberto Vázquez PASTOR

Rev. Phil Vincent Dumanacal VICAR

Deacon Greg Dutra

MISSION STATEMENT

As a Christ—centered family, rich in tradition and cultures, we are called to live God’s Word by

welcoming, loving and serving all people as we joyfully witness, worship and grow in our Catholic Faith.

DECLARACIÓN DE NUESTRA MISIÓN Como una familia centrada en Cristo, rica en

tradición y culturas, estamos llamados a vivir la palabra de Dios acogiendo, amando y sirviendo a toda la gente al tiempo que celebramos con alegría, damos

testimonio y crecemos en nuestra fe católica.

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

I proclaim to you good news of great joy: today a Savior is born for us, Christ the Lord. Alleluia, alleluia.

Les anuncio una gran alegría: Hoy nos ha nacido el Salvador,

que es Cristo, el Señor. Aleluya.

501 Fair Oaks Avenue, Arroyo Grande Mailing: P.O. Box 860, Arroyo Grande, CA 93421

Telephone: 805-489-2680 Fax: 805-489-1316 Website: www.stpatsag.org

DECEMBER 22 & 29, 2019

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BV - Fr. Beto Vázquez VD - Fr. Vince Dumanacal GD - Deacon Greg Dutra MG - Fr. Masseo Gonzalez

EJ - Fr. Ed Jalbert AV - Fr. Alphonse Van Guilder CA - Seminarian Christopher Arriaga AB - Seminarian Abraham Barrera

INITIALS INDICATE PRESIDING PRIEST

SUNDAY DECEMBER 22, 2019 AV 7:30 AM † Momma Minga & Poppa Juan † Margaret & Leo Landry BV 9:00 AM † Violet Ponza Sp. Int. John Becerra Sr. & Chester Lynn Becerra VD 10:30 AM † Angel Tacbas Sr. & Maria Martinez-Tacbas † Hector Barroso III † George Mahoney BV 12:15 PM (SPANISH) † Jose Herrera † Raul Puente † Manuel Zarate Palacios † Ubaldo Cruz Carranza † Antonio Carranza VD/GD 6:00 PM Sp. Int. Leona Wahl (FOR HER HEALTH)

Sp. Int. David Schaub (FOR HER HEALTH)

MONDAY DECEMBER 23, 2019 VD 7:00 AM Sp. Int. Rosie & Don Burger Sp. Int. Bonnie Young

TUESDAY DECEMBER 24, 2019 SEE PAGE 9 FOR MASS SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25, 2019 SEE PAGE 9 FOR MASS SCHEDULE

THURSDAY DECEMBER 26, 2019 VD 7:00 AM Sp. Int. Chris & Anna Burger & Family † Stephen G. Robideau

FRIDAY DECEMBER 27, 2019 BV 7:00 AM † Bill & Ita Williams & Family † Bill Senna ­ 7:00 AM (SPANISH) † Luisa Tapia Garcia (OCEANO)

SATURDAY DECEMBER 28, 2019 BV 5:00 PM Sp. Int. Helena & Henry Gutierrez † Mary Sarmiento VD 7:00 PM (SPANISH) † Amailia Cervantes † Jose Figueroa Navarro † Elva Figueroa Gomez † Leonor Garcia Gonzalez

SUNDAY DECEMBER 29, 2019 VD 7:30 AM † Rose & Victor Calderon † Carol Gracia Dodge BV 9:00 AM † Richard & Frances Acosta Sp. Int. Kaina Rogers † Tony Murtagh AVGD 10:30 AM † Hector Barroso III † Joseph DiMartino † Magdalena Ramirez VD 12:15 PM (SPANISH) Int. Esp. Chantelle Siordia (CUMPLEAÑOS)

† Jose Mendez † Nayib Escudero BV 6:00 PM Sp. Int. Leona Wahl (FOR HER HEALTH) † Tom Lopez † Linda Armijo

They shall name him Emmanuel, which means

“God is with us.”

— MATTHEW 1:23

A quien pondrán el nombre de Emmanuel, que quiere decir

Dios-con-nosotros.

— MATEO 1:23

TODAY’S READINGS FIRST READING: You will be given this sign: The virgin shall conceive and bear a son (Isaiah 7:10-14). PSALM: Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory (Psalm 24). SECOND READING: God has called us to belong to Jesus Christ (Romans 1:1-7). GOSPEL: The son born of Mary shall be called Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins (Matthew 1:18-24). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 TUESDAY: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 WEDNESDAY: 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] THURSDAY: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 FRIDAY: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 SATURDAY: 1 Jn 1:5 - 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 SUNDAY: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-5; Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23

LECTURAS DE HOY PRIMERA LECTURA: La señal es que la virgen estará embarazada y dará a luz un hijo varón (Isaías 7:10-14). SALMO: Va a entrar el Señor: él es el Rey de la Gloria (Salmo 24 [23]). SEGUNDA LECTURA: Jesús, descendiente de David biológicamente, fue establecido el Hijo de Dios en poder (Romanos 1:1-7). EVANGELIO: María quedó embarazada por obra del Espíritu Santo (Mateo 1:18-24). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA LUNES: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lc 1:57-66 MARTES: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Lc 1:67-79 MIÉRCOLES: 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:Is52:7-10; Sal98(97):1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18[1-5, 9-14] JUEVES: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 VIERNES: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 SÁBADO: 1 Jn 1:5 - 2:2; Sal 124 (123):2-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 DOMINGO: Eclo 3:2-6, 12-14; Sal 128 (127):1-5; Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23

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BV - Fr. Beto Vázquez VD - Fr. Vince Dumanacal GD - Deacon Greg Dutra MG - Fr. Masseo Gonzalez

EJ - Fr. Ed Jalbert AV - Fr. Alphonse Van Guilder CA - Seminarian Christopher Arriaga AB - Seminarian Abraham Barrera

INITIALS INDICATE PRESIDING PRIEST

SUNDAY DECEMBER 29, 2019 VD 7:30 AM † Rose & Victor Calderon

† Carol Gracia Dodge

BV 9:00 AM † Richard & Frances Acosta Sp. Int. Kaina Rogers † Tony Murtagh

AVGD 10:30 AM † Hector Barroso III

† Joseph DiMartino

† Magdalena Ramirez VD 12:15 PM (SPANISH) Int. Esp. Chantelle Siordia (CUMPLEAÑOS)

† Jose Mendez

† Nayib Escudero Int. Esp. Tiffany Ruiz (CUMPLEAÑOS - XV) BV 6:00 PM Sp. Int. Leona Wahl (FOR HER HEALTH) † Tom Lopez

† Linda Armijo

MONDAY DECEMBER 30, 2019 VD 7:00 AM † Bill & Ita Williams

TUESDAY DECEMBER 31, 2019 SEE PAGE 9 FOR MASS SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 1, 2020 SEE PAGE 9 FOR MASS SCHEDULE

THURSDAY JANUARY 2, 2020 VD 7:00 AM For St. Patrick’s Chapel Friends Sp. Int. Marilyn Lamb (BIRTHDAY)

FRIDAY JANUARY 3, 2020 BV 7:00 AM † Dick Gularte Sp. Int. Gines Pangia ­ 7:00 AM (SPANISH) Disponible (OCEANO)

SATURDAY JANUARY 4, 2020

BV 5:00 PM † Katie El-Helou

VD 7:00 PM (SPANISH) † Manuel & Elvira Zavala

SUNDAY JANUARY 5, 2020 AV 7:30 AM † Jim Mitten

† Carol Gracia Dodge

† Nayib Escudero BV 9:00 AM Sp. Int. Cindy (Becker) Fairchild † Bill Johnson VD 10:30 AM Living & Deceased Members of the Italian Catholic Federation † Hector Barroso III

† Angel Tacbas Sr. & Maria Martinez-Tacbas BV 12:15 PM (SPANISH) Disponible VD/GD 6:00 PM Available

Over all [other virtues]

put on love, that is, the bond of

perfection. — COLOSSIANS 3:14

Y sobre todas estas virtudes, tengan amor, que es el

vínculo de la perfecta unión.

— COLOSENSES 3:14

TODAY’S READINGS FIRST READING: Those who honor and comfort their parents shall never be forgotten (Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14). PSALM: Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways (Psalm 128). SECOND READING: You are called into one body. Bear with one another; forgive one another; let Christ’s peace control you (Colossians 3:12-21 [12-17]). GOSPEL: Joseph rose, took the child and his mother, and fled to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 TUESDAY: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 WEDNESDAY: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 THURSDAY: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 FRIDAY: 1 Jn 2:29 - 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 SATURDAY: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 SUNDAY: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

LECTURAS DE HOY PRIMERA LECTURA: Los que honran a sus padres recibirán bendiciones y pagarán sus pecados (Eclesiástico 3:2-6, 12-14). SALMO: Dichoso el que teme al Señor, y sigue sus caminos (Salmo 128 [127]). SEGUNDA LECTURA: Vivan una vida de amor sincero, sean agradecidos, hagan todo en el nombre del Señor Jesús; vivan en armonía (Colosenses 3:12-21). EVANGELIO: José tomó a María y al niño de noche y se fueron a Egipto para escapar la persecución de Herodes (Mateo 2:13-15, 19-23). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA LUNES: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Sal 96 (95):7-10; Lc 2:36-40 MARTES: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Sal 96 (95):1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 MIÉRCOLES: Nm 6:22-27; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lc 2:16-21 JUEVES: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 1:19-28 VIERNES: 1 Jn 2:29 - 3:6; Sal 98 (97):1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 SÁBADO: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 DOMINGO: Is 60:1-6; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Ef 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

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Marriage/Bodas & Quinceañeras Call for an appointment with the pastor six months prior to ceremony. Hablar con el padre mínimo seis meses antes

de la ceremonia. Se requiere el sacramento de primera comunión para poder registrar a la quinceañera.

No Excepciones.

Infant Baptism Parents and godparents are required to attend a

pre-baptismal class before registering their child. Please call the parish office to obtain dates

and to sign up for the classes.

We thank you for celebrating the Holy Eucharist with us this weekend. If you are new to the area and are considering St. Patrick’s Church as your parish family,

please complete the registration form on page 7 or on our website and place it in the collection basket or bring it to the church office.

CONFESSIONS

Every Saturday, starting at 3:30 pm in the church, or by appointment. Se habla español.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Every Friday from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm in the chapel.

THE ROSARY IS PRAYED IN THE CHAPEL EVERY SATURDAY AT

4:15 PM BEFORE THE 5 PM MASS. JOIN US!

PARISH CENTER PHONE: (805)489-2680 FAX: (805)489-1316 HOURS: MONDAY-TUESDAY & THURSDAY-FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:15 PM - 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY 1:15 PM - 6:00 PM

Rev. Jose Alberto Vazquez, Pastor Rev. Phil Vincent Dumanacal, Vicar

Deacon Greg Dutra

PARISH STAFF AND MINISTRIES Unless otherwise noted, all phone numbers are 805-489-2680

EXTENSION NUMBERS

10...RECEPTIONIST (HABLA ESPAÑOL) Chantelle Siordia 12...PARISH SECRETARY (HABLA ESPAÑOL) Corie Taylor 14...HISPANIC MINISTRY COORDINATOR (HABLA ESPAÑOL) Andrea Torrejon 15...COUNSELING, GRIEF SUPPORT / MARRIAGE PREPARATION Terri Bledsoe, L. C. S. W. and Spiritual Director 16...ADMINISTRATION Cristina Curzi 28...HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH AND CONFIRMATION Rachel Kovach 31...OUTREACH (HABLA ESPAÑOL)

Katie Hilton, Anita James, Margot Ochoa, Lynnette Borgman 33...CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Stacy Huck 37...JUNIOR HIGH AND ALTAR SERVERS’ MINISTRIES Denise Barcus MUSIC (LEAVE MESSAGE AT OFFICE) Kathy Rietveld RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (R. C. I. A.) & ADULT CONFIRMATION Jerri Fife 805-459-2535 SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY (LEAVE MESSAGE AT OFFICE)

John and Dee Mass ST. PATRICK’S SHAMROCK THRIFT SHOP Penni Menno (Manager) 805-481-0612 ST. PATRICK’S SCHOOL (PRESCHOOL-8) Maureen Halderman (Principal) 805-489-1210

COLECTA DEL DOMINGO SUNDAY OFFERINGS

December 15, 2019 $13,862.00 Electronic Donations: $806.00 Local Needs: $2,085.00 Church Repairs: $95.00

NEEDED TO MEET WEEKLY BUDGET: EL PRESUPUESTO DE CADA SEMANA ES DE:

$15, 716.00

Bishop’s Annual Ministry Appeal Diocesan Goal $54,000.00 Pledged $80,448.00 Paid $79,902.84 Participants 221

Received back to date: $25,902.84

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You may call the parish office at 489-2680 to place a person’s name on the prayer list.

Usted puede llamar a la oficina parroquial al 489-2680 para dar el nombre de la persona que necesite oración.

+Pray for the following who have asked for our prayers +Orar por la sanación y bienestar de los enfermos y

aquellos que necesiten nuestras oraciones: Pray for the souls of the recently departed

and their families and friends who are grieving: Orar por nuestros hermanos que fallecieron recientemente y

sus familias y amigos que están sufriendo:

“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them; and may the souls

of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen”

† Terry Caufield † Jack Kendrick † Jim Wolfson

Helen & Al Daurio Mary O’Brien

Ulu Lani Smith Brook McMahon

Thomas Wooldridge David Schaub Alan Daurio

Jasmine Dexter Natalia Rodriguez

Anita Caracci

FLOWER DONATION

In Loving Memory of

Mom & Dad

From, Thomas & Lanell

McKnight

FLOWER DONATION

In Loving Memory of

Ying Li

From, Peggy Moffet

FLOWER DONATION

In Loving Memory of

Gary Goering on his

anniversary of death.

From, Kathy Goering

FLOWER DONATION

In Loving Memory of

The Villanueva Family

From, George Villanueva

FLOWER DONATION

In Loving Memory of

Adrianna Marie Roraus

celebrating her birthday in Heaven.

From, Mike & Stephanie Grogan

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Liturgical Environment Ministry Corner Week Four: Love | Sun. Dec. 22 - Tues. Dec. 24, 2019

Within our Church Sanctuary we see the light and warmth of one candle has now grown to four candles. May this final purple candle embody for us God’s love. "So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love."

The annual Respect Life Mass celebrated by Bishop Daniel E. Garcia

will take place on

Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 at 7:00 PM at Madonna Del Sasso

Pro-Cathedral in Salinas

Bishop Garcia invites all parishioners in the Monterey Diocese to come

and attend this annual Mass.

The Parish Office will be closed for the

holidays from DEC. 23, 2019 - JAN. 1, 2020

Merry Christmas & Happy New Years

from the St. Patrick’s Parish Staff!

Dear St. Patrick’s Parishioners,

Lady Family Mortuary is proud to announce that we have a Spanish speaking director, Ms. Margarita Ayala, who is available to assist the Spanish speaking community so they don’t have to leave their own neighborhood to make arrangements at a difficult time. We specialize in affordable Catholic funerals, pre-planning, and international shipping. Feel free to call or drop by the office, which is next door to the church during business hours.

God bless!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

A sincere ‘thank you’ goes out to those who contributed to this year’s Giving Tree. Because of your generosity, we were able to provide gifts for approximately 400 families in our community this Christmas season. In addition, THANK YOU to all my dedicated volunteers. The time and energy you devoted to this important cause was invaluable to me, I can’t thank you enough. A special thank you to the teachers and students at St. Patrick’s School for decorating the ornaments, we really appreciate your help.

God bless you and Merry Christmas!

Sincerely, Kelly

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The Pantry needs the following items this week: SOUP/RAMEN, SOAP & TOILET PAPER PLEASE NO EGG CARTONS OR GROCERY BAGS

Thank You!

Are you a divorced Catholic who is interested in knowing about the annulment process? There is hope! Pope Francis

has made the annulment time less lengthy because he wishes those in need to be able to be married in the church. We are

here to help you understand and navigate this process. Please call Jerri Fife @ 459-2535 for more information.

In the silence of our hearts… The mystery of his love transforms us.

Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina may be a method of prayer to deepen your relationship with God. Our parish Centering

Prayers meet in unison every Tuesday in our chapel from 10:00 am to 10:30 am followed by Lectio Divina (conversing

with God in Scripture) from 10:30 am to approximately 11:15 am in meeting room #3.

EVERY THURSDAY @ 5:30 PM IN MEETING ROOM #3 THERE ARE EVENING CENTERING PRAYER GATHERINGS.

CENTERING PRAYER/LECTIO DIVINA BROCHURES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE VESTIBULE.

ST. PATRICK’S SHAMROCK THRIFT STORE

We are in need of some volunteer help. Your talents might be organizational, cleaning, merchandising or customer service.

Your choice of hours and days of the week. Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm.

890AM KEEP

INFORMED:

FUNERAL PLANNING

Do you have to plan a funeral for a loved one? Losing a family member or a friend to death is very hard, even though as Catholic Christians we believe that Jesus has prepared a place for us in heaven. Besides the grief of missing the

deceased, we are often faced with the anxiety of having to arrange for a service. If you are asked to help plan the funeral Mass, you can find a document with explanations of the rites and suggestions for appropriate readings and music on our website:

www.stpatsag.org/data/uploads/ funeral-booklet.pdf

If you do not have internet access, please pick a copy up in the parish office.

ST. PATRICK’S PARISH ARROYO GRANDE, CA

Please submit this completed registration form to the Parish Office. We will enter your family in our Parish Register. Llene su solicitud de registro y entréguela a la Oficina Parroquial. Nosotros pondremos la información en los Archivos Parroquiales.

New Registration | Nueva Inscripción Name | Nombre : Address | Dirección : City | Ciudad : Zip | Código: Telephone | Teléfono:

I would like to volunteer for | Me gustaría ser voluntario(a) en:

I would like information about becoming Catholic. Me gustaría recibir información para convertirme en Católico.

I would like information about | Me gustaría información de:

Check here if you wish to receive contribution envelopes. Marque aquí si desea recibir sobres para donaciones.

Request Envelopes | Petición de sobres:

Address/Telephone number change Cambio de Dirección/Numero Telefónico:

TRUST IN GOD On this final Sunday of Advent our scriptures focus on the historical birth of Jesus, who is son of David and Son of God, child and king, Jesus and Emmanuel. Isaiah the prophet begs Ahaz to ask for a sign, to allow God to offer him reassurance of the sur-vival of the Davidic dynasty. The king hypocritically refuses to “tempt the LORD” in that way (Isaiah 7:12), but the prophet fore-tells the birth of a son, an heir to the throne, who will prove the Lord’s enduring protection of God’s chosen lineage on the throne of David. The child will be called Emmanuel. Matthew’s reference to this history in his description of the birth of Jesus highlights the contrast between the faithless refusal of trust shown by Ahaz, and the complete trust in God shown by Mary and Joseph in bringing about the birth of Jesus Christ. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Merry Christmas

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RECORDAR

Te invitamos a honrar a un ser querido fallecido o devoción especial por la Iluminación de una vela perpetua en el vestíbulo. Nuestro devocional de vela tiene 12 velas perpetuas en la fila de atrás. Su

intención se colocará en un marcador de su vela. Favor de pasar por la oficina parroquial para reservar tu vela.

(devoción 1 mes / $50.00)

Todas las velas están disponibles diarias.

RECUERDO CON FLORES Recordar una persona especial o una ocasión

¡con un donativo floral!

Su tributo en flores ayudará a mejorar nuestro ambiente litúrgico y honrar la memoria de una

persona especial o la ocasión. Su recuerdo se colocará en el boletín del fin de semana de su solicitud. Todo lo

que se recaude irá al cuidado de nuestro espacio de adoración litúrgico. Los sobres están disponibles en el

vestíbulo. Por favor llene toda la información solicitada en los sobres, ponerla en la canasta o

traer a la oficina parroquial.

(Donación sugerida $25.00)

ADORACIÓN AL BENDITO SACRAMENTO

El santísimo esta expuesto cada Viernes en la capilla de la iglesia

en Arroyo Grande, de las 12:30pm a las 5:30pm.

Misa Anual Del Respeto A La Vida será celebrada por el

Obispo Daniel E. García

el día Martes 21 de Enero, 2020 a las 7:00 PM, en la Catedral Pro

Madonna Del Sasso en Salinas

El Obispo García invita a todos los feligreses de la Diócesis de Monterey

a participar en esta misa anual.

Queridos Miembros de San Patricio, La Funeraria de Lady Family se enorgullece en anunciar que tenemos una directora que habla español, la Sra. Margarita Ayala, esta disponible para ayudar a nuestra comunidad hispana para que no tengan que salir de su propio vecindario para hacer los arreglos fúnebres en un momento difícil. Nos especializamos en funerales católicos a precios accesibles, plantificación previa y envíos internacionales. No dude en llamar o pasar por la oficina, localizada al lado de la iglesia durante nuestras horas de oficina.

¡Gracias & Dios los Bendiga!

CONFIANZA EN DIOS En este último domingo de Adviento las lecturas se enfo-can en el nacimiento histórico de Jesús: el hijo de David e Hijo de Dios, niño y rey, Jesús y Emmanuel. El profeta Isaías le suplica a Ajaz que pida una señal, para permitir a Dios que le asegure la sobrevivencia de la dinastía de David. El rey hipócrita rehúsa “tentar al SEÑOR” de esa manera (Isaías 7:12), pero el profeta predice el nacimiento de un hijo, un heredero al trono, quien probará la duradera protec-ción divina del linaje elegido del trono de David. El niño será llamado Emmanuel. Mateo se refiere a esta historia en su descripción de los puntos principales del nacimiento de Jesús que contrasta a Ajaz quien rehúsa confiar por falta de fe, y la completa confianza en Dios que María y José demostraron al cooperar con el nacimiento de Jesucristo.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SALVACIÓN EN LA VIDA DIARIA Este domingo es la fiesta de la Sagrada Familia que cae en el primer domingo después del Día de Navidad. La fiesta de hoy celebra cómo la humanidad de Jesús (incluso toda su familia) ha dado significado salvífico a los quehaceres diarios de nuestra propia vida familiar. Las lecturas ofre-cen instrucción y aliento sobre cómo compartir –dentro de nuestras familias, en la familia de la parroquia y en la más amplia familia humana– el amor que Dios comparte con nosotros en Jesús. Selecciones de Eclesiástico, del salmo 128 (127), y colosenses nos alientan a ser reflejo del amor divino y así encontrar la santidad en todas nuestras relaciones humanas. La lectura del Evangelio según Ma-teo ofrece un ejemplo vivo de amor en las medidas que José tomó para proteger a su joven familia del peligro y para que creciera dentro de la gran familia de fe de su época.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord.

CHRISTMAS EVE | December 24

4:00 pm Church 4:00 pm Hall 6:00 pm Church 8:00 pm Spanish

CHRISTMAS DAY | December 25

7:30 am English 10:30 am English 12:15 pm Spanish

THE HOLY FAMILY | December 29

Regular Sunday Masses

NEW YEAR’S EVE | December 31

5:00 pm English 7:00 pm Spanish

NEW YEAR’S DAY | January 1 10:30 am English 12:15 pm Spanish

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JOURNAL OF A COUNTRY PRIEST

Father Matt Pennington, Pastor of Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Community, recently published a book of spiritual reflections on pastoring in San Luis Obispo county. His book is entitled “Journal of a Country Priest.” If you would like a copy for yourself, or to give as a Christmas gift, you can acquire a copy in the Old Mission Gift Shop and/or amazon.com.

Knights of Columbus Council 1375

Consecration to the Holy Family

In an effort to strengthen families and revitalize our parish, Knights of Columbus Council 1375 invites all families in their parish to consecrate themselves to the Holy Family and to devote themselves to the ideal model of familial love set by Jesus, Mary and Joseph. As part of this consecration, the mass celebrants will be reciting the Consecration to the Holy Family prayer at all Masses on December 28 – 29, 2019.

Prayer cards will be distributed before each Mass, and the prayer recited following communion. You are invited to attend the consecration and participate in the reading of the prayer.

We would like to extend our biggest ‘thank you’ to all those who participated in any way with the Simbang Gabi celebration. To the celebrants that celebrated the Masses, the choir and tech people who enhanced each Mass with their talents, the sponsors for each Mass along with those who shared their delicious

foods and especially all of the parishioners who attended all of those early mornings Masses!

We couldn’t have done it with out you.

Mon, Dec. 16 Everybody

Tues, Dec. 17 Ibuna & Backensten Families

Wed, Dec. 18 Senna’s Insurance Services, Rodit Betita, Lou Carranza & Candy Castañares

Thurs, Dec. 19 Garces & Untalan Families

Fri, Dec. 20 Joanna Van Blaricom, Evelyn Villanueva & Evelyn Betita

Sat, Dec. 21 Cabalbag & Untal Family

Sun, Dec. 22 Buenvenida & Diong Families 5:00 am Rosary · 5:30 am Mass

Mon, Dec. 23 Cres Carbero, Rose Howell & Grace Racho 5:00 am Rosary · 5:30 am Mass

Mon, Dec. 23 Filipino Com. of SLO 9th, Concluding Mass · 5:30 pm Mass

Reception: Filipino Community Center

885 South 13th Street, Grover Beach, Ca 93433

Thank you, Thank you,

Thank you!

CHRISTMAS

A young mother, her eyes shining with fatigue, who is arranging her hair; a father who finds himself alone with his pretty wife and baby, straightening the stable to make himself useful in some way; shepherds who bring cheese and perhaps also some curdled milk; sheep who look at their shepherds while bleating; a donkey who is eyeing his manger changed into a cradle; an adorable swaddled baby whom one calls Savior, Christ and Lord: This is the manifestation of the goodness and the tenderness of God. This is the most fantastic birth in the history of humanity, the one which changed the face of the world! This is how far God humbled and compromised himself with us! This is Emmanuel!

—From God’s Word Is Our Joy, Vol. 1 by Lucien Deiss, CSSp, copyright © 1998, World Library Publications. p. 73

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REMEMBER WITH FLOWERS Remember a special person or occasion

with a floral donation!

Your tribute in flowers will help enhance our liturgical environment and honor the memory of that special person or

occasion. Your remembrance will be placed in the bulletin the weekend of your request. All proceeds will go to the care

of our liturgical worship space.

Envelopes are available in the vestibule.

PLEASE FILL OUT ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED ON THE ENVELOPE, DROP IT IN THE COLLECTION BASKET OR

BRING IT TO THE PARISH OFFICE. (SUGGESTED DONATION $25.00)

R E M E M B E R I N G

We invite you to honor a departed loved one or special devotion by

lighting a perpetual candle in the vestibule.

Our candle devotional has 12 perpetual candles in the back row. Your intention will be placed on a marker by

your candle. Please stop by the parish office to reserve your candle.

ALL OTHER CANDLES ARE AVAILABLE ON A DAILY BASIS.

(1 MONTH DEVOTION / $50.00)

St. Patrick’s Outreach 2019 Christmas Basket Project To All St. Patrick’s Parishioners

THANK YOU! - THANK YOU! - THANK YOU!

Thanks to YOU, the Christmas Basket Project was able to share the generosity of our community with 380 less fortunate families this Christmas season. Your response to the requests for donations this year were so heartwarming and generous. The Thanksgiving and Sunday food donations, school and neighborhood food drives, monetary contributions, donations from local grocery stores and vegetables from our farmers plus hams and turkeys filled the baskets to overflowing. This year we were even able to add a box of candy canes and a Christmas Card to each box. In addition, your contributions of toys to the Giving Tree made for a spectacular day of giving! What a rewarding experience. To see the joy and gratitude on the faces of each and every recipient gave us a deep sense of Christ’s love and peace. What a special way for us to experience “The Joy of Sharing.” Our appreciation extends to the many parishioners, community members and behind the scene workers for their tireless efforts and generosity. It would be impossible to list all the people who have played a part in this effort. Many hours of work went into planning, making pickup arrangements, sorting, wrapping and set up for this event. We had many people eager to volunteer their time and their talents. We sincerely want to thank each and every one of you for your kindness and generosity.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL! 2019 Christmas Basket Committee

Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) December 25, 2019

Amidst the beautiful Christmas readings at today’s Masses is a reading from a small New Testament letter from Saint Paul to his protégé, Titus, read at Midnight Mass. Saint Paul reminds Titus that God has given us a gift in the person of Jesus Christ. This gift represents God’s active presence in our lives and in our world. This gift redeems us from evil and death. This gift purifies us as God’s people. This is a gift that also comes with an expectation: that we receive it with thanksgiving, allow it to transform us into Christ’s image; and from it, learn how to live a life “eager to do what is good.” Take time the next few days to reflect on the marvelous gift we celebrate at Christmas, and how we might become better stewards of this gift.

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