04/12 Monday: ST. JOHN DAMASCENE [1] Isaiah 2.1-5 [Gospel] Matthew 8.5-11, 13
05/12 Tuesday: [1] Isaiah 11.1-10 [Gospel] Luke 10.21-24
06/12 Wednesday: ST. NICHOLAS [1] Isaiah 25.6-10a [Gospel] Matthew 15.29-37
07/12 Thursday: ST. AMBROSE [1] Isaiah 26.1-6 [Gospel] Matthew 7.21, 24-27
08/12 Friday: IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF BLESSED VIRGIN MARY [1] Genesis 3.9-15, 20 [2] Ephesians 1.3-6, 11-12 [Gospel] Luke 1.26-38
09/12 Saturday: ST. JUAN DIEGO [1] Isaiah 30.19-21, 23-26 [Gospel] 9.35-10.1, 5a, 6-8
10/12 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT [1] Isaiah 40.1-5, 9-11 [2] 2 Peter 3.8-14 [Gospel] Mark 1.1-8
First Reading: Isaiah 63.16b-17; 64.1, 3-8
The Lord kept on showing His Fatherly love to all of us, teaching and guiding us in the right paths through his guides and messengers. He reached out to us with ever patient and enduring love. Hopefully, through all the trials and tribulations, we may be stirred and reminded to walk faithfully once again in His path.
Psalm 80: “Restore us, O God; let your face shine that we may be saved.”
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1.3-9,
Through Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the One Whom we are expecting in this season of Advent, and the One Whom we are going to celebrate later on in the glorious and most joyful Christmas season, we have seen and witnessed that everything that God had said and promised to us are real, and not mere illusions or mere promises.
“Alleluia! Show us your steadfast love, O lord, and grant us your salvation Alleluia.”
Gospel: Mark 13.33-37
Jesus keeps reminding all of His disciples and followers that they ought to be ready and prepared all the time. He reminds again in today Gosple. This is also a reminder to each and every one of us that we should always strive to be good and worthy in each and every one of our words, actions and deeds throughout our lives, so that by our lives we may be good role models and inspirations for one another.
PRAY FOR THE SICK: May Chu, Camilo Romero, Adela Lim, Mary Martin, Ky Truong, Gina Tabul, Olivera Lambeta, Ngan Thi Trinh, Thuong Van Tran, Francesca Cabrales, Maria Garcia, Danita Chow, Hong Van Le, Tuyen Thi Nguyen, Phu Thi Truong, Bernard Boos, Hanh Huynh, Mary Magdalene H, Thanh Thi Dao, Sa Thi Dang, Phuong Van Nguyen, Hoa Xuan Thi Le, Estrella Rodriguez, Felipe Sobredo, Shirley De La Cruz, Nicole Van Humbeck, Caroline Bayle.
PRAYER FOR THE MONTH(December)
For persons with disabilities: We pray that people living with disabilities may be at the center of attention in society, and that institutions may offer inclusive programs which value their active participation.
INTENTION FOR THE WEEK
Saturday December 02 at 9AM
- Special intention for Diem Ly’s recovery
Saturday December 02 at 5PM
- For the soul of Ana Papais
Tuesday December 05 at 8AM
- For the souls of Januaria and Faustino Paraiso
Wednesday December 06 at 7pm
- For the soul of Fernando Realina
CHRISTMAS’ 23 & NEW YEAR’ 24 SCHEDULE
ADVENT CONFESSION
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13rd, 2023
- 18:30: Novena of Our Mother of Perpetual Help
- 19:00: Mass
- 19:30: Self- examination of conscience and Confession
THURSDAY 14th AND FRIDAY 15th FOR VIETNAMESE SERVICE AT 19:00
Simbang Gabi: from December 15-23. Masses will be a Bilingual Mass (English and Tagalog). Please see more information on the Simbang Gabi poster
CHRISTMAS VIGIL
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24th, 2023
Sunday Mass as usual, and in addition:
- 18:00: English Carol
- 18:30: English Chrismas Vigil Mass
- 20:30: Vietnamese Christmas Pageant Play
- 21:00: Vietnamese Christmas Night Mass
CHRISTMAS DAY:
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25th, 2023
Mass: 8:00, 9:30 (Viet), 11:30 and 14:00 (Viet)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31st, 2023
Sunday Mass as usual, and in addition:
- 11:30: INSTALLATION MASS WITH ARCH. MICHAEL MILLER
- 18:00: English Vigil Mass for Mary, Mother of God
- 20:00: Vietnamese Vigil Mass for Mary, Mother of God
NEW YEAR MONDAY, JAN 01st, 2024:
Solemnity and Holy obligation of Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
Mass: 9:30 (Viet), 11:30, 14:00 (Viet), 18:00
PARISH NEWS
*Second collection: for Youth Ministry.
*St. Joseph’s school: is now accepting registrations for kindergarten 2024-2025. Parishioners will have priority acceptance, applications are due by January 15, 2024. Children must be born in the year 2019 for kindergarten 2024 acceptance.
*The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary: is celebrated on Friday December 8th at 8 AM, 9 AM with school, 7 PM in Vietnamese.
*Advent Confession: Wednesday Dec. 13 to Friday Dec.15. at 7.30 PM
*Food hamper program:Our next monthly food hamper will be available on Thursday December 14 from 5 and 7pm at St. Mark's Church basement for those who have registered. Call the parish office for more information.
*Chirstmas Outreach: we will deliver gifts to registered families on Dec.17 at 8am. All donations are welcome such as money gifts, grocery giftcards with values from $25 to $50.
*Poinsettia sale: for our parish Christmas Expense. Sale will start on Wednesday December 06.
*Project Advance Campaign 2023: the parish has raised $64,975.00. Thank you for your generosity and ongoing. The parish has set our goal of $80,000.
*“Simbang Gabi”: will take place in our Parish from December 15-23. All Simbang Gabi Masses will be a Bilingual Mass (English and Tagalog). All are welcome to attend. Coordinators of this event are looking for sponsors for each Mass, please speak with Jaimz, Noel or any PPC
*2024 Donation envelope: is ready for pick-up at the church entrance
