18/12 Monday: [1] Jeremiah 23.5-8 [Gospel] Matthew 1.18-24
19/12 Tuesday: [1] Judges 13.2-7, 24-25a [Gospel] Luke 1.5-25
20/12 Wednesday: [1] Isaiah 7.10-14: 8.10d [Gospel] Luke 1.26-38
21/12 Thursday: ST. PETER CANISIUS [1] Zephaniah 3.14-18a or Song of Songs 2.8-14 [Gospel] Luke 1.39-45
22/12 Friday: [1] 1 Samuel 1.24-28 [Gospel] Luke 1.46-56
23/12 Saturday: ST. JOHN OF KANTY [1] Malachi 3.1-4; 4.5-6 [Gospel] Luke 1.57-66
24/12 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT [1] 2 Samuel 7.1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 [2] Romans 16.25-27 [Gospel] John 1.6-8,19-28
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near.”
First Reading: Isaiah 61.1-2a, 10-11
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.” How am I living the mission of Christ given me in Baptism and strengthened in Confirmation?
Responsorial (Luke 1): “My soul shall exult in my God.”
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5.16-24
What joys inspire me to give thanks to God? For what difficulties should I give thanks? During this Advent, how has the Spirit been actively guiding me on the path to holiness?
“Alleluia! The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; he has sent me to bring good news to the poor.” Alleluia.”
Gospel: John 1.6-8, 19-28
John the Baptist was sure of who he was and what God wanted him to do, and he lived it. What do I say about myself? What is my relationship to Christ and what does God want me to do in that role?
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
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 16 at 9AM
- For Thanksgiving mass.
- For the soul of Leticia del Rosanio
Saturday December 16 at 5PM
- For Thanksgiving mass.
- For the soul of Christe-Anne “Angel” Teguibon and For the soul of Leticia del Rosanio and Jason Sit
Sunday December 17 at 8 AM
- For the soul of Zenaida Pura Ocol.
Sunday December 17 at 11:30 AM
- For Thanksgiving mass. For the intention of Family Peace, Safety, and Parents Health
- For the soul of Renato Vergara Manuel Mistica Sr. and Alexander Matthew Lim
- For Thanksgiving Mass on Isidro and Filipinas Furoc 50th wedding anniversary
Monday December 18 at 8AM
- For the soul of Maria Wager
Tuesday December 19 at 8AM
- For the soul of Maria Bugasto, Len Peter,
Thursday December 21 at 8AM
- Thanksgiving Mass for Ebert Teguibon
CHRISTMAS’ 23 & NEW YEAR’ 24 SCHEDULE
Simbang Gabi: from December 15-23. Masses will be a Bilingual Mass (English and Tagalog).
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(Eng), 9:30 (Viet), 11:30(Eng) 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(Eng), 14:00 (Viet), 18:00(Eng)
PARISH NEWS
*Project Advance Campaign 2023: the parish has raised $68,700.00. Thank you for your generosity and ongoing. The parish has set our goal of $80,000.
*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.
*Food hamper program:Our next monthly food hamper will be available on Thursday January 11 from 5 and 7pm at St. Mark's Church basement for those who have registered. Call the parish office for more information.
*Poinsettia sale: for our parish Christmas Expense.
*“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
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Simbang Gabi SCHEDULE:
Friday, December 15: 5:00 pm
Saturday, December 16: 5:00 pm (Anticipated Mass)
Sunday, December 17: 6:00 pm
Monday, December 18: 5:00 pm
Tuesday, December 19: 5:00 pm
Wednesday, December 20: 7:00 pm (with Novena to OLPH)
Thursday, December 21: 5:00 pm
Friday, December 22: 5:00 pm
Saturday, December 23: 5:00 pm (Anticipated Mass)
