Author: Joanie San Agustin

December 22, 2019	fourth SUNDAY OF AVDENT
FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED: Hearing aids for use are in the sacristy—please return them after Mass.

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).

WEEK AT A GLANCE
Monday, / December 23	8am Mass; 9am cleaning carpets in the church; 4-5:30pm Bread & Broth Meal
Tuesday, / December 24	8am Mass; 9am Book Study; 5:30pm Christmas Vigil Mass; 5:30pm Christmas Vigil Mass; 9pm Mass in Spanish; 11:30pm Christmas Carols
Wednesday, / December 25	12mighnight Mass; 8am Mass; 10am Mass; 12noon Mass; 1pm Christmas dinner
Thursday, / December 26	8am Mass; 7pm RCIA in Spanish
Friday, / December 27	8am Mass; 4pm Second Serving Meal
Saturday, / December 28	4pm confessions; 5:30pm Vigil Mass
Sunday, / December 29	8am, 10am, 12 noon & 7pm (in Spanish) Masses; 2pm wedding

PRAYER REQUESTS
FOR PARISHIONERS ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY
Phillip Gaston | Corbett Martin | Zachary Martin | Erik Townsend
FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL
Bill Barboni | Lauren Bates | Romie Enriquez | Eileen Foster | Steve Frick | Jerry Kirvida | Ophelia Kirvida | Kel Lohmeier | Matthew Morisky | Simon McQuarrie | Byron Melrose | Jamie O’Malley | Tony Russo | Gloria Walkowiak
PRAYER REQUESTS / If you would like to add to the prayer list, please send an email with your loved one’s name along with your name and phone number to tahoecatholicbulletin@gmail.com.

FATHER MAURICIO’S WEEK AT A GLANCE
Monday, / December 23	7am opening the church; 8am Mass; day off
Tuesday, / December 24	7am opening the church; 8am Mass; 9am Book Study; 11am-12noon office work; 5:30pm Christmas Vigil Mass; 9pm Mass in Spanish
Wednesday, / December 25	12mighnight Mass; 6:30am opening the church; 8am Mass; 10am Mass; 12noon Mass; 1pm Christmas dinner
Thursday, / December 26	7am opening the church; 8am Mass; 9am-11am office work; 7pm RCIA in Spanish
Friday, / December 27	7am opening the church; 8am Mass; 10am-12noon office work; 12noon break; 1pm-4pm office work
Saturday, / December 28	4pm confessions; 5:30pm Vigil Mass
Sunday, / December 29	6:45am opening the church; 8am, 10am, 12noon Masses; 2pm wedding; 3-6pm personal time; 7pm Mass

STEWARDSHIP IN OUR PARISH
12/15	Regular Collection	3316.44
12/12	Our Lady of Guadalupe	1055.00
12/9	Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception	1073.35
Second collection this week: NO SECOND COLLECTION
Second collection next week: NO SECOND COLLECTION
Second collection on January 4/5:Building Maintenance

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASSES / Call or visit the Religious Education Office 530.544.4788 Find the 2019 SCHEDULE: http://www.tahoecatholic.com/baptisms
Pregnant ? Need Help? / We offer practical help to any women with a crisis pregnancy. We have a special concern for you and your unborn child. For any help with a troubled pregnancy, 544-3533.
Knight’s Corner / Men of the Parish are you looking for something more in your life? We do men’s Catholic Fellowship! We take our Faith seriously but…..Come join us for some fun and always a good time! / PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Jan. 5 after the 8am and 10am Masses. It always taste’s right when cooked by a Knight. Your help and support is always appreciated. / Become a better version of yourself. Become a knight! / Call Frank Dixon 530 318 1574
CHRISTMAS / Christmas is one of the most important days of the Church year, second only to Easter itself. It is the feast of the incarnation, the feast of God becoming flesh (the Latin "in carne" means "enfleshment"). It is a uniquely Christian teaching, the Divine choosing to become one of us. Because of this belief, God is not only Transcendent, but also wholly Immanent, Emmanuel (God-with-us). While remaining Transcendent (meaning we must rise above our present condition to reach Him), He is at the same time Immanent (meaning He is with us as we rise toward Him). Every Eucharist is like Christmas where the bread and wine are transformed into His flesh, His Body and Blood, and, in a sense, He is born anew on the altar. / The liturgical season of Christmas begins with the vigil Masses on Christmas Eve and concludes on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. During this season, we celebrate the birth of Christ into our world and into our hearts, and reflect on the gift of salvation that is born with him…including the fact that he was born to die for us. / The Christmas tree and the Nativity scene are popular symbols of the season and a tradition in many Christian homes. It is also traditional to exchange Christmas gifts with family and friends as a way to honor God the Father's gift of his only son to the world. Having received the gift of Christ, we naturally want to pass that gift along to our loved ones. / http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/christmas/index.cfm
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"THE BEST LAID PLANS OF MICE AND MEN" / "When Joseph awoke he did as the angel of the Lord had directed him." —Matthew 1:24 / Many of you have Christmas planned. You're going to go to certain parties, see certain family members and friends, and give specific presents. You expect to receive a few presents yourself along with some Christmas goodies. The Christmas you have planned is about the same as last year's Christmas, with a few minor variations. / What if Jesus decided to change your Christmas plans dramatically? Would you let Him be Lord of your Christmas? Ahaz had plans about how to avoid destruction by the Assyrians. Just when Ahaz had his plans all set, Isaiah told Ahaz to forget his plans and trust in God alone. The Lord even promised a dramatic sign to prove Isaiah's message (Is 7:11). Ahaz refused to ask for the sign, would not even consider changing his plans, and "proved utterly faithless to the Lord" (2 Chr 28:19). / Joseph planned to quietly divorce Mary because she was pregnant and the baby was not his (Mt 1:19). An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and told him to change his plans. He changed his plans and became the foster-father of Jesus, the husband of Mary, and head of the Holy Family. / The best Christmases are not when we get our way, but when we change our plans so that Jesus gets His way. / Prayer: Father, ruin any plans of mine that are not Yours. / Promise: "'The virgin shall be with Child and give birth to a Son, and they shall call Him Emmanuel,' a name which means 'God is with us.' " —Mt 1:23 / Praise: "O King of all the nations, the only Joy of every human heart; O Keystone of the mighty arch of man, come and save the creature You fashioned from the dust." / https://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=12/22/2019
CHOOSING LIFE / In the first reading of the Eucharist today I heard: “I am offering you life or death… Choose life, then, so that you and your descendants may live in the love of Yahweh, your God, obeying his voice, holding fast to him” (Deuteronomy 30:19–20). / How do I choose life? I am becoming aware that there are few moments without the opportunity to choose, since death and life are always before me. One aspect of choosing life is choosing joy. Joy is life-giving but sadness brings death. A sad heart is a heart in which something is dying. A joyful heart is a heart in which something new is being born. / I think that joy is much more than a mood. A mood invades us. We do not choose a mood. We often find ourselves in a happy or depressed mood without knowing where it comes from. The spiritual life is a life beyond moods. It is a life in which we choose joy and do not allow ourselves to become victims of passing feelings of happiness or depression. / https://henrinouwen.org/meditation/choosing-life-2/

REFLECTIONS
THE POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR 2019 | www.popesprayer.va/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/English-2019-def-temi.pdf / DECEMBER | Universal: The Future of the Very Young That every country take the measures necessary to prioritize the future of the very young, especially those who are suffering.
WHAT’S THE SMOKE FOR? / Dear Johan, / Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25? Is that really the day Jesus was born? I don’t recall reading about it in the Scriptures. / Gentle Reader, / While December 25 is one of the most important celebrations of the year, it is good to remember that Christmas was not celebrated on December 25 until the fourth century. More important, it was not always very popular. Early Christian writers such as Origen (ca. 185–254) argued against celebrating the birth of Jesus, declaring birthday celebrations a pagan custom not to be imitated by Christians. Even in more recent times Christmas has been frowned upon. Puritans argued against the celebration of Christmas because of the lack of biblical references. This even led to the outlawing of Christmas by the General Court of Massachusetts Bay Colony between 1659 and 1681. / Though describing the circumstances of Jesus’ birth, the Scriptures indeed do not give us any indication as to the actual date of his birth. As a result, when Christians were ready to start celebrating the birth of Jesus a date needed to be selected. Both January 6 and December 25 were contenders for the date. January 6 is the oldest date on which the incarnation was celebrated. Yet, in the end December 25 was adopted by most Christians. / There are two main theories for the selection of December 25 as the eventual date for Christmas: the history hypothesis and the calculation hypothesis. / The calculation hypothesis is based on the so-called whole-year theory, which holds that people of importance die on the same day they were born or conceived. Since some people believed that Jesus died on March 25; that would mean he was also conceived on March 25. Calculating nine months from March 25 lands his birth on December 25. / The history hypothesis posits that the celebration of the birth of Jesus was introduced on December 25 to supplant existing pagan festivities. In 274 Emperor Aurelian had restored the cult of Sol Invictus, the Invincible Sun. On December 25 the birth of the Invincible Sun was celebrated. This day was specifically chosen because it was the date of the winter solstice in the Julian calendar until it was moved to December 21 at the Council of Nicea in 325. Christians believed that Christ was the true Invincible Sun. The celebration of his birth thus happily coincides with the winter solstice. / In the end, I would not worry too much about the date of Christmas since it is nothing but a date. What is important, though, is what we celebrate on Christmas, namely, that God became one of us so we might become more like God. We can celebrate this on any date, really. / © 2015 Order of Saint Benedict, Collegeville, Minnesota. Excerpted from What’s the Smoke For? And Other Burning Questions about the Liturgy by Johan van Parys © 2014 Order of Saint Benedict, published by Liturgical Press, www.litpress.org. Used by permission.
POINTERS TO EVERLASTING PEACE / Joyful persons do not necessarily make jokes, laugh, or even smile. They are not people with an optimistic outlook on life who always relativize the seriousness of a moment or an event. No, joyful persons see with open eyes the hard reality of human existence and at the same time are not imprisoned by it. They have no illusion about the evil powers that roam around, “looking for someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8), but they also know that death has no final power. They suffer with those who suffer, yet they do not hold on to suffering; they point beyond it to an everlasting peace. https://henrinouwen.org/meditation/pointers-to-everlasting-peace/
CATHOLIC HUMOR / The Pearly Gates (joke) / Saint Peter was surprised to see a lawyer arrive at the Pearly Gates. He asked him, “What have you done to merit entrance into Heaven?” The lawyer said, “Well, a week ago, I gave a quarter to a homeless person.” Saint Peter asked Gabriel to check his records. Gabriel confirmed the story. “Well, that’s something, but not enough to get you into Heaven.” The lawyer said, “Wait! Three years ago, I gave another homeless person a quarter.” Saint Peter looked at Gabriel, who nodded back, affirming that it was true. Saint Peter whispered to Gabriel, “Well, what do you think we should do with this guy?” Gabriel gave the lawyer a quick glance and said to Saint Peter, “Give him back his 50 cents and tell him to go to Hell!”

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
BOOK STUDY | Tuesdays at 9am in the Parish Center / Catching Fire, Becoming Flame: A Guide for Spiritual Transformation by Fr. Albert Haase, OFM / IF YOU WANT TO BE PART OF THIS STUDY, PLEASE BUY YOUR BOOK.
FLU SEASON AND THE SUSPENSION OF THE CUP AND OTHER PRECAUTIONS / The flu season has come early this year. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reports that the incidence of flu and flu-like illnesses is “widespread” and has reached a level requiring that we enact preventive measures to mitigate the possibility of infection at Mass. In order to protect the health and well-being of everyone, Bishop Soto has issued the following directives: / The use of the Communion cup is suspended temporarily. / Receive the Body of Christ in the hand (although receiving on the tongue is permitted) / Do not shake hands. Offer the sign of Peace to those around you with a simple nod, saying “peace be with you.” / Do not hold hands during the Our Father. / The obligation to attend Mass on Sunday and other Holy Days does not apply to those who are sick. If you are sick, stay home and take of yourself. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. And pray for those who are sick. The administration of Holy Communion in both kinds will resume as soon as the Bishop deems it safe and prudent to do so.
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE / Tuesday, December 24 / 5:30pm Vigil Mass / 9pm Mass in Spanish / 11:30pm Christmas Carols / Midnight Mass / Wednesday, December 25 / 8am, 10am & 12noon Masses	CHRISTMAS DINNER / Saint Theresa Catholic Church invites you for our FREE Christmas Dinner! / DECEMBER 25th | 1-3 PM / GRACE HALL | 1041 LYONS AVE / SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD / January 1, 2020 | Masses: 8am & 10am
BLESSING OF A CHRISTMAS MANGER OR NATIVITY SCENE / In its present form the custom of displaying figures depicting the birth of Jesus Christ owes its origin to St. Francis of Assisi, who made the Christmas crèche or manger for Christmas Eve of 1223. The blessing of the Christmas manger or nativity scene may take place on the Vigil / of Christmas or at another suitable time. / When the manger is set up in the home, it is appropriate that it be blessed by a parent or another family member. / All make the sign of the cross as the leader says: Our help is in the name of the Lord. / R/. Who made heaven and earth. / One of those present or the leader reads a text of sacred Scripture, for example, Luke 2:1 (lines 1-8) or Isaiah 7:10 (lines 10-15, the birth of Emmanuel). / Reader: The Gospel of the Lord. / R/. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. / The leader prays with hands joined: / God of every nation and people, Lord, / from the very beginning of creation bless all who look upon this manger; / you have made manifest your love: may it remind us of the humble birth of Jesus, / when our need for a Savior was great and raise our thoughts to him, / you sent your Son to be born of the Virgin Mary. who is God-with-us and Savior of all, / To our lives he brings joy and peace, and who lives and reigns forever and ever. / justice, mercy, and love. R/. Amen. / —From Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers

22 DE DICIEMBRE de 2019 | Cuarto DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO
PARA PROBLEMAS DE ESCUCHA: hay audífonos disponibles en la sacristía. Favor de devolverlos después de Misa.
¡Bienvenidos a todos! Nos reunimos con Jesús. Cristo es quién nos invita al banquete celestial. Qué esta liturgia les traiga paz. Si están visitando nuestra iglesia por la primera vez, ójala que se sienten como en familia, una parte de la familia mundial del Señor. Les damos la bienvenida cordialmente y celebramos y contemplamos el misterio de la Eucaristía y rezamos que su viaje a su casa será seguro y que regresen pronto.
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).	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: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (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

PETICIONES POR ESTAS PERSONAS
POR LOS FELIGRESES—ACTIVOS CON EL SERVICIO MILITAR
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Barboni | Lauren Bates | Romie Enriquez | Eileen Foster | Steve Frick | Jerry Kirvida | Ophelia Kirvida | Kel Lohmeier | Matthew Morisky | Simon McQuarrie | Byron Melrose | Jamie O’Malley | Tony Russo | Gloria Walkowiak
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¡Gracias por su generosidad!
12/15	Colecta Regular	3316.44
12/12	Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe	1055.00
12/9	solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción	1073.35
Segunda colecta— 21/22 de diciembre: NO HAY COLECTA
Segunda colecta— 28/29 de diciembre: NO HAY COLECTA
Segunda colecta— 4/5 de enero: NO HAY COLECTA

Ya llego la Navidad
Sabíamos, Señor que eres bueno y que nos quiere bien;
Pero hoy lo demuestras palpablemente, una vez más, a tu estilo:
Con un optimismo a toda prueba y una entrega sin reservas.
¿Quién daría un céntimo por nosotros, tan ruines y ruidosos?
Pero tú rompes todos los moldes y todos los cálculos;
Tú amas al hombre hasta hacerte uno más entre nosotros.
¡Gracias, Señor Jesús! Has venido a tu casa, y queremos
Recibirte como tú lo mereces. Al celebrar tu nacimiento,
Concédenos renovar nuestra vieja y mezquina mentalidad
Para revestirnos de la nueva condición humana a tu imagen,
La condición de hijos de Dios y hermanos de los hombres. Amén.
Tomado de B. Caballero: La Palabra cada Domingo, San Pablo, España, 1993, p. 232

EL ADVIENTO / Del 1 al 24 de diciembre del 2019. / El Adviento, Vísperas de Navidad / Por: Catholic.net | Fuente: Catholic.net / El Adviento es el comienzo del Año Litúrgico, empieza el domingo más próximo al 1 de diciembre y termina el 24 de diciembre. Son los cuatro domingos anteriores a la Navidad y forma una unidad con la Navidad y la Epifanía. / El término "Adviento" viene del latín adventus, que significa venida, llegada. El color usado en la liturgia de la Iglesia durante este tiempo es el morado. Con el Adviento comienza un nuevo año litúrgico en la Iglesia
Solemnidad de María, Madre de Dios / 1 de enero, 2020 / Misas en inglés: 8am y 10am
HORARIO DE NAVIDAD / Martes 24 de diciembre / 5:30pm Misas de Vigilia / 9pm Misa en español / Misa de medianoche / Miércoles 25 de diciembre / Misas de 8am, 10am y 12 mediodía todas en inglés
LA NAVIDAD / La Navidad es uno de los días más importante del año de la Iglesia, segundo en importancia después del Tiempo Pascual. Es la fiesta de la encarnación, la fiesta de Dios que se encarna. Es una enseñanza cristiana única, lo Divino que decide hacerse uno de nosotros. Por esta creencia, Dios no es solo Transcendente, sino también Inmanente, Emanuel (Dios-con-nosotros). Mientras que sigue siendo Transcendente (lo que quiere decir que tenemos que elevarnos de nuestra condición actual para alcanzarle), es al mismo tiempo Inmanente (lo que significa que está con nosotros mientras que tratamos de elevarnos a él). Toda Eucaristía es como la Navidad en que el pan y el vino se transforman en su carne, su Cuerpo y Sangre y, en cierto sentido, él nace de nuevo sobre el altar. / El tiempo litúrgico de Navidad comienza con las Misas de Vigilia el día de Nochebuena y concluye con la fiesta del Bautismo del Señor. Durante este tiempo, celebramos el nacimiento de Cristo en el mundo y en nuestros corazones y reflexionamos sobre el don de la salvación que viene con él… incluyendo el hecho de que nació para morir por nosotros. / El árbol de Navidad y el Nacimiento son símbolos populares de la estación y una tradición en muchos hogares cristianos. También es tradicional intercambiar regalos de Navidad con la familia y amigos como un modo de honrar el regalo de Dios Padre de su único Hijo al mundo. Habiendo recibido el regalo de Cristo, naturalmente queremos pasar ese regalo a nuestros seres queridos. http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/ano-liturgico/navidad.cfm

EN NAVIDAD POR LA FE, NO POR LA VISTA (2 CO 5:7) / "Al despertar, José hizo lo que el Ángel del Señor le había ordenado: llevó a María a su casa" (Mateo 1:24). / José creyó que María estaba embarazada no a causa de unión carnal, sino por el Espíritu Santo (Mt 1:20). Lo creyó así debido a la gracia que le fue dada por Dios en un sueño en que un ángel le comunica el misterio de la concepción de la Virgen (Mt 1:20). Muchas personas considerarían a José como uno de los mayores tontos de la existencia humana, pero nosotros lo reconocemos como uno de los más grandes hombres de fe en la historia. / Para no divorciarse de la primera Navidad (ver Mt 1:19), José necesitaba una gran fe - una fe que movería mucho más que montañas (ver Mt 17:20). El Señor le dio una super-fe. Como José, para recibir a Cristo en esta festividad Navideña, también necesitaremos el don de la fe. Posiblemente, requeriremos una gran fe. Necesitamos el don del advenimiento de la fe, antes de que podamos recibir nuestro regalo de Navidad con la llegada de Jesús. / Pide al Señor como un regalo una fe más grande (Lc 17:5). En estos próximos días, lea, ore y estudie las enseñanzas de la Iglesia y la Biblia. Esto le ayudará a escuchar a Dios y crecer en la fe (Rom 10:17). El Señor quiere que tu fe en Él se haga más fuerte y más profunda que nunca. Deja que Él te regale más y mayor fe. / Oración: Padre, "¡Creo, ayúdame porque tengo poca fe!" (Mc 9:24) / Promesa: "Pide para ti un signo de parte del Señor, en lo profundo del Abismo, o arriba, en las alturas" (Is 7:11). / Alabanza: "Oh sagrado Señor del antiguo Israel, Quien se mostró a Moisés en la zarza ardiente, Quien le dio la santa ley en la montaña del Sinaí: ven, extiende tu mano poderosa para liberarnos". / https://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=es&d=12/18/2016
CONFIANZA EN DIOS / En este último domingo de Adviento las lecturas se enfocan 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 protección 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.

Saint Theresa Of Lisieux Parish / 1041 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-8241 / Tel. (530) 544-3533 + Fax (530) 544-4662 +E-mail: sttheresa@tahoecatholic.com / Website: www.tahoecatholic.com
April 21, 2019	Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED: Hearing aids for use are in the sacristy—please return them after Mass.

PRAYER REQUESTS
FOR PARISHIONERS ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY
Phillip Gaston | Corbett Martin | Zachary Martin | Erik Townsend
FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL
Bill Barboni | Lauren Bates | Romie Enriquez | Eileen Foster | Steve Frick | Ophelia Kirvida | Kel Lohmeier | Matthew Morisky | Simon McQuarrie | Byron Melrose | Jamie O’Malley | Tony Russo | Gloria Walkowiak

DEVOCIÓN A NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL PERPETUO SOCORRO
Cada miercoles a las horas de 10:30 am con la “coronilla de la Divina Misericordia”. Rosario y oraciones especiales al Perpetuo Socorro.

With joy & happiness we welcome all of you who have come to pray and worship with us We hope you will find friendship and fellowship in our community and encouragement to face whatever may come in the week ahead. For our guests & visitors, we pray that your stay in Tahoe is wonderful, that you have a safe journey home—and return to us soon. With joy & happiness we welcome all of you who have come to pray and worship with us We hope you will find friendship and fellowship in our community and encouragement to face whatever may come in the week ahead. For our guests & visitors, we pray that your stay in Tahoe is wonderful, that you have a safe journey home—and return to us soon.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) / Do you want to become Catholic? / Life has many storms−distressful relationships, jobs, poor health; situations where we feel our powerlessness. If you know someone unbaptized or baptized in a non-Catholic Christian tradition, or an adult Catholic who needs the First Communion or Confirmation, who is searching for strength and understanding to weather such squalls, invite them to seek the perspective to Catholic Church offers. Please contact Barbara Anderson / barbara@barbarapageinteriors.com or Danette Winslow sttheresare@gmail.com (530) 544-4788 or Fr. Mauricio mauricioh650@gmail.com (530) 544-3533 Ext. 102
Tote bags for Food Pantry / If you have a tote bag that would like to donate for our Food Pantry, please drop it off in the containers for food found in the church or in the Parish Office. Thanks!
TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND / KQCA channel 58 (My58) at 6:30 a.m. / Is someone you love unable to join us at church during this holy time of Lent and Easter? For the faithful at home or in healthcare settings, the Heart of the Nation Sunday TV Mass brings spiritual comfort and the blessings of joy-filled hope in our Risen Savior. Please invite anyone you know who cannot get out to church to tune in Catholic Mass on TV or watch online anytime on Sundays at www.HeartoftheNation.org. (For those who can get to church, the TV or online liturgy does not fulfill the Sunday Mass obligation.)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY / Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers are desperately needed. Previous experience not necessary. We “seasoned” stewards are here to help. To volunteer or for further information, please contact Sandie Finkel email: sandiefinkel@aol.com or call 530-542-3185 . It is very fulfilling to become a more active participant in the celebration of the Mass.
Volunteers needed / We are looking for a group of 12-15 ladies or men who can devote 2 hours, once a month, to do a weekly cleaning (dusting, etc.) of the church. Please contact Irene Lohmeier: (H) 530-541-1864 (C) 530-545-1350 or e-mail irenelohmeier@yahoo.com
IS GOD INVITING YOU TO BECOME CATHOLIC? / “Life is filled with many invitations! Some invitations can lead us to totally unexpected experiences. We extend to you an invitation that can lead you to a life of love, faith and hope as you learn to walk with the Lord.” (stambrose.us/rcia) The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a process where you can experience the Catholic faith in community. It is an opportunity for questions to be answered and for learning about the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church. / Who can join the RCIA? / A person who has not been baptized and would like to learn more about the Catholic faith and is considering the possibility of becoming Catholic. / A Baptized Christian of another denomination who would like to learn about and possibly join the Catholic tradition. / A baptized Catholic who has not received Eucharist or Confirmation. / If this invitation is for you, please contact Fr. Mauricio mauricioh650@gmail.com (530) 544-3533 Ext. 102.
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Choir Rehearsal | Please come and join the choir! Visitors are welcome to join! / Choir Rehearsal Schedule: / 5:30p.m. Saturday Evening "Folk "Mass-rehearsal is 45 minutes before mass / 10:00a.m. Sunday Mass-rehearsals are on Tuesdays 5:30p.m.-6:30p.m. (traditional music) / Noon Mass-Sunday-rehearsal is 45 minutes before Mass (contemporary music) / For more information, please contact Moe Leonard, 530-307-0151
Blessed Is She | Thursday from 6-7:30pm / God longs to be a part of our lives. It is through the sacred Sacraments that we are able to experience God's love, His presence, His grace and to develop a more personal relationship with Him. / Our women's ministry, Blessed Is She, will be continuing the Blessed Conversations series, "Reflections on the Catechism". I invite all women of the parish to join us for the next seven weeks as we begin our next series on the "The Sacraments". / We have a responsibility as practicing Catholics, to be educated on and understand what the Sacraments represent. To see them for what they are, which are gifts from God not just rituals or traditions. The Sacraments are living signs, demonstrating God's love and devotion. They help to remind us that He is right here with us. In receiving the Sacraments, God strengthens our faith, frees us from sin, makes us holy, demonstrates His love and faithfulness and helps us to understand His Holy will. / Our Blessed Is She ministry meets each Thursday from 6-7:30pm in the conference room in the main school building. / For further information, please contact: Bridget Spencer at (916) 595-2570 or at bridgetmspencer@gmail.com
READINGS FOR THE WEEK / Monday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 / Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 / Wednesday: Rom 8:26-30; Ps 13:4-6; Lk 13:22-30 / Thursday: Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31; Lk 13:31-35 / Friday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a / Saturday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40 / Sunday: Wis 11:22 — 12:2; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; 2 Thes 1:11 — 2:2; Lk 19:1-10

JS Paluch
https://www.jspaluch.com/SRC/BulletinBlocks/SimpleSearch.aspx
Presentation Ministries—One Bread, One Body
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp
INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER
https://www.popesprayer.va/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/English-2019-def-temi.pdf
Henri Nouwen Society
http://henrinouwen.org/meditation/
530-544-4788
sttheresare@gmail.com

Devotions to
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Wednesdays 10:30a.m. in the Church with the Rosary, Divine Mercy chaplet, and novena prayers to Our Lady of Perpetual Help

QKK7X3

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
Saturday │December 21 │ St. Peter Canisius
Sunday │December 22│
Monday│ December 23 | St. John of Kanty
Tuesday│ December 24 |
Wednesday│ December 25│
Thursday │December 26 | St. Stephen
Friday│ December 27│ St. John
Saturday │December 28 │ The Holy Innocents
5:30pm
Jesus Bobadilla 9dec) by Mindy & family
8:00am
Kevin Malone (dec) by Tom & Judy Finn
10:00am
St. Theresa parishioners
12:00pm
Alan Coster (dec) by Mom & Dad
7:00pm
8:00am
Maria Wallace (dec) by Tom & Judy Finn
8:00am
Bob Murphy (dec) by his daughter
8:00am
12:00pm
Carol Damazio (dec) by her mother
Christmas Mass
5:30pm
The Anthony family & Sophie Zimnox (dec) by Bob Anthony
8:00am
Ronel & Therese Valenzuela (dec) by Joann & family
8:00am
Angelo Cozzaglio & the Ruedorfers by Gab
5:30pm
Christmas Vigil Mass
9:00pm
Spanish Mass
12:00am
Midnight Mass
10:00am
Christmas Mass

Intenciones para las misas
21 de diciembre|sábado| San Pedro Canisio
5:30 pm
Jesus Bobadilla 9dec) by Mindy & family
22 de diciembre|domingo|
8:00 am
Kevin Malone (dec) by Tom & Judy Finn
10:00 am
St. Theresa parishioners
12:00pm
Alan Coster (dec) by Mom & Dad
7:00pm
23 de diciembre|lunes| San Juan de Canty
8:00 am
Maria Wallace (dec) by Tom & Judy Finn
24 de diciembre |martes|
8:00 am
Angelo Cozzaglio & the Ruedorfers by Gab
25 de diciembre|miércoles |
8:00 am
Christmas Mass
12:00pm
Carol Damazio (dec) by her mother
26 de diciembre |jueves| San Esteban
8:00 am
Bob Murphy (dec) by his daughter
27 de diciembre |viernes| San Juan
8:00 am
28 de diciembre|sábado| Los Santos Inocentes
5:30 pm
The Anthony family & Sophie Zimnox (dec) by Bob Anthony
Ronel & Therese Valenzuela (dec) by Joann & family
5:30pm
Christmas Vigil Mass
9:00pm
Spanish Mass
10:00am
Christmas Mass
12:00am
Midnight Mass