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St. Bernard Catholic Faith Community
2516 WEST AVENUE 33 – (323) 255-6142 – LOS ANGELES, CA 90065
E-mail:
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Rev. Perry Leiker, Parish Administrator
Rev. Msgr. Patrick McNulty, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Msgr. Gerald McSorley, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Paul Henson, O. Carm.
CHURCH OFFICE/OFICINA DE LA IGLESIA
ST. BERNARD SCHOOL
2500 West Avenue 33 – (323) 255-6142
3254 Verdugo Road – (323) 256-4989
Fax – (323) 255-2351
PRINCIPAL: Mrs. Margaret Samaniego
PARISH MANAGER: Mario López
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN COMMITTEE: Jun Ballada (213)236-4829, Remy Baluyut (323)478-0001
Web Site:
www.stbernardla.cc
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE – Remy Baluyut, Director
OFICINA DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA
2515 West Avenue 33 – (323) 256-6242
MASS SCHEDULE/HORARIO DE MISAS
Sunday in English
Vigil Mass: Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am and 9:30 am
Domingo en Español
11:00 am y 12:30 pm
Weekdays – 8:00 am
CONFESSIONS/CONFESIONES
Saturdays: 3:30 pm — 4:30 pm
Thursdays: 6:30 pm — 7:00 pm
WEDDINGS/BODAS
Please call the church office at least six months in advance.
Favor de llamar la oficina de la iglesia a lo menos seis meses en
adelante.
BAPTISMS/BAUTISMOS
Saturday & Sundays
Call church office for information
Sábados y Domingos
Llame a la oficina de la iglesia para más información.
ROSARY – WEDNESDAY – 6:30 PM ENGLISH
MARTES – 6:00 PM ESPAÑOL
MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA
WITH MASS – WEDNESDAY – 7:00 PM
First Sunday of Advent
November 27th, 2011
THE WAITING GAME
WATCHING, NOT WAITING
Every Sunday, after the Lord’s Prayer, we hear the
words of an Advent prayer: “We wait in joyful hope for
the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.” In Latin, these
words are Exspectantes beatam spem et adventum
Salvatoris nostri Jesu Christi. We see our own words
“expectant” and “advent” in them. Another way to say this
might be “We are expectant, in joyful hope, at the advent
of our Savior, Jesus Christ.” Mothers and fathers know
that being expectant, while it is a time of joyful hope, is
not always an easy time. It is a mistake for us to think that
our waiting in joyful hope for the coming of Christ can be
a passive, uninvolved time. Quite the contrary! Like
expectant parents, we must constantly be working to make
sure everything is ready for the important arrival! As
Isaiah prays to the coming Lord: “Would that you might
meet us doing right, that we were mindful of you in our
ways!” (Isaiah 64:4).
In the Gospel, Jesus moves us from passive
waiting to the attitude of waiting in its active form—
watchfulness. It is possible, when we are merely waiting,
to occupy ourselves with other things. What Jesus tells us
today is that we must be occupied with the work of the
master; we must be alert, we must be met by him upon his
return doing right and being mindful of him in our ways.
Paul consoles us that this vigilant watchfulness need not
tire us out, for Christ himself has enriched us and
strengthened us to remain firm in our expectation, our
joyful hope. It is in this way that we wait and watch for the
day of our Lord Jesus Christ, when he is revealed to us in
glory.
Today’s Readings: Isaiah 63:16b–17, 19b; 64:2–7; Psalm 80:2–3,
15–16, 18–19; 1 Corinthians 1:3–9; Mark 13:33–37
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St. Bernard Church
November 27th, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
November 27, 2011
Be watchful! Be alert!
You do not know when the time will come.
— Mark 13:33
A new year of faith begins today. We
begin a new Church year of growing in
Christ together as disciples of the Lord. To
begin again is a wonderful thing, allowing
us to renew, recommit, and clarify where we are going
and how we hope to get there. This is also a special
beginning for a special group of people in St. Bernard’s.
Some are seeking Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist
– full communion in the Church. Others, though
baptized, are seeking through Confirmation and
Eucharist to complete their initiation sacraments and to
live full communion in the Church. Through the RCIA,
these members of this community allow us to welcome
them and celebrate each step of progress along this
journey of faith. Today, we welcome them and
acknowledge their participation in this process. Today,
we bless their senses and their body and spirit as they
take their first step to belonging with us. As they desire
and seek full communion with great anticipation, we
hopefully see in their desire the great gift we already
have. Hopefully, through them we thank God for his
great love and acceptance. Hopefully, we rejoice in who
we have become in Christ Jesus and for that reason,
begin again by renewing, recommitting and clarifying the
ongoing journey of faith – full communion with God and
with one another!
Fr. Perry Leiker
ST. BERNARD’S SCHOOL NEWS
SHOP FOR SCHOOLS — Shop at Fresh & Easy
St. Bernard School will get $1 donated for every $20 Fresh
& Easy receipt we collect through December 31st, 2011.
REGISTRATION for grades 1—8 is ongoing, and tuition
assistance is available for qualified families. To visit our school,
please call 323-256-4989 or e-mail info@stbernardschool.com. You may also visit our website at www.stbernardschool.com.
READING GOD’S WORD
The 2011 book which has the daily
Scripture Mass readings is now available
for purchase at the church office and after
Saturday (vigil) and Sunday Masses. The
cost is $14. This is an excellent book for prayer and
meditation and a great Christmas gift! It begins today,
first Sunday of Advent.
Come to the Pastoral Center parking
lot today and enjoy delicious
Mexican food served by the Guadalupano Group.
NEW (REVISED) TRANSLATION FOR THE MASS:
NEW (REVISED) TRANSLATION FOR THE MASS:
“The Lord be with you. * And with your spirit!” These
are some of the newly translated English text of the Mass.
This is an attempt to be more accurate in translating from
the original Latin. In the weeks ahead we will investigate a
few of these translations to examine what they offer in our
understanding of the sacred text of the Mass. You may
also investigate these changes for yourself by going to
the internet to the United States Conference of Bishop
site: http://old.usccb.org/romanmissal/ Go to ‘sample
texts’ then to ‘Order of Mass’ or ‘Order of Mass –
annotated’ for a look at the people’s parts and some of
the Eucharistic Prayer parts.
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Christmas Concert “FOR HIS GLORY”
St. Bernard parish is having a Christmas concert dubbed
as “For His Glory” on December 11 at 6:00pm. The
proceeds will go to parish projects. Tickets are available
for purchase after Sunday Masses.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THANKSGIVING REPORT
Over a 3 day process members of the St. Vincent de Paul
Society succeeded in helping 219 low income families celebrate
Thanksgiving. More than $4,000 of grocery certificates were
distributed. We are grateful to the Super A store on Division for
providing discounted coupons. Our sincere appreciation for
everyone, both living and deceased whose donations make this
program possible.
The mission of the SVDS is to help us to follow the teaching of
Jesus and share God’s blessings with our less fortunate brothers
and sisters.
CATHOLIC TV MASS FOR HOMEBOUND
9:00am each Sunday — KDOC-TV Channel 56
Also on cable/satellite. Check listings for KDOC
Tell a homebound relative or friend
ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC FAITH LECTURES
Monday December 5 at 7:00p.m. in St. Joseph
Knowledge is the power that feeds your spirit. It is time to
learn more about our faith to be better disciples for God.
Come join the first Catholic Faith Lectures series at St.
Bernard's church with Fr. Perry Leiker speaking on the Bible
scriptures differences on the birth of Jesus and why there
are different accounts to this glorious event. These lectures
will be far better than any bible study. It creates the time
for us to learn from priest and religious scholars the in-depth
answers to questions we have of our faith. For further
information you may contact Joe Lucey at (323) 225-2898.
First Sunday of Advent
St. Bernard Church
The Glassell Park 4Th Annual Tree Lighting
Ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 8,
2011 starting at 6:00 p.m.
If you have any
questions or wish to participate, please contact
Maggie Darett-Quiroz at 323-788-1323.
READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY
First Reading — The rugged land shall be made a plain; the
rough country, a broad valley
(Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11).
Psalm — Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your
salvation (Psalm 85).
Second Reading — Conduct yourselves in holiness,
hastening the coming of the day of God (2 Peter 3:8-14).
Gospel — I have baptized you with water; he will baptize
you with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:1-8).
Liturgical Color: Violet
Please join us each day in praying for the priest of the day.
Favor de orar por nuestros sacerdotes.
Monday: Rev. Msgr. John Foley
Tuesday: Rev. Ernesto Jaramillo
Wednesday: Rev. Olin Mayfield
Thursday: Rev. Louis Piran, C.S.
Friday: Rev. Alden Sison
Saturday: Rev. Michael Walsh, O.F.M. Cap.
Sunday: Rev. Msgr. Carl Bell
11/28 8:00am — Wilson Chan — RIP
11/29 8:00am — Joselito Meris — RIP
11/30 8:00am — Maria Montes — RIP
7:00pm — Toledo Jingco, Sr. — RIP
12/01 8:00am — Maria Concepción Adams — RIP
12/02 8:00am — Lisa M. Cacdac — In Thanksgiving
7:30pm — Gregorio y Pilar Funes
Alejandrina Rapalo
12/03 8:00am — Victims of Abortion
5:00pm — Lisa M. Cacdac — In Thanksgiving
12/04 8:00am — Jun Apin & Family
9:30am — Jerold Coughlin — RIP
11:00am — Trinidad Villalobos — RIP
12:30pm — Jose Moran — RIP
The Legion of Mary Ministry Group is inviting couples who
are not married in the church yet and/or those who are
married civilly to participate in “GROUP WEDDING 2012” on
Saturday August 4, 2012 at 1:00pm here at St. Bernard’s
Church. For more details please call Maybelle Santos 323-830
-3331, Dagoberto Ramos 323-640-3874, or Salvador Solis 323258-3611.
El grupo de La Legión de María en unión con el Grupo
Guadalupano invita a todas las parejas casadas al civil que
deseen casarse por la Iglesia a que participen en “Bodas en
Grupo 2012” el sábado 4 de Agosto, 2012 a la 1:00p.m. en
la Iglesia de San Bernardo. Para más detalles favor de llamar
a Dagoberto Ramos al 323-640-3874, Salvador Solís al 323258-3611 o Maybelle Santos al 323-830-3331.
HIGH SCHOOL/SECUNDARIAS —OPEN HOUSE
Immaculate Heart High School
Sunday/Domingo, Dec. 4, de Diciembre
Starts at/Comienza a la 1:00p.m.
Information @ (323)461-3651 x 235
Page Three
Un año Nuevo de fe empieza hoy. Damos
principio a un Nuevo año de la Iglesia, de
crecer juntos como discípulos del Señor.
El volver a empezar es algo hermoso,
permitiéndonos volver a comprometernos, a renovarnos, y
esclarecer hacia donde vamos y como esperamos llegar
alli. Es también un comienzo especial para un grupo
especial de San Bernardo. Algunos buscan el Bautismo, la
Confirmación y la Eucaristía — Comunión completa con la
Iglesia. Otros, aunque ya bautizados buscan a través de la
Confirmación y la Eucaristía completar sus sacramentos de
iniciación y vivir en completa comunión con la Iglesia. A
través de RICA, los miembros de esta comunidad nos
permiten darles la bienvenida y celebrar cada paso del
progreso a través de esta jornada de fe. Hoy, les damos la
bienvenida y reconocemos su participación en este
proceso. Hoy, al tomar el primer paso para convertirse en
parte nuestra, bendecimos sus sentidos, cu cuerpo y su
espíritu. Mientras ellos buscan y desean la entera
comunión con gran gozo, esperamos ver en ellos su deseo
del gran regalo que nosotros ya poseemos. Esperamos, a
través de ellos agradecer a Dios por su gran amor y
aceptación. Esperamos regocijarnos en quien nos hemos
convertido en Cristo Jesús y por ese motivo, empezar otra
vez renovándonos, comprometiéndonos de nuevo, y
esclareciendo nuestra jornada de fe en marcha — entera
communion con Dios y uno con el otro!
Padre Leiker
RETIRO ESPIRITUAL DE ADVIENTO
El Grupo Guadalupano de San Bernardo les
invita a su retiro Espiritual de Inicio de
Adviento el Sábado 3 de Diciembre de las
8:00am a la 1:00pm en el Salón Parroquial
(salón de la escuela). Ven a aprender
más sobre tu fe Católica tendremos grandes
conferencistas!
Habrá café, pan mexicano, fruta y
bebidas gratis.
HORARIO DE NOVENAS GUADALUPANAS — DIC., 2011
Sábado 3, Rosario a las 6:00pm
Domingo 4, Rosario a la 1:30pm
Lunes 5, Rosario a las 6:00pm
Martes 6, Rosario a las 6:00pm
Miércoles 7, Rosario a las 6:00pm
Jueves 8, Rosario a las 6:00pm
Viernes 9, Rosario a las 6:00pm
Sábado 10, Rosario a las 6:00pm
Domingo 11, Rosario a la 1:30pm y
Vigilia en la iglesia después del Rosario
FIESTA GUADALUPANA
3:00pm en adelante — Canchas de deportes de la escuela
Lunes 12, “Las Mañanitas” a las 5:00a.m. con Mariachi
Misa a las 5:30am
Fiesta Mañanera a las 6:30am con Mariachi
MISA SOLEMNE a las 6:00pm
Venta de tamales y pozole después de la Misa.
TODOS ESTAN INVITADOS!
TRADUCCIÓN NUEVA PARA LA MISA (REVISADA)
“El Señor esté con ustedes. Y con tu espíritu!”
Estos son algunos de los textos en Inglés recientemente
traducidos para la Misa. Es un intento para ser más
exactos en la traducción original del Latin. En las
próximas semanas investigaremos algunas de estas
traducciones para examinar lo que nos ofrecen para
nuestro endendimiento del texto sagrado de la Misa.
También pueden investigar estos cambios por ustedes
mismos en el sitio de la Conferencia de Obispos de Los
Estados Unidos: http://usccb.org/romanmissal/ Busquen
‘sample text’ luego ‘Order of Mass’ o ‘Order of Mass —
annotated” para que vean las partes del pueblo y algunas
de las partes de la Oración Eucarística.
NOTICIAS DE LA ESCUELA DE SAN BERNARDO
HAGA SUS COMPRAS EN LA FRESH & EASY — La
Escuela de San Bernardo recibirá $1 por cada compra de
$20 que usted haga en la tienda Fresh & Easy hasta el 31
de Dic. de este año.
Registre a sus niños en San Bernardo! Hay ayuda
financiera para las familias que califiquen. Más
información en el 323-256-4989, correo electrónico
info@stbernard-school.com o nuestra página en la red
www.stbernard-school.com.
PROXIMAMENTE!
CONCIERTO NAVIDEÑO “FOR HIS GLORY”
La parroquia de San Bernardo ofrecerá el
concierto Navideño “For His Glory” el 11 de Diciembre,
2011 a las 6:00pm en la iglesia a beneficio de nuestra
parroquia. Boletos disponibles después de las Misas
dominicales. Hagan planes para asistir.
HOY el Grupo Guadalupano está
vendiendo deliciosos antojitos
mexicanos en el estacionamiento de enfrente
al cruzar la calle.
HOY
Todos están invitados a la Hora Santa y
exposición del Sanísimo todos los jueves
de las 6:00p.m. a las 7:00p.m. El mes de
diciembre de manera especial estaremos pidiendo para que
estemos más consientes de nuestra unidad como miembros
de nuestra comunidad parroquial.
LECTURAS PARA EL PRÓXIMO DOMINGO
Primera lectura — Prepara el camino del Señor;
proclama la buena nueva (Isaías 40:1-5, 9-11).
Salmo — Muéstranos, Señor, tu misericordia y danos tu
salvación (Salmo 85 [84]).
Segunda lectura — El Señor no tarda en guardar su
promesa donde está la justicia de Dios (2 Pedro 3:8-14).
Evangelio — Juan Bautista apareció proclamando un
bautismo de arrepentimiento (Marcos 1:1-8).
Color Litúrgico: Violeta
FIRST FRIDAY/VIERNES PRIMERO
December 2th ~ 2 de Diciembre
Masses/Misas 8:00am English ~ 7:30pm Español
Adoration after evening Mass until midnight.
Adoración al Santísimo después de la Misa de la tarde
hasta la medianoche.
Did You Know? Background checks and screening
“In the Los Angeles Archdiocese, all clergy, paid parish/
school personnel and volunteers who work regularly in a
supervisory role with children or youth must be
fingerprinted. For information call: (213) 637-7411. From
the pamphlet, “Working Together to Prevent Child Sexual
Abuse: Keeping Ministerial Relationships Healthy &
Holy,” published by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The
pamphlet is available in the parish in English and
Spanish, and online at: http://www.archdiocese.la/
protecting/index.php.
For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at
(213) 637-7650.
¿Sabía Usted? Investigación de antecedentes
“Para garantizar la seguridad de todos nuestros niños, la
Arquidiócesis requiere tomar las huellas digitales de
todos los miembros del clero, empleados y voluntarios
de cada parroquia/escuela que trabajan con los niños o
jóvenes. Para más información llame al: (213) 6377411.” Del folleto publicado por la Arquidiócesis de los
Ángeles, “Trabajando Unidos para Prevenir Abuso
Sexual; Mantener las Relaciones Ministeriales Sanas y
Santas.” Este folleto está disponible en las parroquias
en ingles y español y por el internet en la página
web:http://www.archdiocese.la/protecting/index.php.
Para obtener ayuda, llame a la Oficina del Ministerio de
Ayuda al (213) 637-7650.
ANGEL TREE PROJECT
Please join us in the collective purchasing of
gifts for children who have one or more
parents currently in prison. ANGEL TREE is a
national program connecting parents in prison
with their children through the delivery of Christmas gifts.
When the gifts are given to the children, a Gospel
presentation is shared. TODAY, after all the Masses,
there will be a table set up for Project ANGEL TREE. You
may pick up an “Angel Tag” to purchase gifts. Volunteers
are needed in the help of wrapping and distributing the
gifts and Gospel to these children. Please contact Mary
Trujillo through the church office for more information.
PROYECTO “ANGEL TREE”
Este proyecto es a nivel nacional. ANGEL TREE conecta a
los padres que estan en prisión con sus niños durante la
Navidad. HOY habrá una mesa afuera de la Iglesia para
empezar este proyecto.
Usted podrá recoger una
etiqueta para comprar un regalo para uno de estos
niños. De igual manera se necesitarán voluntarios para
envolverlos y distribirlos a los niños. Favor de llamar a la
oficina de la Iglesia para ponerlos en contacto con Mary
Trujillo, la encargada de este proyecto.