CATHEDRAL OF THE ANNUNCIATION

400 West Rose Street, Stockton, California www.AnnunciationStockton.org

STEPHEN E. BLAIRE, D.D.

Bishop of Stockton / Obispo de Stockton Rev. John M. Armistead, Pastor

Pastoral Team / Equipo Pastoral Maria McCaffrey Interim Principal / Directora Interina

Rev. Bill Kraft, Parochial Vicar Rev. Cesar Martinez, Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Mike Wofford, Deacon

Parish House / Casa Parroquial 425 West Magnolia Street, Stockton, 95203-2412 Office: (209) 463-1305 Fax: (209) 463-0807 Parish Email: [email protected]

Shannon Rodriguez

Early Childhood Ministries / Directora Preescolar

Office Hours / Horas de Oficina Monday-Friday / Lunes-Viernes: 8:30am-5:00pm

Yvonne Harrold

Parish School/ Escuela Parroquial

Family Ministry Coordinator / Coordinadora del Ministerio para la Familia

Laura Chance

Director, Youth and Young Adult Ministry / Directora del Ministerio para Jóvenes y Jóvenes Adultos

Liliana Bobadilla

Director of Faith Formation/ Directora de Formacion de Fe

1110 North Lincoln Street, Stockton, 95203-2412 209-444-4000 www.annunciation-school.org

Parish Preschool / Preescolar

440 West Rose Street, Stockton, 95203-2412 209-465-2961 www.annunciationpreschool.org

Schedule of Masses / Horario de las Misas

Jason Jeffrey

Music Director/Director de Música

Saturdays / Sábados: 5:30pm Sundays / Domingos: 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm Español Weekdays / Entre Semana: 6:30am

Kathy Freitas

SACRAMENTS / SACRAMENTOS

Business Manager / Administradora

Alma Suerdieck Office Manager / Gerente de Oficina Maria Bobadilla Communications Coordinator / Coordinadora de Comunicaciones Genieva Zollinger Sacristan / Sacristán Irene Killian de Ojeda Social Justice Ministry / Ministerio de Justicia Social Felipe Bedolla

Custodian/Conserje

Reconciliation / Reconciliación Wednesdays / Miércoles: 7:00pm - 7:30pm Saturdays / Sábados: 8:30am - 9:30am

Baptism / Bautismo

English: 1st and 3rd Sundays, 2:30pm, Español: 2o y 4o Domingo, 2:30pm

Marriage / Matrimonio

Arrangements must be made at least 6 months in advance of wedding date. /Arreglos para una boda deben de ser hechos con seis meses de anticipo.

Parish Nurses / Enfermeras de la Parroquia Norah Lamond, R.N. Ginny Wallace, R.N. 209-463-1305

Fourth Sunday Of Advent / Cuarto Domingo de Adviento Monday, December 19, 2016:

Thursday, December 22, 2016:

6:30am: Simbang Gabi: Church 5:30pm: Posadas Navideñas: Gym 7:00pm: Grupo de Oración: Salon del Coro 7:00pm: Communal Penance: Church

Friday, December 23, 2016:

Tuesday, December 20, 2016:

5:30pm: Posadas Navideñas: Gym 7:00pm: Simbang Gabi: Church 5:30pm: Posadas Navideñas: Gym 7:00pm: Simbangabi: Church

5:30pm: Posadas Navideñas: Gym 6:30pm: CYO Board Meeting: School 7:00pm: Consejo Hispano: Casa Parroquial 7:00pm: RCIA Inquiry: Choir Room 7:00pm: RCIA Pre-Inquiry: Parish House 7:00pm: RCIA Sessions: Parish House 7:00pm: Simbang Gabi: Church

Saturday, December 24, 2016:

Wednesday, December 21, 2016:

9:00am: Christmas Day Mass 11:00am: Christmas Day Mass 1:00pm: Misa Navideña 2:30pm: Baptisms: Church

5:30pm: Multicultural Posada Simbang Gabi: Church/ Gym

6:30am: Simbang Gabi: Church 4:00pm: Christmas Eve Mass 7:00pm: Misa de Noche Buena 11:00pm: Prelude Music Concert: Church 12:00am: Midnight Mass

Sunday, December 25, 2016:

Events This Week/ Eventos Esta Semana Horario de Navidad 2016

Christmas Schedule 2016

24 de Diciembre: Noche Buena 4:00PM (English) 7:00PM (Español) Misa de Medianoche: 12AM (Acompáñenos a las 11PM a eschuchar villancicos facilitado por el Ministerio de Música de la Catedral).

December 24th: Christmas Eve 4:00PM (English) 7:00PM (Español) Midnight Mass: 12AM (Join us at 11PM for Prelude Music featuring the Cathedral Music Ministry and Alumni).

25 de Diciembre: Navidad 9:00AM & 11:00AM (English) 1:00Pm (Español)

December 25th: Christmas Day 9:00AM & 11:00AM (English) 1:00Pm (Español)

El Taller de Jesús Presenta la Obra:

Jesus’ Workshop Presents:

“El Nacimiento Viviente”

“Live Nativity Scene”

Cuando: 20 de Diciembre, 2016 Donde: Gimnasio de Catedral Horario: 7:00PM

When: December 20th, 2016 Where: Cathedral Gym Time: 7:00PM

(Esta obra es en Español. Todos son bienvenidos!)

(This is a Spanish play. All are welcomed!)

Our Family 

Congratulations and blessings to the families of

Martin Bravo-Perez and Leonardo Bravo-Perez, who were baptized last week. 

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Please pray for those of our community who are ill, especially Nichole and James Faria, Blanca Alvarado, Maria and Pedro Bautista, Linda Bosche, Ron Bruno, Jesse Escobar, Alexii Augustine Santiago, Terry Costa, James Feria, Ken Gates and Maria Elena Gates, Jo Ann Gardea, Anthony Gonzalez, Jacinto Ixcoyt, Ryan Haggerty, Estelle Krenecki, Brendan Lindsay, Julissa Lopez, Bob Monk, Izaak Macias, Valeria Mendez, Marilu Magaña, Mary Lu Morales, Shaun Owens, Coy Lyn Odom III, Patricia Resendes, Rosalia Lopez Sanchez, Lynell Sayre, Brad and Marilyn Sears, Ellie Guerra Sterns, Tom Upchurch, and Alberto, Bertha Zavala, Elno & Vernita Novaresi, Lucy Guzman, Isabel Islas, and Natalia Ramirez.

Mass Intentions/Misa de Intención: 12/19/16 6:30am: Ernie & Mary Scornaienchi 12/20/16 6:30am: Gene & Rose Lavorato 12/21/16 6:30am: Frank Lavorato 12/22/16 9:00am: Giacomo & Angela Podesta 12/23/16 6:30am: Andrew Harrold (Special Intention) 12/24/16 4:00PM: Christmas Eve Mass

Mass Readings for Sunday, December 25, 2016 The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)

Vigil: Is 62:1-5/ Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/ Mt 1:1-25 Night: Is 9:1-6/Ti 2:11-14/ Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12/ Ti 3:4-7/ Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10/ Heb 1:1-6/ Jn 1:1-18

Please pray for those who have passed through death into a new life with Christ specially Lois Paxton. We are sad to announce that the Jr. High Party this Wednesday is cancelled! The Youth Ministry hopes that you have a Happy Holiday! We will resume January 14th and have a welcome back Ice Skate Party. For details, see bulletin and website in January!

Words to live by…

Choose “We have too many high sounding words and too few actions that correspond with them.” Life ~ Abigail Adams~

Caminata Por La Vida

Walk for Life

El 21 de Enero, San Francisco volverá a ser la ciudad anfitriona de la Caminata Anual Por la Vida a más de 50,000 participantes en apoyo a la santidad de la vida. Unase a otras ciudades alrededor del mundo, con el mensaje de Dios de esperanza, demostrandose en el silencio de sus oraciones. Cualquier medio de transporte que usted elija; su participación dará la bienvenida con gusto para ayudar a celebrar y honrar el valor y la dignidad de cada persona humana. La bienvenida comienza aquí, en Stockton, como Presentación, St. Lucas, St Bernadette, y de San Miguel le extiende una invitación para que usted pueda unirse a ellos en su autobus, si necesitan transporte. Si está interesado, póngase en contacto con las siguientes personas para reservar su asiento. (Presentación: Cathy Chinchiolo: 477-2470; San Lucas / St Bernadette: Cathy Cavenaugh: 601-7807/941-9662; San Miguel: Lauren Casale: 931-6337). Walkforlifewc.com

On January 21st, San Francisco will again be our host city for the annual Walk for Life to over 50,000 participants in support of the sanctity of life. Joining other cities around the world, God’s message of hope and healing, will profoundly be echoed in the silence of their prayers. Whatever means of transportation you choose; your participation will be warmly welcomed to help celebrate and honor the value and dignity of every human person. That welcome mat begins here, in Stockton, as Presentation, St. Luke’s, St. Bernadette’s, and St. Michael’s are extending an invitation for you to join them on their bus if in need of transportation. If interested, contact the following individuals to reserve your seat. (Presentation: Cathy Chinchiolo: 477-2470; St. Luke’s/St. Bernadette’s: Cathy Cavenaugh: 601-7807/941-9662; St. Michael’s: Lauren Casale: 931-6337). Walkforlifewc.com

PARISH SCHOOL NEWS

“Always Forward” NOTICIAS DE LA ESCUELA PARROQUIAl 

Gracias

Thank-you

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Gracias a los de nuestra comunidad parroquial y escolar que donaron sus anteojos usados en apoyo de proyecto de servicio comunitario de primer grado. La clase recogio 72 pares de anteojos, que serán renovados y compartidos con los mas necesitados.

Thank you to those in our parish and school community who donated their used eyeglasses in support of first grade’s community service project. The class collected 72 pair of eyeglasses, which will be refurbished and shared with those in need.

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Venta de Pastelitos Gracias a todos los que apoyaron a la clase del septimo grado a recaudar fondos! Las siguientes personas no han recogido sus pastelillos: Karla Campos, Jackie Buzo, Julie Arostiju, y Juanel Arriola. Por favor, póngase en contacto con la escuela al 444-4000 y deje su información para que alguien se comunique con usted. La escula cierra el 12/21/16 para las vacaciones de Navidad, así que por favor pongase comuniquese con nosotros cuanto antes sea posible! ¡Gracias!

Pie Fundraiser Thank you to all who supported the school's 7th grade pie fundraiser! We still have pies that are waiting to be picked up by the following people: Karla Campos, Jackie Buzo, Julie Arostiju, and Juanle Arriola. Please contact the school at 4444000 and provide your contact information so a Room Parent can help to arrange your pie pickup. School closes on 12/21/16 for Christmas break, so please contact us as soon as possible! Thank you!

Buscando un Camino Hacia Dios?

Looking for a Pathway to God?

El Instituto para la Espiritualidad Católica y el Programa de Dirección Espiritual, ICSSD, reconocido por el Obispo de Stockton, guiado por las Misioneras del Verbum Dei y acompañado por la Escuela Universidad Jesuita de Teología Santa Clara en Berkeley, presenta un programa de tres años con clases mensuales para los que deseen profundizar su relación con Dios y apoyar en los diversos ministerios. Las clases se llevaran acabo en:

The Institute for Catholic Spirituality & Spiritual Direction Program, ICSSD: Recognized by the Bishop of Stockton: under the guidance of Verbum Dei Sisters & Companioned by The Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, presents a three-year program with monthly meetings for those who desire to deepen their relationship with God and are or want to be in ministry. Classes will be held at::

Verbum Dei’s Seeds of Life Spirituality Center 31448 Hwy 33 en Tracy, Ca.

Verbum Dei’s Seeds of Life Spirituality Center 31448 Hwy 33 in Tracy, Ca.

Contactar a: Sr. Pilar Fandos or Sr. Ellen Hess al

Contact Sr. Pilar Fandos or Sr. Ellen Hess at: 209-637-3404, [email protected], ICSSD.org

209-637-3404, [email protected], ICSSD.org

Current Week

Year to Date

Offertory Collection for December 11, 2016

$16,455

$328,829

This Year’s Budget Goal

$18,538

$350,301

Variance from Budget

($2083)

($21,472)

STOCKTON DIOCESE AND COMMUNITY Oportunidades de Empleo La Catedral de la Anunciación está buscando un Asociado Pastoral de tiempo completo para la misión de la parroquia y la administración. Esta persona proporcionará supervisión eficaz y liderazgo a todos los ministerios de la parroquia y las funciones administrativas. Este individuo debe ser un miembro activo de una parroquia católica y tener experiencia administrative en una parroquia. Envíe su currículo a Dennis Taricco a [email protected]. Pueden encontrar la descripción completa en nuestra pagina web: annunciationstockton.org.

Employment Opportunities The Cathedral of the Annunciation is seeking a fulltime Pastoral Associate for Mission of the Parish and Administration. This individual will provide effective oversight and leadership to all parish ministries and administrative functions. In addition, this individual must be an active parishioner of a Catholic parish and have a parish and administrative experience. Submit a resume to Dennis Taricco at [email protected]. A complete job description and qualifications can be found on our website at www.annunciationstockton.org.

Caridades Católicas El programa de apoyo a Padres de Familia de Caridades Católicas de Stockton, traen a la comunidad de la Catedral de la Anunciación el curso de 12 clases “Crianza con Cariño”. Todos los Domingos a las 10:30a.m. en la Casa Parroquial. Las clases son gratis y en Español. Para mas información comuniquese con: Isabel Acosta al 209-396-6907.

Blessing of Nativity at the State Capitol Building Please save the date and join his Excellency Bishop Cotta of Sacramento on Sunday, December 18th @ 5:30pm, for the First Annual Blessing of the Nativity Scene and caroling on the steps of the State Capitol. For more details, visit tinyurl.com/SacNativity Location: 1315 Tenth St. Sacramento, CA. 95814

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40 Days for Life – Thanks You With God’s grace we completed another fruitful 40 Days for Life. “Thank You,” to all who prayed, sacrificed and reached

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