National Catholic Youth Conference

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SUNDAY MASSES Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 6:45am, 8:00am, *9:30am 11:00am, 5:30pm *Signed for hearing impaired Domingo: 12:45pm & 2:30pm (Español)

HOLY DAYS / DIAS SANTOS (Days of Obligation) English - Vigil: 5:30pm 7:00am, 9:00am, 12noon, 5:30pm Español: 7:30pm

WEEKDAY MASSES

CONFESSIONS

Mon-Fri: 7:00am & 5:30pm

Weekdays: 6:30am & 5:00pm (20 min. before Mass) Saturday: 4:00pm - 5:00pm & 8:00pm

WEDDINGS By appointment, 6-month advance notice.

PASTOR Fr. Tom Baker ASSOCIATE PASTORS Fr. Gerald Osuagwu Fr. Raymont Medina BAPTISMS English: 3rd Saturday of each month. Call 948-3011. Spanish: El primer Sabado de cada mes. Llame 942-7853.

Pastors Corner Dec 6, 2015

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2nd Sunday of Advent

Prepared for the Lord In the classic Disney movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, the dwarves go off to work with picks and shovels over their shoulders singing joyfully: “Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it’s off to work we go.” In our Advent song “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” we join that happy work song of the seven dwarves. Our Advent foreman, John the Baptist, shouts, “Shoulder your pick and shovel and make straight your crooked ways; fill in your valleys and level your mountains – prepare the way of the Lord.” Let us all recapture the true meaning of this holy season; a time to prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ. We do this by carving out space in our mountains of commitments for prayer and liturgical celebration. Please note the special celebrations on Tuesday, December 8 in honor of the Immaculate Conception (a holy day of obligation), Saturday, December 12 in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the penance services in our area. During this Advent season and as we begin the Year of Mercy, let us also prepare ourselves by filling up the low levels of our generosity and reducing the size of our own mountain of selfcenteredness. This can be done by extending mercy to others by kind outreach to the needy and charity towards all we meet. Let each one of us heed the voice of John the Baptist, and like those dwarves in the movie, joyfully engage in the work ahead of us. In this case it is our joyful Advent work, a time to prepare ourselves for the coming of the Lord. Peace. Fr. Tom Penance Services: 7:30pm: Fr. Serra = Thurs., Dec. 17. Sacred Heart = Tues., Dec. 22. St. Mary’s Palmdale = Wed., Dec. 23 Immaculate Conception – This solemnity and holy day of obligation is this Tuesday, December 8. The holy day schedule is: Monday Vigil 5:30pm; Tuesday 7:00am, 9:00am School Mass, 12:00 noon,5:30pm and 7:30pm (Spanish). Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession and Mass – Please join Sacred Heart parish community on December 12, for the Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession and Mass. The procession leaves Jackman and 10th St. West at 12:30pm and proceeds to the Church for Mass at 2:00pm. Bishop Alex Salazar will join us for this event. It is a wonderful celebration of the patroness of the Americas as well as a great Advent event to prepare us for Christmas. Second Collection – Next Sunday we will have a second collection which benefits the Retirement Fund for Religious. This appeal asks us to recall those men and women religious whose ministry nourished our faith, served our church, and strengthened our nation. Today, more than 37,000 women and men religious are now past age 70 and their institutions struggle daily with the spiraling costs of health care. Please give generously.

Preparado para el Señor En la película clásica de Disney “Blanca Nieves y los Siete Enanitos”, los enanos van a trabajar con picos y palas sobre sus hombros llenos de alegría cantando: “Hi, Ho, Hi, Ho, it’s off to work we go”. En nuestro canto de Adviento: “O Ven, O Ven, Emmanuel”, nos sumamos a este feliz canto de trabajo con los siete enanito. Nuestro facilitador de Adviento es Juan el Bautista que grita: “Preparen el camino del Señor, hagan rectos sus senderos. Todo valle será rellenado, toda montaña y colina, rebajada— preparen el camino del Señor.” Hermanos/as, permitamos recuperar el verdadero sentido de esta temporada santa; pues, es un tiempo de preparación para la venida de Cristo. Esto lo hacemos para delimitar el espacio de las montañas de nuestros compromisos para la oración y la celebración litúrgica. Por favor, tengan en cuenta la celebración del 8 de Diciembre, donde celebramos la Inmaculada Concepción (día santo y de obligación), el sábado 12 de Diciembre, la celebración en honor a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, así como los Ritos Penitenciales en nuestra Zona. Durante este tiempo que comenzamos el Adviento y el Año de la Misericordia, también nosotros debemos prepararnos rellenando los niveles bajos de nuestra generosidad y de reducir el tamaño de nuestra montaña egocéntrica. Esto lo podemos hacer a través de la ampliación de la misericordia a los demás, extendiendo la ayuda a los necesitados y siendo caritativos con los que nos reunimos. Deje que cada uno de nosotros escuche la voz de Juan el Bautista y así como los enanitos de la película rumbo al trabajo, vayamos con el con gozo y alegría por delante. En este caso, nuestra alegría de Adviento en el trabajo, es la preparación para la venida del Señor. Paz. P. Tomás.

Ritos Penetenciales A LAS 7:30PM—Jueves 17 de Dic.: P. Serra. Martes 22 de Dic.: Sagrado Corazón. Miércoles 23 de Dic.: Santa María de Palmdale.

Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepcion, Dic 8 —Horario de las Misas: Vigilia, lunes 7 de Diciembre 5:30PM. Martes 8 de Diciembre: 7AM; 9AM (Misa de la Escuela); 12:00PM; 5:30PM & 7:30PM en español.

Segunda Colecta—El próximo domingo habrá una Segunda Colecta, esta será para el Fondo de los Sacerdotes y Religiosas Retirados. Este llamado nos permite recordar a todos los hombres y mujeres religiosos cuyo ministerio alimenta nuestra fe, sirviendo a nuestra Iglesia fortaleciendo a nuestra nación. Hoy día, más de 37, 000 hombres y mujeres sacerdotes y religiosas cuentan con alrededor de 70 años y sus instituciones luchan diariamente con el aumento de los costos del cuidado de su salud. Por favor den con generosidad.

The Happenings Dec 6, 2015

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2nd Sunday of Advent

National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis 23,000 youth from across the country descended upon Indianapolis from November 19-21 to encounter the love of Christ more deeply. Every state was represented at this gathering, which was a three day event comprised of conferences, prayer, workshops, Mass, adoration, activities, concerts, and more. The theme this year was, “Here I am Lord” and the whole experience was an invitation to a closer relationship with our Lord. 17 youth from Sacred Heart attended accompanied by Fr. Tom as their chaplain along with 8 chaperones. The youth experienced God in a new way and were able to see that there are so many others around the country that share their same beliefs. The next NCYC will be held in 2017. Thank you to all those who helped support making this trip possible!

Ministry News

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Sacred Heart School Tues., Dec. 8 School/Parish Mass at 9:00am Thurs., Dec. 10 Student and Athlete of the Month awards at morning assembly; K, 1st, 2nd, 6th, 7th, & 8th Field trip to LPAC Fri., Dec. 11 Noon Dismissal; Christmas program at 7pm in the church (students need to be in their classroom at 6:30pm) Box tops & Labels: Sacred Heart School is collecting labels from Campbell’s products and box tops for education from General Mills. Scrip Sold in the office during School h ours

Simbang Gabi The Filipino Ministry would like to invite you to the Simbang Gabi celebration at the Cathedral on Dec. 15. Bus fare is $10.00,. It is a first come first serve basis. Please call Josie (661) 406-3446; Gloria - (661) 726-0639; Alex/Trudy -(661)7236922; Lucy -(661)202-0352. The bus leaves at 2:00pm from the Sacred Heart parking lot. Simbang Gabi Celebration at Sacred Heart Church will be on Dec. 19 at the 5:30pm Mass. Reception to follow in the Kennedy Hall. Come one come all!

Confirming Disciples Mark your calendars! Mandatory Parent Meeting

Year 1 Faith Day: Sunday, Dec. 13: 11:00am Mass. Parent and Teen Faith Day (One parent must attend with teen). 12:00pm to 2:15pm in the Kennedy Center. Year 2 Faith Day: Sunday, Dec. 13: 2:45pm to 6:30 includes Mass. Parent and teen Faith Day (one parent must attend with teen). ***Parents with teens in both years please call the office to arrange one session to attend.

Youth Ministry Mon., Dec. 7: 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Kennedy Ctr. Sisters of Strength : 6:30 to 8:00pm Youth House. Next Meeting Dec. 9 Band of Brothers : 6:30 to 8:00pm Youth House. Next Meeting Dec. 10 Service Opportunities: Please sign up for the following service opportunities by calling the youth office or emailing us at [email protected]. Dec. 6th- Help distribute Christmas Trees and Wreaths Dec 12, 19, 26.-Sign up to sell Church Calendars after Sunday Masses: Two hours for each shift.

Las Posadas Trip to Olvera Street December 21, 2015 Youth ministry will take our annual trip to Olvera Street to attend the Las Posadas procession! Spaces are limited. You must turn in your permission slip and fee in order to hold your space. Tickets are $15.00 each (teens are the priority). Tickets will sell out fast so don’t wait.

Ministry News One Life LA The second annual OneLife LA event is Saturday, January 23, 2016! You are invited to join thousands in declaring a commitment to valuing and protecting all human life, particularly the most vulnerable in our community. Speakers will be: Patricia Heaton, Nick Vujicic, Mama Hill, Lianna Rebolledo and many more. We hope to see you there! Register today at: http://onelifela.org/ register/.

Rosary Rally The Legion of Mary will be holding a Public Square Rosary Rally this Saturday : Date: December 12 Time: 12 Noon Location: Boeing Plaza (on the corner of Lancaster Blvd. and Sierra Hwy)

Sacred Heart Choir Christmas Concert Sacred Heart’s 9:30 choir will also be presenting a concert on Christmas Eve prior to the Midnight Mass. This concert will commence at 10:45pm in the Church. All are invited!

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“Pray, pray very much...” All are welcome to are welcome to attend and pray the Rosary for world peace.

Baptism Class, Dec 15, 6:30 PM, Kennedy Center No Classes on December 23, 24, 30, 31 . Religious Education is collecting any condition used ink jet and laser cartridges, old cell phones, PDA, broken cameras, MP3 players. Help us keep these items from entering our landfills while helping us raise money for our ministry. Drop your items in the ORE office collection boxes. Thank You for your support. A special thank you to Panera Bread in Lancaster for their generous donation to our Night in Bethlehem.

In the Spotlight

December 8th is our national holyday because our country is dedicated to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. Mary is chosen to be the “new Eve” and is conceived without original sin. The Fathers of the Church reflected upon her motherhood and upon the words of today’s Gospel which we hear the angel proclaim when he greets Mary, "Hail full of grace! The Lord is with you." As the Church meditated upon the words "full of grace", what could they mean and what is the significance of the angel proclaiming Mary full of grace? Prior to the actual conception of Jesus Christ she is proclaimed "full of grace". As the Church reflected on that, the Church realized through revelation and through faith, that Mary was conceived without sin, that her conception was immaculate. That is what this feast day celebrates. It celebrates Mary’s unique role, her cooperation with God in the mystery of redemption, in the Word made flesh. Mary Immaculate, pray for us!

Our Parish Family Christmas Masses Dec 24th 4pm in the Church 4pm in the Kennedy Hall 6pm in the Church 8 pm in the Kennedy (Spanish) 10:45 Christmas Concert church 12pm Midnight Mass Dec 25th 8am in the Church 10am in the Church 12pm in the Church (Spanish)

Advent Activities at a Glance

Immaculate Conception Dec 8th Holy Day of Obligation

Misa en Honor a San Juan Diego, 7:30pm

Jueves 10 de Diciembre 2015

Mass in honor of St. Juan Diego Wed., December 9th at 7:30 pm Sat, December 12th at 4am In the Church

Sat, Dec 19 at 5:30pm Mass

Monday, Dec 7th: 5:30pm Vigil Mass Tuesday, Dec 8th: 7:00am 9:00am 12noon 5:30pm 7:30pm (Spanish)

Conferencia: Nuestra Señora del Camino, 7:30PM. Invitado especial: Sr. Dn. Arturo Barragán Coordinador de Formación Diaconal Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles

Viernes 11 de Diciembre 2015 Concierto & Conferencia 7:30PM Invitados especiales: Lori & Juvenal Juárez

Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration Sat, Dec 12 Sábado 12 de Diciembre 2015 Procession at 12:30pm starting on 10 Mañanitas a la Virgen de Guadalupe con St . W. & Jackman MARIACHI Mass at 2:00pm with Rev. Salazar, y Artistas invitados 4:00AM. Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles PROCESIÓN 12PM. Fiesta at 3:30pm with Mariachi, MexiSANTA MISA 2:00PM. can food, and much more in the KenCelebrante Principal: nedy Ctr.

Simbang Gabi Celebration

Mass Schedule:

Celebración Guadalupana Miércoles 9 de Diciembre 2015

Las Mañanitas

Feast of the

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Las Posadas Sat. Dec 21 at 6:30pm Kennedy Ctr.

Penance Services Sacred Heart: Tues. Dec 22 at 7:30pm St. Mary’s: Wed. Dec 23 at 7:30pm Fr. Serra: Thurs Dec 17 at 7:30pm

Most Rev. Alexander Salazar D.D., V.G. Obispo Auxiliar, L. A. Concelebrantes: Rev. Tom Baker Pastor Rev. Raymont Medina P.A. Rev. Gerald Osuagwu P. A.

FIESTA 3:30PM. Variedad Artística con Mariachi, comida mexicana sana diversión animada por el grupo musical LOS APENITAS y mucho más (Salón Kennedy).

Advent Reflections

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Our Parish Family Perpetual Adoration Adorers are needed: SUN 11:00PM – 12midnight MON 8:00AM – 9:00 AM 5:00PM – 5:30 PM 6:00PM – 7:00 PM TUES 7:30AM – 8:00 AM 4:00PM – 5:00 PM 5:00PM – 5:30 PM 6:00PM – 7:00 PM 8:00PM – 9:00 PM 10:00PM – 11:00 PM WED 1:00AM – 2:00 AM 6:00PM – 7:00 PM THURS 2:00AM – 3:00 AM 10:00AM – 11:00 AM 3:00PM – 4:00 PM 5:00PM – 5:30 PM FRI 12:00AM – 1:00 AM 1:00AM – 2:00 AM 7:30AM – 8:00 AM If you can serve, please call Jessica at 948-4604. Thank You.

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St. Vincent de Paul We wish to thank everyone that participated in any way with our food drive. Everyone received a turkey with his or her Thanksgiving basket. If you wish to become a member of St. Vincent de Paul, give us a call at 942-3222 or come over to 45058 any M-W-TH or Sat between 9am -12 noon. God bless you all.

Calendar Sales 2016 Sacred Heart Catholic Calendars in English and Spanish will be sold for $3 after all Masses. The proceeds go to support Youth Ministry.

Christmas Trees Pre-ordered Christmas Trees will be available for pick up this weekend Dec 5, 6. There are also a limited number of trees available for sale.

Below: Office of Religious Education preparing Operation Christmas Child. This activity was spearheaded by FBI and SPY kids.

Gift Shop December Special Buy one, get one 50% off on selected products in the gift shop. Stop by and pick up that very special Christmas Gift for

Christmas Poinsettias We invite you to bring potted poinsettias in honor of family members and friends living and deceased. These poinsettias will be used to decorate our Church at Christmas. Please bring them to the Church no later than December 23rd. Also, tape the name of the loved on e on the pot and they will be included in our Christmas Masses and prayers.

Below: Encounter: A Ministry for Young adults spent a time of prayer together before the Blessed Sacrament. Dcn. Greg led the Holy Hour.

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Masses for the Week December 5-December 11, 2015 Saturday 5:30pm Sunday

Eduardo Torres, RIP

6:45am

Deborah Loggins, RIP

8:00am

Yae & Jim Humm, RIP

9:30am

Alice Wilkes, Liv

For those among us who are sick, that they know Christ’s comforting presence, in our community’s care for them and their families, especially for: Pam Flores, David Buschmeyer, Raquel Pagaduan, Marc Angleo Pagaduan,

Readings for the Week

11:00am For All Parishioners Monday: Tuesday:

12:45pm Jose Ventura, RIP

Monday Tuesday

2:30pm

Angelica Bustos, RIP

5:30pm

Evelyn Sain, RIP

7:00am

Matt Adams, RIP

5:30pm

Rachelle Adrian, RIP

7:00am

David Moeller, Liv

9:00am

Ma. Luisa Bustos, RIP

12:00pm Dcn. Cletus & Erleen Didier, RIP 5:30pm

Abraham Trejo, RIP

7:30pm

Ramona C. Feijoo, RIP

Wednesday 7:00am

5:30pm

Juanita Escobedo, Liv Anthony & Jane Gugliotte, RIP/Liv

Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 5:17-26 Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18

Today’s Gospel John proclaims a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. All flesh shall see the salvation of God (Luke 3:1-6).

Thursday 7:00am

Joseph Napoles, RIP

Evangelio de Hoy

5:30pm

Scott & Loretta Clip

7:00am

Lillian Doll, Rip

5:30pm

Dcn. John Charters, RIP

Juan proclama un bautismo de arrepentimiento para el perdón de los pecados. Todos podrán ver la salvación de Dios (Lucas 3:1-6)

Friday

Parish Information Parish Office Phone: (661) 942-7122 / 942-4830 Fax: (661) 945-4255 Email: [email protected] Website: sacredheartlancaster.org Facebook: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lancaster-CA Hours: Mon- Sat 10:00am-5:00pm (closed 12 - 1pm) Religious Education Phone: (661) 948-3011 Website: sacredheartore.weebly.com Download the app: Sacred Heart ORE Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00am-5:00pm (closed 12 - 1pm). Closed Friday. Sacred Heart School Phone: (661) 948-3613 Principal: Mr. David Schatz Website: shsav.org Hours: Mon - Thurs 7:30am- 3:30pm; Fri: 7:30am - 2:00pm

Youth Ministries Phone: (661) 945-8743 Catholics in Action Confirming Disciples Hispanic Ministry Encargado: Heriberto Cayetano Phone: (661) 942-7853 Hours: Mon - Fri 10:00am - 5:00pm (closed 12 - 1pm) Funerals Please call the parish office 942-7122 Building Campaign Phone: (661) 947-7122 Website: buildsacredheartchurch.org Facebook: Build Sacred Heart Church Deacons Deacon Greg Halamicek Deacon Fermin Herrera Deacon Dale Reynolds Deacon Ron Routolo Deacon Jason Schalow

Pastoral Intern: Egren Gomez Perpetual Adoration Sunday 7:00pm– Saturday 9:00am Saturday 7:00pm– Sunday 6:00am Novena- Tuesday : 6:00pm Liturgy of the Hours Weekdays: 5:00pm Gift Shop Saturday: 4:00pm –7:00pm Sunday:7:30am –7:30pm Closed during Masses Anointing of the sick/ Ministry to the sick Please call the parish office to arrange for anointing for someone who is seriously ill or preparing for surgery. If ill, homebound or hospitalized we can visit upon request. Safeguard the Children Linda Gonzalez: (661) 949-8890

Dec. 6, 2015

2nd Sunday of Advent

NCYC HIGHLIGHTS