January 10, 2016

The Baptism of the Lord

Sunday Mass Schedule Misas de los domingos

Rev. Bill Barman, Pastor/Párroco

Parish Office Hours Horas de Oficina

Rev. Randy Guillen, Parochial Vicar/Vicario

Mon - Sat / Lunes a Sábado: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Rev. Loc Tran, Parochial Vicar/Vicario

Sunday/Domingo: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Deacon Ricardo Barraza Deacon Anthony Bube Deacon Tin Nguyen Deacon Tim O’Donoghue

Closed from 12 noon to 1:00 pm / Cerrado de 12 medio dia a 1:00 pm

Saturday Vigil Mass / Misa del sábado:

5:00 pm ............English Vigil Mass 6:30 pm .... Vietnamese Vigil Mass Sunday Mass / Misa del domingo:

6:30 am ...............................English 8:00 am .............................. Español 10:00 am .............................English 12:00 noon ......................... Español 5:00 pm ...............................English 7:00 pm .............................. Español Holy Days as announced Dias Santos seran anunciados

11712 N. Hewes, Orange, CA 92869 Tel. (714) 633-5800 Fax. (714) 633-8364 Website: lapurisima.net email: [email protected]

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The Baptism of the Lord SCHEDULE

CALLED TO SERVE

Sacrament of Reconciliation Confesión: Saturdays / Sábados................... 8:30 am Tuesday/martes......................... 6:00 pm

For many weeks now, we have been celebrating the appearance of the divine presence in human form. As a child, he came to Mary and Joseph, was seen by the shepherds, and then by some wandering magi from the East. Today we celebrate another showing, later in time, to a group gathered at the Jordan River.

Eucharistic Perpetual Adoration Adoración Perpetua del Santisimo 21st Day of the Month ............... 7:00 am .... until 6:15 am the following Morning. 21 dia del mes ............................ 7:00 am hasta las 6:15 am de la mañana siguiente.

John hesitated to baptize Jesus, whom he recognized as “one mightier than I.” But he did as Jesus asked, and the “Holy Spirit descended” and heaven’s voice spoke to Jesus, “You are my beloved Son.” Jesus was beginning his public life of teaching and service. Soon he would start calling others to join him.

Sacrament of Baptism/Bautismo: Saturdays / Sábados................. 10:00 am

Peter was one of the first to be called by Jesus. In today’s second reading, he announces the heart of the message, “peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.” Peter was called, and you and I are called to spread that message and to serve God’s word. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Sacrament of Matrimony/Bodas: Saturdays / Sábados................................ .......... 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm, & 3:30 pm Funerals/Funerales: Call the Parish Office Llame a la Oficina de la Parroquia

LECTURAS DE HOY Isaías 42:1-4, 6-7 Salmo 29 [28] Hch 10:34-38 Lucas 3:15-16, 21-22

TODAY’S READINGS Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-38 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

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TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

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a costumbre del bautismo infantil debe ser mucho más que un acto social o una tradición cultural, donde el ropón y los regalos son más importantes que la doctrina cristiana, y los padrinos se escogen no por su buen ejemplo sino por su cuenta bancaria. Según los Hechos de los Apóstoles, familias enteras se bautizaban cuando el padre de familia decidía hacerse cristiano. Esta práctica de bautizar, no solo al nuevo creyente sino también a su mujer y a sus hijos, poco a poco, quedó solo en bautizar los niños del original creyente. El mundo en aquel tiempo estaba basado sobre la familia así como muchas culturas latinas de hoy.

El bautizo infantil nació en la Iglesia primitiva y al pasar de los siglos llegó a transformarse en un rito religioso muy importante en la catequesis del nuevo cristiano. El niño viste de ropita blanca que recuerda la presencia de Cristo en su alma, se le regala una vela que lo invita a brillar con la luz de Cristo y se le da una madrina o un padrino que le enseñará a vivir en Cristo. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

MASS INTENTIONS

JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY

Saturday, January 9 5:00 pm Joanne Taylor  6:30 pm Hoang Vu 

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Sunday, January 10 6:30 am Luz Cao  8:00 am Manuel & Catalina Vasquez  10:00 am Kathleen Shayely  12:00 pm Bertin Moreno  5:00 pm Pete Jimenez  7:00 pm Francisco Ochoa  Monday, January 11 6:30 am Raphael Rovere  7:00 pm Manuel & Amelia Serrano  Tuesday, January 12 6:30 am Marie Lout  7:00 pm Domino & Maria  Wednesday, January 13 66:30 am Moises Oller  7:00 pm Intention of Phi Martin Thursday, January 14 6:30 am Marie Lou  7:00 pm Marie Lou  Friday, January 15 6:30 am Marie Lou  8:15 am Jimmy & Lito Sales 

WE PRAY FOR.. / OREMOS POR... Please join us in lifting the following people up in prayers: Por favor, oren junto con nosotros para las siguientes personas : Anders Martin Berg, Jr.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM / BUATISMOS We welcome the following members who were baptized into the faith community on January 2, 2016: Ashely Ivette Hernandez Destiny Ariadne Sanchez

January 10, 2016

January 10, 2016 Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

ittingly, this Jubilee Year of Mercy is also the Lectionary’s Year of Luke, for Luke’s Gospel highlights God’s mercy in finding the lost, healing the sick, restoring the broken, comforting the sorrowful, forgiving the sinner through Jesus’ ministry. But before doing, Luke’s Jesus is always praying. As practical moderns programmed to measure worth by productivity, we instinctively appreciate the Jubilee’s call to embrace the practical challenges of our baptism. But today Luke focuses not on Jesus being baptized, but on Jesus praying after baptism. So must we pray to become the disciples we are called to be, that the Spirit empower us to do what disciples are called to do. Imitating Jesus’ openness to the Spirit will enable us to cooperate with the grace that transforms us into “beloved sons [and daughters] . . . in whom the Father is well pleased,” living out, in this Jubilee Year of Mercy, the extraordinary potential of our baptism. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

AÑO JUBILAR DE LA MISERICORDIA 10 de enero de 2016 Fiesta del Bautismo del Señor

providencial que este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia Q uecoincida con el año C del Leccionario, que es cuando toca leer los domingos el Evangelio de Lucas el cual subraya la misericordia de Dios, encontrando lo perdido, sanando a los enfermos, restableciendo lo separado, consolando a los tristes, perdonando al pecador por medio del ministerio de Jesús. ¡Pero antes de que esto suceda, Lucas presenta a Jesús orando! Como prácticas modernas programadas para medir el costo por medio de la productividad, nosotros intuitivamente apreciamos el llamado del Jubileo incluyendo los desafíos prácticos de nuestro Bautismo. Pero hoy Lucas se concentra no en que Jesús se bautiza, sino en Jesús orando después de su bautizo. Así que debemos orar para convertirnos en los discípulos a los que estamos llamados a ser, que el Espíritu pueda empoderarnos hacer lo que los discípulos estamos llamados a ser. Imitando la apertura de Jesús al Espíritu nos permitirá cooperar con la gracia que nos transforma en “amados hijos e hijas” “en quien el Padre se complace”, viviendo en este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia, el extraordinario potencial de nuestro Bautismo. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP MEETING

BLESSING OF THE VEHICLES

The next meeting for the Women's Fellowship Group will be this Saturday, January 16, from 10:00 - 11:00 am. We will meet in the Conference Room of the Community Center. Please join us for study of this Sunday's Scripture readings, prayer, fellowship, and refreshments. Please call Marian at (714) 997-7658, with any questions.

On the weekend of January 16-17, the priests and deacons of our parish would be glad to offer a blessing of your motor vehicle! New or used, on two wheels or four, without prejudice, as long as each driver is open to asking the Lord to be a patient and good driver. We will meet you at the exits of each of the parking lots with holy water at hand. A donation for support of the homeless will be accepted. “I promise to be a good driver, to obey the laws of the road, and to thank God each day for the abundant blessing of owning a vehicle. I will graciously pray for errant drivers. Amen”

43RD OBSERVANCE OF THE ROE V. WADE SUPREME COURT DECISION In observance of the Supreme Court Decision Roe v. Wade, that legalized abortion, Bishop Vann invites all the Catholic community to observe the day as a Day of Reparation. Catholics are encouraged to practice fasting, abstinence, and prayer on that day. You are also invited to attend an Evening Prayer on Thursday, January 22, 2016 to pray for an end to abortion and a renewed respect for all human life in American society. The service will begin at 7:00 pm in the Arboretum of Christ Cathedral, 13280 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove. There will be witness speakers and on this occasion we will also honor Theresa Sherrin, Founder of Precious Life Shelter in Los Alamitos. A reception and ministry fair will follow in the 1st Floor of the Cultural Center.

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TRINITY GUILD NEEDS Next time you are at the grocery store, pick up an extra box of cereal for the Trinity Guild pantry. We have a great need for cereal as well as any non perishable foods. Donations can be placed in baskets at the entry to the church. If you have extra fruit or vegetables for the pantry, you may drop them off at the Parish Office. You may also drop your donations at the Food Pantry on Mondays and Fridays from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon or on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday of the month. We continue to ask for your monetary donations as well. Please make your checks payable to La Purísima and write Trinity Guild in the memo section so that it can be applied directly to the Trinity Guild fund. Many blessings for all of your support.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT THURSDAY, JANUARY 21

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 7:45 AM - 2:00 PM Thank you for participating in our past blood drives! The Knights of Columbus Council 4922 is sponsoring another blood Drive, Sunday January 31, 2016 at La Purísima Church from 7:45 am till 2:00 pm. If you are interested: Please sign up online at:

www.RedCrossBlood.org Use Sponsor Code for La Purísima or contact Kurt Barton at (714) 396-1375, email at [email protected] or Tony (714) 307-0558, [email protected].

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 4922

The Parish Perpetual Day of Adoration is the 21st day of the month immediately after the morning Mass until 6:15 am the following morning. Come and spend some quiet time with the Lord.

ADORACIÓN PERPETUA DEL SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO JUEVES, 21 DE ENERO El día de Adoración Perpetua del Santísimo Sacramento es el 21 del mes. Adoración comienza después de la Misa de la mañana hasta las 6:15 am de la mañana siguiente. Venga y dedique un poco de tiempo a solas con el Señor.

THANK YOU

FOR YOUR GIFT OF TIME, TALENT, & TREASURE IN 2015

PREPARACIÓN MATRIMONIAL DE LA PURÍSIMA Las fechas de las sesiones de Preparación Matrimonial serán todos los miércoles, del 8 de abríl hasta el 15 de junio de 7:00 pm a 9:00 pm en el salón de la escuela La Purísima. El precio de las sesiones es $85.00 por pareja, para cubrir el costo de los materiales. Para obtener más información, por favor visite la oficina o llame al (714) 633-5800. January 10, 2016

We thank everyone who has supported La Purísima Church this past year with their time, talent, and financial contributions and look forward to support from all of our parishioners in 2016. If you need a convenient way to make donations, we encourage you to look into our electronic giving options. As the pace of life speeds up you may find electronic giving a most welcome way to make contributions. Visit: www.lapurisima.net or contact the Parish Office for more information (714) 633-5800.

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