This Week's News
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Read MoreTHE LONG AWAITED ONE
As the Sundays of Advent unfold the scriptures shift focus from the final coming of the Lord to his historical birth. Today’s scriptures blend the two. Isaiah’s disillusionment with the kings of his own day led him to envision an ideal king who would rule with divine approval and be led by divine wisdom. For centuries the Jewish people anticipated the arrival of that Messiah, who would usher in a blessed age when the whole world would finally dwell in justice and peace.
After centuries of such growing expectation, the preaching of John the Baptist about the imminent arrival of the Messiah could not help but provoke intense interest. The Baptist’s message about preparation for “the one who is coming” (Matthew 3:11) makes clear that Jesus is, in fact, the long-awaited one who is ushering in the new age foretold by Isaiah and all the prophets.
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Read MoreSAINT JUAN DIEGO (1474-1547) December 9
How well Mary’s own words describe Juan Diego: “God has cast down the mighty from their thrones and lifted up the lowly” (Luke 1:52). Through him, for the diverse peoples of the Americas, indigenous and immigrant, the Mother of God became known as their Mother, too. Cuauhtlatzin, his given name, means “One Who Speaks Like an Eagle,” and Juan Diego faithfully delivered the Virgin’s request that a church be built at Tepeyac where she had appeared to him.
To the skeptical bishop’s request for a sign, Our Lady showed Juan Diego roses blooming through stony ground, despite winter’s cold. When he unfolded his tilma to present them to the bishop, imprinted there was Mary’s image! Her blue sash and the flower over her womb were traditional Aztec symbols of pregnancy and new life. But her features were those of a mestiza, indicating mixed Aztec-European heritage. Thus to peoples too easily prone to a “clash of cultures,” Our Lady of Guadalupe remains the enduring icon of unity-indiversity, the fruit of our one baptism into Jesus, her Son.
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Read MoreHelp contribute to the St. Paul Building Fund to help us reduce our Diocesan Loan for the Religious Education Center.
We are planning another Bus Trip.This time we are going to the Hard Rock Casino
Date: January 16, 2020
Boarding Time: 8:45am
Departure Time: 9:00am
Location: St. Paul Parking Lot
Cost: $35.00
Refund: $20.00 free play
10% off food coupon
For more information call:- Emililia Dones: 849-5617
- Naty Fontillas 363-7541
- Paz Cajucom 599-9166
- Rose Basos 381-3845
- Virgie Monteagudo 477-0856
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Read MoreGot a Cold?
More than 100 viruses can cause colds, the world’s most common illness, and most people average about three colds every year. Once it enters the body the cold virus begins to multiply, causing sore throat, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, aches and pains, mild fever, nasal congestion and coughing.
Over-the-counter cough and cold remedies may relieve some of the symptoms, but they will not prevent, cure or even shorten the course of the illness.
To lessen your chances of coming down with a cold keep up your natural resistance through good nutrition, and get- ting enough sleep and exercise. Avoid direct contact with those who have colds, and wash your hands frequently.
This year’s Flu season is expected to be one of the worst ever and its still not to late to get a flu shot! The best de- fense against the flu is a shot. Everyone over the age of 6 months should get a shot. For patients with asthma or other lung conditions this flu is one more problem for the lungs to cope with. Patients with diabetes already have a damaged immune response so are more susceptible to flu. Breathing can easily and quickly be compromised.If you get a cold be respectful of others, cover your coughs and sneezes.
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Read MoreWinter is fast approaching and it becomes a difficult time for those who call the streets their home. Our Social Justice Ministry is once again collecting items for the homeless.
This year we will be collecting scarves, gloves, mittens and especially chapsticks.
You can leave your donations in the bins at the entrances of the church, or drop them off at the rectory office during office hours.
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Read MoreFaith in Action
Faith, Family, Community and Life
We help our local area by sponsoring an Adopt a Street. Twice a year we clean up a stretch of Florin Road near the parish. This is an activity open to all volunteers so please keep an eye out for our future date.
Our annual Crab Feed is just around the corner, scheduled for FEBRUARY 8th, 2020 so please save the date. Tickets will be going on sale towards the end of November.
As Knights, we put our Faith into Action. What a beautiful way to model God’s calling to our families. So get involved, become a Knight today. If you would like to know more about the COMMUNITY programs we are currently involved in or programs that could possibly coordinated, please reach out to us at mothersetoncouncil6922@gmail.com
Thank you.Thank you everyone for your donations that helped us fill our Thanksgiving Baskets for the needy. Your generosity was greatly appreciated.
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We would like to welcome some of our newly registered members to our parish family:
Kimberly Castilo Angel Lor Bernardo & Gabriela Rivas Kevin Cathy Jorge Maldonado Saul & Jesse Ruiz Misael & Beatriz Ceja Eleuterio & Nancy Melchol Glenn & Teresa Sacro Jose & Fabiola Cortes Carlos & Alicia Morales Patricia Sanchez Miguel & Yolanda Deorta Keshawn Morris Sr Elizabeth U. Siguenza RVM Rafael Enriquez Evans & Gladys Mureithi Sherry Ann Taeu Virgilio & Sylvia Faundo Thomas & Heidi Murphy Joel & Carolina Torres Paola Ferniza Andy & Amie Nguyen Israel & Norma Valdez Rogelio & Janet Federigan Alberto & Cristina Nunez Jose & Gabriela Vargas Jesus Flores Hugo Ornelas Miguel & Soledad Villalobos Miguel & Norma Fuented Brandie Padilla James Wachira Johana Garcia Manuel & Edith Paramo Theresa Welle Aldo & Miriam Gentil Jose & Lorena Puentes Jerry Yang Samuel Gonzales Celestino & Delia Pugeda Javier Zaragoza Miguel & Luz Hernandez Javier & Adriana Ramirez Manuel Zavala Fran Herzburn Jose & Maria Ramos Manuel Lavalle Jorge & Angelina Izquierdo Jose & Veronica Rangel Margarito & Alicia Ledesma Danilo & Jesusa Rigueira If you are new to our parish we welcome you and ask you to register with us so we can keep in touch.
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