December 6, 2015 SACRAMENTS SUNDAY EUCHARIST 3954 Palo Verde Avenue 5:00 p.m. Saturdays Long Beach, CA 90808-2298 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 12 noon (Spanish) WEEKDAY EUCHARIST Tel.: (562) 425-7459 church Fax: (562) 421-0475 8:00 a.m. Monday thru Friday Email: [email protected] RECONCILIATION Website: www.smgchurch.com Saturdays: 3:00 p.m. Anytime, by appointment Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 12 noon 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. BAPTISMS: Parents expecting a child, please phone Parish Office, even before the birth, regarding preparatory classes. Saturday & Sunday: Closed MARRIAGES: Please phone your parish priest at least 6 Father JOHN S. SCHIAVONE, Pastor months in advance.
MISSIONARIES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT NOVITIATE: ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Call the church office anytime. For Eucharistic care, arrange with the Ministry Fr. Celso Marquez, M.Sp.S., Novice Master Office for weekly visitation. Fr. Hugo Maese, M.Sp.S., Formation Assistant 6450 Parkcrest St. Tel: (562) 421-0808 DEVOTIONS Monday thru Friday Long Beach, CA 90808-2298 Fax: (562) 421-2867 +Rosary and Chaplet 7:20 a.m.
ST. MARIA GORETTI SCHOOL: +Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions: Friday 8:30 a.m. Tel. (562) 425-5112 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. +First Friday: Private Eucharistic Adoration: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ST. MARIA GORETTI RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Tel. (562) 248-3454 Online E-Giving available through our Parish website: Office Hours: Monday– Thursday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. www.smgchurch.com Sunday - 8a.m. – 1 p.m. NEW PARISHIONERS: Please stop by the church office to register at your earliest convenience. We need you! Welcome to our parish family. ST. MARIA GORETTI LONG BEACH
LECTORS TODAY’S LITURGY ♫ MUSIC ♫ December 5 December 12 Proper of the Day 5:00pm Trondsen Gunther
#18 December 6 December 13 8:00am Stroh/ Clark Windrim Gathering: 10:00am Windrim/ Castaneda Moons/Clark “Ready the Way” #64 12 noon Cabrera/ Lopez Arredondo/Ávila
Responsorial Psalm: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS. “The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy”” Saturday, December 5 5:00pm Gene Leyn, Rolf Trondsen, Patricia Trondsen, Preparation of the Gifts: Celeste Banares, Volunteer “Maranatha” #71 Sunday, December 6 Communion: 8:00am Yvonne Seyler, Terry Gill, Ofelia Cuellar, Dee
“There is a Longing” #402 Bopp, Volunteer 10:00am Dani Hernandez, Rhonda Rivera, Louie Moons Patty Padilla, Steven Way, Debbie Palzer Closing: 12:00pm Fannie Mendoza, Ignacio Ramirez, Adela “We Are Called” #625 Rivera, Rosa Quintana, Volunteer
Saturday, December 12 5:00pm Katherine Richardson, Bud Miller, Gloria Sisters of St. Elisabeth Convent Miller, Celeste Banares, Volunteer The Sisterhood of St. Elisabeth, a Convent of sisters who Sunday, December 13 take care of mentally challenged children and adults, invite 8:00am Ofelia Cuellar, Dee Bopp, Esther del Campo, you to see and purchase handmade religious articles made by Henedina Cooper, Hilda McAllister the sisters themselves. They have been rendering spiritual, 10:00am John Bryson, Barbara Clark, Carrie Cox, social and financial assistance to the sick and suffering who Adrienne Douglas, Volunteer, Volunteer stay at the National Psychiatric Clinic, the boarding home 12:00pm Lidia Godinez, Ignacio Ramirez, Adela for children with special needs as well as the boarding home Rivera, Rosa Quintana, Volunteer for mentally challenged adults for more than 15 years. The exposition will take place after Masses on the weekend of ALTAR SERVERS December 12-13. Please come out and support them. Saturday, December 5 St. Hedwig Catholic Church ~ 36th Annual 5:00pm G. Jondle Christmas Dinner Sunday, December 6
Will you or someone you know be alone on Christmas day? 8:00am C. McNerney You are invited to attend the St. Hedwig Catholic Church 10:00am P. Kerlagon, J. Jaramillo, D. Till 36th Annual Dinner for those who are alone on Christmas 12:00pm Missionaries of the Holy Spirit Day. The dinner will be held in Quinn Hall on December Saturday, December 12 25th at 1:00pm. There will be families to share their love 5:00pm A. Vazquez, E. Vazquez and prayers, a bounty of food, entertainment, and much Sunday, December 13 more. 8:00am G. Jondle
St. Hedwig Catholic Church, Quinn Hall (11482 Los 10:00am P. Kerlagon, J. Jaramillo, J. Castaneda Alamitos Blvd. Los Alamitos, CA 90720) 12:00pm Missionaries of the Holy Spirit
There is no charge, but reservations are required. For reservations, call Ed or Dewey Foster at (562) 598-7060 no later than December 22nd.
Cornelia Connelly School Cornelia Connelly School important upcoming dates to remember: Financial Aid and Admissions Info Night– January 7, 2016 6:00pm Admissions entrance Exam– Saturday, January 23, 2016 8:30am “God has commanded that every lofty mountain be made
low ”. Please Contact Cornelia Connelly School at (714) 776-1717 ext.221 or email [email protected] -Baruch 5:7
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH Saturday, December 5 Sat, December 5: Confessions 3:00pm (Church) 5:00 pm + Melecio Factura (Emano Family) K of C: Christmas Party 12pm (Hall) Sunday, December 6 Sun, December 6: Coffee and Donuts (Hall) 8:00 am SMG Parishioners Religious Ed. Grades 1-6 8:30am 10:00 am +Adrian Joseph Jimenez (Maria FHC I Session II 8:40 am Jimenez) Confirmation Year 1 11:30am (AMR) 12:00 noon +Esperanza Franco Villalobos RCIA 11:15am (Library) THIS WEEK 8:00am Boy Scout Troop 224 Mtg 5pm (Hall) Monday: +Ken Williams Pozole meal and Pictures with Santa Tuesday: (8:00am) +Karen Barnes 11:00am-3:00pm (Hall) (7:00pm) SMG Parishioners
Mon, December 7: SMGs Penance (Grade 8- 9am, Grade Wednesday: +Anthony & Martha Caudillo 7- 10:15am) Thursday : +Linda Vaca Tues, December 8: CODA Meeting 6:00pm ( Community Friday: Int. of Cantos Family Room) Saturday, December 12 K of C Business Meeting 7:00 (Hall) 5:00 pm +Rogelio Ordinario (Pedro Romero)
Wed, December 9: SMGs: Penance (Grade 6– 9am, Grade Sunday, December 13 5– 10:15am) 8:00 am Int. of Kevin Montano (Leo Montano) Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm 10:00 am +Frank & Coneicao Pereria (Family) (Church) 12:00 noon SMG Parishioners Lady of Guadalupe Mass Tridium In Preparation of the Feast 7:00pm To All Parishioners: (Church) Just a reminder that all donations given to our church are tax deductible. If you are a registered parishioner Thurs, December 10: AA Meeting 6:00pm (Hall) you will receive a letter at the end of the year showing Bible Study 7:00pm (AMR) your annual contributions. If you are not yet registered Lady of Guadalupe Mass Tridium In Preparation of the Feast 7:00pm please call our rectory office to get started. (Church) Church donations may help on your taxes!
Fri, December 11: Missionaries of the Holy Spirit: Apostleship of the Cross 6:45pm Knights of Columbus: (Classroom) Home Decorating for Christmas Lady of Guadalupe Mass Tridium In Preparation of the Feast 7:00pm The Knights of Columbus, Council (Church) 3629 (serving St. Cornelius, St. \Joseph, and St. Maria Goretti) will Sat, December 12: Celebration of the Feast of Our Lady once again be offering an opportunity of Guadalupe 6:00am (Church) Confessions 3:00pm (Church) to have your home decorated for the Sisterhood of St. Elisabeth Convent Christmas holiday. We look forward Craft Sale 6:00pm (Outside of Church) to assisting our senior brothers, senior Posada For Parents– Catechism (Hall) parish members or those who may require assistance in getting up that ladder to hang Sun, December 13: Religious Ed. Grades 1-6 8:30am FHC II Session II 8:40 am Christmas lights and do small outdoor decorating. Our Confirmation Year 2 11:30am (AMR) mission is to brighten your Christmas, in hope of making RCIA 11:15am (Library) your home a more festive and glorious place for your family Cub Scouts Pack 62 Pancake Breakfast and friends.
7am-1pm (Hall) We will try to accommodate all Sisterhood of St. Elisabeth Convent requests, but may need to work at a first come first serve (Outside of Church after Masses) basis.
Pennies from Heaven Requestors will need to supply their own lights and decorations, but we can offer some small hardware that may Please remember to return all baby be required to help in the decorating process. bottles, even if empty. AudioGirl Ministries will have to purchase new If you are interested in having your home decorated for ones to replace any not returned. Bottles can Christmas, please visit http://knights3629.com and submit be dropped off at the Rectory office (Mon-Friday 10-12pm, your request, or fill out the required information below and 1-5:30pm or the Religious Ed. office (Sunday 8-12pm or mail to Knights of Columbus, PO Box 718, Lakewood, CA Mon-Thurs 12-4pm). Thank you! 90714 or call (31)-738-4396 \ St. Maria Goretti Catholic School News Corner Ministry to the Sick
Do you have a family member or know someone who is unable to come to Mass? Special Eucharistic Ministers are December 1-11– Christmas Grams Sold for $1.00 available to bring Communion to our parishioners who are unable to attend Mass on Sundays because of sickness or December 17– Christmas Program 7:00pm (Hall) disability. For more information, please call the rectory. at (562) 425-7459
Schedule: Christmas 2015 If you have any questions please Sacrament of Reconciliation: contact the school office at Parish Penance Service: (562) 425-5112. Thursday, December 17th at 7:00pm Each Saturday of Advent at 3:00pm DID YOU KNOW? Masses: Christmas Vigil: Thursday December 24th, 4:00pm Shop safely this Christmas Christmas Night Mass (takes place of Midnight Mass) December 24th, 9:00pm If you let your kids go to the mall by themselves to buy Christmas: Friday, December 25th Christmas presents, you should talk to them about potential 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm (Spanish) dangers they need to guard against. Christmas is the busiest time of year for commercial retail, which means that malls January 1st is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation in our and shopping centers will be more crowded, and younger Archdiocese but there will still be the regular 8am Mass. kids and teens who are alone may be a target for kidnappers an other dangers, Talk to your children about being aware of Companion Hospice Care Volunteer Opportunity their surroundings, and where to go for help. Be in contact with them while they’re shopping, and have a check-in-place Companion Hospice Care is now recruiting volunteers for and time set if you’re splitting up. For more information our upcoming training program. Volunteers can become a please visit: http://safety.more4kids.info/186/shopping-with- needed friend to someone during the last part of their kids/ journey. Volunteers can also relieve tired caregivers for short periods of time, or help with errands and shopping. Assignments will be in your geographical area. Become a member of our team, whose goal is to promote quality of life and comfort measures. Each applicant will receive 16 hours of orientation and training from our professional team. We are conveniently located off the 605 freeway or Lake- wood Blvd. at 8130 Florence Ave., Suite 200. Downey, CA 90240. Call today and make a real difference in someone’s life! We also need help in the office, which does not require attending the patient Care Training Class. To learn more call Yovanna Volunteer Coordinator (562) 944-2711 or email us at [email protected]
Holiday Boutique
Mark your Calendars! Our Lady of Refuge is hosting a Holiday Boutique on December 5th , 9:00am-4:00pm and on December 6th, 8:30am-2:30pm. A variety of vendors offering quality items. Handmade Sea Glass, Specialty Glass and other Jewelry, Crocheted and other accessories, Hand Painted Pots, Art and Lighted Bottles, along with corporate representatives: Tupperware, Jafra, “31” bags, ViVi Jewelry, Damsel in Defense, Shaklee, Mary Kay and more! Don’t miss our $5 Pancake breakfast on Sunday 9-11am. 5295 Stearns St. Accessible via Los Coyotes Diagonal/ Clark/Stearns. For questions and more information please call (562) 597-3102 December 6, 2015 Please pray for our sick brothers and sisters . . . Larry Aguilar, Nina Arvizu Berk, Mary Kay Blackley, Steven Bopp, Frank HAVE YOU REMEMBERED YOUR Borden, Frances Boudreu, Ida Brunasso, Esperanza Caballero, Madelyn Caldwell, PARISH OR SCHOOL Max Cardona, Kris Cash, Bertha Chavira, Brooklyn Blue Chavira, John Clark, IN YOUR WILL OR TRUST ? Mary Cocks, Bill Cooper, Virgina Cooper, Trese Cordoza, David Costello, Larry Gaudy, Gloria Delgado, Barbara Duran, Altagracia Garcia, Sal Gonzales, Pat For further information, please contact the rectory or Hawthorne, Fr. Henry, Thomas Alexander Hogan, Matthew Holliday, John H. Richard Closson, Director, Trust and Estate Programs Hopkins, Frank Humphreys, Richard Joyce, James Kemeny, Mykella Kershaw, Patricia Kershaw, Mike Kolstad, Susan Kolstad, Leon Labayen, Jaime Lagana, (213)637-7472 / [email protected] Margaret Lander, Micki Larrabee, Laurie Lima, Manuel Lopez, Jack & Barbara www.estateplanning.com/trustsacc
Luera, Leo Montano, Mary Ann Mendoza, Kelly Miller, Susan Miller, Jean Our correct legal title is: Miskovich, Tom Moran, Sean Murray, Kristine Negrete, Jeffrey Newon, Paul Nicassio, Jim Niemeyer, Stella Oliva, Kathy Olivos, Joe Padilla, Patty Padilla, The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, Mike Petersen, Carol Petrumcola, Gia Quintero, Harper Reich, Kevin Reich, Patricia Reich, Suzanne Reich, Thomas Richardson, Frances Romo, Mary Ruth A Corporation Sole Romo, Richard Santos, Lisa Sielen, Toby Sturgis, Raymond Tanguay, for the benefit of: Virgie Trejano, Nick Trajano, Robert Trani, Jack Trewern, Tess Turla, St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church Theresa Vigoritto, Don Watts, Joyce Watts, Lorna Williams, Holder Long Beach, California Zimmerle, Michael Zuelke. Please continue to pray for all the sick of our parish. LITURGICAL MINISTRY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS (AT MASS)—Assist the priest at Mass distribute Holy LECTORS—Men and women needed to proclaim the Word of God at the Masses. We train. Communion to the Assembly. Contact Claire Elser 425-8846. Call John Clark 562-425-3203.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS (FOR THE SICK)—Bring the Eucharist to the homebound of MUSIC MINISTRY—Cantors, singers and musicians needed. Come join our musical groups. our parish. Once every two weeks if enough persons are available to share this ministry. Call Steve Ordonez: 562- 896-6959. Lavine Fitterer 429-4953.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD—Be a part of the team that presents the Word to ALTAR SERVERS—Students in grades 5 and up. children at their level. Text provided. Contact Lupita Stimpson (562) 673-2851. Call the Religious Ed. Office 562-248-3454.
HOSPITALITY MINISTRY (USHERS)—To serve the parish community at the Weekend Masses. Contact David Williams at (562) 221-6985.
MINISTRY OF THE WORD RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS—For those who wish to become SMG PARISH SCHOOL—K-8. Grandparents needed to read to small groups of students; Catholic, or receive First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Sponsors are also needed. Call parishioners needed to help at School Masses. Kathleen Hernandez, Principal, or Angie Rolf Trondsen (562) 897-6584. Hardt, Admin. Asst. Call School Office 425-5112.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION—Elementary Coordinator: Humberto Arredondo; BIBLE STUDY—Meets every other Thursday evening. JR. High Religious Ed and High School Confirmation Coordinator: Larry Gaudy. Call Rolf Trondsen (562) 897-6584. Religious Ed Office (562) 248-3454.
PARISH MINISTRY OF SERVICE RESPECT LIFE—Provides leadership and education on all life issues. PASTORAL COUNCIL—Consult and coordinate with the pastor on matters Membership is open to all. Call Patty Padilla 496-0750. pertaining to parish life and operation.
YOUTH MINISTRY—Grades 9-12. Contact the Religious Ed. Office 248-3454. SMGP Finance Council: The Pastor, chairman. Meets quarterly. STEWARDSHIP —All parishioners are invited to share their time, treasure and talent with others and with our Church.
MULTI-PARISH ACTIVITIES
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION--Eucharistic Adoration on the 1st Friday of each month SPIRITUAL RETREATS—To provide our community with a silent, restful atmosphere so beginning after the 8am Mass and ending at 10:00am. that we may come closer to God and deepen our prayer life. Call Margaret Lander 429-2897.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS—The world’s largest lay apostolate. Msgr. John Cawley ACCW—Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women. Meets quarterly to support the work of Council #3629 meets monthly in Molloy Hall. SMGP Reps: David Williams 221-6985 or Joe the Archdiocese. Hernandez 417-3526.
PRAYER GROUP— Meets every other Wednesday at 7:30pm. For more information SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, ST MARIA GORETTI CONFERENCE—- Call Dorothy Kemeny 429-7521. Catholic lay organization for spiritual growth through helping the needy. Meets second & fourth Thurs. of the month from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Call 562-506-5105 for more information.
OTHER PARISH ACTIVITIES
COFFEE AND DONUTS—After Sunday morning 8am and 10am Masses in Molloy Hall. Volunteers also needed to serve 2-3 times a year. Detention Ministry: Sr. Teresa,Catholic Chaplain - Los Padrinos, (562)940-8711 Call Tina Richardson 420-7325.
SENIOR SOCIAL CIRCLE—Out to lunch once a month for fellowship. All M.Sp.S. Apostleship of the Cross: Weekly classes, spiritual direction, in parishioners invited - no age minimum - call Genelle Curiel 425-7753. Spanish, Fr. Celso Marquez, M.Sp.S. 421-0808.
Boy Scouts: Troop 224 meets Sundays at 5:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. It is for boys 6th Catholic Baseball League: Boys and Girls, grades K-8. through 12th grade. We camp, hike, fish, and do many other outdoor activities. Call Call Anthony Till: (562) 938-7040 Kelly Bryson, Charter Org. Rep., at (562) 809-1550 for info, or come visit.