St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church We are a united Eucharistic community, rich in diversity, that lives and proclaims the Gospel of Christ. Somos una comunidad Eucarística unida, rica en diversidad, que vive y comparte el Evangelio de Cristo. 151 S. Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 (626) 793-0693 Fax (626) 793-0733 www.stphiliptheapostle.org December 29, 2019 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Mass Schedule Sunday Saturday Vigil: 5PM Sunday: 7AM, 9:15AM, 11AM 12:30PM (Spanish), 5PM (Life Teen) Weekday Monday-Friday: 6:30AM & 12:05PM Saturday: 8AM Parish Center Mon. through Fri.: 9 — 12 & 1 — 8PM *(Friday closes at 6PM)* Saturday & Sunday: 9 — 1PM Pastor, Fr. Tony Gomez, ext. 104, Associate Pastor, Fr. William Gil, ext. 105, Pastor Emeritus, Fr. Joe Moniz Deacon, William Landa Sr. Teresita Keliher, SND ext. 109 David Landa ext. 107 Director of Finance Casey Jurecki ext. 106 Director of Communications Susan Seley [email protected] Bulletin & Technology Specialist Phyllis Park ext. 103 Receptionist Carmen Partida ext. 100 Religious Education Coordinator Susie Lopez ext. 108 Youth Director Luke Brooks ext. 116 [email protected] St. Philip the Apostle School 1363 Cordova Street (626) 795-9691 Principal: Jennifer Ramirez Today’s Readings Prayer for Vocations Presider Mass Schedule* First Reading: Kindness to a father will Loving God, during this Year of Mercy, not be forgotten, firmly planted against Saturday, December 28 you call us through our baptism in the the debt of your sins — a house raised in 5PM Fr. William Gil Spirit to continue the mission of your Sunday, December 29 justice to you. (Sir 3:14) beloved Son, Jesus. 7AM Fr. Joe Moniz Psalm: Blessed are those who fear the Open us to listen attentively for your 9:15 Fr. William Gil Lord and walk in his ways. (Ps 128) invitation and empower us to respond 11AM Fr. Steven Way Second Reading: And let the peace of to your call. 12:30 Fr. William Gil Christ control your hearts, the peace Inspire women and men to follow the 5PM Fr. Chris Iwancio into which you were also called in one path of service. Saturday, January 4 body. And be thankful. (Col 3:15) 5PM Fr. William Gil Together may we build up the Church Sunday, January 5 Gospel: When the magi had departed, to be a vibrant sign of your presence in 7AM Fr. John Hopkins behold, the angel of the Lord appeared our world. 9:15 Fr. Joe Moniz to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, We offer this prayer in the name of your 11AM Fr. Steven Way take the child and his mother, flee to Son, Jesus, through the power of the 12:30 Fr. William Gil Egypt, and stay there until I tell Holy Spirit. 5PM Fr. William Gil you.” (Mt 2:13a) Amen. *Schedule is subject to change Family life is rooted in the unconditional love of God as witnessed by the Holy Family. RCIA God's call: RCIA Mass Intentions Here is a chance to search more deeply Sat. 5PM Alex Gonzalez () into the Catholic Faith. Dec. 28 Helen Jung It is an opportunity to ask questions and share with others on your faith journey. Sun. 7AM Joseph Tenberge () Dec. 29 9:15 Piega Family We provide an occasion to deepen your Pray for the Sick Robert Lirette relationship with God through prayer and 11AM Miguel Aguilar Please remember in your prayers all study of the Bible. Our intent is also to the sick of our parish, especially: provide a better understanding of the 12:30 Rosalio & Cristina Robles () Marlene Stang, Michael Glenn, Mass we assist at each week. Call our 5PM All Parishioners Ameera Abdelaziz, Larry Holdridge, Parish Center and check with Sr. Tere- Lindy Loya, Mary Flynn, Callie sita for more information. Please call Mon. 6:30 Gates Family Hatcher, Steven Dietrich, Lynn Yanez, (626) 793-0693 ext. 109. Dec. 30 Virginia Schimmoller James Fazekas, Maria Juarez, Elhyza RCIA New Meeting Date &Time 12:05 Elvira Jimenez Nibnibungco, Enrique Portillo, Erica Sunday 10:30AM Jim Joyce Whitehead, Christine Papin, Ken Please call Sr. Teresita for more details. Tue. 6:30 Derek Medina Whaley, Barbara Ower, Chris Halajian, Dec. 31 Al Chavez Michelle Winschel, Joyce Nores, Vir- 12:05 All Parishioners ginia Schimmoller, Sarah Hinojosa, Weekly Bible Reading Wed. 12:05 Special Intentions Sydney Young, Christine Drucker, Ser- Monday: 1 Jn 2:12-17/Ps 96:7-8a, 8b-9, Jan. 1 Helen Jung gio Camacho, Theresa Soh, Elizabeth 10/Lk 2:36-40 Colleen Gates Soh, Michael Gates, Mary Kelly, David Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21/Ps 96:1-2, 11-12, Thur. 6:30 Michelle Winschel Pickney, Donald Swanson, Andres 13/Jn 1:1-18 Jan. 2 Rosa de la Rosa Arellano, Maria Fuentes, Robert Mor- Wednesday: Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 12:05 Renato Martinez gan, Esther Woo Jan, Isabella Diecks, 8/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 Maria Curtis Mia Salgado, Veronica Jimenez, Jim Thursday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, Fri. 6:30 Jess Collaso, Jr. () Joyce, Renato Martinez, Rosa de la 3cd-4/Jn 1:19-28 Jan. 3 12:05 Bill Clark () Rosa, Maria Curtis, Elvira Jimenez, Friday: 1 Jn 2:29—3:6/Ps 98:1, 3cd-4, 5- Mary Stankey () Derek Medina, & Al Chavez. 6/Jn 1:29-34 Jess Collaso, Jr. () Remember, also, all those who care Saturday: 1 Jn 3:7-10/Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9/ Sat. 8AM William Fyler, Jr. () for the sick and elderly, that they may Jn 1:35-42 Jan. 4 Barbara Frumento () receive the strength of Christ as they Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, Helen Jung bring His healing hand to those in 10-11, 12-13/Eph 3:2-3a, Special Intentions need. 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 2 ADULT CONFIRMATION Upcoming Parish Events December 31 ● Parish Center & Ministry Building Closed ● Men’s Retreat Hiking Mass ● No Adoration January 1 ● Happy New Year!! ● 12:05PM Mass only ● Parish Center & Ministry Closed 10-12 ● Men’s Retreat 18-25 ● Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 22 ● Adult Confirmation Begins Parish Bimonthly e Newsletter Would you like to receive e newsletter twice a month? All you need is an email address. Please subscribe at https:// Not yet confirmed? bit.ly/2nWANMO. If you, or anyone you know is thinking about completing your full commitment to the Catholic Church, please plan to attend our 2020 classes. We will cover many Feast of the Holy Family topics pertaining to the Catholic Faith, and all of your spiritual and intellectual Saturday, December 28 5PM questions will be welcomed. Sunday, December 29 Classes begin January 22, and continue every Tuesday evening, from 7-8:30PM. 7AM, 9:15AM, 11AM, Led by Father Tony and Luke Brooks, [email protected]. 12:30PM (Spanish), 5PM (Youth) Mon. & Tue., December 30 & 31 INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK 6:30AM & 12:05PM Feast of Solemnity of Mary Families can be challenging. As much as they can be places of love, growth, and Wednesday, January 1, 2020 life, they can also be places of hurt, conflict, and despair. What has been your ex- 12:05PM only perience of family? There is no way around it: being human requires family life. We have to learn how to celebrate and embrace as well as forgive and under- stand. Virtue is required. St. Paul asks us to “put on heartfelt compassion, kind- Faith Direct ness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” We are asked to bear with one another During Advent we prepare our minds and forgive one another. These are tall orders for anyone, but they are not impos- and hearts for the real meaning of sible achievements. If we keep our eyes on Jesus and trust in God as the Holy Christmas, the birth of our Savior and Family did, St. Paul’s vision is obtainable. Our families can take on a sacramental Lord, Jesus Christ. With all joyous cele- character and become places where God’s love is revealed. brations, we might missed Mass. That’s where eGiving with Faith Direct can Las familias pueden ser desafiantes. Por mucho que puedan ser lugares de amor, help simplify your life. By supporting St. crecimiento y vida, también pueden ser lugares de dolor, conflicto y Philip the Apostle, both you and our desesperación. ¿Cuál ha sido tu experiencia familiar? No hay forma de evitarlo: parish can save some time and peace ser humano requiere vida familiar. Tenemos que aprender a celebrar y abrazar, of mind this holiday season. así como a perdonar y comprender. Se requiere virtud. San Pablo nos pide: Visit faith.direct/CA367 to signup. "Pónganse, pues…la compasión tierna, la bondad, la humildad, la mansedumbre, Already signed up? Log in to add your la paciencia." Se nos pide que nos soportemos y nos perdonemos mutuamente. End-of-Year contributions to your ac- Estas son órdenes difíciles para cualquiera, pero no son logros imposibles. Si count to make a one-time gift today! mantenemos nuestros ojos en Jesús y confiamos en Dios como lo hizo la Sagrada Thank you for your continued support of Familia, la visión de San Pablo se puede obtener. Nuestras familias pueden our parish family. asumir un carácter sacramental y convertirse en lugares donde se revela el amor de Dios. God bless you, Fr. Tony Gomez 3 Sunday Hospitality Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Thank you to our Passion Play Group for The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is coming up soon! Join Chris- hosting the Hospitality Table on Sunday.