St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church 14085 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills, CA 91709 (909) 465-5503 ● FAX (909) 465-1683 E-mail: [email protected] ● Web site: sptacc.org Very Rev. Romy Seleccion, MS, EV, Pastor Rev. Michael Sturn, Parochial Vicar Rev. Joseph Pilotin, MS, Parochial Vicar Deacon Paul Von Ins, Pastoral Associate Deacon Pat Martinez, Deacon Tony Moralez Tacie Adams, Parish Business Manager Dear holy people of god: Second SUNDAY of ADVENT! The week of “preparing and making the Lord’s paths straight” by adhering to John the Baptist’s call, when he appeared in the desert and doing the following: “Proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins... and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the Jordan River as they acknowledged their sins.” There is a word in John the Baptist’s call that’s significant in our preparation for the Messiah’s coming; it is repentance! Repentance is an expression of reparation, atonement, and penance, which ends in earning the grace of forgiveness leading to conversion. Hence, repentance’s spiritual urgency accelerates our hope to be counted in God’s Kingdom. Accordingly, let us be receptive to John the Baptist’s gift to us - a distinct spiritual medicine, called: “Repentance Tablet!” It’s connected with God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness. Its healing effect is 100% sure; no insurance requirements; non-taxable; no expiration date; and of course, it is free! Since there are seven days a week, John the Baptist prescribed seven kinds of “Repentance Tablets” we need each day to be spiritually ready for the Messiah’s coming. They are: Tablet of Love! “Where there is hatred, let us bring love!” Loving is a ministry that never ends. Tablet of Pardon! “Where there is injury, let us bring pardon!” Let us live a reconciled and reconciling way of life. Be forgivers not faultfinders! Tablet of Faith! “Where there is doubt, let us bring faith!” Faith is the Church’s lifeblood! Be faith workers and providers. Tablet of Hope! “Where there is despair, let us bring hope!” Let us walk with hope in our hearts, and we will never walk alone. Be a hope builder! Tablet of Light! “Where there is darkness, let us bring light!” Be the “Bethlehem Star” and lead people to the manger of love. Tablet of Hospitality! Where there is rejection, hospitality is the cure. It’s simply showing your love to your guests and they feel at home in your presence! Tablet of Prayer! When we lose connection with God, the key is prayer. It’s the soul of our relationship with God and the Wi-Fi connections with him. If the Repentance Tablets are taken religiously, I believe we will be all right in our journey towards God’s Kingdom. So, my prescription to all of you during the SEASON of ADVENT is this: “Take one REPENTANCE TABLET a day to drive temptation away!” God bless you all! Romeo N. Seleccion, MS Pastor Mass Intentions & Readings for the Week Second Sunday of Advent Saturday, December 9 Wednesday, December 13 Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin St. Lucy 5:00 p.m. Faye Wong, †Richard Lovato, 8:00 a.m. †Patty & Joe Mispagel, †Donald Sheffler, †Virginia Bartolome, †Angel Maluto †Eriberto Ang, Jr., 7:00 p.m. Felix Gonzalez, †Patricia Bello, †Pastor Alvarado †Richard Gonzales, †Alfonso Robles, Jr. Thursday, December 14 Sunday, December 10 Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 85:9-14; 2 Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8 St. John of the Cross 2nd Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Ambar Mejia, Megan Malabanan, International Human Rights Day †Ted Velasco, †Norma Jose 7:30 a.m. For the People of the Parish Friday, December 15 9:00 a.m. Greyson Arellano, Paul Gough, Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Brian Hills, †Ronald Perez 8:00 a.m. Mark Nario, Roland Tadle & Family, 11:00 a.m. Odette Depala, †Nonia Rosales, †Elizabeth Cruz, †Ruben Aure †Lutgarda Yambot, †Louisa Barreraz Saturday, December 16 1:00 p.m. †Warren Hardwick, †Victor Salazar, Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; †Milagros Cristobal, †Gwen Pe Mt 17:9a, 10-13 5:00 p.m. Letty Libao, †Constante & Regina Pascual, Las Posadas begins †Patricia Gianella, †Felipe Becerra 5:00 p.m. †Ruben Aure, †Dan Keele, 7:00 p.m. †Deogracias Monzon, †Carmelita Perez, †Gorgonina & Mariano Castro, †Manuel & Rebecca Poniente, †Rosario & Abelardo Hipolito †Randolph Ojacastro 7:00 p.m. †Eduardo Diosdado, †Jose Macias, Monday, December 11 †Alejandro Sanchez, †Eduardo Diaz Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 5:17-26 Sunday, December 17 St. Damasus I Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 8:00 a.m. Norberto & Delia Fedalizo, †Bill Parson, 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 †Raquel Aranda, †Jose Jocson 7:30 a.m. †Michael Hayden, †Elizabeth Cruz, Tuesday, December 12 †Adelaida Mora, †Mary & Lucien Demers Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; 9:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, 11:00 a.m. Hector & Maritza Jibaja, †Raul Martinez, or any readings from the Common of †Melvin Prudholme, †Esther Gonzalez The Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 1:00 p.m. Pricilla Sanchez, †Lydia Concepcion, Our Lady of Guadalupe †Ramon Peypoch, †Elli Camarena 8:00 a.m. Bette Torres, Tessie Duffy, 5:00 p.m. Dezter Chinte, Abel Diaz, Paul & Joanna Diaz, †Fred Mispagel †Constante & Regina Pascual, † Deceased †Elita Coto 7:00 p.m. Raj Ponniah, Susan Tjoeing, Did you light a candle for someone today? †Cenon Capati, Jr., †Manuel Lachica, Sr. PLEASE PRAY FOR: The Sick and Suffering: Dominique Abcede, Fortino Aguilera, Visitacion Alberto, Thomas Albers, Stacey Anderson, LaVerne Arambulo, Yolanda Arteaga, Louie Asti, Anissa Avila, Rev. Carlos Ayala, Natalie Ayala, Carlos Barron, Ryan Barton, Julia Bartsch, Amelia Bautista, Edward Bergamo, Gene Bergkamp, FrancIsca Bruno, Randy Candelaria, Teresa Cano, Amparo Capati, Carlos Carapinha, Heidi Cardenas, Maria Cardenas, Ana Carlos, Rosa Castillo, Norma Cayanan, Joanna Chamoun, Rina Chavez, Catherine Cherhoniak, David Conriquez, Richard Contreras, Geovannie Corral, Anthony Crisci, Eyang Ediesca, Lucille Ermita, Colleen Field-Weis, Charlie Field, Wayne Fischer, Barbara Frumento, Noah Galvan, Maria Garcia, Vanessa Garcia, Caroline Granillo, Suzi Snelgrove-Gutierrez, Neil Hashiba, Maria Islas, David Issaac, Cynthia Jones, Marlene Lombardo, Livio Loria, Nelda Macaraes, Socorro Macias, Paul Maldonado, Adair Manzanarez, Robert Mayo, France Mason, Robert Mayo, Mary McKenzie, Linda Medina, Gani Militante, Marieanne Montoya, Sandy Morales, Fr. Bill Moore, ss.cc., Debbie Murrietta, Barbette Nabarro, Abigail Norris, Kathleen Olivas, Gwen Orozco, Conchita Ortiz, Amor Padilla, Cora Parciso, Susie Pinter, Joseph Quintero, Steven Rondina, John Ruef, Lya Shelby, Shirley Siao, Susan Snelgrove, Evelyn Solorzano, Lori Stawarski, Delia Tayag, Gary Throgmorton, Mary Timbol, Stephanie Tribe, Regina Villa, Vicki Villarreal, Wendy Villegas, Tom Von Ins, James & Mary Watson, Marie Widman, Jacqueline Williams, Bob & Sheila Williams, Fortman Yan and Kuanghai Yang. For the Deceased: Margaret Beckman, Brad Morris, Linda Ponio and Trinidad Valdivia. December 10, 2017 Page 3 NEXT WEEKEND IS MCF We are continuing our Building Fund to be able to complete Christmas Boutique - Today, Sunday Building 5 & 6 and the parking lot. from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Courtyard. Help us to fulfill our dream! “Grab and Go” Breakfast Burritos - Thank you for your support to Today after the 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. Masses in The 2017 Ministry Center Fund!! the Courtyard. RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY SAVE THE DATE All parishioners are invited to join the OneLife It was wonderful that so many of our LA Walk 4Life scheduled for Saturday, January parishioners took advantage of our Advent 20th in downtown Los Angeles. This daylong Penance Service. We had over 20 priests! event, with Bishop Gerald Barnes scheduled to Thank you to all who provided hospitality for attend, will feature a mile long walk, speakers, them. music and a concluding Mass at Our Lady of Angels Cathedral, all focusing on the sanctity of Parish Advent Talks life. “Preparing Our Hearts The Respect Life Ministry has arranged bus for the Lord” transportation at a cost of $20 per person. Wednesday Nights Ministry representatives will be in the foyer of 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. the Church after all the Masses this weekend to in the Church. accept registrations and answer any questions. Sign-in, Fellowship and Refreshments For immediate questions, please contact Kelly Begins at 6:30 p.m. at 896-6351 or at [email protected]. ♦ December 13th “Why We are Catholic?” - Trent Horn. Christmas Boat Parade ♦ December 20th “Discernment: Distinguishing our Weeds from our Wheat” Lili Moore Please note that the Go to sptacc.org/adventseries to register for Chino Hills Boat Parade each talk. will be this Friday, December 15th at Please pray for: 7:00 p.m. Streets will closed at 5:30 p.m. The pregnant women of our Parish: Itzel Ayala, Juanita Campos, Maricella Cicuttini, Feel free to park in the Stacey Duran, Vanessa Espanola, Vanessa Parish parking lot. Espinoza, Maile Dafun-Long, Sarah Gonzalez- Ayala, Patricia Ingrassia, Lisa Linstedt, Marites 2nd Sunday of advent Milan, Rebecca Pozos, Rosie Powers and Sarah Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his Silveria.