December 12, 2021 - Parishes Online

16550 Jurupa Avenue | Fontana, California 92337 Pastor: Rev. Albert Utzig SSC Vicar: Rev. Jude L. Durairaj, H.G.N

In Residence: Rev. Arturo Aguilar SSC

Deacons:

Carlos Morales and Abel Zamora

WEBSITE: STMARY.WECONNECT.COM

MASS SCHEDULE

Weekdays-Bilingual (Eng & Spa.) Monday– Friday 9:15am

Monday &Friday 7:00 pm

Saturday– 5:00pm English 3rd Saturday-7:00pm- Filipino Mass

SUNDAY

Spanish– 7:00am

Spanish - 9:00am

English - 11:00am

Spanish- 1:00pm

Spanish- 5:00pm

RECONCILIATION Tuesday- 10am-1pm Saturday-3pm-5pm

OR by appointment/ o por cita

HOLY HOUR/HORA SANTA 1st Friday after/ 7:00pm mass

MARRIAGES

Must register at least six months in advance. Visit website for more info.

BAPTISMS

Must register at least 2 weeks in advance. Visit website for more info

QUINCEAÑERAS

Must bring 1st communion cert. day of registration .

MASS INTENTIONS

Must schedule one week in advance.

Office Hours

Monday –Friday 9am-5pm-Lunch 1pm-2pm

Tel (909) 822-5670 Fax (909) 357-4688 E-mail: [email protected]

December 12, 2021

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Pastoral Council: Jose Valdez, Paula Garcia, Alberto Cervantes, Nadia Cardenas, Blanca Villalobos, Ed Lenon, Rosa Bravo,Mercedes Blanco Finance Council: Letty Haase, Osbelia Lozano, Jim Kassar Building Committee: Pastoral Council plus Bob Stangl, Chris Perez, Mark McGuthrie, Gabriel Gonzalez, Arturo Gonzalez. Director of Religious Patty Ruiz 822-5670 ext. 103 E-Mail:[email protected] Youth Confirmation/Confirmación para Jovenes Patty Ruiz (English) E-Mail: [email protected] America Uriarte (Esp) E-Mail:[email protected] Religious Education Eng-Coordinator-Lucy Ventura E-Mail: [email protected] Sp-Coordinadora-Maribel Robles E-Mail: [email protected] Children Ministry- Coordinator: Laura Martinez 909-641-7336 Sub-coordinator: Maria Jacob 909-731-8703 ST. MARY’S YOUTH MINISTRY Lifeteen Victoria Ciudad-Real 909-728-3932 Sub-Coordinator– Karla Osio 909 951-213-5957 EDGE Diana Quezada-Romo(909) 414-8823 Sub-Coordinator-Loren Recio (909) 641-9538 Youth Ministry Coordinator Sarah Dingler (909) 684-6555

Genesis Adolecentes Coordinadores Marcos y Nadia Cardenas (909)900-8915 Sub-Coordinador-Gilberto Paredes-(909)-527-9810

Altar Servers / Monaguillos Sp.Coordinador- Sam Rodriguez-909-641-9230 Sp. Sub-Coordinador Cinthia Alvarez-909-753-5164 Eng. Coordinator- Loren Recio (909)641-9538 Eng. Sub-coordinator (323)365-2646 Bookstore/Libreria Maria Rojas (909) 561-6159 Choirs / Coros St. Colomban Choir & ENG Children's Choir Kathy Ekitis (909) 875-1054 Coro Santa Maria Liza Oyevides 626-533-8203 Marian Choir - Karla Camacho [email protected] Voces Para Cristo Francisco Hernandez—(909) 714-0939 Jesus Marin-(909) 251-8363 Parusia-Diego Gamboa – (909) 600-3037 Hospitality / Ujieres Coordinador: Eduardo Ruiz(951) 732-5687 Sub-Esmeralda Alvarado (951) 261-1621 English Coordinator: Jose Carreto (909)251-9768 Sub– Coordinator: Martin Martinez(909)232-3140 Events Coodinator Paula Garcia (909) 578-2080 COMPUTER CLINIC Joe Ekaitis E– Mail: [email protected] Misioneros Amor y Fe- Coordinador- Roberto Aguirre-(818)-425-9251 Sub– Yolanda Hernandez-(909)-609-6435 Evangelization Catolica

Coordinador-Serafin Moral Sub-Ricardo Ramirez Lectors / Lectores Coordinator-Daniel Arrellano-(909)-609-6244 Sun-coordinator-Allison Kassar-(909)-644-6568 Coordinadora—Martha Chavez-(909)-877-0835 Sub coordinator– Arturo Gonzalez– (909)-827-6767 Eucharistic Ministers/ Coordinator—Andrew Haase -(951)-491-3140 Sub-Coordinator-Robert Gonzalez -(909)-275-1897 Coordinador: Vanessa Dingler 909-632-8747 Sub-Coordinador: Fernando Bravo 909-260-3716 Ministry Altar Society Joel Toldedo (909)-684-4327 Lauro Toledo –(909)-714-7529 Joel Ruiz(909)232-5492 Laura Ruiz (909)681-9417 Quinceañeras CoordinadoraBlanca Villalobos -(909) 697-7375 Sub- Delia Fierros -(909)782-0802 Crecimientos Coordinadora– Edi Mendoza (909)-775-3988 Sub Coordinator– Angel Martinez(909)232-4388 Estudio Y Difusion Coordinadora-Silvia Madrigal (909) 434-3990 Sub-Coordinador -Miguel Solorio (909) 684-3779 Danza Azteca -Elsa 909-827-4862 Grupo de Matrimonios Coordinadores- Rosalba y Javier Borja(909)251-1299 Sub-Coordinadores- Gabriela y Eduardo Millan (909)244-8291 Pan de Vida Coordinador-Raul Maravilla-(909)-678-9973 Sub-Coordinadora-Margarita Bonilla-(909)-440-0150 Pro Life Coordinatora-Sandra Preciado-(909)-218-9221 Sub-Coordinador- Susana Morales-(909)-975-9005 Grupo del Rosario Angelina Maldonado– (909)544-8842

Nely Beltran-909-561-3623 Gupo de Apoyo/ Grief Support Group Aida Blanco Guillermina Gonzalez (818)429-8679 Grupo de Oracion Coordinador -Adrian Lomeli-(909)615-7766 Sub-Coordinador-Gonzalo Barrera-(951) 6623752 Knight of Columbus Grand Knight– Fred Deputy Grand Knight – Deacon Carlos Morales (909) 831-8089 Devotions /Devociones Divine Mercy Mar Alvarez (909)452-7267 Lour Albao (909) 800-5620 La Sangre Preciosa Sangre De Jesucristo Yolanda Cacua (909) 350-0129 Veronica Pristo (909) 490-2552 Santo Niño Ma. Rosa De Guia 909-2312995 Rosy River 909-434-4367 Immaculada Conception Edgard Jerez -(951)-616-9505 Maria Rojas (909) 561-6159

Readings for the week of December 12, 2021

Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a/Is12:2-3, 4, 5-6 [6]/Phil 4:4-7/Lk 3:10-18

Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 /Mt 21:23-27

Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13/Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19 and 23 /Mt 21:28-32

Wednesday: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21c-25/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 /Lk 7:18b-23

Thursday: Is 54:1-10/Ps 30:2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a, and 13b/Lk 7:24-30

Friday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17 /Mt 1:1-17

Saturday: Jer 23:5-8/Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19 /Mt 1:18-25

Next Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 /Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45

2 | St. Mary Catholic Church, Fontana, CA

ST MA RY’S M IN ISTRIE S

“No hay camino a la paz; la paz es el camino ".

“There is no way to peace; peace is the way.”

PRAYER FOR 3RD WEEK OF ADVENT

“Prince of Peace, help us! May you grant us peace, teach us peace, guide us toward peace. Open our eye and our hearts and grant us the courage to say, “no more war!” Make us willing to listen to the cry of our citizens who ask that our weapons be transformed into instruments of peace, our fears to trust, and our tensions to forgiveness.” – Pope Francis

Collection Numbers for December 5, 2021 Regular Collection: $ 8,176.09 Special Contribution (#73): $ 1000.00 Online Giving: $ 945.20 Weekday's Collection: $ 585.00 Total -Regular Collection: $ 10,706.29 Building Fund Collection: $ 4,816.50 Online Giving: $ 192.85 Total -Building Fund Collection: $ 5,009.35 Retirement Fund for Religious Collection: $ 3,400.00 DDF -Diocesan Development Fund Campaign Progress Diocese Goal: $29,625.00 Gifts Received: $26,502.00 Percent of Goal: 89.46 % As of: Dec 05, 2021 10:20PM

Voice of the day Voz del Dia

THE SEASON OF ADVENT Week 1: HOPE Be attentive, listen and accept the will of God. Week 2: PEACE Express your faith and trust in God. Week 3: JOY Be grounded in the love and truth of God. Week 4: LOVE Know that our God dwells among us.

– Thich Nhat Hanh

LA TEMPORADA DE ADVIENTO Semana 1: ESPERANZA Esté atento, escuche y acepte la voluntad de Dios. Semana 2: PAZ Exprese su fe y confianza en Dios. Semana 3: ALEGRÍA Cimentarse en el amor y la verdad de Dios. Semana 4: AMOR Sepa que nuestro Dios habita entre nosotros.

THIS IS A GOOD TIME TO PRACTICE THE WORKS OF MERCY The 7 Spiritual Works of Mercy: * Admonish the Sinner, *Instruct the Ignorant, *Counsel the Doubtful, *Bear Wrongs Patiently, *Forgive Offenses Willingly, *Comfort the Afflicted, *Pray for the Living and the Dead. The 7 Corporal Works of Mercy: *Feed the Hungry,

*Give Drink to the Thirsty, *Clothe the Naked, *Shelter the Homeless, * Visit the Sick, *Visit the Imprisoned, *Bury the Dead.

ORACIÓN PARA LA 3a SEMANA DE ADVIENTO “¡Príncipe de Paz, ayúdanos! Concedenos/ la paz, enséñanos la paz, guíanos hacia la paz. Abre nuestros ojos y nuestro corazón y concédenos el valor para decir: "¡No más guerra!" Haz que estemos dispuestos a escuchar el grito de nuestros ciudadanos que piden que nuestras armas se transformen en instrumentos de paz, nuestros miedos a la confianza y nuestras tensiones al perdón ”. - Papa Francisco

ESTE ES UN BUEN MOMENTO PARA PRACTICAR LAS OBRAS DE LA MISERICORDIA Las 7 obras espirituales de misericordia: * Corregir al que se equivoca , * instruir al ignorante, * Dar Buen Consejo al que lo nececita , * soportar los errores con paciencia, * perdonar las ofensas voluntariamente, * consolar a los afligidos, * orar por los vivos y los muertos. Las 7 obras de misericordia corporales: * Dar de comer al hambriento, * Dar de beber al sediento, * Vestir al des-

nudo, * Dar refugio a los desamparados, * Visitar a los enfermos, * Visitar a los encarcelados, * Enterrar a los muertos.

THERE IS A NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE Even in the last five years contact volume has increased by 43%. This is a somber reminder of just how pervasive this issue is. But the courage of survivors is something to celebrate. Survivors speak up and reach out for support, regardless of barriers – like a global pandemic – and at risk of not being believed by those they love. As more survivors speak out about their experiences, it is clear that domestic violence is not a private matter – it is a public health crisis It’s more important than ever for survivors to know that they are not alone. If you or someone you know is affected by relationship abuse, 24/7 support is available. Call: 800-799-SAFE (7233). Or Chat: “thehotline.org”. Text: “START” to 88788. (from THE HOTLINE HAPPENING, FALL 2021) HAY UNA LÍNEA DIRECTA NACIONAL DE VIOLENCIA DOMÉSTICA Incluso en los últimos cinco años, el volumen de contactos ha aumentado un 43%. Este es un recordatorio sombrío de cuán generalizado es este problema. Pero el valor de los sobrevivientes es algo para celebrar. Los sobrevivientes hablan y buscan apoyo, independientemente de las barreras, como una pandemia global, y corren el riesgo de que sus seres queridos no les crean. A medida que más sobrevivientes hablan sobre sus experiencias, queda claro que la violencia doméstica no es un asunto privado, es una crisis de salud pública. Es más importante que nunca que las sobrevivientes sepan que no están solas. Si usted o alguien que conoce se ve afectado por el abuso de una relación, hay soporte disponible las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana. Llame al: 800-799-SAFE (7233). O Chat: “thehotline.org”. Envíe un mensaje de texto: "START" al 88788. (de THE HOTLINE SUCEDIENDO, OTOÑO 2021)

A PRAYER OF ST. COLUMBAN (St. Columban was an Irish monk who, as a missionary in Europe in the 6th century, founded many monasteries and revitalized the Church. He is the patron of the Columban Fathers who are here at St. Mary’s) “Lord, God, cut down and root out whatever the Adversary plants in me. With my sins cleared away may you sow good sense in my mind, and goodness in my heart, so that I can seek you and serve you completely in word and deed, and understand how to carry out Christ’s will. Grant thoughtfulness, grant love, grant purity, grant faith; give me all that you know will help my soul. Lord, work good in me and provide me with what you know I need. Amen.” m

UNA ORACIÓN DE SAN. COLUMBAN (San Columbano fue un monje irlandés que, como misionero en Europa en el siglo VI, fundó muchos monasterios y revitalizó la Iglesia. Es el patrón de los Padres Columbanos que están aquí en Sta. Maria) “Señor, Dios, corta y desarraiga todo lo que el Adversario plante en mí. Con mis pecados limpios, que siembres buen sentido en mi mente y bondad en mi corazón, para que pueda buscarte y servirte completamente de palabra y obra, y entender cómo llevar a cabo la voluntad de Cristo.

Concede consideración, concede amor, concede pureza, concede fe; dame todo lo que sabes que ayudará a mi alma. Señor, trabaja bien en mí y dame lo que sabes que necesito. Amén."

City Penance Service Time

St. George-Fontana Monday, December 13, 2021 7:00 p.m.

St. Mary Tuesday, December 14, 2021 7:00 p.m.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton-Ontario Wednesday, December 15, 2021 7:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart-Rancho Cucamonga Thursday, December 16, 2021 7:00 p.m.

St. Charles Borromeo-Bloomington Monday, December 20, 2021 7:00 p.m.

HOW LONG DOES GRIEF LAST? When people ask me, “How long does grief last?” I often answer, “As long as it takes.” In one sense your grief will always be with you. When C.S. Lewis lost his wife, he wrote that losing a loved one is like having your leg amputated. You don’t get over an amputated leg. The wound may heal, but the leg will never grow back. You’ll always have that absence in your life, and you’ll always walk with a limp. In another sense, grief does not end. But eventually the intense pain subsides, memories bring more smiles than tears, and the future appears more hopeful than foreboding. How long does it take to get there? It can be years. Or less. There’s only your unique and personal time frame. That‘s the only one that really matters for you. Many people describe grief as waves from a storm crashing onto the shore. At first, they are very large. But gradually they get smaller and come farther apart. Right now the most important thing you can do is not let anyone – including yourself – pressure you to stop grieving. You can’t stop the waves of grief from hitting you any more than you could stop storm waves from rolling onto the shore. They need to come and go until they gradually subside. Grief simply takes time. It can’t be rushed or hurried. Take all the time you need and let the waves come. (from Finding Hope and Healing, by Kenneth C. Haugk)

¿CUÁNTO DURA EL DUELO? Cuando la gente me pregunta: "¿Cuánto dura el duelo?" A menudo respondo: "El tiempo que sea necesario". En cierto sentido, su dolor siempre estará con usted. Cuando C.S. Lewis perdió a su esposa, escribió que perder a un ser querido es como que le amputaran una pierna. No se recupera una pierna amputada. La herida puede sanar, pero la pierna nunca volverá a crecer. Siempre tendrás esa ausencia en tu vida y siempre caminarás cojeando. En otro sentido, el dolor no termina. Pero finalmente el dolor intenso desaparece, los recuerdos traen más sonrisas que lágrimas y el futuro parece más esperanzador que presagio. ¿Cuánto se tarda en llegar allí? Pueden pasar años. O menos. Solo existe su marco de tiempo único y personal. Ese es el único que realmente te importa. Mucha gente describe el dolor como las olas de una tormenta que se estrellan contra la orilla. Al principio, son muy grandes. Pero gradualmente se hacen más pequeños y se separan más. En este momento, lo más importante que puede hacer es no permitir que nadie, incluido usted mismo, lo presione para que deje de llorar. No puedes evitar que las olas del dolor te golpeen más de lo que no puedes evitar que las olas de la tormenta lleguen a la orilla. Necesitan ir y venir hasta que disminuyan gradualmente. El dolor simplemente toma tiempo. No se puede precionar ni apresurar. Tómate todo el tiempo que necesites y deja que lleguen las olas. (de Finding Hope and Healing, por Kenneth C. Haugk)

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St. Mary Catholic Church, Fontana, CA Third Sunday of Advent December 12, 2021

John the Baptist, What should we do?

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Lamb of God is taken directly from the Bible:

“The next day he (John the Baptist) saw Jesus

coming toward him, and said. Behold the Lamb of

God, who takes away the sin of the world!”

— John:29

Where is it in Scripture?

Make acts of

faith in the Real Presence of Jesus.

Silently pray the prayer of Saint Thomas, “My

Lord and my God!” (John 20:28). If you struggle

with belief in the Eucharist, pray, “I believe; help

my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24).

Last week’s answers “Prepare the way” 1.sins 2.voice 3.desert 4.way 5.valley 6.mountain 7.crooked 8.straight 9.rough 10.smooth