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St. Edward Catholic Church

5788 Thornton Ave. Newark, CA 94560

(510) 797-0241

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018

Rectory Office Hours Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m.. -12:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Parish email: [email protected] Web: www.stedwardcatholic.com/

Clergy Rev. Mark Amaral, Pastor Rev. Benedict Wonganant, Parochial Vicar Dn. John Pietruszka, Pastoral Associate Dn. Roger Wedl (Retired) Parish Staff

(510-797-0241) Irma Ramirez, Parish Secretary Belinda Reyes Sullivan, Office Assistant Sebastian Belo, Business Manager Katherine LaRose, Music Director Cruz Calvillo, Facilities Manager

Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Sunday 7:15 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.. (Portuguese) 7:00 p.m. Mon. - Sat. 9:00 a.m. Thursdays 5:30 p.m. (Traditional Latin Mass) 1st Fridays 7:00 p.m.

Faith Formation (510-797-5588) 1st - 6th grade: [email protected] Jr. High and High School: [email protected] Office Hours: M -Th 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Friday Clare Beltran, Director Faith Formation Ana Maria Katsanes, Secretary Ken Naranja, Confirmation & Youth Ministry Coordinator

Parish School (510-793-7242) - Web: www.stedcs.org Sister Carolyn Marie Monahan, Principal Kathy McCall, School Secretary

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Holy Baptism Sagrado Bautismo

Must be registered in St. Edward Parish three months prior to baptism. Deben estar registrados en la parroquia tresmeses antes del bautismo.

Holy Matrimony Sagrado Matrimonio

The Diocese requires six months preparation prior to marriage. Please contact a priest to schedule an appointment. La Diócesis pide que se prepare con seis meses de anticipación. Por favor, haga cita con un sacerdote.

Sacrament of the Sick

Unción de los Enfermos Call before any major surgery or when seriously ill. Please call while the person is conscious and can participate in the Sacraments. Llame antes de alguna cirugía mayor o en caso de que una persona esté muy enferma y pueda recibir los Sacramentos mientras este consiente.

Funerals

The priest would like to meet with the family prior to the funeral service. El sacerdote le gustaría reunirse con la familia antes del servicio fúnebre.

Confessions Times

Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. First Friday 5:00 p.m.

Or call to make an appointment at 510-797-0241.

St. Vincent de Paul Helpline - 510-494-9319

Christmas Mass Schedule Monday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve (Christmas Carols will be sung 15 minutes before each Mass.) 4:00 p.m. Vigil of Christmas Mass (Family Mass) 6:00 p.m. Vigil of Christmas Mass 8:00 p.m. Spanish, Misa de Noche Buena 11:00 p.m. English, Mass at Night Tuesday, Dec. 25 - Christmas Day 7:15 a.m. Christmas Mass 9:00 a.m. Christmas Mass 11:00 a.m. Christmas Mass 12:30 p.m. Portuguese Mass No Evening Masses Come join us! All are welcome!

Mass Schedule Dec. 24-30 Monday, December 24 Late Advent Weekday 5:30 a.m. † Gerardo Bets † Essie Catalino Umipig 9:00 a.m. Parishioners 4:00 p.m. Parish Families 6:00 p.m. †Jesus Gonzalez †John Joseph Gonzalez 8:00 p.m. †Ruben Barajas, Sr. †Rosalva Martinez 11:00 p.m. Tom & Fil Silva Family †Pham Thanh Binh & Pham Minh Thu Tuesday, December 25, The Nativity of the Lord 7:15 a.m. †Jesus Salgado Gonzalez †John Joseph Gonzalez †Samuel Garcia, Jr. 9:00 a.m. †Ceferina & Pelagio V. Francisco Lino Neves Family 11:00 a.m. †Librada Perreras Elisa Smith †Ryan J. Miranda 12:30 p.m. All Souls Wednesday, December 26, St. Stephen 9:00 a.m. Joseph Contreras †Estefa Jurado †Ramon Alvarez Thursday, December 27, St. John 9:00 a.m. †Essie & Catalino Umipig Victor & Maria Gutierrez

5:30 p.m. All Souls Friday, December 28, The Holy Innocents 9:00 a.m. † Maria F. Flores Patrick Imperial Dizon

Saturday, December 29, 5th Day within the Octave of the Nativity 9:00 a.m. Zavier Kwe †Romedios Balais

5:00 p.m. † Fulgencia Yu † Jose Olmos Alonso

7:00 p.m. †Jose & Ana Gomez de Menchaca †Maria Concepcion Torres Cuevas Por la Juventud Sunday, December 30, The Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph 7:15 a.m. Caranangh Family Jim and Myra Colvin

9:00 a.m. †Translacion Posadas †Liza Liz Quisisem Riza F. Feliz Society of St. Monica 11:00 a.m. †Veronica Galvan Parishioners 12:30 p.m. †All Souls 7:00 p.m. †Emilia & Sergio Ymas Sr.

Stewardship Sunday, Dec. 16 $ Not available E-giving $ Not available Diocesan Assessment $ Not available

Upcoming Second Collections Dec.23 Diocesan Assessment Dec. 25 Christmas Dec. 30 St. Vincent de Paul

Bishop’s Appeal Your support of the 2018 Bishop’s Appeal, will help our Diocese to provide for very important needs. Please continue with your donations. Our own parish goal is: $ 52,500 Received: $ 38,039 We still need: $ 14,461

Please help us to meet our

goal.

Readings for the Week Monday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Tuesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Wednesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20: 1a, 2-8 Friday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52

Today’s Readings First Reading — From Bethlehem-Ephrathah shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel (Micah 5:1-4a). Psalm — Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved (Psalm 80). Second Reading — We have been consecrated through the offering of the body of Christ once for all (Hebrews 10:5-10). Gospel — Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken by the Lord would be fulfilled (Luke 1:39-45).

Bible Study Thursday evening Bible Study will take a break over the holidays and resume on January 10, 2019.

All Volunteers It is time to complete the Safe Environment Training. If you have not renewed your training, you may not volunteer. These are instructions from the Diocese of Oakland. For details, or if you need help, contact Belinda at the parish office at 510-797-0241 or Go to: http://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/

Mass Schedule for New Year’s Day:

December 31st - 5:00 p.m.. (Vigil Mass) January 1st - 9:00 a.m. 12:30 a.m. Portuguese

Upcoming Events and Important Information

Hospitality Sunday Hospitality Sunday is January 20 after the 7:15 & 9:00 a.m. Masses. Come for free donuts and coffee in the parish hall. This is an opportunity to meet fellow parishioners. Please take the time to introduce yourself and your family to a parishioner or family that you do not know. The goal of Hospitality Sunday is to enjoy coffee and donuts with friends and also become familiar with other parishioners. We appreciate the Hospitality Committee who set up the event and the Men’s Club who pay for the donuts.

Family Rosary Program Sunday, December 30th, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Edward Church Join your fellow parishioners at a Rosary prayer service hosted by the Knights of Columbus. For information call, Mike V. at 510-912-0442.

Men’s Club Our next meeting will be Wednesday January 3, 2019 at the Doolan Center at St. Edward School at 7:30 PM. The Doolan Center is located at the very end of the school near Civic Center Terrace. All Men of the Parish are welcome.

Mark Your Calendar Walk for Life

San Francisco West Coast Saturday, January 26, 2019

Reserve your ticket now. Call: Barbara at (510)797-4033 or the parish office at 510-797-0241.

Simbang Gabi Novena Last Day December 24

5:30 am Mass Wish list for St. Vincent the Paul Food Locker to feed the poor in our parish. Please bring your donations at the offertory time of the 5:30 am Mass. Rice Pinto Beans Spaghetti Cereal-Cheerios and Corn Flakes Peanut Butter Jelly Preserves Can: Fruits Corn

Pinto Bean Pasta Sauce Pork’n beans Chili Tuna/Albacore Ham Spam Corned beef

First Friday– January 4th Masses: 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 pm. Confessions: 5:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9:30 am. to 6:30 p.m.

Attention! The parish office will be closed December 24th , 25th, and 26th. St. Edward’s Staff would like to wish you a Blessed and Merry Christmas.

We extend a warm welcome to new parishioners. Please pick up a registration form in the parish office or check our website to register. This helps us to serve you better.

Come and See Abba Father Charismatic Prayer Group meets every Friday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Please feel free to drop in and join them. Thank you.

GET “FORMED” It’s never too late to register and start using our parish subscription to get the best in Catholic information and education. This website has some awesome resources for learning about and sharing your faith. The movies are especially good and they are yours to watch for free! The website is FORMED.ORG and be sure to register with our parish for your free access: aa1146

Taizé - Prayer around the Cross Please join us from

8pm to 9pm Jan. 18, Feb. 5, March 15, May 17. Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Chapel, 43326 Mis-sion Circle, Fremont, CA 94539 (off Mission Tierra). For more information, please call 510-657-2468.

A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Under the Spiritual Direction of

Fr. Jay Babu Nuthulapati 10 Days: April 23—May 2, 2019 $2,899 Special Discount Price

(For information and flyers come to the parish office or call the

Travel agency at 866-339-3323 or

e-mail: [email protected])

Credit & Debit Electronic Offerings

If you would like to make your Sunday offering by credit or debit card, please come to the parish office and get a blue form, or contact Sebastian, the business manager at 510-797-0241 and he will be happy to assist you in setting up your electronic offering.

An Invitation! St Edward’s Boy Scouts of America Troop 101 would like to invite all boys 11-17 years old to come Wednesday nights 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm in the parish hall or contact us at scoutssted-wardcatholic @gmail.com

Check last page for more important announcements.

Drivers For Survivors Volunteers Needed

Drivers For Survivors is a non-profit organization that pro-vides free transportation service and supportive compan-ionship for ambulatory cancer patients who live in the Central and South Alameda County areas (Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward, Castro Valley, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Ashland, and Cherryland). We have several general volunteer opportunities availa-ble. We are also in great need of volunteer companion-drivers. If you have a good driving record, we would love to train you…let’s talk! Please contact us at 510.896.8056 or [email protected] Drivers For Survivors is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Public Charitable Organization. Federal ID # 45-4906163

Congratulations We pray for our newly baptized members of St. Edward Community:

Cassian Franciszek Vick Cristobal Lopez-Ocegueda

Francisco Javier Lopez-Ocegueda Athena Rose Georgeades

Valeria Yamileth Fuentes-Cruz

RESPECT LIFE QUOTE “To couples who cannot have children of their own, you are no less loved by God; your love for each other is complete and fruitful when it is open to others.” - Pope Saint John Paul II, February 13, 1982 Homily. © 1982 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.

New Year’s Eve Retreat Divine Encounters

Embracing the Spirit of God With Fr. Bart Landry, C.S.P

Monday, Dec. 31, 2018 7:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.

Reflection Eucharist

Freewill Offering At Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Chapel

43326 Mission Circle Fremont, CA 94539

RSVP by Dec. 28 at http://bit.ly/2018NewYearRetreat

or call 510-933-6360 Festive Dessert (provided by the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose)

Going on Vacation? We are still counting on you! Please remember your Sunday envelope and donation.

Have a safe and blessed Christmas!

Cuarto Domingo de Adviento 23 de Diciembre, 2018

Sustento de la Parroquia 16 de Diciembre $ No disponible Donación Por Tarjeta de Crédito $ No disponible Cuota Diocesana $ No disponible

Segunda Colecta Dic. 23 Cuota Diocesana Dic. 25 Navidad Gracias por todo su apoyo!

Lecturas del Día Primera lectura — De ti, Belén, saldrá el que será el jefe de Israel (Miquea 5:1-4a). Salmo — Señor, muéstranos tu favor y sálvanos (Salmo 80 [79]). Segunda lectura — Aquí estoy, Dios mío, para hacer tu voluntad (Hebreos 10:5-10). Evangelio — Bendita eres entre las mujeres, y bendito es el fruto de tu vientre (Lucas 1:39-45).

Lecturas de la Semana Lunes: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Lc 1:67-79 Martes: Vigilia: Is 62:1-5; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Hch 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Noche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 11-13; Tit 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14 Aurora: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96):1, 6, 11-12; Tit 3:4-7; Lc 2:15-20 Día: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Miércoles: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Jueves: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Viernes: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Sal 124 (123):2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Sábado: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 5b-6; Lc 2:22-35 Domingo: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 o 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Sal 128:1-5 o Sal 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] o 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lc 2:41-52

Grupo de Oración Rosario Bíblico: Primer Martes del mes a 6 p.m. en la Capillita. Exposición del Santísimo: Tercer Martes del mes a las 6 p.m. en la Capillita.

Le Gustaría llevar a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe a Casa?

Queremos invitar a las familias que gusten llevar la imagen de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe a su casa. La idea es que la puedan tener por una semana, en donde po-drán pedir por sus necesidades y las vocaciones religiosas y sobre todo rezar el Rosario en familia. Acuérdense que “La Familia que reza unida, permanece unida”. La imagen la pue-den devolver el Sábado siguiente antes de la Misa, así la próxi-ma familia puede llevarla a su casa. Para pedir la Virgen lla-men a Ignacio Hernández al 510-943-8648.

Muchas Gracias Por Sus Donaciones: Arteaga’s Market

Mexico Tortilleria Factory Angel’s Flowers

Grupos Parroquiales Gracias a estas personas y feligreses por sus donaciones tan generosas, una vez más tuvimos una celebración muy bonita para nuestra Virgen de Guadalupe. Les pedimos que toda la comunidad los apoyen con sus negocios para que cada año nos puedan continuar donando lo necesario para la fiesta de nuestra Virgencita. Gracias también al Diacono John por todo su apoyo en esta Fiesta tan especial, el Padre Ben, ministros, monaguillos y a toda la comunidad que nos acompañaron y de una forma u otra ayudaron en esta fiesta. Gracias a nuestro coro y músicos por ayudarnos con la celebración del Triduo y dos Misas. A los que decoraron el Altar de la Virgen y a todos los que nos ayudaron con la convivencia en el salón y con el trafico. Gracias de nuevo a todos nuestros feligreses, grupos parroquiales, y negocios por toda su ayuda. Que Dios los bendiga a ustedes y a todas sus familias.

Felicidades! Felicitamos a nuestros nuevos miembros de nuestra parroquia que fueron Bautizados la semana pasada:

Cassian Franciszek Vick Cristobal Lopez-Ocegueda

Francisco Javier Lopez-Ocegueda Athena Rose Georgeades

Valeria Yamileth Fuentes-Cruz

Misas de Navidad (Vamos a tener cantos Navideños 15 minutes antes de cada Misa) Lunes- Noche Buena (Dic. 24) 4:00 p.m. Misa de Vigilia de Navidad (Familiar) 6:00 p.m. Misa de Vigilia de Navidad 8:00 p.m. Misa en Español de Noche Buena 11:00 p.m. Misa en Ingles de Noche Buena Martes- Misas de Navidad (Dic. 25) 7:15 a.m. Misa de Navidad 9:00 a.m. Misa de Navidad 11:00 a.m. Misa de Navidad 12:30 p.m. Misa Portuguesa NO Misas por la tarde.

Atención! La Parroquia va estar cerrada Diciembre 24, 25, y 26. Los Padres y los trabajadores de San Eduardo les deseamos una Feliz Navidad.

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