ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH God has commanded that every lofty mountain be made low.

-Baruch 5:7 Second Sunday of Advent December 6, 2015

Mass Schedule Daily Mass (Monday-Friday)- 7:30 am Communion Service (Saturday)- 7:30 am Saturday Vigil Mass-

5:00 pm Sunday Masses 7:00 am, 8:15 am, 9:45 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm (Spanish) and 5:00 pm Reconcilia on (Saturday)- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Bap sms (Fourth Sunday) - During Masses

Holy Day Schedule- As Announced

The Mission of St. Pius X Parish is to “Restore all things in Christ” -Pope Pius X

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PARISH OFFICE INFORMATION

Address: 1120 Cuyamaca Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91911 Phone: (619) 420-9193 Fax: (619) 420-9353 McGinley Hall: (619) 862-9803 Website: www.saintpiusx.org

Pastor: Fr. Chris Kintanar Associate Pastor: Fr. Victor Maristela Permanent Deacon: Peter Johnson Permanent Deacon: Lane Litke Addi onal Websites: www.facebook.com/saintpiusxcatholicchurch saintpiusxyouth.weebly.com Office Hours: Monday- Thursday- 9:00 am -4:00 pm and Friday- 9:00 am- 3:00 pm Office E-Mail: ONuno@saintpiusx.org Business Manager: Dora Castañeda. Ext. 102 Monday-1:00 pm -4:00 pm, Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm , Wednesday- Friday- 9:00 am-2:30 pm E-Mail: DCastaneda@saintpiusx.org Religious Educa on: Paul Lopez. Ext. 105 Tuesday– Thursday -10:00 am -5:30 pm E-Mail: PLopez@saintpiusx.org R.C.I.A./Adult Ed.: Kathy Powers. Ext. 106 E-Mail: KPowers@saintpiusx.org Tuesday-Thursday– 9:00 am– 5:00 pm Parish Secretary: Ofelia Nuño. Ext. 100 St. Pius X Catholic School Principal: John Turskey Phone: 422-2015 Fax: 422-0048 E-Mail: stpius@cox.net Website: h p://school.saintpiusx.org

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE En 1726, Juan de la Cruz (1542-1591) fue canonizado por el Papa Benito XIII. Nació en la región de Castilla en España, este doctor de la Iglesia junto con Teresa de Ávila fue reformador de la Orden Carmelita. Muchas órdenes religiosas del siglo XV sufrieron grandes decadencias. Por eso mientras los Protestantes se separaban de la Iglesia, los religiosos descalzos, recoletos y observantes buscaban reformar órdenes religiosas, como la Orden de la Bienaventurada Virgen María del Monte Carmelo, uniéndose siempre más a la Iglesia Romana. Para los reformadores católicos quedarse en la Iglesia no fue fácil, ¡sin embargo se quedaron! Aunque sus reformas fueron apoyadas por los Papas, muchos de ellos como Juan de la Cruz tuvieron que aguantar muchas oposiciones y persecuciones para lograr sus reformas. Estas reformas ardían con el deseo de amar bien a Cristo Jesús y a su cuerpo que es la Iglesia. En sus poesías, Juan de la Cruz muestra la fuerza de esta llama de amor vivo a pesar de la oscuridad de la noche que no lo deja encontrar al amante (Dios). —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION By now, trees are beginning to appear in living rooms throughout the parish. To a complete outsider to our culture, it must seem an odd thing indeed. The “roots” of this custom are in liturgical drama: religious plays performed in the churches and town squares of medieval Europe. The favorite theme for this time of year was the “Paradise Play,” a dramatic history of the human race from the Garden of Eden to the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. The language and music varied from place to place, but one feature was always in place: a great tree decorated with apples. As a prop, it provided lots of material for the actors: the temptation, shelter for the manger, and a reminder of the wood of the cross. Soon people began to bring “paradise trees” into their homes, decorating them with gifts and lighted candles. Many Germans give credit to Martin Luther for transforming the “Paradise Tree” into the evergreen Christmas tree. Walking home on a starry Advent night, he was so awed by the beauty of the night that he hauled a pine tree inside and decorated it with lighted candles. Americans were holdouts. It took until 1856 for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to decriminalize Christmas decorations, the old Puritan dislikes falling before the waves of Irish and German immigrants with traditions firmly in hand! —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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2015 Penance Service Schedule for the South Bay Sunday, Dec. 6- Sacred Heart, Coronado 4:00 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7– St. Michael, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9– Mater Dei, 7:00 p.m Friday, Dec. 11 –Our Lady of Mr. Carmel, 7:00p.m. Monday, Dec. 14 –St. Charles, 7:00pm Tuesday, Dec. 15– Our Lady of Guadalupe, Chula Vista, 7:00 p.m Wednesday, Dec. 16– St. Rose of Lima, 7:00 p.m.

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ Have you ever wondered why we have weird Mass times for the 8:15 and 9:45 am on Sundays? I've always been mystified by this ever since I got here. It was ex-plained to me that many years ago, there was a plan to build a bigger church with more seating capacity. This would allow for the merging of what was then the origi-nal schedule of 7:00 and 8:30 Sunday Masses into one Mass at 7:30 am. In order to soften the impact of this merging, the 8:30 Mass was changed to 8:15 and the next Mass was set at 9:45 am. But, the plan to build a bigger church was never carried out (and may not be for many years), which now renders our current schedule irrelevant. This schedule is also impractical because it allows for only 15 minutes of separation between the 7 and 8:15 am Masses. Already, our parishioners are having difficulty getting in and out of the parking lot due to the proximity of the end and beginning of said Masses. Moreover, our Masters of Ceremonies (MC) have to rush their preparation for the 8:15 Mass for the same reason. And so, after consultation with neighboring pastors, our Liturgical Committee and office staff members, I have decided to make two changes to our Mass times. Effective January 1, 2016, the 8:15 am Sunday Mass will now start at 8:30 and the 9:45 will start at 10. Here, then, is the new Schedule of Sunday Masses: 7 am 8:30 am 10 am 11:30 am 1 pm 5 pm Now our Mass times don't look weird anymore. And good folks will not have to bump into each in the parking lot as they leave or arrive for Mass. We will begin to notify our parishioners via bulletin and pulpit announcements starting Dec. 1, 2015. I so appreciate your time. Please join me in praying for a smooth transition to our new Mass schedule next year. God bless us all, Fr. Chris

THANK YOU St. Pius X parishioners, Knights of Columbus, the children of Religious Education and St. Pius X School. With your generous donations, we were able to provide 52 families (over 250 adults and children) with Thanksgiving baskets! Thanks again and God Bless you.

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LTJG Jennifer Mangaran USN | HMC (FMF/SW/AW) Patrick Mangaran USN | Lt. Col. Deric W. Prescott, USAF, JAG | MT Tyler A. Moore, USN, Bangor, WA | Senior Airman Trevor R. Moore | Lt. Mark Simons, USN, NMCSD | Lt. Cdr. Paul Justin Oden, USN, Norfolk, VA | Lt. Jackie Ramirez, U.S.C.G. Academy, New London, CT | Sgt.1st Class Ernesto Castañeda, Jr., US Army, Texas | Lt. Ernie Saponara, Command Duty Officer,USCG Miami, FL | Sgt. Ruby Clendenning,

USMC, Kandahar, Afghanistan | LCPL. Ricardo Gonzalez, USMC, Afghanistan | S. Sgt. Robert Barfield, US Army, Ft. Benning, GA | CPO Edward S. Bystrak, USS Sampson | | Major Michael Mack, USAF | DC3 Daniel Reveles, USN | Airman Gabriel A. Salas, US Air Force, Okinawa, Japan | PFC Ramon Fernandez, US Army. Kabul, Afghanistan | Giecar Reyes, USN, USS Boxer | CDR Alvin Villanueva, USS Gridley, S.D. Ca. | Sergio Perez, USN, San Antonio, TX | Gloria Moreno-Perez, USN, FL | Allan M. Kerns, USN, Pensicola, FL | SM Sgt. Joaquin Gonzalez, USAF | Staff Sgt. Juan Gonzalez, USAF | Tech. Sgt. James Gonzalez, USAF | E2 Al-bert Lopez, USN, MO | Russia N. Zamarripa, USAF | Angela Silfies, Navy Airman. USS Carl Vinson | Corporal Victor O.Yvellez, Hawaii, U.S.M.C. | Lt. Joshua M. Roe | Lt. Ralph E. Roe III | Sgt. First Class Albert Dela Garza | 2nd Lt. Joseph Gutierrez. Army, Maryland, VA. | Joshua Cirignano, USN, MA | Juan A. Castillo. Marine Sergeant, Camp Pendleton. | Mark Rosbach. LCPL. Camp Pendleton. | Sgt. Ryan A. Casey, U.S. Army | CDR Henry F. Casey, III, U.S. Navy | 1st Lt. Sarah A. Casey, U.S. Army. Attention: If locations have changed or if soldier is no longer in the military, please contact the parish office so that we may make adjustments

to the list. Thank you!

Tuesday, December 8, is a Holy Day of Obligation, the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Masses will be held at: 7:30am and 9:00am

WhatisRetrouvaille? A program designed to help Troubled Marriages regain their health. It helps spouses uncover or re- wakens the Love, Trust and Commitment that originally brought them together. Forinformation Call-(951)259-9474Englishweekend:January8THthru10THSpaceislimitedSpanishWeekends: For information call (619)423-0182

CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME By our baptism we can live a new life Romans 6:4 To the newly baptized members of our parish family: Duke Jordan L. Danao Giancarlo Andre Armas Derek Paul Lansang Ray Alexander Gonzalez

Sunday Offertory: November 22, 2015 Total Plate Collection: $2,338.90 Total Envelope Collection: $13,712.50 Total Sunday Collection: $16,051.40 Total Building Fund: $1,203.31 Sunday Offertory: November 29, 2015 Total Plate Collection: $ 2,699.32 Total Envelope Collection: $ 14,329.54 Total Sunday Collection: $ 17,028.86 Total Building Fund: $1,121.89

St. Pius X Catholic Church is now accepting your donations and giving you a tax break; we have connected with 905 Auto Auction. It’s very simple and does not cost you anything. All you have to do is call (619)710-0905 and simply say, “I’m donating a vehicle, (cars, planes, RV’s, ATV’s, trailers, boats, jet ski’s—running or not) to St. Pius X Catholic Church.” They will set up a time for pick up. After the auction, you will receive a tax notification letter of the tax deductible value.

ADOPT-A-FAMILY

Beginning December 1st through 12th, the Social Ac ons Commi ee will be accep ng names of parishioners/people who would like to “adopt" a needy family for Christmas. This involves providing gi s for the children and/or providing a Christmas meal. If you are interested or want more informa on, please contact Olivia Botello at (619) 804-3043

Thank you and God Bless you for your generosity!

PUT ON JOY Today, Baruch speaks of the splendor that lies ahead for the city of Jerusalem and for all of us, regardless of where home is for us. Throw off strife, he tells us, and put on joy. Like a favorite old sweat-shirt, joy fits, and how warm it keeps us, even when the winds blow cold. Paul knows of this joy as he pens his letter to the Philippians, praying that they may grow in their ability to discern what is righteous and good. And Luke speaks to us of John, who was foretold by Isaiah and who sings a similar song—“Prepare the way of the Lord,” for salvation is at hand. A man ahead of his time, Baruch spent his days joyfully awaiting a distant glory. On this Second Sunday of Advent, Paul and John know that this glory is upon us. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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6 de Diciembre de 2015

Segundo Domingo de Adviento LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Sube a la altura, Jerusalén; contempla a tus hijos gozosos porque Dios se acordó de ellos. Un Dios misericordioso y justo guía a Israel con alegría (Baruc 5:1-9). Salmo — Grandes cosas has hecho por nosotros, Señor (Salmo 126 [125]). Segunda Lectura — Que su amor siga creciendo más y más y se traduzca en un mayor conocimiento y discernimiento de lo que vale la pena para que lleguen irreprochables al día de Cristo (Filipenses 1:4-6, 8-11). Evangelio — Juan proclama un bautismo de arrepentimiento para el perdón de los pecados. Todos podrán ver la salvación de Dios (Lucas 3:1-6) LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Is 35:1-10; Sal 85 (84):9-14; Lc 5:17-26 Martes: Gén 3:9-15, 20; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Ef 1:3-6, 11-12; Lc 1:26-38 Miércoles: Is 40:25-31; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Jueves: Is 41:13-20; Sal 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Viernes: Is 48:17-19; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Sábado: Zac 2:14-17 o Ap 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lc 1:26-38 o Lc 1:39-47, o cualquier lectura del Común de la Santísima María Virgen Domingo: Sof 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6; Fil 4:4-7; Lc 3:10-18

QUERIDOS FELIGRESES

Espero que todos estén bien, por la gracia de Dios. ¿Se han preguntado alguna vez, por que los horarios de las misas dominicales de las 8:15 y La 9:45? Yo sí; y no veía una explicación lógica hasta que me explicaron que por varios años la idea era de agrandar la Iglesia y por lo tanto ajustar los horarios de las primeras misas dominicales, para poder atender a toda capacidad. Como esto no se tiene contemplado de momento, he tomado la decisión de agendar los horarios nuevamente para que así tengamos más tiempo de liberar el estacionamiento y evitar aglomeraciones. De esta manera también se logra preparar el altar para la misa siguiente. Después de consultar con el Comité de Liturgia, con el personal de las oficinas y algunos feligreses, se aprobaron los nuevos horarios para las misas dominicales como sigue: A partir de Enero 1, 2016

7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM y 5:00 PM.

Ahora ya se ve este horario más lógico. Y queda tiempo para retirarse y para estacionarse sin problemas. En Diciembre empezaremos a dar los anuncios correspondientes de estos nuevos horarios. Agradezco mucho su atención y pidamos para que este cambio se realice sin mayor problema el próximo año. Dios les bendiga Padre Chris Párroco

DIA DE LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE

12 de Diciembre 2015 Misa 5:00a.m. Mañanitas y posteriormente un sabroso desayuno en el salon parroquial

El Eslabón Hispano les invita cordialmente a nuestra tradicional Posada el próximo Sábado 19 de Diciembre. Dando comienzo con la peregrinación a las 6:00 pm. de la tarde en el Salón Parroquial. NO FALTE!!!!

VÍSTETE DE GOZO Hoy Baruc nos habla del esplendor que se acerca para la ciudad de Jerusalén y para todos nosotros, sea donde fuere nuestro hogar. Despójate de conflictos, nos dice, y vístete de gozo. Como una vieja cobija favorita, el gozo nos queda a la medida, y qué bien nos mantiene calientes, por muy frío que sople el viento. Pablo sabe de ese gozo cuando escribe su carta a los filipenses, orando para que crezcan en su habilidad de discernir lo que es bueno y justo. Y Lucas nos habla de Juan, el que fue anunciado por Isaías y que canta una canción parecida: “Preparen el camino del Señor” pues la salvación está al llegar. Hombre adelantado a su época, Baruc se pasó la vida alegremente esperando una gloria lejana. En este segundo Domingo de Adviento, Pablo y Juan saben que esta gloria se acerca. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

To add to list, call the Parish Offices or email:

DCastaneda@saintpiusx.org Sue Cradduck

Sally Valenzuela Martha Mar nez Maribel Sandecki

Don Zoch Be y Stoike

Angelica Murrieta Raul Serrano

Jeff Reddiconto Mary Jane Delphinech Mary Louise Raborn

Rosita Jaco Laura Chavez Ethel Woods

SUNDAY Knights of Columbus-Breakfast-8:00am– 12:00pm-Parish Hall 5th Annual Concert of Choirs-Parish Hall-2:00pm-4:00pm Parish Hall Youth Confirma on-6:30pm-8:00pm– Parish Hall MONDAY Monday Night Prayer– 7:00pm-8:00pm. St. Clare Rm. TUESDAY Immaculate Concep on of the Blessed Virgin Mary.-Church-7:30am, 9:00am Spanish Prayer– 10:00am -12:00 noon. Church. Religious Ed.– 4:30p.m.-5:45p.m. SPX School WEDNESDAY No School Mass Apostolados– 10:00a.m.-12 noon St. Francis Rm. Religious Ed.– 4:30pm-5:45pm SPX School Youth Confirma on– 6:15pm-8:00pm Parish office THURSDAY Bible Timeline-8:45am-10:15am St. Igna us Rm Religious Ed.– 4:30pm-5:45pm SPX School Youth Confirma on (Spanish)– 6:00pm-7:30pm St. John Bosco Rm Bible Timeline-7:00pm-8:30pm Parish Hall FRIDAY 7:30AM-8:30AM– Daily Mass SATURDAY Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe-Mass 5:00am– Church Confessions– 3:30-4:30—Church

WEEKLY SCHEDULE: DEC.6-DEC.12, 2015

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Stand on the heights, Jerusalem; see your children rejoicing that they are remembered by God. A merciful and just God leads Israel in joy (Baruch 5:1-9). Psalm — The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy (Psalm 126). Second Reading — May your love increase in knowledge to discern what is valuable that you may be blameless for the day of Christ (Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11). Gospel — John proclaims a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. All flesh shall see the salvation of God (Luke 3:1-6). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 5:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m 8:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

Sofronio Arcangel+ rq. Zena Lujan & Family Elizabeth Naccari + rq. Fil-Am Ministry Ber na Moreno Sanchez rq. Amparo Valdivia Sally High rq. Noriko Gomez Gerry Sheehan + rq. Mary Helvie Vern & Emilia White rq. White Family Francisco Fimbres Ramirez + rq. Ratalia Fimbres & Family Maria Murrieta rq. Dora & Maria Castañeda People of St. Pius X Knights of Columbus Jacob Conlin rq. Villafana-Conlin Family Leodigario Fabia + rq. Fely Serafica Laura Mar nez + rq. Graciela Dueñas Francisco + & Guadalupe Tostado + rq. Andrea Tostado

MASS INTENTIONS DEC 7-DEC 13, 2015

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December 6, 2015

Second Sunday of Advent