PPPARISHARISHARISH VVVISIONISIONISION SSSTATEMENTTATEMENTTATEMENT One God, One people in Christ, One community of love guided by the Holy Spirit to impact lives.

Un Dios, Un pueblo en Cristo, Una comunidad de amor guiada por el Espíritu Santo para impactar vidas.

ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA PARISH COMMUNITYST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA PARISH COMMUNITYST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA PARISH COMMUNITY

Ministered by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart

PASTORAL STAFF

Very Rev. Gene Sabio, MSC, Pastor Rev. Sesinando “Jun” Cajucom, MSC, Parochial Vicar Rev. Joseph Christy Yesudass, MSC, Parochial Vicar Rev. Adrianus Budhi, MSC, In Residence Deacon John De Gano Deacon Richard Heames Ministry Center: 7005 Brockton Avenue Riverside, CA 92506 Church: 3680 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92506 Parish Office: 951.781.9855 Parish Fax: 951.781.3061 Rectory: 951.683.0800 School: 951.684.1091 Visit us online: www.stcofa.org www.facebook.com/stcofa @stcofa / #stcofa Confessions Saturday: 3:30-5:00 pm Daily Upon Request

Sick Calls (M-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm): 951.781.9855 Sick Calls (after hours): 951.683.0800 x 25

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil: 5:15 pm

Sunday: 6:30 am 8:30 am 10:15 am (Interpreted for Deaf) 12:00 noon (Gospel Choir) 1:45 pm (Español) 5:15 pm (Life Teen)

Daily: 8:00 am (Monday - Saturday) 5:30 pm (Monday - Friday, except from Memorial Day through Labor Day)

Holy Days (except Christmas & New Year’s): 5:30 pm (Vigil); 8:00 am, 10:15 am, 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm (Español)

CHURCH IS OPEN

Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 9:00 am 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday: 7:30 am - 9:00 am 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm Sunday: 6:00 am - 6:30 pm

Novena to the Sacred Heart First Friday at 8:30 am Novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary First Saturday at 8:30 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament First Friday after 8:00 am Mass until 8:00 am on Saturday

Children’s Nursery available in Parish Hall During 8:30 am & 10:15 am Masses ONLY; 6 months to 3 years

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SUNDAY - DOMINGO 12/29 6:30 am Intentions of Mercedes Lapid Aguirre 8:30 am Paul Edward Bell † 10:15 am Cecilia Ramirez † 12:00 pm St. Catherine’s Parishioners 1:45 pm Cruz P. Hernandez † 5:15 pm Intentions of Thomas Davis MONDAY - LUNES 12/30 8:00 am Intentions of Cyrus Jurado 5:30 pm Robert & ValMarie Kruse † TUESDAY - MARTES 12/31 8:00 am Intentions of The Paul E. Bell Family 5:00 pm Eugenio & Ramona Estipona † WEDNESDAY - MIÉRCOLES 01/01 8:00 am Mya Tarbet † 5:30 pm Intentions of Julia Campos THURSDAY - JUEVES 01/02 8:00 am Orlando Prado † 5:30 pm Russell Koepp † FRIDAY - VIERNES 01/03 8:00 am Stevie & Jesus Lopez Ramirez † 5:30 pm Intentions of Salvador Lares SATURDAY - SÁBADO 01/04 8:00 am Dolores Payo † 10:00 am At WV—Parishioners 5:15 pm Intentions of Lina Paguyo SUNDAY - DOMINGO 01/05 6:30 am Lewis E. Hall † 8:30 am Bernie Vasquez † 10:15 am Mary Neufeld † 12:00 pm Gann Rodriguez † 1:45 pm Intentions of Mario Sotelo 5:15 pm St. Catherine’s Parishioners

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TODAY’SREADINGSFirstReading — Those who honor and comfort their parents shall never be forgotten (Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14). Psalm — Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways (Psalm 128). SecondReading — You are called into one body. Bear with one another; forgive one another; let Christ’s peace control you (Colossians 3:12-21 [12-17]). Gospel — Joseph rose, took the child and his mother, and led to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from LectionaryforMass© 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGSFORTHEWEEKMonday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Wednesday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Friday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Saturday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

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AlthoughJanuary1stisnotaHolyDayofObligationforourEcclesiasticalProvince,whatbetterwaytostart2020thantojoinothersintheHolyMassontheSolemnityofMary,theHolyMotherofGod?Masseswillbeat8:00amand5:30pm. Let us remember that for we Catholics, Christmas is not a day, it is a season, lasting until the Baptism of the Lord on January 12th. We celebrate as a family Mary the Mother of God, the Holy Family, the Epiphany and of course the Baptism of our Lord. We also remember in a special way our irst martyr St. Stephen, the Holy Inno-cents of Bethlehem and St. John the Evangelist. May we worship together this wonderful and holy season. MERRYCHRISTMAS!

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LOW GLUTEN HOSTSLOW GLUTEN HOSTSLOW GLUTEN HOSTS Those parishioners who have a medical need for low gluten hosts, please be advised we have them at St. Catherine’s. The hosts will distribute to anyone in need however parishioners are asked to check in with the sacristan at least 15 minutes before Mass to advise as hosts are only consecrated for the number of persons asking. If you have any questions, please contact the Liturgy Office at 951-683-0800 ext 14.

Over all [other virtues] put on love, that is, the bond of perfection. — Colossians 3:14

REFLECTIONS / STEWARDSHIP PAGE 3 DECEMBER 29, 2019

My Family of Brothers and Sisters,

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family and are invited to eavesdrop into the life of the Holy Family and learn from their life of love and devo on, especially in mes of uncertainty and fear. This feast is a rela ve newcomer on the calendar, first observed in 1921 on the Sunday within the octave of Epiphany and then in 1969 moved to the Sunday within the octave of Christmas. First and fore-most, this Sunday is part of the Christmas season.

In our first reading from the book of Sirach, the writer of which was a pious Jew who lived in the second century, he speaks of the family. Although the emphasis in the verses seems to be on the obli-ga on of children to their parents, there is a profound lesson here for parents too. “Like father, like son” is an old and some mes true saying. If parents give their children the example of a life of obedience to the laws of God, and to their country-their children will in turn, carry out their du es to God, to their parents and to their fellow man. Children are a gi from God, a gi for this life to be the joy of your young years and a help and comfort in your old age.

Paul, in today’s second reading counsels us and the Colossians that we and they are called to put on love. The love and care that Jesus showed toward all people he encountered was surely rooted in the love and care he experienced growing up in his home in Nazareth. Let us listen today for the ways in which we can show our love for our parents, our spouses and our children.

During this holy season of Christmas, Jesus, Mary and Joseph should be remembered frequently by every Chris an. To help us remember them and above all to strive to imitate them, the Church has dedicated this Sunday to the memory of the Holy Family. The message of today’s gospel story is a message of encouragement and consola on for every one of us. If the holiest and greatest family that ever lived on earth suffered the fears, trials and hardships we hear about today and suffered them all for our salva on, surely we should be ready and willing to suffer and bear with the trials God sends our way.

Today’s gospel provides two accounts of important journeys. The Holy Family flees for their lives to Egypt because of the persecu on of King Herod who is about to slaughter the Holy Innocents. What parent wouldn’t be able to imagine the fear of Mary for her child? Their future is unknown and they can depend only on each other and God. Their example serves to encourage and strengthen families who flee for their lives from conflict and violence. Later they travel back to Nazareth, the hometown of Mary. Today’s feast is an invita on to give thanks to God for the gi of our families. When we look at people who spend much of their me caring for babies, young children, elderly parents or disabled family members, we realize the power of love. The family is the first school of love and it is that love that enables us to dedicate our me and energy to the care of those who need it. Love fosters compassion, kindness, pa ence and mercy as Paul teaches us today.

My wish for each of you is that this Christmas season brings goodwill between na ons and builds peace with love as the founda on of all family rela onships.

Faithful

2019 Diocesan Development Fund December 15, 2019

Total Pledges Made $ 97,508

Less: DDF Assessment $ 97,000 Total Pledges made to the Parish $ 508

DDF Assessment $ 97,000

Less: Pledge payments received 94,882

Balance payable to the Diocese $ 2,118

Number of donors 645 Parishioner’s participation % 22%

PLEASE SUPPORT DDF-2019. Use the pink envelope for your donation. THANK YOU!

Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 Summary of Weekly Sunday Offering

December 15, 2019

Actual Budgeted Collection Collection

December 1st $ 17,069.17 $ 16,500.00 December 8th $ 16,525.31 $ 16,500.00 December 15th $ 18,247.77 $ 16,500.00

Actual Collection $ 386,075.18

Budgeted Collection 389,000.00 YTD Collection Shortfall ($2,924.82)

PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR PARISH FINANCIALLY. Thank you for your generosity.

STEWARDSHIP . . .Thank you for supporting your parish, St. Catherine of Alexandria!

SOCIAL CONCERNS / COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 4 DECEMBER 29, 2019

HEALTH MINISTRY HEALTH MINISTRY HEALTH MINISTRY NEWSNEWSNEWS ThemobileclinicwillbeatSt.Catherine’sschoolfrom8:30amto2:00pmforadultclientsonSaturday,January4,2020.Free Adult Medical care is offered, labs and meds are as low-cost as possible. Patients sign in on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional infor-mation or to volunteer visit their website at www.lestonnacfreeclinic.org.

VINCENTIAN CORNERVINCENTIAN CORNERVINCENTIAN CORNER The St. Catherine’s conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank the par-ish staff and parishioners for their prayers, food donations and inancial support. Your contribu-tions during our iscal year of 10/01/18 through 9/30/19 helped to make all of the following possible: 4557 people assisted with food 1008food bags delivered to 415 families 3029Emergency Food Bags provided to the SCoA Ministry Center for distribution $43,690 provided in food and inancial assistance $950ofconferenceexpense(98centsofeverydollardo-natedgoesdirectlytoserveourclients)3008hours volunteered helping families throughout the city of Riverside 25 backpacks provided to Riverside school children 18 families sponsored for 2018 Christmas Thank you for your prayers and your generous donations which allow St. Vincent de Paul volunteers to make a differ-ence in your community. WewishyouandyourfamiliesaBlessedHolidaySeason!

FEEDING THE HUNGRY MFEEDING THE HUNGRY MFEEDING THE HUNGRY MINISTRYINISTRYINISTRY Warm Blankets & SocksWarm Blankets & SocksWarm Blankets & Socks Cold weather is coming on and it is hard to get warm without socks. Those less fortunate than us are in need of our help. We are asking for dona-tions of NEW SOCKS AND LIGHTLY USED BLANKETS. Just place them into the box in the entry of our church.

“Truly, I say to you, whatever you did for the least of my brothers, you did for me” - Matthew 25:40

St.Catherine’swillholda2ndCollectionfortheRetirementFundforReligioustheweekendofJanuary4&5,2020

“GIVEINTHANKSGIVING”“The nuns left lasting impressions on me,” writes a donor. “I shall always be grateful for my Catholic education.” Please join in thanking the thousands of senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who worked tirelessly to educate the young and serve those in need. Next week’s second collection is for the Retirement Fund for Religious, which helps hundreds of religious communities care for aging members. Please give generously. THANKYOUFORYOURSUPPORT!

WINTER WILD It was winter wild

While the Heav’n-born child All meanly wrapt in the rude manger lies.

—John Milton, On the Morning of Christ’s Nativity

ISAAC SOCIETY MINISTRYISAAC SOCIETY MINISTRYISAAC SOCIETY MINISTRY TheresidentsatValenciaGardenswouldliketothankthechildrenandparentsof

St.CatherineofAlexandriaforthelovelygiftsatChristmas.This was the only gift received for many of them, and they were so appreciative. The teachers have passed on to the children lessons of giving from the heart to those in need. The birth of Christ was expressed in your beautiful cards. Thank you Vince Scarano for your continued support! Gloria Furukawa and Elizabeth Hall knitted a gift for every resident; thank you for sharing your gifts and talents. You are truly Christ’s gift to our ministry. You illed their hearts with love! God bless you and have a blessed Christmas! We will be assisting the residents in Bingo on January 19th at 2:00 pm. For more infor-mation call Diana at 781-9855 ext. 18.

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“ASK THE CLERGY”“ASK THE CLERGY”“ASK THE CLERGY” Have you ever had a question about our faith or for our priests and deacons? On our website, we're starting a new feature called “Ask the Clergy.” If you have a question, you can submit it online at http://www.stcofa.net/ask-the-clergy.html. The form to submit will be at the bottom of the page. Every month, we will feature a new question with our clergy's responses.

Please pray for our beloved dead... Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord;

and let perpetual light shine upon them.

Colleen Kelly Saurwein Eligio Savedra Marilyn Joan Mendez Jonathan R. Ferrett Timothy Fraser ...May they rest in peace

TO REPORT THE SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD by a priest, deacon, employee, or volunteer, call the toll free

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Directa de Conducta Sexual Inapropiada al 1-888-206-9090

RESPECT LIFE MINISTRYRESPECT LIFE MINISTRYRESPECT LIFE MINISTRY PRO-LIFEMOMBEATSWORLDRECORDFORTHEHALF-MARATHONWHILEPUSHINGABABYSTROLLER! "JuliaWebb(36),pro-lifemotherof3,wontheRoute66women’shalfmara-thoninTulsaonSunday(Dec.1,2019),settingaworldrecordwhileshepushedher10-month-olddaughter,Gabriella,in

astroller.Wearingat-shirtthatproclaimed,“Remembertheunborn,”shecameinat1:21:24,accordingtoraceorganizers.Theof icialresultsarependingrati icationfromtheGuinnessBookofRecords.Raceof icialsexpressedobjectionstoJuliaWebb’spro-lifemessaging,butshewasundaunted.For the full story visit https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-life-mom-beats-world-record-for-fastest-half-marathon-while-pushing-baby-stroller

CHOOSE LIFE — YOUR MOM DID!

THANKYOUFORYOURGENEROUSSUPPORT!

ThankyoutoallwhosupportedtheannualDiocesanDevelopmentFund(DDF)campaign.TherewillbenosecondcollectionforDDFthismonth.Pinkenvelopesareinthepews,anydonationsthismonthwillbeusedforparishprojects.Pleasedropthepinkenvelopesintheregularcollectionbasket.Wethankyouforyourgenerosityandcontinuedsupport.Thankyou!

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Parish Of ices will be closed from Tuesday, December 24, 2019 through Wednesday, January 1, 2020 for the Christmas and New Year Holidays.

Wishingyou&yourfamiliesa

blessedChristmasandNewYear!

FIRSTFRIDAYADORATIONFIRSTFRIDAYADORATIONFIRSTFRIDAYADORATIONJanuary3&4,2020For 24 hours beginning after the 8:00 am Mass Fri-day, January 3rd, until Benediction just before the First Saturday Mass, January 4th at 8:00 am we have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Family Chapel to the right of the main altar. We need permanent adorers, especially in the early hours on Saturday. Please call Susan Cardin at 951-375-1702 to sign up. ComeandspendanhourwithHim!+ + +

ADORACIÓNALSANTÍSIMOSACRAMENTO3a4deenerode2020Habra Adoracion al Santısimo Sacramento por 24 horas empe-zando despues de la Misa de 8:00 am el viernes, 3 de enero hasta la Misa de 8:00 am el sabado, 4 de enero.

Venganypasenuna“HoraSanta”conDiosenelSantísimoSacramento.

PARISHBLOODBANKMINISTRYNextParishBloodDriveisJanuary19,2020 Demand for blood is exceedingly urgent Life Stream needs close to 600 donors/day in order to meet the demand of their clients. Fortunately, the human body is able to replace its own blood supply and frequent donors are able to donate every 56 days. St. Catherine Blood Bank ministry will host a blood drive on Sunday, January 19, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm in the parish hall. Donors may also arrange to donate at their convenience by visit-ing the Life Stream of ice, located at 4006 Van Buren Blvd. in Riverside. Appointments can be made for both by calling 951 687-2530. Hope you’ll join us! And share the gift of life, Blood.

January 1, 2020 PEACE AS A JOURNEY OF HOPE:

Dialogue, Reconciliation and Ecological Conversion –vatican.va

EDUCATION / FORMATION PAGE 6 DECEMBER 29, 2019

RCIA INQUIRYRCIA INQUIRYRCIA INQUIRY ThinkingaboutbecomingCatholic?ThinkingaboutbecomingCatholic?ThinkingaboutbecomingCatholic?Baptized Catholic but never received any other sacraments? Know a friend who has told you he or she would like to be-come Catholic? Come to Adult Inquiry to explore and get your questions answered. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 pm or 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month at 9:00 am in the Ministry Center-7005 Brockton Avenue, Riverside. Questions? Call Mary or Marty at 781-9855 ext. 29.Meeting Date: Saturday,January11,2020at9:00am

Tuesday,January14,2020at7:00pm

You are invited to a “Bible Study with Dr. Bob” BOOK OF REVELATION

Thursdays 2:00-3:30 pm

Ministry Center—Spirituality Room 7005 Brockton Ave., Riverside, CA 92506

No Class on December 26th & January 2nd At the same time join over the Internet

Download the Zoom app: http://www.zoom.us/support/download/ (first time)

Select “Join a Meeting” and enter Meeting ID 867-584-290 The sessions will also be viewable on Youtube the following day. Call Dr. Bob Ferrett at 951-462-1504 if you have any questions.

Excellence in Education Body, Mind & Spirit

The Holy Family as our Model

This first Sunday of Christmas is the Feast of the Holy Family. The reading from Ma hew tells us the story of the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt to escape the persecu on set forth by Herod. Our own hearts are taken to the scene as we imagine the terror of leaving our homes and lives behind to escape danger. The Blessed Virgin and Joseph helpless except at trus ng in God. That model is ours in so many ways, especially as our families struggle to keep everything together during these very difficult mes. We are o en helpless, except in learning to trust God.

Our families at St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish School are on break this week but were sent off with Christ in their hearts. We spent Advent preparing for Christ, collec ng toys, sending cards to our troops, bringing joy through the music of our Christ-mas Program, and our final Mass before leaving – Jesus is the reason for our Christmas, and our children learn that well.

They bring that joy with them into their families, and their families are changed forever. Our families are brought together during kindergarten and then work together for nine years to make this the best Catholic educa on available for their children. They worship together, they play together, they work together and they pray together. And in the middle of all the work and effort and fellowship, transforma on takes place. Our families grow more and more toward our model, the Holy Family.

May God richly bless your family this first Sunday of Christmas with the joy the Holy Family received at reaching safety in Egypt, and then once again returning (near) home to the town called Nazareth. May Jesus always keep our families safe. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Thank you and God Bless, Telephone: (951) 684-1091 Fax: (951) 684-4936

Enrique Landin Email: elandin@stcatherine-riverside.org Principal Website: www.stcofa1.org

REMINDERTOALLPARISHIONERSIn caring for those less fortunate in our community, please remember to bringanon-perishablefooditemtoMassonSaturdayorSunday and place it in the baskets at the altar at the beginning of the Offertory or in the metal bins located at the rear and side doors of the church. Thankyouforyourdonation!

NOTICEFROMCHILDREN’SSUNDAYSCHOOLPROGRAMS:Please note Children’s Homily, Pre-School & Nursery will be closed 2 weeks during the Christmas / New Year Holiday. We will be off Sunday, December 22nd & Sunday, December 29th but will return on January 5th, 2020. Merry Christmas! May we all be surrounded by many blessings throughout 2020!

FORMATION / PARISH LIFE PAGE 7 DECEMBER 29, 2019

S. Nicole Urena - 781.9855 ext. 28 Lance Wiseman - 781.9855 ext. 14

All HighAll High--SchoolSchool--Age Youth LIFE NIGHTAge Youth LIFE NIGHT

Sundays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.Sundays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. after LIFE TEEN Massafter LIFE TEEN Mass

LIFETEEN(highschoolageteen)Tonight,12/29—NOLIFENIGHTWe’re on holiday! Have a great New Year! We will be praying for you all and can’t wait to see everyone again in the New Year! NextWeek,1/5/2020—NEWYEAR“UNOTOURNAMENT”Come try your luck and see if you can become the ChampionUNOplayer!Are you good enough to beat Lance? Life Night in the Parish Hall and starts at 7:00 pm. Remember every Sunday is LIFE NIGHT from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Par-ishHallor the YouthHouse,6956NixonDr.,Riverside.AllHighSchoolAgeYouth are welcome to come over as soon as the LIFE TEEN Mass ends. YOUTHSERVICEHOURS For other service opportunities, please contact Lance Wiseman at 781-9855 ext. 14. YOUTHFUNDRAISERLastchancetogetyour$hopRiversideCardsfor2020—Help support our Youth Ministry. What is a Shop Riverside Card? It is a discount for local merchants and pays for itself within a few uses. Thecardisgoodforallof2020andonlycosts$15.Cards are available for purchase at the Ministry Center. Please contact Lance for other upcoming fundraisers. MIDDLESCHOOLTHEEDGE– a Ministry for youth in middle school - Open to all 6th to 8th graders in private or public schools. OurnextEDGEsessionwillbeJanuary15,2020at6:30pmto7:45pm-Location:TheYouthHouse. For more information please contact Lance Wiseman at 781-9855 x 14. CONFIRMATIONNEWS1stYearofCon irmation– The nextModules for the year will be Sunday,January12thfrom 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm or Monday,January13thfrom 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Parish Hall. 2ndYearofCon irmation–Reminder Saturday,January11thwillbetheirstSponsor&Candidategatheringfrom3:00pmto5:00pmintheParishHall.If your Sponsor is unable to attend bring a parent to proxy. All 1st year make-up work, Mass re lection & Service re lection sheets are past due, please see Lance. 3rdYearofCon irmation-Pleaseremember to turn in retreat paperwork & fees. DeadlineisJanuary7,2020.All 1st & 2nd year make-up work, mass re lection & service re lection sheets are past due, please see Lance. IfyouarenotregisteredcontactLance781-9855ext.14. Our Con irmation process is a three year program, starting in 9th grade, con irming in 11th grade, this includes public or any private schools. Please contact Lance Wiseman with any questions.

F F I S N C

Do you have just two hours to give on Wednesdays for our Parish children? The Faith Formation Staff and

Parish need YOU to help these children prepare for receiving their Sacra-ments, learn about our Roman Catholic Tra-ditions, live out the Gospel and journey in our faith together. The rewards are many. Please pray to see if our Lord is calling you to this Ministry. If interested or for ques-tions, please call Olivia, 781-9855 x 25. **Please note any adult (ages 18+) working with children on a regular basis as a volun-teer will need to follow certain guidelines and training before being allowed to help. Please don't let this turn you away. It's for the safety of all involved.

St.Catherine’sSundayPre-SchoolandChildren’sHomily are looking for new volunteers to help our youngest pa-rishioners! Children’s Pre-School (ages 3 – 5) is held during 8:30 and 10:15 morning Masses. Volunteers can contribute their time & talent while teaching and/or assisting in the classroom. Sunday Pre-School is a rewarding program that enriches the heart and soul through the eyes of a child. Children’s Homily (1st grade - 6th grade) is held during 8:30 and 10:15 morning Masses. Volunteers help to continue faith-based values by teaching children “Liturgy of the week” while parents attend mass in church. Schedules are lexible and on a rotating basis. Training is provided with each minis-try. Please keep in mind all volun-teers must comply with the Diocesan volunteer policy. If you are interested or would like more information about our programs, please contact Rachel at 781-9855 x 26.

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LECTURASDEHOYPrimeralectura— Los que honran a sus padres recibiran bendiciones y pagaran sus pecados (Eclesiastico 3:2-6, 12-14). Salmo— Dichoso el que teme al Senor, y sigue sus caminos (Salmo 128 [127]). Segundalectura— Vivan una vida de amor sincero, sean agradecidos, hagan todo en el nombre del Senor Jesus; vivan en armonıa (Colosenses 3:12-21). Evangelio—Jose tomo a Marıa y al nino de noche y se fueron a Egipto para escapar la persecucion de Herodes (Mateo 2:13-15, 19-23). Salmo responsorial:LeccionarioHispanoamericanoDominical © 1970, Comision Episcopal Espanola. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LECTURASDELASEMANALunes: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Sal 96 (95):7-10; Lc 2:36-40 Martes: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Sal 96 (95):1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Miercoles: Nm 6:22-27; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lc 2:16-21 Jueves: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Viernes: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Sal 98 (97):1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Sabado: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Domingo: Is 60:1-6; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Ef 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

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FORMACION/VIDA PARROQUIAL PÁGINA 9 29 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2019

MINISTERIO DE SALUDMINISTERIO DE SALUDMINISTERIO DE SALUD

Laclínicamóvilestádisponibleel4deenerode2020de8:30ama2:00pmpara pacientes adultos, en el patio trasero de la escuela de St. Catherine, cerca de las mesas de picnic. Se ofrece cuidado medico para adultos, laboratorio y medicamen-to de bajo costo, los pacientes seran atendidos conforme lle-guen y se registren. Para mas informacion (voluntarios) visi-te: www.lestonnacfreeclinic.org.

INFORMACIÓN LITÚRGICA

29dediciembre-LASAGRANDAFAMILIADE JESÚS,MARÍAYJOSÉ1deenero-Solemnidad de Santa Marıa, Madre de Dios 2deenero-Santos Basilio Magno y Gregorio Nacianceno, Obispos y Doctores de la Iglesia 3deenero-SantísimoNombredeJesús4deenero-Santa Isabel Ana Seton, Religiosa Aunqueel1ºdeeneronoesunDíaSantodeObligaciónparanuestraProvinciaEclesiástica,¿quémejormaneradeempezar2020queunirsealosdemásenlaSantaMisaenlasolemnidaddeMaría,laSantaMadredeDios?Lasmisasseránalas8:00amy5:30pm.Recordemos que para nosotros, los catolicos, la Navidad no es un dıa, es una temporada, que dura hasta el Bautismo del Senor el 12 de enero. Celebramos como familia a Marıa, la Madre de Dios, la Sagrada Familia, la Epifanıa y, por supuesto, el Bautismo de nuestro Senor. Tambien re-cordamos de manera especial a nuestro primer martir San Esteban, los Santos Inocentes de Belen y San Juan Evange-lista. Que adoremos juntos esta maravillosa y santa tem-porada. ¡FelízNavidad!

Porfavordeapoyarasuiglesiayel2019Fondo AnualdeDesarrolloParroquial.

Utilizeelsobrecolorrosaqueseencuentraenlasbancasparasudonación.¡Gracias!

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¡VenTeInvitamos!Te esperamos todos los viernesde 7:00 pm a 9:00 pm en el Salon Espiritual. CentrodeMinis-terios7005BrocktonAve.,Riverside92506.Contactar: Amanda Robles (951) 227-5890

Apoye SU Iglesia y el 2019 FDP!

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yabrirádenuevoeljueves,2deenerode2020.¡QuetenganunabenditaNavidadyAñoNuevo!

HOSTIAS DE BAJO GLUTENHOSTIAS DE BAJO GLUTENHOSTIAS DE BAJO GLUTEN Aquellos feligreses que tienen una necesidad médica para hostias de bajo gluten, le aconsejamos que las tenemos en San-ta Catalina. Las hostias se distribuyan a cualquier persona en necesidad, solo pedimos que se registren con el Sacristán 15 minutos antes de la Misa porque solamente serán consagradas para el número de personas pidiendo la hostia. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor comuniquese con la Oficina de Liturgia al 951-683-0800 extensión 14.

COMUNIDADNUEVAVIDADEPEQUEÑASCOMUNIDADNUEVAVIDADEPEQUEÑASCOMUNIDADNUEVAVIDADEPEQUEÑASCOMUNIDADESDEFECOMUNIDADESDEFECOMUNIDADESDEFELos invitamos todos los lunes de 7:00 pm a 9:00 pm en el salon 2 del Centro de Minis-terios-7005 Brockton Avenue, Riverside. Estudiamos las lecturas dominicales–re lexionamos y compartimos nuestra fe. Las pequenas comunidades son un signo visible de la mision de Jesus en el mundo. Buscan acti-vamente formas de servicio para el crecimiento espiri-tual: Individual y Parroquial. Contactar: Marıa Lozano al 951-314-7010

GRUPOASCECIS Es un grupo familiar de Evangelizacion; nos reunimos a compartir y re lexionar, la Palabra de Dios, los Sacramentos y documentos de la Iglesia. Con el proposito de fortalecer nuestra Fe y crecer en el Amor de Dios. Nosreunimostodosloslunesde7:00-9:00pmenlaCasadelosJóvenes-6956NixonSt.Riverside92506.Contactar: Alberto Macıas (951) 850-9606

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FONDODERETIROPARALAJUBILACIÓNDERELIGIOSOS4y5deenerode2020.AyudealFondoparalaJubilacióndeReligiosos.

Done en acción de gracias. “Las monjas me dejaron huellas para siempre”, escribe una donante. “Siempre daré las gracias por mi edu-cación católica”. Agradezcamos a los miles de miembros mayores en comunidades de religiosas, religiosos y sacer-dotes de órdenes católicas que laboraron incansablemente para educar a los jóvenes y servir a los necesitados. La se-gunda colecta de la semana próxima se des nará al Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos, que ayuda a cientos de co-munidades religiosas a cuidar a sus miembros ancianos. Les rogamos que sean generosos.

¡Gracias por su donación!