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MISSION STATEMENT St. Bartholomew is a diverse Catholic community welcoming to all.
Called to serve, we are united by faith, bonded by prayer, and committed to living the Gospel message.
Welcome to
St. Bartholomew
A Roman Catholic Community
5100 E. Broadway • Long Beach, California • 90803
Mailing Address & Parish Office: 252 Granada Ave • Long Beach, California • 90803 Office: 562.438.3826 • Fax: 562.438.2227
www.stbartholomewcclb.org • [email protected]
Second Sunday of Advent December 08, 2019
Thursday, December 12 8:00 am Mass & Reception
Please join us in our
celebration of the Feast of
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness
of the Americas.
We will honor Our Lady at Mass with live Mariachi music
followed by a complimentary breakfast of
tamales, Mexican pastries and champurrado
(Mexican hot chocolate) in the Parish Hall.all.
2 PARISH INFORMATION
Pastor: Fr. Michael Reardon [email protected]
(562) 438-3826
Fr. Thinh Pham, In Residence Pastor Emeritus: Msgr. Bernie Leheny
Deacon Miguel Torrado (707) 513-3903
Finance Council (562) 438-3826
Parish Administrator: Kathleen Flood (562) 438-3826 [email protected]
Parish Office Hours Monday – Friday: 8:30am to 5:00pm (Closed Noon-1:00pm)
Administrative Assistant Amparo Baldemor (562) 438-3826 Bulletin Editor/Webmaster Kathleen Flood (562) 438-3826 Funeral Planning Coordinator Amparo Baldemor (562) 438-3826 Operations Manager Robert Crowley (562) 438-3826 Secretary Chris Ahumada (562) 438-3826 Safeguard the Children (562) 438-3826
Faith Formation Director: Kellie De Leo (562) 438-3826 [email protected]
Faith Formation Office – on Livingston Drive adjacent to the Parish Hall.
Baptism Kellie De Leo (562) 438-3826 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Kellie De Leo (562) 438-3826 Early Childhood Formation (Ages 3-5) Kellie De Leo (562) 438-3826 First Holy Communion Preparation Kellie De Leo (562) 438-3826 Elementary Formation (Grades 1-5) Kellie De Leo (562) 438-3826 Middle School Jessica Garcia (562) 438-3826 Confirmation Jessica Garcia (562) 438-3826 Bible Study (Wednesday Evening) Amparo Baldemor (562) 260-0326 Scripture Study (50+) Ted Flood (562) 706-6048 Children’s Liturgy of the Word Patricia Burton (619) 210-3560
Music/Liturgy Director: Brian Archambault (562) 208-8222 [email protected]
Altar Society Joyce Watt (562)434-6443 Altar Servers Deacon Miguel Torrado (707) 513-3903 Sonia de la Vara (707) 322-4120 Eucharistic Ministry Cynthia Miramontes (626) 926-2555 Lectors Joan Surfus (310) 489-0741 Liturgy Committee Brian Archambault (562) 208-8222 Music Ministry, Cantors, Choir Brian Archambault (562) 208-8222 Sacristan Mary Dolan (562) 708-3630 Ushers Earl Lovett (562) 439-3198 Wedding Coordinator Joyce Watt (562) 434-6443
Parish Ministry Director: Sr. Mary Dean Pfahler, SND (419) 304-8530 [email protected]
Bereavement Ministry Sr. Mary Dean Pfahler (419) 304-8530 Centering Prayer Group Alison Reid (562) 537-1592 Community Group Debby Margulis (562) 498-9053 Knights of Columbus Manny Garcia (760) 578-9528 Respect Life Ministry Dave McCaughey (562) 438-3263 Women’s Council Dorothy Kistler (562) 439-9390
Parish Directory Mass Schedule Saturday 8:00am, 5:00pm Vigil
Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00am, 12:30pm & 5:30pm
Holy Days 8:00am, 12:15pm & 7:00pm
Federal Holidays 9:00am-no 8:00am Mass
Daily Mass 8:00am
Reconciliation Saturday 3:45—4:45pm Except Holy Saturday
First Fridays after 8:00am Mass
Or call the Parish Office for an appointment.
Eucharistic Adoration First Tuesday of Month 3:00—6:00pm Friday 7:00am
Fellowship Every Sunday in the Parish Hall following the 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00am Masses
First Fridays following the 8:00am Mass
The Church is open for quiet prayer Monday through Friday. The door on Broadway remains unlocked until approximately 7:00pm.
Parish Life
PARISH INFORMATION 3
Christmas Giving Tree
Annual Report to Parishioners
This Christmas Season the Community Group is continuing its tradition of selling a custom-designed Christmas ornament. Sales begin this weekend for the 2019 edition featuring the “Sacred Heart.” Each ornament is priced at $15. Proceeds are used to support feeding the hungry in downtown Long Beach.
Christmas Ornament Sales
Christmas Greens Delivery
In preparation for the annual Children’s Christmas Party hosted by Christian Outreach in Action (COA) on December 14, the Community Group invites St. Bartholomew’s parishioners to join in making Christ-mas merrier for the 1,100+ boys and girls who attend this event every year. Giving Trees trimmed with gift-tag ornaments are located in the Church’s Vestibule and Parish Hall. Please take a gift-tag ornament from the Giving Tree, purchase the requested gift, and bring it unwrapped to the Parish Hall this weekend. For questions about the Christmas Giving Trees, please contact Debby Margulis, Community Group Chair.
God Bless you for your generosity!
Boy Scout Troop 105 will be in the Parish Hall after all morning Masses today to deliver fresh wreaths, garlands, and centerpieces that were pre-sold last month.
The Sacrament of Penance During Advent In preparation of Christmas, we will be offering additional confession times.
Thursday, December 19, 10:00 to 11:00 am & 7:00 to 8:00 pm Friday, December 20, 10:00 to 11:00 am & 7:00 to 8:00 pm Saturday, December 21, 10:00 to 11:00 am & 3:45 to 4:45 pm Monday, December 23, 10:00 to 11:00 am & 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Advent Penance Services will be held at St. Joseph Church, Long Beach on Tuesday, December 17 at 7:00 pm and at St. Cornelius, Long Beach on Wednesday, December 18 at 7:00 pm
Envelopes are in the pews for this weekend’s special collection benefitting the Retirement Fund for the Religious. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for the Religious helps to provide medications, nursing care, and more for tens of thousands of elderly religious who need your help. Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests ministered for years for little or no pay. Their sacrifices now leave their religious communities without adequate retirement savings.
Please make checks payable to Retirement Fund for the Religious.
Thank you for your generosity!
Retirement Fund for the Religious
“We give thanks to God always for all of you, remember-ing you in our prayers, unceasingly calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ”. St. Paul, 1 Thessalonians 1: 2-3.
The above quote from St. Paul expresses how thankful I am for the way you care for the parish and especially your financial support. The sacrifices you make in being members of St. Bartholomew is indeed a great gift!
The enclosed report is a break-down of the fiscal year for July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Our parish Finance Council continues to review financial activities every quarter.
We look back to 1937 when the parish was established; the opening of our beautiful church in 1939; and the expansion of the church in 1957 with the building of the chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows. We are connected to the people of the past as we continue to care for the buildings for future generations. Above all through the various ministries we continue to spread the faith of the Lord to our parish families and further abroad.
May God bless you and your families as we continue the journey to life in Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior.
Father Michael Reardon, Pastor
Monday, December 9
8:00am Repose of the soul of Judy Buberl
Tuesday, December 10
8:00am Repose of the soul of Josefa Flores
5:00pm Intentions of Ann and Bill Quest
Sunday, December 15
8:00am Repose of the soul of Francesco Minalli
9:30am Repose of the soul of Marc Artuckovich
11:00am Repose of the soul of Frank Trainor
12:30pm Repose of the souls of Arnoldo Rodriguez
5:30pm Repose of the soul of Mary Siebert
8:00am Repose of the soul of Sean Stewart
Wednesday, December 11
8:00am Intentions of Patty Maloney
Thursday, December 12
8:00am Intentions of Josselyn Lopez
Friday, December 13
8:00am Repose of the soul of Judy Burberl
Saturday, December 14
Liturgy, Worship & Prayer
DEC. 14 5:00pm Carney, Hales
DEC. 15 8:00am Crowley, Poitevin
9:30am Forsting, Luckey, Marshall
5:30pm Sullivan, Hollisters
11:00am Jackson, Campos, Goshert
12:30pm Hernandez, Dcn. Torrado
Today’s Readings
Mass Intentions
4 LITURGY
First Reading — He shall bring justice for the afflicted; the earth shall overflow with the knowledge of the LORD (Isaiah 11: 1-10). Psalm — Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever (Psalm 72). Second Reading — Glorify God by living in harmony with one another, welcoming each other as Christ welcomed you (Romans 15: 4-9). Gospel — Produce good fruit worthy of your baptism; repent, for the reign of God is near (Matthew 3: 1-12). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
It was of him [John the Baptist] that the prophet Isaiah had spoken when he said: / “A voice of one crying out in the desert, / Prepare the way of the Lord, / make straight his paths.” (Matthew 3:3)
John the Baptist does not invoke idyllic scenes when speaking to the Pharisees and Sadducees, instead accusing them of insincerity and presumption. He called them to repentance, demanding that they “produce good fruit as evidence” (Matthew 3:8). This would be a good lesson for all of us. Repentance means nothing if we do nothing. We are called to bear fruit—in our work-places, our communities, and our world—to bring about the kingdom John so eagerly anticipates. Let us reflect on when and how we may have failed to produce good fruit and commit to bearing good fruit in the future. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Adult: In what ways can I bear fruit by bringing harmony to my family, my neighborhood, the world?
Youth/Teen: What could you do so that others will see in you what it means to follow Jesus?
Living the Word this Week
Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers DEC. 14 5:00pm Svilich, Di Leo Team 2
DEC. 15 8:00am Montano, Walsh Team 1
9:30am Howard, Johnston Team 3
11:00am Thompson, Bleeker Team 3
12:30pm Reus, Sentif Team 4
Altar Servers
Liturgy, Worship & Prayer Scripture Meditation
LITURGY 5
Elizabeth Artwhol Wally Burton Ginny Davis John Eilers Charles Fleishman Dr. James Fries Jim Hallisey Lois Kimble Doris Jean Lee Laura Malloy Vanessa Massie Ronald McCloskey Nicole McInerny Pat Metzger Anthony Miller Al Moreno Joy Nishiwaki
Mary Pearson Joe Piro Cathy Rand Ireneo A. Reus, Jr. Gabriel Sagert Ron Sanchez Robert Sciortino David Sheppard Mazie Stempkowski Marilyn Sterner Mike Swartz L. Tanguay Paul Tetreault Donald Thompson Delra Trevino Judi Walsh Paula Williams
Lord Hear Our Prayers Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Needed Volunteers are needed at all six Masses—5:00 pm Vigil; 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 am; and 12:30 and 5:30 pm—to serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Eucharistic Ministers serve one Saturday or Sunday, every four weeks. Eucharistic Ministers must be fully-initiated Catholics (reception of the sacra-ments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation). If you can help serve, please contact Cynthia Miramontes at (626)926-2555 for information about training for this enriching ministry.
Today’s Readings: Isaiah 11: 1–10; Psalm 72: 1–2, 7–8, 12–13, 17; Romans 15: 4–9; Matthew 3: 1–12 Have you ever known a moment when, just for a brief instant, you felt that all was right with the world? It is just such a moment, stretched into eternity, that the writer of Isaiah describes in today’s first reading: the perfection of everything, centered in God’s spirit, where knowledge, justice, and awe in God’s presence reign. In such a paradise, everyone sees eye to eye and thinks in harmony with each other, as Saint Paul describes in his letter to the Romans. Even animals with a natural animosity toward one another coexist peacefully. John the Baptist under-stood that such harmonious relationships do not simply happen. They are the fruit of living in right relationship with God and others.
Eden, Revisited Remember Eden? God created humans and all creatures in love, for love. The failure of humanity recorded in the book of Genesis is that from the beginning people have tended to desire, not to be like God, but to be gods. Instead of seeing the fingerprint of our creator in others, we tend to see them as competition. Where there is abundance, we see scarcity. We seek the things of this world rather than seeking and finding God’s life and goodness in our midst. The writer of Isaiah paints a far better picture, which Christians have seen as a foretelling of the Christ, the Anointed One of God, Jesus.
The Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand Knowing Jesus as the One for whom the people of God have longed helps us to understand John the Baptist’s strong words to the Pharisees and Sadducees in today’s Gospel passage. They had the responsibility to lead the people toward right relationship with God and others, and instead had failed to produce the fruits of faithful living themselves. John did not prevent them from approaching him for the baptism of repentance, but asked them to turn their lives more faithfully to God and live accordingly. John understood himself as the forerunner of the One for whom the people had been waiting—the one upon whom the spirit of the Lord rests, the spirit of wisdom, under-standing, counsel and strength, knowledge and fear of the Lord.
In Advent, we prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of the Lord. Not that Jesus has not already come, or that the Lord is not already in our midst; rather, we take this season to appreciate in a new and fuller way that God’s coming as a child in Bethlehem and Christ’s promised return are about the establishment of the kingdom of God—already in our midst and yet not known in its fullness until the Lord returns in glory. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
6 PARISH NEWS
Lifelong formation,
Centering Prayer
Scripture Study “The word of God is living and effective,
discerning reflections and thoughts of the heart,”
Wednesday Night Bible Study The Wednesday Night Bible Study is on holiday break and will return on January 15 to plan for the next study series. Regular meetings will resume on February 5. For additional information, please contact Amparo Baldemor at (562) 260-0326 or email [email protected].
50+ Scripture Study The 50+ Scripture Study is on holiday break and will return in the new year on January 9. This group meets every other Thursday morning from 8:30 to 10:00 am in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Room. For additional information, call Ted Flood at (562) 706-6048.
Unique Gift Idea! Women’s & Men’s Retreats
Praying with Scripture During Advent During Advent the Scriptures invite us to prepare our minds and hearts for the Nativity of Our Lord on Christmas Day. This group will gather for Lectio Divina on Thursday evenings—December 12, and 19—from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Room. For additional information, call Ted Flood at (562) 706-6048.
Centering Prayer, a contemplative prayer group. The next gathering in the Church will be Monday, December 9 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. For information, call Alison Reid at (562) 537-1592.
Bereavement Support Groups
Two parish retreats are planned for Spring 2020 at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center in Sierra Madre. The Women’s Retreat begins Friday evening, March 27, and concludes on Sunday, March 29, with Mass at 11:30 am. The Men’s Retreat begins Friday evening, April 24, and concludes on Sunday, April 26. The lovely grounds and peaceful atmosphere of Mater Dolorosa make this an ideal place for a weekend of spiritual renewal and growth facilitated by the Passionist retreat team. Suggested donation: $250 ($50 non-refundable deposit). Register online at http://materdolorosa.org/weekend-retreat-mar-27-29-2020/ or contact Sr. Mary Dean at (419) 304-8530 or MDPfahlerSND@la-
Bereavement Support Groups provide space and time to work through the natural process of grieving in a faith-based gathering. St. Bartholomew will be hosting daytime and evening support groups starting in 2020. Trained parish facilitators accompany people coping with the loss of a loved one and invite prayer, personal reflection, and small group discussion. The group takes a 10-week journey, meeting at the same time each week and using The New Day Journal as a resource. The daytime support group begins Tuesday, January 7 and meets weekly from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm through March 10. The evening support group begins Thursday, January 9 and meets weekly from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm through March 12. All are welcome! Please register by January 1 by contacting Sr. Mary Dean at (419) 304-8530 or [email protected].
2020 Parish Calendars Complimentary 2020 parish calendars at are located at the entrances of the church.
Immaculate Conception – Not a Holy Day of Obligation This year the Solemnity of Immaculate Conception, which is traditionally celebrated on December 8, is transferred to Monday, December 9 and is not a Holy Day of Obligation.
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10
PARISH NEWS 7
Sacramental Celebrations Sacrament of Anointing the Sick Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament that is received by those who are suffering from illness, infirmity, or disability. It is appropriate to receive this sacrament prior to a serious operation or medical procedure. An individual anointing can be arranged at your home or in the hospital by calling the Parish Office.
Sacrament of Baptism All parents and godparents are required to participate in a baptismal preparation class. To register for the Sacrament of Baptism and the preparation class contact the director of faith formation, Kellie De Leo at (562) 438-3826 ext. 252.
Sacrament of Holy Orders If you are interested in becoming a priest or deacon call Fr. Michael Reardon at the Parish Office. You may also contact the Regional Vocational Director, Fr. Francis Ilano at (562) 423-7986. For additional information, go to www.lavocations.org.
Sacrament of Marriage Please contact the Parish Office for an appointment with Fr. Michael at least six months in advance.
Funeral Arrangements Please call the Parish Office to schedule a funeral.
Spirituality & Family Life
Tax –Wise Year -End Giving Options
Readings for the Week Monday: Genesis 3: 9-15, 20; Psalm 98: 1-4; Ephesians 1: 3-6, 11-12; Luke 1: 26-38 Tuesday: Isaiah 40: 1-11; Psalm 96: 1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Matthew 18: 12-14 Wednesday: Isaiah 40: 25-31; Psalm 103: 1-4, 8, 10; Matthew 11: 28-30 Thursday: Zechariah 2: 14-17 or Revelation 11: 19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Luke 1: 26-38 or Luke 1: 39-47 Friday: Isaiah 48: 17-19; Psalm 1: 1-4, 6; Matthew 11: 16-19 Saturday: Sirach 48: 1-4, 9-11; Psalm 80: 2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Matthew 17: 9a, 10-13 Sunday: Isaiah 35: 1-6a, 10; Psalm 146: 6-10; Jas 5:7-10; Matthew 11: 2-11
Updating the Parish Census Please remember to complete and return Parish Registration forms to the Parish Office as soon as possible. Your cooperation will help us to update our parishioner profile by providing insight as to how the parish can best serve the needs of this faith communi-ty into the future.
Thank you for helping us to update St. Bartholomew’s parish census!
Gifts of Stock Gifts of appreciated assets such as stock are an excellent way for you to make a charitable gift. Stock may be transferred directly to the Archdiocese for the benefit of St. Bartholomew. These gifts will not affect your cash flow, and they provide the following tax benefits: > A possible charitable deduction to help you on taxes > Bypass of federal and state capital gains taxes > Avoidance of the tax on net investment income From a tax perspective, a gift of appreciated assets makes good sense. You can make the capital gains taxes optional, achieve significant tax savings, and support parish programs. For additional information please contact Brooke Glazer at (213) 637-7512 or [email protected].
Baptized in Christ—November 2019 Matthew S. Luyben Camila R. Aguerrebere
Married in Christ Serena M. Bleeker & Aleander R. McKnight Teresa R. Zasadny & Nathaniel T. Bailey
Died in Christ Melissa Ayer Teresa Stanley Andrew Sung Woo Lee
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