Pastor: Fr. Michael Carroll
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Arnold Parungao
Deacon Dave Ford ([email protected])
Deacon Ed Morgado ([email protected])
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December 22, 2013
MISSION STATEMENT
“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved
you; abide in My Love.” In Christ’s Love the
Eucharistic community of St. Teresa of Avila,
Auburn, embraces and welcomes all as part of
God’s family. We value every parishioner and
strive to reflect the forgiveness and healing of
the Gospels.
Sunday Masses
Parish Office: 11600 Atwood Rd., Auburn, CA 95603
Saturday Vigil………………………………………………...5:00pm
Sunday…………………………………………….8:00am, 10:30am
………………………………………...3:30pm (Spanish), & 5:30pm
Office Hours: Monday—Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
(530) 889-2254, fax (530) 889-2643 www.stteresaauburn.com
Business Manager, Jo Anne Drummond
(530)-889-2254 ext. 11
e-mail: [email protected]
Daily Masses
Monday—Friday, During Advent ……………….6:30am, 8:30am
Saturday………………………………………………………8:30am
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
The priests are honored to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance
at any time; please call for an appointment with the priest of
your choice.
Religious Education Program
Judy Jones (Coordinator) (530) 823-7122
e-mail: [email protected]
Adult Faith Formation, Deacon Dave Ford
(530) 889-2254
Ministry to Seniors, Bereaved & Homebound
Saturdays..………………………………………9:00am—10:30am
Barbara Freuler (Minister) – (530) 889-2254 ext. 10
e-mail: [email protected]
Baptisms: For the celebration of Baptism, please call the
St. Joseph School, Mr. Christopher Nelson, (Principal)
Eucharistic Adoration
Parish Office, for information.
Marriage: If you are a member of our parish, please contact a
priest or deacon of your choice at least six months in advance of
your desired wedding in order to participate in a process of
marriage preparation.
Confirmation: For teens, the Sacrament of Confirmation is a
[email protected] or www.saintjosephauburn.org
11610 Atwood Rd., Auburn (530) 885-4490 fax (530) 885-0182
St. Joseph Preschool/Day Care Center
Jaime Anderson, (Director) (530) 823-1822
11610 Atwood Rd., Auburn, www.saintjosephauburn.org
e-mail: [email protected]
two-year preparation process; please contact our coordinator of
religious education; for adults not yet confirmed, please call the
parish office.
Music Ministry:
Ministry to the Sick: Please call parish office
Youth Group:
(530) 889-2254
Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Call the parish office (530) 889-2254
Jean Sawyer, (Music & Liturgy Director) – (530) 885-2958
e-mail: [email protected]
Brenda Fischer, (Youth Director) - (530) 305-9919
e-mail: [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul: (530) 906-8311
Bulletin Submissions: e-mail to [email protected]. All bulletin articles are due in the parish office no later than
12:00pm on Mondays.
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Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 22, 2013
They shall name him Emmanuel,
which means “God is with us.”
— Matthew 1:23
EMMANUEL
To name someone or something means that we have a relationship with
that entity. Family names identify us with our heritage; nicknames denote
familiarity or a special bond. In the Old Testament, the meaning of a name ran
deep. It identified one’s mission, even one’s very being.
The amazing name “Emmanuel” was first uttered by Isaiah as he described to the frightened King Ahaz the promised
one who would come to redeem the people. Emmanuel is not a frightening philosophical name, such as Omnipotent,
Omniscient, Almighty. It does not connote distance and transcendence. It does not generate reverential fear. The name
Emmanuel implies closeness and intimacy and compassion. Emmanuel is the name given to the one who is coming. It
means “God is with us.” God is entrusted to the care of a virgin, who will bear this child. Only God would be so
compassionate to draw so near, to be so available and vulnerable. Only God could love this well.
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MASS INTENTIONS
December 21st—December 28st, 2013
Sat. 12/21/13 5:00pm
Sun. 12/22/13 8:00am
10:30am
3:30pm
5:30pm
Mon. 12/23/13 8:30am
Tues. 12/24/13 8:30am
Wed. 12/25/13
Thurs.12/26/13
Fri.
12/27/13
Sat.
12/28/13 8:30am
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Shipmates of Bill O'Brien
Kevin Mulderrig
Mary Lewis
For The Faithful
Gerduro Virginia Holderman
Donald & Louise Crawford
Denise Overton
For The Faithful
No Mass Requests
For The Faithful
Fr. Mike , Fr. Arnold and the parish
staff would like to wish all of you a
very Happy and a Blessed Christmas.
The parish office will be closed on
December 24th & December 25th for
the Christmas holidays.
First Reading — You will be
given this sign: The virgin shall
conceive and bear a son (Isaiah
7:10-14).
Psalm — Let the Lord enter; he
is king of glory (Psalm 24).
Second Reading — God has called us to belong to
Jesus Christ (Romans 1:1-7).
Gospel — The son born of Mary shall be called Jesus,
for he will save his people from their sins (Matthew
1:18-24).
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.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14;
Lk 1:57-66
Tuesday:
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5,
27, 29; Lk 1:67-79
Wednesday: 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, 1113; 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]
Thursday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6,
8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22
Friday:
1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12;
Jn 20:1a, 2-8
Saturday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8;
Mt 2:13-18
Sunday:
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-5;
Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23
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Christmas Liturgical Schedule
Dec. 24th:
Dec. 24th:
Dec. 25th:
Dec. 25th:
Dec. 31st:
Jan. 1st:
10:00am—1:00pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
4:30pm: Children's Christmas Mass
7:00pm: Spanish Mass
11:30pm: Choir/Sacred Christmas Music
12:00am: Midnight Mass
8:00am: Christmas Mass
10:30am: Christmas Youth Mass
5:00pm: New Year's Eve Vigil Mass
8:30am & 7:00pm: New Year's Day Mass
PO I N S E T T I A'S
Decorating the Sanctuary for Christmas will begin on Monday,
December 23rd. The more poinsettia's we have the more beautiful
our Sanctuary will look. If you would like to help in donating a
poinsettia in memory of loved one, please bring them to the Chapel
anytime on Monday the 23rd or Tuesday the 24th. Thank you for
helping make our Church beautiful.
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SOMETHING IS HAPPENING AROUND HERE,
OR IS IT?
In 1925 the New York World celebrated the birth of Lincoln
with a cartoon that has become a classic. Two farmers are
pictured talking over a fence. One asks, "Anything new
happening lately?" The other responds, "Nothing much, except a
baby was born over at Tom Lincoln's." The same probably
happened at Bethlehem two thousand years ago. Two
shepherds talking, "Anything new happen around here?" "Naw, just a baby down in the stable.
Nothing much happens around here."
To the eyes of faith and in the eyes of our children something beautiful happens, Christ is
born. Each child brings a unique birth of Christ. Let us share the stories of the Holy Family, the
stable, the star and the swaddling clothes and then stand back and let the children tell us the story.
EVERGREEN
A friend shared with me this American Indian story about the creation of
trees . . .after a contest the Great Mystery gave to each tree the gift which
would be most useful to each species. The contest consisted of being able to
stay awake the longest. After seven days the Great Mystery returned to find
only the spruce, the cedar, the pine, the fir, the laurel and the holly still awake.
"Because you have great endurance you shall have the gift of remaining green
forever. Even in the harshest of winters you will be able to shelter all your
sisters and brothers in creation."
This tale tells the Advent Story about staying awake and being alert, of
greenness in the midst of barrenness, being life-giving in harsh situations. The Lord's Presence
helps us to become life-giving and to give shelter to others.
Our Christmas trees are evergreen. They call out to us to give shelter and protection to all of
God's creation. Evergreen also means our God is always with us.
Merry Christmas & God Bless,
Fr. Mike
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Giggles:
Fr. Arnold: "Who delivers the cat's Christmas presents?"
Johnny:
""Santa Paws".
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Things to say when receiving an unwanted Christmas gift:
A. "I don't really deserve this"
B. "I Love it, but I fear the jealousy it will inspire."
C. "It's hard to put my feelings into words."
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A young boy playing Joseph in the school nativity play forgets his lines. His teacher prompts
from the side, "you have travelled a long way, Joseph, you are hot and tired."
Young Joseph wiped his brow and said, "Boy, do I need a drink!"
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Cuarto Domingo de Adviento
22 de diciembre de 2013
A quien pondrán el nombre de Emmanuel,
que quiere decir Dios-con-nosotros.
— Mateo 1:23
EMANUEL
Nombrar a alguien o algo supone que tenemos una relación con esa persona o cosa. Los
nombres de familia toman arraigo y están a nuestro alrededor; los apodos connotan familiaridad y
compañerismo. En el Antiguo Testamento, el significado de los nombres posee connotaciones
profundas. El nombre servía para singularizar la misión y la identidad de la persona.
El maravilloso nombre, Emanuel, fue primeramente pronunciado por Isaías al describir, al asustado rey Ajaz, aquél
que vendría a redimir a la humanidad. El nombre, Emanuel, no es uno de los filosóficos y atemorizantes como lo son
Omnipotente, Omnisciente o Todopoderoso. El nombre no connota distancia o superioridad. No genera temor reverencial.
El nombre, Emanuel, connota cercanía, intimidad y compasión. El nombre del que ha de venir es Emanuel, que significa
"Dios está con nosotros". Dios es confiado a la custodia de una virgen, que parirá este niño. Sólo Dios es tan compasivo
para acercarse tanto, ser tan asequible y vulnerable. Sólo Dios puede amar de este modo tan perfecto.
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Martes:
Miércoles:
Jueves:
Viernes:
Sábado:
Domingo:
Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lc 1:57-66
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Lc 1:67-79
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]
Medianoche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14
Alborada: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96):1, 6, 11-12; Ti 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]
Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22
1 Jn 1:1-4; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8
1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Sal 124 (123):2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Sal 128 (127):1-5; Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — La señal del Señor es que la virgen estará embarazada y dará a luz un hijo
varón (Isaías 7:10-14).
Salmo — Va a entrar el Señor: él es el Rey de la Gloria (Salmo 24 [23]).
Segunda lectura — Jesús, descendiente de David biológicamente, fue establecido el Hijo de
Dios en poder
(Romanos 1:1-7).
Evangelio — María quedó embarazada por obra del Espíritu Santo. Le pone el nombre de Jesús (Mateo 1:1824).
By prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.
Allow other members of the parish to pray for your intentions as a Christmas offering.
Blank papers will be distributed and those interested in receiving prayer will list their
request on the paper and place it in the basket that will be beneath the Giving Tree. The
request will be confidential so no names are necessary. Parish members will then pick a
prayer request and pray for you during the blessed season.
Please be advised, that the requests are open to EVERYONE.
Christmas to one and all.
Blessed
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THANK YOU!
To the following businesses, families and individuals who have
donated auction items and time for the 2013 Lord’s Bounty
Dinner/Dance & Auction, we are extremely grateful for your
generosity! With your exceptional contributions, this will help meet the needs of the poor and homeless and
ensure the success of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Teresa Conference in the Auburn Community. We try to
acknowledge all of our donors, but sometimes someone gets missed. If we have missed your name/business,
you will be included in our next thank you.
George Sirvoy
Robinson’s Sand & Gravel
Tom & Suzie Goetz
Law Office of Geri Bray
River Cats
Mel’s Diner
Mechanics Bank
Carvalho Family Winery
Ikeda’s
The Grooming Room
Flower Farm
Blackburn Consulting
Massage Envy
Max’s Restaurant
Rob Brewer Sr.
Power Mansion Inn
Clarksburg Wine Company
Darkhorse Golf Club
Pescatore Vineyard & Winery
Safeway’s
Sizzler’s
Vino Castellano
Bob Litchfield
Colfax Dental Center
Barbara Greuler
Megan Hall
Mike & Deb Ternus
Strings – Auburn
Bright Banner
Ed & Debi Dunkin
Mark & Gery Weulfing
Auburn Car Wash
Wendy Van Horne Designs
The Ridge Golf Course
Natalie Gulbis, LPGA
Joe Tatman
Warren & Robin Hudson
Dave Mathews Band
24 Hour Fitness
Incredible Pets
LaFornaretta
Brenda Fischer
Maria’s Tacos
Placer High Basketball Team
Merlo Family Estate Vineyard
LaBou
Vina Castellano
Willow Valley Christmas Tree Farm
Lake of The Pines Golf Course
Carpe Vino
Newcastle Produce
Naggier Vineyards
Richard Azavedo
Father Mike
St. Teresa’s Youth Group
Dirk & Sandy Amara
Borba Family
Mike Bird
Mary Befferly
Elisa Stillwell
Jeff Rupp
Local Roots Food Tours
Sherwin Family Vineyards
Dennis & Patricia Andersen
Tributary White Water Tours
Delta King
In & Out Burger
Pacific Erectors, Inc.
trePazzi trattoria
Sami Kader
Jim Shear
Auburn Ford
True Value Hardware
Michael Hess
Neena Ashford
Bob & Gerrie Hennessey
Rendezvous Winery
Loet van de Linden
Squire Cigars
Tiger’s Eye Skin Care
Club Car
Katrina’s Café
Knights of Columbus
Chad Jensen DDS &
Joanne Drummond
Sarah O’Rielly
Terri Davis
David Stone
LaShena Chislett
Bel Air
Nancy Brown