CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA ADMINISTERED BY THE IDENTE MISSIONARIES

2352 ST. RAYMOND’S AVENUE BRONX, NY 10462 (718 828 2380)

(PARKING AT ZEREGA AND GLEBE)

www.santamariaparish.us/

Mass Schedule: Monday through Friday -

7AM; 8:15AM; 7PM Saturday—8:15AM Saturday – Vigil Mass—5PM Sunday—8:15 in italiano; 9:15 en español 10:30AM; 12 NOON; 5PM in English

ALTAR SERVER MEETINGS FOR NEW &

“RETURNING” ALTAR SERVERS

Saturdays from 10.00am to 11:30am

at Santa Maria Church

Si su hijo o hija… ha hecho su Primera Comunión… puede servir como monaguillo(a). Venga a las reuniones los sábados, a las 10AM en la Iglesia. Hable con el Padre Alexis para más información.

QUESTIONS FOR MEDITATION:

Have I invited anyone to worship at Santa Maria?

Do I feel responsible for the life and holiness of at least another person?

Do I truly believe in Matthew 5:48?

Thanksgiving: Thank you to all who donated in any way to our Thanksgiving Food Drive… including the children and families from Santa Maria School, Donna Messina, William and Agnese Pieretti, Eddy and Michelle Santiago, Bernadette Lichtsztral, Carmen Olivieri, Sonia Perez, the children and families from the Spanish Club and the National Hispanic Honor Society at Preston High School, the New York Quisqueya Lions Club, and to you our Santa Maria parishioners. May Holy Joseph bless your sacrifice!

27TH OF NOVEMBER 2016 A.D. FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Buses to the Cathedral: Friday, December 2, 2016 at 8:00pm, Solemn Mass at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral to mark the 12th Anniversary of the death of Dr. Fernando Rielo (1923-2004), the Founder of the Idente Missionaries. His Excellency Bishop Alfonso Cabezas Aristizábal, C.M. will preside. Please call or come to the Sacristy or Rectory as soon as possible to sign up for bus service to/from the

Cathedral. Buses will leave promptly at 5:00pm in front of the Church and will depart at 10:00pm from Saint Patrick's Cathedral so that you can have a chance to see the Rockefeller Christmas Tree. (A $10 donation is requested to cover the bus—but no one will be denied a seat if unable to give a donation.)

ADVENT RETREAT - Saturday, December 3, 2016, from 10:00am to 3:00pm, Advent Day of Recollection at Santa Maria. Please bring your brown-bag lunch. Prepare for the coming of the Lord… during this retreat directed by the Idente Missionaries. Sessions in both English and Spanish.

‘SANTA MARIA RESTAURANT’

AND FLEA MARKET—Sunday, December 4, 2016, from 9:00am to 2:00pm, Christmas Flea Market and Food Sale Fundraiser. Come enjoy a variety of foods (Mexican, American, etc.) and purchase items for Christmas! Profits benefit the celebrations in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Misa y las Mañanitas en Honor de la Virgen de Guadalupe: Este año celebraremos la Santa Misa en Honor de nuestra Madre de Guadalupe el domingo, 11 de diciembre a las 5:00PM y las Mañanitas el lunes, 12 de diciembre a las 4:00AM… (nueva hora) ven...exprésale tu amor a tu madre...los niños podrán traerle rosas y usted también podrá contribuir con comida típica si así lo desea.

Masses for the Week

Saturday, Nov. 26th 5:00pm José Simón Tenezaca

Sunday, Nov.27th—First Sunday of Advent 8:15am Eleonora Mazzitelli 9:15am Alexander Rodríguez, Emilia Corniel and William Díaz 10:30am Luigi D’Aloia 12Noon For the Health and Holiness of Father Biju on the occasion of his perpetual vows as an Idente Missionary 1:00pm Baptism of Sofía Titla Martínez 5:00pm Jean and Peter Conides

Monday, Nov.28th 7:0 am James Torres 8:15am For the safety of our Country 7:00pm Jack Romita, Sr. – 5th anniversary

Tuesday, Nov. 29th 7:00am For the Intentions of Joanne Savino 8:15am In Thanksgiving for favors and blessings received 7:00pm For the Health and Holiness of Jocelyn Diva Esguerra-Jimenez

Wednesday, Nov. 30th 7:00am In Thanksgiving for favors and blessings received 8:15am Special Intention—LSLE 7:00pm Pashke Staka

Thursday, Dec. lst 7:00am For the Intentions of Joanne Savino 8:15am Jose Plackal 7:00pm Celia Perez

Friday, Dec. 2nd 7:00am Por los niños abortados 8:15am Louis Frisolone 7:00pm NO Mass at Santa Maria— We are going to Saint Patrick’s Cathedral!

Saturday, Dec. 3rd 8:15am For the Soul of Dolores Jimenez Jimenez and Francesca Petruso 4:15pm Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe 5:00pm Marie LaMagra

NOVENA A LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE

Sábado, 3 de diciembre, 4:15pm Domingo, 4 de diciembre, 4:15pm. Lunes, 5 de diciembre, 6:15pm Martes, 6 de diciembre, 6:15pm Miércoles, 7 de diciembre, 6:15pm Jueves, 8 de diciembre, 6:15pm Viernes, 9 de diciembre, 6:15pm Sábado, 10 de diciembre, 4:15pm Domingo, 11 de diciembre, 4:15pm

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Recommended for Advent

What is Advent -Concordia Publishing House

First Sunday of Advent—Catholic Digest Advent Video...

Liturgical Notes for Advent From Universal Norms on the Liturgical Year

and the General Roman Calendar:

39. Advent has a twofold character, for it is a time of preparation for the Solemnities of Christmas, in which the First Coming of the Son of God to humanity is remembered, and likewise a time when, by remembrance of this, minds and hearts are led to look forward to Christ's Second Coming at the end of time. For these two reasons, Advent is a period of devout and expectant delight.

40. Advent begins with First Vespers (Evening Prayer I) of the Sunday that falls on or closest to November 30 and it ends before First Vespers (Evening Prayer I) of Christmas.

41. The Sundays of this time of year are named the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Sundays of Advent.

42. The weekdays from December 17 up to and including December 24 are ordered in a more direct way to preparing for the Nativity of the Lord. The liturgical color for Advent is purple, just like Lent—as both are seasons that prepare us for great feast days. Also Advent (like Lent) includes an element of penance in the sense of preparing, quieting and disciplining our hearts for the full joy of Christmas. This penitential dimension is expressed through the color purple, but also through the restrained manner of decorating the church and altar: "During Advent the floral decoration of the altar should be marked by a moderation suited to the character of this time of year, without expressing in anticipation the full joy of the Nativity of the Lord…[also] the use of the organ and other musical instruments should be marked by a [similar] moderation…" (GIRM n. 305 and n. 313)

The third Sunday of Advent is called "Gaudete" Sunday (coming from the first word of the Latin Entrance Antiphon for this day, meaning "Rejoice") and the liturgical color may be rose instead of purple. This is the Church's way of further heightening our expectation as we draw ever nearer the Solemnity of Christmas.

The Meaning of Advent Candles

As a Christian tradition, the wreath holds the four Advent candles. The candles represent Jesus coming as the light in darkness. One candle is lit each Sunday until all four candles are lit, and sometimes a fifth candle is lit on Christmas. As Christmas draws nearer, each candle brings a little more light into the darkness. Each of the candles represents an aspect of preparation during the season of Advent: The Candle of Hope Color: Purple Purple is the primary color associated with Advent. Within the Catholic Church it symbolizes penance, preparation, and sacrifice. During the first week of Advent, we look forward to Jesus’ coming with hope.  The Candle of Peace Color: Purple During this second week of Advent, we reflect on our lives and work on becoming better-versions-of-ourselves in preparation for Jesus’ coming.  The Candle of Joy Color: Pink This third candle is pink, symbolizing anticipation and rejoicing. During the third week of Advent, we are filled with joy for the near arrival of Jesus on Christmas day.  The Candle of Love Color: Purple During this final week of Advent we rejoice in the endless love that God has for us, which is made apparent in the birth of his Son: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16-17 Source: http://dynamiccatholic.com/best-advent-ever/about-advent/

“Growing up, it’s wasn’t Thanksgiving or Christmas

without my Grandma Miller’s pumpkin bread. It still isn’t.”

–Emily Stimpson Chapman

Ingredients

3 ½ cups flour 3 cups sugar

½ teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda

1 ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cloves

1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg

2 cups pumpkin puree 1 cup vegetable oil

1 cup water 4 eggs

2 cups walnuts, chopped

Preheat oven to 325°. Mix dry ingredients together; set aside.

Mix eggs, sugar, oil, water, and pumpkin together. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.

Fold in nuts. Divide into two greased pans and bake for 90 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Grandma Miller’s Pumpkin Bread