November 29, 2015

OUR LADY OF LORETTO CATHOLIC CHURCH

1806 Novato Blvd., Novato, CA 94947 415-897-2171

FAX 415-897-8251 Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm

OUR LADY OF LORETTO PARISH “Empowered by the Spirit of God we celebrate Jesus’ presence in Prayer,

Liturgy, Sacrament and Service”

Please pray for our parishioners who are sick and suffering that they may know the embrace of Christ’s healing love.

Ruth Beckman, Wayne Beckmann, Margaret Bohan, Gary Campaue, Mel Cardenas,

Frankie Caza, John Coffman, Dennis Crinnion, Bridget Fenker, Vivian Girard, Fr. Dustin Gorell, Mark Harlen, Florence Haron, Patrick Haugh, Rene Haverluck, Mary-

Louise Huppert DeFever, Greer Goebel, Jim Horan, Bea Horan, Victor Iacovetto, Vic-toria Iacovetto, Martin Keaney, Margaret Keith, Norma Lombardi, Patrick Melis

Haugh, Jim Horan, Sal Miceli, Roy Michon, Gloria Mock, Joan Moss, James Murphy, Jim Murphy, Peggy Murphy, Ray Ostertag, Alberto Palpallatoc, Jr., Elizabeth Rigney, Margarita Ruiz, Nancy Sammon, Benjamin Schober, Richard Stafford, Patrick Kevin

Tirk, Niloo Vahid, Michelle Wisniewski, Tim Wright, Henry Yee

We are updating our prayer list and have removed names which have been on the list for some time. Please call the Rectory to have someone included on the Prayer List.

May all our deceased

Parishioners rest in the loving arms of God

Mass Intentions November 28 to December 6

TBDDay Time Intentions November 28—December 6

Priest *

Saturday 11/28 9:00am 5:00pm 7:00pm

Donald Drake + Bill Stiveson + Special Intention

NH BC ME

Sunday 11/29 8:00am 10:00am 12 Noon

OLL Parishioners George Michael Patterson + Family Arguello +

NH BC ME

Monday 11/30 9:00am Bill Stiveson + BC

Tuesday 12/1 9:00am Mary and Jospeh Kim (L)

TBD

Wednesday 12/2 9:00am Roy and Miriam Habenich (L) TBD

Thursday 11/.3

10:00am Bill Stiveson + TBD

Friday 12/4 9:00am Loretta Muster +

TBD

Saturday 12/5 9:00am 5:00pm 7:00pm

Margaret McNern + Lewis Skrowonek + Special Intention

TBD

Sunday 12/6 8:00am 10:00am 12 Noon

Oll Parishioners Troy Family (L) and + Special Intention

TBD

BC: Fr. Brian Costello ME: Fr. Manuel Estrada NH: Fr. Neil Healy

Rev. Brian Costello frbrian@ollnovato.org Ext.227

Pastor

Rev. J. Manuel Estrada frmanuel@ollnovato.org EXT 230

Parochial Vicar

Rev. Neil Healy In Residence (Happily Retired) EXT 233

Rev. Mr. Alejandro Madero EXT. 225

Deacon

Patrick Reeder EXT. 234 Parish Manager

Office Staff Erin Troy EXT. 222

Allen Shirley EXT. 236

Our Lady of Loretto School Mrs. Kathleen Kraft, Principal

415-892-8621

Parish Religious Education

Amy Bjorklund Reeder, Dir. Grades 1-6 Kathleen Pitti

415-897-6714

Sandro Garcia Grades 1-3 en Espanol

415-897-2171

Annie Troy, Dir. Youth Ministry and Confirmation

415-897-2171 ext.277

Mass Times

Monday—Friday 9:00 am

Saturday 9:00am 5:00 pm (Vigil Mass)

7:00 pm (Spanish Vigil Mass)

Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12 Noon Spanish Mass

Eucharistic Adoration Every Friday

9:30am-5:00 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday3:00pm-4:00pm

Rosary Monday—Thursday after 9am Mass and 5:30pm

Friday after 9am Mass and at 5pm Sunday at 3:00pm

Baptisms Please contact the Rectory-

Catechesis Required

Marriages Please contact the Rectory at least

6 months in advance

Our Lady of Loretto St. Vincent de Paul Society

415-497-5090

Visit us on the Web www.ollnovato.org E-mail us:

church@ollnovato.org

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND On December 5-6 the annual collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious will be taken. Your gift will help defray some of the costs needed to care for our elderly religious and relieve the gen-uine financial crisis in many religious congregations. Whatever you give will be greatly appreci-ated. Please be generous. Most importantly, please remember in your prayers the more than 630 women and men religious living and serving in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The days are coming when the LORD will fulfill the promise made to Israel and Judah (Jeremiah 33:14-16). Psalm — To you, O Lord, I lift my soul (Psalm 25). Second Reading — May the Lord make you increase and abound in love that you may be blameless in holiness; conduct yourselves so as to please God (1 Thessalonians 3:12 — 4:2). Gospel — There will be signs and you will see the Son of Man coming with power and great glory. Be vigilant (Luke 21:25-28, 34-36).

Christmas Concert Bring your family and friends on Sunday, December 20 to a joyful re-telling of the nativity story. The adult choir and spe-cial children’s chorus tell of Christ’s birth in both word and song. Times are 4:00pm and 7:30pm at the church with a reception following.

Father Brian’s letter will return next week.

Happy First Sunday of Advent

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Advent is a time rich in family traditions. Many of them have been so effectively ab-sorbed into our culture that their religious ori-gins are hidden. Some of us will set candles in our windows tonight. The custom began in Ireland during the so-called “penal” days, ex-tending from 1691 to the “Catholic Emanci-pation” in 1829 and beyond. There were harsh penalties and fines for not attending the government church. Priests were forced into hiding, but people were resourceful and de-termined in guarding their faith. At Christ-mas, Irish families, particularly in the coun-tryside, placed a lighted candle in the cottage window and left the door unlatched, hoping that a priest might come by and celebrate the Christmas Mass for them. The possibility of the Mass coming into the family home gave rise to other Irish cus-toms at the beginning of Advent. The cottage received a fresh coat of whitewash, the thresh-old was swept especially clean, and fresh cur-tains were hung in the windows. The house was scrubbed until it gleamed, including all the pots and pans, and all garments and table linens were laundered. The custom of the Irish window candle was so admired in Catholic Europe that it was widely copied there, and now finds a welcome in households that may not exactly expect a priest to wander in!

First Reading — The days are coming when the LORD will fulfill the promise made to Israel and Judah (Jeremiah 33:14-16). Psalm — To you, O Lord, I lift my soul (Psalm 25). Second Reading — May the Lord make you increase and abound in love that you may be blameless in holiness; conduct your-selves so as to please God (1 Thessalonians 3:12 — 4:2). Gospel — There will be signs and you will see the Son of Man coming with power and great glory. Be vigilant (Luke 21:25-28, 34-36).

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: First Sunday of Advent Monday: St. Andrew Tuesday: World AIDS Day Thursday: St. Francis Xavier

Friday: St. John of Da-mascus; First Friday Saturday: First Saturday

As we move into the busiest time of the year, please calendar these dates

into your busy schedule:

November 29th First Sunday of Advent. New Mass Schedule

begins. Vigil Masses are at 5pm and 7pm (Spanish) . Sunday Masses are at 8am, 10am

and 12 Noon (Spanish) 2016 Calendars distributed in

English and Spanish. Fifth Sunday SVDP Second Collection

December 2nd Advent Bible Study begins 6:30pm

December 4th from Christmas Luncheon in

Parish Hall—11am to 3pm December 5th

6pm to 10pm: Father/Daughter Dinner Dance in Parish Hall

December 8th Immaculate Conception

(Holy Day of Obligation) Masses are at: 9am (School Mass),4pm ( Religious Educa-tion Mass),6pm (English), 7:30pm (Spanish)

Italian Catholic Federation (ICF)Meeting and Dinner in the Parish Hall 5:30pm

December 10th Feast of our Lady of Loretto

December 11th Reconciliation Service at St. Anthony’s.

10:30am and 7:30pm December 12th

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe December 17th

6:30pm: School Christmas Concert December 20th:

Bring all baby Jesus statues to be blessed at Mass.

Parish Christmas Concert. 4pm and 7:30pm

December 24th to January 3rd Parish Offices will be closed. Priests are

on-site for any emergencies.

CALLING ANY MAN OR WOMAN WHO ATTENDS THE 10:30 (10:00 begin-ning in Advent) SUNDAY MASS: We need more ushers!! This is an important ministry to all who come to worship. Training will be provided. PLEASE consider this and contact Jean & Nelson at nelson7773@gmail.com or (415) 892-2348. Thank you, in advance, for stepping up.

December 24th—Christmas Eve Mass Times— 5pm (Children’s Mass in both

Church and Hall), 7pm (English), 9pm (Spanish)

December 25th—Christmas Masses at 8am, 10am, and

12 Noon (Spanish) January 1st

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. (Holy Day of Obligation)

Masses at 10am (English) 12 Noon (Spanish)

FROM OLL CONFIRMATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY:

Monday, 11/30: Middle School Classes resume. 7-8:30 in the convent. Thursday, 12/3: High school classes resume. 7-8:30 in the convent. 2016 Confirmandi: remember that there is a spon-sor meeting during our 12/3 classes. All students be-ing confirmed in the spring must be represented. If a sponsor cannot attend, a parent should come in their place.

EXCITING NEWS FROM ADULT FAITH FORMATION!

OLL ADULT FAITH FORMATION is happy to announce an Advent Bible Series! The Bible’s Big Story - Our Story comes to us through Crossways International (www.crossways.com). It is a three-week series that will take place on December 2, 9 & 16 from 6:30-8:30pm. All participants are asked to contribute a $15 fee to cover the cost of materials and registration will be limited to only thirty stu-dents. Contact Amy Reeder or Annie Troy for more information or to sign up for this exciting new offer-

This Week at OLL November 29— December 6

Sun. First Sunday of Advent Mon. Tue. Helping Hands Prayer Group—1pm—Church Our Mother of Perpetual Help—Chapel—6pm Al-Anon—Convent – 7:15pm Wed. Our Lady’s Prayer Group—Church—7:30pm Thurs. Fri. Eucharistic Adoration—Chapel 9:30am—5pm Sat. Cenacle—Chapel—9:30am Sun. Second Sunday of Advent

Esta semana en OLL 29 Noviembre — 6 Diciembre

Domingo: Primer Domingo de Adviento Martes: Helping Hands Grupo de Oración por la Iglesia-1pm JPC Discipulados—Capilla del Convento –7pm Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro-Chapel-6pm Al-Anon-Convento - 7:15 pm Miércoles: Nuestra Señora Grupo de Oración- Capilla– 7:30pm Ensavo del Coro-Espanol—Iglesia—7pm Jueves:

Viernes: JPC—Bibliotecca—7pm

Sabado: Cenaculo—Chapel—9:30am Domingo: Segundo Domingo de Adviento

OUR LADY OF LORETTO, HELPING HANDS

CHRISTMAS OUTREACH 2015 The Our Lady of Loretto, Helping Hands Christmas Outreach 2015 is underway! Again this year we have committed to help families in need celebrate the birth of Christ. It’s easy to be part of this compassionate out-reach. Our Giving Trees are up in all the en-trances to the Church. Please take an enve-lope and return it to the secure mail slot at the Rectory, along with your gift of store gift cards, cash or check payable to Our Lady of Loretto Helping Hands Christmas Out-reach. Please indicate the amount of your donation clearly on the outside of the gift card. Gift cards from grocery stores and stores such as Target and Kohl’s are much ap-preciated. Our deadline for donations is Wednesday, December 9, 2015.

For your convenience, Helping Hands volun-teers will be at the church entrances after each mass this weekend to accept your dona-tions. Thank you for helping us to share the true spirit of Christmas with those in need. We wish you a blessed Advent and Christ-mas.

El Nuestra Señora de Loreto, Helping Hands Navidad Extensión 2015

De nuevo este año hemos compro-metido a ayudar a las familias necesitadas celebran el nacimiento de Cristo.

Es fácil ser parte de este alcance compasivo. Nuestros árboles Dar están en pie de todas las entradas de la Iglesia. Por favor, tome un so-bre y devolverlo a la ranura de correo seguro en la Rectoría, junto con su regalo de las tar-jetas de tienda de regalos, efectivo o cheque a nombre de Nuestra Señora de Loreto Helping Hands Alcance Navidad. Por favor, indique el monto de su donación claramente en el exte-rior de la tarjeta de regalo.

Las tarjetas de regalo de tiendas de comesti-bles y tiendas como Target y Kohl son muy apreciados.

Nuestra fecha límite para las donaciones es Miércoles, 09 de diciembre 2015.

Para su comodidad, Helping Hands voluntari-os estarán en las entradas de la iglesia después de cada misa este fin de semana para aceptar sus donaciones. Gracias por ayudar-nos a compartir el verdadero espíritu de la Navidad con los necesitados usted. Le desea-mos una bendecida Adviento y Navidad.

Queridos amigos,

La carta del Padre Brian regresará la próxima semana. Feliz primer domingo de Adviento.

LA VENIDA DEL REINO Jeremías lo veía venir –el reinado de Jesús y la restaura-ción de Jerusalén. Pe-ro, ¿había alguien que le escuchara? ¿Alguien escucha

ahora? Ser profeta tenía que haber sido muy difícil, pero Jeremías era persistente en su mensaje, porque sabía lo necesario que era escucharlo. Persistente en su mensaje también es Pa-blo, animando a los tesalonicenses –y a todos nosotros– a vivir de acuerdo al reino que Je-remías anunció. Nos motiva a comportarnos en el camino de santidad para que estemos bien preparados para la llegada del rey. Final-mente, Jesús mismo nos dice que estemos siempre atentos para lograr el agrado de nuestro Dios y Rey. Jeremías podía ver que se acercaba el reinado de Jesús. Al comenzar el tiempo de Adviento, Pablo y Jesús nos enseñan no sólo cómo pre-pararnos para el Reino, sino cómo vivirlo día a día.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Se acercan los días cuando el Señor cumplirá su promesa que hizo a Israel y a Judá (Jeremías 33:14-16). Salmo — Descúbrenos, Señor, tus caminos (Salmo 25 [24]). Segunda lectura — Que el Señor los llene y los haga rebosar de amor para que sean irre-prochables en santi-dad; pórtense de tal ma-nera que complazcan a Dios (1 Tesalonicenses 3:12 — 4:2). Evangelio — Habrá señales y verán al Hijo del hombre venir con gran poder y majestad. Estén alerta (Lucas 21:25-28, 34-36).

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Primer Domingo de Adviento Lunes: San Andrés Martes: Día Mundial del SIDA Jueves: San Francisco Javier Viernes: San Juan Damasceno; Primer viernes Sábado: Primer sábado