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DR. ROSARIO AMBAYEC, DDSCHIRURGIEN-DENTISTE / DENTAL SURGEON3535 Côte Ste-CatherineSuite 1, Montreal, Quebec (corner Côte-des-Neiges)
Tel: 514-731-6479
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Jewish General HospitalPav. A Room A-024.21
5750 Côte-des-Neiges Road, Montreal
Tel: 514-340-8222 ext. 4077
DR. VIVIAN LIM CAYANONG, DMDDentiste / Dentist
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Call For Appointment! Tel: 514-731-7378www.vlimcayanong.com
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ST. KEVIN’S PARISH MISSION STATEMENT St. Kevin’s is a diverse Catholic community that reaches out and welcomes all ages and cultures, and respects and promotes the dignity of each individual. We are Christ centered and witnesses to His life, and strive to live the values of the gospel in our daily lives: charity, honesty and forgiveness. We encourage service and leadership from within the parish to provide for the community’s present and future needs.
PARISH STAFF: 514-733-5600Rev. Savarimuthu Yesappan – Administrator Ext 3Rev. Herbert Schulz – Assistant Ext 4Sr. Grace Salvaña, spc– P.C. L. Ext 5
Email: [email protected] Moran – Secretary Ext 0Effie Cordeiro – Accountant Ext 6
WARDENSLucy Bugay, Marison CallantaJeanie Capulong, Alejandro Cernero,Teresita Panen, Joanne Rodriguez
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCILTess Allonar, Apple LacbayShirley Williamson, Aurora Osdon
HALL RESERVATION COORDINATORJen Capulong: 514-738-6872
MINISTRIES AND COMMITTEESFaith Formation
Faith Education for ChildrenRCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Sr. Grace Salvaña, spcAnn Birch
514-733-5600514-737-6734
LiturgyAltar ServersEucharistic MinistryLectorsSacristanChoir Directors: 5:00 PM (Sat)
8:15 AM (Sun)8:15 AM (Sun)11:00 AM (Sun)5:00 PM (Sun)
Francesca RodriguezQuinnton ZorzesMary Anne A. PaggabaoAlma RobinsonEarl WilsonMargaret TimothyAlfredo Villanueva (organist)Alfredo VillanuevaJennifer Arsenault
438-888-0262514-695-2532514-739-2772514-737-6173514-647-1089514-695-2532438-927-4694438-927-4694514-695-1976
Family Life Apostolate Freddie Baculina 438-937-0836Social Justice Boris Polanski 514-733-5600Pastoral Home CarePastoral Care at Jewish Eldercare Centre (JEC)
(Vacant)Sylvia Bulacan and Jovit Caseres
514-750-5223
Youth Sr. Grace Salvaña, spc 514-733-5600
RELIGIOUS GROUPS / ORGANIZATIONSCarmelites Nanding Reoligio 514-458-9345Couples for Christ Raul and Joy Marababol 514-769-2146Knights of Columbus Clemente Bernardo 438-499-1744Legion of Mary Lourdes Cortez 514-659-4838St. Anthony Fraternity, Secular Franciscan Order Emma Resurreccion 514-481-6424Tamil Charismatic Renewal Julian Jeyaratnam 514-968Catholic Women’s League Susan Trinidad 438-391-1978
BAPTISM: Celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 11:00 AM. Parents and principal godparents must attend a preparation seminar, usually held the week before the baptism. Please call the Parish office for more details.MARRIAGE: Couples should contact the Parish office at least six (6) months before the intended wedding date. Please do not book anything until you have met with the priest.SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION): Confessions are heard 30 minutes before weekend masses or by appointment.
REGULAR MASS SCHEDULEWEEKDAYS: Monday: 7:30 AM
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM and 7:00 PM
WEEKENDS: Saturday: 5:00 PMSunday: 8:15 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM
DEVOTION: Mother of Perpetual Help Wednesday, 7:00 PM
ADORATION OF BLESSED SACRAMENT 1st Friday, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 12 Noon and 1:00 to 3:00 PM(Closed on weekends)
PARISH BOUNDARIES: NORTH – Jean Talon W; SOUTH – The Boulevard/South side of QueenMary and Victoria; WEST – North side of Queen Mary/WestburyEAST: Darlington and Northmount
WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS!If you are new to the parish, please register by calling the parish office or
complete a registration form found at the church entrance.
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF ST. KEVIN5600 Cote-des-Neiges Road, Montreal, Quebec H3T 1Z1
514-733-5600 [email protected] www.stkevinsparishmontreal.ca
PARISH BULLETINDecember 22, 2018 – January 4, 2019
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT toHOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH (C)
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
ST. KEVIN’S PARISH MISSION STATEMENT St. Kevin’s is a diverse Catholic community that reaches out and welcomes all ages and cultures, and respects and promotes the dignity of each individual. We are Christ centered and witnesses to His life, and strive to live the values of the gospel in our daily lives: charity, honesty and forgiveness. We encourage service and leadership from within the parish to provide for the community’s present and future needs.
PARISH STAFF: 514-733-5600Rev. Savarimuthu Yesappan – Administrator Ext 3Rev. Herbert Schulz – Assistant Ext 4Sr. Grace Salvaña, spc– P.C. L. Ext 5
Email: [email protected] Moran – Secretary Ext 0Effie Cordeiro – Accountant Ext 6
WARDENSLucy Bugay, Marison CallantaJeanie Capulong, Alejandro Cernero,Teresita Panen, Joanne Rodriguez
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCILTess Allonar, Apple LacbayShirley Williamson, Aurora Osdon
HALL RESERVATION COORDINATORJen Capulong: 514-738-6872
MINISTRIES AND COMMITTEESFaith Formation
Faith Education for ChildrenRCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Sr. Grace Salvaña, spcAnn Birch
514-733-5600514-737-6734
LiturgyAltar ServersEucharistic MinistryLectorsSacristanChoir Directors: 5:00 PM (Sat)
8:15 AM (Sun)8:15 AM (Sun)11:00 AM (Sun)5:00 PM (Sun)
Francesca RodriguezQuinnton ZorzesMary Anne A. PaggabaoAlma RobinsonEarl WilsonMargaret TimothyAlfredo Villanueva (organist)Alfredo VillanuevaJennifer Arsenault
438-888-0262514-695-2532514-739-2772514-737-6173514-647-1089514-695-2532438-927-4694438-927-4694514-695-1976
Family Life Apostolate Freddie Baculina 438-937-0836Social Justice Boris Polanski 514-733-5600Pastoral Home CarePastoral Care at Jewish Eldercare Centre (JEC)
(Vacant)Sylvia Bulacan and Jovit Caseres
514-750-5223
Youth Sr. Grace Salvaña, spc 514-733-5600
RELIGIOUS GROUPS / ORGANIZATIONSCarmelites Nanding Reoligio 514-458-9345Couples for Christ Raul and Joy Marababol 514-769-2146Knights of Columbus Clemente Bernardo 438-499-1744Legion of Mary Lourdes Cortez 514-659-4838St. Anthony Fraternity, Secular Franciscan Order Emma Resurreccion 514-481-6424Tamil Charismatic Renewal Julian Jeyaratnam 514-968Catholic Women’s League Susan Trinidad 438-391-1978
BAPTISM: Celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 11:00 AM. Parents and principal godparents must attend a preparation seminar, usually held the week before the baptism. Please call the Parish office for more details.MARRIAGE: Couples should contact the Parish office at least six (6) months before the intended wedding date. Please do not book anything until you have met with the priest.SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION): Confessions are heard 30 minutes before weekend masses or by appointment.
REGULAR MASS SCHEDULEWEEKDAYS: Monday: 7:30 AM
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM and 7:00 PM
WEEKENDS: Saturday: 5:00 PMSunday: 8:15 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM
DEVOTION: Mother of Perpetual Help Wednesday, 7:00 PM
ADORATION OF BLESSED SACRAMENT 1st Friday, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 12 Noon and 1:00 to 3:00 PM(Closed on weekends)
PARISH BOUNDARIES: NORTH – Jean Talon W; SOUTH – The Boulevard/South side of QueenMary and Victoria; WEST – North side of Queen Mary/WestburyEAST: Darlington and Northmount
WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS!If you are new to the parish, please register by calling the parish office or
complete a registration form found at the church entrance.
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF ST. KEVIN5600 Cote-des-Neiges Road, Montreal, Quebec H3T 1Z1
514-733-5600 [email protected] www.stkevinsparishmontreal.ca
PARISH BULLETINDecember 22, 2018 – January 4, 2019
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT toHOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH (C)
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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December 22 - 28, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Advent (C)Readings: Mic 5.2-5a Heb 10.5-10 Lk 1.39-45
Sharing and celebrating faithOne of Mary’s first recorded journeys was after the announcement to her that she was to be the mother of God. It was a journey of service, a visit to her cousin who needed help. When dealingwith such challenges as pregnancy bereavement redundancy a son in prison or a daughter on drugs – we want to talk and we want support.Mary and Elizabeth had something else to share – their faith. The prayers they said have been said
ever since. The stage was small but the audience has been millions ever since. They were not shy about their faith in their God.In a time like ours we need to externalize our faith – to go to Church, send a card with a Christmas greeting, not just a season’s wish – not to parade, but to make present our faith.The meaning this week is – Jesus is born, and we celebrate that together, with thanks, music, socializing, prayer and Mass. We need to find God again, and let ourselves be open to him in the deepest areas of life, just like the husbands of both these women, Joseph and Zechariah, as well as their wives, were open to God.Nothing need keep us from God or from the crib at Christmas. All are welcome. The real meaning of Christmas is to meet with God and to help our neighbor.
Donal Neary SJ
ADVENT WREATH PRAYER THIS WEEK Come Lord Jesus and bring joy and laughter among us.Come with the music of eternity and the songs of the earth.Come among us and make us truly grateful for your birth and your love.
52ND WORLD DAY OF PEACE – JANUARY 1, 2019“Good politics is at the service of peace”
In his message for the World Day of Peace, Pope Francis reflects on the role of “good politics at the service of peace.” Those who hold political office, he says, must exercise their office in service to others, basing their work on the foundation of charity and human virtues.Bringing peace is central to the mission of Christ’s disciples. That peace is offered to all those men and women who long for peace amid the tragedies and violence that mark human history. The “house” of which Jesus speaks is every family, community, country and continent, in all their diversity and history. It is first and foremost each individual person, without distinction or discrimination. But it is also our “common home”: the world in which God has placed us and which we are called to care for and cultivate.So let this be my greeting at the beginning of the New Year: “Peace be to this house!”
(For the full message of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, please go to www.vatican.va)
FEAST OF SANTO NIÑO DE CEBU – JANUARY 20, 2019Everyone is invited to the Señor Sto. Niño de Cebu Fiesta Celebration here at St. Kevin’s. The novena prayers will be from January 11 – 19, 2019 at 6:30 PM in the chapel.The Eucharistic Celebration on the Feast Day will be at St. Kevin’s Church on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 1:00 PM. Fr. Raymond Lafontaine, Episcopal Vicar, will be Main celebrant. A potluck salu-salo, program, Sinulog presentations and blessing of Sto. Niño images will follow after the Mass at the parish hall. VIVA PIT SEÑOR!
PARISH OFFICE CHRISTMAS SEASON SCHEDULEPlease note that the parish office will be closed on December 24 to 26 (Monday to Wednesday), as well as on December 31 to January 1st (Monday & Tuesday).There will be no morning masses on the weekdays of December 26 to January 4, 2019.
“Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior…..”
Dear Brothers and Sisters.
At this special and sacred time of the year, I wish to extend to you and your loved ones Christmas greetings and best wishes for the New Year. We rejoice again this year in the opportunity to celebrate the birth of Christ among us. Christmas is a day for us to remember God’s merciful love. Through Jesus, we come to know who God really is – He is Love. God’s love is extended to everyone, including the marginalized, the poor and the homeless.
May the Lord’s nativity bring joy and peace in our hearts and may we always remember the reason for our celebration. The Lord has come and we are saved. Let us not stop from growing in our faith and allowing its fruits to manifest in the lives that we are all living.
Let us express to all the world the joy that we have in our hearts because of the salvation that has been given to us by our Lord Jesus Christ. Like the shepherds who were the first messengers of the Lord’s birth, let us be persevering in witnessing to others the love that God has for us – let us also become messengers in telling others through our words and actions about the salvation that Jesus Christ offers.
Surely this season is about hope and faith for many people. Hope that we get to spend Christmas with our loved ones; hope also that the New Year will bring us blessings, happiness, success and prosperity. While we might recall difficult times and frustrations in 2018, we continue with faith, love, joy and hope, in 2019. May the heart of Jesus truly live in all our hearts so that we may be messengers of his love and salvation to all the people that we meet all the days of our lives.
On behalf Fr. Herbert and the parish staff, I would like to wish everyone a Blessed and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Fr. Savarimuthu Yesappan. HGN
ST. KEVIN’S PARISH CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCHDecember 25 at 12:30 PM in the Church Social Hall
Everyone is invited!
MASS INTENTIONS: DECEMBER 22, 2018 – JANUARY 4, 2019Saturday: December 22, 2018: Fourth Sunday of Advent (Violet)5:00 p.m. Simbang Gabi / Evening Mass 8
1) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack2) Thanksgiving for blessing received by M/M. Daniel Boulerice3) Thanksgiving for many blessings received by Virgie Santos4) 40th day memorial for Daisy S. Ferrer by Carlito & Thelma Arlegui5) Death anniv. of Clarita Villanueva by Alfredo & Cielo Villanueva
Sunday: December 23, 2018: Fourth Sunday of Advent (Violet)8:15 a.m. 1) Thanksgiving and birthday blessings for Vicky Manibo
2) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack3) For the soul of Liliana Coutinho by Fernandes family4) Birthday remembrance for Arcadio Zavalla by Carmen Zavalla5) In honor of St. Anthony & St. Michael by Dawn Jean Paul
11:00 a.m. 1) Thanksgiving for blessings received by Cecilia Solomon2) Thanksgiving for blessings received by M/M Christopher Mercado3) Thanksgiving and b’day blessings for Laura Talla & Vicky Manibo4) For the repose of the souls of Jose Solomon & Concepcion de Vera by Cecilia Solomon
5) For the soul of Amelia Esplana by Jess & Suzette Olivares5:00 p.m. Simbang Gabi / Evening Mass 9
1) Thanksgiving and birthday blessings for Vicky Manibo2) Thanksgiving for blessing received by Zarah, Olivia, Roderick de Vera by Rose de Vera & Clarita Florentino3) Death anniversary of Andrea Ramirez & Pastor Campos Climaco by Ana Climaco4) For the repose of the soul of Luzviminda Octaviano by Fernan5) 6th death anniversary of Eliseo Pepugal by Bing & Cristine
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (White)Monday: December 24, 2018: Vigil of Christmas 8:00 p.m.Tuesday: December 25, 2018: Christmas Day
8:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.Wednesday: December 26, 2018: St. Stephen (Red))7:30 a.m. No Mass7:00 p.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentionsThursday: December 27, 2018: St. John, the Evangelist (White)7:30 a.m. No Mass5:30 p.m. 1) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack
2) For the soul of Michael Pivarnik by Mellie de GuzmanFriday: December 28, 2018: The Holy Innocents (Red)7:30 a.m. No Mass5:30 p.m. 1) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack
2) Birthday remembrance for Cora Eriza by Jerry Eriza
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH (White)Saturday: December 29, 2018:5:00 p.m. 1) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack
2) Death anniversary of Catalino Saguyod Sr. by the familySunday: December 30, 2018:8:15 a.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentions11:00 a.m. 1) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack 5:00 p.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentionsMARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD (White)Monday: December 31, 2018: Living Rosary 7:00 p.m.
New Year’s Eve 8:00 p.m.Tuesday: January 1, 2019: New Year’s Day / World Day of Peace
8:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.Wednesday: January 2, 2019: Saint Basil & Saint Gregory Nazianzen (White)7:30 a.m. No Mass7:00 p.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentionsThursday: January 3, 2019: The Most Holy Name of Jesus (White)7:30 a.m. No Mass5:30 p.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentionsFriday: January 4, 2019: Weekday Mass (White)7:30 a.m. No Mass4:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament5:30 p.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentions
PLEASE PRAYFOR THE SICK: Myra Jamosa, Kim Crain, Benjamin Canon, Tony Taroy, Baby SofiaCobarrubias, Tony Pascual, Virginia Birao Po, Cecile Manansala, Letty Laguerta, Monica Polosa, Mary Seguin, Editha Abenoja, Elvira Tulli, Heide Mirando, Cresencia del Rosario,Annette French, Pasquale Santeusanio, Tahira Talat, Marina Malo, Fr. Joseph Sullivan, Cely Baba, Profetiza Cabrera, Donald Nelson, Norma Marcantonio, Mateo Corales, Julieta Polanco, Andrea Judiel Uy, Adeline Cherenfant, Virginia Floresca, Ricardo Belgica, Paul Anthony Alleruzzo, Lita Canta, Perlita Villegas, Jovita Ulita, Manuel Saguyod, Winston Marshall, Alyssa Obdosantos, Ernesto Bugay, Adrian Salaver, Luz Montecillo, Paz & Luis del Rosario, Jennifer Aboli, Ricardo Marcelo, Cristina Brereton, Aniceta Parrilla, Danilo Arungayan, Maud Russell, Keith Sammy, Rico Obdosantos, Clarissa Lugod De La Cruz, Marie Claire Fernandez, Lona Williams, Raffy Baculina, Victor Pison, Jose Azor, Cordonio Jesus, Manuel Ogerio, Judith James, Carrie Agustines, Réné Simoneau, Clive Wilson, Sr. Cecilia Hervas, Lawrence LacelleFOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED: CESAR MARIO HERNANDEZ, PIA DE SANTIS,TERESITA EDRALIN, LIZA LIEZL ASCANO, RICHARD SANTILLAN, BING ST ONGE,LUZVIMINDA OCTAVIANO, ERMING DULAY, NERINA RODRIGUEZ
December 22 - 28, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Advent (C)Readings: Mic 5.2-5a Heb 10.5-10 Lk 1.39-45
Sharing and celebrating faithOne of Mary’s first recorded journeys was after the announcement to her that she was to be the mother of God. It was a journey of service, a visit to her cousin who needed help. When dealingwith such challenges as pregnancy bereavement redundancy a son in prison or a daughter on drugs – we want to talk and we want support.Mary and Elizabeth had something else to share – their faith. The prayers they said have been said
ever since. The stage was small but the audience has been millions ever since. They were not shy about their faith in their God.In a time like ours we need to externalize our faith – to go to Church, send a card with a Christmas greeting, not just a season’s wish – not to parade, but to make present our faith.The meaning this week is – Jesus is born, and we celebrate that together, with thanks, music, socializing, prayer and Mass. We need to find God again, and let ourselves be open to him in the deepest areas of life, just like the husbands of both these women, Joseph and Zechariah, as well as their wives, were open to God.Nothing need keep us from God or from the crib at Christmas. All are welcome. The real meaning of Christmas is to meet with God and to help our neighbor.
Donal Neary SJ
ADVENT WREATH PRAYER THIS WEEK Come Lord Jesus and bring joy and laughter among us.Come with the music of eternity and the songs of the earth.Come among us and make us truly grateful for your birth and your love.
52ND WORLD DAY OF PEACE – JANUARY 1, 2019“Good politics is at the service of peace”
In his message for the World Day of Peace, Pope Francis reflects on the role of “good politics at the service of peace.” Those who hold political office, he says, must exercise their office in service to others, basing their work on the foundation of charity and human virtues.Bringing peace is central to the mission of Christ’s disciples. That peace is offered to all those men and women who long for peace amid the tragedies and violence that mark human history. The “house” of which Jesus speaks is every family, community, country and continent, in all their diversity and history. It is first and foremost each individual person, without distinction or discrimination. But it is also our “common home”: the world in which God has placed us and which we are called to care for and cultivate.So let this be my greeting at the beginning of the New Year: “Peace be to this house!”
(For the full message of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, please go to www.vatican.va)
FEAST OF SANTO NIÑO DE CEBU – JANUARY 20, 2019Everyone is invited to the Señor Sto. Niño de Cebu Fiesta Celebration here at St. Kevin’s. The novena prayers will be from January 11 – 19, 2019 at 6:30 PM in the chapel.The Eucharistic Celebration on the Feast Day will be at St. Kevin’s Church on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 1:00 PM. Fr. Raymond Lafontaine, Episcopal Vicar, will be Main celebrant. A potluck salu-salo, program, Sinulog presentations and blessing of Sto. Niño images will follow after the Mass at the parish hall. VIVA PIT SEÑOR!
PARISH OFFICE CHRISTMAS SEASON SCHEDULEPlease note that the parish office will be closed on December 24 to 26 (Monday to Wednesday), as well as on December 31 to January 1st (Monday & Tuesday).There will be no morning masses on the weekdays of December 26 to January 4, 2019.
“Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior…..”
Dear Brothers and Sisters.
At this special and sacred time of the year, I wish to extend to you and your loved ones Christmas greetings and best wishes for the New Year. We rejoice again this year in the opportunity to celebrate the birth of Christ among us. Christmas is a day for us to remember God’s merciful love. Through Jesus, we come to know who God really is – He is Love. God’s love is extended to everyone, including the marginalized, the poor and the homeless.
May the Lord’s nativity bring joy and peace in our hearts and may we always remember the reason for our celebration. The Lord has come and we are saved. Let us not stop from growing in our faith and allowing its fruits to manifest in the lives that we are all living.
Let us express to all the world the joy that we have in our hearts because of the salvation that has been given to us by our Lord Jesus Christ. Like the shepherds who were the first messengers of the Lord’s birth, let us be persevering in witnessing to others the love that God has for us – let us also become messengers in telling others through our words and actions about the salvation that Jesus Christ offers.
Surely this season is about hope and faith for many people. Hope that we get to spend Christmas with our loved ones; hope also that the New Year will bring us blessings, happiness, success and prosperity. While we might recall difficult times and frustrations in 2018, we continue with faith, love, joy and hope, in 2019. May the heart of Jesus truly live in all our hearts so that we may be messengers of his love and salvation to all the people that we meet all the days of our lives.
On behalf Fr. Herbert and the parish staff, I would like to wish everyone a Blessed and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Fr. Savarimuthu Yesappan. HGN
ST. KEVIN’S PARISH CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCHDecember 25 at 12:30 PM in the Church Social Hall
Everyone is invited!
MASS INTENTIONS: DECEMBER 22, 2018 – JANUARY 4, 2019Saturday: December 22, 2018: Fourth Sunday of Advent (Violet)5:00 p.m. Simbang Gabi / Evening Mass 8
1) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack2) Thanksgiving for blessing received by M/M. Daniel Boulerice3) Thanksgiving for many blessings received by Virgie Santos4) 40th day memorial for Daisy S. Ferrer by Carlito & Thelma Arlegui5) Death anniv. of Clarita Villanueva by Alfredo & Cielo Villanueva
Sunday: December 23, 2018: Fourth Sunday of Advent (Violet)8:15 a.m. 1) Thanksgiving and birthday blessings for Vicky Manibo
2) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack3) For the soul of Liliana Coutinho by Fernandes family4) Birthday remembrance for Arcadio Zavalla by Carmen Zavalla5) In honor of St. Anthony & St. Michael by Dawn Jean Paul
11:00 a.m. 1) Thanksgiving for blessings received by Cecilia Solomon2) Thanksgiving for blessings received by M/M Christopher Mercado3) Thanksgiving and b’day blessings for Laura Talla & Vicky Manibo4) For the repose of the souls of Jose Solomon & Concepcion de Vera by Cecilia Solomon
5) For the soul of Amelia Esplana by Jess & Suzette Olivares5:00 p.m. Simbang Gabi / Evening Mass 9
1) Thanksgiving and birthday blessings for Vicky Manibo2) Thanksgiving for blessing received by Zarah, Olivia, Roderick de Vera by Rose de Vera & Clarita Florentino3) Death anniversary of Andrea Ramirez & Pastor Campos Climaco by Ana Climaco4) For the repose of the soul of Luzviminda Octaviano by Fernan5) 6th death anniversary of Eliseo Pepugal by Bing & Cristine
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (White)Monday: December 24, 2018: Vigil of Christmas 8:00 p.m.Tuesday: December 25, 2018: Christmas Day
8:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.Wednesday: December 26, 2018: St. Stephen (Red))7:30 a.m. No Mass7:00 p.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentionsThursday: December 27, 2018: St. John, the Evangelist (White)7:30 a.m. No Mass5:30 p.m. 1) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack
2) For the soul of Michael Pivarnik by Mellie de GuzmanFriday: December 28, 2018: The Holy Innocents (Red)7:30 a.m. No Mass5:30 p.m. 1) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack
2) Birthday remembrance for Cora Eriza by Jerry Eriza
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH (White)Saturday: December 29, 2018:5:00 p.m. 1) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack
2) Death anniversary of Catalino Saguyod Sr. by the familySunday: December 30, 2018:8:15 a.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentions11:00 a.m. 1) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack 5:00 p.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentionsMARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD (White)Monday: December 31, 2018: Living Rosary 7:00 p.m.
New Year’s Eve 8:00 p.m.Tuesday: January 1, 2019: New Year’s Day / World Day of Peace
8:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.Wednesday: January 2, 2019: Saint Basil & Saint Gregory Nazianzen (White)7:30 a.m. No Mass7:00 p.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentionsThursday: January 3, 2019: The Most Holy Name of Jesus (White)7:30 a.m. No Mass5:30 p.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentionsFriday: January 4, 2019: Weekday Mass (White)7:30 a.m. No Mass4:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament5:30 p.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentions
PLEASE PRAYFOR THE SICK: Myra Jamosa, Kim Crain, Benjamin Canon, Tony Taroy, Baby SofiaCobarrubias, Tony Pascual, Virginia Birao Po, Cecile Manansala, Letty Laguerta, Monica Polosa, Mary Seguin, Editha Abenoja, Elvira Tulli, Heide Mirando, Cresencia del Rosario,Annette French, Pasquale Santeusanio, Tahira Talat, Marina Malo, Fr. Joseph Sullivan, Cely Baba, Profetiza Cabrera, Donald Nelson, Norma Marcantonio, Mateo Corales, Julieta Polanco, Andrea Judiel Uy, Adeline Cherenfant, Virginia Floresca, Ricardo Belgica, Paul Anthony Alleruzzo, Lita Canta, Perlita Villegas, Jovita Ulita, Manuel Saguyod, Winston Marshall, Alyssa Obdosantos, Ernesto Bugay, Adrian Salaver, Luz Montecillo, Paz & Luis del Rosario, Jennifer Aboli, Ricardo Marcelo, Cristina Brereton, Aniceta Parrilla, Danilo Arungayan, Maud Russell, Keith Sammy, Rico Obdosantos, Clarissa Lugod De La Cruz, Marie Claire Fernandez, Lona Williams, Raffy Baculina, Victor Pison, Jose Azor, Cordonio Jesus, Manuel Ogerio, Judith James, Carrie Agustines, Réné Simoneau, Clive Wilson, Sr. Cecilia Hervas, Lawrence LacelleFOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED: CESAR MARIO HERNANDEZ, PIA DE SANTIS,TERESITA EDRALIN, LIZA LIEZL ASCANO, RICHARD SANTILLAN, BING ST ONGE,LUZVIMINDA OCTAVIANO, ERMING DULAY, NERINA RODRIGUEZ
December 22 - 28, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Advent (C)Readings: Mic 5.2-5a Heb 10.5-10 Lk 1.39-45
Sharing and celebrating faithOne of Mary’s first recorded journeys was after the announcement to her that she was to be the mother of God. It was a journey of service, a visit to her cousin who needed help. When dealingwith such challenges as pregnancy bereavement redundancy a son in prison or a daughter on drugs – we want to talk and we want support.Mary and Elizabeth had something else to share – their faith. The prayers they said have been said
ever since. The stage was small but the audience has been millions ever since. They were not shy about their faith in their God.In a time like ours we need to externalize our faith – to go to Church, send a card with a Christmas greeting, not just a season’s wish – not to parade, but to make present our faith.The meaning this week is – Jesus is born, and we celebrate that together, with thanks, music, socializing, prayer and Mass. We need to find God again, and let ourselves be open to him in the deepest areas of life, just like the husbands of both these women, Joseph and Zechariah, as well as their wives, were open to God.Nothing need keep us from God or from the crib at Christmas. All are welcome. The real meaning of Christmas is to meet with God and to help our neighbor.
Donal Neary SJ
ADVENT WREATH PRAYER THIS WEEK Come Lord Jesus and bring joy and laughter among us.Come with the music of eternity and the songs of the earth.Come among us and make us truly grateful for your birth and your love.
52ND WORLD DAY OF PEACE – JANUARY 1, 2019“Good politics is at the service of peace”
In his message for the World Day of Peace, Pope Francis reflects on the role of “good politics at the service of peace.” Those who hold political office, he says, must exercise their office in service to others, basing their work on the foundation of charity and human virtues.Bringing peace is central to the mission of Christ’s disciples. That peace is offered to all those men and women who long for peace amid the tragedies and violence that mark human history. The “house” of which Jesus speaks is every family, community, country and continent, in all their diversity and history. It is first and foremost each individual person, without distinction or discrimination. But it is also our “common home”: the world in which God has placed us and which we are called to care for and cultivate.So let this be my greeting at the beginning of the New Year: “Peace be to this house!”
(For the full message of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, please go to www.vatican.va)
FEAST OF SANTO NIÑO DE CEBU – JANUARY 20, 2019Everyone is invited to the Señor Sto. Niño de Cebu Fiesta Celebration here at St. Kevin’s. The novena prayers will be from January 11 – 19, 2019 at 6:30 PM in the chapel.The Eucharistic Celebration on the Feast Day will be at St. Kevin’s Church on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 1:00 PM. Fr. Raymond Lafontaine, Episcopal Vicar, will be Main celebrant. A potluck salu-salo, program, Sinulog presentations and blessing of Sto. Niño images will follow after the Mass at the parish hall. VIVA PIT SEÑOR!
PARISH OFFICE CHRISTMAS SEASON SCHEDULEPlease note that the parish office will be closed on December 24 to 26 (Monday to Wednesday), as well as on December 31 to January 1st (Monday & Tuesday).There will be no morning masses on the weekdays of December 26 to January 4, 2019.
“Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior…..”
Dear Brothers and Sisters.
At this special and sacred time of the year, I wish to extend to you and your loved ones Christmas greetings and best wishes for the New Year. We rejoice again this year in the opportunity to celebrate the birth of Christ among us. Christmas is a day for us to remember God’s merciful love. Through Jesus, we come to know who God really is – He is Love. God’s love is extended to everyone, including the marginalized, the poor and the homeless.
May the Lord’s nativity bring joy and peace in our hearts and may we always remember the reason for our celebration. The Lord has come and we are saved. Let us not stop from growing in our faith and allowing its fruits to manifest in the lives that we are all living.
Let us express to all the world the joy that we have in our hearts because of the salvation that has been given to us by our Lord Jesus Christ. Like the shepherds who were the first messengers of the Lord’s birth, let us be persevering in witnessing to others the love that God has for us – let us also become messengers in telling others through our words and actions about the salvation that Jesus Christ offers.
Surely this season is about hope and faith for many people. Hope that we get to spend Christmas with our loved ones; hope also that the New Year will bring us blessings, happiness, success and prosperity. While we might recall difficult times and frustrations in 2018, we continue with faith, love, joy and hope, in 2019. May the heart of Jesus truly live in all our hearts so that we may be messengers of his love and salvation to all the people that we meet all the days of our lives.
On behalf Fr. Herbert and the parish staff, I would like to wish everyone a Blessed and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Fr. Savarimuthu Yesappan. HGN
ST. KEVIN’S PARISH CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCHDecember 25 at 12:30 PM in the Church Social Hall
Everyone is invited!
MASS INTENTIONS: DECEMBER 22, 2018 – JANUARY 4, 2019Saturday: December 22, 2018: Fourth Sunday of Advent (Violet)5:00 p.m. Simbang Gabi / Evening Mass 8
1) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack2) Thanksgiving for blessing received by M/M. Daniel Boulerice3) Thanksgiving for many blessings received by Virgie Santos4) 40th day memorial for Daisy S. Ferrer by Carlito & Thelma Arlegui5) Death anniv. of Clarita Villanueva by Alfredo & Cielo Villanueva
Sunday: December 23, 2018: Fourth Sunday of Advent (Violet)8:15 a.m. 1) Thanksgiving and birthday blessings for Vicky Manibo
2) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack3) For the soul of Liliana Coutinho by Fernandes family4) Birthday remembrance for Arcadio Zavalla by Carmen Zavalla5) In honor of St. Anthony & St. Michael by Dawn Jean Paul
11:00 a.m. 1) Thanksgiving for blessings received by Cecilia Solomon2) Thanksgiving for blessings received by M/M Christopher Mercado3) Thanksgiving and b’day blessings for Laura Talla & Vicky Manibo4) For the repose of the souls of Jose Solomon & Concepcion de Vera by Cecilia Solomon
5) For the soul of Amelia Esplana by Jess & Suzette Olivares5:00 p.m. Simbang Gabi / Evening Mass 9
1) Thanksgiving and birthday blessings for Vicky Manibo2) Thanksgiving for blessing received by Zarah, Olivia, Roderick de Vera by Rose de Vera & Clarita Florentino3) Death anniversary of Andrea Ramirez & Pastor Campos Climaco by Ana Climaco4) For the repose of the soul of Luzviminda Octaviano by Fernan5) 6th death anniversary of Eliseo Pepugal by Bing & Cristine
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (White)Monday: December 24, 2018: Vigil of Christmas 8:00 p.m.Tuesday: December 25, 2018: Christmas Day
8:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.Wednesday: December 26, 2018: St. Stephen (Red))7:30 a.m. No Mass7:00 p.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentionsThursday: December 27, 2018: St. John, the Evangelist (White)7:30 a.m. No Mass5:30 p.m. 1) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack
2) For the soul of Michael Pivarnik by Mellie de GuzmanFriday: December 28, 2018: The Holy Innocents (Red)7:30 a.m. No Mass5:30 p.m. 1) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack
2) Birthday remembrance for Cora Eriza by Jerry Eriza
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH (White)Saturday: December 29, 2018:5:00 p.m. 1) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack
2) Death anniversary of Catalino Saguyod Sr. by the familySunday: December 30, 2018:8:15 a.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentions11:00 a.m. 1) For spiritual guidance and protection by Raymond Jack 5:00 p.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentionsMARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD (White)Monday: December 31, 2018: Living Rosary 7:00 p.m.
New Year’s Eve 8:00 p.m.Tuesday: January 1, 2019: New Year’s Day / World Day of Peace
8:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.Wednesday: January 2, 2019: Saint Basil & Saint Gregory Nazianzen (White)7:30 a.m. No Mass7:00 p.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentionsThursday: January 3, 2019: The Most Holy Name of Jesus (White)7:30 a.m. No Mass5:30 p.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentionsFriday: January 4, 2019: Weekday Mass (White)7:30 a.m. No Mass4:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament5:30 p.m. 1) For the parishioners’ intentions
PLEASE PRAYFOR THE SICK: Myra Jamosa, Kim Crain, Benjamin Canon, Tony Taroy, Baby SofiaCobarrubias, Tony Pascual, Virginia Birao Po, Cecile Manansala, Letty Laguerta, Monica Polosa, Mary Seguin, Editha Abenoja, Elvira Tulli, Heide Mirando, Cresencia del Rosario,Annette French, Pasquale Santeusanio, Tahira Talat, Marina Malo, Fr. Joseph Sullivan, Cely Baba, Profetiza Cabrera, Donald Nelson, Norma Marcantonio, Mateo Corales, Julieta Polanco, Andrea Judiel Uy, Adeline Cherenfant, Virginia Floresca, Ricardo Belgica, Paul Anthony Alleruzzo, Lita Canta, Perlita Villegas, Jovita Ulita, Manuel Saguyod, Winston Marshall, Alyssa Obdosantos, Ernesto Bugay, Adrian Salaver, Luz Montecillo, Paz & Luis del Rosario, Jennifer Aboli, Ricardo Marcelo, Cristina Brereton, Aniceta Parrilla, Danilo Arungayan, Maud Russell, Keith Sammy, Rico Obdosantos, Clarissa Lugod De La Cruz, Marie Claire Fernandez, Lona Williams, Raffy Baculina, Victor Pison, Jose Azor, Cordonio Jesus, Manuel Ogerio, Judith James, Carrie Agustines, Réné Simoneau, Clive Wilson, Sr. Cecilia Hervas, Lawrence LacelleFOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED: CESAR MARIO HERNANDEZ, PIA DE SANTIS,TERESITA EDRALIN, LIZA LIEZL ASCANO, RICHARD SANTILLAN, BING ST ONGE,LUZVIMINDA OCTAVIANO, ERMING DULAY, NERINA RODRIGUEZ