ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH

Pastor

Fr. Jay Bananal

Associate Pastors

Fr. Jude Serfino

Fr. Niranjan Kanmury

Pastoral Associates Deacon Peter Johnson

Deacon Lane Litke

1120 Cuyamaca Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911-3506

(619) 420-9193 saintpiusx.org

Daily Mass

(Monday-Friday) 7:30am; (Saturday) 8:00am

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

Christmas Eve Vigil Mass, Saturday, December 24

5:00pm (Church), 5:15pm (Parish Hall),

7:00pm(Spanish)

Christmas Midnight Mass, Sunday, December 25

12:00am

Christmas Day Mass, Sunday, December 25

7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am

No Confessions Saturday, December 24

Office Hours: 9am - 4pm (Monday-Thursday) 9am - 3pm (Friday)

Pastor: Rev. Jay Bananal fatherjay@saintpiusx.org

Associate Pastors: Rev. Jude Serfino jmserfino@yahoo.com.ph

Rev. Niranjan Kanmury fatherniranjan@saintpiusx.org

Office Manager: Dora Castañeda ext.102; dcastaneda@saintpiusx.org

Parish Secretary: Ofelia Nuño ext.100 onuno@saintpiusx.org

Religious Ed: Paul Lopez ext. 105 plopez@saintpiusx.org

Youth Ministry: Juan Barrera ext.107 jbarrera@saintpiusx.org stpiusxyouth.weebly.com

R.C.I.A/R.C.I.C: Kathy Powers ext.106 kpowers@saintpiusx.org

School Principal: John Turskey http://www.spxcv.com 619-422-2015

The Mission of St. Pius X Parish is to

“Restore all things in Christ”- Pope Pius X

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 18, 2016 They shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.”

— Matthew 1:23

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION By now, the first Christmas carols are heard in the home, but usually not yet in church. What is a “carol” anyway? Originally, a carol was any kind of communal song sung at a festival such as a harvest. By the thirteenth century or so, carols were associated with household celebrations. “Carol” comes from the Old French carula, meaning a circular dance. Carols weren’t for church, since the language of liturgy was Latin and the carols were in the common language. Their characteristic sound comes from medieval chord patterns, and they often have strong refrains for everyone to sing. Even in the churches of the Reformation, carols didn’t make it into church services until the 1870s or so, since there was a preference for psalms. Anglicans resisted popular carols; most of our beloved carols came via the Methodists, an offshoot of the Church of England. The Catholic Church generally didn’t admit carols to liturgy either, but we didn’t make laws against them. We are told that the beloved carol “Silent Night” comes from Catholic Austria and a harried parish music director. Joseph Mohr, the priest of St. Nicholas in Oberndorf, had written the words in 1816, but offered them to his music director, Franz Gruber, when the church’s organ broke. Mohr asked him to write a melody that could be played on guitar as a prelude to Mass. Gruber finished the tune just hours before midnight Mass in 1818. The people were shocked to hear a guitar in church, but were charmed by the sweet lullaby. The church was swept away by a flood in the 1990s and the village later relocated, but the townspeople have set up the “Silent Night Memorial Chapel” at the site. Today the carol is in print in some three hundred languages. How wonderful that the pipe organ broke on that night!

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE La tradición mexicana de las Posadas se acompaña de las tradicionales piñatas. Aunque hay piñatas de animales y caricaturas, la piñata original es una estrella con siete picos. La piñata llegó al continente con los misioneros agustinos procedentes de España, mismos que la habían recibido de italianos; y éstos, a su vez, la obtuvieron de Marco Polo quien conoció decoraciones de animales coloridos en China. El asociar la piñata con las Posadas viene de la cultura Náhuatl quienes celebraban a Huitzilopochtli (dios de la guerra) del 17 al 26 de diciembre. Estos ponían cazuelas de barro decoradas con listones y plumas sobre palos en el templo. Al romperlas, tesoros y alhajas caían a los pies de su dios. Los misioneros mezclaron las dos costumbres para la catequesis. La estrella de siete picos representa al diablo y los 7 pecados capitales, mientras que la venda en los ojos es la fe en Cristo. El acto de pegarle a la piñata son nuestros esfuerzos cristianos a pesar de las desorientaciones que trae la vida. Romper la piñata es estar bañado con la gracia del Espíritu Santo y recibir los dones de Dios.

SUMMONED BY GOD As Christmas draws near, Advent’s scriptures lure us into a world of dreams, signs, wonders, and the miracle of the virgin birth. Too often we allow the great stories of our faith, the ones that are most famil-iar, simply to wash over us. Today’s Gospel account of the events leading up to the birth of the Lord reads like a present-day soap opera. Yet Joseph’s courage, even in the midst of what must have been an incredi-bly confusing time, provides a model for us. Each week, we are summoned by God to embrace the way of goodness and truth through the proclamation of God’s holy word. Like Joseph, we are called to do as the Lord commands us. As we stand at the threshold of Christmas, let us have the courage to be open to whatever it is that the Lord will require of us as we celebrate the miracle of Bethlehem.

LLAMADOS POR DIOS Al acercarse la Navidad, las Escrituras del Adviento nos llevan a un mundo de sueños, señales, maravillas y el milagro del nacimiento de una virgen. Muchas veces dejamos que los grandes relatos de nuestra fe, los que son más conocidos, simplemente nos pasen sin sentirlos. El relato del Evangelio de hoy sobre los acontecimientos previos al nacimiento del Señor parece una telenovela actual. Sin embargo, la valentía de José, aun en medio de una época que debe haber sido increíblemente confusa, nos brinda un modelo a seguir. Cada semana, Dios nos llama a aceptar el camino de la bondad y la verdad por medio de la proclamación de la Palabra sagrada de Dios. Como José, somos llamados a hacer lo que el Señor nos ordena. Mientras estamos en el umbral de la Navidad, tengamos la valentía para estar abiertos a lo que sea, a lo que el Señor requiera de nosotros durante nuestra cele-bración del milagro de Belén

PARA PEDIR POSADAS ¿Eres tú José? ¿Tu esposa es María? Entren, peregrinos; no los conocía. Entren santos peregrinos, peregrinos; reciban esta mansión. Aúnque es pobre la morada, la morada, se la doy de corazón.

NIÑOS EN LA NAVIDAD Es bueno ser niños algunas veces, y nunca mejor que durante la Navidad.

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FREE CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAP December 18th From 8:00am-2pm, in the Plaza Gifts can be wrapped while you’re at Mass. Donations accepted. All proceeds will go to the Youth Ministry.

Retirement Fund for Religious Thank you for supporting the Retirement Fund for Religious senior. Religious across the United States offer sincere thanks for your generosity. A sister from Indiana writes, “Because of your kindness, our elderly sisters will have the comfort, security, and joy of living out their remaining years here in their home. You truly honor them and their many years of service by your generosity. Special collection envelopes may be returned with your donations in the Sunday collection basket until

Christmas Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve Vigil, Saturday, December 24

(Sábado, 24 de Diciembre - Vigilia de la Navidad) 

 

5:00pm Church (Iglesia)

5:15pm Hall (Salón)

7:00pm Spanish Mass (Misa en Español)

Christmas Midnight Mass, December 25

(Misa de Medianoche)

12:00am Church (Iglesia)

Christmas Day Masses, Sunday, December 25  (Domingo, 25 de Diciembre - La Navidad del Señor)

7:00am 8:30am 10:00am 11:30am

NO Mass at 1:00pm or 5:00pm Christmas Day (No habrá Misa 1:00pm - Día de Navidad) NO Confessions on Saturday, December 24. (No habrá confesiones el Sábado 24 de Diciembre) The Parish Office will be closed at 12:00pm Friday, December 23 and will re-open on Tuesday December 27, for the Christmas Holiday

(La oficina parroquial estará cerrada el Viernes, 23 de Diciembre de las 12:00pm y se abrirá el Martes 27 de Diciembre con mo vo de la Navidad)

SIMBANG GABI Please join us as we celebrate our Simbang Gabi Novena of Masses from De-cember 15-23. This is a great Advent prepara on for the feast of Christmas. Masses are at 7PM. We will conclude the novena with a potluck in the Hall on December 23.

St. Pius X Catholic Church is now accepting your donations and giving you a tax break; we have connected with 905 Auto Auction. It’s very simple and does not cost you anything. All you have to do is call (619)710-0905 and simply say, “I’m donating a vehicle, (cars, planes, RV’s, ATV’s, trailers, boats, jet ski’s—running or not) to St. Pius X Catholic Church.” They will set up a time for pick up. After the auction, you will receive a tax notification letter of the tax deductible

Special Invitation to Faith and Light A Faith and Light Community, is a group of persons (children, teenagers or adults with an intellectual disabil-ity, their family, friends) who meet together at least once per month for a gathering of friendship, sharing, prayer and celebration. Join us at Faith and Light to make new friends, share God’s love and enjoy good food! When: Sunday, December 18, 2016 Where: St. Pius X Parish Hall Time: 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm

Thank you to our St. Pius X parish family for all your support during our turkey trot fundraiser. We raised over $22,000. We extend a special thank you to our corporate sponsors and to all the parishioners who gave pledges to our St. Pius X students. A special thank you to Fr. Jay and to Deacon Lane who raised over $300 together. They both ran with our students. A big thank you to the Knights of Columbus for preparing the lunches for our runners. Everyone had a good time.

Lord, Teach Me to Pray is a three-part prayer series for women based on Ignatian Spirituality. Part 1, “Praying Christian Virtues”, helps deepen prayer life, and discover what to do for dryness and obstacles in prayer. It also introduces the different methods of Ignatian prayer, meditation, contemplation and Consciousness Examen. Small groups will meet with 2 trained facilitators for 1-2 hours once a week to pray and fiath share. Part 2, “My 19th Annotation”, the entire Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola will be available for those who have completed Part 1. Group 1 for women will begin the week on Wednesday January 18 at 9:00am. To register please contact Gaby Litke at ms.litke@me.com or 619-434-9313.

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LTJG Jennifer Mangaran USN | HMC (FMF/SW/AW) Patrick Mangaran USN | Lt. Col. Deric W. Prescott, USAF, JAG | MT Tyler A. Moore, USN, Bangor, WA | Senior Airman Trevor R. Moore | Lt. Mark Simons, USN, NMCSD | Lt. Cdr. Paul Justin Oden, USN, Norfolk, VA | Lt. Jackie Ramirez, U.S.C.G. Academy, New London, CT | Sgt.1st Class Ernesto Castañeda, Jr., US Army, Texas | Lt. Ernie Saponara, Command Duty Officer,USCG Miami, FL | Sgt. Ruby Clendenning,

USMC, Kandahar, Afghanistan | LCPL. Ricardo Gonzalez, USMC, Afghanistan | S. Sgt. Robert Barfield, US Army, Ft. Benning, GA | CPO Edward S. Bystrak, USS Sampson | | Major Michael Mack, USAF | DC3 Daniel Reveles, USN | Airman Gabriel A. Salas, US Air Force, Okinawa, Japan | PFC Ramon Fernandez, US Army. Kabul, Afghanistan | Giecar Reyes, USN, USS Boxer | CDR Alvin Villanueva, USS Gridley, S.D. Ca. | Sergio Perez, USN, San Antonio, TX | Gloria Moreno-Perez, USN, FL | E4 Allan M. Kerns, USS Eisenhower | SM Sgt. Joaquin Gonzalez, USAF | Staff Sgt. Juan Gonzalez, USAF | Tech. Sgt. James Gonzalez, USAF | E2 Al-bert Lopez, USN, MO | Russia N. Zamarripa, USAF | Angela Silfies, Navy Airman. USS Carl Vinson | Corporal Victor O.Yvellez, Hawaii, U.S.M.C. | Lt. Joshua M. Roe | Lt. Ralph E. Roe III | Sgt. First Class Albert Dela Garza | 2nd Lt. Joseph Gutierrez. Army, Maryland, VA. | Joshua Cirignano, USN, MA | Sgt. Ryan A. Casey, U.S. Army | CDR Henry F. Casey, III, U.S. Navy | 1st Lt. Sarah A. Casey, U.S. Army. Lt. Sean Valdez USN| SPC Dominico Castillo US Army Attention: If locations have changed or if soldier is no longer in the military, please contact the parish office so that we may make adjustments

to the list. Thank you!

Sunday Offertory: December 11, 2016

Total Plate Collections $ 1944.34

Total Envelope Collection $15482.45

Total Sunday Collection $17426.79

Debt Reduction : $ 2683.57

AFTER-ABORTION HEALING RETREAT FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN (or catholic –friendly). Given by Rachel’s Hope on January 13-15, 2017. At the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 3888 Paducah Drive, San Diego. Professionally led, group size limited, closing Mass included. Cost $45 (partial scholarships available). Confidentiality maintained. Limited housing available. For information/registration call Rosemary Benefield (858) 581-3022. Visit us on our website

Many, many hear elt thanks to all of you who made dona ons to the Book Drive for HeadStart! We collected over 200 new books and were able to provide 3 books per child for Christmas! We are always so amazed at the gener-osity of our parishioners, and once again you blew us away! Thank you, thank you all for the abundance of your sharing. Sincerely, The Social Ac ons Group

St. Pius X Church Business Office Tax News: The IRS will only allow par ishioners who itemize their tax returns to deduct their contributions if they can provide a written parish contribution statement or copies of bank records. Unidentified cash contributions can no longer be included in tax returns. Consequently, everyone wishing to deduct their contributions will need to use a parish envelope, a personal check or a direct deposit from the bank. The parish office is able to track the contributions of registered parishioners and produce the required statement for contributions made during 2016. To request a copy of your 2016 tax statements please call the parish office, Tuesdays or Thursdays, at 420-9193 EXT. 102 or email: dcastaneda@saintpiusx.org. Tax statements will be mailed out to only those who request them. Thank you

GETTING EVEN The only ones you should try to get even with are those who have helped you.

The flowers on the Altar this weekend are in memory of Judy Herbert lovingly donated by her husband. If you would like to help beautify our church during the Christmas Season. Please send in a form and envelope with your donation for the flowers for the altar for Christmas. All forms can be found in the church vestibule or church office. Thank you

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18 de Diciembre de 2016

Cuarto Domingo de Adviento 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, la comprometida de José, quedó embarazada por obra del Espíritu Santo (Mateo 1:18-24). LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Jue 13:2-7, 24-25a; Sal 71 (70):3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lc 1:5-25 Martes: Is 7:10-14; Sal 24 (23):1-4ab, 5-6; Lc 1:26-38 Miércoles: Cant 2:8-14 o Sof 3:14-18a; Sal 33 (32):2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lc 1:39-45 Jueves: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lc 1:46-56 Viernes: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lc 1:57-66 Sábado: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Lc 1:67-79 Domingo: 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] Noche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 11-13; Tit 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14 Aurora: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96):1, 6, 11-12; Tit 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]

Fondo para la Jubilacion de Religiosos Gracias por su apoyo a los religiosos ancianos. Una hermana de Indiana escribe, “Su bondad hace possible que nuestras hermanas ancianas tengan la comodidad seguridad y alegria de vivir sus años restantes en su casa. La generosidad de ustedes los honra a ellos y a sus muchos años de servicio”. Los re-ligiosos por todos los Estados Unidos estan profundamen-te agradecidos por su generosidad con la colecta del Fondo para la Jubilacion de Religiosos de la semana pasa-

Señor, Enseñame a Orar, es una serie de oracion de tres partes para hombres y mujeres basada en la espiritualidad Ignaciana. La Parte 1, “Orando las Virtudes cristianas”, ayuda a profundizar la vida de oracion. Tambien presenta los diferentes metodos de oracion Ignaciana, la meditacion, la contemplacion, y el Examen de Conciencia. Pequeños grupos se reuniran con 2 facilitadores capacitados por 1-2 horas una vez a la semana para orar y compartir la experiencia de fe. En la Parte 2: “Mi 19o Anotacion”, la totalidad de los Ejercicios Espirituales de San Ignacio de Loyola estara disponible para aquellos que han completado la Parte 1. El grupo 1 de mujeres comenzara el miercoles 18 de Enero a las 9am. Para inscribirse, favor de contactar a Gaby Litke al 619-434-9313 o ms.litke@me.com (El grupo sera conducido en Ingles)

RETIRO DE SANACION DESPUES DE UN ABORTO PARA MUJERES CATOLICAS. Dirijido por Rachel’s Hope el 13-15 de Enero 2017. En el Centro Pastoral Di-ocesano, 3888 Paducah Dr. San Diego. Costo es $45 ( se ofrecen medias becas). Grupo limitado, Misa de clausura, privacidad. Para mas informacion favor de comunicarse con Rosemary Benefield al 858-581-3022 o visite nuestra pagina web www.RachelsHope.org

Gracias a nuestra familia parroquial de San Pio X por su apoyo en el evento de Turkey Trot para recaudar fondos para la escuela. $22,000 se recaudaron y agradecemos especialmente a todas la compañias y fa-milias que donaron a nuestros estudiantes que corrieron junto con el Padre Jay y el Diacono Lane. El Padre y el Diacono lograron recaudar $300 juntos. A los Caballe-ros de Colon que prepararon la comida para nuestros corredores. Todos disfrutaron de el evento.

Muchas pero muchas gracias a todos ustedes que donaron libros para los niños de HeadStart! Colectamos mas de 200 libros nuevos y pudimos repartir 3 libros por niño para Navidad. Nos sorprendemos siempre de la gener-osidad de nuestros parroquianos. Gracias por la abundan-cia de su generocidad. Sinceramente, Grupo de Accion Social.

NIÑOS EN LA NAVIDAD Es bueno ser niños algunas veces, y nunca mejor que durante la Navidad.

December 18, 2016

Fourth Sunday of Advent TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — You will be given this sign: the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel (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. He shall be Emmanuel, “God is with us” (Matthew 1:18-24). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Tuesday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Thursday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Friday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Saturday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Sunday: 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, 11-13; 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]

To add to list, call the Parish Offices or email: DCastaneda@saintpiusx.org

Thomas Guzman Joan Hammond Anna Dobrawa

Amy Hilliard Sally Valenzuela

Cora Santos Mary Louise Errecart Raborn

Simone Doyle Jim Dowell Gus Alfaro

Kathy Powers Sarah Gaiter Lupe Perez Jen Bedison

Pa y Presco Mike Humphrey

Anita Whelan Joseph Thomas Dzielski Jack and Odina Wade

Sofia Peña

SUNDAY K of C Stocking Stuffers,8:00 am –5:00pm— Parish Hall Faith & Light– 5:00pm– 6:00pm—Parish Hall Simbang Gabi—7:00pm-9:00pm—Church MONDAY Daily Mass -7:30 am Simbang Gabi—7:00pm-9:00pm—Church TUESDAY Daily Mass -7:30 am Adult Educa on Mee ng—2:00pm-3:00pm—St Pius X room Simbang Gabi—7:00pm-9:00pm—Church WEDNESDAY. Daily Mass -7:30 am Simbang Gabi—7:00pm-9:00pm—Church THURSDAY Daily Mass -7:30 am Simbang Gabi— Church—7:00pm FRIDAY Daily Mass-7:30 am Simbang Gabi— Church—7:00pm Parish office— Will close at 12:00pm SATURDAY No Reconcilia on service Christmas Eve Mass Schedule—5:00pm,5:15pm,7:00pm(Spanish), 12:00am(Midnight)-Church

WEEKLY SCHEDULE: DEC 18—DEC 24

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

7:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m 7:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:15 p.m.(Hall) 7:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m 5:00 p.m.

Judy Herbert + rq. Dale Herbert Simban Gabi Alex Purta Jr. + rq. Fran Kraus Simbang Gabi Gus Alfaro rq. Mrs. Audrey Goye e Simbang Gabi Simbang Gabi Simbang Gabi Na vidad Riegel rq. Maribel Conui Mary Jane Delphenich + rq. Rey & Nora Fernandez Ruben Mar nez + rq. Mar nez & De la Torre Family Mary Prisbylla + rq. Ann Medina Clare Berman + rq. Berman Daughters Bea Rocha + rq. Vanda Dias Bea Rocha + rq. Doris Dodge John Spooner + rq. Friend No Mass No Mass

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MASS INTENTIONS DEC 19—DEC 25