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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph December 30, 2012

A Eucharistic Community Living The Good News Daily

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Parish San Clemente, California

O ne of the all-time great Christmas movies is It’s a Wonderful Life! The classic scene is the final one. The

townspeople are gathering in George Bailey’s living room. They’re pouring money onto a table, all with the intention of rescuing George from financial ruin. It’s not long before George’s brother enters the picture. Having heard of the hard times George had been going through, he secured a leave from the military, hopped a plane, and flew all day and night to make it to Bedford Falls. He wanted to be of help. Seeing the people and the mountain of money, he raises his glass and toasts his brother, “the richest man in the world!” George Bailey was rich, all right, but not because he was suddenly inundated with money. He was rich because he had family and friends who loved him and cared about him. There’s much to be said for the benefits and blessings of family.

—Rev. Richard Zajac - Copyright © 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:30p.m. Sunday: 7, 9, 11a.m., 1p.m. (Sp), and 5:30p.m. Daily Mass: M-F 7a.m., 8:30a.m.; Sat 8a.m. Reconciliation: Saturday 4-5 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration: M-F 9a.m.-9p.m.; Sat 9a.m.-5p.m.; Sun 2p.m.-5p.m.

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Wednesday Event Note 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28

Saturday Event Note 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51 10am-11am Take a Stand for Life — contact Liz Arjun for location and info. at 481-3230.

Monday Event Note 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 11:45am-3pm Bridge Group—beginners & seniors McGowan Hall E

Tuesday Event Note Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 10am Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass (English) Church

Thursday Event Note 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 9:30am Bible Study McGowan Hall A

Friday Event Note 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 3pm Divine Mercy Devotion & Benediction (no Mass) Church

Today Event Note Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52 8:45am - 10:15am Child Care kids 12 mos. up to age 4 9am & 11am Masses Coffee & Donuts after Mass / McGowan Hall

Sunday Event Note Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 8:45am - 10:15am Child Care kids 12 mos. up to age 4 9am Mass Children’s Liturgy of the Word kids preK thru 4th grade 9am & 11am Masses Coffee & Donuts after Mass / McGowan Hall

Welcome to Our Lady of Fatima Parish

Calendar December 30—January 6

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From our Pastor, Fr. Michael P. Hanifin

D ear Parishioners and Friends of Our Lady of Fatima, Christmas is now behind us and we are only a couple of days away from New Year’s Day. This Sunday we focus on the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph and family life from a Christian perspective. Psychologists have isolated about a dozen or so characteris-tics that happy and successful families share, while most

unhappy families are unhappy and dysfunctional in their own unique and individu-alistic way. This Sunday reminds me of a quality that happy marriages and fami-lies share and that is holiness. We are tempted to think that holy families are from out this world and beyond the realm of human experience. Somehow God touched them and they were set free from the everyday anxieties, challenges and burdens that many ordinary families endure. Holy people experience the burden of life that every person who has lived on this earth has experienced. For holy people ordinary daily problems are no strangers. I guess what makes them different than the ordinary run of the mill person is that they have a good support system. They look to God for guidance, assurances, con-solation, and direction when it comes to dealing with human difficulties. When we read the early chapters of the gospels of Matthew and Luke we see that the Holy Family had many problems and challenges. Today’s gospel (Luke 2:41-52) tells of the panicking holy parents who lost their child in the temple precincts. They franticly looked for Jesus among their relatives and traveling companions. Finally after three days of searching everywhere Jesus was found. Every family has good times and bad ones as well. The Holy Family reached their level of sanctity because of their readiness to coop-erate with God’s divine will. Luke knew this and wanted us to know it as well. He pointed out many instances where Mary and Joseph always did what God wanted of them, whether by a message from an angel of the Lord or by their fidelity to the prescripts of the Mosaic law. The willingness to do what God wants of us brings with it the development of many godly values such as honesty, fidelity, responsibility, and virtues as are men-tioned in today’s second reading from Saint Paul’s letter to the Colossians: heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and forgiveness of another. These values help people to have good and holy relationships. Good and holy rela-tionships help us to become the holy people and families that God has intended us to be. Gratefully yours in Christ the Good Steward, Father Michael P. Hanifin Harmony* Empathy* Developer* Connectedness* Input*

Year End Giving 2012 Changes in the tax laws are cer-tain to happen in 2013. This means there is a greater incentive for our OLF parishioners to make charitable gifts before the year's end. Please contact Ron Runolf-son or Fr. Mike at the parish of-fice (949-492-4101) for more in-formation or to facilitate a year end gift of securities. Remember – gifts must be postmarked on or before December 31, 2012 to count as a 2012 tax deduction. Mass Intentions Beginning in the New Year, we will be offering intentions for Sunday Masses to our commu-nity. There is a very long tradition of uniting a particular intention, along with the many intentions of the community, to the sacrifice of Jesus we celebrate in every Mass. These intentions are mentioned during the Universal Prayer at Mass. It is also customary that a donation is offered to attach one’s own small sacrifice to the saving sacrifice of Christ. We suggest a donation of $20 per intention. This money is used as ordinary income for the church. Stop by the office to include your inten-tions.

FFC Classes will resume Wednesday, January 9th

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Parish Office schedule The following is the Parish office schedule during the holidays:

Catholic Mens Fellowship Meetings Thursday, January 10, 7 – 8:30pm AND Saturday, January 12, 6:30 – 7:55am Catholic Mens Fellowship is a group of men who discuss topics about faith, fatherhood, and fraternity through Catholic eyes. We meet in McGowan Hall the 2nd and 4th Saturday mornings of each month and now Thursday evenings, too. Our casual setting allows us to share mod-ern issues that are up-close and personal. Come hang with the guys, get more from your Church, and make genuine friends with people like yourself. Contact Gil Manalo at manalo.design@gmail.com or Jim Ryder at ljrarr@pacbell.net. Liturgy of the Word for Children Will not take place on December 30th. It will resume on January 6th. This program takes place during the 9am Mass. Children 4 years (pre-k) through grade 4 are sent from the main assembly to a nearby space where they celebrate the Lit-urgy of the Word in a simplified, yet equivalent format. Children in grades 1-4 return at the offertory. Pre-k and kindergarteners remain with their leaders until the end of Mass when they are picked up in the school kindergarten classroom by a parent. Pre-registration is NOT required to attend. This ministry currently has openings for leaders and teen assistants. Leaders must have a love of both the Liturgy and an understanding of effective communication with children and be willing to serve on a rotating basis every 4-6 weeks. Training is provided. Please contact Liz Pederson at 492-8631 or Rosa Rama at 492-4101 or rrama@olfchurch.net

Men’s Retreat 2013 All parish men and friends are invited to our annual 3-day retreat on Friday, January 25 through Sunday, January 27, 2013. This year’s theme is “Remember and experience the life-giving embrace of the compassion of Christ.” The retreat is being held at the Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center in Sierra Madre. It is a spectacular location offering a prayerful and thoughtful environment along with excellent food and accommodations. The suggested donation of $195 covers your accommodations for two nights and five meals. A deposit of $50 will reserve your space. Please contact Doyle Manning at 949-369-9612 or Edu-ardo Jimenez at 949-584-9680 for information. This is a wonderful opportunity to join with fellow parish-ioners and men from other Catholic parishes to express and rekindle your faith! Bible Study Update The Thursday evening Bible Study class is on holiday break. The class resumes on Thursday, January 10. Hurricane Sandy Recovery – The Church of the Northeast A second collection to benefit those impacted by Hurri-cane Sandy will take place on the weekend of January 13. These funds will be used for both the humanitarian and institutional needs of the Catholic dioceses that were af-fected. Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, VP of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, writes, “As we know, the Church is a primary source of healing and peace when tragedies like this happen. Many of the church structures have been damaged and their resources depleted. This makes ministry to the people affected more difficult to provide aid, comfort and most importantly the sacraments to those in need.” Our financial support will help the church of the northeast region of the United States con-tinue its mission. Please be generous.

Monday, Dec. 31 9-12 Tuesday, Jan. 1 Closed Wednesday, Jan. 2 9-12 Thursday, Jan. 3 9-12 Friday, Jan. 4 9-12

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Position open for Sunday child care staff A vacancy has opened on the Sunday child care staff. A small stipend is offered. This position is perfect for a local college student. Must be over 18 and a Fatima parish-ioner. OLF provides child care every Sunday during the 9am Mass for children ages one through four. Hours are 8:30 to 10:30 am. To inquire, contact Robin Margraf in the parish office at rmargraf@olfchurch.net or 492-4101 ext. 117. Website designer needed The parish is planning an update to its website. Can you help? If you are an experienced web designer or know someone who is, contact Robin Margraf at rmargraf@olfchurch.net or 492-4101 ext. 117. COME LET US ADORE HIM - Eucharistic Adoration "The Church and the world have a great need for Eucha-ristic worship. Jesus awaits us in this sacrament of love."

—John Paul II. We at Our Lady of Fatima are blessed with the opportu-nity to visit Jesus in the quiet and worshipful surround-ings of our Adoration Chapel from 9am to 9pm Monday through Friday and 9am to 4:30pm on Saturday. Come and be blessed with the Lord's presence, whether for an hour or just a few minutes of your busy day.

We pray that Baby Jesus May bring you joy!

Happy New Years

From the students of OLF Parish School

Save the date! OPEN HOUSE

JANUARY 27, 2013 10am – 1pm

Educating Students to Become Catholic Leaders of the 21st Century!

Our Lady of Fatima Parish School is a 21st century learn-ing community, fully accredited by WCEA/WASC, and staffed by credentialed professionals. The school’s Catho-lic identity permeates instruction from kindergarten to eighth grade. Our Lady of Fatima students are ambassa-dors to the global community, demonstrating excellence in academic expectations, athletics, fine arts, world lan-guages, and authentic service learning. Please inquire at our school office for ongoing enrollment, prospective en-rollment for 2013-14, and need-based scholarships. Call our Admissions Office at (949) 492-7320 or email cclark@olfschool.net for more info!

OLF PARISH SCHOOL Mardi Gras Casino Night 2013*

Saturday, February 9, 2013 6:30 – 10pm @ McGowan Hall

Ideal for your spouse and you to meet up with your fellow friends and other parishioners! A fun-filled, social eve-ning! Celebrate Mardi Gras in style! Tickets are $35 per person if purchased by January 11, 2013; $45 per person after that date. Includes admission, hors d’oeuvres, no-value casino chips and one raffle ticket! Purchase tickets at the school office or contact the event chairperson at (949) 492-7320 or stefbates@cox.net. Must be 21 years of age to attend. ID required. *Meets/exceeds permit requirements on file at school office.

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Mass Intentions

Monday 12/31 7a.m. Mark Caramanna 8:30a.m. Ariel Domingo

Tuesday 1/1/2013 No 7a.m. Mass (see pg. 2) No 8:30a.m. Mass (see pg. 2)

Wednesday 1/2 7a.m. Edward Heller 8:30a.m. Theodore Cannon

Thursday 1/3 7a.m. Jerry Reckinger 8:30a.m. Evan Richards

Friday 1/4 7a.m. Hollie Richards 8:30a.m. Theresa Kaita

Saturday 1/5 8a.m. Edgardo Santos 5:30p.m. Misa Propopolo

Tom Padberg Marie Cook John Smith Rebecca Morales Jose Lara John Ornellas Dalia Ornellas Jacqueline Nowak Rosemary Kern Lina Melissano John Dempsey Angela Rosales

Victoria Jung Juana V. Villalobos Daveen Nichols Jim Ireland Debbie Stranahan Larry Mountford Chris Fort Kathleen Schouten Dona White Lilly Needham Sabina Monroe Sally Hoy

We pray for all the sick

Gabriela Teran Virginia Carder Connie Pappano Guillermina Rangel Dorothy Lambert Viora Primitiva Dorris Write-Walrose Luella Lenahan Donald Ronald

Wanda Perrault Carmelita Rollins Lorna Seno Gio Weldon Carroll Irene Frydrychowski Anthony Mastrangelo Rose Sullivan and all victims of war and violence.

and for our beloved dead

Weekly Offertory Report December 16

Offertory Basket $ 9,426 Received during week $ 8,318 Electronic giving $ 1,100 Total $ 18,844 Maintenance Fund $ 306

Due to an early bulletin publishing dates,

the December 23rd, December 30th, and

January 6th offertory report will appear on the

January 13th Bulletin.

Please Patronize the Advertisers Our parish bulletin is paid for by those who advertise in it. Our Lady of Fatima Parish does not pay for it. The parish does get a nominal check from JS Paluch – the company that prints the bulletin – based on those who pay to advertise their business. Please support the merchants, businesses and organizations that advertise and let them know that you saw their ad in the parish bulletin at Our Lady of Fatima. And please encourage those busi-nesses you know to consider advertising in the OLF parish bulletin. Father Michael Hanifin’s Book of Homilies: “God’s Word Alive” For those who make a financial contribution to the Our Lady of Fatima Church building fund Father Mike would like to give you (while supplies last) the gift of his collection of Sunday homilies including his jokes. Copies of the book are available at the parish office. Make your check payable to Our Lady of Fatima Church and on the memo line include the words: building fund.

PASTORAL STAFF Office Phone: 492-4101

Pastor, Fr. Mike Hanifin ext. 111 mhanifin@olfchurch.net

Parochial Vicar, Fr. William Hubbard ext. 113 whubbard@olfchurch.net

Pastoral Associate for Discipleship & Outreach, Robin Margraf ext. 117 rmargraf@olfchurch.net

Business & Facilities, Ron Runolfson ext. 102 rrunolfson@olfchurch.net

Faith Formation, Rosa Rama ext. 119 rrama@olfchurch.net

Office Manager/Bulletin Editor ext. 101 Lourdes Rojas - lrojas@olfchurch.net

Our Lady of Fatima Parish School Principal, Mrs. Beate Nguyen, M.A. 492-7320 - bnguyen@olfschool.net / www.olfschool.net

For a complete listing of pastoral staff please visit us at www.olfchurch.net

Oremos por los enfermos

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Tom Padberg Marie Cook John Smith Rebecca Morales Jose Lara John Ornellas Dalia Ornellas Jacqueline Nowak Rosemary Kern Lina Melissano John Dempsey Angela Rosales

Victoria Jung Juana V. Villalobos Daveen Nichols Jim Ireland Debbie Stranahan Larry Mountford Chris Fort Kathleen Schouten Dona White Lilly Needham Sabina Monroe Sally Hoy

Gabriela Teran Virginia Carder Connie Pappano Guillermina Rangel Dorothy Lambert Viora Primitiva Dorris Write-Walrose Luella Lenahan Donald Ronald

Wanda Perrault Carmelita Rollins Lorna Seno Gio Weldon Carroll Irene Frydrychowski Anthony Mastrangelo Rose Sullivan y por todas las victimas de la guerra y violencia.

y por nuestros queridos fallecidos

Lecturas de la semana

Lunes 12/31 1 Jn 2:18-21; Sal 96 (95):1-2,

11-13; Jn 1:1-18

Martes 1/1/2013 Nm 6:22-27; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5,

6, 8; Gál 4:4-7; Lc 2:16-21

Miércoles 1/2 1 Jn 2:22-28; Sal 98 (97):1-4;

Jn 1:19-28

Jueves 1/3 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Sal 98 (97):

1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34

Viernes 1/4 1 Jn 3:7-10; Sal 98 (97):

1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42

Sábado 1/5 1 Jn 3:11-21; Sal 100 (99):

1b-5; Jn 1:43-51

Domingo 1/6 Is 60:1-6; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 7-8,

10-13; Ef 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

Lecturas de hoy

Primera lectura Ana entregó su hijo Samuel al

Señor, dejándolo en el templo de Siló (1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28)

Salmo

Señor, dichosos los que viven en tu casa (Salmo 84 [83])

Segunda lectura

Somos hijos de Dios cuando creemos en el nombre de su

Hijo, Jesucristo (1 Juan 3:1-2, 21-24)

Evangelio

José y María encuentran a Jesús perdido en el templo en medio

de los maestros (Lucas 2:41-52)

Regístrese para donar en línea visitando www.olfchurch.net

Reporte del Ofertorio 16 de diciembre

Ofertorio Canasta regular $ 9,426 Recibido durante la semana $ 8,318 Electrónicamente $ 1,100 Total $ 18,844

Fondo de Mantenimiento $ 306

El reporto de Ofertorio del 23 de diciembre, 30 de diciembre y 6 de enero será publicado en el

boletín del 13 de enero.

Sobres para la colecta Si su familia esta recibiendo los sobres para la colecta mensualmen-te y no los ha usado o no piensa usarlos, favor de llamar a la oficina parroquial para descontinuarlos. Les pedimos que si los utilicen, pero si realmente no lo desean por favor llamarnos para no gastar en la imprenta y envio. También si ha cambiado de dirección y no esta recibiendo sus sobres es importante hacernos saber para corre-gir su información en el sistema. Gracias. Intenciones de misa Comenzando en el Año nuevo, ofreceremos intenciones especiales en las misas de los domingos a nuestra comunidad. Hay una tradi-ción muy antigua de unir una intención particular, junto con mu-chas intenciones de la comunidad al sacrificio de Jesús que celebra-mos en cada misa. Estas intenciones son mencionadas durante las Oraciones Universal en la misa. También es acostumbrado que una donación sea ofrecida, tal vez sea un pequeño sacrificio al igual al sacrificio de salvación de Cris-to. Sugerimos una donación de $20 por intención. Este dinero es usado como ingresos ordinarios para la iglesia. Pase por la oficina para incluir sus intenciones.

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De nuestro Párroco, Padre Michael P. Hanifin Q ueridos parroquianos y amigos de Nuestra Señora de Fátima, Navidad ya viene detrás de nosotros y estamos a sólo un par de días del Día de Año Nuevo. Este domingo nos centramos en la Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José y vida familiar desde una perspectiva cristiana. Los psicólogos han aislado aproximadamente una docena más o menos de características que las familias felices y afortunadas comparten, mientras la mayoría de las familias infelices están des-

contentas y disfuncionales en su propia e individual manera. Este domingo me recuerda en la calidad de matrimonios felices y familias que comparten y que es en santidad. Somos tentados a creer que las familias santas son algo fuera de este mundo y más allá del reino de la experiencia humana. De alguna manera Dios los tocó y ellos fueron liberados de las ansiedades diarias, desafíos y cargas que muchas familias ordinarias soportan. La gente santa experimenta la carga de vida que cada persona que ha vivido en esta tierra ha experimentado. Para la gen-te Santa los problemas diarios no son nada extraños. Creo que lo que los hace diferentes consiste en que ellos tienen un sistema de apoyo muy bueno. Ellos buscan a Dios para dirección, aseguramientos, y consuelo cuando vienen las dificul-tades humanas. Cuando leemos los capítulos tanto de los evangelios de Mateo como de Lucas vemos que la Sagrada Familia tenía mu-chos problemas y desafíos. El evangelio de hoy (Lucas 2:41-52) cuenta de los padres santos que infunden pánico al per-der a su niño en los alrededores de templo. Ellos frenéticamente buscaron a Jesús de entre sus parientes y compañeros de viaje. Finalmente después de tres días de la busca en todas partes Jesús fue encontrado. Cada familia tiene tiempos bue-nos y malos también. La Sagrada Familia alcanzó su nivel de la santidad debido a su preparación de cooperar con la voluntad divina de Dios. Lucas sabía esto y quiso que nosotros lo supiéramos también. Él indicó muchos casos donde Maria y José siempre hac-ían lo que Dios quiso de ellos, ya sea por un mensaje de un Ángel del Señor o por su fidelidad a las pre escrituras de la Ley Mosaica. La buena voluntad de hacer lo que Dios quiere de nosotros trae con ello el desarrollo de muchos valores piadosos, como honestidad, fidelidad, responsabilidad, y virtudes como son mencionados en la segunda lectura de hoy de la carta de San Pablo a Colosenses: compasión, bondad, humildad, suavidad, paciencia y perdón hacia el otro. Estos valores ayudan a la gente a tener relaciones buenas y santas. Las relaciones buenas y santas nos ayudan para poder ser gente y familias san-tas lo que Dios quiere que seamos. Agradecidísimo en Cristo el Buen Administrador,

Padre Michael P. Hanifin Armonía* Empatía* Desarrollador* Conexión* Inclusión*

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Domingo Evento Notas 1pm Misa Dominical Iglesia

Martes Evento Notas 10am Misa de la Solemnidad de Maria Madre de Dios (Ingles)

Miércoles Evento Notas

Lunes Evento Notas 7pm Alcohólicos Anónimos Salón E

Viernes Evento Notas 7pm Rosario Comunitario Iglesia

Sábado Evento Notas 4-5pm Confesiones Iglesia

Jueves Evento Notas

Hoy Evento Notas 1pm Misa Dominical Iglesia

Calendario Diciembre 30—Enero 6

Horario de la oficina parroquial El siguiente es el horario de la oficina parroquial durante estas fiestas::

Lunes, 31 de Dic. 9am-12pm Martes, 1 de Ene. Cerrada Miércoles, 2 de Ene. 9am-12pm Jueves, 3 de Ene. 9am-12pm Viernes, 4 de Ene. 9am-12pm

Clases de Formación de Fe para niños (Catecismo) No hay clases el 26 de diciembre y el 2 de enero. Las clases continuaran el 9 de enero.

Santo Rosario Les invitamos al primer Rosario Comunitario del año, este viernes 4 de enero a las 7 de la noche. Vengan a orar por sus necesidades personales y comunitarias. Los espe-ramos. Adoración al Santísimo Se les invita a pasar una hora o el tiempo que puedan en adoración frente al Santísimo. Si desea tener un compro-miso con el Señor o para información, favor de llamar a la oficina al 492-4101. Donadores de la Campaña Capital o Cam-paña de Servicios Pastorales La oficina parroquial ha recibido varias donaciones en efectivo en los sobres para la campaña capital y campaña de servicios pastorales sin talón y sin nombre. Si usted manda su donación en efectivo, asegúrese de poner dentro del sobre el talón o su nombre para poder acreditar su cuenta.

105 N. La Esperanza • San Clemente, CA 92672 • 949-492-4101 • Fax 949-492-4856 www.olfchurch.net

La Sagrada Familia de Jesús, Maria y José 30 de diciembre del 2012

Una Comunidad Eucaristía Viviendo La Buena Noticia Diariamente

Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Fátima San Clemente, California

Horario de las Misas Sábado: 5:30p.m. Domingo: 7, 9, 11a.m., 1p.m. (Esp), y 5:30p.m. Misas Diarias: L-V 7a.m., 8:30a.m., Sábado 8a.m. Confesiones: Sábado 4-5p.m. Adoración Eucarística: L-V 9a.m.-9p.m.; Sábado 9a.m.-5p.m.; Domingo 2p.m.-5p.m.

U na de las películas estadounidenses más famosas de todos los tiempos para el tiempo de Navidad es It’s a

Wonderful Life! (“¡Qué bello es vivir!”). La escena clásica sucede al final. La gente del pueblo está reunida en la sala de George Bailey. Están tirando dinero sobre una mesa con la intención de rescatar a George de una ruina financiera. No pasa mucho tiempo cuando entra en acción el hermano de George. Él se había enterado de las dificultades por las que estaba atravesando George y pidió un permiso del ejército; agarró un avión y voló todo el día y toda la noche para llegar a Bedford Falls. Él quería ayudar. Al ver a la gente y la montaña de dinero, levanta su vaso para brindar por su hermano, “¡el hombre más rico del mundo!” Oh sí, George Bailey era rico, pero no porque se vio inundado súbitamente de dinero. Él era rico porque tenía familia y amigos que lo amaban y velaban por él. Muchos son los beneficios y las bendiciones que nos trae la familia.

—Padre Richard Zajac - Derechos de autor © 2012, World Library Publications. Todos los derechos reservados.