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St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church Iglesia Católica de Santa Brígida de Suecia

“We Support Each Other” “Nos Apoyamos Mutuamente”

BAPTISMS: Please call 2 months in advance. 818 782-7181 BAUTISMOS: Llamar 2 meses antes a Raúl y Elizabeth Piñón (818) 912-4323 MARRIAGES/BODAS: Elvira & Lucien Duran (818) 940-7693 Llamar 6 meses de anticipation. Call 6 months in advance. QUINCEAÑERAS: Isabel Aguirre o Femi Rodríguez al (818) 960-5062. Call six months in advance. Llamar 6 meses antes.

ST. BRIDGET OF SWEDEN OFFICE Pastor: Rev. R. Carlos Nava

Associate Pastor: Fr. Joseph Dadiri S. M. A. Deacon: Steve & Peggy Sloniker

Deacon Gilberto Hernández P@RISH OFFICE:

Weekdays / lunes a viernes: 9am–1pm & 5:30pm-8pm Sat./ Sábados: 9am—1pm Sun./ Domingos: 10am—2pm

16707 Gault Street, Lake Balboa, CA 91406 Phone: (818) 782-7181 Website: www.sbos.org

E-Mail: stbridgrectory@yahoo.com Business Manager: Grettell Vitale

Secretaries: Oscar Gonzalez, Clara Castillo Office Assistant: Guadalupe Piñon

SATURDAY/SABADO 8:00 am English 5:00 pm English Vigil SUNDAY / DOMINGO 7:30 am English 9:00 am English 10:45 am Español 12:30 pm Español 7:00 pm English MONDAY — FRIDAY 8:00 am English 7:00 pm Español CONFESSIONS/CONFESIONES Sat/Sábado 8:30am & 4pm or by appointment/ por cita ANNOINTING OF THE SICK/ UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS Call / Llamar 818 782-7181

ST. BRIDGET OF SWEDEN SCHOOL Address: 7120 Whitaker Ave., Lake Balboa, CA 91406

Phone: (818) 785-4422 Principal: Mrs. Melinda Nassar

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Sister Magdalena Carrillo

First Communion Coordinator Lidia Herrera

Confirmation Coordinator Peggy Sloniker

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Judy Walsh- English-Inglés

Gloria Alvarado-Spanish-Español Liturgy Coordinator

Sister Magdalena Carrillo

M@SS INTENTIONS – INTENCIONES DE MIS@ S[tur^[y, J[nu[ry 25th 5:00pm Tony Rodriguez (Birthday) Marcos Mendoza Sun^[y, J[nu[ry 26th

10:45am †Sandra Menjivar † Agustin Ayala † Elvira Rosales 12:30pm † Leticia Saucedo Basulto † Asuncion Sanchez Blaz † Bertila Hernandez Montalbán

Mon^[y, J[nu[ry 27h 7:00pm † Irineo Rivera Bermudez Tu_s^[y, J[nu[ry 28th 8:00am † Jess Velazquez

W_^n_s^[y, J[nu[ry 29th 7:00pm Andrea Villalobos (Birthday)

Thurs^[y, J[nu[ry 30th 8:00am † Donato Bentajado Jr.

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DID YOU KNOW? 1/26/20 Evaluate relationships based on context

We may think we know enough about appropriate boundaries in relationships, but boundaries are complicated, even for adults. Children rely on adults to define what is appropriate and what isn’t, in the context of the relationship. For example, some touches are “safe” or “unsafe” depending on who is in the relationship, a parent, a stranger, a teacher, etc. For more information, get a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Keeping in Touch with Important Distinctions” from http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx.

¿SABIA QUE? Evalúe las relaciones con base en el contexto

Podemos pensar que sabemos suficiente sobre los límites apropiados en las relaciones, pero los límites son complicados aun para l os adultos. Los niños dependen de los adultos para definir lo que es apropiado y lo que no es, en el contexto de las relaciones. Por ejemplo, algunas caricias son “seguras” o “inseguras”, dependiendo de quién haga las caricias, un padre de familia, un extraño, un profesor, etc. Para más información, obtenga una copia del artículo de VIRTUS® “Keeping in Touch with Important Distinctions” (Manteniéndose al tanto de distinciones importantes), en http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx.

Weekly Offering / Ofrenda Semanal For December 22nd, 2019

Plate 4,868.19 Envelope 3,129.00 Building & Maintenance Fund 1,472.30 Together in Mission pledge payment 20.00 All Saint’s & Soul’s Day Envelopes 25.00 Thanksgiving 5.00 Christmas 285.00 Religious ED (Raffle & Retreat Payments) 5,352.00 Solemnity of Mary 50.00 Care of the Altar & Sanctuary 155.00 Immaculate Conception 87.00 Baptism 70.00 Wedding 400.00 Funeral/Memorial 350.00 Food Pantry Donation 500.00 Archdiocesan Collections Retirement Fund for Religious 96.00 Campaign for Human Development 13.00 Together in Mission (Fundraising efforts) 525.00 TOTAL $ 17,402.49

December 29th, 2019 Plate 9,201.33 Envelope 2,086.00 Building & Maintenance Fund 1,134.00 All Saint’s & Soul’s Day Envelopes 10.00 Christmas Envelopes 1,984.82 Solemnity of Mary 112.00 Care of the Altar & Sanctuary 94.00 Immaculate Conception 25.00 Archdiocesan Collections Together in Mission 2,000.00 Retirement Fund for Religious 165.00 Campaign for Human Development 20.00 Together in Mission (Fundraising efforts) 850.00 TOTAL $ 17,682.15

INTERNATIONAL FUNDRAISER ST. BRIDGET OF SWEDEN SCHOOL

St. Bridget of Sweden School invites you to a multicultural day of food, drinks, desserts,

fun and great entertainment. This event will take place on Saturday, February 8th,

from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at the Parish Hall. Join us for a fun-filled day as you

support our school. Come and join us; don’t miss it!

DÍA INTERNACIONAL PARA RECAUDAR

FONDOS DE LA ESCUELA SANTA BRÍGIDA DE SUECIA

La escuela de Santa Brígida de Suecia los invita cordialmente a una día internacional de comida, bebidas, postres, diversión y gran entretenimiento. Esta actividad se

llevará a cabo el sábado 8 de febrero de 6:00 pm a 9:00 pm, en el Salón Parroquial.

Acompáñenos en este gran evento para apoyar a nuestra escuela. ¡Los esperamos, no falten!

SEEKING THE LIGHT

In today’s readings we find ourselves being drawn more deeply into relationship with Jesus. We are getting to know more about him as we see how he struggles with the news of his cousin John’s arrest. His first response is to withdraw, to leave Nazareth and go to Capernaum. There he is perhaps both consoled and challenged by the words of Isaiah that Matthew quotes: “the people who sit in darkness have seen a great light, / on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death / light has arisen” (Matthew 4:16). Jesus contemplates his cousin’s death, perhaps his own death, and he seeks the light. Maybe it is these words of Isaiah that move Jesus out of his withdrawal and into action. He begins to preach, teach, cure disease and illness, and proclaim the gospel of the kingdom.

BUSCAMOS LA LUZ

En las lecturas de hoy nos encontramos deseando una relación más profunda con Jesús. Lo vamos conociendo un poco más al ver cómo le afecta la noticia del arresto de su primo Juan. Su primera reacción es retirarse, dejar Nazaret e irse a Cafarnaúm. Es allí donde quizás encuentra tanto consuelo como reto en las palabras de Isaías que Mateo cita: “El pueblo que caminaba en tinieblas vio una gran luz. Sobre los que vivían en tierra de sombras una luz resplandeció” (Mateo 4:16). Jesús contempla la muerte de su primo, y quizás su propia muerte, y busca la luz. Tal vez son estas palabras de Isaías las que sacan a Jesús de su retiro y lo lanzan a la acción, pues él comienza a predicar, enseñar, curar enfermedades y a proclamar el Evangelio del Reino.

CONFIRMATION RETREAT We congratulate the confirmation class for the Retreat they attended last weekend. We hope they had a fulfill and blessed time and grew closer to the Lord. We ask our parishioners for prayers for the students and catechist who help and support the students.

RETIRO DE CONFIRMACION

Felicitamos a los estudiantes de la clase de confirmación por el retiro que tuvieron la semana pasada, deseamos que hayan tenido un tiempo pleno y bendecido y se hayan acercado más a nuestro Señor. Pedimos a nuestros feligreses sus oraciones por los estudiantes y catequistas que ayudan y apoyan a los estudiantes

FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD

The feast of the presentation of the Lord is celebrated after 40 days of Christmas, on February 2nd. In the ancient Jewish practice, a woman presents herself to God in the temple for purification after child’s birth to the priest with the recommended offerings for sacrifice according to Mosaic Law. Today, the western Catholic Church in this feast emphasizes Jesus Christ first appearance in the temple of Jerusalem more than Mary’s purification; when two elderly pious people, Simeon and the widow Anna welcomes the Lord, sang Hymns and gave praise to God for allowing them to see the promised Messiah before they will die. By the 8th century, Pope Sergius inaugurated a candlelight procession on this feast which has continued to today as a Candlemass Day. The significance of the lighted candles is based on what Jesus himself said: “I am the light of the world”. This light has been passed on to us in the church at our baptism. Hence we are to keep it burning all through our lives, as believers and followers of Christ. Therefore, let our lights shine in the world.

FIESTA DE LA PRESENTACIÓN DEL SEÑOR

La fiesta de la presentación del Señor se celebra después de 40 días de Navidad, el 2 de febrero. En la práctica judía antigua, una mujer se presentaba a sí misma a Dios en el templo para ser purificada después del nacimiento de un hijo al sacerdote con las ofrendas recomendadas para el sacrificio de acuerdo con la Ley Mosaica. Hoy, la Iglesia católica occidental en esta fiesta enfatiza la primera aparición de Jesucristo en el templo de Jerusalén más que la purificación de María; cuando dos personas mayores, piadosas, Simeón y la viuda Anna reciben al Señor, cantaron himnos y alabaron a Dios por permitirles ver al Mesías prometido antes de morir. En el siglo VIII, el papa Sergio inauguró una procesión a la luz de las velas en esta fiesta que ha continuado hasta hoy como un día de misa con velas. El significado de las velas encendidas se basa en lo que Jesús mismo dijo: "Yo soy la luz del mundo". Esta luz nos ha sido transmitida a nosotros en la iglesia en nuestro bautismo. Por eso debemos mantenerlo ardiendo a lo largo de nuestras vidas, como creyentes y seguidores de Cristo. Por eso, que nuestras luces brillen en el mundo.

SAVE THE DAY ANNUAL MINISTRY FAIR St Bridget will have a Ministry fair on Sunday,

February 16th, More details to come next week

GUARDE EL DIA FERIA ANUAL DE MINISTERIOS Santa Brigida tendrá una Feria de Ministerios el día

domingo, 16 de Febrero. Mas detalles serán dados en el próximo boletín.

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