Father Patrick V. Kirsch

ext-223 Pastor, KHS

Father Jorge Garcia

Hispanic Ministry

Deacon Victor Tiambeng

Christine Kramer-ext.226 Faith Formation

Amanda Miller– ext.224

Parish Secretary

Mass Location Rosa Parks Elementary School 13830 Whispering Hills Dr.

Eastvale, Ca 92880

Saturday Liturgy 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Liturgies:

7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.,12 Noon Spanish

Confession

Saturdays from 2:30-3:30 Rosa Parks Elementary

School.

Emergency Number (909)717-4559

Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday

9am-4pm Closed from 12:30-1:30pm

Closed on Friday

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF

BLESSED OSCAR ROMERO PARISH OFFICE: 14395 CHANDLER, EASTVALE, CA 92880

PHONE: (951) 893-1522 WEB:BLESSEDOSCARROMERO.COM

Mission Statement

The Catholic Community of Blessed Oscar Romero is devoted to making our community a place where God enters people's

lives through Prayer, Silence, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Community and Service, and where we strive to make Jesus

Christ more known and more loved!

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My Dear Friends,

The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God is a feast day for the Blessed Virgin Mary under the aspect of her motherhood of Jesus Christ, whom Chris ans see as the Lord, Son of God. It is celebrated by the La n Rite of the Catholic Church on 1 January, the Octave (8th) day of Christmas de, and in the Catholic Church is a Holy Day of Obliga on.

Let us spend me in prayer with Mary that she may implant her roots in our souls, and produce wonders of grace which she alone can produce and that her Spouse, the Holy Spirit, may fly to us and fill us with His presence. The best way to spend me with Mary is by praying the Rosary, the prayer which she has told us in so many places is so dear to her and which is very powerful. Excerpts from wri ngs on Wikipedia.

The girl who woke up in Nazareth on that morning nine months before could not have imagined what was in store: that she was about to become the most important woman in human history –the woman we honor this Sunday as the Mother of God. But, of course: life happens. Plans change. And God intervenes.

This day, New Year’s, is about making plans. We draw up lists and jot down resolu ons. But how o en do they go unfulfilled? How many resolu ons that we make today will be forgo en by February? We may hope to arrive at some par cular des na on, to achieve some goal, by next December 31st. But so o en, God has something else in mind. Just ask the shepherds. Ask Mary, the Mother of God. As the old Yiddish saying goes: if you want to hear God laugh, just tell Him your plans. We so o en find ourselves where we never expected—accompanied by holy laughter. It may be that some of you never expected to find yourself here, in this church, this day. But here you are; making another stop on a lifelong journey.

Life’s road is o en crooked. Some mes, the path wanders. We might dri from the prac ce of the faith, or think it’s inconsequen al, or decide it’s just not relevant. But when we think that way, we are wrong. Our lives are enriched, strengthened, sanc fied by being in this sacred place and receiving the sacraments—most of all, the Eucharist—there is life in it. It is life we all crave. And it is here, wai ng for us, along with God’s tender mercies. So, if you’re looking for resolu ons worth keeping this New Year, let me make it simple for you. Resolve to make going to Mass, going to church a habit—not just

once or twice a year, but every week. Resolve to pray, every day—and not just to ask God for a favor. Resolve to make your life a conversa on with God. To listen to what He has to say to you. To be reconciled to Him. Resolve to go to Confession, to receive the Eucharist, to commit to this moment, this hour, one day a week. Resolve to grow in grace. Resolve to live the life that God has dreamed for you. You may be surprised at what will happen. Some mes it may not be what you had expected. Excerpted from wri ngs by Deacon Greg Kandra, Catholic Bishops Conference page.

Prayerfully, Father Patrick V. Kirsch KHS Pastor

New Parishioner: We warmly welcome new parishioners and visitors. Blessed Oscar Romero believes in the Stewardship Program committed to serving the Lord with our God-given time, talent, and treasure. Church contributions are made by means of the envelope system. All parishioners are encouraged to support the church and we promote the use of envelopes. We ask you to register as soon as possible by completing this registration form and dropping it into the collection basket.

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Eucharistic Adoration is held every Wednesday from 9:00 am. -12 Noon in the Chapel at the office.

Do you have 1 hour to spend with our Lord??

Offered by In Memory of

Arturo & Veronica Rubio Lucila Rubio, Lupita Arana, & Christopher Arana Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dantuano Joe Briggs Charles & Rachel Brooks Pablo Castro Daniel & Michelle Pena Rosa Ema Pena Richard & Maria Contreras Alicia P. Palmer, Cecilia Gonzales, Kropotkin S. Contreras, Joseph T Gonzales, and David Contreras Norman & Magdalena Pamintuan Arsenio Pamintuan & Araceli Pamintuan Stephanie Ngene In Honor of Vivian Uche Ngene Diego & Monica Salinas Alvin Navarro, David Salinas, and Jose De La Torre Rebecca Gonzalez Hector Solorzano, Ampelio Solorzano, Enedina Delgadillo, Maria Munoz, and Victoria Hluz Simon & Eileen Alegre Benjamin Anonas, Rosario de Borja, and Jose de Borja Cathy Wilkerson In Honor of Nancy Thompson Jenny Greenbeck Daniel S. Pszyk Sr. Clarence Rollerson & Josefina Lorenzana Rose Mendoza and Dominador Mendoza Phillip & Maricela Martinez Lucio Diaz, Manuela Marquez, Guadalupe Cabral, and Carlitos Diaz Cecilia Batac Tatay Bien Allan C. Jaurigue Ambrocio M. Jaurigue, Jovito C. Sarmiento, Carmelita S. Sarmiento, Carmela S. Sarmiento and Edward Exequiel M. Jaurigue Dickie & Lourdes Simmons Cesar Cardenas, Mike Simmons, and Mary Simmons Kelvin & Lea Liban Angelita L. Francisco John & Milagros Jachacz Ed and Connie Jachacz, and Antonio Gan Jim & Andy Lynch Joanne Lindsey, Martha Lynch, Aida David and Jose David Mary Guayante Angie & Herman Guayante

Christmas Flowers

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:29 -- 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Wednesday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Thursday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 [23, 31-34, 36, 38] Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Sal 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 2:1-11 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

Thank you all who donated to our Christmas reverse collection, your

donations totaled to $1,648 worth of food which will help feed those in need

this Christmas!

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Archivist Lorraine Romin 909-262-5151 rainee423@aol.com Bulletin Editor Leslie Moon Lesliemoon_3k@hotmail.com Knights of Columbus Richard Contreras 951-906-8218 luv3dog@verizon.net Liturgy Eucharistic Ministry Debbie and Mike Lira debbielira@sbcglobal.net 951 741-9520 Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound Lisa Montoya 951-203-0173 lisarowerealtor@gmail.com Hospitality Mary Kay Sherman Cell 908-331-3361 Liturgy/Altar Servers James Long veraxesq@gmail.com 951-743-1296 Music Ministry Gayle Dowling 760-488-8879 Reader Ministry Joy Arcega joyarcega@aol.com 909 731-3611 Set-up Ministry Cuong Tran 909-904-6495 Ushers Greg Hernandez 213-200-8602 Multi-Cultural Ministries American Heritage Girls Shelley Wallevand 714-924-0701 shellatte1@gmail.com Filipino Ministry Joy Arcega 909-731-3611 Info@fcbor.org Hispanic Ministry Johnny Murcia 909-697-5445

Outreach to the Needy Trish Budde 951-415-1211 iamhistory2@yahoo.com Prayer Groups Amigos de Jesús Rosendo& Marcela Ortiz (909)578-3147 Eucharistic Adoration Eric and Monique Hunter 626-209-7603 Heart of Mary Women’s Fellowship Melinda Ramirez 909-346-5088 Ramirezhouse4christ@ yahoo.com Military Prayer Ministry Nel Jayawardana 909-636-1449 Religious Education Director of Religious Ed. Christine Kramer– ext.226 909-957-4005 christinek.blessedoscar @gmail. com Coor. Youth Ministry/Confirmation Shannon Kramer– ext.225 951-893-1522 RCIA Deacon Vic Tiambeng 626-215-9484 vidowjc@yahoo.com Safe Environment Coor. Nel Jayawardana 909-636-1449 Technical Audio Visual Tech. Rodger Carrillo 949-579-0018 rcarrillo311@gmail.com Information Technology Allan Guray 909-240-3870 Web Master David Boyse 760-898-2790 david@redelephantdesign.com Volunteer Placement Anthony Moreno 909-538-0043

For An Introduc on to the TOB Study What Is The Meaning and Purpose of My Life?

How Do I Find Happiness and Fulfillment? If you’re wondering if there’s more to life than just “ge ng by” and are ready to focus on what really ma ers, then discover the extraordinary Catholic teaching known as the Theology of the Body. It will give you a revolu onary and fulfilling vision for life, as it offers a new way to authen cally see yourself, your faith, your rela onships, and your world.

Given to us by Pope John Paul II, the Theology of the Body is renewing marriages, awakening voca ons, healing deep personal wounds, and se ng people free to live the life of greatness to which we are all called.

In An Introduc on to the Theology of the Body: Discovering the Master Plan For Your Life, an adult faith forma on program, renowned author and theologian Christopher West unfolds God’s extraordinary plan for all of humanity. If you desire to live out the fullest meaning and purpose of your life, then join us for this amazing discovery!

This DVD and workbook study will be held on 8 consecu ve Tuesdays (However we are off on February 14), beginning January 17th. The cost is only $25 and includes all course materials and refreshments. For more informa on and to register, contact Chris ne Kramer at 951-823-1522 ckramer@sbdiocese.org.

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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Mary, the Holy Mother of God; The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord; World Day of Prayer for Peace; New Year's Day Monday: Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen Tuesday: The Most Holy Name of Jesus Wednesday: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Thursday: St. John Neumann Friday: St. André Bessette; First Friday Saturday: St. Raymond of Penyafort; First Saturday; Julian Calendar Christmas