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MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM 8:30 AM St. Leo Spanish 9:00 AM 10:30 AM St. Leo Spanish 11:30 AM 6:00 PM

Daily Mass at St. James 8:00 AM | Monday - Friday

Liturgy of the Hours 7:30 AM | Monday - Friday

Eucharistic Adoration 9:00 AM –5:00 PM| Monday, St. Leo Mission

8:30 AM –8:00PM| Thursday, St. James

Communion Service 6:45 AM | Monday - Friday

8:00 AM | Saturday

Reconciliation 3:30 PM | Saturday

or upon request

Baptism Call (858) 755-2545 *106

Marriage Preparation Call Parish Office

(858) 755-2545 ext. *112 9 months prior to wedding

St. James Church 625 S Nardo Avenue

Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-2545 | Fax: (858) 755-3845

St. Leo Mission 936 Genevieve Street

Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 481-6788 | Fax: (858) 755-3845

www.stjamesandleo.org

Third Sunday of Advent ~ December 16, 2018

Please come bid at our auction and purchase holiday baked goods - all proceeds go to local charities and

scholarships.

St. James-St. Leo Christmas Fair

Sunday, December 16th

Hosted by Faith Formation for Children and St. James Academy

St. James Parish Hall 8:30am - 11:30am

Join us for a fun-filled morning and complimentary hot apple cider, and enjoy our community gathering. • Peppermint Shop: children can afford quality gifts for their family. (Adults can buy stocking stuffers too!) • Charitable Auction: All proceeds go to local charities or scholarships • Charitable Bake Sale: All proceeds go to local charities or scholarships • Lego Name Engraving: preorder by emailing psmith@stjames-

stleo.com. • Crafts, Music, Hot Cider, and more!

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Your God will sing joyfully because of you, as one sings at festivals (Zephaniah 3:14-18a). Psalm — Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 12:6). Second Reading — Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! (Philippians 4:4-7). Gospel — Whoever who has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. Whoever who has food should do likewise (Luke 3:10-18).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Thursday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45

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Question of the Week:

Fr. Gerard’s Corner John the Baptist’s responses to the crowd (“Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise.”) recall Matthew’s story of the Last Judgment (“I was hungry and you gave me food . . . naked and you clothed me” [Luke 3:11, Matthew 25:35–36]). Notice that Jesus takes it one step further. Now it is not just a random person, but Jesus specifically, whom we are helping in our plenty. But it was John who laid the groundwork. It was John who was asked three times, “What should we do?” It was John who told them, even before Christ began his mission, how to act like a Christian.

Speaking of the Last Judgment, John’s image of the wheat and the chaff is a sobering one. The wheat will be gathered in the barn, “but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire” (Luke 3:17). The wheat is valuable. Once it is ground or milled, it can nourish us. It contains the seed, so that it can be planted and grown. It can be shared with others. The chaff cannot be grown or eaten or shared. Once removed from the grain, it is virtually of no use. John calls us to nourish, to grow, and to share, like the grain that has fed the world for thousands of years.

“Shout for joy,” “Cry out with joy,” “Rejoice in the Lord always” (Zephaniah 3:14, Isaiah 12:6, Philippians 4:4). The readings and the psalm response each begin with exultation. No wonder this Sunday is referred to as Gaudete Sunday. The reason for the joy is simple: “God is in your midst;” “among you is the great and Holy One;” “The Lord is near” (Zephaniah 3:17, Isaiah 12:6, Philippians 4:5). Rejoice always, indeed. Fr. Gerard

J.S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Knowing that God is in our midst, how can I answer the question from the Gospel: “What should I do?”

To love God, proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, and serve all God's people.

Monday, Dec. 17 ~ Stanley Cveykus † Tuesday, Dec. 18 ~ Jane Amidon Petroff † Wednesday, Dec. 19 ~ Ken Garcia Thursday, Dec. 20 ~ Fr. Ricardo Frausto, CJM Friday, Dec. 21 ~ Gilbert Lopez †

Mass Intentions

SAINTS & SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent; Las Posadas begins Tuesday: International Migrants Day Friday: St. Peter Canisius; Winter begins

Weekly Collection December 9, 2018

At Mass $11,321.45 Online Giving $ 6,390.41 Total $17,711.86

Immaculate Conception $1,058.00

Religious Retirement Fund $3,167.00

What return shall I make to the Lord for all the Lord has given me

— Psalm 116

St. James - St. Leo December 16, 2018

To love God, proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, and serve all God's people.

We are happy to list the names of persons who need special prayers. Names will be listed for one month. Call (858) 755-2545 ext.*100 to add a name to the list. Please make sure you have permission from the person prior to calling.

Charles Bottino Doris Bower Ken Garcia Evelyn Jerde Daniel Jilka Mary Kieffer Christopher Kovarik

Cathy Mabry Jessica Painter Catherine Renner Barbara Roberts Bill Tribolet Bob Walter

Healing Prayer Ministry Schedule •Every Sunday following 9am Mass in Chapel •Every third Saturday following the 5pm Mass in the

Chapel •Every fourth Wednesday, 7pm to 8:15 pm in Church **Please note… No Healing Prayer on December 26th**

You are invited to pray in the chapel

after 8 AM Mass on weekdays the Divine Mercy and Rosary.

All are welcome!

Divine Mercy and Rosary

As you keep vigil before the Blessed Sacrament, bring to Christ some problem or dilemma that you have been fretting over, and then say, "Lord, I'm waiting for you to solve this, to show me the way out, the way forward. I've been running, planning, worrying, but now I'm going to let you work." Then, throughout Advent, watch attentively for signs. – Bishop Robert Barron

Please sign up to spend an hour on Thursdays with Jesus. Call Monica (858) 945-7220 or email [email protected]

All are welcome to join the Rosary group any Monday at 6pm in the chapel behind the Altar.

Eucharistic Adoration

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS Events happening this week:

Sun., Dec 16 Third Sunday of Advent Christmas Fair, Hall 10am Healing Prayer, Prayer Chapel 7:00pm Youth Ministry, Hall

Mon., Dec 17 9:00am-5:30pm Adoration, St. Leo Mission

Thur., Dec 20 8:30am-8:00pm Adoration, St. Leo Mission 7:00pm St. James Academy Candlelight Prayer Service, Church

Sun., Dec 23 Fourth Sunday of Advent 10am Healing Prayer, Prayer Chapel 7:00pm Youth Ministry, Hall

Dec 17 St. Mark Spanish 6:30pm

Dec 18 St. Francis 6:30pm

Dec 19 St. Mark English 6:30pm

Dec 20 St. Peter 10:30am & 6:00pm

Penance Services

IMPRESSIONABLE A child’s life is like a piece of paper on which every

passerby leaves a mark. —Ancient Chinese proverb

St. James - St. Leo December 16, 2018 To love God, proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, and serve all God's people.

Mission Circle People Helping People In Need

TUTORS NEEDED! The after-school tutoring program at St. Leo is in need of volunteers to help local elementary students with their homework on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 -5:30 PM.

If you have time in your schedule and a special place in your heart for children, please contact Jim McCollum: [email protected], 619-846-7855 or Diane Salyer: [email protected], 858-952-8880 for more information.

Jelly Needed!

Thank you for all of the incredible support for the peanut butter and jelly program, feeding homeless families and prisoners in Tijuana every week. We are overly stocked with peanut butter but our jelly supply is very low. Please help by dropping off any size or flavor of jelly, under the counter in the family room. All donations are truly appreciated!

SKI RETREAT January 2-5, 2019

We are happy to announce that we are continuing the Winter Ski Retreat this year! The Retreat is January 2nd-5th. The cost is $390. That pays for the bus, hotel, meals, and ski rentals. Please let us know as soon as possible if you would like to join us. For more information please email Evangely at: [email protected].

St James Youth Group Join us every Sunday after the

6pm Mass in the Conference Room.

New Socks for Kids (Ages 4-12)

St. James Mission Circle is collecting socks to support the annual winter shoe drive. Please take a card from the tree in the vestibule of the church as a reminder to pick up a few extra pairs when your taking advantage of the Christmas sales. We want to ensure that these children keep their feet warm and dry during the cold and wet winter months! You may bring NEW & UNWRAPPED to the Church Social Room by Jan 6th. St. James-St. Leo parishioners will be invited to take part in the sorting and distribution of shoes & socks to the children. Details will be available in mid-January.

To love God, proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, and serve all God's people. St. James - St. Leo December 16, 2018

SAN DIEGO CATHOLIC ADULT COMMUNITY

We, St. James and St. Leo Mission, are working with several local parishes - Providing Activities and a Social

Network for our parishioners!

Young Adults | Adult Community | ACTIVE 60’s+

Sign up for weekly email updates at http://sandiegocac.org/

Contact Nancy Wesseln [email protected] (858) 847-0724

Stewardship Reflection We have arrived at Gaudete Sunday (Gaudete is the Latin word for “rejoice”) this Third Week of Advent, and the Scriptures take on a joyful tone as we continue our preparations for the feast of our Savior’s birth.

Our Second Reading gives us cause for joy as St Paul reminds us, “The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all….” Then he gives us a prescription for maintaining this peace: “In everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Paul’s instructions for obtaining peace come as an early Christmas gift. They remind us that we can and should go to God with all our needs and present them to Him along with our thanks. This guidance calls to mind a vital aspect of a stewardship way of life: gratitude to God in response to His great love and countless gifts to us.

The Gospel passage, from Luke, shows us how to live out this thanks, making our lives a “Christmas gift” to Christ in joyful response to His love for us. When the crowds hear John the Baptist’s message that their Savior is coming, they ask him what they should do to prepare. He responds, “Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do the same.” He tells tax collectors to stop collecting more than is prescribed and soldiers, to be satisfied with their wages. In other words, he tells them to be good and generous stewards of all God’s gifts to them!

As the great feast of Christmas draws near, let us rejoice in Christ’s extravagant love. Let’s avail ourselves of the peace He longs to give us. And let’s look carefully at our lives to make sure we are indeed making of them a gift fitting for Him.

ZEP 3:14-18A; IS 12:2-6; PHIL 4:4-7; LK3:10-18


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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Years ago, the trick question on religion quizzes would be to name all the liturgical colors, or the colors of the vest-ments worn at Mass. Rose is a color seldom seen, used at most two days a year. Today, “Gaudete Sunday,” is one of those days. The name of the day is drawn from an opening verse in the old Latin Mass texts: Gaudete is Latin for “Rejoice!” This year’s Gospel certainly reflects that mood as Elizabeth feels her infant within her leaping for joy at the presence of Mary. Mary’s visit to her aged cousin is an act of compassion between women, as two kinswomen who are bearing children into the world share their joy.

Some churches retain the custom of having the priest wear rose vestments today, and many will use a rose candle in the Advent wreath. Violet is the official color for Advent and Lent, but many parishes employ different hues for each season, trying to keep them distinct. In medieval times, dye was costly, and poor parishes used unornamented plain cloth for vestments. Dyes were expensive and some colors, particularly purple, difficult to achieve. In England, purple dye was made from mollusks, yielding at best a deep indigo or blue and not the desired violet. Thus, the col-or of Advent in the British Isles has long been a deep blue, reminding many people of Mary’s presence at the heart of the Advent mystery. That theology is largely unplanned: it’s all because of the clams!

—James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.


San Diego Walk for Life Join 4,000+ families and individuals in nationwide celebrations of life by participating in the 6th annual San Diego Walk for Life. Come to 6th & Laurel Street intersection in Balboa Park on January 19, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The theme is “All are Welcome” with emphasis in people who have Down syndrome. We are honored to welcome Bishop John Dolan and other inspiring speakers. Your presence is crucial to make this family-friendly event a success. For more information visit San Diego Walk for Life or [email protected]

Caminata por la Vida Únase a más de 4,000 familias e personas que celebran la vida a nivel nacional en la 7ª Caminata Anual por la Vida en San Diego. Venga a la Avenida 6ª y Laurel del Parque Balboa el 19 de enero de 2019 de 8:30 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. El lema es “Todos son Bienvenidos” con énfasis en las personas que tienen síndrome de Down. Nos acompañaran el Sr. Obispo John Dolan y otros oradores motivacionales. Su presencia es crucial para el éxito de este evento. Para más información visite Caminata por la Vida o [email protected]

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Tercer Domingo de Adviento; Las Posadas comienzan Martes: Día Internacional del Emigrante Viernes: San Pedro Canisio; Invierno

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — ¡Canta! ¡Da gritos de júbilo! ¡Gózate y regocíjate! El Señor tu Dios está entre ustedes y es un poderoso salvador (Sofonías 3:14-18a). Salmo — El Señor es mi Dios y salvador (Isaías 12). Segunda lectura — ¡Alégrense! El Señor está cerca. Presenten sus peticiones a Dios (Filipenses 4:4-7). Evangelio — Juan dice a sus oyentes que compartan sus posesiones con los necesitados (Lucas 3:10-18).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4ab, 7-8, 17;Mt 1:1-17 Martes: Jer 23:5-8; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 12-13, 18-19;Mt 1:18-25 Miércoles: Jue 13:2-7, 24-25a; Sal 71 (70):3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lc 1:5-25 Jueves: Is 7:10-14; Sal 24 (23):1-6; Lc 1:26-38 Viernes: Cant 2:8-14 o Sof 3:14-18a; Sal 33 (32):2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lc 1:39-45 Sábado: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lc 1:46-56 Domingo: Mi 5:1-4a; Sal 80 (81) :2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lc 1:39-45

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Pregunta del Día

La respuesta de Juan el Bautista a la gente (“Quien tenga dos túnicas, que dé una a quien no tiene ninguna, y quien tenga comida, que haga lo mismo”) nos recuerda el relato de Mateo sobre el juicio final (“estuve hambriento y me dieron de comer . . . estuve desnudo y me vistieron” [Lucas 3,11, Mateo 25, 35–36]).

Fijémonos en que Jesús da un paso más. Ya no se trata de ayudar a una persona anónima, sino específicamente al mismo Jesús. Pero fue Juan quien hizo el trabajo preliminar. Fue a Juan a quien le preguntaron tres veces: “¿Qué debemos hacer?” Fue Juan quien les dijo, aun antes de que Cristo comenzara su misión, cómo actuar como cristianos.

En cuanto al juicio final, la imagen de Juan sobre el trigo y la paja tiene mesura. El trigo se guardará en el granero, pero se “quemará la paja en un fuego que no se extingue” (Lucas 3, 17). El trigo es valioso. Una vez molido puede alimentarnos y, como contiene la semilla, se puede sembrar y cosechar. Se puede compartir con los demás. La paja no puede cosecharse, ni comerse, ni compartirse; una vez separada del grano, resulta virtualmente inservible. Juan nos exhorta a alimentarnos, a crecer y a compartir igual que el grano que le ha servido de alimento al mundo por millares de años.

“Da gritos de júbilo”, “Griten jubilosos”, “Alégrense siempre en el Señor” (Sofonías 3, 14, Isaías 12, 6, filipenses 4, 4).

Tanto las lecturas como el salmo responsorial comienzan con exultación. No en balde este domingo es conocido como el domingo de gaudete. La razón por el júbilo es sencilla: “El Señor…está en medio de ti”, “es grande en medio de ti el Santo de Israel”, “El Señor está cerca” (Sofonías 3, 17, Isaías 12, 6, filipenses 4, 5). Ciertamente, regocijémonos siempre.

P. Gerard J.S.Paluch

A sabiendas de que Dios está entre nosotros, ¿de qué manera puedo contestar la pregunta propuesta en el Evangelio: “¿qué puedo hacer?”

El rincón de P. Gerardo

Amar a Dios, Proclamar la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo, servir al pueblo de Dios

ADORACIÓN AL SANTISIMO

SACRAMENTO Todos los Lunes

de 9:00am a 5:00pm en la Misión de San León Magno.

GRUPO DE JÓVENES de 12 a 18 años

Los Viernes de 6:00pm a 8:00pm

en la Sala de Conferencias de San James.

CATECISMO No habrá clases del catecismo del 22 de

Diciembre al 2 de Enero. Regresamos a clases el día

4 de Enero 2019

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NOVENARIO DE LAS POSADAS Del 16 al 23 de Diciembre

A las 6:30pm En la Misión de San León Magno

Acompañemos a José y María en la espera de nuestro Señor rezando el Santo Rosario, meditando las lecturas bíblicas, cantando

villancicos y pidiendo la tradicional posada. Te esperamos!

Lunes 24 de Diciembre A las 8:00PM

En la Misión de San León Magno LAS POSADAS

La tradición en México dicta que Las Posadas comiencen el 16 de diciembre y terminen el día 24, con la Noche Buena. Inicialmente se realizaban en los atrios de las iglesias y en las capillas abiertas donde los indígenas recibían las lecciones de catecismo. Para el siglo XVIII, las posadas en los barrios cobraron fuerza y se enriquecieron con el canto popular, y otros elementos como la pirotecnia y el baile. Las posadas forman parte del rico folklore mexicano, y por su alegría y belleza se han vuelto famosas en todo el mundo. Recuerden que sin la conmemoración del nacimiento de Jesús, pierde todo sentido la Navidad y las fiestas decembrinas”. (sacado de ACIPRENSA)

CLASES DE LA DIÓCESIS CONDADO NORTE

C110s Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica (15 hras) Susana Varela, Lic. los lunes, del 14 enero al 4 marzo 2019, 6:30 - 9:00 pm (no habrá clase el 21 enero ni el 18 febrero) St. Mary Star of the Sea School, Oceanside

G150s Intro a LIturgia y Sacramentos (30 hras) Ernesto Amezcua, M.A. los miércoles, del 16 enero al 10 abril 2019, 6:30 - 9:00 pm (no habrá clase el 6 marzo) Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside

S310s Los Profetas (15 hras) Eliciel Maya, Cand. M.A.. los miércoles, del 23 enero al 21 febrero 2019, 7:00 - 9:30 pm St. Mark, San Marcos

G200s Pastoral con Diversas Culturas (15 hras) Ernesto Amezcua, M.A. los lunes, del 28 enero al 4 marzo 2019, 6:30 - 9:30 pm (no habrá clase el 18 febrero) St. Francis of Assisi, Vista

S440s Cristianos en la Sociedad (15 hras) Jannet Diaz, Lic. los miércoles, del 23 enero al 27 febrero 2019, 6:30 -9:00 pm St. James, Solana Beach

PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Gerard Lecomte, CJM, Pastor ..................................... 858-755-2545 ......................... [email protected] Rev. John H. Howard, CJM, Pastor Emeritus ...................... 858-755-2545 x *110….. ........ [email protected] Rev. Lawrence Goodwin, CJM, In Residence ...................... 858-755-2545 Deacon Al Graff .................................................................... 858-452-3684 Deacon Peter Hodsdon, Business Manager........................ 858-755-2545 x *112 .............. [email protected] Sr. Zita Toto, RGS, Coordinator St. Leo Mission ................. 858-755-2545 x *200 ............. [email protected] Albert Fitzgerald, Bookkeeper ............................................ 858-755-2545 x *104 ............. [email protected] Antonio Mendoza, Facilities ............................................... 858-755-2545 x *109 ............. [email protected] Bulletin ................................................................................. .............................................. [email protected] Christine Lang, Principal, St. James Academy……………..858-755-1777………………[email protected] Evangely Aliangan Ward, Director of Youth Ministry ......... 858-755-2545 x *114 .............. [email protected] Gail Jilka, Secretary .............................................................. 858-755-2545 x *100 ............. [email protected] Jannet Diaz, Director of Religious Education, Spanish ....... 858-755-2545 x *102 ............. [email protected] Pamela Smith, Director of Religious Education, English .... 858-755-2545 x *106 ............. [email protected] Pauline Wright, Director of Music ....................................... 858-755-2545 x *300 ............. [email protected] Stephen Williams, Assistant Youth Minister ....................... 858-755-2545 X *115 ............... [email protected] Timothy O’Shea, Saints Thrift Store Manager .................... 858-755-0654 ........................ [email protected]

St. James—St. Leo Catholic Community is under the pastoral care of the Eudist Fathers, or Congregation of Jesus and Mary. We owe our name to Saint John Eudes who founded the Congregation in France in 1643. Evangelization, mainly with the poor and the youth, is our primary purpose, as

well as formation to ministry in the training of diocesan priests and lay ministers. Our motto is “To Serve Christ and His Church.” For more information visit: http://www.eudistsusa.org

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