St. Edward Catholic Church

5788 Thornton Ave. Newark, CA 94560

(510) 797-0241

Missionaries of the Precious Blood

Faith Formation (510-797-5588) 1st - 6th grade: faithformation@stedwardcatholic.church Jr. High and High School: youthminisry@stedwardcatholic.church Office Hours: M -Th 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Friday Clare Beltran, Director Faith Formation Ana Maria Katsanes, Secretary Ken Naranja, Confirmation & Youth Ministry Coordinator

Parish School (510-793-7242) Sister Carolyn Marie Monahan, Principal Kathy McCall, School Secretary

Funerals The priest would like to meet with the family prior to the funeral service. El sacerdote le gustaría reunirse con la familia antes del servicio fúnebre.

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Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24, 2017

St. Vincent de Paul Helpline - 510-494-9319

Holy Baptism Sagrado Bautismo

Must be registered in St. Edward Parish three months prior to baptism. Deben estar registrados en la parroquia tres meses antes del bautismo.

Holy Matrimony Sagrado Matrimonio

The Diocese requires six months preparation prior to marriage. Please contact a priest to schedule an appointment. La Diócesis pide que se prepare con seis meses de anticipación. Por favor, haga cita con un sacerdote.

Sacrament of the Sick Unción de los Enfermos

Call before any major surgery or when seriously ill. Please call while the person is conscious and can participate in the Sacra-ments. Llame antes de alguna cirugía mayor o en caso de que una persona esté muy enferma y pueda recibir los Sacramentos mientras este consiente.

Rectory Office Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Pastor email: jayacpps@stedwardcatholic.church Parish email: parishoffice@stedwardcatholic.church Web: http://www.stedwardcatholic.com/

Confessions Times Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. First Friday at 4:30 p.m. Or call to make an appointment at 510-797-0241.

Clergy Rev. Jayababu Nuthulapati, C.PP.S, Pastor Rev. James Franck, C.PP.S. Parochial Vicar Rev. Frankline Rayappa, C.PP.S. Parochial Vicar

Parish Staff (510-797-0241)

Irma Ramirez, Parish Secretary Belinda Reyes Sullivan, Office Assistant Sebastian Belo, Business Manager Katherine LaRose, Music Director Cruz Calvillo, Facilities Manager

Christmas Mass Schedule

(Saturday vigil and Sunday morning Masses are for the 4th Sunday of Advent. Christmas Mass

obligation starts on Sunday afternoon.) Sunday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve (Christmas Carols will be sung 15 minutes before each Mass.) 4:30 p.m. Vigil of Christmas Mass 6:30 p.m. Vigil of Christmas Mass 8:00 p.m. Spanish, Misa de Noche Buena 10:00 p.m. English, Mass at Night 12:00 a.m. Mass of Christmas at Midnight Monday, Dec. 25 - Christmas Day 8:00 a.m. Christmas Mass 10:00 a.m. Christmas Mass 11:30 a.m. Christmas Mass 12:45 p.m. Portuguese Mass 6:00 p.m. Christmas Mass Come join us! All are welcome!

Mass Schedule - Dec. 25-31 Monday, December 25, The Nativity of the Lord 8:00 a.m. Ceferina & Pelagio Francisco & All Souls † Lam Hee † Mai See † 10:00 a.m. Librada Perreras † John Gonzalez † Joaquin Limtiaco (Sp. Int.) 11:30 a.m. Jose Aviña † Essie & Catalino Umipig † 12:45 p.m. Parishioners 6:00 p.m. All Souls Hospicio & Zenaida Doldolea Family (Thanksgiving) Tuesday, December 26, St. Stephen 6:45 a.m. Estefa Juardo † 9:00 a.m. Joseph Velasco Contreras † Essie & Catalino Umipig † Baldomero Quenca † Wednesday, December 27, St. John 6:45 a.m. Rizza F. Felix (Birthday) Essie & Catalino Umipig † 9:00 a.m. Michael Smith (Sp.Int.) Maria Asuncion & Victor Gutierrez (67th Wedd.Aniv.) Thursday, December 28, The Holy Innocents 6:45 a.m. Patrick Imperial Dizon (Birthday) 9:00 a.m. Innocentes Gregorio † Essie and Catalino Umipig † 5:30 p.m. Bette June Cox † Jesus Nunez (Sp.Int.) Friday, December 29, Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 6:45 a.m. Fulgencia Yu † Essie and Catalino Umipig † 9:00 a.m. Zavier Kwe (Birthday) Remedios Balais † Saturday, December 30, Sixty Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 9:00 a.m. Translacion Posadas † Joy Sison † 5:00 p.m. Victoriano Abelgas † Antonia Caballes † Essie & Catalino Umipig † 7:00 p.m. Ana Gomez de Menchaca † Jesus Lopez & Luis Peña † Victoria D. Liwag † Sunday, December 31, The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 7:15 a.m Liza Quisisem † Purification Swaminthan- Elizabeth San Luis- Family (Sp.Int.) 8:30 a.m. Parishioners Fely Cristobal † Pablo Telles † 10:00 a.m. Society of St. Monica (Sp.Int.) Gliceria P. Cruz † 11:30 a.m. Anthony Thomas † Essie & Catalino Umipig † 12:45 p.m. Gerardo Castro (Sp.Int.) 6:00 p.m. All Souls - Hildegard Sinner † - Agapito Cabuhat † 8:00 p.m. Jose Chua & Vicente Uy † - Visitation Lim †

Stewardship Sunday, December 17 $ 10,195 E-giving $ 1,203 Diocesan Assessment $ 2,938 Upcoming Second Collections Dec. 24 Diocesan Assessment Dec. 31 St. Vincent de Paul

Readings for the Week Monday: 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] During the 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] Tuesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 Friday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128: 1-5 or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]

Today’s Readings First Reading — I will fix a place for my people. I will plant them so that they may dwell in their place without further disturbance (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). Psalm — For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89). Second Reading — To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever and ever (Romans 16:25-27). Gospel — Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word (Luke 1:26-38).

Congratulations We pray for our newly baptized member of St. Edward Community:

Eloise Joy Kang

Memoriam Please remember in your prayers Francisco Gutierrez who has completed his earthly journey and now lives in the presence of the Risen Lord.

Mass Schedule for New Year’s Day:

January 1st 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m. Portuguese

A Christmas Gift from St. Edward Parish Please take a book “Joy to the World” with you this Weekend. They are available after all the Masses.

Going on Vacation? We are still counting on you! Please remember your Sunday envelope and donation.

Have a safe and blessed Chritsmas!

Friends & Fellowship The next free meal will be this Sunday, January 14, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ABBA Father Prayer Group will prepare the meal. This meal is for anyone in our area who needs a free meal or just some company and fellowship. Thanks to all our parish groups who help us in this good cause, including the committee members.

Friday Night Devotion of Eucharistic Adoration We are inviting everyone to participate in our Friday Night Devotion of Eucharistic Adoration every last Friday of each month. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the Chapel from 6 p.m. until 12 midnight. From 8p.m. to midnight will be silent Adoration. We will have this devotion on December 29th. Please call Barbara Pomeroy at 510-797-4033 to sign-up to pray. Thank you for spending time with the Lord!

Upcoming Events at St. Edward Parish

Hospitality Sunday Please join us on Sunday, January 21st, after the 7:15, 8:30, and 10:00 a.m. Masses. Free coffee and donuts in the parish hall. Meet your fellow parishioners. Thank you to our Hospitality Committee for all their nice work and the Men’s Club who donates the donuts every month.

Family Rosary Program Sunday, December 31, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Edward Church Join your fellow parishioners at a Rosary prayer service hosted by the Knights of Columbus. For information call, Mike V. at 510-912-0442.

Mark Your Calendar Saturday, January 27, 2018

14th Walk-For-Life West Coast Civic Center Plaza,

San Francisco There will be Mass at 9:30 a.m. celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Respect Life Ministry is now accepting bus reservations. Tickets are on sale for $10; youth and children in our community ride free; lunch not included. For more information call Barbara at 510-797-4033.

First Friday First Friday, January 5th: Masses: 6:45 am, 9:00 am, and 7:30 pm. Confessions: 8:30 a.m. & 4:30 pm.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 9:30 am. to 7:30 p.m.

Healing Mass First Friday, January 5th

Rosary and Divine Mercy 6:15 p.m. Praise and Worship Music 6:40 p.m. Benediction 7:15 p.m. Mass 7:30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to join us!

New Year's Eve Dinner Dance December 31, at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall Get your tickets at the parish office.

Credit & Debit Electronic Offerings

E-Giving If you would like to make your Sunday offering by credit or debit card, please come to the parish office and get a blue form, or contact Sebastian, the business manager at 510-797-0241 and he will be happy to assist you in setting up your electronic offering.

RESPECT LIFE QUOTE “An unexpected pregnancy can be a difficult and frightening time, and it’s important that your friend knows you are thinking of her and supporting her. …Your support might be the only support she receives. Even if we never know how, the smallest things we do can change someone’s life.” - USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, “ 10 Ways to Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly Expecting,”

A Pilgrimage to Grand Italy Including: Venice, Padua, Assisi, Loreto, Florence &

more! Under the Spiritual Direction of Fr. Jay

14 days: April 13 - 26, 2018 $3,999 Discount Price-Round Trip San Francisco, (SFO)

Includes all Airport Taxes! Travel arrangements by: Holy Land Travel Center

info@holylandtc.com Phone: (866) 339-3323

Please get a brochure from the parish office.

Attention! The Sisters Clarisas Franciscanas from the Diocese of Cuernavaca, Mexico, will be here next weekend to sell religious and hand made items. Their goal is to raise funds as possible for the construction of their monastery. They are hoping that each of you can purchase one of these items. In buying these items you too are participating in the work of the Church for the glory of God.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Give your children the best gift possible: the abiding love between their parents. Learn how to encourage it by participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend. The next weekends are held at San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville on January 12-14th or May 18-20th. Space is VERY limited! Early registration is highly recommended. For more information contact Ray & Roberta @ 916.806.4601 or Joe & Sue @ 925.680.7767 now or go to oaklandwwme.org

NEW YEAR’S EVE RETREAT Sunday, December 31, 2017, 7:00-10:30pm

Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Chapel 43326 Mission Circle, Fremont, CA 94539

Ring Out the Old, Ring in the New – The Divine Dance with Fr. David Pettingill.

Reflection-Eucharist-Festive Dessert (provided by the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose). Freewill offering RSVP by Dec. 27 at http://bit.ly/NYRetreat2017 or call (510) 933-6360.

Come and See Abba Father Charismatic Prayer Group meets every Friday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel and on the last Friday of the month in the parish hall. Please feel free to drop in and join them. Thank you.

Drivers For Survivors Volunteers Needed

Drivers For Survivors is a non-profit organization that provides free transportation service and supportive companionship for ambulatory cancer patients who live in the Central and South Alameda County areas (Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward, Castro Valley, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Ashland, and Cherryland). We have several general volunteer opportunities available. We are also in great need of volunteer companion-drivers. If you have a good driving record, we would love to train you…let’s talk! Please contact us at 510.896.8056 or volunteer@driversforsurvivors.org Drivers For Survivors is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Public Charitable Organization. Federal ID # 45-4906163

Thank You for your Donations: Arteaga’s Market Mexico Tortilla Factory

Angel’s Flowers Hispanic Parish Groups

Thanks to all of you once again. The celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12 was beautiful. Thanks to Fr. Jay and Fr. Jim and all ministers, Altar Servers and choir for the beautiful Masses. We also would like to thank all the people who helped in different ways and all the people who came to this special celebra-tion. God bless you and all your family.

Attention! The parish office will be closed December 25th to 26th. St. Edward’s Staff would like to wish you a Blessed and Merry Christmas.

Lecturas de la Semana Lunes: 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] Martes: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31 (30):3cd-9; Mt 10:17-22 Miércoles: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Jueves: 1 Jn 1:5 - 2:2; Sal 124 (123):2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Viernes: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 5b-6; Lc 2:22-35 Sábado: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Sal 96 (95):7-10; Lc 2:36-40 Domingo: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lc 1:26-38

Lecturas de Hoy Primera lectura — El Señor promete a David que su casa permanecerá para siempre (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). Salmo — Cantaré eternamente las misericordias del Señor (Salmo 89 [88]). Segunda lectura — Pablo ora para que Dios sea glorifi-cado mediante Jesucristo (Romanos 16:25-27). Evangelio — El ángel Gabriel anuncia a María que ella concebirá al hijo de Dios (Lucas 1:26-38).

Sustento de la Parroquia 17 de Diciembre $10,195 Donación Por Tarjeta de Crédito $ 1,203 Cuota Diocesana $ 2,938

Segunda Colecta Dic. 24 Cuota Diocesana Dic. 25 Navidad (una colecta) Dic. 31 St. Vicente de Paul Gracias por todo su apoyo!

Cuarto Domingo de Adviento 24 de Diciembre, 2017

CENA-BAILE DE AÑO NUEVO 31 de Diciembre, 2017 a las 6:00 p.m.

En el Salón Parroquial De San Eduardo $25 por persona

Incluye: Cena, Bebidas, Bocadillos, Postres, y Baile. Boletos disponibles en la Oficina Parroquial.

Si gustan una mesa de 10 personas se puede reservar al 510-797-0241.

Adoración Nocturna Viernes, 29 de Diciembre

De 6 p.m. a 12 medianoche

Los invitamos a todos los que gusten pasar un momento de oración en la Capillita de San Eduardo. De 6 a 8 p.m. pueden cantar, de 8-12 oración en silencio solamente.

Atención! Las Hermanitas Clarisas Franciscanas de la Diócesis de Cuernavaca, México, van a estar con nosotros el próximo fin de semana para ofrecernos algunos artículos religiosos y trabajos manuales con el fin de obtener fondos para la construcción de su Monasterio, esperando de parte de todos ustedes, compren dichos artículos y así participar en la gran obra de la Iglesia para gloria de Dios.

Felicidades! Felicitamos a nuestro nuevo miembro de nuestra parroquia que fue Bautizado la semana pasada:

Eloise Joy Kang

Memorial Por favor recuerden en sus oraciones a Francisco Gutierrez que paso a mejor vida y ahora vive en la presencia del Señor.

Misas de Navidad (Vamos a tener cantos Navideños 15 minutes antes de cada Misa) Domingo- Noche Buena (Dic. 24) 4:30 p.m. Misa de Vigilia de Navidad 6:30 p.m. Misa de Vigilia de Navidad 8:00 p.m. Misa en Español de Noche Buena 10:00 p.m. Misa en Ingles de Noche Buena 12:00 p.m. Misa de Medianoche Lunes- Misas de Navidad (Dic. 25) 8:00 a.m. Misa de Navidad 10:00 a.m. Misa de Navidad 11:30 a.m. Misa de Navidad 12:45 p.m. Misa Portuguesa 6:00 p.m. Misa de Navidad

Para Su Información! La oficina parroquial va a estar cerrada el 25 y 26 de Diciembre. Los empleados de la Iglesia de San Eduardo les deseamos una Feliz Navidad.

Misas de Año Nuevo 1 de Enero 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m. Portugués

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