“Each ONE, Take TWO”

St. Lorenzo Ruiz

Catholic Parish Community

“Where Earth meets Heaven”

Our theme for December:

“In the beginning was the Word: and the Word was

with God, and the Word was God...the Word

became flesh, and lived among us” —John 1:1-14

We pray & worship.

We are a Priestly community.

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Multicultural Community Mass 12:30 celebrated last Sun. Dec 9th.

Photos show our parishioners, volunteers and devotees including those who are Cancer survivors who dressed the altar.

Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2018 The King of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst, you have no further misfortune to fear. -- Zephaniah 3:15b

Things to remember this Advent:

Be nourished by the Word...Read the Word of God daily

Each ONE, Take

TWO!....Each of us should bring at least 2 people to church

Be the Eucharist...When we

come to church, smile! Be hospitable and welcome home everyone you meet.

— Fr. Tony

Fr. Tony enjoys a simple fellow-ship after presid-ing at the Com-munity Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe. Our active volunteer parishioners were treated to food & music after celebrating Mass in church. (see more pic-tures next week)

We LEARN AND EDUCATE.

WE ARE A PROPHETIC PEOPLE

Advent Reflection—Missionary Discipleship 101

Our Confirmation students, their sponsors with SLR volunteers got the chance to listen to Fr. Parker Sandoval (Adult Faith Formation Coordinator, Office of Rel Ed, Archdiocese of Los An-geles) last Saturday morning—Dec 8th. There was light breakfast in the Hall and the 12:00nn Mass in church after the reflection. (more photos on Youth page) Special thanks to Fr. Parker, Fr. Tony, Fr. Elmer, participants and the volunteer organizers for this gathering.

We serve & we share.

We are a Kingly people.

DIACONATE CORNER Brian Miller

The Ministry of the Instituted Acolyte The acolyte is instated for service at the altar to assist the Priest and Deacon. It is his place principally to prepare the altar and the sacred vessels and, if necessary, to distribute the Eucharist to the faithful as an extraordinary minister. In the ministry of the altar, the acolyte has his own proper functions, which he must carry out in person. Brian & Ann Marie Miller in photos with Bishop Dave O’Connell and fellow candi-dates in the Diaconate Program last weekend—Dec 7-9

Devotees’ Consecration to the Immaculate Conception of our Blessed Virgin Mary last Saturday at the 8:00am and 12:00nn masses. Special thanks to Luis & Judith Vargas for coordinating this celebration. (more photos next week)

Our Goal: $1,155,000 Amount Raised: $937,975 (81%)

“Lives will be changed, and through our faith and action, we can each answer a call for renewal…”

Call the Parish Office for more details 909-595-9545

To all our parishioners and friends who have made their pledges to this campaign… thank you! All are invited to participate—Called to Renew Ambassadors will be at the tables after selected weekend masses.

Gift Shop & Bookstore

Yes! There is a commercial side to the Christmas season. But as Catholics our main focus should always be the Celebration of our Lord & Savior. So how do you balance the commerce with your Faith and support your parish all at the same time? You shop at the St. Lorenzo Gift Shop of course! We are the answer to the annual question—-What do you get for someone who already has everything. So give us a try this year and Merry Christmas to you and yours from all the Store volunteers! Store Hours Vary: Sun open from 9:00am-12:00nn; Mon-Sat please call the Office 909-595-9545

Religious give thanks. “This money is pure gift,” writes a religious sister of the support made possible by the Retirement Fund for Religious. “It enables us to continue providing care for our elderly sisters.” Your gift to last week’s collection helps hundreds of religious communities meet pressing retirement needs while continuing to serve the People of God. Thank you for your generosity!

$ 2,769 Collected Dec 9 weekend

ROSARY MAKERS Needed!

Learn to make a rosary

Free Rosary Making Classes

St. Lorenzo Rosary Makers

Make rosaries for: • The Military • Hospitals • Missions • First Communion, Confirmation &

more For information call: Donna Bauman

(909) 594-5335

Please continue praying and caring for our sick family members, friends,

neighbors and parishioners.

Please contact Marilyn Estona at the parish office or email mestona@hotmail.com if you know of

any parishioner who is sick, hospitalized, or homebound so that we may include them in our

prayers. We continue to pray for the sick brothers and sisters in this list. Please let us

know the health status of the person/s you have requested prayers for.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

Bethesda Ministry

Mass Offering White Envelopes Notice To request Mass offerings, please fill out the white enve-lope located in the vestibule and DROP IT OFF at the

Parish Office two (2) weeks prior to the requested date. This will ensure that your

Mass offerings will appear in the bulletin on a timely basis.

Thank you.

Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let

perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all

the faithful departed, through the

mercy of God, rest in peace.

Bereavement Ministers Needed Come join a ministry who serves the most vulnerable. Please contact: St. Lorenzo Parish Office

909-595-9545

“The death of a family member or friend confronts us with one of life’s most difficult and painful challenges.”

Mass Intentions for the Week of Dec 15-22

Date Mass Rest In Peace Intentions

Sat 5:00pm Senen F. Merritt Christopher Cruz (HB)

15-Dec Betty Vasquez Berrios

Edith Bermejo

Loretta Hoenig

Sun 7:30am Jovita J. Quintos Angeli Daza (HB)

16-Dec Edith Bermejo Dolly Hernandez (HB)

Loretta Hoenig

9:00am Senen F. Merritt Emilia Zita

Rogelio Anstria Sison Sr.

Edith Bermejo

Loretta Hoenig

10:30am Democrita Sengco Manny & Lutching Cartagena (46 Anniv)

(PG)

Francisco Nacino Lana Joyce (HB)

Conrado Zari

Edith Bermejo

12:00pm Duane Gloe Wally Samonte & Enrique Samonte

Raymonde Shebbein

Marie Kaishar

Gabriel Kaishar

1:30pm Miguel Coria

Jose Ignasio & Lorenzo Herrera

Lorenzo & Cristina Herrera

Edith Bermejo

6:30pm Edith Bermejo Raquel & Salud Samonte

Mon 7:00am Samson Chiong Yu Ruth & Chauncey Snyder (Wedd Anniv)

17-Dec Jovita J Quintos

Senen F. Merritt

Edith Bermejo

7:00pm Monico & Rogelio Requilman Bob & Vangie Sia (24th Wed Anniv)

Edith Bermejo Gloria Gadbois

Loretta Hoenig

Tue 7:00am Eufemia Ortaliza Carmen Navarro (HB 75th)

18-Dec Restitato Yago Erica Kelly (HB)

Jovita J Quintos

Edith Bermejo

7:00pm Eufemia Ortaliza The Huerta Family

Erlinda Navarro

Edith Bermejo

Loretta Hoenig

Wed 7:00am Paula C. Tinapay

19-Dec Jovita J Quintos

Edith Bermejo

Loretta Hoenig

Eugene Campos Jr.

7:00pm Communal Penance SVC

Thurs 7:00am Juliana Dizon Victoria Andrea Meza (HB)

20-Dec Sea-Noi

Jovita J Quintos

Senen Merritt

Edith Bermejo

7:00pm Santos Recio Victoria Andrea Meza

Edith Bermejo

Loretta Hoenig

Fri 7:00am Marie Schell De La Roca Christine Taon (HB)

21-Dec Teresita Tabique

Tomas & Corazon Evangelista

Jovita J. Quintos

Edith Bermejo

7:00pm Lorenzo Milo Sr.

Christine Taon

Edith Bermejo

Loretta Hoenig

Sat 8:00am Dativo Santos Franklin Basilio

22-Dec Edgardo Cabrera Xavier Magallanez (HB)

Jovita J Quintos

Edith Bermejo

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As a welcoming community, we celebrate our life, conscious of our multi-ethnic traditions, vowing unity with Christ in our multi-cultural differences. We usher in our lives (being evangelized) and proclaim (as evangelizers) the reign of God as

Priests, Prophets and Kings, and in so doing, we celebrate our discipleship in Christ Jesus. We extol “being Church” through the formation of Small Faith Communities as a way of life in being priests, prophets and kings; thus, we become economical-

ly stable and self-reliant as we give special attention and solicitude to our youth and the needy.

“They were faithful to the teaching of the apostles, the common life of sharing,

the breaking of bread and the prayers.” (Acts 2:42)

ST LORENZO RUIZ

747 N. Meadow Pass Road,

Walnut, CA 91789

Phone: (909) 595-9545

Fax: (909) 594-3940

www.saintlorenzo.org

Rev. Tony P. Astudillo

Pastor

Rev. Elmer S. Empinado

Associate Pastor

OFFICE HOURS

M - F 8:00am to 7:00pm

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Masses

8:00am

5:00pm (vigil)

Sunday Masses

7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am,

12:00pm, 1:30pm (Esp), 6:30pm

Weekday Masses

7:00am and 7:00pm

Holy Days of Obligation

7:00pm

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Weekdays

15 min before daily mass

Friday

7:30pm to 8:30pm Saturday

3:30pm to 4:30pm

Want to help our Church grow with the Word of God? Be a Word Among Us sponsor! Please visit or contact the Parish Office (909) 595-9545.

“When we give freely to God, we

receive freely from God.”

Baptism Registration is required. Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements. Instruction classes: every 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. Group Baptisms every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00 am. Bautismos en Español: Cada cuarto Domingo del mes a las 3:00pm. Para mas información por favor llame a la oficina parroquial o hable con Gaby Coria, Coordinadora del Ministerio Hispano en la ext. 116. Anointing/Visitation of the Sick Contact the Parish Office 909-595-9545 Unción a enfermos– Por favor llame a la oficina parroquial. Matrimony Couples wishing to celebrate their wedding must contact a priest at least 6 months in advance prior to setting a date. This time is necessary to fulfill the prerequisites for receiving the sacrament. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Preparation for Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation. For information, call the Parish Office and leave a message for Bob Kondrath. Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC) For more information call the Parish Office and leave a message for Gail Akins.

SACRAMENTS

Join us in a special celebration honoring the

SANTO NIÑO (HOLY INFANT JESUS)

on

Saturday, January 5, 2019

at

St. Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Parish Community 747 Meadowpass Rd.

Walnut, CA 91789

4:15 p.m. – Devotion Prayers 5:00 p.m. - Eucharistic Celebration

(Reception and festivities to follow at the Vellucci Hall)

“THE MORE YOU HONOR ME, THE MORE I WILL BLESS YOU”

we give special attention and

solicitude to our youth

Fr. Elmer and our active Youth leaders outside the Vellucci Hall after the Advent Reflection last Sat-urday morning, Dec 8th. Our guest speaker, Fr. Parker Sandoval em-phasized how important the prayer Our Father is… “kingdom of God is different from the kingdom of the world” ...we come to serve and not to be served “forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive others (our brothers & sis-ters) who trespass against us” It is Jesus who is in the center of our lives. We are all invited to “Drop your nets, and follow me—-Jesus”

KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS…. In line with the Knights of Columbus’ FAITH IN ACTION program, Religious Christmas Cards will be on sale today (Sunday) Dec 16th. Proceeds will support our Altar Servers and Children’s Choir Programs. Please

visit the Pavilion on Sunday, Dec 16 from 8:00am until 1:30pm. Some Christmas cards may be available at the Front Office or Gift Shop on Monday, Dec 17th. Please call the Office for details 909-595-9545.

We pray & worship.

We are a Priestly community.

Thank you to our December Liturgical Sponsors

Week Ending Dec 9

Plate $4,943 Envelopes $7,093 Faith Direct (Online) $2,914

TOTAL $ 14,950

THANK YOU

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENDLESS GENEROSITY!

Thank you for being a part of our St. Lorenzo Ruiz family! As you prepare for Christmas and the start of a busy winter, consider enrolling in eGiving through Faith Direct so that your gift can reach us even when you cannot. Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: CA839 Thank you for your continued sup-port of our parish family! God Bless You,

St. Lorenzo Family 88,751.

We need your care, love and HELP!

As of Dec 11, 2018 St. Lorenzo has contributed $88,343 which is about

99.5% of our goal of $88,751.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!!

Sponsors of Light Jimmy & Norma Jean Peguero

In memory of Elena N. Perez & Ofelia S. Peguero

Sponsors of the Altar Bread

Aggabao Family In memory of Antonio Aggabao

Sponsors of Eucharistic Wine Zeny M. Sibal

In memory of Leoncio S. Sibal & in thanksgiving for Sibal & Ilagan family

Sponsors of Environment

Melba M. Bustos In loving memory of Benito & Trinidad Masaganda,

Lorenzo Navarro & Jess Guevarra & in thanksgiving for Cancer remission of Melba Bustos

Sponsors of the Word

Maribel V. Paz For all souls & in thanksgiving for good health and peace

DECEMBER SCHEDULE

Wednesday—Dec 19 7:30pm Penance Service (no evening mass)

Sat-Dec 22 Mass 5:00pm Simbang Gabi Theme A Pathway to

Encountering Christ in Harmony

Sun– Dec 23 Mass 6:30pm Simbang Gabi Theme A Pathway to

Encountering Christ in Harmony

Monday– Dec 24 CHRISTMAS EVE

• 8:00am Mass

• 5:00pm Children’s Liturgy

• 12:00am Midnight Mass

Tuesday—Dec 25 CHRISTMAS DAYRegular Mass Schedule:

7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm (Spanish), 6:30pm

Monday Dec 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE

7:00am Mass 7:00pm Mass (Solemnity of Holy Mother) Vigil

Contact information: Gayle Pacheco Children’s Choir Director Cell: 626-484-6146 Email: gaylepacheco@gmail.com Karen Alorro Catechist Text: 909-241-7551 Email: karenaa01@hotmail.com

CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS LIVING GOSPEL MASS As has been our tradition in the past, the chil-dren of our Parish will present the Living Gos-pel – the story of Mary and Joseph as they make their way to the stable in Bethlehem where our Savior Jesus Christ was born. We invite the children and parents of the St. Lo-renzo Catholic Community to participate in this special mass celebration.

FINALIZED PRACTICE DATES

Choir & Living Gospel Players Choir & Living Gospel Players Choir & Living Gospel Players Mandatory Dress Rehearsal

All rehearsals in Church

3:30pm - 6:00pm

Thurs Dec 13 Tues Dec 18 Wed Dec 19 Fri Dec 21

* On December 24th, all participants need to be ON TIME at church by 4pm.

5:00pm Christmas Eve Vigil Mass December 24, 2018 - Procession starts 4:15pm