PARISH OFFICE/OFICINA PARROQUIAL Pastor Rev. Kenneth J. Brown 489-2680 (#11) Parochial Vicar / Vicario (habla español) Rev. Fredy Calvario 489-2680 (# 32) Business Manager / Facility Reservations (habla español) Cristina Curzi 489-2680 (#16) Office Manager / Bulletin Cherie Kritz 489-2680 (#12) Receptionist /Baptism registration (habla español) Corie Taylor 489-2680 (#10) Hispanic Ministry Coordinator/Boletín (habla español) Andrea Torrejón 489-2680 (#14) Senior Adult Ministry Pat Osuch & Dee Mass 489-2680 Music / Wedding / Liturgy Coordinator Kathy Sugishita 489-2680 (#18) Outreach (habla español) Katie Hilton, Anita James, Margot Ochoa 489-2680 (#31) Director of Religious Education / Children’s C.C.D. Stacy Huck 481-2990 Adult Religious Education (R.C.I.A.) / Adult Confirmation Jerri Fife / Director 489-2680 (#30) Youth & Young Adult Ministry 489-2680 (#28) Sarah Provence Confirmation Coordinator 489-2680 (#28) Sandy Mershon Junior High Ministry Denise Barcus 489-2680 (#37) Individual & Family Counseling / Marriage Preparation Terri Bledsoe, L.C.S.W. 489-2680 (#15) St. Patrick’s School (Preschool - 8) Maureen Halderman, (Principal) 489-1210 St. Patrick’s Shamrock Thrift Shop Alanna Owen (Manager) 481-0612

MISSION STATEMENT

As a Christ—centered family, rich in tradition and

cultures, we are called to live God’s Word by welcoming,

loving and serving all people as we joyfully witness,

worship and grow in our Catholic Faith.

DECLARACIÓN DE NUESTRA MISIÓN

Como una familia centrada en Cristo, rica en tradición y

culturas, estamos llamados a vivir la palabra de Dios

acogiendo, amando y sirviendo a toda la gente

al tiempo que celebramos con alegría damos testimonio y

crecemos en nuestra fe católica.

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Mail Delivery to P.O. Box 860, Arroyo Grande, CA 93421 We are located at 501 Fair Oaks Avenue, Arroyo Grande, Ca

(805) 489-2680 Fax (805) 489-1316 WWW.STPATSAG.ORG Monday-Friday/lunes a viernes 9:00 am-Noon/Medio-día ~ 1:00 pm-5:00 pm

WEEKEND & WEEKDAY ENGLISH

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 7:30 am

9:00 am

10:30 am

6:00 pm

DAILY MASS

Monday 7:00 am

Tuesday 5:30 pm

Wednesday 7:00 am

Thursday 7:00 am

Friday 7:00 am

MISAS DE FIN DE SEMANA Y

SEMANALES

Sábado 7:00 pm

Domingo 12:15 pm

MISA EN LA CAPILLA DE SAN PATRICIO

Martes 7:30 am

Miércoles 8:00 am

Jueves 6:30 pm

Viernes 6:30 pm

ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE MISAS

Marriage/Bodas & Quinceañeras - Call for appoint-

ment with the pastor 6 months prior to ceremony. Hablar

con el padre minimo seis meses antes de la ceremonia.

COMPLETE

DECEMBER 2010

MASS SCHEDULE INSIDE BULLETIN

12/27

MONDAY LUNES

7:00 AM

† LARRY GALLAGHER BY VIVIANE GALLAGHER

12/28 TUESDAY MARTES

7:30 AM (SP) 5:30 PM

ALL THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH † WARREN ALEXANDER SR. BY FLORALEE & BOB † SIMON RILOQUIO BY GLORIA RILOQUIO

12/29 WEDNESDAY MIÉRCOLES

7:00 AM 8:00 AM (SP)

† ERNIE KINSELLA BY MIKE & CHRIS HARNISH

12/30 THURSDAY JUEVES

7:00 AM 6:30 PM (SP)

SP. INT. STAN AND MARTA STOCERZ

12/31 FRIDAY VIERNES

7:00 AM † NANCY HEALY BY BILL & PAT PRENDERGAST † COLLEEN MC LEAN BY THE FAMILY

1/01

SATURDAY SABADO

9:00 AM BILINGUAL NO EVENING MASSES

RECONCILIATION IN ENGLISH: SATURDAY AT 3:30 P.M. OR BY APPOINTMENT CONFESIONES EN ESPAÑOL: SÁBADO A LAS 5:30 P.M. EN LA CAPILLA O POR CITA

1/02

SUNDAY DOMINGO

7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:15 PM 6:00PM

SP.INT. VAL & IRENE DELANEY † PATRICIA HOELLE BY HER FAMILY † CEFERINO & JOSHUA CACHO BY WIFE & FAMILY SP. INT. JEFF PRITCHARD & ROGER GAMBLE

BY JOHN & CATHERINE FERDOLAGE

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph ~ December 26, 2010

La Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José ~ 26 de diciembre de 2010

Over all [other virtues] put on love,

that is, the bond of perfection.

— Colossians 3:14

Y sobre todas estas virtudes, tengan

amor, que es el vínculo de la perfecta

unión.

— Colosenses 3:14

We extend a warm welcome to our visitors. Please join us again soon. God’s blessings and peace!

REPORTE DE LA COLECTA DEL DOMINGO

December 19, 2010 $12,959.42 Needed to meet weekly budget: El presupuesto de cada semana es de:

$14,876.00

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura — Los que honran a sus padres recibirán

bendiciones y pagarán sus pecados

(Sirácide 3:2-6, 12-14).

Salmo — Dichoso el que teme al Señor, y sigue sus caminos

(Salmo 128 [127]).

Segunda lectura — Vivan una vida de amor sincero, sean

agradecidos, hagan todo en el nombre del Señor Jesús; vivan

en armonía (Colosenses 3:12-21).

Evangelio — Después que partieron los magos, José tomó a

María y al niño de noche y se fueron a Egipto para escapar la

persecución de Herodes. Regresaron después y se quedaron

en Nazaret

(Mateo 2:13-15, 19-23).

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — You will be given this sign: the virgin

shall conceive and bear a son, and shall name him Em-

manuel (Isaiah 7:10-14).

Psalm — Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory

(Psalm 24).

Second Reading — God has called us to belong to Jesus

Christ (Romans 1:1-7).

Gospel — The son born of Mary shall be called Jesus, for

he will save his people from their sins. He shall be Em-

manuel, ―God is with us‖ (Matthew 1:18-24).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 7:10-14; Lk 1:26-38

Tuesday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zeph 3:14-18a; Lk 1:39-45

Wednesday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56

Thursday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lk 1:57-66

Friday/Saturday: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

Midnight: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96; Ti 2:11-14;

Lk 2:1-14

Sunday: Sir 3:2-7, 12-14; Ps 128; Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17;

Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 “Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and

let perpetual light shine upon them; and

may the souls of all the faithful departed

rest in peace. Amen”

+Pray for the following who have asked for our prayers:

+Orar por la sanación y bienestar de los

enfermos y aquellos que necesiten nuestras oraciones:

Jeff Pritchard Roger Gamble Matthew Loyola Voge Salustia Sandoval Rose Lindgren Bill Strausborg Dan Jordana Debbie Stowe Marianna Abba Courtney Aloi John Rober Vincent Murray Josephine Klivans Maria Luisa Ramey Sidia Rodriguez Marcine Shirley Matthew Loyola Voge Shana Herrera Earl Van Blaricom Dolores Lenhard

Joe Lorence Melissa Valdez Celeste Potter Doris Mc Kenna Sally Johnson Robert Garritano Glenn Bennett Emma Coehlo Ivan Betita Jodi Hamp Fisher Kay Blevins Muniza Edie Breitenbach Josie Spinelli Kerry Eddy Douglas Brewer Michelle Beth Lawrence Rory Robert Lawrence Mark Moreno Debbie Rode Allyssa Valdez

+Pray for the souls of the recently departed and their families and friends who are grieving: +Orar por las almas que fallecieron recientemente y sus familias y amigos que están sufriendo: † Anna Laing † Janet Wright † Robert Valenzuela † Ruben L. Relis † Jim Sullivan † Alfred Berard † Ralph DeMartinis

† Ken Berryhill † Billie Phillips † John Murray † Stephanie Rodriguez † Colleen Mc Lean † Eleanor Cooper † Betty Varney Martin

You may call the parish office at 489.2680 to place a person’s name on a list to be read at all Masses.

Usted puede llamar a la oficina parroquial al

489-2680 (ext. #14) para dar el nombre de la persona que necesite oración.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:1a, 2-8

Martes: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Mt 2:13-18

Miércoles: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Lc 2:22-35

Jueves: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Lc 2:36-40

Viernes: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18

Sábado: Nm 6:22-27; Sal 67 (66); Ga 4:4-7;

Lc 2:16-21

Domingo: Is 60:1-6; Sal 72 (71); Ef 3:2-3a, 5-6;

Mt 2:1-12

This week we would appreciate help with the

following items:

Canned Beans

Canned Veggies

Bars of Soap

“Brown” Grocery Bags

SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES

are now forming

Are you yearning for a place to talk about your faith?

Share your Christian journey? Get to know your fellow

parishioners on a new level? Explore how the Sunday

readings are alive in our lives today?

The Small faith sharing groups will start the 2nd week

of January and meet weekly for 6 weeks. (Morning &

evening times are available). To sign up please call

Barbara Main or Jerry Arseneau.

Dear Parishioners,

Blessings and Best Wishes from the Parish Staff

and the Finance Council.

Let’s take this time to thank the Lord, for all we

have comes from Him. The people of St. Patrick’s

Church want to thank you for your continuous

generosity, even in these difficult financial times,

and remind you that there is still time to make a

contribution if you need to show additional

donations for the 2010 fiscal year.

Please call Cristina if you have any questions,

489-2680 ext. 16.

WHEELCHAIR NEEDED St. Patrick’s is in need of a wheelchair to use in case of emergencies. If you have one that is

no longer in use, we would greatly appreciate your donation. Please call the office if you can help. 489-2680 Thank you.

Flowers donated by

Carmelita Arenas In memory of

Leonora Zimmerman Anniversary of Her Death

And

The Mc Lean Family In Memory of

Colleen McLean

And Bill & Lynnette Borgman

for

Christmas

The Heifer International Fundraiser is just about wrapped up. The Jr. High Youth Group’s Collections for 2010 will continue through the end of December. It’s not too late to drop off a check at the office for this worthy cause. After New Years we will be sending in our combined collection.

We thank you for your generous donations!

God Bless St. Patrick’s Church and the many, many

volunteers and ministries who contribute their time with love. Because of YOU our parish family is

spiritual, lively and thriving.

A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!

May Your Christmas Be Blessed with Joy

and Happiness.

SALVACIÓN EN LA VIDA DIARIA Este domingo es la fiesta de la Sagrada Familia

que cae en el primer domingo después del Día de Navi-

dad. La fiesta de hoy celebra cómo la humanidad de

Jesús (incluso toda su familia) ha dado significado

salvífico a los quehaceres diarios de nuestra propia vida

familiar.

Las lecturas ofrecen instrucción y aliento sobre

cómo compartir –dentro de nuestras familias, en la fa-

milia de la parroquia y en la más amplia familia huma-

na– el amor que Dios comparte con nosotros en Jesús.

Selecciones de Eclesiástico, del salmo 128 (127), y co-

losenses nos alientan a ser reflejo del amor divino y así

encontrar la santidad en todas nuestras relaciones

humanas. La lectura del Evangelio según Mateo ofrece

un ejemplo vivo de amor en las medidas que José tomó

para proteger a su joven familia del peligro y para que

creciera dentro de la gran familia de fe de su época. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

FIESTA DE LA FE

Los rituales

Los rituales son acciones que separamos de lo

ordinario para significar con ellas algo extraordinario,

algo que va más allá de nuestras propias emociones y

palabras. De hecho, los rituales no se explican, se ex-

perimentan y en esa experiencia se agotan las explica-

ciones porque no son necesarias. En lugar de definir-

los, invitamos a las personas a que experimenten, no

tanto lo que hemos experimentado nosotros, sino lo

que el ritual ha hecho en nosotros. Los rituales son

acciones sagradas que llevan en sí mismas todo lo que

las palabras no son capaces de transmitir. De hecho, la

experiencia del ritual nada tiene que ver con palabras,

sino con acciones concretas de participación mediante

nuestros sentidos y nuestra disposición interior. Con

esto no es posible afirmar que el ritual es algo mágico,

sino más bien un espacio de la vida en el cual la gracia

de Dios se hace presente, evidente y transparente;

nosotros nos disponemos a que esa gracia transforme

nuestra vida por completo, incluyendo nuestras emo-

ciones. La Eucaristía es un ―ritual de rituales‖. Ahí

hay palabras y acciones, la palabra misma es sagrada y

las acciones van más allá de nuestras palabras. Este

ritual nos sumerge en el tiempo de Dios de una

manera sensible.

—Miguel Arias, © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

Esta semana les agradeceremos que nos ayude con lo siguiente:

Carne enlatada, verduras enlatadas, barras de jabon y

bolsas de papel.

Gracias por ayudar a proveer a las familias necesitadas de nuestra comunidad.

Dia de Año Nuevo

Misa en la Iglesia de San Patricio a las 9:00am.

No habrá misa de Víspera de Año Nuevo

AVISO IMPORTANTE

El sábado 1 de Enero Se cancela la misa de 5pm

y 7pm(solo estos días)

EDUCADOS EN

CASA

La mente de

Cristo se aprende en

la familia. La fuerza

de la personalidad

se puede adquirir en

el trabajo, pero la

belleza de la perso-

nalidad se aprende

en la familia. —Henry Drummond

WHAT IS THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS - R. C. I. A.

This is a Faith journey for adults;

non-baptized, baptized in other faiths, and baptized Catholics

who have not received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion.

If you fit one of these categories, the team invites you to join us as we discuss Church

Doctrine, Beliefs and Practices. This is a time for questions and answers.

If you are interested, please contact

Jerri Fife for time and place.

Come, Holy Spirit,

Enkindle in us the fire of Your love!

ADULT CONFIRMATION

If you are a baptized Catholic 18 years or older

If you have received First Eucharist

If you participate in the Sunday Liturgy

and sacraments

If you have the desire to receive the

Sacrament of Confirmation,

please contact Jerri Fife for more information

SENIOR ACTIVE MAVERICKS

December 29th / No Meeting Regular meetings are on Wednesdays at 10AM in room #3

Come join us...Everyone welcome!

Marriage Workshop

Start off the New Year with a Marriage Workshop guaranteed to re-kindle

those loving feelings!!

*Learn new ways to listen and speak with love and compassion.

*Re-new the intimacy in your relationship.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

9:00 AM to 5 :00 PM

$40.00 per couple

includes lunch & materials

Equity Reach building 107 Nelson

In the Village of Arroyo Grande

To register call Terri Bledsoe @ 489-2680 ext. 15 or e-mail Terri@stpatsag.org

Space is limited so register early

Kevin and Lisa Delaney opened the doors of Old Village Grill nearly 17 years ago. Kevin always wanted to open his own restaurant so after they were married in 1994 the two went to work to create the ideal restaurant that Kevin had dreamed about. The Grill was quickly known for the "best burger in town" and brought in locals and tourists alike. "We still have the same regulars that supported the restaurant on our opening day. We are extremely blessed at the success of our business and owe it to all our dedicated customers and staff. “God is Good," said Kevin. Lisa, Kevin, and their two boys are parishioners here at St. Patrick's Church. The Delaney family is honored to be a part of the St. Patrick's community. Lisa is a Lector and their eldest son has been an Altar Server. Both of the boys attended St. Patrick School.

Old Village Grill is open daily at 11:00 a.m., ready to serve up freshly prepared burgers, sandwiches, salads, fries, shakes and more.

Please visit them at 101 E Branch Street in the Village of Arroyo Grande. To go orders are welcomed 489-4915.

THIS WEEK’S FEATURED ADVERTISER IS THE “ OLD VILLAGE GRILL”

All ministries at St. Patrick’s depend on the bulletin for getting the word out to parishioners for their events. Please take a moment to reflect on how much we appreciate these advertisers and

their commitment to supporting our parish bulletin year after year.

PARISH REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE SUBMIT THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE PARISH OFFICE, AND WE WILL ENTER YOUR FAMILY ON OUR PARISH REGISTER./FORM PARA INSCRIBIRSE EN LA PARROQUIA. HAGA SU SOLICITUD COMPLETA Y ENTREGUELA A LA OFICINA PARROQUIAL Y NOSOTROS PONDREMOS LA INFORMACION EN LOS ARCHIVOS PARROQUIALES

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I would like to volunteer for/Me gustaría ser voluntario(a) en:____________________________________________________ I would like information on/Me gustaría tener información de:____________________________________________________

† Dec. 25th – CHRISTMAS DAY All Masses in the Church

7:30am and 10:30am - English

12:15pm - Spanish

(No 5pm or 7pm Mass Christmas Day)

NEW YEARS / FEAST DAYS

Sun. Dec 26th, 2010 — (No 6pm Mass)

HOLY FAMILY - JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH Regular Sunday Morning Mass Schedule

Sat. Jan. 1st, 2011 — (No 5pm Mass)

MARY MOTHER OF GOD 9:00 am Bilingual Mass (Only Mass this day. )

Sun. Jan. 2nd, 2011 —Regular Sunday Schedule

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD EUCHARISTIC ADORATION There will be no Eucharistic Adoration on

Friday, December. 31st. (New Years Eve)

Wishing God’s Blessings to All

14th Annual Central California

Marian Eucharistic Conference ~ January 14, 15, & 16, 2011

Mid-State Fairgrounds -24th & Riverside Ave.-Paso Robles

For a Conference brochure, registration or registration, please

Contact (805) 466-2441 or www.ccmec.org.

The 7th Annual Walk for Life

West Coast January 22, 2011

Time to make plans!

Join thousands of women, men and

children of goodwill on January 22nd in San Francisco as

we proclaim to the world that Abortion Hurts Women and

Women Deserve Better than Abortion! Will you stand

with us as we walk this journey together?

To organize groups or for further info

email: info@ WalkforLifeWC.com

CENTRAL COAST CATHOLIC NETWORK

―Where Singles Meet Through Church‖ Please join

us for a New Year’s Eve dinner & dance at the

South County Regional Center in Arroyo Grande. A

60’s rock’ roll band, Unfinished Business, will be

playing all night long and there will be a catered

dinner. The cost is $75.00 For ticket locations go

to : www.unfinishedbusiness@charter.net or contact

Adele at ccn80@yahoo.com

A SPECIAL THANKS to all the “Altar

Elves” who wash and iron purificators

weekly.

We couldn’t get along without YOU.

Bernie Flood Martha Ortega

Mona Gracia Ruby Moreno

Rosemary Smith Yolanda Allen

Linda Perez Carmen Soto

Judy McCooey Suzie Miner

Sandra True Pearl Gerich Margot Ochoa

Martha Murphy Lupe Cuellar

Catherine Bianchini Elisha Trevino-Ponce

Life

Please come & visit us at the Religious Counter

in the Church Vestibule.

We have some wonderful new gift items.

The Church Office will be closed

Friday, December 24th

Monday, December 27th

Monday, January 3, 2011

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