2800 East Ramon Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264

Nuestra Misión Parroquial Our Parish Mission Statement:

Rev. John Kavcak, M.S.C.

This parish is staffed by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (M.S.C.)

For more information visit the M.S.C. website: http://www.misacor-usa.org

St. Theresa is a welcoming multicultural, diverse Roman Catholic community; aspiring

to make God the center of our lives, striving to proclaim Jesus’ message of Hope,

Forgiveness, Love and Compassion to all.

Santa Teresa es una Comunidad Católica Romana, con diversidad multicultural. Aspiramos a tener a Dios

como centro de nuestras vidas . Proclamamos el mensaje de Jesús que es ; Esperanza, Reconciliación,

Amor y Compasión al Prójimo.

The Epiphany of the Lord January 3, 2021

All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him. — Psalm 72:11

Parish Office Hours Monday—Friday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

St. Theresa Church: 760-323-2669

Parish Fax: 760-322-8581 Parish Email: sttheresaps@sbdiocese.org

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PASTOR’S COLUMN: January 3, 2021 The Second Sunday of Christmas As I write this (a few weeks ahead of time) the company that prints the bulletin needs the original copy because they will be closing for Christmas and New Year’s Day. I do not know if we are allowed back inside the parish hall/gym to celebrate our liturgy. I am sure this was a Christmas and New Year we never expected and hope we never have to celebrate again. I pray that the parish has not lost anyone to the virus and I pray that you and your families and friends have been safe and protected and you have had no experience of loss! When we get old(er), just think of all the stories we can tell! I learned many years ago to “take things one day at a time”. Unfortunately there are days when several “things” will gang up on me at once! That is when I have to pray all the more! God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” Also, the prayer of Fr. Mychal F. Judge, O.F.M. FDNY Chaplain who died on 911 Lord, take me where You want me to go; Let me meet who You want me to meet; Tell me what You want me to say; And keep me out of Your way. May our faith bring blessings, hope and courage. May the New Year bring joy and relief.

SACRIFICIAL GIVING (Contributions for the week of ): We will report at a later date. Help sustain our church with the security and convenience of Online Giving; whether it is a one time donation or a weekly donation.

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Your contributions and prayers are welcome during this journey!

You may pick up your 2021 Contribution Envelopes in the Parish Office from 8am-12:00pm

Masses for the Week Sunday, January 3 7:00am For the deceased members of our Parish Community 8:30am For our Parish Community 10:00am Bernard Schmitt + Monday, January 4 For our Parish Community Tuesday, January 5 For our Parish Community Wednesday, January 6 For the financial wellbeing of St. Theresa Parish & School Thursday, January 7 For all who are suffering from the Corona Virus Friday, January 8 For all front line workers during this time of crisis. Saturday, January 9 For the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Priest who staff our Palm Springs parishes.

We pray for the sick and for those who care for them:

Oremos por las personas enfermas y por las personas que cuidan de ellos:

Armand Avila, Wilfried Arthen, Dr. Ron, June Butler, Delia Marquez, Scott Miller, Hilda Molina, Fely, Marla Mozan Andi Parker, Mika

Carmona (newborn), Evangelina Garcia, Friedrich Hirt, Ernesto Lopez, Maricela Iglesia, Jack Tillia, Joyce Buck, Ryan Tinn, Jonathan De La Cruz,

Michelle Garcia, Gerardo Landa, Henry Van Kampen, Carolyn French, Eugenio Lee, Angela Hermoso, Evelyn Santiago Martinez, Linda Bizzarro, Blake Abernathy ( 3 yrs. old), Barbara Hudson, Sen Trinh, Evelyn Castro, Selina Ocoffey, Francisco Marmolejo, Paul Williams, Debra Rosa, Hazel Campos, Martha Hernandez Gallegos, Martha Morales, Javier Campos,

James Joraanstad, Cayetano Ibasan Jr., Dandy Bala, Mila Himan, Annaliza Ahorro, Hudson Mutimer, Maria Juana Leon, Betty Pemberton, Johnny Imus, Rudy Villar, Melquides Cuevas, Sirrinna Wilder, Jordan &

Damian Gonzalez, Debra Rosas, Jessica Hernandez, Cesar Millan, Lynn Lytchy, Nathan Stowe, Pierre Andre Monney, Robert Oross, Sam Lomax,

Charlie Burke, Tina Richey, Otti Arthen

(Names will be kept for 3 months. Please contact the Parish Office to remove a name from the list/

Los nombres permanecerán por 3 meses. Por favor de contactar a la

Oficina Parroquial para remover un nombre de la lista.) Prayer for the sick of our community: Lord Jesus Christ, Redeemer of the world, you have shouldered the burden of our weakness and borne our sufferings in your own passion and death. Hear this prayer for our sick brothers and sisters whom you have redeemed. Strengthen their hope of salvation and sustain them in body and soul, for you live and reign for ever and ever. Amen.

Oración para los enfermos de nuestra comunidad: Mi señor, Tú que eres eterno y misericordioso, Tú que eres el santo creador y que estás presto a ayudarnos siempre. Hoy, como tu fiel servidor, acudo a ti para pedirte la curación de aquella alma devota que ahora atraviesa un grave momento de salud. Apiádate de él y de su alma. Amén.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72: 1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Sal 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Martes: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4, 7-8; Mc 6:34-44 Miércoles: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 10, 12-13; Mc 6:45-52 Jueves: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Sal 72 (71): 1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lc 4:14-22a Viernes: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Sal 147:12-15, 19-20; Lc 5:12-16 Sábado: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Sal 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Domingo: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 o Is 55:1-11; Sal 29 (28):1-4, 3, 9-10 o Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Hch 10:34-38 o 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mc 1:7-11

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PRAYER FOR EPIPHANY Dear Jesus, as You led the Three

Kings to You by the light of a star, please draw us ever closer to You by the light of Faith. Help us to desire You as ardently as they did. Give us

the grace to overcome all the obstacles that keep us far from You. May we, like them, have something to give You when we appear before

You. Amen

Oración de Epifania Querido Jesus, como dirigiste a los Tres Reyes con la luz de una Estrella hacia ti. Por favor llévanos hacia ti con la luz Fe. Ayúdanos a desearte

como ellos. Danos la gracia de sobresalir cualquier obstáculo que

nos mantiene lejos de Ti que tengamos algo que ofrecerte como

lo hicieron ellos. Amen.

THE HOLY STAR O Father, may that holy star Grow every year more bright And send its glorious beams afar To fill the world with light. —William Cullen Bryant

HAGO EPIFANÍA Cuando un alma generosa responde “sí” a Dios, él baja al mundo, se hace Epifanía. —Anónimo

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Apostolic Penitentiary Note

The Apostolic Penitentiary in its note has determined that “the cases of grave necessity” envisaged by Canon Law 961 apply today “especially in places that are most affected by the pandemic contagion, and last until the [Covid-19] phenomenon has ended.” It added that “any further specific determination” regarding general absolution “is assigned by law to the diocesan bishops, always taking account of the supreme good of the salvation of souls.”

First, we examine our conscious, then pray an act of contrition "out of love for God." Being sorry out of love for God has often been described as having a desire to be reunited to God because of who he is―because of God's perfect love for us, and be-cause of sorrow for having offended God by sin. It means wanting to live in unity with God, and to put aside the sins that stand in the way. There is no set formula for making an act of contrition, but a com-mon one reads as follows:

“My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against You, whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with Your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.”

Second, a Catholic must make a firm commitment to go to confession when that becomes possible. An act of perfect contrition is not a replacement for the sacrament of penance―far from it.

The sacrament of penance remains the sole, ordi-nary means for the forgiveness of mortal sins after baptism. Contrition is about conversion, which means turning away from attachment to sin, and turning toward the sacraments.

Pope Francis encouraged Catholics confined to their homes to ask God for forgiveness and then to go to confession when they are able.

“You do what the Catechism says. It is very clear: if you do not find a priest to hear your confession, speak to God, he is your father, and tell him the truth.... Promise him: ‘Later I will confess, but forgive me now.’ And immediately you will return to the grace of God,” Pope Francis said.

Nota Penitenciaria Apostólica La Penitenciaría Apostólica en su nota ha

determinado que "los casos de grave necesidad" previstos por la Ley Canónica 961 se aplican hoy

"especialmente en los lugares más afectados por el contagio de la pandemia, y duran hasta que el

fenómeno [Covid-19] ha terminado". Añadiendo que "cualquier otra determinación específica" con

respecto a la absolución general "se asigna por ley a los obispos diocesanos, siempre teniendo en cuenta

el bien supremo de la salvación de las almas".

En segundo lugar, un católico debe comprometerse firmemente a ir a la confesión cuando sea posible

No hay una fórmula establecida para hacer un acto de contrición, pero una común dice lo siguiente:

"Dios mío, lo siento por mis pecados con todo mi corazón. Al elegir hacer el mal y no hacer el bien, he pecado contra Ti, a quien debo amar por encima de todas las cosas. Tengo la firme intención, con Tu ayuda, de hacer penitencia, de no pecar más, y de evitar lo que me lleve al pecado."

para el perdón de los pecados mortales después del bautismo. La contrición consiste en la conversión, que significa alejarse del apego al pecado y volverse hacia los sacramentos. El sacramento ordi-nario de la penitencia sigue siendo el único medio. Un acto de contrición perfecto no es un reemplazo para el sacramento de la penitencia.

El Papa Francisco animó a los católicos confinados en sus hogares a pedir perdón a Dios y luego a ir a la confesión cuando son capaces.

"Haces lo que dice el Catecismo. Está muy claro: si no encuentras un sacerdote que escuche tu confe-sión, habla con Dios, él es tu padre, y dile la ver-dad... Prométele: 'Más tarde me confesaré, pero perdóname ahora'. E inmediatamente volverán a la gracia de Dios", dijo el Papa Francisco

Primero, examinamos nuestra consciencia, luego oramos un acto de contrición "por amor a Dios". El lamentar por amor a Dios a menudo ha sido descrito como tener el deseo de reunirse con Dios debido a quién es, debido al amor perfecto de Dios por nosotros, y por el dolor por haber ofendido a Dios por el pecado. Significa querer vivir en unidad con Dios, y dejar a un lado los pecados que se interponen en el camino.

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THE EPIPHANY

At the beginning of the New Year we celebrate both Mary, the Mother of God and the Epiphany, which is when the wise men came from afar to worship baby Jesus. Imagine that you are living a long time ago in Bethlehem and your parents have invited a poor family to stay at your house, a mother, a father, and a baby. One day something amazing happens. Some rich men from a far away country came to see the baby and bring expensive treasures for him! Do you know who the family is now? Who is that baby? The baby is Jesus, of course, and the mother is Mary. She holds Jesus on her lap so the wise men can bow down to Him and worship Him. Mary co-operated with God to bring Jesus into the world so that we could all see and love and worship Him.

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COLUMNA DEL PASTOR: La compania que imprime el boletín cerrara por la Navidad y el Dia de Ano Nuevo. Por ello, esta narración la escribi con semanas de anticipación. Aun yo no se, si nos permitirán celebrar nuestra Liturgia en el interior del gimnasio parroquial. Sin embargo, yo estoy seguro que las celebraciones de La Navidad y el Ano Nuevo, han sido como nunca lo esperábamos y tengo la esperanza de que jamás tengamos que celebrarlas así de nuevo. Ruego a Dios, para que la Parroquia no haya perdido a nadie por causa del virus y hago oración para que ustedes, sus familias y amistades, hayan estado seguros y protegidos y tampoco hayan experimentado la perdi-da de un ser querido!!. Cuando se envejece, solo se piensa en tantas y todas esas historias que podemos contar!!! Hace varios anos, aprendí a “tomar Las cosas un día a la vez”. Desafortunadamente, hay días en los que varias cosas llegan a preocuparme al instante!! Es entonces, cuando tengo que orar mas intensamente!!. “Señor, dame la serenidad para aceptar las cosas que no puedo cambiar, la fuerza para cambiar las que si puedo cambiar y la Sabiduría para saber la diferencia” Oportuna tambien, la Oración del Padre Mychael F. Judge, O.F.M. Capellan de FDNY, quien murió en el 911. Señor guíame a donde Tu quieras que vaya; Permíteme encontrar a quien Tu deseas; Dime lo que Tu quieres que diga; Y mantenme en Tu camino. Que nuestra FE nos traiga bendiciones, esperanza y fotaleza. Que El Nuevo Ano nos traiga alegría y bienaventuranza.

We will be collecting toiletries for our less Fortunate. Items needed: Soaps, Toothpaste, Lotion, Shampoo…..Etc….. ONLY ALL NEW REGULAR OR FAMILY SIZES ( NO TRAVEL SIZE) You may bring items to the Parish office Mon.-Fri. from 8:00am– 12:00pm until January 15th. Thank you!

La Parroquia de Santa Teresa recolectara artículos los siguientes artículos para nuestros hermanos y hermanas que son menos afortunados. Consulte la lista a continuación y acompáñenos en ayudar a aquellos en nuestra comunidad que necesitan estos artículos. Artículos necesarios: Jabones, Pasta de Dientes, Lociones, Champú…. Etc. SOLO ARTICULOS NUEVOS EN TAMA ÑO REGULAR O DE FAMILIA (NO TAMA ÑO PEQUEÑOS DE VIAJE.) Puede traer sus donaciones a la Oficina Parroquial de Lunes a Viernes entre 8:00 am a 12:00 pm hasta el 15 de Enero. ¡Gracias de antemano por su generosidad!

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