GIVE ON-LINE AT OUR WEBSITE

Church website: www.stpatricksripon.com

Music Director: Madeline Archibeque (English)………..838-2133 Francisco & Alicia Gomez (Spanish)…..838-2133

Information on Catholicism: If you’re just curious, or if you think now is the time to join the church call, Deacon Fidel Carrillo…...…………..838-2133

Catechism/Confirmation: Teri Carrillo, DRE……………………….838-3101

Monday-Friday: 9:00am-12:00pm / 1:30-5:00pm CLOSED: Saturday & Sunday

St. Vincent DePaul………….... ……….838-7605

Baptisms: Call the parish office or you may go to St. Patrick’s website for more information: stpatricksripon.com

Weddings: Call parish at least 6 months in advance.

In your Last Will and Testament make a Living Memorial by giving a donation to St. Patrick’s Church for Liturgy, Catechism, Education, Youth, Buildings, Sanctuary, Hall, Rectory, Office, Grounds.

Parish Mission Statement: “Cultivating Catholic faith as a Parish family nurtured through the Holy Eucharist and Sacred Scripture.”

Oración de la Misión Parroquial : “Cultivando la fe Católica como una familia Parroquiana através la Eucaristía y la Sagrada Escritura. ”

Photo by Kahl Photography

Parish Office…......838-2133/Fax: 838-1077 E-mail address….office@stpatricksripon.com

Open Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00 PM

Vocations to Priesthood & Religious Life: Sister Wanda………………………...466-0636

MASSES: Saturday…………...(English) 5:00 PM (Spanish) 7:00 PM Sunday…………..... (Latin) 6:30 AM (English) 8:00 AM (English) 10:00 AM (Spanish) 11:30 AM

Weekday Masses in the Holy Angels Chapel: Monday—Fridays……………………….8:00 AM

Miércoles en español (Church/Iglesia)…..6:30 PM

Perpetual Adoration:…………………...Everyday

Confessions: Friday………………………………5:00-6:00 PM Saturday……………………………3:30-4:30 PM

~BULLETIN & SUNDAY NOTICES NEED TO BE RECEIVED IN WRITING AT THE OFFICE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE PUBLISHED BULLETIN DATE.~

REGISTRATION FORMS can be found in the church for anyone wishing to register with the parish.

FORMAS DE REGISTRACIÓN están desponibles en la iglesia para todos que desean registrar con la parroquia.

Founded 1878 A.D.

SAINT PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH

19399 E. Hwy 120 ● Ripon, CA 95366 ● 209-838-2133 Ripon Farmington Escalon

Deacon Tom Ciccarelli, Parish Life Coordinator Rev. Fr. Raju Gudimalla, H.G.N., Parochial Vicar Deacon Fidel Carrillo and Deacon Juan Estupiñan

December 9, 2018 2nd Sunday of Advent SECOND COLLECTION TODAY The second collection today is for the Retirement Fund for Religious. Please be generous. SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND The second collection next weekend is for St. Patrick’s Building Maintenance Fund. Please be generous. BISHOP’S REFLECTION Dear Brothers and Sisters, We begin a new Liturgical Year with the “season of expectation,” Advent. The four weeks of Advent is a time for us to slow down and to take time to reflect upon the season as we prepare for the Great Feast of Christmas. As we prepare, and make straight the way for the coming of the Lord, let us ponder the role of Our Lady during this month of December. On December 8, we acknowledge her Immaculate Conception. On December 12, we call to mind her heavenly visit to St. Juan Diego as Our Lady of Guadalupe on the hill of Tepeyac. Mary, whom God graced from Original Sin, and who became the Mother of the long-awaited Messiah, is truly for us, “Our Lady of Advent.” Her life consisted of a “longing-desire” for the coming of the Lord. The Immaculate Heart of Our Lady pondered and patiently waited for the coming of “the Christ.” Let us ask Our Lady, the Immaculate Conception, to intercede for us this Advent Season. Let us prepare our hearts for the “Second” Coming of Jesus with a longing, and a desire, to grow in holiness. During Advent, we can grow in holiness by setting aside quiet time for: prayer; spiritual reading; Advent reflections and devotionals. Also, we can plan to go to Confession; attend daily Mass; and do charitable works of mercy. During this season of preparation, let us respond to Our Lady’s call “to be sent” as was St. Juan Diego. He humbly and obediently delivered the good news of “the Tepeyac event.” The message sent, and the image imprinted on the tilma, would find a resting place in the minds and hearts of a conquered people. The revelation would ignite a “fire of evangelization.” May we, during this Advent Season, be sent as missionary disciples to announce the “good news” of the glorious Coming of the Lord. May Our Lady of Advent, once again, ignite a fire of evangelization to lead us out of the darkness of sin into the marvelous light and Divine Presence of her Son, Jesus! Wishing you a blessed and grace-filled Season of Advent! Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus! Our Lady, the Immaculate Conception, pray for us. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us. Our Lady, Star of the New Evangelization, pray for us. Bishop Myron J. Cotta PREGNANCY HELP CENTER CHRISTMAS TREE This Christmas, we once again honor Our Little King by bringing gifts to mothers in need and their little ones. A little tree will be in the back of the church with their needs. Thank you to all for your kindness and generosity in helping bring joy and love to these mothers. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST NEEDED!!! We are in need of Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist for all masses. Please find it in your heart to volunteer. For more information, please call Deacon Tom Ciccarelli at 838-2133. CCD CHRISTMAS PLAY and LEARN ABOUT “THE MASS” Please join us for our Annual Christmas play on Sunday, December 16th at 2:00PM in the Parish hall. Also, all CCD parents are invited to learn about “The Mass” by Bishop Robert Barron on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00PM in the parish hall, This program helps fulfill the parent requirement. If you have any questions, please contact Teri in the Catechism office. ST VINCENT DE PAUL All Parishioners are invited to St. Vincent de Paul’s meeting on Tuesday, December 11th at 7:00PM in Room 10. Join us and learn what charitable works are being done in our parish. Looking for new members.

ADORATION NEEDS YOU! ADORERS NEEDED! St. Peter Julian Eymard writes: “Every time we come into the presence of the Eucharist we may say: This precious Testament cost Jesus Christ His life.” Let us honor Our Lord and Savior in the Blessed Sacrament for His sufferings and death on the cross for our sins-an act of complete annihilation and boundless love.— The following hours are available: Sunday: 8:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM; Monday: 3:00PM, 5:00PM; Tuesday: 11:00AM, 6:00PM; Thursday: 5:00PM. Please call Teresa at 599-8451. JOIN THE ADULT CHOIR The beautiful season of Advent and Christmas is fast approaching. Say “YES” to God by praising Him in song with the talent He has given you by joining the choir! The Sacred Music of the Catholic Church is one of the greatest treasures of all time. Liturgical and Sacred Music fills your heart and soul with meaning and feeling mere words cannot express. It enhances your prayer. St. Paul in Collossians 3:16 writes: “Let the Word of God dwell in you richely…, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in you hearts go God.” St. Augustine says—”He who sings prayes twice.” St. Patrick’s Adult Choir meets Wednesday 6:30-8:00PM in the Music Ministry Room—You are invited! Ages 16 and up. TIME TO HEAL Please pray for the following people who are ill: Joni Christensen, Joe Brum, Cindy Largent. For more information on Communion for the homebound, please call the Parish Office at 209-838-2133. LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTION The Sunday Offertory collection was in the amount of $6,736.07 and the online giving was in the amount of $1,695.00. Thank you for your donations and continued support for the church!

EL HORARIO PARA LA FIESTA

DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE

miércoles, 12 de diciembre

Mañanitas……….5:00 AM

Misa……………..6:00 AM

6:00 PM

Habra una presentación de las

apariciones con la danza Azteca.

LAY MINISTERS—Week of December 15-16 MINISTROS LAICOS—Semana del 15-16 de diciembre

5:00PM: Lectors-Nick Caton, Bruno Di Scala; M.C.-Michael Machado; Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist-Doris Sanders, Frances Gervase, Roseline Rothlin, Esther Payne; Altar Servers-Aydun Melo, Ronaldo Lora 7:00PM: Lectores-Pascual Vasquez, Ofelia Montaño; Ministros Extraordinarios-Marcela Perez, Josefina Cuatlacuatl, Martha Aguirre, Faustino Rameño; Monaguillos-David Vargas, John Vargas 8:00AM: Lectors-Marge Imfeld, Justin Miranda; M.C.-Larry Tucker; Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist-Jackie Tucker, Evelyn Locarnini, Teyr Verble, Ryan Verble; Altar Servers-Daniel Rivera, Andrew Rivera 10:00AM: Lectors-Shrrill Ciccarelli, Cathy Turner; M.C.-Manuel Azevedo; Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist-Maria Dusi, Darlene Castro, Loretta Borba-Zakel, Carol Caton; Altar Servers-Berenice Gallo, Lisa Murga 11:30AM: Lectores-Armando Rivera, Teresa Rangel; Ministros Extraordinarios-Marcela Perez, Maria Rameño, Isidro Gutierrez, Faustino Rameño, Paula Carrillo, Hermila Magallon; Monaguillos-Ricardo Gutierrez, Rene Ortega

9 de Diciembre 2018 2º Domingo de Adviento SEGUNDA COLECTA HOY Hoy la segunda colecta es para el Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos. Por favor sean generosos. SEGUNDA COLECTA PARA LA SEMANA PRÓXIMA El próximo fin de semana la segunda colecta es para el Fondo del Mantenimiento de los Edificios. Por favor sean generosos. REFLEXIÓN DEL OBISPO Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Comenzamos un nuevo año litúrgico con el Adviento “temporada de expectativa”. Las cuatro semanas de Adviento es un tiempo para ir más despacio y tomarse un tiempo para reflexionar sobre la temporada, mientras nos preparamos para la gran fiesta de la Navidad. A medida que nos preparamos, y Enderezamos el camino para la venida del Señor, durante el mes de diciembre reflexionemos sobre el papel de Nuestra Señora. El 8 de diciembre, reconocemos su Inmaculada Concepción. El 12 de diciembre, recordamos su visita celestial a San Juan Diego como Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en la colina de Tepeyac. María, a quien Dios bendijo del pecado original, y que se convirtió en la madre del tan esperado mesías, es verdaderamente para nosotros, “Nuestra Señora del Adviento”. Su vida consistió en un “anhelo de deseo” por la venida del Señor. El Inmaculado Corazón de Nuestra Señora reflexionó y esperó pacientemente la venida de “Cristo.” Pidamos a Nuestra Señora, la Inmaculada Concepción, que interceda por nosotros en esta temporada de adviento. Preparemos nuestros corazones para la “Segunda” Venida de Jesús con un anhelo y un deseo de crecer en santidad. Durante el Adviento, podemos crecer en santidad apartando un tiempo de silencio para: la oración; lectura espiritual; Reflexiones de adviento y devocionales. Además, podemos planear ir a confesarnos; asistir a la misa diaria; y hacer obras de misericordia caritativas. Durante esta temporada de preparación, respondamos al llamado de Nuestra Señora “para ser enviado” como lo fue San Juan Diego. El entrego humildemente y obedientemente las buena nueva del “evento de Tepeyac”. El mensaje enviado y la imagen impresa en la tilma encontrarían un lugar de descanso en las mentes y los corazones de un pueblo conquistado. La revelación encendería un “fuego de evangelización”. Que nosotros, durante esta temporada de Adviento, seamos enviados como discípulos misioneros para anunciar la “buena nueva” de la gloriosa Venida del Señor. ¡Que Nuestra Señora del Adviento, una vez más, encienda un fuego de evangelización para sacarnos de la oscuridad del pecado a la luz maravillosa y a la Divina presencia de su Hijo, Jesús! ¡Deseándoles una temporada bendecida de Adviento y llena de gracia! Maranatha! ¡Ven, Señor Jesús! Nuestra Señora, la Inmaculada Concepción, ruega pros nosotros. Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, ruega por nosotros. Nuestra Señora, Estrella de la Nueva Evangelización, ruega por nosotros. Obispo Myron J. Cotta OBRA DEL NACIMIENTO POR LOS ESTUDIANTES DEL CATECISMO Acompáñenos a la obra annual del nacimiento de Jesús que sera el domingo, 16 de diciembre a las dos de la tarde en el salón parroquial.

ADORACION DEL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO Visita nuestra Capilla de Adoración Eucarística Perpetua y rezar por la conversión de alguien que usted conoce o ha oído hablar de los demás. Animamos a la gente a inscribirse durante una hora para orar por los vivos y los muertos. Horas desponibles para adoración son: domingo: 8:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM; lunes: 3:00PM, 5:00PM; Martes: 11:00AM, 6:00PM; Jueves: 5:00PM. Favor de llamar Elizabeth al 209-948-6853. MASSES THIS WEEK—MISAS ESTA SEMANA

(December 8-16)

Sat./sáb. 5:00 PM Arlene Riemersma (s.i.) Santo D’Amato+ Tosca Graziani+ Mafalda Bertuccio+ All Souls in Purgatory

(español) 7:00 PM Isabel Pena (i.e.) Vanessa Silveira (i.e.) Ricardo Pena (i.e.) Samantha Silveira (i.e.) Alondra Pena (i.e.)

Sun./dom. (Latin) 6:30 AM Mary Franzia Reichmuth+

8:00 AM Luis Correia+ Filomena Silveira+ Peter Thomas+ Blandina Pius+ Michael Pius+

10:00 AM John Simoes+ Manuel Simoes+ Norman Sanchez+ Harold Garrett+ Maria de Fatima Pereira+

(epañol) 11:30 AM Saul Jr. Perez+ Fr. Peter Carota+ Cristina Diaz+ Maria Guadalupe Hernandez+ Adolfo Diaz+

Mon./lun. 8:00 AM Benjamin Ray Suniga, Jr.+

Tues./mar. 8:00 AM No intentions

Wed./mié. 6:00 AM No hay intenciones

8:00 AM David E. Vieira+ Frances Vieira+ Robert Modesto Lanzonee+ Carolyn Mathias Lanzone+

(español) 6:00 PM Guadalupe Modesto (i.e.) Maria Guadalupe Reynosa (i.e.) Guadalupe Avila (i.e.) Guadalupe Martinez (i.e.) Brenda Modesto (i.e.)

Thurs./juev. 8:00 AM Eva Hernandez (s.i.) Tom Gervase+

Fri./vier. 8:00 AM No intentions

Sat./sáb. 5:00 PM Maria Noemia Silva+ Edward Faustino+ Ernesto Vitorino Amaral+ Joao Fragoso+ All Souls in Purgatory

(español) 7:00 PM No hay intenciones

Sun./dom. (Latin) 6:30 AM Mary Franzia Reichmuth+

8:00 AM Gabriel Coelho+ Alvaro & Ilda Coelho+ Francisco & Maria Vieira+ Aurora Terra+ Lucia Gonçalves+

10:00 AM Al & Carol Caton (s.i.) Giovanni Tarantino+ Alerd Caton+ Georgianna Caton+ Maria de Fatima Pereira+

(epañol) 11:30 AM Fr. Peter Carota+ Jose Macedo+ Guadalupe Hernandez+ Juanita Toscano+

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

Horario de Misas para la Navidad

Monday, December 24 / lunes, 24 de diciembre 5:00 PM—Mass (English) 7:00 PM—Misa (español)

Tuesday, December 25 / martes, 25 de diciembre 10:00 AM—Mass (English) 11:30 AM—Misa (español)

Tuesday, January 1 / martes, 1 de enero 10:00 AM English Mass 11:30 AM Misa en español

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