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Third Sunday of Advent December 12, 2021 With joy you will draw water at the fountain of salvation. — Isaiah 12:3
Celebration of the Sunday // December 12th
Feast of Celebrating at all the Masses:
a gathering procession of the image of Our Lady of
Our Lady of Guadalup Guadalupe
at St. John Eudes 9:00 a.m.
Faith Formation Families gather to celebrate the feast with
offering of flowers to the Blessed Mother at Mass.
10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Living Rosary at the Plaza with Faith Formation Family.
1:00 p.m.
Un gran celebración de la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de
Guadalupe
Re lection on a Brief Encounter with Bishop Antonio Ranola
- By Seminarian Alejandro Reynaga Re exión sobre un encuentro breve
Last week I was given the opportunity to spend some time with a retired bishop who that con el obispo Antonio Ranola
was visiting from the Philippines and stayed with us for a couple days before returning home. - Seminarista Alejandro Reynaga
On Thursday in the afternoon I was asked to take the 89-year-old bishop to run some errands.
We began the afternoon with lunch in the rectory, all we did was talk about what he had done La semana pasada tuve la oportunidad de pasar un
during his visit in the US, how I ended up here at St. John Eudes, his time overseeing seminary empo con un obispo jubilado quien estaba de visita
formation in the Philippines, and my time in formation. Mind you, this entire conversation and desde Filipinas y se quedó con nosotros un par de días
almost any conversation with him that followed was in Spanish. After this meal, he tells me, antes de regresar a casa. El jueves por la tarde me
querido Alejandro, I’m going to rest for a while then we can go to the pharmacy. The time came pidieron que llevara al obispo de 89 años a hacer
that we agreed on to go to the pharmacy and he said that he was feeling tired, I assured him I algunos recados. Comenzamos la tarde con un almuerzo
would be around if he felt up to going to the pharmacy. Well, we never made it to the pharmacy, en la rectoría, todo lo que hicimos fue hablar sobre lo
que había hecho durante su visita a los EE. UU., cómo
he had dinner plans, and they took him to get what he needed before returning to the rectory.
terminé aquí en San Juan Eudes, su empo supervisando
The next morning, Chris, the business manager, and I drive the bishop to LAX. Now because of
la formación del seminario en Filipinas y mi empo de
COVID, there are some extra things that needed to be accounted for before boarding the plane,
formación. Eso sí, toda esta conversación y casi cualquier
so we check him in to his light and the light attendant told him that his reservation at the hotel
otra conversación con él que siguió fue en español.
back home is not long enough for the required quarantine period and we have to ill out an
Después de esta comida, me dice, querido Alejandro,
extensive health questionnaire in Tagalog. Luckily, he was able to explain to the light attendant
voy a descansar un rato y luego podemos ir a la
that his secretary will arrange for him to stay quarantined for as long as is required and I was
farmacia. Llegó el momento en que acordamos ir a la
able to use the translate function on my browser to ill out the health screening, and although
farmacia y me dijo que se sen a cansado, le aseguré que
there were still some words that didn’t have a translation, we igured it out somehow. Just as we
estaría cerca si tenía ganas de ir a la farmacia. Bueno,
were about to submit the questionnaire, another light attendant shows up with a wheelchair to nunca llegamos a la farmacia, él tenía planes para la
take the bishop to board his light, I pray that the questions all check out, and they do. I get the cena y lo llevaron a buscar lo que necesitaba antes de
QR code as proof of answering all the questions, AirDrop a screenshot of to him and show him regresar a la rectoría. A la mañana siguiente, Chris, el
how to access it. We say our goodbyes and ask for his blessing. gerente comercial, y yo llevamos al obispo a LAX. Ahora,
To say that I am thankful for having had this experience would be an understatement. I feel debido a COVID, hay algunas cosas adicionales que
blessed to have spent these few hours with the bishop and thankful for Chris’ help in getting deben tenerse en cuenta antes de abordar el avión, por
him to the airport and getting him through the check in process. I think that I stepped into the lo que lo registramos en su vuelo y el asistente de vuelo
role of kin, all the way from the moment I accompanied him for lunch through receiving his le dijo que su reserva en el hotel a su regreso a casa no
blessing and seeing him off at the airport. None of that entire experience, that time spent with era lo su cientemente larga para el período de
the bishop felt foreign, and I’m glad I was able to take up the responsibility of accompanying cuarentena requerido y teniamos que completar un
him. extenso cues onario de salud en tagalo.
Although I don’t have too many relatives that I can spend that kind of time with. He reminded Afortunadamente, pudo explicarle al asistente de vuelo
me of my own grandmother’s strong will when she was around, and of my uncle’s vulnerability, que su secretaria se encargaría de hacer los arreglos
openness, and understanding during the last few years of his life. He also reminded me of my para que él permaneciera en cuarentena durante el
own parents whenever I had to translate for them or speak on their behalf as a child. And inally, empo que fuera necesario y yo pude usar la función de
Chris reminded me of my brother and sister whom I divide responsibilities with in situations traducción en mi navegador para completar el examen
such as these. I’ve always been glad to interact and be with people older, wiser, and more de salud, y aunque hubo aún algunas palabras que no
experienced than myself, this encounter af irmed the need to be in the presence generations tenían traducción, lo descubrimos de alguna manera.
other than my own, the younger need the older and the older need the younger. Justo cuando estábamos a punto de enviar el
Soon after this experience I was asked where I had seen Jesus in my life recently, and for me, cues onario, aparece otro asistente de vuelo con una
this was it. After having a moment to ponder the question, I began to see connections between silla de ruedas para llevar al obispo a abordar su vuelo.
the bishop’s arrival with the nativity of our Lord. How someone so powerful could put Rezo para que todas las preguntas salieran correctas, y
themselves in such a vulnerable position and trust that God the Father will provide. The bishop lo hacen. Recibo el código QR como prueba de haber
needing the assistance and accompaniment, the Baby Jesus, becoming fully dependent on Mary respondido a todas las preguntas, le hago una captura
and Joseph. And I know it’s by no means a perfect analogy, but that’s what I saw. In our de pantalla con AirDrop y le muestro cómo acceder. Nos
conversation and familiarity, I was able to see more than I think I had any business seeing, but I despedimos y pedimos su bendición. ……. (con’td)
think that that’s what God needed me to see in that moment.
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(Con’td) …Re exión sobre un encuentro breve con el obispo Antonio
Ranola …. St. John Eudes Bereavement
Decir que estoy agradecido por haber tenido esta experiencia sería
quedarse corto. Me siento bendecido por haber pasado estas pocas St. John Eudes Bereavement Ministry invites all who have
horas con el obispo y agradecido por la ayuda de Chris para llevarlo suffered the death of a loved one to the 2022 support meetings,
al aeropuerto y llevarlo a través del proceso de registro. Creo que
asumí el papel de pariente, desde el momento en que lo acompañé
which start Saturday, January 8th at 9am at the Church entrance.
a almorzar hasta recibir su bendición y despedirlo en el aeropuerto. Grief is an ongoing complicated process and this ministry offers
Nada de toda esa experiencia, ese empo que pasé con el obispo se support for all mourners.
sin ó extraño, y me alegro de haber podido asumir la
responsabilidad de acompañarlo.
For further information, please call
Aunque no tengo demasiados parientes con los que pueda pasar John Chady (818) 456-2116 or Leila Iler (818) 341-2102
ese empo. Me recordó la fuerte voluntad de mi propia abuela
cuando estaba cerca, y la vulnerabilidad, apertura y comprensión de
mi o durante los úl mos años de su vida. También me recordaba DID YOU KNOW?
de mis propios padres cada vez que tenía que traducirles o hablar en
su nombre cuando era niño. Y nalmente, Chris me recordó a mi
hermano y hermana con quienes divido responsabilidades en Try these tips to get your children talking about their days
situaciones como estas. Siempre me ha gustado interactuar y estar Ever been met with silence when you ask, “How was your day?” Your
con personas mayores, más sabias y con más experiencia que yo, communication efforts with your children, especially school-age
este encuentro a rmó la necesidad de estar en presencia de
children, may need some tweaking. Try asking concrete questions, like
generaciones dis ntas a la mía, los más jóvenes necesitan a los
mayores y los mayores necesitan a los más jóvenes. “Who did you sit next to at lunch?” or, “What was the most interesting
Poco después de esta experiencia, me preguntaron dónde había thing you learned today?” If your child is struggling with sharing his or
visto a Jesús en mi vida recientemente, y para mí, esto lo fue. her emotions, it might be helpful to ask about other emotions you see
Después de tener un momento para re exionar sobre la pregunta,
around you. Find opportunities to get children talking about how they
comencé a ver conexiones entre la llegada del obispo y la na vidad
de nuestro Señor. Cómo alguien tan poderoso podría ponerse en feel by focusing on other people: “Why do you think that girl and her
una posición tan vulnerable y con ar en que Dios el Padre proveerá. dad are hugging? What made that boy on the playground mad earlier?”
El obispo necesitado de la ayuda y el acompañamiento, el Niño You may be surprised at the results! For more tips, request a copy of
Jesús, totalmente dependiente de María y José. Y sé que de ninguna the VIRTUS® article “Communicating with School-Age Children” at
manera es una analogía perfecta, pero eso es lo que vi. En nuestra
https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.
conversación y familiaridad, pude ver más de lo que creo que tenía
que ver, pero creo que eso es lo que Dios necesitaba que yo viera en
ese momento.
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Praying for you Readings for the Week
Mass Intentions for the Week
December 11 & 12, 2021 TODAY’S READINGS
5pm Vigil - Justin Jose First Reading — Shout for joy! Sing joyfully! Be glad
Jose Jose Paul and exult! The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a
7:00 am - Valentin Castillo + mighty savior (Zephaniah 3:14-18a).
Valentin Castillo Carrillo +
Psalm — Cry out with joy and gladness: for among
America Suarez de Rodas +
9:00 am - Corrine Crick + you is the great and Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 12).
John Chiang Second Reading — Rejoice! The Lord is near. Make
Vito & Angela Cascione + your requests known to God (Philippians 4:4-7).
1:00 pm - Kevin Ortiz Gospel — John tells his hearers to share their
Fr. Dave Ayotte +
possessions with the needy; be honest; do not
Maria Guadalupe Miranda
5:00 pm - Quy Duc Ngo + threaten or accuse others falsely (Luke 3:10-18).
America Suarez de Rodas
December 13 8:15am Venturanza Family
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Lucy Barba
Alejandro Elijah Torres
Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a;
6:30pm Lucia Hwang Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27
Mary Anne Kaas Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7,
17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32
December 14 8:15am Don & Elizabeth Pieovieh Wednesday: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9-14;
Christopher Lopez Rubalcava
Florencia Mendoza +
Lk 7:18b-23
6:30pm Maria L. Landron + Thursday: Is 54:1-10; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b;
Maria Ayala Lk 7:24-30
Gerardo Ayala Friday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17;
Mt 1:1-17
December 15 8:15am Judith Dionisio +
Saturday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19;
Roger Chiang
Maria Teresa Gallardo + Mt 1:18-25
6:30pm People of the Parish Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19;
Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45
December 16 8:15 am Fr. Dave Ayotte +
Manuel Justiniani Relatos
Third Sunday of Advent
Edizon Cruzin +
6:30pm Mikey Salazar
O God, who see how your people
Maria Reyes Gonzalez faithfully await the feast of the Lord’s Nativity,
enable us, we pray,
December 17 8:15am Susie Chionh Rowen to attain the joys of so great a salvation
Virginia Dickmann + and to celebrate them always
Victor Dionisio with solemn worship and glad rejoicing.
Kris Bronow Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
6:30pm Jose & Monica Deogracias who lives and reigns with you
Severo & Juana Salliza in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
December 18 8:15am Gerardo Tioseco +
Armand and Benny
Lauren Chiang
Re lection question:
Carolina Guray How am I faithfully awaiting the Lord’s Nativity?
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