Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm (open during lunch hour) Closed Saturday

Sunday 9:00am to 1:30pm

PARISH STAFF

Fr. Seamus O’Brien, Pastor Office Ext 22, Rectory Ext 10 David Ford, Deacon

Alexandria Nicholl-Carolan, Director of Music & Liturgy Ext 26 Tina Albrecht, Office Manager/Bulletin Ext 20

Tommy Gomez, Maintenance Manager Ext 27

Jeannette Marrujo, Bookkeeper/Secretary Ext 23

Jordan Lewis, Faith Formation Director, Ext 25 Betsy Messman, SOAR & EM to the Homebound, Ext 24

Heather Diaz, Preschool Director — 372-3555

St Vincent de Paul Help Line — 915-0415

BAPTISM Call the Parish Office, 655-4160

FAITH FORMATION First Communion & Confirmation 655-4160 ext 25 Contact: Jordan Lewis jordan@stangelamerici.org

RCIA

(For those interested in becoming Catholic) Call Barbara Wright–277-9186

MARRIAGES* Call Tina at the parish office-655-4160, ext 20 *Begin instruction six months before the intended date of the wedding.

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 5:00 pm Vigil Mass Sunday: 8:00 am; 10:00 am; 12 noon Monday: 8:00 am Communion Service Tues - Sat: 8:00 am

RECONCILIATION: Saturday, 4:00 pm—4:45 pm By appointment any time

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OUR PARISH COMMUNITY MISSION STATEMENT We, the family of St. Angela Merici, a welcoming community with a rich heritage, live out

our Baptismal call to become the Body of Christ through Eucharist, Evangelization and Stewardship.

St. Angela Merici Catholic Church Lighthouse at 9th Street, Pacific Grove, California 93950 Office 146 8th Street, Telephone 655-4160 ~ Fax 440-7450 Email: stangelachurch@stangelamerici.org www.stangelamericipacificgrove.org

December 31, 2017

Message for the 2018 World Day of Peace Pope Francis

Heartfelt wishes for peace Peace to all people and all nations on Earth! Peace, which the angels proclaimed to the shep-herds on the night of Christ’s birth, is a profound aspiration for everyone, for each person and all peoples, and particularly for those who most keenly suffer its absence. Among these whom I carry in my thoughts and prayers, I wish once again to remember over 250 million interna-tional migrants around the world, of whom 22.5 million are refugees. Benedict XVI, my beloved predecessor, said these are “men and women, children, young and elderly people, who are searching for somewhere to live in peace.” In order to find this, they are willing to risk their lives on a journey that is often long and perilous, to endure hardship and suffering, to brave the fences and walls built to keep them from their destinations. In the spirit of compassion, we embrace all those who flee hunger and war or are forced by discrimination, persecution, poverty and environmental degradation to leave their homeland. We know it is not enough to open our hearts to the suffering of others. There is much to be done before our brothers and sisters can once again live in a safe home in peace. Welcoming the other requires concrete commitment, a chain of help and goodwill, vigilant and sympathet-ic attention, as well as the responsible management of new and complex situations (which sometimes compound numerous other, pre-existing problems) and of resources, which are al-ways limited. Practicing the virtue of prudence, our rulers will establish practical measures to welcome, protect, promote and integrate “and—so far as the good of their own community, rightly understood, permits - to further the aims of those who may wish to become members of a new society.” Leaders have a clear responsibility towards their own communities, for whom they must ensure fair rights and harmonious development, to avoid being like the rash builder who miscalculated and failed to complete the tower he had begun to construct.

Our Contemplative gaze Such a gaze is nourished by the wisdom of faith, capable of realizing that we all “belong to one family, migrants and the local populations that welcome them, and all have the same right to enjoy the goods of the Earth whose destination is universal, as the social doctrine of the Church teaches. It is here that solidarity and sharing are founded.” These words evoke images of the new Jerusalem . The books of the prophet Isaiah and of the Apocalypse describe the city with its gates always open to people of all nationalities, who admire it and fill it with riches. Peace is the sovereign that guides it and justice the principle that governs coexistence within it. We must also turn this contemplative gaze upon the cities where we live, “a gaze of faith which sees God dwelling in their homes, in their streets and squares, fostering solidarity, fraternity, and the desire for goodness, truth and justice” - in other words, realizing the promise of peace.

Turning our gaze upon migrants and refugees, we discover that they do not arrive empty-handed: they bring their courage, skills, energy and aspirations, as well as the treasures of their own cultures, thus enriching the lives of the nations that receive them. We also see the creativity, tenacity and spirit of sacrifice of the innumerable people, families and communities around the world who open their doors and hearts of migrants and refugees, even where re-sources are scarce. Finally, a contemplative gaze will also guide the discernment of those responsible for the pub-lic good, encouraging them to pursue policies of welcome insofar “as the good of their own community, rightly understood, permits” - bearing in mind, that is, the needs of all members of the human family and the wellbeing of each and everyone. Those who are moved by this gaze will recognize the seedlings of peace that are already sprouting and foster their growth. Our cities, often divided and polarized by conflicts concern-ing the presence of migrants and refugees, will be transformed into building sites for peace.

For our common home We are inspired by the words of Saint John Paul II: “If the ‘dream’ of a peaceful world is shared by all, if the refugees’ and migrants’ contribution is properly evaluated, then humanity can become more and more of a universal family and our earth a true ‘common home’. Throughout history, many have believed in this “dream”, and their achievements are testament to the fact that it is not merely a utopia. Among these dreamers we remember Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini as we mark the 100th anni-versary of her heavenly birthday. Today, 13 November, many dioceses celebrate her memory. This small but mighty woman, who consecrated her life to the service of migrants and became their patron saint, taught us to welcome, protect, promote and integrate our brothers and sisters. By her intercession, may the Lord grant that we can all testify: “And fruit of righteous-ness is sown in peace by them that make peace.”

1/01 2018

9:00am Mass for the Solemnity of the Mary OFFICE CLOSED

Ch

Tue 1/02

7:00pm 40+ Singles meeting Hall

Wed 1/03

Photo sessions begin Hall

Thur 1/04

6:30pm

Choir Ch

Fri 1/05

8:30am Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Ch

Sat 1/06

12:00pm CDA meeting Hall

Sun 1/07

NO Confirmation

Knights of Columbus

Pancake Breakfast

has been moved from

December 31st to January 21st, 2018

Welcome Deacon Dave

Bishop Garcia has appointed Deacon David Ford to assist at St. Angela Merici. On behalf of our Faith Community, I am delighted to welcome Deacon Dave. David and his wife Lorie have recently moved into Pacific Grove. They are married for 37 years and have five children. Dave and Lorie both worked in the Sacramento Diocese. David was ordained Deacon ten years ago. Currently, David works for the Monterey Diocese as Director of the Diaconate Program and also with the Development of Ministries in the Diocese. When you see David and Lorie, give them a big welcome. We are glad to have them as part of our community. Fr. Seamus

Join us for New Year’s

Mass

Monday, January 1,

2018

9:00am

Sat, 12/30 Sun, 12/31 Mon 1/01/ 2018

Tues 1/02 Wed 1/03 Thur 1/04

Fri 1/05 Sat

1/06

Sun 1/07

8:00 + Mary Brooks - Friends

5:00 + Manuel Soares - Armindo & Odete Neves + Mary Rodrigues - Alda Freitas + Eugene Lopes - Manuel & Mary Sousa

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 8:00 + Helene & Bruce Sinkler - Family + Debbie Newell - Karen Woodward + Augusto DaSilva - AnnaMarie & Tony Cardoso

10:00 + Peter, Angela, Eleanor, Jack Balesteri + Susanne Poldan - Joann & Mark Ambers + Gladys Iremonger - Blackburn Family

12:00 + Mary & Jose Amaral - AnnaMarie Amaral Silva + Teresa J. Borges & deceased family members + Lucille J. Campo Ingels - Maiorana Family

Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God 9:00am + James Feusi - Loudon Family Jerry Perry, Jr. - Cousin George Dias - Cousin

Sts Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops & Doctors of the Church 8:00 St. Angela Parishioners

8:00 Intentions of the Keech Family - Isip Family

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 8:00 + Louise Lin - Family

St. John Neumann, Bishop 8:00 + Teresa Marra - Mary Margaret Christin

8:00 St. Angela Merici Parishioners 5:00 + Paul, Christina, Vincent Torrente - Family + Horace S. Carmen, Vincent Russo Family + Manuel Soares - Armindo & Odele Neves

The Epiphany of the Lord 8:00 George & Debra Couch - Vince & Suzanne + Myrle Jean Salter - Leticia Valdez Mr. & Mrs. Roger DuFour 10:00 + Peter, Angela, Eleanor, Jack Balesteri + Marie Hansen - Family + Alice & Stanley Vondra - Family 12:00 + Manuel Soares - Antonio & Maria Leal + Jacob Nguyen - The’ Ferguson + Eugene Lopes - Judy & Guilherme Avila

January 1— 7

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4- 7; Lk 2:16-21 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Thursday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Friday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 [23, 31-34, 36, 38] Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

Confirmation Class Resumes

Sunday, January 7th at 5pm

Faith Formation

Youth classes will resume Tuesday, January 9th

at 3:30pm

Merry Christmas and Happy 2018

Thank you

to the parish community and all our youth

catechist volunteers for your continued

support. -Jordan

Vince & Liz Aguilar Patricia Albiol

Gary Allen Mary Alvarado Maria Andrade Richard Beach Efrain Becerra Darrin Billips

Robert Bommarito James V. Camille Michael Carlos

Pauline, Mimi Chow Hoon Rebecca Connor

Jose Roberto Gomez Marlos Crumb

Jim & Roz Cunningham Evelyn Cusenza

Fred Eugene de Lay Rita De Lorimier DeMayo Family

Elsa Denia Nicolas Edrick

Jose Maria Expino Joe Favalora

Luis, Antini Figueroa Jeff Figuerres

Sarah Fling Michael Fraiser

Anthony Gambale Michael Garbi Maribel Garcia

Robert & Sun Cha Garner Laura Joyce Geiger Desmond Gogarty

Randy Greene Stephanie Hansen

Don Harris Kristina Howard

Mary Hughes Vicky Johnson Scarlet Keaton Sonja Kipka Bonnie Kirk

Charles Kozanecki Sarah Laflan

Marie Laveyssiera Mina Lee

David Leslie Mark Llerena Enrique Lopez Jim MacKenzie Kevin McGinty Judy Marhand

Sharon Marshall Martha Martinez Roberta Matteson

Bill Menafra Charlie Moore

Garrett Morgan Bob & Mary K. O’Brien

John O’Brien Rosa Ochoa

Elizabeth Orlando-Hamilton Stana Oven

Agnes & Theresa Padilla Teresa Parentk Barry Parker

Gabriella Phares Gregory Pimentel

Zachary Punty Karen Purdy

Jesse Quiming Francis Randalle

Doris Reese Tina Reichle

Laverne Ridpath Rose Riso

Sofia Sanchez Tony Sandoval Norma Schwab

Carolyn A. Schenk Billie Shambley Trisha Seibell

Alyce Shoenhard Frank & Agnes Silva

John Silva Mary T. Silva Jose’ Silveira

Manuela Silveira Maya Stock

Jacqueline K. Thomas Joseph Titus

John & Irene Tope Clara Torres Alisha Trover Ingrid Tyson

Adisa Vaughn Mary Vaughn Anne Wagner

Luke Walls Donna Jean Weaver

Al Werr Sebastien Westmoreland

Aleen Wilkie Edith Wilson

Bill Wong Maxim Woods Martha Zepeda

P l e a s e P r a y

In order to celebrate this feast of Manifesta-tion more fully, we need to know more about the theology and significance of this great feast of Epiphany. Elsa Chaney explains in layman's terms about this feast. Some of the references to the liturgy and divine office re-fer to pre-Vatican II rites, but all the insights are still applicable.

The feast of manifestation, or Epiphany, is traditionally celebrated the 12th day after Christmas, January 6th. In the dioceses of the United States this feast has been moved to the Sunday between January 2 and January 8.

For many years in the English speaking world the feast of Epiphany has been overshadowed by that of Christmas. But unless we realize the significance of this great day, we see only one side of the mystery of the Incarnation. Now after contemplating the staggering fact that God has become a human child, we turn to look at this mystery from the op-posite angle and realize that this seemingly helpless Child is, in fact, the omnipotent God, the King and Ruler of the universe. The feast of Christ's divinity completes the feast of His humanity. It fulfills all our Advent longing for the King "who is come with great power and majesty." We see that whereas Christmas is the family feast of Christianity, Epiphany is the great "world feast of the Catholic Church."

The Epiphany

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