ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL CATEDRAL DE SANTIAGO
Bishop of Orlando Most Reverend John Noonan Rector Very Rev. Miguel Gonzalez Parochial Vicars: Rev. Christopher Dorsey Rev. Martin Nguyen
December 3, 2017 3 de deciembre de 2017
Deacons: David Gray, Carlos Sola, Patrick McAvoy School Principal: Mrs. Dawn Helwig
Dear St. James Family, Happy New Year! On this first day of the Liturgical Year, let me greet you with St. Paul’s beautiful words: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!” (1Cor. 1:3) Thus we begin the journey through the Advent Season – a sacred time that calls us all to be alert and watchful; a time that calls us to prepare, to wait and be ready to welcome the Son of God. Soon, we will hear from St. John the Baptist – the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his path” (Mk. 1:3). How do we prepare? How do we make straight His path? How do we recognize God’s presence in our lives, especially in the hectic schedule of the holidays? I propose that we reflect on these crucial questions in light of this Jubilee Year of the Eucharist that Bishop Noonan has just called to celebrate the Diocese’s 50th Anniversary. The Eucharistic Lord is the answer to the questions of how we are to prepare and be watchful. It is important to remember that the task of becoming better and holier isn’t to be accomplished on our own. We should not put too much stock in personal efforts lest we fall into the trap of pride and presumption. Rather, it is in ceaselessly imploring, “Stay with us, Lord!” (Lk. 24:29) that we are enabled to stay in union with God. The whole point of becoming holy is to be in constant union with God, isn’t it? May that be our ‘New Year’s resolution’ - To be more connected with God! However, just like any New Year’s resolution, we will forget and abandon it at some point. That reminds me of these six resolutions from the writer Erma Bombeck: 1. I’m going to clean this dump just as soon as the kids grow up. 2. I will go to no doctor whose office plants have died. 3. I’m going to follow my husband’s suggestion to put a little excitement into life by living within our budget. 4. I’m going to apply for a hardship scholarship to Weight Watchers. 5. I will never lend my car to anyone I have given birth to. 6. And just like last year, I am going to remember that my children need love the most when they deserve it the least. We will undoubtedly break our spiritual resolution, as we do with other New Year’s resolutions we make. Spiritually speaking however, know that God will always remember to love us the most, even when we deserve it the least.
Estimada Familia de la Catedral de Santiago, ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! En este primer día del Año Litúrgico, permítanme recibirlos con las hermosas palabras de San Pablo: “Que Dios nuestro padre y el Señor Jesucristo derramen sobre ustedes su gracia y su paz.” (1Cor. 1:3) Y así comenzamos nuestro caminar por el Tiempo de Adviento—un tiempo sagrado que nos invita a estar alerta, vigilantes; un tiempo que nos invita a prepararnos, a esperar y a estar listos para recibir al Hijo de Dios. Pronto escucharemos de Juan el Bautista—la voz de uno que clama en el desierto: “Preparen el camino del Señor; ábranle un camino recto.” (Mc 1:3) ¿Cómo nos preparamos? ¿Cómo preparamos el camino recto? ¿Cómo reconocemos la presencia de Dios en nuestras vidas, especialmente en el horario agitado de los días de fiesta? Yo les propongo reflexionar en estas preguntas cruciales, a la luz de este Año Jubilar de la Eucaristía que el Obispo Noonan ha llamado a celebrar por el 50 Aniversario de la Diócesis de Orlando. El Señor Eucarístico es la respuesta a las peguntas de cómo nos debemos preparar y de cómo debemos estar vigilantes. Es importante recordar que la tarea de hacernos mejores y más santos no es algo que vamos a lograr solos. No debemos dar demasiada importancia a los esfuerzos personales para no caer en la trampa del orgullo y la presunción. En vez, es invocando incesantemente, “¡Quédate con nosotros, Señor!” (Lc 24:29), que nos capacitamos para estar en unión con Dios. ¿No es acaso ser santos, estar en constante unión con Dios? ¡Que esa sea nuestra “Resolución de Año Nuevo”—estar más conectados con Dios! Sin embargo, como toda resolución de Año Nuevo, nos olvidaremos de ella y la abandonaremos en algún momento. Esto me recuerda 6 resoluciones de la escritora Erma Bombeck: 1. Voy a limpiar este vertedero tan pronto los niños crezcan. 2. No iré a ningún médico en el que las plantas que decoran la oficina estén muertas. 3. Voy a seguir la sugerencia de mi esposo, de poner un poco de emoción a la vida, viviendo dentro de nuestro presupuesto. 4.Voy a solicitar asistencia económica para Weight Watchers. 5. Nunca prestaré mi automóvil a nadie a quien yo haya traído al mundo. 6. Y al igual que el año pasado ... voy a recordar que mis hijos cuando más amor necesitan es cuando menos lo merecen. Sin duda alguna vamos a romper nuestra resolución espiritual, al igual que hacemos con otras resoluciones de Año Nuevo. Sin embargo, espiritualmente hablando, ten presente que Dios siempre recuerda amarnos más, aun cuando no lo merecemos. Padre Martín
THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION IS A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION IS A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION.. Mass mes are as follows: mes are as follows: Thursday, December 7 Thursday, December 7 5:30 PM Vigil Mass 5:30 PM Vigil Mass Friday, December 8 Friday, December 8 7 AM, 12:10 PM, 5:30 PM, 7 PM Spanish 7 AM, 12:10 PM, 5:30 PM, 7 PM Spanish
GIFT SHOP HOURS
Looking for the perfect gift for a godchild, aunt or friend? Come in and browse our new gift shop; located across from the Chapel entrance in the Atrium. Monday Closed Tuesday-Friday 10 AM-2 PM Saturday 12:30-5:30 PM Sunday 8 AM-2 PM
SOAR YOUTH MINISTRY
Saints On A Road
7th-12th grade students Sunday, December 3 SOAR TONIGHT! How do you spell R E S P E C T ? Join us in the Social Hall after the 5 PM Mass. Sunday, December 10 Need service hours? Come wash the church bus at 3:30 PM. SOAR! Murder mystery dinner from 6-8 PM in the Social Hall. Join the cast or come be entertained. Email
[email protected] for a character. Love the outdoors? Come and pray and play in God’s creation, January 12-15. Register for this retreat before December 12 for a discounted price. Email
[email protected] or see the website for more information. Upcoming Events? Follow us at sjcsoar.
BAKE SALE TODAY!
Homemade baked goods will be available for sale TODAY, Sunday, December 3 in the East Wing behind the Cathedral in preparation for the Christmas season. Pies, cookies and cakes will be provided by the spouses of the Knights of Columbus. 100% of the proceeds will go people in Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Maria.
Charlotte Caudhill Lucas Kessler
Advent Angel Tree The Parish and St. Vincent de Paul Society are once again sponsoring the Advent Angel Tree to provide Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in our community, including our Parish and School. Please look for the Advent Angel Tree in the back of the Cathedral (Robinson Street side). If you are able, select an ornament from the Advent Angel Tree (a gift request is written on each angel ornament), and purchase and return the requested gift to the Parish Office by Tuesday, December 19. Please attach the ornament to your unwrapped gift so we can deliver it to the appropriate child. New ornaments are added throughout Advent as requests for assistance come in; information sheets with more detailed instructions are available near the tree. Thank you for your generous spirit!
MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY December 4 7:00 AM Eleanor K. Murnighan † 12:10 PM TUESDAY December 5 7:00 AM 12:10 PM WEDNESDAY December 6 7:00 AM 12:10 PM THURSDAY December 7 7:00 AM 12:10 PM William Homer † 5:30 PM Walter Rutledge FRIDAY December 8 7:00 AM Pilar & Baltasar Diaz † 12:10 PM Walter Rutledge 5:30 PM Rivera Family 7:00 PM Josefina Ocasio † SATURDAY December 9 8:00 AM Gail B. West 4:00 PM Lucelina Cedeńo † SUNDAY December 10 7:30 AM 9:00 AM Mrs. Mary Lorraine Gilmour † 10:30 AM Cowboy Martin † 12:15 PM Maria Magdalena Libario Francisco 5:00 PM Jason Beaird †
Christmas Cards
Looking for a way to truly relay the meaning of the season as you send greetings and love to family and friends? Knights of Columbus are selling a beautiful selection of CHRISTmas cards in the Atrium following Sunday morning Masses.
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Two months after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, 70% of the island is still in the dark. Christmas is around the corner and we want to bring hope to the hard hit areas in the center of the island. One solar light can light up a home without the need for batteries. We are asking for your generosity in donating a light to help us bring light and hope to the people of Puerto Rico this Christmas season. Inflatable Solar Light Available on Amazon.com from $11.99 It can be shipped directly to Litza Figueroa 14516 Dover Forest Dr. Orlando, FL 32828 Or drop off your Light at St. James Cathedral by December 6. If you have any questions, please call Litza at 321-662-9514.
Carmelite Corner ..An Advent Invitation Advent, a time of prayer and reflection. The Carmelite tradition is one of deepening prayer and personal relationship with Christ. The Eucharist and scripture reading are the food for the journey of encounter and transformation. If you feel called more deeply into this way of life, please consider pursuing a vocation as a Lay Carmelite. The St. James Lay Carmelite community meets the third Saturday of each month after the 8 AM Mass. Meetings include praying the Morning Hours of Christian prayer antiphonally, Lectio Divina (focused reflection on a scriptural passage), discussion and sharing of readings from Carmelite saints. For further information, please text Kathleen at 407-4217769 or email
[email protected].
Dos meses después de que el huracán María azotara a Puerto Rico, el 70% de la isla aún está a oscuras. La Navidad está a la vuelta de la esquina y queremos llevar Esperanza a las zonas más afectadas del centro de la Isla. Una luz solar puede iluminar una casa sin necesidad de baterías. Acudimos a su generosidad, al pedirle una donación de una luz y así nos ayuda a llevar luz y esperanza a la gente de Puerto Rico en esta Navidad. Luz Solar Inflable Disponible en Amazon.com desde $ 11.99 Se puede enviar directamente a: Litza Figueroa 14516 Dover Forest Dr. Orlando, FL 32828 O puede llevar su donación a la Catedral de Santiago antes del 6 de diciembre. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor llame Litza al 321-662-9514.
Stewardship
A Way Of Life For A Grateful Disciple “Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time will come.” - Mark 13:33 We all take things for granted. In particular, we take time for granted. Our lives are so busy, many of us are planning our time - our days, weeks, months, even years in advance. Remember, our time on earth is a gift. None of us knows how long we will be here. Start today and begin thanking God for each and every day. Take time in silence, every day, and listen to what God is saying to you. November 11 & 12 $32,674.70 Thanksgiving $2,623.75 November 25 & 26 $23,263.82
For your convenience, electronic fund transfers and credit card giving is available at stjamesorlando.org.
Thank you for placing God first!
Corresponsabilidad
Modo de vida del discípulo agradecido "Miren, velen y oren; Porque no saben cuándo vendrá el tiempo." Marcos13:33
Todos damos las cosas por sentadas. En particular, tomamos el tiempo por concedido. Nuestras vidas están tan ocupadas, muchos de nosotros estamos planeando nuestro tiempo - nuestros días, semanas, meses, incluso años con antelación. Recuerde, nuestro tiempo en la tierra es un regalo. Ninguno de nosotros sabe cuánto tiempo estaremos aquí. Empieze hoy y comienze a agradecer a Dios por cada día. Tómese un tiempo en silencio, todos los días, y escuche lo que Dios le está diciendo. 11 & 12 de noviembre $32,674.70 Thanksgiving $2,623.75 25 & 26 de Noviembre $23,263.82 Para su conveniencia, donaciones por medio de transferencia electrónica y tarjeta de crédito están disponibles stjamesorlando.org
¡Gracias por poner a Dios primero!
Knights of Columbus, St. James Council, is sponsoring a
FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY Thursday, December 7, 6:30 PM in the Social Hall, following the Vigil Mass for the Immaculate Conception.
All parishioners are invited.
The Knights will be providing ham, turkey, bread, refreshments. Families are asked to bring dessert or fruit salad (last name A-M), vegetable, salad or potatoes (N-Z) for their family and another. The Children’s Choir will be preforming and Santa will make an appearance. Please email
[email protected] if attending with the number of attendees and the number of children (ages, boy/girl) and side dish you will bring.
RETROUVAILLE
If your marriage has become troubled and stressed, unloving or uncaring; if you have grown cold and distant; even if you are divorced or separated, or are thinking about it; Retrouvaille can help. It has helped thousands. Our next program begins January 26, 2018. For more information, call 352-274-4614. This is not counseling or group therapy. All calls and names held in strictest confidence. Please check our website at Retrouvaille.org. St. James School dads: This Monday, December 4 at 5 PM in the middle school building, we'll repeat session 11 - Love is Eternal with dinner served for you and your children. This Friday, December 8 at 6:30 AM in the Social Hall, our Friday morning group will have its 12th session, titled Eternal Love on Earth, with breakfast served. Visit the St. James website under the "Faith Formation" tab for details and like us on our "That Man is You! St. James Cathedral" Facebook page. See you there! Bring a friend.
Pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome With the Franciscan Friars of San Pedro
Assisi † La Verna † Rie Valley † † Rome † Loreto † Siena April 20‐30, 2018 $2,990 per person* (airfare and ground) *Included in Price: – Round trip airfare from Orlando – Accommoda ons including 7 nights in Assisi and two nights in Rome – Con nental breakfast, plus dinner daily – Chartered motor coach (as per i nerary) – Hotel room (2 pilgrims per room) – Local licensed tour guides – Daily Mass – Spiritual reflec ons and prayer For more informa on, contact Faith at 407‐699‐7161,
[email protected] or Bre at bret@s rancispilgrimages.com.
Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción de la Santísima Virgen María
Dia de Precepto
Viernes, 8 de diciembre a las 7:00 PM
Circulo de Oración "Cristo Vive" de la Catedral de Santiago Apóstol. Les invita a participar en Alabanza, Oración, Adoración y recibir bendiciones. Todo los Jueves de 7pm. a 9pm. Para mas información llamar a Carmen 407-4371645 o Celidet 407-649-7233.
Ultreya de la Catedral de Santiago Todos los jueves, 7-8 PM en el “Media Center”
¡Los esperamos!
Para más información, llamar a Monín al 407-601-6172
Desde junio de este año, he proporcionado una serie de pequeñas "catequesis"/reflexiones sobre la Eucaristía. Estas tenían la intención de ayudarnos a entender más el regalo sublime que el Señor nos ha dejado—el regalo de sí mismo en la forma del Pan de Vida y la Sangre de la Eterna Alianza. También tenían la intención de preparar el camino hacia la celebración del Año del Jubileo de Oro de la Diócesis de Orlando, que el Obispo Noonan ha proclamado como el Año de la Eucaristía. El tema del Jubileo es el versículo tomado del Evangelio de Lucas: "Quédate con nosotros, Señor" (Lc 24, 29). Y, lo hace. El Señor Jesús nos acompaña siempre en cada paso y en cada vuelta de nuestro caminar, mientras le permitamos hacerlo. Incluso cuando lo perdemos de vista o nos olvidamos de El, estoy seguro de que el Señor todavía anda silenciosamente a nuestro lado y nos cuida como un amigo amoroso y fiel. Con el primer Domingo de Adviento, comenzamos un nuevo Año Litúrgico. Pensé que también debería comenzar una serie sobre un tema diferente. No es que he agotado lo que debe decirse sobre la Eucaristía. Realmente podríamos pasar el resto de nuestras vidas reflexionando sobre este increíble regalo, y aún no sería suficiente. Sin embargo, en mis oraciones, parece que el Señor me está pidiendo que haga un cambio de tema. Mi trabajo no es agotar ningún tema. Es despertar el apetito e inspirar a aprender más. Por lo tanto, la necesidad de un nuevo tema. ¿Y ahora qué? Extrañamente, pensé en el viaje de los Israelitas en el desierto durante cuarenta años hasta que llegaron a la Tierra Prometida. Dios estaba presente para ellos de una manera concreta en la forma del Arca de la Alianza. Fue un recordatorio visible al pueblo de que Dios caminaba entre ellos y con ellos. En esta arca sagrada, habían tres objetos muy especiales: el bastón de Aarón, un puñado de Maná y las dos tablas de piedra con los Diez Mandamientos. El simbolismo es bastante obvio. El bastón de Aarón encarnaba el sacerdocio—mediador entre Dios y el hombre. El Maná era el pan del cielo que Dios usaba para alimentar a su pueblo. Las tablas eran la prueba de la Alianza entre Dios y el pueblo. Llevando estos símbolos a nuestra realidad presente, el sacerdocio del Padre Miguel, del Padre Chris, y el mío tienen la increíble responsabilidad de presentarse ante Dios para ofrecer Sacrificio e interceder por nuestro rebaño. He hablado largamente sobre la Eucaristía—el Pan de Vida. Me parece apropiado, entonces, dedicar un poco de esfuerzo a reflexionar sobre los Diez Mandamientos—uno de los componentes fundamentales de nuestra fe cristiana. Son los preceptos básicos que Dios no brinda para ayudarnos a mantenernos conectados con El y llevar una vida buena y recta. Hay diez de estos mandamientos. Por lo tanto, pueden estar seguro de que permaneceremos en este tema por un buen tiempo.
San Pedro Christmas Gala Join Bishop Noonan in raising funds for San Pedro Summer Camps. Dinner, live and silent auctions and live entertainment. Participants will be invited to bring an ornament and hang it on the Christmas tree as part of the prayer service. Call 407-671-6322 for ticket information or go to www.sanpedrocenter.org. When: Saturday, December 16, 6 –9 PM Where: San Pedro Spiritual Retreat Center
Since June of this year, I have provided a series of little ‘catechesis’/reflections about the Eucharist. These were intended to help us understand more of the sublime gift that the Lord has left us – the gift of Himself in the form of the Bread of Life and the Blood of the Everlasting Covenant. These were also meant to pave the way for us to look toward the celebration of the Golden Jubilee Year of the Diocese of Orlando, which Bishop Noonan has proclaimed to be the Year of the Eucharist. The theme of the Jubilee is the verse taken from the Gospel of Luke, “Stay with us, Lord” (Lk. 24, 29). And, He does. The Lord Jesus accompanies us always in every step and turn of our journey for as long as we permit Him to do so. Even when we have lost sight of Him or forgotten about Him, I am certain that the Lord still quietly walks by us and watches over us as a loving and faithful friend. With the first Sunday of Advent, we begin a new Liturgical Year. I thought I should also begin a series on a different topic. It is not to say I have exhausted what needs to be said about the Eucharist. We really could spend the rest of our lives reflecting on this awesome gift and that still isn’t enough. However in my prayers, it feels like the Lord is asking me to move on. My job isn’t to exhaust any topic. It is to whet your appetite and thus inspire you to learn more. Hence, the need for a new topic. So, now what? Strangely, I thought about the journey of the Israelites in the desert for forty years until they reached the Promised Land. God was present to them in a concrete way in the form of the Ark of the Covenant. It was a visible reminder to the people that God was walking among them and with them. In this sacred ark, there were three very special objects: the staff of Aaron, a handful of Manna and the two stone tablets inscribing the Ten Commandments. Their symbolism is pretty obvious. Aaron’s staff embodied the priesthood – the office of the mediator between God and man. Manna was the bread from heaven that God used to feed His people. The tablets were the proof of the Covenant between God and the people. Bring those symbols to our present reality. Fr. Miguel’s, Fr. Chris’ and my priesthood carry on that awesome responsibility of standing before God to offer Sacrifice and intercede for our flock. I have spoken at length about the Eucharist – the Bread of Life. It seems fitting then I should spend a bit of effort on reflecting with you on the Ten Commandments – to one of the foundational components of our Christian faith. They are the basic precepts God provided to help us stay connected to Him and lead a good and righteous life. There are 10 of these commandments. Therefore, you can rest assured we stay on this topic for a good while. To be continued…