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19 December 2021
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Saint Anne
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PARISH STAFF
Msgr. Mike Heher | Pastor | pastor@stannesealbeach.org
Fr. John Shimotsu | Parochial Vicar | pv@stannesealbeach.org | 562-431-0721 EXT 11
Fr. Robert Vidal | Pastor Emeritus | Fr.bob@stannesealbeach.org
Amy Papageorges | Faith Formation | dre@stannesealbeach.org | 562-431-0721 Ext. 16
Rhea Garalde | Youth Ministry/Confirmation | ym@stannesealbeach.org | 562-431-0721 Ext. 15
Vikki Lyons | Office Manager | office@stannesealbeach.org | 562-431-0721 Ext. 10
MASSES: SATURDAY 5 PM; SUNDAY 8:00 AM, 10 AM, NOON & 4 PM; DAILY: 9:00 AM
CONFESSIONS: Monday - Saturday 8:30-8:50 AM
OFFICE HOURS 8:00 AM—2:00 PM
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CALL 562-431-0721, EXT 10
www.stannesealbeach.org
2 19 December 2021
READING
Today, while looking for her personal website
something in my desk at lists her religion as
home, I came across a “none.”
postcard on which I had Pico Iyer believes shar-
written the following
ing and receiving books
questions: constitutes the best
Is this the kind of writing conversations of his
you want to read? Is it life.
The Road His books
to Emmaus often
by Jorge Cocco
clear? Does it tell the truth? reflect his experience of
Can the reader go from foreign places. If you
point to point? Is it beauti- don’t do a lot of travel-
ful? ing anymore but wish
I don’t remember why I you could, try Tropical
Greg Olsen
wrote them down or when but I do know that these are Classical in which he
questions I consider whenever I write. visits a holy city in Ethiopia, where hooded worship-
pers practice a Christianity that has remained un-
My days of writing this weekly essay are drawing to a changed since the Middle Ages.
close. I am grateful that so many of you have comment-
ed positively about the topics I rendered on this page. Brian Doyle, another best-selling and award-winning
So I decided to share with you some possible authors essayist, knew that the heartbeat of Catholicism is
whom you may want to read in the New Year. They found in parish halls, at potluck dinners, and within a
have been my inspirations. believing community. Try The Thorny Grace of It; And
Other Essays for Imperfect Catholics.
A poet who is devoted to the natural world is Wendell
Berry. His This Day: Collected and New Sabbath Poems Finally, there is the inimitable fourteenth century Per-
offers a selection of his poems that flowed also from his sian poet, Hafiz. His writing expands the mystical,
practice of taking long Sunday walks. healing dimensions of poetry. The Gift contains 250
of his unforgettable lyric poems.
Night of the Confessor: Christian Faith in an Age of Uncer-
tainty by the Czech parish priest, Tomáš Halík, who P.S. Each year in October The Best American Essays of
lived through the political oppression and intolerance … are published. The essays are chosen from many
of religion that defined Communist Czechoslovakia. publications by a different guest editor each year.
He draws from this experience to remind readers that That’s where I have found new writers with surprises
not only does a crisis lead to deeper understanding but and well known authors at their best. It is part of an
also that any living religion is a changing religion. annual series of books that includes the best travel
writing, the best food writing, and the best mystery
An excellent writer of essays, Annie Dillard, is a winner and suspense writing.
of the Pulitzer Prize. Holy the Firm and The Abundance
are two books that display her sense of holiness though Msgr. Mike
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OUR PARISH
OUR MISSION: WOMEN’S GUILD
Saint Anne Church exists to help us
become disciples of Jesus Christ who The 2022 Board is at work
connect with God, grow in faith, on all of our activities for the
New Year—but we turn now
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE to our families, as we
celebrate Advent. May your
Dear Parishioners, hearts be filled with the gifts of hope, peace, joy
This has not been any easy year for many. Faced with and love for the coming of Jesus’ birth.
disease, fire, and floods, as well as civil strife and MEMBERSHIP
political divisions, our grip on how our ordinary lives Applications for 2022 are available in the back of
could be lived has been strained. Sometimes we might the Church and at our meetings. For further
start to wonder if the world has turned apocalyptic. Membership information, please call Jolinda
This great annual feast of Christmas changes our Mailangi at 714-655-6348.
attention to the presence of the Lord Jesus with us.
With joy, let us welcome him into our world once KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
again.
GENERAL MEETING
The late eminent theologian, Karl Rahner SJ, once said, All interested Catholic men are invited to attend
“Light the candles. They have more right to exist than our Council meetings. Meetings are typically held
all the darkness. It is the Christmas that lasts forever.”
the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Food and
Blessed Christmas, beverages are served following the meeting. Our
Msgr. Mike Heher, Pastor, Fr. John Shimotsu, next meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 3rd.
Parochial Vicar, Fr. Bob Vidal, Pastor Emeritus and Fr.
You may contact Grand Knight Ed Ivora for more
Edward Jablonski
information at 714-743-2610.
DONUT SUNDAY
CONFESSIONS Come join fellow
20-24 December parishioners and friends for
8:30—8:50 AM coffee and donuts on Sunday,
December 19th in the Parish
CHRISTMAS MASSES Hall following the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Masses.
24 December FOOD DRIVE
3:30 PM Christmas Story Our annual Christmas Food
4:00 PM Children’s Vigil Mass Drive ends this weekend.
6:00 PM Vigil Mass Donations of non-perishable
25 December canned goods, boxed goods and
8:00 AM Christmas Mass monetary donations are needed
10:00 AM Christmas Mass to help those in need. We are
12:00 noon Christmas Mass typically able to provide both boxes of food and
Solemnity of the Holy Family money to those local families in need. Drop off on
26 December your way into Mass or after Mass at our table
8:00 AM Mass outside the Church. Thank you in advance for your
10:00 AM Mass generosity. For additional information contact
12:00 noon Mass Greg Sommer at 951-201-3300.
4:00 PM Mass
"Help Us Help Those In Need"
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CALENDAR
CALENDAR POINSETTIAS NEEDED
Help to make our church look gorgeous for
Christmas by donating poinsettias of any color or
size! Please bring the week of Christmas only from
December 19 to December 24. Thank you for your
generosity each year. Call 562-431-0721 or email
faithformation@stannesealbeach.org.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
8:00—Mass
10:00—Mass
10:00—Mass for sick and homebound on YouTube/FB
Noon—Mass
4:00—Mass
MONDAY, DECEMBER 20 DROP OFF BETWEEN
8:30—Confessions DECEMBER 19-24
9:00—Mass
9:45-1:30—Private Prayer in Church
4:00—Faith Formation Grades 6-8 CHILD SHEPHERDS & ANGELS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21
8:30—Confessions
9:00—Mass Shepherds and Angels
9:45-1:30—Private Prayer in Church ages 4 to 7 are needed at
3:00—Faith Formation Grades 1-5 the Children’s
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22 Christmas Eve Mass. No
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MSGR. MIKE! rehearsals, make your
8:30—Confessions own simple costume.
9:00—Mass
Out of town family and
9:45-1:30—Private Prayer in Church
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23 friends are welcome to join in the fun! Sign up
8:30—Confessions today at:
9:00—Mass
9:45-1:30—Private Prayer in Church faithformation@stannesealbeach.org
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24
OFFICE CLOSED
8:00—Holy Hour
OFFICE CLOSED
8:30—Confessions
9:00—Mass
3:30—Christmas Story
4:00—Children’s Vigil Mass
6:00—Vigil Mass
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25
NO CONFESSIONS
8:00—Mass
10:00—Mass
12:00 noon—Mass
Don’t miss out on the last Advent Penance Service at
St. John the Baptist—Costa Mesa at 7:00 PM December 22
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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
LONG BEACH VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION HOSPITAL
Mental Health Treatment Center - Gateway for
mental health treatment - contact triage nurse at
562-826-5737 Outpatient Psychiatry Program - 562-
826-5603 Substance Abuse Treatment Center - 562
-826-5610 The Program for Traumatic Stress - 562-
826-8000 (x 5308)
Women’s Mental Health Center - 562-826-8000
(x4919)
We provide, free of charge, suicide
prevention and crisis intervention SOLDIER’S PROJECT - Connects post
telephone hotline which offers 9/11 combat veterans with mental
nonjudgmental peer counseling and health services - 818-761-7438
Godly love to anyone seeking help, STRENGTH IN SUPPORT – Provides confidential
365 days a year, around the clock. No mental health services to military and veterans. 949
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Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,
Schizophrenia, Social Phobias, and Suicide Preven-
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OUR FAITH
MASS INTENTIONS TENDING TO THE FLOCK
12/19 8am Virginia Fairman Hepp BAPTISM:
10am For the People of the Parish Contact the Parish Office to arrange for baptism.
Baptisms for children under 7 years of age are held
Noon Ruben Robles
on Saturdays at 11 a.m. Baptism preparation classes
4pm Elsie Avanda Guevara for parents and Godparents are available via Zoom.
12/20 9am Douglas Alan Campbell FAITH FORMATION FOR GRADES 1-8:
12/21 9am Stacey Stanton Taylor For information about Faith Formation programs,
12/22 9am Gabriella Holt, special intention please call 562-431-0721 ext. 16 or email
12/23 9am Jim Swearingen faithformation@stannesealbeach.org.
CONFIRMATION:
12/24 9am Joseph Hunter Lyons,
For information about our Youth Ministry
special intention programs, please call 562-431-0721 ext. 15 or email
4pm Madalena Ty Bui ym@stannesealbeach.org.
6pm Msgr. Michael Heher, MARRIAGE:
special intention An appointment with one of our priests to begin
12/25 8am Byron & Rose Wedemeyer & family, marriage preparation must be made at least 6
months before the desired wedding date.
special intention
FUNERAL:
10am For the People of the Parish Please contact the Parish Office to inquire about
Noon Linh Khong funerals before finalizing arrangements with a
mortuary.
(Rest in God’s love and peace)
PASTORAL CARE:
If you, or someone you know, would like to have a
PLEASE PRAY FOR: pastoral visit or wish to have their name placed on
Jack Anderson, Katherine Anderson, Jeff our prayer net, or in the bulletin, please contact the
Ballas, Margaret Bennett, Marlene Parish Office.
Blackford, Dorothy Ceballos, Jackie ANOINTING OF THE SICK:
Chambers, Pat Clustka, the Conboy Family, Jim The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is not
Donckels, Barbara Donnelly, John Donnelly, Kevin just for the end of life. It is the Sacrament for the
Donnelly, Jim Ferguson, Jerome Gendron, Pat healing of body and soul that is administered to the
Giacomi, Hoda Hamaoui, Marilyn Johnson, Mary faithful because of illness, wounds, or the
Kiely, Mary Kunz, Joseph Hunter Lyons, Mary vulnerabilities of age. Please contact the parish via e
Maskell, Larry Nauman, Hal Noring, Cathy Oliver, -mail pv@stannesealbeach.org or phone 562-431-
Kathy Purcell, Linda Rahl, Julie Rivera, Rosemarie 0721 extension 10.
Sweet, Russell Taylor, L. Tanguay, Fr. Bob Vidal, Bob CONFESSION:
Wagner, Lauren Williamson, Joan Wolfelt, Joseph The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered from
Yongvanich and Zach Zonni. 8:30 a.m. until 8:50 a.m. Monday through
Saturday. Those unable to go to
PRAYER NET Confession at this time are welcome to
Do you need prayers for yourself or for a family mem- schedule an appointment, call 562-431-
ber or friend? Our Prayer Net Ministry is here for you. 0721 ext. 10.
You may drop off your requests in the box in church
or send your prayer requests to:
mimi.m4286@gmail.com
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KNIGHTS OFBLESSING
ADVENT COLUMBUS CHRISTMAS
FOR YOUR FOODHOME
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ENDS THIS WEEKEND, DEC. 19TH
DONATIONS OF NON-PERISHABLE CANNED GOODS, BOXED
GOODS AND MONETARY DONATIONS ARE NEEDED TO HELP
THOSE IN NEED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY.
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