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1 December 8th, 2021. The Second Sunday of Advent Love God. Love all People. Make Disciples. Sunday Masses (Sat 5:30 pm) | Sunday 6:30 am, 8 ,10, 12 noon, 5:30 pm | Monday-Friday 8, 12 noon, Saturday 8 am Welcome! Thank you for worshipping with us! and all flesh shall We are not complete without you! see the salvation of God. Lk. 3:6. Office hours: Monday Thursday 8 to 12, 1 to 8 pm Friday 8 to 12, 1-4 pm | Saturday & Sunday Closed 415 Vincent Street | Redondo Beach, CA 90277 December 5|th, Page | 2021 | Photo: Daniele Colucci December 8th Feast of immaculate conception What is the immaculate conception ? The immaculate conception is a catholic dogma that states that Mary, whose conception was brought about the normal way, was conceived without original sin or its Maybe you grew up catholic stain. That's what immaculate means: without stain. Maybe you think of yourself as catholic It's important to understand what the doctrine of the Maybe you haven't been to church in awhile.

2 immaculate conception is and what it is not. Or you are worried that you won't be welcomed here. And maybe it feels awkward and scary Some people think the term refers to Christ's conception to take that first Questions. in Mary's womb without the intervention of a human fa- Doubts. Yearning. But not ther; but that is the Virgin Birth. Others think the immac - sure for what. We get it. ulate We've been there. conception means Mary was conceived by the power of Now we are here. the Holy Spirit, in the way Jesus was, but that, too, is incorrect. Maybe God is calling you, too. The essence of original sin consists in the deprivation of Just as you are. sanctifying grace, and its stain is a corrupt nature. Welcome home. Mary was preserved from these defects by God's grace;. from the first instant of her existence she was in the Holy Day of Obligation Wed., Dec. 8th state of sanctifying grace and was free from the corrupt nature original sin brings.

3 Feast of the immaculate Join us on this Holy Day of Obligation as we celebrate conception of the that Mary was graced over the whole of her life, from Blessed Virgin Mary conception onward. She was in a state of sanctifying Masses: grace from the first moment of her existence. Tuesday, Dec. 7th Vigil - 5:30 pm Adapted from here: Wednesday, Dec. 8th 8am,12 noon, 4:15pm and 7pm On this day we celebrate God's Christmas Boutique preservation of the Blessed Virgin Mary from original sin. December 4th and 5th 9am-3pm in Kavanagh Hall Readings: Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4;. Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12; Luke 1:26-38. Invite Someone to Mass Anointing of the Sick Sun. Dec. 12th The church is again open for quiet prayer from 1:30 pm after noon Mass 7am- 7pm daily. Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament which gives on Our daily Mass is at 8 am and 12 noon Monday-Friday grace as strengthening of body and soul and peace and with the rosary prayed immediately afterward.

4 Courage to overcome the difficulties that are associated Our Saturday Mass is at 8am. with disease, illness and dying. Help others attend Mass and receive the Eucharist; the true body and blood of Christ hidden in the form of a Giving Tree host. Our Giving Tree is set up in the church Vestibule of the Many persons are Interested in attending, but may lack main entrance. We encourage you to stop by the tree transportation. For those unable to attend Mass, please and select an ornament. The ornament will contain the assist them in setting up their computer or iPad or phone age and sex of the child. Return unwrapped gifts on to view the Mass that's posted online daily by 9:30 am. Mon. from 11-2pm at Kavanagh Hall or the parish Reach out to those who have been away, and check on office by Dec. 7th. We use these gifts for our Feed the their well being. Needy Christmas Luncheon as well as to God Bless!

5 Donate to San Miguel our sister parish. Page 2 December 5th, 2021. Community Penance Services - Confession Monday, December 13th at American Martyrs Tuesday, December 14th at St. James Both begin at 7:30 pm Christmas Eve Christmas Day Friday, December 31st 8 am Daily Mass Saturday, December 25th New Year's Eve Mass 5:30 pm 6:30 am Mass Cantor & Piano/Organ Saturday, January 1st 8 am Mass New Year's Day Mass Cantor /Piano/Organ 9 am only Friday, December 24th with Brass Ensemble 4 pm Vigil Mass 10 am Mass Children's Choir Adult Choir with Brass Ensemble 6 pm Vigil Mass Youth Choir 12 Noon Mass Resounding Grace 11 pm Mass Carols begin at 10:30 pm (No 5:30 pm Mass). Adult Choir Parish Office Schedule Friday, December 24th Closed Saturday, Christmas Day Closed Sunday, December 26th Closed Monday, December 27th Closed Tuesday, December 28th 8 am - 8 pm Wednesday, December 29th 8 am - 4 pm Thursday, December 30th 8 am - 4 pm Friday, New Year's Eve Closed Saturday, New Year's Day Closed WOULD YOU LIKE to COMPLETE.

6 Tuesday Night Bible Study YOUR SACRAMENTS? The Tuesday night bible study is currently studying Are you a baptized catholic , but have not yet received Matthew: the Sacrament of Confirmation? If so, contact us about The King and His Kingdom becoming a candidate to complete your Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation). If you have Please join us this Tuesday as not received your First Holy Communion, this class will we cover prepare you to do that as well. Matthew Chapter 10- Our Winter, 2022 series of classes is scheduled to begin Jesus Commissions the Twelve on Thursday, January 6, receive further infor- Please contact Donna Wilson: for mation and details on this process, please contact Dea- additional information. con Bob & Patty Miller at or call us at you know of someone who may Come, share and participate benefit from this process, please feel free to past this in our church Community.

7 Information along. Page 3 December 5th, 2021. Religious Education Snuggle up on the couch together with popcorn and cider and relax with a family movie. If you start early enough Dear Friends and Families of Saint James, that everyone is still awake enough at the end to Happy second Sunday of Advent! Advent, the first engage.. continue the cozy by having a simple season of our church year, is a time where we slow conversation about the movie. down to look for God coming into our world, and it is a The Nativity Story wonderful season to celebrate in your home. The Polar Express The Fourth Wiseman Lighting an Advent wreath at the start of dinner, putting The Grinch Who Stole up a Nativity scene at home, or reading Christmas books It's a Wonderful Life Christmas while snuggling with your children at bedtime are all great Miracle on 34th Street ways to bring the spirit of Advent into your family's daily The Chronicles of Nar- routine.

8 The Bells of St. Mary's nia: The Lion, the Witch, White Christmas Another way to help your children understand the season and the Wardrobe of Advent is to take time to do something for someone The Ultimate Gift Muppet Christmas Carol else. By baking for neighbors, selecting a gift from the The Star A Charlie Brown Giving Tree at church , or donating food to our Feed Christmas the Needy program, you can help your children see how they can bring the light of Christ to others. Conversation Starters: What was your favorite part/line? The Archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life is Were there any artistic elements that you particularly also offering a special online mini-retreat for families on enjoyed? Sunday, December 12, from 5:30-7. Registration is What questions do you have after watching? required. A link can be found on the St. James Office of Did you like the main character?

9 Why/why not? What Religious Education page at We good/bad qualities did he/she have? Did he/she encourage families to attend this wonderful retreat as a make good choices? What were the consequences part of your preparation for Christmas. of those choices? How did this character change Children's Liturgy of the Word will be held next two throughout the movie? Sundays; Dec. 12th and Dec. 19th. We hope to see all our What were the most important relationships in the parish children then! story? Why? Was there faith? Finally, we want to remind our Religious Education Was right/wrong, good/evil recognized as such? families that we will attend Mass on December 8th for the How would Jesus rate this movie? Feast of the immaculate conception of the Blessed Build the ability and habit of reflecting on Virgin Mary. Please arrive between 3:45 and 4pm. what you watch will help your kids be- This Mass takes the place of classes on Tuesday and come responsible consumers of media Wednesday for the week.

10 Then, we are off until January! and increase the impact that worthy films The joy that is so close to the surface in the season of will have on their minds and hearts. Advent, that springs up in unexpected places as Christmas draws near, is a glimpse of God coming into our lives. May this season of Advent bring you and your Sunday School Enrollment family great joy! We're back! Happy Advent! This year, our parish will be offering Sunday School to students ages 3 1/2 to 7 years old in the Red Room at Andrea Sullivan, Director of Religious Education the St. James Preschool. In-person classes will only be offered on Sunday's during the 10 am Mass. All current Human Trafficking Awareness COVID-19 county guidelines will be followed during Traffickers find their victims through a process: instruction. 1. Scouting-for the financial or emotionally vulnerable, For more information regarding the program, enrollment, 2- Manipulation-showering their target with and volunteering, please reach out to the Religious love, romance, and the promise of a better life, Education office at and view the 3.