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Deacon Jim Kramper

Dec

22 2019

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Fr. Felipe Pulido Pastor Fr. Kurt (Conrado) Hadley Parochial Vicar Néstor Chávez Deacon Ana Hernández Parish Secretary a.hernandez@yvn.com Vacant Parish Coordinator Gregg Pleger School Principal Marta Wilson Director of Religious Education Nicolas Nesta Maintenance

SUNDAY MASS | MISAS DEL DOMINGO

8:30 AM - English 11:00 AM - Español 1:00 PM - Español 5:30 PM - English 7:00 PM - Español DAILY MASS | MISAS DIARIAS Monday/Lunes - Friday/Viernes 12:00 PM - Bilingual

Wednesday/Miércoles 6:00 PM - Español

Saturday/Sábado - 9:00 AM

Saint Joseph Catholic Church

212 North 4th Street | Yakima Washington 98901

P: 509.248.1911 | F: 509.248.2604 | www.stjosephyakima.com | Facebook: stjosephyakima

Parish Office Hours/Horarios de Oficina: Mon-Fri (lunes a viernes) 10:00 AM-5:00 PM (Closed 11:30-12:30)

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GOSPEL MEDITATION | MEDITACIÓN DEL EVANGÉLIO DECEMBER 22, 2019

GOSPEL MEDITATION 4th Sunday of Advent Each Advent season, we prepare to welcome Jesus into the inns and stables of our hearts. But Jesus’ coming wasn’t welcomed by everyone with choirs of angels. For St. Joseph, the first coming of Jesus was a bit more complicated. “When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit.” For Joseph, opening his heart (and home) to Jesus meant, at best, appearing to all the world like a man who had impregnated his wife out of wedlock. At worst, he appeared a cuckold, raising the child of another man. God doesn’t always appear the way we expect. For some of us, the birth of Christ is a bit relationally complicated. Perhaps over the past few months, a loved one has died. This Christmas, you’re taking it upon yourself to keep up the traditions and hold the family together. Welcoming Jesus means welcoming grief. Perhaps it’s a difficult relative (or two or three) and it’s all you can do to bite your tongue and swallow your pride while they’re under your roof. Welcoming Jesus means welcoming strife, discord, and tension. Yet “do not be afraid,” the angel says. Do not be afraid. Why? Because we celebrate the birth of “Emmanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” Before Jesus’ earthly ministry would begin, Jesus would lose his father, Joseph. God is with us in our grief. Wherever Jesus went, he stirred up controversy and faced down challenging personalities. God is with us in our stress. The trick is, like Joseph, to allow supernatural grace to prevail. Joseph was a good man, filled with natural virtue in that he didn’t want to “expose [Mary] to shame.” Yet he was prepared to “divorce her quietly” all the same. Our natural abilities only take us so far. Where is receiving Jesus complicated this Christmas season? Are you relying on your own strength to get you through, or are you truly ready to accept the grace of Emmanuel, God with us?

MEDITACIÓN DEL EVANGÉLIO 4º Domingo de Adviento El cuarto Domingo de Adviento prácticamente nos pone ya a las puertas de la Navidad, estemos listos o no. En unos días, celebraremos el nacimiento de nuestro Salvador. La figura importante en este domingo es María que ha concebido por obra del Espíritu Santo y pone al mundo al Emmanuel, Dios-con-nosotros. El Evangelio nos narra la duda de José, disipada por el ángel que Dios envía a él en sueños. “José, hijo de David, no dudes en recibir en tu casa a María, tu esposa, porque ella ha concebido por obra del Espíritu Santo. Dará a luz un hijo y tú le pondrás el nombre de Jesús, porque el salvará a su pueblo de sus pecados.” ¿Cuántas dudas existen aún en la sociedad sobre el Nacimiento del Mesías? “En Navidad Dios se nos dona todo donando a su Hijo, el Único, que es toda su alegría. Y sólo con el corazón de María, la humilde y pobre hija de Sión, convertida en Madre del Hijo del Altísimo, es posible exultar y alegrarse por el gran don de Dios y por su imprevisible sorpresa. Que Ella nos ayude a percibir el asombro —estos tres asombros: el otro, la historia y la Iglesia— por el nacimiento de Jesús, el don de los dones, el regalo inmerecido que nos trae la salvación. El encuentro con Jesús nos hará también sentir a nosotros este gran asombro. Pero no podemos tener este asombro, no podemos encontrar a Jesús, si no lo encontramos en los demás, en la historia y en la Iglesia.” (Papa Francisco).

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LITURGY | LITURGIA

Readings for the week of December 22, 2019

Sunday: Is 7:10-14/ Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [7c, 10b]/Rom 1:1-7/Mt 1:18- 24 Monday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Ps 25:4- 5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14/Lk 1:57- 66 Tuesday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29 [2]/Lk 1:67-79 Wednesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Ps 89:4-5, 16- 17, 27, 29 [2a]/Acts 13:16- 17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18- 25 Midnight: Is 9:1-6/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 11- 12, 13 [Lk 2:11]/Ti 2:11-14/ Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ps 97:1, 6, 11- 12/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6 [3c]/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or Jn 1:1-5, 9-14 Thursday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17 [6]/Mt 10:17-22 Friday: 1 Jn 1:1-4/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11- 12 [12]/Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Saturday: 1 Jn 1:5—2:2/Ps 124:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8 [7]/Mt 2:13-18 Next Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/ Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 [cf. 1]/Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Mt 2:13-15, 19-23

Las lecturas de la semana del 22 de diciembre de 2019

Domingo: Is 7, 10-14/ Sal 24, 1-2. 3-4. 5-6 [7. 10]/Rom 1, 1-7/Mt 1, 18-24 Lunes: Mal 3, 1-4. 23-24/Sal 25, 4-5. 8 -9. 10 y 14/Lc 1, 57-66 Martes: 2 Sm 7, 1-5. 8-12. 14. 16/Sal 89, 2-3. 4-5. 27 y 29 [2]/Lc 1, 67-79 Miércoles: Vigilia, Is 62, 1-5/Sal 89, 4-5. 16-17. 27. 29 [2]/Hch 13, 16- 17. 22-25/Mt 1, 1-25 o 1, 18- 25 Medianoche: Is 9, 1-6/Sal 96, 1-2. 2-3. 11- 12. 13 [Lc 2, 11]/Tit 2, 11-14/ Lc 2, 1-14 Matutina: Is 62, 11-12/Sal 97, 1. 6. 11- 12/Tit 3, 4-7/Lc 2, 15-20 Día: Is 52, 7-10/Sal 98, 1. 2-3. 3-4. 5-6 [3]/Heb 1, 1-6/Jn 1, 1-18 o Jn 1, 1-5. 9-14 Jueves: Hch 6, 8-10; 7, 54-59/Sal 31, 3- 4. 6 y 8. 16 y 17 [6]/Mt 10, 17- 22 Viernes: 1 Jn 1, 1-4/Sal 97, 1-2. 5-6. 11- 12 [12]/Jn 20, 1. 2-8 Sábado: 1 Jn 1, 5—2, 2/Sal 124, 2-3. 4- 5. 7-8 [7]/Mt 2, 13-18 Domingo siguiente: Eclo 3, 2-6. 12-14/ Sal 128, 1-2. 3. 4-5 [cfr. 1]/Col 3, 12-21 o 3, 12-17/Mt 2, 13-15. 19-23

PRAY FOR / OREMOS

Our ill Parish Members and Relatives/ Nuestros Hermanos Enfermos

Richard M. Albin Juan Jose Garcia Araujo

Briana Rivera Amparo Sandoval

If you have someone in your family who is ill, please let us know and we will add them to the

list of people who are ill. Call the office at 509.248.1911.

***** Si usted tiene a alguien en su familia que está

enfermo, por favor háganoslo saber y lo agregaremos a la lista de personas que están enfermas. Llame a la oficina al 509.248.1911.

SEMINARIANS

Bishop Tyson has encouraged us to

pray for vocations to the priesthood and

religious life. Christian Melendez

is in his 2nd Year Theology. Please

keep him and those who are considering

vocations in your prayers.

WELCOME TO SAINT JOSEPH

CHURCH If you are looking for

a church home or if this is your first time

at our parish we invite you to become a

member of Saint Joseph.

Be sure to call the Parish Office at

248-1911 and we will be glad to assist you.

The Nativity of the Lord Our hearts are aglow with the joy of Christmas! Our senses are alive with the season, from the

rich smells of evergreen and gingerbread to the feel of crisp air on our skin and the warmth of a

loved one’s embrace. At some point in the holiday hustle and bustle, take a few moments of quiet. In the silence, reflect on the other senses of

the season. Imagine the cool damp of an animal stable, the earthy smell of hay and feed, and the crisp night air blowing in softly. Imagine kneeling

beside an exhausted, joyful mother and a relieved, protective father. Imagine an infant

wrapped in cloth scraps held out to your open arms. Imagine holding the infant Jesus.

As his eyes meet yours, welcome into your heart the greatest gift of Christmas.

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MISSION | MISIÓN

Upcoming Parish Events Monday/Lunes—Dec 23 12:00 PM Daily Mass 5:30 PM Legion of Mary Tuesday/Martes—Dec 24 12:00 PM Daily Mass 6:00 PM Mass—English 8:00 PM Misa-Español

Wednesday/Miércoles—Dec 25 8:30 AM Mass—English 11:00 AM Mass-Español Thursday/Jueves—Dec 26 12:00 PM Daily Mass

Friday/Viernes—Dec 27 12:00 PM Daily Mass 7:00 PM Grupo de Oración Saturday/Sábado—Dec 28 9:00 AM Daily Mass 4:00 PM Confessions/Confesiónes

Holy Days of Obligation Nativity of Our Lord

Jesus Christ Wednesday, December 25

The Solemnity of Mary, the

Holy Mother of God Wednesday, January 1

Días Santo de Obligación

La Natividad del Señor — Navidad

Miercoles, 25 de diciembre

María, la Santa Madre de Dios

Miercoles, 1 de enero

The Parish Office will be

closed on Wednesday,

December 25 and Thursday,

December 26 in observance

of Christmas

La Oficina Parroquial estará

cerrada el miércoles 25 de

diciembre y el jueves 26 de

diciembre en observación

del Día Navidad

Christmas Mass Schedule The Nativity of the Lord

Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 24 12:00 PM Daily Mass

6:00 PM Vigil Mass—English

Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25

8:30 AM—English

Misas Navideñas La Natividad del Señor

Nochebuena Martes 24 de diciembre 8:00 PM Misa—Español

Día de Navidad Miércoles 25 de diciembre 11:00 AM Misa—Español

Saint Joseph Parish Life Teen Mass / Misa Juvenil

Every Sunday — 5:30 PM

Your offering on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will spread the love of Christ through the

network of Catholic Charities. As the social service arm of the church, Catholic Charities brings hope to life by strengthening families, embracing people, and empowering to thrive. Thank you for prayerfully considering a gift to your neighbors in need this holiday season. To learn more about Catholic Charities’ services throughout Central Washington, visit www.catholiccharitiescw.org.

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FAITH FORMATION | FORMACIÓN EN NUESTRA FE

Classes are held on January 5th and 12th at 10:00 AM in the Grommesch Room. The infant Baptisms will take place on January 26, 2020 during the 8:30 AM Mass.

Parents & Godparents requesting baptism for their child are expected to attend two preparation classes prior to Baptism.

Son dos clases de preparación, son los Jueves 9 y 16 de enero en el Salón Schoenberg a las 7:00 PM y los bautismos se celebrán el Domingo 26 de enero de 2020 después de la Misa de la 1:00 PM. Por favor de registrarse antes en

nuestra oficina o para más información por favor de llamar al 509.248.1911. Favor de no traer niños a las clases de bautismo.

Durante todo el mes de diciembre se estarán tomando las registraciónes

para las jóvenes que deseen tener su Misa de 15ra el próximo año.

Deseamos recordar a todos los padres que deben traer el certificado de la

Primera Comunión de la jovencita en el momento de la registración.

Father Felipe would like to know if you will be celebrating a Silver (25th) Anniversary or

Golden (50th) Anniversary of marriage in the Catholic Church in the year 2020. The purpose

of this information is to honor and recognize the importance of this sacred sacrament. Please let

us know by contacting the Parish office at 509.248.1911 no later than December 31, 2019 to

provide us with your information.

El Padre Felipe le gustaría saber si hay parejas de nuestra parroquia que durante el año 2020,

estarán celebrando 25 años o 50 años de casados por la Iglesia Católica. Hasta este momento no

se esta planeado ninguna Misa especial. El propósito de esta información es para realzar la importancia del sacramento. Favor de llamar a la oficina parroquial antes del 31 de diciembre

para dar su información.

Ten men of the Yakima Diocese were ordained permanent deacons by Bishop Joseph Tyson Saturday morning, December 7th at Holy Family Catholic Church in Yakima. Congratulations to

Deacon Thomas Richard Miller, who is a faithful member of our community. We also extend our congratulations to his wife Susan who accompanied him during his years of preparation for the diaconate. We thank Deacon Thomas and his wife for choosing our parish of Saint Joseph to serve the community. Please keep these men, their wives and families, and the parishes where they live and serve in your prayers as they join Bishop Tyson and the priests of the diocese in ministering to all of us.

FIRST FRIDAY—EXPOSITION AND ADORATION OF THE

BLESSED SACRAMENT

JANUARY 3, 2020

12:35 PM TO 5:00 PM

Join us for First Friday Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration—begins on the

First Friday of every month immediately after the

12:00 PM Mass and concludes at 5:00 PM.

PRIMER VIERNES—EXPOSICIÓN Y ADORACIÓN

DEL SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO

3 DE ENERO DE 2020

Acompáñenos en la Exposición Eucarística y Adoración del Santísimo

Sacramento—comienza el primer viernes de cada mes inmediatamente después de

la Misa de las 12:00 PM y concluye a las 5:00 PM.

Su ofrenda en la Víspera de Navidad y

en el Día de Navidad propagará el amor de Cristo mediante la red de Caridades Católicas. Como la rama de servicio social de la iglesia, Caridades Católicas da esperanza a la vida ayudando a las personas, fortaleciendo a las familias, y capacitándolos para prosperar. Gracias por considerar hacer una donación piadosa para sus vecinos necesitados en esta temporada festiva. Para saber más sobre la red de servicios de Caridades Católicas, visite www.catholiccharitiescw.org.

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MINISTRIES AND GROUPS | MINISTERIOS Y GRUPOS

The Yakima Diocese has a sexual abuse hotline for those who wish to report some incident concerning that issue as regards to a bishop, priest, deacon or diocesan employee or volunteer. Please call (888) 276-4490.

GRUPO DE ORACIÓN

Please let us know of anyone seriously ill who cannot attend Mass. 509.248.1911

Ministerio de Oración

Grupo de Oración, Ríos de Agua Viva

Cristo Jesús te invita al Grupo de

Oración todo los viernes a las

7:00 PM en la Iglesia San José—

Yakima

Para más información del ministerio

favor de comunicarse con Noel o

Marcela Rios—509.930.4715

JAIL MINISTRY—ST. JOSEPH PARISH

The Jail Ministry is facilitated through a network of parish-based volunteers who offer spiritual and emotional assistance to the imprisoned. Jail Ministry Volunteers of the Parish bring the message of hope and the unconditional love of God to the inmates, sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For information regarding the application process for volunteering inside the jails, please contact Steve Menard or Deacon Néstor Chávez.

JAIL MINISTRY

Fellowship Hour after the

8:30 AM Mass

Please come and join us for coffee and delicious donuts from Don’s Donuts & Julie’s Java.

FELLOWSHIP HOUR

Every first Sunday of the month a special collection

is taken for this very important ministry.

Please be generous!

HOMEBOUND MINISTRY

CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY

Wednesdays — 3:00-4:00 PM Every Wednesday at 3 PM our

parishioners gather at the church to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Please join us.

SANDWICH SUNDAY MINISTRY

Please join Marylyn and David the Fourth Sunday of the month after the 8:30 AM Mass. People committed to ending hunger in Yakima

especially among the homeless in our community.

God bless your generosity!

MINISTERIO DE CONVIVENCIAS

El Ministerio de las Convivencias tiene más de 20 años y continua con la misión de la Iglesia de ir por todo el mundo y

anunciar la Buena Nueva. Y como dice el Papa Francisco, “somos una Iglesia en salida”. Todos los sábados alrededor de las 5:00 PM un grupo de parroquianos se juntan en el estacionamiento de la parroquia y empiezan una peregrinación con la Virgen María en la ciudad. Llevan la imagen de la Virgen a una casa donde se reza el rosario y ofrecen cantos y alabanzas y tratan de tener un encuentro con Jesús a través de María.

Para más información del ministerio favor de comunicarse con Mirna Hernández. Llame a la oficina de la Parroquia al 509.248.1911 para recibir información sobre cómo se comunique con Mirna.

For any prayer requests call the group of ladies who are members of the Legion of

Mary at 248-1911 or email: a.hernandez@yvn.com

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

PRAYER HOTLINE

PRAYER INTENTIONS

Sister Janet Strong -Tel: 576-0931, email: annunciation@beitmery.org, our diocesan religious hermit, would like us to know that she is very happy

to pray, before the Blessed Sacrament, for any intentions that

might be referred to her.

PRAYER INTENTIONS

Todos los lunes a las 5:30 PM un grupo de mujeres llenas de fe rezan el

Rosario y leen el libro de la Legión de Maria. Si quieres acompañarlas

comunicarse con la señora Maria del Carmen Ramos—alias La Preciosa.

Newspapers/Papel de Periodico Please bring your newspapers to the

recycle box between 3rd and Lincoln by the front parking lot.

PLEASE, NO CARDBOARD!

stjosephyakima

https://stjosephyakima.com

Saint Joseph — St. Vincent de Paul

Every first Sunday

of the month the

Knights sell food —

all proceeds provide

both financial and

service support to

the Saint Joseph

Parish

community.