Hymn Lyrics-December 22, 2024

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 22^nd, 2024

    Starting December 17th, the Church lowers her gaze from the second glorious coming of the Lord Jesus at the end of time to give her full attention to the coming birth of the Divine Christ Child.  In our readings this Sunday St. John the Baptist leaps for joy in his mother’s womb as John meets the Lord Jesus who is concealed in his mother’s womb.  Elizabeth’s words to Mary are a profession of faith, “Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb!  And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” 

     The Letter to the Hebrews for its part, already has its eye on the paschal mystery and the obedience unto death of the Messiah who comes among us. The coming of Christ as human does away with all other sacrifices.  Jesus’ sacrifice is first and foremost a spiritual sacrifice which consists of Jesus complete obedience in doing His Father’s will.  His giving of Himself to the point of bloodshed and death is a sign of that inner sacrifice. 

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You are welcome to watch our 10:00 am Sunday morning Mass on YouTube either live or later Sunday afternoon or evening.

Upcoming Events 

Our parish Simbang Gabi is this Wednesday at 7:00 pm

The rosary for Ann Meyers is this Friday at 6:00 pm at Angeleno Mortuary on Van Nuys Blvd. The Funeral Mass for Ann on Saturday, December 21^st at 12 noon in church with burial at the San Fernando Mission Mission Cemetery. 

The Wagner Ensemble will offer us “A German Christmas” – your favorite German Christmas Carols – with choir and orchestra on Sunday, December 22^nd at 4:00 pm

The Funeral Mass for Marianne Karibian is Monday, December 23^rd 1:00 pm at Holy Cross in Culver City followed by burial. 

Exodus 90 is a marvelous spiritual experience for men seeking Christian freedom.  Exodus 90 begins January 20^th

CHRISTMAS 2024

St. Francis de Sales Parish

Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24th

Mass at 4:00pm

Carols begin at 3:30 pm

Mass at 6:00 pm with Cantor and Organ

Mass at 10:00 pm with St. Francis de Sales Choir

Carols begin at 9:15 pm

Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25th

Mass at 8:00 am with Cantor and Organ

Mass t 10:00 am with St. Francis de Sales Choir

Mass at 12 noon with Cantor and Organ

New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1st Mary, Mother of God

Mass at 8:15 am

Christmas is a beautiful time with many facets.  One aspect of Christmas is generosity and giving.

St. Francis de Sales has several large, unexpected expenses this year.  As you well know, nothing comes cheap any longer. 

We purchased three amps for the church sound system and four speakers.  This is necessary to replace the equipment which dates from the early 1990s.  The cost of these amps and speakers is $13,115.00.  The installation cost will be extra.   

Additional security cameras were installed.    

The statue of St. Francis de Sales in front of the church was vandalized with spray paint three times and needed to be carefully cleaned.

Two areas of the rectory roof were leaking and needed to be replaced.  No one can remember when the rectory roof was replaced last.  It did its job for years and this last winter proved to be too much.  The expense of these two roof areas is $42,000.00

Please remember our parish in your Christmas giving and generosity.   

Please also remember that your donations to our parish are tax deductible.

You can donate online below.

https://membership.faithdirect.net/CA882