Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church Laguna Beach, CA MONTH of the HOLY EUCHARIST Third Sunday of Easter April 19, 2015 Lord, let your face shine on us. Psalm 4 Third Sunday of Easter April 19, 2015 Page 2 Welcome to our Parish MISSION STATEMENT—We, the community of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, located within the larger, diverse and artistic seaside community of Laguna Beach, recognize and celebrate the uniqueness which is grounded in the sacred mysteries and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church and in the history and lives of our individuals, families and leaders. Built on these roots, and in order to see the world as God sees it, we commit ourselves to: being a welcoming sanctuary and a place of prayer and worship, nurturing, assisting, encouraging and serving all those in need, offering all generations opportunities for personal and communal growth, and, by these commitments, to honor our call to evangelization. ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CHURCH 1042 Temple Terrace  Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Phone: (949) 494-9701 Fax: (949) 497-2610 www.stcathchurch.org OFFICE HOURS Mon—Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Fri 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Closed Saturday & Sunday SUNDAY EUCHARIST (MASS) Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m. Sundays: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Spanish, 5:30 p.m. Mon - Sat 8:00 a.m. HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION MASS SCHEDULE 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. CLERGY Rev. Kenneth A. Schmit—Pastor Ext. 111 or [email protected] Rev. Mario Rebamontan—Senior Priest Ext. 112 or [email protected] Deacon Eddie Salgado Ext. 121 or [email protected] EUCHARISTIC ADORATION On the First Friday of each month we gather in prayer and praise before the Blessed Sacrament. Following the 8 a.m. Mass and concluding at 10 p.m. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents of infants requesting information about Baptism may contact the parish office. Infant baptisms are celebrated on the second Saturday of the month. CELEBRATION OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS At the time of death, a family member should contact the parish office, as soon as possible, to arrange the date and time for the Funeral Liturgy. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples must begin preparation for their Sacrament at least six months prior to their proposed wedding date. Please call the parish office for more information. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK The third Saturday of each month after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. In the event of serious illness or medical emergency, Anointing of the Sick and Eucharist may be arranged by contacting the parish office CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Rev. Gabriel Stack, O. Praem—Sunday Assistance Adults requesting information about full initiation and communion with the Roman Catholic Church (the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation) may contact the office for more info. PARISH STAFF SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Donna Beam-Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Ext. 113 or [email protected] Susan Daley-Ministry Coordinator/Office Manager Ext. 118 or [email protected] Carmela Davidheiser-Parish Bookkeeper Ext. 124 or [email protected] Lisa Marcus-Parish Administrator Ext. 131 or [email protected] Charles Stephenson-Director, Music Ministry [email protected] Gina Stewart-Director, Youth Religious Education/ Informacion en Espanol Ext. 119 or [email protected] Saturdays: 4:00—5:00 p.m. (or by appointment) ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA PARISH SCHOOL (Kindergarten—8th Grade) 30516 So. Coast Hwy w Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Phone: (949) 494-7339 Fax: (949) 376-5752 www.stcathschool.org Mike Letourneau—School Principal Ext. 211 or [email protected] Renea Sendele—School Secretary Ext. 210 or [email protected] Jackie Batho—Administrative Asst. Ext. 213 or [email protected] Carmela Davidheiser—Bookkeeper Ext. 212 or [email protected] Third Sunday of Easter April 19, 2015 Page 3 At Our Parish MOTHER’S DAY NOVENA ST. CATHERINE A novena is a series of prayers that are said for nine straight days, usually as a prayer of petition but sometimes as a prayer of thanksgiving. OF SIENA COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC Our Mother’s Day Novena will start May 1st. WOMEN Cards are available in the back of the Church. Please be sure to fill out and return in the collection basket or drop off in the parish office. SAVE THE DATE May 3— Bake Sale after Masses on Sunday May 12— Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show (by Chico’s) at Tivoli, Too!, 11:30 a.m. 2015 PASTORAL SERVICES APPEAL PROGRESS REPORT # # of of Regis- Pledges tered as of Families April 1, 2015 815 40 Diocesan Goal $77,000 Parish Goal Pledge Amount Amount Paid as of as of April 1, April 1, 2015 2015 $100,000 $44,036 $31,186 Third Sunday of Easter April 19, 2015 Readings of the Week Page 4 Saints & Special Observances READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Sunday: Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday of Easter Tuesday: St. Anselm Wednesday: Administrative Professionals Day; Earth Day Thursday: St. George; St. Adalbert Friday: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen; National Arbor Day Saturday: St. Mark SAVORING THE EXPERIENCE One of the wonderful things about vacations is the time we spend two or three weeks afterward savoring the experience, sharing vacation photos and memories with our family and friends. This kind of reflection puts us back in touch with the original experience and reminds us of the relaxation and wonder the vacation afforded us. Today, on the Third Sunday of Easter, the Church blesses us with reminders of what we celebrated two Sundays ago. All three readings are reflections on the meaning of the death and resurrection of Christ. One of the threads running through these reflections is that the purpose of the Lord’s suffering, death, and resurrection was to save us, to forgive our sins. We are given fifty days to ponder this reality—fifty days to savor the experience of Christ’s dying and rising for us. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Please pray for the sick: Olga Ainagas Rex Brady Rebecca Brady Conor Davis R enee DiVicino Paul Freeman Judy Friesen Thomas Garcia Barbara Gullo Marko Mani Evlyn Mark Hiroko Nishimaya Leo O’Gorman Bob Sachs Eleanor Schmidt Hubert Segard Jacqui Slevin Halina Stanaland Armando Ybarra Tencha Ybarra Kevin Zelko Mass Intentions—8:00 a.m. Mass Mon: Adrian Verdult (D) Tue: Wed: Patrick Cory (D) Thurs: Fri: Sat: Mark Sewall (D) Pray for those in the Armed Forces: Erin Bevacqua, Lieutenant, USMC Evan Dineen, Capt., USAF Third Sunday of Easter April 19, 2015 Page 5 Ministries MINISTRY DIRECTORY Altar Servers Art & Environment Contemplative Prayer Susan Daley Virginia Atherton Valerie Sinkus Detention Extraordinary Ministers Extraordinary Ministers To Sick & Homebound Homeless Shelter Dinners Intercessory Prayer Group Harry Allen Susan Daley Susan Daley Lisa Staight Valerie Sinkus Jovenes Para Cristo Teresa Jimenez Luis Torres Lectors Men’s Fellowship Music Orange Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Prayer Line Religious Education RCIA Respect Life Susan Daley Joe Bevacqua Charles Stephenson Linda Blackburn and Connie Casey Parish Office Gina Stewart Donna Beam Peggy Long/ Susan Daley Susan Daley Parish Office Ron Kreber Susan Daley Rosemary Watson Sacristans Sick & Homebound Visits Sunday Hospitality Ushers Women’s Council Ministry Coordinator: 494-9701, x118 497-1904 949-295-9526 [email protected] 949-497-0977 494-9701, x118 494-9701, x118 949-852-4442 949-295-9526 [email protected] 949-891-3571 949-632-8082 [email protected] 494-9701, x118 714-747-3122 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 494-9701 494-9701, x119 494-9701, x113 494-9701, x118 494-9701, x118 494-9701 [email protected] 494-9701, x118 [email protected] Susan Daley, 494-9701, x118 or [email protected] BOYS AND GIRLS YOU ARE NEEDED . . . YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN OUR ALTAR SERVER MINISTRY The next training session with Father Ken is: Tuesday, April 28, 3:30 p.m. in the church Our Altar Server Ministry is open to all parish boys and girls in the 4th grade and up who have made their First Communion. This ministry offers young people the chance to actively participate in one of the Church’s most important ministries; assisting the priest at the altar. Please call Susan Daley at 494-9701, ext. 118 or email [email protected] to get more information and sign up for upcoming training session. Week of April 6 - 12, 2015 Envelopes Loose Credit Cards Total $ 3,744 $ 5,391 $ 1,793 $10,928 Third Sunday of Easter April 19, 2015 Page 6 Around the Diocese SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA . . . Do you feel an interior call to grow in holiness? These classes, offered at St. Peter Chanel in Hawaiian Gardens and given over a 10-week period, will greatly intensify your spiritual life and your desire to go to Heaven. Come and learn the real purpose of your life, and how to achieve it through selfknowledge, self-discipline, deep prayer, and discernment of spirits. You’ll see miracles happen in your life! There is no charge for the program and all materials are provided. Donations are accepted. Each meeting lasts 2-2.5 hours. To register online, go to www.spcomv.com. For more information, please contact Father Ed Broom, OMV at St. Peter Chanel, Mary Martorana at [email protected] or Veronica Ayson at (562) 924-7591. FUN AND FABULOUS MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON You are invited to the 10th Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show sponsored by Catholic Charities Auxiliary (CCA), Chapter 4-5 (South County). Your support will help Catholic Charities of Orange County continue its Mission to strengthen family and community, support parish ministries and extend God’s love to all. DATE: May 8, 2015 TIME: 10:00—12:00 (social) 12:00 (lunch seating) WHERE: El Adobe Restaurant San Juan Capistrano COST: $40.00 for CCA Members $45.00 for non-members* Make checks payable to CCA and mail to: Teress Weber 30291 Via Festivo, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Opportunities—Free Champagne! 10% discount on Chico’s women’s clothing (San Juan Capistrano store), door prizes, opportunity drawings, pre-loved jewelry sale! Questions? Call Teress at 949-488-3872 *Non-members, call Josie at 714-761-6375 MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Just before summer begins, why not make a Marriage Encounter weekend to put that spark and romance that has maybe gone out, back in your marriage? Our next scheduled weekend will be May 29-31. For more information please contact Jim or Cheryl at (949) 551-9156 or John and Maggie Lee at (714) 873-5136. Sign-up is also available at ocwwme.org. Third Sunday of Easter April 19, 2015 Page 7 Renewing Our Commitment National Child Abuse Prevention Month In an effort to raise awareness of the suffering caused by child abuse and neglect, Congress and the President designated April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in 1983. Since that time religious, public service, philanthropic and other organizations that care deeply for the welfare of children have marked April as a special time for highlighting and renewing their commitments to the care and protection of children and young people. As your Bishop nothing is more important to my pastoral mission than to Provide the utmost care for those who need it most. From counseling the needy to extending financial aid to caregivers, our Church and Diocese are committed to the physical, spiritual and social well-being of everyone we encounter. This is particularly true for the children we seek to support, guide and care for. It is important to me and our diocese that we mark this national observance by recalling and reinforcing our steadfast commitment to creating and maintaining safe environments for children in our schools, parishes and other facilities. The Diocese of Orange takes this task very seriously, as does the broader Church. We employ a comprehensive background screening for all adults likely to be in contact with children—already over 75,000 have been vetted. This process allows for the collection of a wide variety of past screening data, including extensive backgrounds checks and fingerprinting, and is designed to enhance already in—place diocesan policies. Our diocese additionally requires all clergy, employees, and volunteers to undergo Safe Environment Training. In 2014 alone, the Diocese trained 286 priests, 115 deacons, 1,664 teachers and more than 25,519 school employees and volunteers. Our schools and Religious Education classes at parishes and diocesan centers also provide Safe Environment education for children. This procedure is suited to their age and level of understanding. In 2014, nearly 44,000 children participated in this critically important awareness program. Please join me in recognizing the tireless efforts put forth by those involved in the development and implementation of all initiatives for the protection of children and young people. Keep them in your prayers and remember that care for others is a duty and a gift. By sharing our concern and becoming responsible for the safety and well-being of those who come into our care is a spiritual act we can be proud of, every day. The Church has worked hard to protect children and remains vigilant in protecting and caring for our most cherished resource. Much has been done, but more needs to be done. Until abuse is no longer a part of society, I and our Church will continue these efforts to protect children, youth and vulnerable adults. Column printed in Orange County Catholic newspaper Third Sunday of Easter April 19, 2015 Page 8 RCIA MYSTAGOGY Mystagogy is the final period in the RCIA process and follows Easter Sunday. It is a Greek word meaning “guiding into mystery”. The time period is the 50 days of Easter and ends on Pentecost. It is a time for the neophytes and newly initiated to grow in deepening their experience of the reception of the sacraments and their faith. This happens through meditation on the Gospels, sharing in the Eucharist, doing works of charity and reflecting on their experiences throughout the process of RCIA. Also, “to strengthen them the community of the faithful, should give them thoughtful and friendly help” (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). In addition, our newly initiated will be giving “witness” talks about their journey of faith through the process of RCIA. We thank you for how you have held them in prayer and the ways in which you have reached out to welcome them. You will be able to identify our adult neophyte, Sarah Boone, who will be wearing her white robe at mass. Many blessings, Donna Beam, RCIA Director Saint Catherine of Siena Parish School News Now Enrolling for the 2015-2016 Academic Year! Saint Catherine Of Siena Parish School Educating The Next Generation Of Decision Makers Saint Catherine School is rooted in a rich 57-year history based on unparalleled academic excellence for grades K-8, as well as a newly introduced Transitional Kindergarten program for students turning four years old by September 1. Call the school office for information or schedule a tour: 949-494-7339 or visit www.stcathschool.org 30516 South Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach Tercer Domingo de Pascua 19 de abril de 2015 Page 9 Lecturas y Noticias TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE LA PALABRA DE DIOS HOY Los cristianos somos ¡testigos de Cristo resucitado! Testimoniamos todo lo relacionado con Jesús de Nazaret quien murió en una cruz, fue sepultado y resucitó al tercer día. Debemos ser personas que cantan y gritan ¡Resucitó, Aleluya! Tan importante es la resurrección de Cristo que, mientras tenemos cuarenta días de Cuaresma hay cincuenta días de Pascua en el calendario cristiano. Durante esta época, domingo tras domingo mediante la proclamación del Evangelio se nos transmiten escenas de Cristo, quien cada ocho días se aparecía a sus discípulos confirmando cada Domingo que en verdad había resucitado, instruyéndolos para que pudieran ser verdaderos testigos de su resurrección. Y ¿tú? ¿Cuán buen testigo eres? Un buen testigo da testimonio de lo que ha visto, escuchado y experimentado. Para ser testigo de Cristo hay que verlo, escucharlo y experimentarlo. La Iglesia nos da la oportunidad de verlo, escucharlo y experimentarlo diariamente, en especial durante el domingo. Esto es posible sólo si durante la semana vives con el corazón abierto. Abierto para ver, escuchar y experimentar a Jesús en tu hogar, en tu trabajo, entre tus parientes y amistades. El tiempo de Pascua es un tiempo de mistagogia. Mistagogia es una palabra antigua, que simplemente significa “iniciar o introducir en los misterios”. Durante el tiempo de Pascua la Iglesia despliega los misterios de la pasión, muerte y resurrección de Cristo a fin de que los recién bautizados, así como toda la comunidad de creyentes, puedan entender más de lleno el significado del misterio pascual. Las Escrituras de hoy nos ofrecen a todos nosotros una lección de mistagogia. El lugar de Jesús en la historia de la salvación lo recuenta san Pedro en la primera lectura y lo interpreta el mismo Jesús en el pasaje del Evangelio. Como los estudiantes que se sientan a los pies de su maestro, reunámonos alrededor de la mesa de la Palabra de Dios y pidámosle que abra nuestro corazón y nuestra mente para tener un sentido renovado del significado del misterio pascual en nuestra vida. Traducido de Saint Margaret Sunday Missal derechos de autor © J. S. Paluch Company —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. SABOREA LA EXPERIENCIA Una de las cosas maravillosas sobre las vacaciones es que después de nuestro regreso nos pasamos dos o tres semanas saboreando la experiencia, compartiendo las fotos y recuerdos con nuestra familia y amistades. Esta clase de reflexión nos vincula nuevamente a la experiencia original y nos hacer volver a vivir el descanso y las maravillas que la vacación nos proporcionó. Hoy, el Tercer Domingo de Pascua, la Iglesia nos da la bendición de unos recordatorios de lo que celebramos hace dos domingos. Las tres lecturas son reflexiones del significado de la muerte y resurrección de Cristo. Uno de los hilos que unen a estas reflexiones es que el propósito del sufrimiento, la muerte y la resurrección del Señor fue para salvarnos y perdonar nuestros pecados. Tenemos cincuenta días para contemplar esta realidad –cincuenta días para saborear la experiencia de la muerte y resurrección de Cristo por nosotros. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Tercer Domingo de Pascua 19 de abril de 2015 Page 10 Lecturas y Noticias LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 6:8-15; Sal 119 (118):23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Martes: Hch 7:51 — 8:1a; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Miércoles: Hch 8:1b-8; Sal 66 (65):1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Jueves: Hch 8:26-40; Sal 66 (65):8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Viernes: Hch 9:1-20; Sal 117 (116):1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Sábado: 1 Pe 5:5b-14; Sal 89 (88):2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mc 16:15-20 Domingo: Hch 4:8-12; Sal 118 (117):1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18 Tercer Domingo de Pascua 19 de abril de 2015 Sólo tú, Señor, eres mi tranquilidad. — Salmo 4:9 LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Pedro da testimonio a la gente de que Jesús ha sido glorificado y deberán reformar sus vidas (Hechos 3:13-15, 17-19). Salmo — En ti, Señor, confío. Aleluya (Salmo 4). Segunda lectura — Jesucristo intercede ante el Padre por nuestos pecados (1 Juan 2:1-5a). Evangelio — Jesús se aparece a los discípulos y los envía a predicar la penitencia para el perdón de los pecados (Lucas 24:35-48). LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Tercer Domingo de Pascua Martes: San Anselmo Miércoles: Día de la Tierra; Día de los Administradores Profesionales Jueves: San Jorge; san Adalberto Viernes: San Fidel de Sigmaringa; Día del Árbol Sábado: San Marcos BAUTISMOS Información para los que se preparan para el Bautismo. Clases de preparación: Las clases son impartidas el segundo domingo de cada mes en cuarto B a las 11:00 en la parroquia de Santa Catalina con cita. La aplicación Bautismal debe ser completada antes de la clase. ¿Quién debe atender la clase? Los padres y padrinos deben atender una clase de bautismo. Donde debería realizarse el Bautismo: El lugar más apropiado para bautizar a un niño es en la Iglesia de la parroquia donde los padres atienden Misa y son registrados. Bautismos: Nuestros bautismos de infantes son programados mensualmente el tercer sábado de cada mes a las 10:00 en la iglesia de St. Catalina de Siena. Los padres deben ser miembros de la parroquia de Santa Catalina y los padres necesitan venir a la oficina de la parroquia para la aplicación Bautismal. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta o necesita información adicional, por favor contáctenos al (949) 4949701 ext. 119 o también puede contactar Gina Stewart en [email protected].