Pastor Rev. John E. Janze Parochial Vicar Rev. Kiet Ta Parochial Vicar Emeritus Rev. William Krekelberg Weekend Assistants Rev. Joseph Horn, O Praem Rev. Joseph Justice Deacons Deacon Tony & Mrs. Mary Patronite Deacon Stan & Mrs. Fran Necikowski Deacon Tin & Mrs. UyenLan Nguyen Deacon Leonard & Mrs. Nancy Sun Deacon John & Mrs. Michelle Selig

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Office Information: Office: 949-551-8601 After hours emergency: 949-228-2127 Fax: 949-551-5879 Religious Education: 949-551-8029 Youth Ministry: 949-551-8602 Office Hours by Phone: The parish office is closed to the public, and answering the phones during the following times: Monday-Saturday: 9:00am-2:00pm

SAINT THOMAS MORE

CATHOLIC PARISH 51 Marketplace Irvine, CA 92602 · 949-551-8601 · www.stmirvine.org

Welcoming all, we, the Spirit-filled parish of St. Thomas More, value our Roman Catholic faith by celebrating the sacraments, breaking open the Scriptures, and joyfully offering ourselves in service to others. Under the inspiration of our patron saint, we seek to build a caring community that embraces the values he modeled of friendship, integrity and courageous love of God.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bishop Kevin Vann announced that all daily and Sunday public Masses have been suspended. All Catholics in the Diocese of Orange are dispensed from the obligation of attending Mass. A decision on when public Masses will resume will be made in coordination with state and local public authorities.

“Drive-up” Confessions: Fr. Kiet Ta and Fr. Joseph Horn will resume Confessions on Saturday, April 25th, from Noon to 2:00 pm and will continue every Saturday thereafter.

Please visit our website at www.stmirvine.org for the most current information.

Subject to change based on Diocesan and CDC updates

MASS INTENTIONS Monday 4/13

8:00AM Thomas Rogers

Tuesday 4/14

8:00AM Edward Baldyga

Wednesday 4/15

8:00AM Barbara Catiller

Thursday 4/16

8:00AM Joseph Carrig

Friday 4/17

8:00AM President Donald Trump

Saturday 4/18

Sunday 4/19

4/20

8:00AM

4:30PM

9:30AM 8:00AM

†Lenida Ventus Marie & Sonny Obillos †Laurie Anne Connelly †Grace Zyee †Josephina de la Cruz Pro Populo Raymond Muñoz Dr. Florence Mangune ProPopulo †Frank & Agnes Gilmore †Lissete Valenzuela Joanna Marconi Janice LaVelle Michele Wills †Cesar Chan †Emilio de la Cruz

Friday 4/24

8:00AM †Andrew Hays

Saturday 4/25 Sunday 4/26

8:00AM 4:30PM 9:30AM 11:00AM

†Dan Birmingham †Mary Jean Lambert †Melvin Saputra †Dan VanDorpe Pro Populo

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — All who believed were devoted to the teachings of the apostles, the communal life, the breaking of the bread, and prayer (Acts 2:42-47). Psalm — Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting (Psalm 118). Second Reading — God has given us an undiminished inheritance, safeguarded for us in heaven (1 Peter 1:3-9). Gospel — The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and the Spirit. The absent Thomas doubts (John 20:19-31). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-9; Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Sunday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35

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My Dear People, Today’s theme on the Readings: GET REAL! Those of us who flatter ourselves that we have a “realistic” view of the world may listen to the first reading today and say, “Get real!” when we hear Luke’s account of the early, Elysian days of the Christian movement. All seems to be rosy, lots of wonders are performed, everyone shares selflessly, they eat together in “exultation,” and the Lord added to their numbers? Well, who wouldn’t be attracted to a group like this? From the wind that swept through the upper room at Pentecost as the Spirit of God blew over the face of the waters in Genesis, and the fire that appeared over each disciple as the light appeared at the dawn of creation, Luke’s intent in Acts is to show a new creation, a restoration of creation’s original goodness through the working of the Holy Spirit. It is the Spirit who continues to make us into the Body of Christ. We may occasionally, like Thomas in the Gospel, say, “Get real!” but our ultimate reality in the Spirit is to work continually to make our Christian community a new creation, one in which others will find God’s joy and beauty. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

In Christ, Father John

PLEASE PRAY FOR HEALING

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Collections and Expenses 3-23-2020 to 4-12-2020

Sunday Collection (includes Ash Wed.) $50,303 Believe & Grow Together Capital Campaign $113,387 Believe & Grow Together Phase 2 $20,316 Building Fund $ 1,710 Other Income $ 1,624 Regular Expenses $194,987 Easter Collection: $11,897 All donations to the Believe & Grow Together Campaign will be used exclusively to pay for the construction costs

to build the new Parish church. Moreover, Building Fund donations can be used to pay for the construction costs to build the new Parish church and for the maintenance and

repairs of the existing Parish buildings and property.

We appreciate your financial support of the parish during these challenging times. If you would like to

give, please click on the e-giving link in the top corner of the STM website to set up or update your e-giving.

If you have any questions, please call the office. Thank you for your generosity!

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Solutions) on your smartphone, click on St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Irvine, sign in or click give now to donate. You can add one or more donations. Any questions, please call the office.

Online giving is needed now, more than ever.

Our sincere gratitude to all who faithfully support our parish and to those who have increased their donations in response to the request for help in

meeting the challenge of STM's growing operational expenses. In recognition of the COVID-19 outbreak,

our priority for the coming weeks will be on ensuring the people in our parish community have the spiritual and practical support they need. We encourage everyone to reach out in love to their

neighbors and request your prayers and continued support. Be assured that together in prayer, inspired by the Holy Spirit, we can overcome any obstacles

and continue to show faith-filled compassion and care to all those in need, particularly our

STM Parish and our community.

Rest in the love of Christ Lissette Valenzuela

Lenida Ventus Grace Zyee

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please visit our parish office lobby Monday-Saturday from 9am to 2pm to pick up a

copy. Suggested donation is $4.00.

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LENTEN PRAYER NAMES If you chose a name of those receiving

sacraments to be prayed for, please continue to pray for them as they continue their

preparation for the sacraments. If you have any cards or notes for them, please put their name and number on the front of the envelope

and drop it off at the church office lobby.

Visit www.stmirvine.org to find resources and videos on how to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. For Faith Formation resources, please visit: STMirvine.Formed.org or

Call the front desk at 949-551-8601 Monday-Saturday 9am to 2pm for support.

Our Sunday bulletin is an important way for us to communicate with you, especially during these days of the Coronavirus pandemic. It might be the only way that we can reach some of you. Every bulletin that you receive is paid for through the generosity of the businesses that you see advertised on the back cover. Most of these advertisers are members of our local community, and many belong to our parish. We urge you to think of them when you decide to have a meal or other item delivered to your door. Tell the business owners that you appreciate their support of our parish through their advertisements in the bulletin. This is one small way that we can work within our own community to weather the challenges that we face. Together we can help each other make it through.

PRAYER IN A TIME OF PANDEMIC

O God of compassion, your people are anxious in this time of pandemic. Send your Holy Spirit among us to dispel our fears. We cry out to you in our confusion; comfort us in our affliction. Grant our leaders wisdom to guide us. Strengthen and sustain those who are ill, and be with those who care for them. Help us to travel this road in solidarity with our neighbors, with our eyes fixed on the salvation promised us through the death and resurrection of your Son, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

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Sunday: Second Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy); Julian Calendar Easter Tuesday: St. Anselm; Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) Wednesday: Administrative Professionals Day; Earth Day Thursday: St. George; St. Adalbert Friday: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen; National Arbor Day Saturday: St. Mark

CREATE A FAMILY PRAYER SPACE AT HOME

In the coming weeks, families will be spending more time together at home. One good use of this time would be to pray together on a regular basis. This prayer time together can be enhanced by creating a place in your home dedicated to prayer.

Making a place for prayer in our home can help us do what the Gospel tells us, to go into an “inner room” to pray (Matthew 6:6). Make your prayer place as quiet, uncluttered, and “desert-like” as possible. It can be the corner of a room or any unused space. Furnish your prayer place with a Bible, prayer books, cross, rosary, icons, and a candle. Encourage family members to use the prayer place for personal as well as family prayer. You can bless your place of prayer, saying:

Come, Holy God. Dwell in this place of prayer, and bless it with your peace and presence. Bless all who seek you here. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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