Month of the Holy Name

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

January 12, 2020

The Lord will bless his people with peace. Psalm 29

Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church Laguna Beach, CA

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Welcome to Our Parish

SUNDAY EUCHARIST (MASS)

Saturday: 5:30 p.m. (Sunday Vigil)

Sundays: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m.,

1:30 p.m. Spanish

Mon - Sat 8:00 a.m.

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION MASS SCHEDULE

8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CHURCH

1042 Temple Terrace Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Phone: (949) 494-9701

www.stcathchurch.org

OFFICE HOURS

Mon—Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Fri 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Closed Saturday & Sunday

PARISH STAFF

Susan Daley-Ministry Coordinator/Office Manager Ext. 118 or susan@stcathchurch.org Lisa Marcus-Parish Administrator & Bookkeeper Ext. 131 or lisa@stcathchurch.org Charles Stephenson-Director, Music Ministry Gina Stewart-Director, Youth Religious Education/Informacion en Espanol Ext. 119 or gina@stcathchurch.org

CLERGY

Rev. Pat Rudolph—Pastor

Ext. 111 or frpatrudolph@stcathchurch.org

Rev. Gabriel Stack, O. Praem—Sunday Assistance

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 Catho-lic 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.

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 8 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents of infants requesting information about Baptism may contact Father Pat in 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 (RCIA) Adults requesting information about full initiation and communion with the Roman Catholic Church (the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirma-tion) may contact the office for more info.—949-494-9701

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION)

Saturdays: 4:00—5:00 p.m. (or by appointment)

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA PARISH SCHOOL (Transitional Kindergarten—8th Grade)

30516 So. Coast Hwy w Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Phone: (949) 494-7339 Fax: (949) 376-5752

www.stcathschool.org

Dr. Jennifer Maan—School Principal

Ext. 211 or jmaan@stcathschool.org

Carmela Davidheiser - Business Manager

Ext. 212 or cdavidheiser@stcathschool.org

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At Our Parish

DIOCESE OF ORANGE STRATEGIC PLAN

2018 - 2023

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, led by the Most Rev. Kevin Vann, Bishop of Orange, has published the first-ever Diocesan Strategic Plan in support of the mission, vision and priorities of the Diocese of Orange. The Diocese of Orange mission statement: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything that I have com-manded you.” -Matthew 28: 19-20 The Diocesan Strategic Plan aims to provide the Bishop the framework to establish and prioritize organizational systems, structures and resources while strengthening communication and collaboration between the pastors, parochial vicars, deacons, religious, laity, pastoral center staff, parishes, schools, the diocesan boards and com-mittees, and the Orange Catholic Foundation. It is the first plan of its kind in the Diocese of Orange. The Strategic Plan is the result of a two-year collaborative effort rooted in prayer. A Task Force and additional workgroups were established, comprised of clergy, religious, lay leaders, board members and staff. Hundreds of key stakeholders from across the Diocese were engaged in the collaborative process. “The Plan is a proactive and trailblazing approach setting a clear, sustainable path forward for our Catholic com-munity,” Auxiliary Bishop Tim Freyer said. “This plan will help all our parishioners to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, bring the Good News to all our brothers and sisters, as well as to focus on better assisting our ministries at our parishes and schools.” Highlights of the diocese strategic plan include: - Improving the Mass experience for parishioners and visitors - The Diocese will assist parishes in funding and supporting programs to engage youth and young adults. This effort includes creating and implementing leadership training, team building and coaching for parishes to help promote evangelization, seeking to foster effective evangelization of young adults and to triple, annually, the number of young adults attending and participating in young adult and youth ministries. - Provide assistance and resources for clergy training in evangelization and faith formation programs for parishes and schools. - Ensure financial sustainability of parishes and Christ Cathedral Campus operations while invigorating steward-ship giving throughout the Diocese. - Implement new Catholic identity evangelization and faith formation initiatives in the schools, while providing training to schools leadership, educators and staff. - Provide equal access for low-income students and equality of academic resources across schools. - Develop approaches to strengthen collaboration and support among the principals and schools. - Develop plans for the long-term sustainability of Christ Cathedral Campus. - Enhance the Christ Cathedral Campus visitor experience by opening a gift shop, food and beverage services and overall hospitality services by the Spring of 2019.

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Readings, Intentions, Saints & Special Observances

Please pray for the sick:

Mon: Barbara Gullo (D)

Tue:

Wed: Efren Del Valle Espana (D)

Thurs:

Fri:

Sat:

Sat (5:30): Anthony Brody (D)

Intentions—8:00 a.m. Mass

Erin Bevacqua, Captain, USMC

Evan Dineen, Major, USAF

Ryan Raffo, Lieutenant, USN

Pray for those in the Armed Forces:

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: The Baptism of the Lord

Monday: First Week in Ordinary Time; St. Hilary

Friday: St. Anthony

Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary;

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins

Harry Allen Pola Munoz Malea Anderson Hiroko Nishimaya Donna Beam Donna Porter Charles Cambruzzi Zachary Quick Jakie Canali Anthony Ramirez Rick Ciaccio Trudy Rideout Myrla Clark Richard Robertson Jim Cook Mary Ann Schaeffer Conor Davis Eleanor Schmidt Therese Davis Gary Seddon Sarah Delacruz Ellen Severoni Laura Ewing Ann Shea Paul Freeman Mike Soto Ruby Garcia Halina Stanaland Patricia Gonzalez Regine Stanaland Mike Helin Burton Swann Mary Hobson Francis Szeibert Ed Johnson Aria Tremblay Teresa Johnson Sam Vasquez Lauriann Meyer Bill Walters Melinda Munoz Ghinka Wilson

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 1:14‑20

Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd;

Mk 1:21‑28

Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10;

Mk 1:29‑39

Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25;

Mk 1:40‑45

Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk

2:1‑12

Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7;

Mk 2:13‑17

Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34

UNITY

Unity is vision; it must have been part of the process

of learning to see. ―Henry Adams

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Ministries

Altar Servers Susan Daley 494-9701, x118

Extraordinary Ministers Susan Daley 494-9701, x118

Extraordinary Ministers

To Sick & Homebound Susan Daley 494-9701, x118

Homeless Shelter Dinners Lisa Staight 949-852-4442

Jovenes Para Cristo Sebastian Mejia 949-525-5089

Victoria Ramirez 949-202-9410

Lectors Susan Daley 494-9701, x118

Men’s Fellowship Joe Bevacqua 714-747-3122

Music Charles Stephenson charles.stphnsn@gmail.com

Orange Diocesan Council

Catholic Women Judy MacPherson

Prayer Line Parish Office 494-9701

Religious Education Gina Stewart 494-9701, x119

RCIA please leave message 494-9701

Respect Life Susan Daley 494-9701, x118

Sacristans Susan Daley 494-9701, x118

Sick & Homebound Visits Parish Office 494-9701

Ushers Susan Daley 494-9701, x118

Women’s Council Stephanie Andrews stephanie.andrews@cox.net

NEW / HAVEN’T YET

REGISTERED PARISHIONERS

Please complete a parish

registration form!!

This is a way for us to welcome you to the parish, invite you to consider serving in a ministry and the best way to insure you receive parish communications.

PARISH REGISTRATION FORM is on the homepage of our website: www.stcathchurch.org

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Icon Workshop

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Around the Diocese

Hope & Healing: A Ministry for Those Hurt by Abortion If you are hurting from this act; if you are experiencing feelings of shame, guilt, isolation, remorse or despair, please call us today. A specially trained Hope & Healing After Abortion Companion Minister can provide you with emotional support and directed conversations to help you in your heal-ing process. Call us at 1-800-722-4356. We are here for you!

2020 Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass February 9, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.

World Marriage Sunday

All are welcome to our first ever Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass inside our newly dedicated Cathedral. This Mass celebrates the joy of Christian marriage for all, but we

especially invite those couples who are celebrating 20+ years of marriage in 2020. It will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. in Christ Cathedral. The Most

Rev. Bishop Freyer, Auxiliary Bishop of Orange will be the celebrant, and anniversary

couples will have the opportunity to take a photo with him (photos will be taken with couple’s own devices). Registration fee is $20 per couple. An informal reception for

anniversary celebrants and their guest follows the Mass and will be held in the First Floor of the Cultural Center. Online registration is available at: www.rcbo.org/

marriage, or if you wish to register by mail, the registration form can be downloaded. Pre-registration if required by January 26, 2020. For any questions or more infor-

mation, contact Esther Ramirez at (714) 282-6001.

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School News

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Lecturas y Noticias

SAN HILARIO DE POITIERS (c. 315-367)

13 de enero

Nació en Poitiers (Francia) y durante su juventud abrazó el cristianismo junto con toda su familia. Gra-

cias a su ejemplo cristiano, su misma gente lo eligió como obispo en el año 353. Como obispo destacó por su

formación intelectual y su firmeza en la defensa de la fe, especialmente contra los arrianos, un grupo de cris-

tianos que negaban la divinidad de Cristo. Fue desterrado a Frigia (Asia) en el año 356, pero esto no le impi-

dió defender a la Iglesia de los ataques, debatiendo incluso, a los obispos arrianos. Debido a la firmeza y co-

nocimiento de causa con que combatía a sus interlocutores, los mismos arrianos pidieron al Emperador que

lo regresara a casa, a su Iglesia, donde se habían mantenido fieles a sus enseñanzas. Con los obispos que ha-

bían cedido a los arrianos fue firme para hacerles ver sus errores, pero compasivo en su trato con ellos. Su

celo por la fe, así como sus escritos le valieron el título de “maestro de las Iglesias”. En 1851 el Papa Pío IX

lo declaró Doctor de la Iglesia. —Miguel Arias, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

ESTE ES MI HIJO MUY AMADO

Con la celebración del Bautismo del Señor este domingo

concluye el tiempo de Navidad. En las lecturas vemos más de

una epifanía o manifestación del Espíritu de Dios en Jesús, sólo

que esta vez ya no como niño, sino como adulto. El Bautismo

de Jesús es también la inauguración de su misión profética y de

la era mesiánica.

En la lectura de hoy Isaías describe al Mesías elegido por

Dios sobre el cual ha puesto su Espíritu. En los Hechos de los

Apóstoles Pedro dice que “Dios ungió con el poder del Espíritu

Santo a Jesús de Nazaret” (Hechos 10:38). Finalmente, en las

proclamación del Evangelio de Mateo el Bautismo de Jesús en

el agua casi pasa desapercibido. El momento crucial ocurre

cuando el Espíritu de Dios desciende sobre Jesús y una voz del

cielo viene como un eco de las palabras de Isaías: “Éste es mi

Hijo muy amado, en quien tengo mis complacencias” (Mateo

3:17). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

El Bautismo del Señor

12 de enero de 2020

Oyó una voz que decía, desde el cielo:

“Éste es mi Hijo muy amado,

en quien tengo mis complacencias”.

— Mateo 3:17

Lecturas y Noticias

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura — He aquí mi siervo a quien he dado

mi espíritu. Él les enseñará mi justicia a las naciones

(Isaías 42:1-4, 6-7).

Salmo — El Señor bendecirá a su pueblo con paz

(Salmo 29 [28]).

Segunda lectura — Dios ha ungido a Jesús por el Espí-

ritu Santo y el poder (Hechos 10:34-38).

Evangelio — Cuando Jesús fue bautizado por Juan, el

Espíritu Santo descendió sobre él (Mateo 3:13-17). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Españo-

la. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: El Bautismo del Señor

Lunes: Primer Semana del Tiempo Ordinario;

San Hilario

Viernes: San Antonio

Sábado: Bienaventurada María Virgen

Semana de Oración por la Unidad Cristiana

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: 1 Sm 1:1-8; Sal 116 (115):12-19; Mc

1:14‑20

Martes: 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd;

Mc 1:21‑28

Miércoles: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Sal 40 (39):2, 5, 7-10;

Mc 1:29‑39

Jueves: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Sal 44 (43):10-11, 14-15,

24-25; Mc 1:40‑45

Viernes: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Sal 89 (88):16-19;

Mc 2:1‑12

Sábado: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Sal 21 (20):2-7;

Mc 2:13‑17

Domingo: Is 49:3, 5-6; Sal 40 (39):2, 4, 7-10;

1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34

BAUTISMOS

Nuestros bautizos de infantiles en español están programados contactando Gina Stewart en la ofici-

na parroquial. (949)494-9701 Ext. 119

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) 494-9701 ext. 119 o también puede contactar Gina

Stewart en gina@stcathchurch.org.

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