Month of the Most Holy Rosary Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 8, 2017

The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel. Psalm 80

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, 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.

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. - 5:00 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 Carmela Davidheiser-Parish Bookkeeper Ext. 124 or carmela@stcathchurch.org Lisa Marcus-Parish Administrator 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 RCIA-Ext.113

CLERGY Rev. Kenneth A. Schmit—Pastor Ext. 111 or frkenschmit@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 Ken 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, ext. 113

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

Mike Letourneau—School Principal

Ext. 211 or mletourneau@stcathschool.org

Tracy Smith—Office Administrator

Ext. 210 or tsmith@stcathschool.org

Jackie Batho—Administrative Asst.

Ext. 213 or jbatho@stcathschool.org

Carmela Davidheiser—Bookkeeper

Ext. 212 or carmela@stcathschool.org

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At Our Parish

The Vineyard

At each Eucharistic Celebration we pray that God receive the wine we offer “fruit of the vine and work of human hands”. The readings today reflect on God: loving and cherishing and providing for us and our response, the work of our hands. The depth of God’s love is de-scribed in the attention, hard work and care of the vineyard (first reading and Gospel). The vineyard in Jewish scripture is the house of Israel—God’s people. There is no doubting God’s loving care. The house of Israel and the people of God are in a privileged position of knowing God’s tender care. Isaiah expresses in a poem this tenderness of God toward a people who are his “cherished plant”. The vineyard failed so there is indictment of sin an a proclaiming of judgment. Here the vineyard that God loved dearly is itself unfaithful. In the gospel the vineyard is fruitful but the stewards entrusted with its harvest are evil. Because of God’s tender care for the vineyard treachery cannot be tolerated. So the vineyard will be entrusted to those who will carry out God’s plan and bear abundant fruit. Sometimes we fight against doing “what I want” and rebelling against God’s plan. God is always looking out for our best interest even when it requires “tough” love. The “work of human hands” - the response to the tender love of God—is expressed in Paul’s letter to the Philippians (second reading). The real fruit of the vineyard of the Lord is ex-pressed in righteous living. Paul advocates thinking good things and doing good deeds. Paul lists these fruits of truth, honor, justice, purity, beauty (loveliness), graciousness, etc. God Bless, Father Delahunty

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Readings, Intentions, Saints & Special Observances

Please pray for the sick:

Mon: Tue: Wed: Judy Friesen (D) Thurs: Bailee Roberts (I) Fri: Mary Joe Mancuso (D) Sat:

Intentions—8:00 a.m. Mass

Erin Bevacqua, Captain, USMC Evan Dineen, Captain., USAF

Pray for those in the Armed Forces:

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Denis and Companions; St. John Leonardi; Columbus Day; Canadian Thanksgiving Day Wednesday: Saint John XXIII Saturday: St. Callistus I; Blessed Virgin Mary

READINGS OF THE WEEK

Monday: Jon 1:1 — 2:2, 11; Jon 2:3-5, 8; Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 130:1b-4ab, 7-8; Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11; Ps 86:3-6, 9-10; Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Ps 9:2-3, 6, 16, 8-9; Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Jl 4:12-21; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Lk 11:27-28 Sunday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14 [1-10]

Rebecca Brady Jared Nelson Rex Brady Hiroko Nishimaya Jakie Canali Steve Pfeffer Rick Ciaccio David Pinder Conor Davis Billie Quam Therese Davis Richard Robertson Renee DiVicino Frank Rocchio Laura Ewing Eleanor Schmidt Paul Freeman Gary Seddon Al Gambale Jean Seddon Patricia Gonzalez Halina Stanaland Steven Handwerk Regine Stanaland Ed Johnson Francis Szeibert Teresa Johnston Mary Ellen Thilken Stephen Kane Aria Tremblay Evlyn Mark Sam Vasquez Maria Martini Pete Wetzel Lauriann Meyer Ghinka Wilson Brandy Morse Sadie Ybarra

BEARING THE RIGHT KIND OF FRUIT Today’s readings focus our attention on vineyards. Isaiah’s song concerning his friend’s vineyard begins with inspiring and poetic images of an idyllic vineyard where the choicest harvest is expected. Instead, the vineyard yields wild grapes, which causes the owner to abandon it. The psalmist cries out to God, asking that God once again take care of the vineyard, which is the house of Israel. The parable told in today’s Gospel offers a stern warning that those who commit treachery in the hopes of attaining personal wealth will be “put . . . to a wretched death” (Matthew 21:41). Jesus warns his listeners not to act like the murderous tenants in the vineyard. Instead he exhorts them to produce the kind of fruit that will lead them to the kingdom of God.

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Ministries

MINISTRY DIRECTORY

Altar Servers Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 Art & Environment Virginia Atherton 497-1904 Detention Harry Allen 949-497-0977 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 Felix Cruz 949-202-9412 Evaristo Reyes 949-616-0733 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, x113 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 Ministry Coordinator: Susan Daley, 494-9701, x118 or susan@stcathchurch.org

MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Lectors, Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for Mass, Altar Angels, Sacristans, Ushers—we need you. COME celebrate Mass with family and friends, SERVE and be an example of Christ’s love and witness to our com-munity. Contact Susan Daley in the parish office at 494-9701, ext. 118 or email her at: susan@stcathchurch.org

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Women’s Council

Please join us for some wonderful German food, Beverages and Fun! For more information-Contact Stephanie Andrews

Stephanie.andrews@cox.net 949-439-7268

St Catherine's Women's Council Oktoberfest

Tuesday, October 10th- 10:30AM At the Church meeting rooms

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Around the Diocese

JSerra Catholic High School Invites You!

SHADOW DAYS OCTOBER 26 Registration is now open! Open House jserra.org/shadow 6:30 p.m. JSerra Pavilion OCTOBER 17 NOVEMBER 12 7th & 8th Grade Visitation Day Athletic Open House 8:30 a.m. JSerra Pavilion 2:00 p.m. JSerra Pavilion

www.jserra.org | (949) 493-9307 | 26351 Junipero Serra Rd, SJC | admisssions@jserra.org

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School News

NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS AND PERSONNEL

Saint Catherine of Siena Parish School in the Diocese of Orange, mindful of its mission to be witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students of any race, color and national origin to all the rights, privi-leges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Saint Catherine of Siena Parish School in the Diocese of Orange, does not discriminate on the basis of race, handicap, color and national origin in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs. Likewise, Saint Catherine of Siena Parish School in the Diocese of Orange does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of sex, handicap, race, color and national origin.

Saint Catherine Of Siena Parish School

Educating The Next Generation Of Decision Makers Saint Catherine School is rooted in a rich 58-year history based on unparalleled academic excellence for grades K-8, as well as a Transitional Kindergarten program for students turning four years old by September 1, 2017.

• 58 Years of Spiritual and Academic Excellence • Fully Accredited by WCEA/WASC

• Small Class Size for Student Centered Learning • Full Day Transitional Kindergarten

• Full Day Kindergarten • First—Eight Grades

• New State-of-the-Art Building • Technology-Driven Environment

• Core Curriculum is Enhanced with Music, Art, Foreign Language, Technology and Physical Education • Computer, Science and Art Labs

• Before and After School Day Care Program • After School Sports Program

Call the school office for information: 949-494-7339 or visit www.stcathschool.org 30516 South Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach

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Lecturas y Noticias

Quinceañeras

Vamos a empezar a tener Quinceañeras de nuevo en nuestra parroquia, pero só-lo durante la misa de 1:30 los domin-gos. Sólo sería la bendición durante la misa con los padres y padrinos.

Si desea programar una Quinceañera póngase en contacto con Gina al (949)494-9701 o por correo electrónico a gina@stcathchurch.org.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

La Virgen María tiene siglos de estar apareciéndose a los cristianos. Aún antes de que fuese asunta al cielo, ella ya se le había aparecido al apóstol Santiago en Zaragoza, España. Según una antigua leyenda, San-tiago llegó a tierra española en el año 40 para predicar el Evangelio. Tuvo poco éxito y desanimado pensaba sacudirse de los pies el polvo de aquella tierra y buscar convertir otras gentes. Mientras estaba en oración, María, la madre de Jesús, se le apareció con palabras de consuelo, ánimo y un pequeño obsequio. Le dio una imagen de ella misma sobre un pilar y con el Niño Jesús en brazos. En esa tierra ella pidió la construcción de un templo donde ella misma sería altar para la gloria de Dios. Santiago mismo construyó la primera iglesia donde hoy se encuentra una gran basílica en honor de Nuestra Señora del Pilar. En el siglo XVIII, el Papa Clemente XII declaró el 12 de octubre como su fiesta en memo-ria de la llegada de los europeos al continente americano. De María vienen los principios del Día de la Raza.

DAR BUEN FRUTO

Las lecturas de hoy ponen su atención en las viñas. El cántico de Isaías respecto a la viña de su amada co-mienza con inspiradoras y poéticas imágenes de una idí-lica viña de la cual se espera la más exquisita cosecha. En cambio, la viña da uvas agrias, lo cual hace que el dueño la abandone. El salmista clama a Dios, pidiéndole que la visite otra vez, ya que es la casa de Israel. La pa-rábola que cuenta hoy el Evangelio ofrece la seria adver-tencia de que a los que cometen traición esperando obte-ner ganancia personal se les “dará muerte terri-ble” (Mateo 21:41). Jesús advierte a sus oyentes que no actúen como los viñadores asesinos en la viña. Más bien los exhorta a que produzcan el tipo de fruto que los lle-vará al Reino de Dios.

Lecturas y Noticias

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura — El Señor busca una cosecha de jus-ticia (Isaías 5:1-7). Salmo — La viña del Señor es la casa de Israel (Salmo 80 [79]). Segunda lectura — Mora con pensamientos de pureza y justicia y sabrás lo que es la paz (Filipenses 4:6-9). Evangelio — La piedra que rechazaron los constructo-res se ha convertido en la piedra angular (Mateo 21:33-43).

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: Vigésimo Séptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: San Dionisio y compañeros; San Juan Leonardi; Día de la Raza; Día de Acción de Gracias en Canadá Miércoles: San Juan XXIII Sábado: San Calixto I; Santa María Virgen

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Jon 1:1 — 2:2, 11; Jon 2:3-5, 8; Lc 10:25-37 Martes: Jon 3:1-10; Sal 130 (129):1b-4ab, 7-8; Lc 10:38-42 Miércoles: Jon 4:1-11; Sal 86 (85):3-6, 9-10; Lc 11:1-4 Jueves: Mal 3:13-20b; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 11:5-13 Viernes: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Sal 9:2-3, 6, 16, 8-9; Lc 11:15-26 Sábado: Jl 4:12-21; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Lc 11:27-28 Domingo: Is 25:6-10a; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Fil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14 [1-10]

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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