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Month of the Holy Eucharist
Fifth Sunday of Easter
April 29, 2018
I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people.
Psalm 22
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 [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 Gina Stewart-Director, Youth Religious Education/Informacion en Espanol Ext. 119 or [email protected] RCIA-Ext.113
CLERGY
Rev. Kenneth A. Schmit—Pastor
Ext. 111 or [email protected]
Rev. Gabriel Stack, O. Praem—Sunday Assistance
Rev. Marito Rebamontan (Retired)-
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 [email protected]
Tracy Smith—Office Administrator
Ext. 210 or [email protected]
Jackie Batho—Administrative Asst.
Ext. 213 or [email protected]
Carmela Davidheiser—Bookkeeper
Ext. 212 or [email protected]
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At Our Parish
You are invited to attend a prayer service led by Bishop Timothy Freyer on
National Day of Prayer:
For more information on May 3rd prayer service please contact
Susan Daley at [email protected] or 949-494-9701, ext. 118
For more information on National Day of Prayer go to:
www.nationaldayofprayer.org
Thursday, May 3rd at Noon, St. Catherine of Siena
First Call of Prayer in 1775
Because of the faith of many of our founding fathers, public prayer and national days of prayer have a long -standing and significant history in American tradition. The Supreme Court affirmed the right of state legislatures to open their sessions with prayer in Marsh vs. Chambers (1983).
The National Day of Prayer is a vital part of our heritage. Since the first call to prayer in 1775, when the Continen-tal Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation, the call to prayer has continued through our history, including President Lincoln’s proclamation of a day of “humiliation, fasting, and prayer” in 1863. In 1952, a joint resolution by Congress, signed by President Truman, declared an annual national day of prayer. In 1988, the law was amended and signed by President Reagan, permanently setting the day as the first Thursday of every May. Each year, the president signs a proclamation, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day. Last year, all 50 state governors plus the governors of several U.S. territories signed similar proclamations.
Significance of the National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer has great significance for us as a nation as it enables us to recall and to teach the way in which our founding fathers sought the wisdom of God when faced with critical decisions. It stands as a call for us to humbly come before God, seeking His guidance for our leaders and His grace upon us as a people. The unani-mous passage of the bill establishing the National Day of Prayer as an annual event, signifies that prayer is as im-portant to our nation today as it was in the beginning.
Like Thanksgiving or Christmas, this day has become a national observance placed on all Hallmark calendars and observed annually across the nation and in Washington, D.C. Every year, local, state, and federal observances are held from Maine to Hawaii, uniting Americans from all socio-economic, political and ethnic backgrounds in prayer for our nation.
The National Day of Prayer is Ours
The National Day of Prayer belongs to all Americans. It is a day that transcends differences, bringing together citi-zens from all backgrounds.
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Readings, Intentions, Saints & Special Observances
Please pray for the sick:
Mon: Estela Allen (D)
Tue: Estela Allen (D)
Wed: Estela Allen (D)
Thurs:
Fri: Mother’s Day Novena
Sat: Mother’s Day Novena
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: Fifth Sunday of Easter
Monday: St. Pius V
Tuesday: St. Joseph the Worker
Wednesday: St. Athanasius
Thursday: Ss. Philip and James;
National Day of Prayer
Friday: First Friday
Saturday: First Saturday; Cinco de Mayo
READINGS OF THE WEEK
Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16;
Jn 14:21-26
Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21;
Jn 14:27-31a or (for the memorial)
Gn 1:26 — 2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24;
Ps 90:2-4, 12-14, 16; Mt 13:54-58
Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8
Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14
Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17
Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21
Sunday: Acts 10:25-36, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98:1-4;
1 Jn 4:7-10 or 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 15:9-17
or Jn 17:11b-19
LIVING BRANCHES
The Gospel and second reading for this Fifth Sunday
of Easter emphasize the need for us to remain in Christ,
and he in us. This shared life finds expression in the image
of the one vine and many branches. We become living
branches of the vine, members of the Body of Christ
through baptism, Eucharist, and confirmation, sacraments
of sharing God’s own life. The First Letter of John de-
scribes the fruit of this vine as active love of neighbor:
“And his commandment is this: we should believe . . . and
love one another” (1 John 3:23).
Our first reading from Acts shows us an example of
someone who shares in Christ’s life in the person of Saint
Paul. Paul’s fearless witness, even at the risk of his life, is
proof to everyone that the risen Lord’s Spirit truly fills him
with life and is bearing fruit in him.
Andrea Burns Jim Kollenda Charles Cambruzzi Lauriann Meyer Jakie Canali Melinda Munoz Rick Ciaccio Jared Nelson Myrla Clark Hiroko Nishimaya Conor Davis Steve Pfeffer Therese Davis Billie Quam Sarah Delacruz Richard Robertson Renee DiVicino Eleanor Schmidt Laura Ewing Gary Seddon Paul Freeman Halina Stanaland Al Gambale Regine Stanaland Ruby Garcia Francis Szeibert Patricia Gonzalez Aria Tremblay Steven Handwerk Sam Vasquez Jackie Jensen Troy Wagner Ed Johnson Ghinka Wilson Teresa Johnston
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Ministries
Altar Servers Susan Daley 494-9701, x118
Art & Environment Virginia Atherton 497-1904
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
April 9 - 15, 2018 Envelope $ 3,652 Loose $ 3,594 Credit Card $ 1,405 Total $ 8,651 Church in Africa $ 1,729
April 16 - 22, 2018 Envelope $ 3,171 Loose $ 8,300 Credit Card $ 3,045 Total $14,516
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP
INVITES EVERYONE . . .
Honoring our Blessed Mother,
Mothers, Adopted Mothers and God
Mothers everywhere -
All men and women are invited to
hear three international guest speak-
ers.
Saturday, May 5th
8:00 a.m. Mass
Light breakfast 8:30 - 9:00
in meeting room
Speakers begin at 9:00 a.m.
For more information please call:
714-747-3122
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Around The Diocese
FUN AND FABULOUS MOTHER'S DAY LUNCHEON AND
CHICO'S FASHION SHOW
Please join us for a Fiesta Celebration for our Mothers and Special
Women in our lives on May 11, 2018 at El Adobe Restaurant in San
Juan Capistrano! Come early and enjoy shopping at our Silent Suction,
Pre-Loved Jewelry Sale, Brighton Opportunity Drawing, and Photo
Bomb! Doors open at 10:00, Luncheon Seating at 12:00. Please send
a check for $48.00 made out to Catholic Charities, Chapter 4-5 (South
County) to Teress Weber, 30291 Via Festivo, San Juan Capistrano,
CA. Tables of 10 are available for $480.00. Proceeds from this FUNd-
raiser benefit the poorest of poor in Orange County and is sponsored by
Catholic Charities Auxiliary, South County! Questions? please call 949-
488-3872.
TREASURES FROM OUR
TRADITION
In medieval times, one country,
Scotland, linked its economy to the
liturgy. Four holy days of the church
calendar were keyed to the legal
year. On these days, rents were due,
clergy and servants were paid, and
contracts and leases would begin or
end. The term days were Pentecost
(called Whitsunday), the Feast of
Saint Martin on November 11
(Martinmas), the Feast of the
Presentation on February 2
(Candlemas), and August 2
(Lammas), a harvest festival. On
Lammas day, the first loaf of bread
from the summer wheat harvest was
given to the village priest. After the
Reformation, which swept the Cath-
olic festivals away, the term days
were gradually detached from the
old feasts. It was only in 1990 that
the term days were anchored on the
28th of February, May, August, and
November. Today the old Scottish
universities are the last hold-outs,
still naming their terms or semesters
after the old festivals. Scottish stu-
dents today may not know about the
liturgical year, but they still call the
fall term Martinmas, and the spring
session Candlemas. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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Women’s Council
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School News
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, 2018.
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
Transitional Kindergarten through Eight Grade
30516 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA
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Lecturas y Noticias
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
En el año 1674 una argentina, Doña Ana Mattos de Siqueyras se llevó a su casa una imagen de la Virgen
María para hacerle una capillita en sus terrenos a un lado del rió Luján. La imagen era de reputación mila-
grosa y Doña Ana deseaba tenerla cerquita de su hogar. Al día siguiente la imagen se había regresado a un
eremitorio donde la cuidaba un esclavo africano llamado Manuel. Esto le pasó un par de veces hasta que se
le ocurrió a Doña Ana llevarse en peregrinación a ambos María y Manuel. Desde entonces en una capilla
abierta al público María se quedo sin ningún problema.
Como muchos ricos, Doña Ana quería echarse a Dios en el bolsillo llevándose para si misma la imagen
de María. Pero nuestra Señora de Luján tenia otro plan. Ella deseaba estar con el esclavo Manuel y con el
pueblo. En fin, Doña Ana se fijó que a Dios y su madre no los controla nadie y nadie los puede hacer su pro-
piedad, a lo contrario, ellos se entregan a los pobres y desamparados.
SARMIENTOS VIVOS
El Evangelio y la segunda lectura para este Quinto Domin-
go de Pascua hacen hincapié en la necesidad de que permanez-
camos en Cristo y él permanecerá en nosotros. Esta vida com-
partida está representada en la imagen de la vid que tiene mu-
chos sarmientos. Nos convertimos en sarmientos vivos de la
vid, en miembros del Cuerpo de Cristo por el Bautismo, la Eu-
caristía y la Confirmación, por los sacramentos que nos hacen
compartir la vida de Dios. La primera carta del apóstol san
Juan describe el fruto de esta vid como el amor activo al próji-
mo: “Y este es su mandamiento: que creamos . . . y que nos
amemos unos a otros” (1 Juan 3:23).
En la primera lectura de los Hechos contamos con un
ejemplo de una persona que participa de la vida de Cristo en
la persona de san Pablo. El audaz testimonio de Pablo, inclu-
so a riesgo de perder su propia vida, es prueba para todos de
que el Espíritu del Señor resucitado verdaderamente lo llena
de vida y da fruto en él. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
TAREAS PEQUEÑAS Cada pequeña tarea de la vida cotidiana es parte de la armonía total del universo.
Lecturas y Noticias
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Bernabé explica a los discípulos en
Jerusalén la conversión de Pablo (Hechos 9:26-31).
Salmo — El Señor es mi alabanza en la gran asamblea
(Salmo 22 [21]).
Segunda lectura — Dios nos ordena que creamos en el
nombre de Jesucristo y que nos amemos cómo el nos
ama (1 Juan 3:18-24).
Evangelio — Los que viven en Jesús y Jesús vive en
ellos producen mucho fruto (Juan 15:1-8).
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Quinto Domingo de Pascua
Lunes: San Pío V
Martes: San José Obrero
Miércoles: San Atanasio
Jueves: San Felipe y Santiago;
Día Nacional de Oración
Viernes: Primer viernes
Sábado: Primer sábado; Cinco de Mayo
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: Hch 14:5-18; Sal 115 (114):1-4, 15-16;
Jn 14:21-26
Martes: Hch 14:19-28; Sal 145 (144):10-13ab, 21;
Jn 14:27-31a o (por el conmemorativo)
Gn 1:26 2:3 o Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24;
Sal 90 (89):2-4, 12-14, 16; Mt 13:54-58
Miércoles: Hch 15:1-6; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Jn 15:1-8
Jueves: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Sal 19 (18):2-5; Jn 14:6-14
Viernes: Hch 15:22-31; Sal 57 (56):8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17
Sábado: Hch 16:1-10; Sal 100 (99):1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21
Domingo: Hch 10:25-36, 34-35, 44-48; Sal 98 (97):1-4;
1 Jn 4:7-10 o 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 15:9-17
o Jn 17:11b-19
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 [email protected].
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