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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

Fifth Sunday of Easter April 29, 2018

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


Tracy Smith—Office Administrator


Jackie Batho—Administrative Asst.


Carmela Davidheiser—Bookkeeper



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.


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


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

mailto:[email protected]


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.


Women’s Council


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

Quinto Domingo de Pascua 29 de abril de 2018

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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