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Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church
Laguna Beach, CA
Month of the Most Precious Blood
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 10, 2016
Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.
Psalm 69
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July 10, 2016
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Welcome to Our Parish
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 Catholic 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.
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
SUNDAY EUCHARIST (MASS)
Saturday Vigil:
5:30 p.m.
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.
CLERGY
Rev. Kenneth A. Schmit—Pastor
Ext. 111 or [email protected]
Deacon Eddie Salgado
Rev. Gabriel Stack, O. Praem—Sunday Assistance
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 10 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
Adults requesting information about full initiation and communion with the
Roman Catholic Church (the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation) may contact the office for more info.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION)
PARISH STAFF
Donna Beam-Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Ext. 113 or [email protected]
Susan Daley-Ministry Coordinator/Office Manager
Ext. 118 or [email protected]
Saturdays: 4:00—5:00 p.m. (or by appointment)
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA PARISH SCHOOL
(Kindergarten—8th Grade)
30516 So. Coast Hwy w Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: (949) 494-7339
Fax: (949) 376-5752
www.stcathschool.org
Carmela Davidheiser-Parish Bookkeeper
Ext. 124 or [email protected]
Mike Letourneau—School Principal
Ext. 211 or [email protected]
Lisa Marcus-Parish Administrator
Ext. 131 or [email protected]
Renea Sendele—School Secretary
Ext. 210 or [email protected]
Charles Stephenson-Director, Music Ministry
Jackie Batho—Administrative Asst.
Ext. 213 or [email protected]
Gina Stewart-Director, Youth Religious Education/
Informacion en Espanol
Ext. 119 or [email protected]
Carmela Davidheiser—Bookkeeper
Ext. 212 or [email protected]
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At Our Parish
Want to get caught up with friends after Mass?
Welcome new parishioners/visitors?
Needed:
parishioners, young and old
To do:
Sunday Hospitality
set up, serve and clean up
Next step: contact Susan Daley in the parish office
494-9701, ext. 118 or
[email protected]
RCIA SPONSORS NEEDED
We are now blessed to have several adults who are in the RCIA process. An important part of this process is the personal touch of a sponsor from our congregation to move alongside of them during this time.
Basically, a sponsor is a friend. One who is supportive and welcoming to the new candidate as they learn about the
Catholic faith. A person who will be invitational and include them in their everyday lives and events. Do you recognize
these gifts in yourself? If you do, we need you to share them!
A sponsor is a vital part of the process and a link to the social and spiritual life of our church. The sponsor will attend
the RCIA meetings after the 9am mass. They are not expected to be experts in Catholicism and know everything there is
about the faith. We as a team certainly do not. What we hope to do is evangelize, which is an important part of this present period of “Inquiry” and Precatechumenate. We share our stories! We share about Jesus’ forgiveness and unconditional love”. As we share, we learn more about our faith and our personal relationship with Jesus.
It is a fun, interesting and vital ministry. We laugh, cry, celebrate and learn together in a social and spiritual environment. In the near future you will be hearing first hand from some of our past sponsors and their experiences.
If you have any interest in learning about the ministry and hearing more about it, would you please contact me in the
church office, 949-494-9701 ext. 113.
Blessings,
Donna Beam
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Readings, Intentions, Saints & Special Observances
READINGS OF THE WEEK
Monday:
Is 1:10-17; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23;
Mt 10:34 — 11:1
Tuesday:
Is 7:1-9; Ps 48:2-8; Mt 11:20-24
Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Ps 94:5-10, 14-15;
Mt 11:25-27
Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Ps 102:13-14ab, 15-21;
Mt 11:28-30
Friday:
Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Is 38:10-12abcd, 16;
Mt 12:1-8
Saturday: Mi 2:1-5; Ps 10:1-4, 7-8, 14; Mt 12:14-21
Sunday:
Gen 18:1-10a; Ps 15:2-5; Col 1:24-28;
Lk 10:38-42
Please pray for the sick:
Olga Ainagas
Rebecca Brady
Rex Brady
Jakie Canali
Rick Ciaccio
Conor Davis
Therese Davis
Emma Devich
Renee DiVicino
Paul Freeman
Judy Friesen
Ed Johnson
Evlyn Mark
Maria Martini
Lauriann Meyer
Pat Migliaccio
Hiroko Nishimaya
David Pinder
Trudy Rideout
Frank Rocchio
Bob Sachs
Sandy Salgado
Eleanor Schmidt
Jean Seddon
Jacqui Slevin
Halina Stanaland
Regine Stanaland
Francis Szeibert
Mary Ellen Thilken
Aria Tremblay
Sam Vasquez
Ghinka Wilson
Tencha Ybarra
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Monday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
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St. Benedict
St. Henry
St. Kateri Tekakwitha
St. Bonaventure
Our Lady of Mount
Carmel;
Blessed Virgin Mary
Jubilee Year of Mercy
Could anyone object to Jesus’ supreme lesson in mercy, the
parable of the Good Samaritan? Jesus’ devoutly religious
audience certainly did! Scant sympathy for anyone foolish
enough to travel crime-ridden “Jericho Highway” alone.
Much sympathy for priest and Levite, hurrying to assigned
temple ministry, unwilling to risk ritual impurity through
hands-on mercy. No sympathy for Jesus’ scandalous hero.
Samaritans were religious apostates and political enemies.
Jesus challenges them—and us—to seek God’s presence
not only in liturgical beauty but in a fellow traveler’s selfinflicted misfortunes. See God’s presence even in someone
outside the law, whose hands-on mercy springs not from
religious obligation but from the heart’s instinctive goodness. Since Jesus became our “Good Samaritan” despite
our foolishness and sins, who are we to ration our mercy?
“Who is my neighbor?” (Luke 10:29). The next person we
see who needs hands-on mercy! No conditions, no limits,
no exceptions. Especially in this Jubilee Year of Mercy,
Jesus commands, “Go and do likewise” (10:37).
Intentions—8:00 a.m. Mass
Mon:
Tue:
Wed:
Thurs:
Fri:
Sat:
Nilsa Waterbury (D)
Pat Mitchell (D)
Ryan Sinkus (I)
William H. Watson (D)
Juan Sanchez (D)
Pray for those in the Armed Forces:
Erin Bevacqua, Captain, USMC
Evan Dineen, Captain., USAF
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Ministries
MINISTRY DIRECTORY
Altar Servers
Art & Environment
Detention
Extraordinary Ministers
Extraordinary Ministers
To Sick & Homebound
Homeless Shelter Dinners
Jovenes Para Cristo
Lectors
Men’s Fellowship
Music
Orange Diocesan Council
Catholic Women
Prayer Line
Religious Education
RCIA
Respect Life
Sacristans
Sick & Homebound Visits
Sunday Hospitality
Ushers
Women’s Council
Ministry Coordinator:
Susan Daley
Virginia Atherton
Harry Allen
Susan Daley
494-9701, x118
497-1904
949-497-0977
494-9701, x118
Susan Daley
Lisa Staight
Teresa Jimenez
Luis Torres
Susan Daley
Joe Bevacqua
Charles Stephenson
494-9701, x118
949-852-4442
949-891-3571
949-632-8082
[email protected]
494-9701, x118
714-747-3122
[email protected]
Judy MacPherson
Parish Office
Gina Stewart
Donna Beam
Susan Daley
Susan Daley
Parish Office
Ron Kreber
Susan Daley
Rosemary Watson
494-9701
494-9701, x119
494-9701, x113
494-9701, x118
494-9701, x118
494-9701
[email protected]
494-9701, x118
[email protected]
Susan Daley, 494-9701, x118 or [email protected]
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
Collection information not
available due to Fourth of July
holiday.
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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, privileges, 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.
Now Enrolling for the
2016-2017 Academic Year!
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 un
paralleled academic excellence for grades K-8, as well as a Transitional
Kindergarten program for students turning four years old by
September 1, 2016
•
•
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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Religious Education
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
REGISTRATION FOR OUR FALL CLASSES
Early registration for our Religious Education Program in the fall begins July 1st.
Those students who attended last year will receive a registration packet in the mail. Those who register before August 31st will pay an early bird registration fee. New families who want to register their children can
come to the parish office Monday – Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. And on Friday’s from 8:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. You can also go online to our parish website and print out the registration forms. You must have a
copy of your child’s Baptism certificate to register them in our classes.
Our Elementary Religious Education classes are on Tuesday evenings from 6:30
-7:30 p.m. for grades 1st through 8th and are held at St. Catherine’s School.
Our Confirmation preparation classes are twice a month on Sundays from 4:00 –
5:30 p.m. and are held at St. Catherine’s Church. Preparation for the Sacrament
of Confirmation begins in the 9th grade. You will need a copy of your child’s
Baptism and First Communion certificates. It is important that your family are
registered members of St. Catherine’s Parish. If you have any questions please
call our Religious Education Director, Gina Stewart at 494-9701 ext. 119.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
The first “presbyters” were advisers to the bishops rather than what we would call “priests,” yet by the
year 1000 our present-day understanding of the ordained priesthood is clearly in place. The Germanic influence was strong in those days, reflected in a series of questions posed to the candidate about his intentions.
The priest’s role in the celebration of Mass had by then come to the fore, as the ritual notes that Mass vestments must be worn, the hands of the priest must be anointed with chrism, and a chalice with wine and water
and a paten with a host must be given. Up to then, the ordination rite had stressed the presbyter as a collaborator with the bishop and a member of the order of presbyters. Then, in a not-so-subtle shift, the presbyter came
to be seen as a “priest” designated to celebrate the Mass and, as the prayer suggests, to touch the chalice. By
these days, remember, the cup had long vanished from Communion for the laity. A thousand years ago, today’s patterns were already in place. The priest no longer saw himself as a member of a council of elders, a
presbytery, and in some dioceses he had little influence over the bishop. Instead, he was either a pastor, with
relationship to the eucharistic community in the parish, or he was a priest monk, offering Mass for the salvation of the departed or the intentions of the living.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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Around the Diocese
Mass in Recognition of All Immigrants
Sunday, July 17, 4:00 p.m.
Bishop Vann invites you to join him, Archbishop Gomez, other bishops and thousands from Southern California in solidarity and prayer for humanitarian relief for
immigrants and just and compassionate
immigration reform. And to recognize the
wonderful efforts of parishes throughout
Southern California that are caring for immigrants and helping them to prepare for
relief and a path to citizenship.
Pre-Procession gathering at 3:00 pm.
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
555 W. Temple Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
We have a very special marriage encounter weekend
coming up for you. It will be a non- residential weekend. You won't be spending the night. It will include
only Saturday and Sunday. The weekend will be held
at St. Jeanne de Lestonnac in Tustin.
So if you need some spark and romance in your marriage with better communication, sign up for this weekend July 23 and 24.
For more information, call Jim & Cheryl at 949-5519156 or John & Maggie Lee at 714-873-5136. If you
prefer to sign-up online, you can do so at our website:
www.OCWWME.org
SPIRITUAL EXERCISES
OF
ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA
AUTUMN SESSION 2016
. . . Beginning: Week of Aug. 20th-25th
. . . . DO YOU FEEL AN INTERIOR CALL TO GROW IN HOLINESS?
These classes, offered at St. Peter Chanel in Hawaiian Gardens and given over a 10 Week period,
will greatly intensify your spiritual life and your desire to go to Heaven. Come and learn the real purpose of your life, and how to achieve it through self-knowledge, self-discipline, deep prayer, and discernment of spirits. You’ll see miracles happen in your life!
There is no charge for the program and all materials are provided. Donations are accepted. Each meeting lasts 2-2.5 hours. To
register online, go to www.spcomv.com. For more information, please contact Fr. Ed Broom, OMV at St. Peter Chanel, Mary
Martorana at [email protected] or Veronica Ayson at (562) 924-7591.
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Lecturas y Noticias
PROGRAMA DE
EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA
REGISTRACIONES
DEL AÑO ESCOLAR 2015-2016
Inscripción anticipada para nuestro programa de Educación
Religiosa en el otoño comienza el 1 de julio. Aquellos estudiantes que asistieron el año pasado recibirán un paquete
de inscripción por correo. Los que se inscriban antes del 31
de agosto pagarán una cuota de inscripción temprana de
aves. Nuevas familias que quieran inscribir a sus hijos pueden ir a la oficina parroquial Lunes - Jueves de 9:00 am .5:00 p.m. También puede ir en línea en nuestro sitio web
de la parroquia e imprimir los formularios de inscripción.
Usted debe tener una copia del certificado de bautismo de
su hijo para registrarlos en nuestras clases. Horario de clases para el año escolar 2016-2017 es domingos a las 12:15
– 1:30 en la iglesia de Santa Catalina.
Nuestras clases de preparación para la Confirmación son
dos veces al mes los domingos de 4:00-5:30 y se llevan a
cabo en la iglesia de Santa Catalina. Preparación para el
Sacramento de la Confirmación comienza en el noveno
grado. Usted necesitará una copia de su certificado de Bautismo y la Primera Comunión. Es importante que su familia
son miembros registrados de la parroquia de Santa Catalina. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta por favor llame a nuestro
Director de Educación Religiosa, Gina Stewart en 4949701 ext. 119.
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
Desde 1913, en la ciudad de Puntarenas,
Costa Rica, la Virgen del Carmen es reconocida como la Virgen del Mar. En aquel año un
barco llamado el Galileo naufraga en una tempestad y el pueblo angustiado por sus seres
queridos recurrió al templo de la Virgen para
pedir auxilio. Algunos días después todos los
tripulantes fueron rescatados y llevados a Puntarenas. Según los tripulantes, mientras las lluvias y vientos amenazaban al Galileo una mujer los animó a que se echasen al agua y nadaran a tierra firme. Allí ella los alimentó y los
acompañó hasta que fueron rescatados.
Llenos de alegría, el pueblo llevó a los rescatados a la iglesia para dar gracias. Estos reconocieron a la Virgen del Carmen como la
mujer que los había ayudado. Desde entonces
el sábado más cercano al 16 de julio, el pueblo
celebra en grande la fiesta del Carmen con
grandes desfiles de barcos y yates. Entre música y fuegos artificiales los costarricenses vienen en embarcaciones adornadas desde toda la
nación a celebrar con la Virgen del Mar que
también se encuentra en una embarcación.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Año Jubilar de la Misericordia
10 de julio de 2016
Decimoquinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
¿Podría haber alguien que contradijera la excelente lección de misericordia en la parábola del Buen Samaritano? ¡Claro,
la audiencia de Jesús que era religiosamente devota lo hizo! Muy poca simpatía gozaba alguien lo suficientemente tonto como para viajar solo por “el camino de Jericó” lleno de criminales. Bastante simpatía tenía un sacerdote y un levita, quienes a
prisa se dirigían a realizar su trabajo en el templo, y que preferían evitar hacer una obra de misericordia evitando quedar impuros para la realización del culto. Nada de simpatía para la persona atenta que presenta Jesús. Para los judíos los samaritanos eran sus enemigos, tanto religiosa como políticamente. Jesús los desafía —y también a nosotros— a buscar la presencia
de Dios no solamente en la hermosura de la liturgia sino en esa persona extraña viajera que cayo en desgracia. Observa la
presencia de Dios aún en alguien que está fuera de la Ley, quien hace una obra de misericordia que brota más de la bondad
instintiva de su corazón que por sus obligaciones religiosas. Ya que Jesús se hizo nuestro “Buen Samaritano” pese a nuestras
culpas y necedad, ¿quiénes somos nosotros para medir nuestra misericordia? ¿Quién es mi prójimo? (Lucas 10:29). ¡La próxima persona que veamos que necesita una obra de misericordia! Sin condiciones, sin limites, sin excepciones. Especialmente
en este Año Jubilar de misericordia, Jesús ordenó “vete y haz tú lo mismo” (10:37).
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Lecturas y Noticias
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
LECTURAS DE HOY
Is 1:10-17; Sal 50 (49):8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23;
Mt 10:34 — 11:1
Martes: Is 7:1-9; Sal 48 (47):2-8; Mt 11:20-24
Miércoles: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Sal 94 (93):5-10, 14-15;
Mt 11:25-27
Jueves:
Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Sal 102 (101):13-14ab,
15-21; Mt 11:28-30
Viernes: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Is 38:10-12abcd, 16;
Mt 12:1-8
Sábado: Mi 2:1-5; Sal 10 (9):1-4, 7-8, 14; Mt 12:14-21
Domingo: Gen 18:1-10a; Sal 15 (14):2-5; Col 1:24-28;
Lc 10:38-42
Primera lectura — Escuchen la voz del Señor. Es algo
muy cerca de ti, y está en tu corazón; sólo necesitas observarla (Deuteronomio 30:10-14).
Salmo — Escúchame, Señor, porque eres bueno
(Salmo 69 [68]) o Salmo 19 (18).
Segunda lectura — Todas las cosas fueron creadas
mediante y para Cristo Jesús (Colosenses 1:15-20).
Evangelio — Ser un buen vecino, mostrar amor tratando a otros con misericordia (Lucas 10:25-37).
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Decimoquinto Domingo del Tiempo
Ordinario
Lunes:
San Benito
Miércoles: San Enrique
Jueves:
Santa Kateri
Tekakwitha
Viernes:
San Buenaventura
Sábado:
Nuestra Señora del
Carmen;
Santa María Virgen
BAUTISMOS
Nuestros bautizos de infantiles en español están programados contactando Gina Stewart en la oficina 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].