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Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church
Laguna Beach, CA
MONTH of SAINT JOSEPH
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
March 29, 2015
My God, my God why have you abandoned me?
Psalm 51
Palm Sunday
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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. - 5:30 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, 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.
CLERGY
Rev. Kenneth A. Schmit—Pastor
Ext. 111 or [email protected]
Rev. Mario Rebamontan—Senior Priest
Ext. 112 or [email protected]
Deacon Eddie Salgado
Ext. 121 or [email protected]
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 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
Rev. Gabriel Stack, O. Praem—Sunday Assistance
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.
PARISH STAFF
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION)
Donna Beam-Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Ext. 113 or [email protected]
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
[email protected]
Gina Stewart-Director, Youth Religious Education/
Informacion en Espanol
Ext. 119 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
Mike Letourneau—School Principal
Ext. 211 or [email protected]
Renea Sendele—School Secretary
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
“To experience Holy Week
is to enter more and more into God’s logic
of love and self-giving.”
- Pope Francis
Chrism Mass & Blessing of Holy Oils—Monday, March 30, 5:30 p.m.
St. Columban Catholic Church, Garden Grove
Parish Penance Service—Tuesday, March 31, 7:00 p.m.
Deanery Penance Services
Wednesday, March 18, 7:00 p.m.—Corpus Christi
Monday, March 23, 7:00 p.m.—St. Timothy
Tuesday, March 24, 7:00 p.m.—St. Edward the Confessor
Wednesday, March 25, 7:00 p.m. — Our Lady of Fatima
Thursday, March 26, 7:00 p.m. — Mission Basilica
SACRED PASCHAL TRIDUUM
Holy Thursday, April 2, 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper—7:00 p.m.,
followed by Adoration of Blessed Sacrament until 11:00 p.m.
Good Friday, April 3, 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
1:00 p.m. Solemn Liturgy
7:00 p.m. Solemn Liturgy, Spanish in the Church
7:00 p.m. Solemn Liturgy, English in Chapel at School
Holy Saturday, April 4, 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and Preparation Rite
8:00 p.m. The Great Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday, April 5, Masses: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and
1:30 p.m. (Spanish). PLEASE NOTE: There is no 5:30 p.m. Mass
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Readings of the Week
Saints & Special Observances
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11
Tuesday:
Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
Sunday:
Palm Sunday of the Passion of
the Lord
Monday:
Monday of Holy Week
Tuesday:
Tuesday of Holy Week
Wednesday: Wednesday of Holy Week
Thursday: Holy Thursday; Paschal Triduum
begins
Friday:
Good Friday of the Lord’s
Passion;
Fast and Abstinence;
Passover begins at sunset
Saturday: Holy Saturday; Vigil of Easter
Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34;
Mt 26:14-25
Thursday:
Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9;
Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21
Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14;
Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26;
Jn 13:1-15
Friday:
Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25;
Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42
Saturday:
a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10,
12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22;
b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11;
c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18;
d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13;
e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6;
f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Ps 19:8-11;
g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or
Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19;
h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23;
Mk 16:1-7
Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23;
Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9
or Mk 16:1-7 or (at an afternoon
or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35
Sunday:
Please pray for the sick:
Olga Ainagas
Rex Brady
Rebecca Brady
Conor Davis
Renee DiVicino
Paul Freeman
Judy Friesen
Thomas Garcia
Barbara Gullo
Marko Mani
Evlyn Mark
Hiroko Nishimaya
Leo O’Gorman
Bob Sachs
Eleanor Schmidt
Hubert Segard
Jacqui Slevin
Halina Stanaland
Armando Ybarra
Tencha Ybarra
Kevin Zelko
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Mass Intentions—8:00 a.m. Mass
Mon:
Tue:
Wed:
Thurs:
Fri:
Sat:
Kenneth Umbarger, Jr. (D)
Kenneth Umbarger, Jr. (D)
Jim & Helen Bosses (D)
Holy Thursday
Good Friday
Holy Saturday
Pray for those in the Armed Forces:
Erin Bevacqua, Lieutenant, USMC
Evan Dineen, Capt., USAF
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Ministries
MINISTRY DIRECTORY
Altar Servers
Art & Environment
Contemplative Prayer
Susan Daley
Virginia Atherton
Valerie Sinkus
Detention
Extraordinary Ministers
Extraordinary Ministers
To Sick & Homebound
Homeless Shelter Dinners
Intercessory Prayer Group
Harry Allen
Susan Daley
Susan Daley
Lisa Staight
Valerie Sinkus
Jovenes Para Cristo
Teresa Jimenez
Luis Torres
Lectors
Men’s Fellowship
Music
Orange Diocesan Council of
Catholic Women
Prayer Line
Religious Education
RCIA
Respect Life
Susan Daley
Joe Bevacqua
Charles Stephenson
Linda Blackburn and
Connie Casey
Parish Office
Gina Stewart
Donna Beam
Peggy Long/
Susan Daley
Susan Daley
Parish Office
Ron Kreber
Susan Daley
Rosemary Watson
Sacristans
Sick & Homebound Visits
Sunday Hospitality
Ushers
Women’s Council
Ministry Coordinator:
494-9701, x118
497-1904
949-295-9526
[email protected]
949-497-0977
494-9701, x118
494-9701, x118
949-852-4442
949-295-9526
[email protected]
949-891-3571
949-632-8082
[email protected]
494-9701, x118
714-747-3122
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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]
PROPHETIC ANOINTING
The solemnity of today’s readings invites us into silent contemplation of the mystery of our redemption. There are so many levels on
which to understand the events of the Passion. The woman who anoints
Jesus acts prophetically in a way that the other disciples do not yet
grasp. Anointing is for priests, prophets, and kings, and also for the
preparation of the dead. It is for healing and for holiness. Her action
acknowledges the imminent events of the passion and death of the
Lord, and points toward his resurrection and triumph over evil and
death. He is priest and victim, prophet and God, King and Lord. All
these things are acknowledged in her prophetic anointing.
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RCIA
Holy Week begins today!
Palm Sunday commemorates the triumphal entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem with much joy and excitement by the people. There is also much excitement for our elect and candidates as they prepare for
reception of the sacraments at Easter Vigil just six days from today. However, this week ends with the
passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus and there is much to experience with the suffering of Jesus
as he approaches Calvary and the cross on our behalf.
On Monday, March 30, they will attend the annual Chrism Mass and witness the blessing of the Holy
Oils and the renewal of the priests’ commitment of their vows at St. Columban Church. They will be
dismissed along with many elect and candidates from the diocese.
Holy Thursday, they will experience the washing of the feet, followed by dismissal to unfold the experience. Good Friday they will participate in the veneration of the cross, followed by another dismissal to
again deepen their experience. They will attend Saturday morning prayer and the Preparation Rite before the Easter Vigil that evening. As you can imagine, it is an emotional and profoundly spiritual week
for them.
Please continue to pray for them as they move toward the celebration of the sacraments of initiation
into the Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil. Because you are also participants in their initiation, through
prayer, those who wish to offer a card or gift to them, are invited to bring it into the office and we will
see that they receive it after the Vigil.
Thank you for your prayers and support.
Blessings,
Donna Beam, RCIA Director
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Around the Diocese
CHRISM MASS, MARCH 30
The annual Chrism Mass for the Blessing of Holy Oils
and Renewal of Priestly Commitment will be celebrated
September 24-28, 2015
Call for more information
(714) 282-3021 or visit
orangecatholicfoundation.org
at St. Columban Catholic Church on Monday of Holy
Week. Bishop Kevin Vann will be presiding. The Oil of
the Sick and the Oil of the Catechumen will be blessed
and the Oil of Sacred Chrism will be consecrated for
use in each of the parishes at this diocesan celebration.
There will be a Dismissal Rite in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Korean for the Elect. Bishop Kevin en-
courages all who will celebrate confirmation and baptism
to attend.
Serve Him
How can you SERVE . . .
Do you want to join a liturgical ministry but don’t know where to start?
The following are ministries in need of volunteers.
Altar Server - Our Altar Server Ministry is open to all parish boys and girls in the 4th grade and up who have
made their First Communion. This ministry offers young people the chance to actively participate in one of
the Church’s most important ministries; assisting the priest at the altar.
Please contact Susan Daley at 949-494-9701, ext. 118 or email [email protected] to get started.
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Saint Catherine of Siena Parish School News
Now Enrolling for the
2015-2016 Academic Year!
Saint Catherine Of Siena Parish School
Educating The Next Generation Of Decision Makers
Saint Catherine School is rooted in a rich 57-year history based on unparalleled academic excellence for
grades K-8, as well as a newly introduced Transitional Kindergarten program for students turning four
years old by September 1.
Call the school office for information or schedule a tour: 949-494-7339 or visit www.stcathschool.org
30516 South Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach
Domingo de Ramos
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Lecturas y Noticias
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
LA PALABRA DE DIOS HOY
El Domingo de Ramos o Domingo de Ramos es una
solemnidad extraña en el calendario cristiano. Al conmemorar la entrada triunfal de Jesús en Jerusalén, la Iglesia
nos recuerda lo fácil que es darle la espalda a Jesús. Las
misas de este domingo, cuando se celebran de acuerdo a
las normas, comienzan en la calle, fuera del templo, en el
mundo. Allí se proclama el Evangelio de la entrada a Jerusalén, se bendicen los ramos o palmas, luego, con cantos
alegres y llenos de hosannas los fieles entran al templo
para continuar con la celebración de la misa, en la cual, la
lectura de la Pasión tiene un lugar prominente.
La lectura de la Pasión está dividida entre el narrador,
Jesús, los personajes de la Pasión y el pueblo. De nuevo, si la
misa se celebra propiamente, desde sus bancas, los fieles
proclaman las palabras del pueblo, gritando:
“¡Crucifíquenlo!”
Los dos evangelios de este domingo nos recuerdan lo
fácil que es abandonar al Señor. Los mismos cristianos
que afuera del Templo le cantaban hosanna piden su
muerte dentro del Templo. Los mismos que en la calle le
celebraban con ramos, lo coronan con espinas en el santuario.
Nuestro camino cuaresmal de conversión
llega hoy a la ciudad santa de Jerusalén.
“¡Dios mío, Dios mío! ¿Por qué me has
abandonado?” Durante toda la Cuaresma
hemos venido caminando con el Señor hacia
Jerusalén. Hoy él entra en la ciudad santa en
medio de aclamaciones de gozo y regocijo.
Esas aclamaciones de gozo pronto se
convirtieron en aclamaciones de dolor y
angustia, que culminaron en las palabras de
abandono que Jesús pronunció desde la cruz.
Nos podemos imaginar la desesperación que
experimentó el Señor cuando se sintió
abandonado de todos, especialmente de su
propio Padre. Al disponernos a escuchar la
palabra de Dios recordemos el dolor y la
angustia que el Señor Jesús sufrió por
nosotros.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Traducido de Saint Margaret Sunday Missal derechos de autor © J. S. Paluch
Company
UNCIÓN PROFÉTICA
La solemnidad de las lecturas de hoy nos invita a una
contemplación silenciosa del misterio de nuestra redención. Hay tantas maneras de comprender los sucesos de
la Pasión. La mujer que unge a Jesús se comporta proféticamente y de un modo que los otros discípulos aún no
comprenden. La unción es para los sacerdotes, los profetas y los reyes, y también para la preparación de los
muertos. Es para la sanación y la santidad. Su acción reconoce los sucesos de la pasión y la muerte del Señor
que se avecinan, y señala hacia la resurrección y el triunfo sobre el mal y la muerte. Jesús es sacerdote y víctima,
profeta y Dios, Rey y Señor. Todas estas cosas se hacen
explícitas en su unción profética.
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Lecturas y Noticias
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Martes:
Is 42:1-7; Sal 27 (26):1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11
Is 49:1-6; Sal 71 (70):1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33,
36-38
Miércoles: Is 50:4-9a; Sal 69 (68):8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34;
Mt 26:14-25
Jueves:
Misa del Crisma: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9;
Sal 89 (88):21-22, 25, 27; Apo 1:5-8; Lc 4:16-21
Cena del Señor: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14;
Sal 116 (117):12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18;
1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15
Viernes: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Sal 31 (30):2, 6, 12-13,
15-17, 25;
Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42
Sábado: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Sal 104 (103):1-2,
5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35;
o Sal 33 (32):4-7, 12-13, 20-22;
b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18];
Sal 16 (15): 5, 8-11;
c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18;
d) Is 54:5-14; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13;
e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6;
f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Sal 19 (18):8-11;
g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Sal 42 (41):3, 5;
43:3-4 o
Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 o Sal 51 (50):12-15, 18-19;
h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Sal 118 (117):1-2, 16-17,
22-23;
Mc 16:1-7
Domingo: Hch 10:34a, 37-43; Sal 118 (117):1-2, 16-17,
22-23; Col 3:1-4 o 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9
o Mc 16:1-7 o (en la misa de la tarde o la noche)
Lc 24:13-35
LECTURAS DE HOY
Evangelio para la procesión de las palmas —
¡Bendito el que viene en nombre del Señor! (Marcos
11:1-10 o
Juan 12:12-16)
Primera lectura — No oculté el rostro a insultos y
salivazos, porque sabía que no quedaría avergonzado
(Isaías 50:4-7).
Salmo — Dios mío, Dios mío, ¿por qué me has
abandonado? (Salmo 22 (21)).
Segunda lectura — Jesús se despojó totalmente y
Dios lo llenó de exaltación (Filipenses 2:6-11).
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Domingo de Ramos “de la Pasión
del Señor”
Lunes:
Lunes de la Semana Santa
Martes: Martes de la Semana Santa
Miércoles: Miércoles de la Semana Santa
Jueves:
Jueves Santo; Triduo Pascual
Viernes: Viernes Santo; Ayuno y abstinencia
Sábado: Sábado Santo; La Vigilia Pascual
BAUTISMOS
Información para los que se preparan para el Bautismo.
Clases de preparación: Las clases son impartidas el segundo domingo de cada mes en cuarto B a las
11:00 en la parroquia de Santa Catalina con cita. La aplicación Bautismal debe ser completada antes de la clase.
¿Quién debe atender la clase? Los padres y padrinos deben atender una clase de bautismo.
Donde debería realizarse el Bautismo: El lugar más apropiado para bautizar a un niño es en la Iglesia de la parroquia donde los padres atienden Misa y son registrados.
Bautismos: Nuestros bautismos de infantes son programados mensualmente el tercer sábado de cada mes a las 10:00 en la iglesia de St. Catalina de Siena.
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) 4949701 ext. 119 o también puede contactar Gina Stewart en [email protected].