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St. Nicholas Parish
24252 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
(949) 837-1090; FAX (949) 837-9510; www.st-nicholaschurch.org
School of Religious Education: (949) 837-7676
Our Parish Mission Statement
St. Nicholas Parish is a Catholic community, celebrating our faith
through the Sacraments, Liturgy, Prayer and Service. We strive to nurture family life
and to create one body out of many in the Lord.
We share the Good News with people of all ages, cultures and faith backgrounds.
CLERGY
Pastor:
Senior Priest:
In Residence
Visiting Priest
Visiting Priest
Visiting Priest
Visiting Priest
Deacon
Spanish Deacon
Pastoral Intern
Rev. Richard Delahunty
Rev. Michael Mai Khai Hoan
Rev. Timothy MacCarthy, Retired
Rev. Msgr. Colm Conlon
Rev. Msgr. Lawrence Gibson
Rev. Msgr. John Campbell
Rev. Gerald Walker
Wayne Thompson
Luis Gallardo
Phuong Nguyen
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 P.M., 7:00 P.M. in Spanish
Sunday: 7:30 A.M., 9:00 A.M., 10:45 A.M., 12:30 P.M.,
and 5:00 pm in Vietnamese.
Monday through Friday: 7:00 A.M., and 9:00 A.M.
Saturday at 9:00 A.M.
Filipino Mass: 5:30 P.M. First Saturdays, October-June.
Holy Days: 4PM Vigil; 7AM, 9AM, 12PM, 6PM, and
7:30PM (Vietnamese)
RECONCILIATION [Confession]
Saturday 9:45-10:15 A.M., and 3:00-3:45 P.M.,
or by appointment.
BAPTISM
Fourth Sunday of the month at 2:00 P.M.
Arrangements must be made a month in advance.
Parents must attend two preparation sessions.
MARRIAGE
Arrangements must begin at least three months in
advance with a priest of the parish.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Call Parish Office in an emergency.
Special Service celebrated in fall/spring as announced.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
At the death of a family member, please call the
Parish Office at your earliest convenience to plan
for the Mass of Christian Burial.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION DAY
24-hour adoration begins the second Wednesday
of the month at the 9:00 A.M. Mass.
DEVOTIONS & BENEDICTION
Wednesday evenings at 7:30 P.M.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary and Benediction.
Parish Office Hours: Sunday: 8:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Monday through Friday: 9A.M. -12 Noon; 1P.M. - 4:30P.M.;
6P.M. - 8P.M. Saturday: 9A.M. - 12 Noon
February 1, 2015
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
AUTHORITY FROM GOD
According to Moses, the people decided they didn’t want to hear God’s
voice directly any more. It was much too frightening. Why couldn’t God
send human teachers, prophets, instead? God agreed, but with a warning.
The people had better listen to those teachers, because they spoke in God’s
name.
That arrangement, though, had its own problems, for them and for us.
How do I know this teacher is truly from God? And if the teacher is from
God, are all parts of the teaching meant for me? We have the Church and
scripture to help us with those questions, but still there are always a few
loose ends.
That is the powerful significance of the sentence in today’s Gospel:
“The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one
having authority and not as the scribes.” The people knew that this Jesus
was authentic—truly a teacher sent by God. They knew it by hearing him.
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Covered California & MediCal
Free Enrollment Assistance
Open Enrollment ends Sunday, February 15.
Catholic Charities of Orange County provides free Enrollment
Assistance to those who qualify for health insurance.
Enrollment Counselors are available at:
South County Family Resource Center, 23832 Rockfield Blvd,
Suite 270, Lake Forest—Mondays from 1PM to 4PM.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1100 So. Center St., Santa
Ana—Wednesdays from 5PM to 8PM.
St. Norbert Church, 300 E. Taft Av, Orange—Saturdays from
9AM to 1PM.
Camino Health Center Clinic, 30300 Camino Capistrano, San
Juan Capistrano—Thursdays from 4PM to 7PM and
Saturdays from 9AM to 1PM.
THANK YOU FROM CONCERN AMERICA
On January 18, hand-crafted textiles, baskets, ceramics and
wood products from Concern America were shown at
St. Nicholas. As a community of the faithful, you were
generous in purchasing handcrafts valued at $1,029.00. We are
very grateful to Fr. Delahunty for his hospitality and support,
and to everyone who purchased handcrafts. Through your
generosity, you have helped to spread hope for a better future
to hundreds of economically disadvantaged people
in many developing countries throughout the world!
THANK YOU!
For information on Concern America: concernamerica.org.
Or call 800-CON-CERN (800-266-2376).
PARISH OFFICE STAFF
Council of Catholic Women Meeting
The CCW will have its general meeting,
Friday, February 6th
Fr. Sy Nguyen will speak on the teachings of the
Church on birth control, marriage and sexuality.
Social time begins at 9:30AM and
the meeting starts at 10:10AM.
Please remember to bring pennies for Water for
Life, can tabs for Ronald McDonald House and
cosmetics for the prison ministry.
Questions: Call Noel at 949-455-0116
Parish Liturgical Secretary:
Business Manager:
Receptionist/Records:
Ministry to Sick & Homebound:
Director, Youth Ministry
Director, Religious Education
Secretary/Assistant
Religious Education:
Music Ministry:
Plant Supervisor:
Cate Wolski
Irma Contreras
Karen Falagrady
Barbara Price
Gwen Wieser
Gwen Wieser
Debbie Treister
Emett Loera
Steve Burton
SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: (949) 837-7676
VIETNAMESE MINISTRIES:
(949) 837-1090, Ext. 116
Sr. Maria Loan Tran, LHC, (949) 837-1090, Ext 137
Stewardship of Treasure
“Stewardship is not about our generosity; it is our response to God’s generosity.”
January 25
Micah’s Way
2014
2015
$18,019.66
$19,330.44
$ 4,238.00
52-Weekly Required Budget
$22,987.00
February 1, 2015
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Calendar This Week
Monday:
7AM Anthony Thach Tran (d)
9AM Angela Royo (d)
Tuesday:
7AM Onie Rodriguez (d)
9AM Rita E. Moises (d)
Wednesday:
7AM Jane Burke
9AM Joyce Lizardo (d)
Thursday:
7AM Mary Templeton
9AM George Artiano (d)
Friday:
7AM Bernhard Schmitt
9AM Gary Edington (d)
Saturday:
9AM Funeral Mass for Parmalee O’Brien
4PM For the Parish
7PM Nicky Chavez
Sunday:
7:30AM Kendra Johnson
9:00AM Kathleen Clery (d)
10:45AM Isabel Sanchez (d)
12:30PM Catalina Fierro (d)
MONDAY
Sewing Group, Small Hall, 8AM
Religious Education for Elementary, Parish Center, 4:15PM
Faith Alive, Room A, 7PM
Pastoral Council, Rooms B&C, 7PM
Hispanic Rosary, Church, 7:30PM
TUESDAY
Religious Education for Elementary, Parish Center, 4:15PM
Spanish Tallers Oracion, Room B, 7PM
7th & 8th SRE Classes, Parish Center downstairs, 7PM
Confirmation I, Parish Center upstairs, 7PM
St. Nicholas Chorale, Small Hall, 7:15PM
WEDNESDAY
ESL Classes, Rooms B&C, 9AM
Charismatic Prayer Group, Room A, 10AM
Library Ministry, Room C, 2PM
Religious Education for Elementary, Parish Center, 4:15PM
Knights of Columbus, Room 104, 6PM
Devotions & Benediction, Church, 7:30PM
Filipino Choir, Small Hall, 8PM
THURSDAY
Faith Alive, Room A, 10AM
Bereavement Ministry, Room A, 2PM
Hispanic RCIA, Room B, 6:30PM
Hispanic Council Meeting, Room C, 6:30PM
RCIA, Rooms 201-204, 7PM
St. Nicholas Choir, Small Hall, 7:15PM
FRIDAY
We Remember
Helen Smith, Alfreda Gmitruk
And Joseph Boulder
who entered their new and eternal life
in Christ. Our parish condolences are
extended to their families.
Grant them eternal rest, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Moses spoke to all the people, saying: “A prophet like
me will the LORD, your God, raise up for you.”
Psalm 95: If today you hear his voice, har den not
your hearts.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35
Brothers and sisters: I should like you to be free of
anxieties.
Gospel:
Mark 1:21-28
The people were astonished at Jesus’ teaching; he taught
them as one having authority.
Council of Catholic Women Meeting, Parish Center, 8:30AM
Fr. Dick, Bible Study, Room 201, 9:45AM
Divine Mercy, Room C, 1:45PM
Hispanic Bible Study, Small Hall, 7PM
SATURDAY
First Saturday Devotions, Room C, 9:30AM
Parish Assembly, Parish Center, 2PM
Filipino Choir, Small Hall, 4PM
Hispanic Choir, Room C, 4PM
SUNDAY
Library Ministry, Room C, 10AM
St. Blaise Memorial
Tuesday, February 3rd
In memory of St. Blaise,
we will have
The Blessing of Throats at the
7AM and 9AM MASSES.
St. Blaise, believed martyred in the persecution of
Licinius, early 4th century, Bishop of Sebaste in
Armenia, is associated with the healing of throats.
February 1, 2015
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
School of Religious Education
Congratulations to our Second Grade students who
made their First Reconciliation this past Saturday.
Please pray for these students, their families and
catechists as they continue on their journey of faith—
they will receive their First Communion on
Saturday, May 9th at the 4PM Mass.
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THIS WEEK…
SRE Elementary Classes will meet F eb, 2, 3, 4, in the
Parish Center at 4:15PM.
7th & 8th Grades and Confirmation I Classes will meet
on Tuesday, February 3 at 7PM in assigned classrooms.
PLEASE NOTE: In observance of President’s Day,
celebrated on Monday, February 16, we will not have
Elementary Classes on that day only!
Tuesday and Wednesday classes will meet at usual.
The St. Nicholas Welcoming Committee
will be at coffee and donuts after the
9AM and 10:45 AM Masses
on Sunday, February 8th.
All newcomers to the parish are invited to join us to get
acquainted with other newcomers and to learn about the
many Parish Ministries. Come join us!!
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way to the Mexican border – covering nearly
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Check us out on Facebook!
Teen/Family Choir:
Rehearsals in February
Thursdays, February 12th and 28th and
Mass is on Saturday, February 28 at 4PM.
Join us!
MORE
Care more than others
think necessary.
Trust more than others
think wise.
Serve more than others
think practical.
More information will be coming out—
check us out on Facebook and the Bulletin.
Asian Dispensation for Ash Wednesday Fasting
This year, Ash Wednesday, February 18th, also
happens to be the eve of the Lunar New Yearthe Year of the Goat.
Most Reverend Kevin W. Vann, Bishop of Orange, as a
spiritual benefit for those observing the Lunar New Year,
has approved:
♦ The transfer of the obligation of “fasting and
abstinence” of Ash Wednesday February 18 to the
Wednesday following of the following week
(February 25).
♦ The transfer of the obligation of abstinence on the
First Friday of Lent (February 20) to the Monday,
Tuesday, or Thursday of the following week.
(February 23, 24 or 26).
THE PARISH LIBRARY
We are OPEN February 1st; CLOSED February 8th.
We are open the first & third Sunday of the month.
FREE book cart, pamphlets, rosaries, prayer cards!
As Lent nears, we have books to read—such as:
“Joy of Lent” by Pat McDonough
The Library Hours: Sunday 10AM to 12:30PM &
Wednesday, 2PM to 4PM.
The Library is located behind the Parish Office in Room C.
February 1, 2015
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Did You Know….
Building St. Nicholas...W indows
Four stained-glass windows designed by Joe Maes, a
Laguna Beach artist, were installed in the new Church.
Located in each of the two transepts, these windows
illustrate in a contemporary style, the Five Joyful
Mysteries.
The sequence begins at the end of the west transept on the
large parking lot side of the church. The window on the
left combines the first and second Joyful Mysteries—the
Annunciation and Mary’s visit to Elizabeth. At the top,
Mary kneels before the Angel Gabriel as a dove descends
over her head. In the lower right hand corner, Elizabeth
embraces Mary. The window on the right depicts the
Nativity.
At the end of the east transept (small parking lot side) on
the left, we find the infant Jesus in the arms of Simeon on
the day of His Presentation. The widow Anne looks on.
The window on the right portrays the finding of the boy
Jesus in the temple. Mary, Joseph, and a priest observe
Jesus who appears to be standing in a heavenly spotlight
as He addresses the elders.
The two windows on the sides of the transepts were added
in mid-1984. The one on the west depicts the Assumption
of Mary and the one on the east, the crowning of Mary,
Queen of Heaven. In both, Mary is clothed in brilliant
blue.
Do you feel called to serve as an Extraordinary
Minister of Holy Communion
to the altar on Sunday and/or to the sick?
Class will be held on Saturday February 28th from
8:30AM to 3:30PM in Rooms A and B
(behind the Parish Office Building).
If you feel called, please pick up a registration form in
the Parish Office. Please fill it in and return to the
Parish Office no later than February 19th, to the
attention of Barbara Price, Coordinator.
Thank you to all who
participated in, worked at,
or supported us by attending
the St. Nicholas Choralfest in
honor of our 50th Parish
Anniversary!
We deeply appreciate everyone’s
hard work and attendance!
A Concert Series For Christ Cathedral
Dinner/Concert—Saturday, February 14 at 6:30PM
“Love Songs”
in the Cathedral Cultural Center’s Freed Theater
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a delectable
four course prix fixe meal as you are
serenaded by live operatic musicians
—all within the visually beautiful
Christ Cathedral Cultural Center,
13280 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove.
Dinner and Show: $85.00 per person
For more info: www.saintvalentine.eventbrite.com
or call 714-883-7987
For Adults
The Sacrament of Confirmation, in which we receive the
fullness of the Holy Spirit into our lives, will be offered to
adults who have not been confirmed on
Saturday, April 25th, within the 4:00PM Mass.
If you are 18 years of age or older, baptized and
regularly attend Mass and receive the Eucharist,
we invite you to come to five Saturday sessions
in preparation for the Sacrament.
They will be held from 10AM to 11:30AM,
beginning Saturday, March 14, in Room A
[the building behind the Parish Office].
Registration forms are available in the Parish Office.
If you wish more information,
please call Gloria at 768-7228.
St. Nicholas Parish Senior Singles
We will be gathering for lunch at Mimi’s Café
at 27430 La Paz Rd., Laguna Niguel,
on Friday, February 13 at 12:30PM.
All seating reserved. RSVP—Dolores: 472-3580.
Day Trip on Wednesday, April 29th:
Our Senior Singles will be joining with the
Polish Club of Laguna Woods for a Day Trip:
First Stop: to view Stykas largest mounted painting in the
world showing the “Walk to Crucifixion,” with a narrated
presentation.
Second Stop: to view a large stained glass “Last Supper,”
with presentation.
Third Stop: Lunch at the “Polka,” Polish restaurant.
Fourth Stop: is the Griffith Park Observatory.
Cost: $85.00, including entry fee, transportation & meal
Mail check to: PCLW, 811-Q Via Mendoza,
Laguna Woods, CA 92637; or call Irena at 206-9122.
This trip is open to all Parishioners!
February 1, 2015
RESERVE THESE DATES
FOR THE ANNUAL PARISH MISSION!
Our annual Parish Mission will be in the evenings
starting Monday, March 16th through
Wednesday, March 18th
On March 15th, Fr. McCarthy will be at
all the Masses to personally invite all
Parishioners to attend!
Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A., an experienced
teacher, administrator, retreat director and parish
mission preacher, will be with us to discuss
The Sacraments:
The Treasures of Our Faith.
Be sure to mark the dates on your calendar!
Wordnet Productions presents
“The Word in the World “
with Fr. Mike Manning, SVD and guest
Every Wednesday at 8:30AM PT on: (TBN)
Every Tuesday at 8:30AM & Friday 6:30AM PT on: (TCC)
Knights of Columbus
Wheelchair Fund for Veterans
Weekend of February 7th & 8th
As an organization, the Knights of Columbus has funded
tens of thousands of wheelchairs for people in need.
This year, our local chapters are providing the wheelchairs
for needy veterans in Orange County. The St. Nicholas
Council of Knights of Columbus is asking for your
support in funding the purchase of wheelchairs for
these vets.
A $150 donation purchases and delivers a wheelchair to a
veteran who is in need of such a medical device but who
does not qualify to get one through the veteran
administration in a timely manner. The delivery of a
wheelchair to a person without mobility improves the
quality of life for the entire family. It is estimated that
each wheelchair we deliver impacts an average of 10
people in a positive way.
We will be requesting donations after all Masses on
February 7 and 8. We will accept a donation for a
wheelchair or any portion of one that you can afford.
Thanks for your support!
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Nicholas Parish Assembly
St. Nicholas Parish Pastoral Council
will hold our third Parish Assembly on
Saturday, February 7, from 1PM till 3:40PM.
The Pastoral Council will present the completed Parish
Pastoral Plan to St. Nicholas’ parishioners during this
Assembly. Data to complete the Pastoral Plan was
collected by the Pastoral Council during the past two
Parish Assemblies. In addition, the Council collected
ideas and information from the clergy and from meetings
and interviews with various parish ministries. The
Council reviewed the data, summarized it and organized
the information in a clear, understandable manner.
The Plan, which reflects the input of the clergy and
parishioners, addresses the direction the Parish will
follow for the next three or more years. It will be our
guideline for the future.
Please join us in the Parish Hall on February 7th as we
continue our celebration of 50 years for St. Nicholas
Parish by revealing our Plan for the future of our parish!
Thank you to all who donated to
Micah’s Way on Sunday, January 25th.
Micah’s Way originated at St. Nicholas
over 10-years ago and the $4,238.00 in
donations helps us to continue to assist the most needy in our
community. Bless you for your generosity!
Positions Available at Christ Cathedral Campus
The Diocese of Orange seeks to fill these Management
Positions. If interested, send cover letter and resume in
confidence to [email protected].
Controller: Manages Pastoral Center Accounting
Department. Position requires CPA and BA in accounting or
business administration or equivalent business experience and
5+years of progressively responsible experience in a related
discipline. Manages 9-Direct reports.
Director of Real Estate Management: Requires Masters or
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 5 years
related work experience, including project management for a
large institution or agency, minimum 5 years supervisory
experience.
Director of Information Technology: Requires knowledge of
TCP/IP, network security, antivirus and anti-spam techniques
and experience with Windows Servers and workstations in a
Windows domain. Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems,
Computer Science or AA in equivalent program of study.
St. Nicholas
Council 10590
The St. Nicholas Knights of Columbus very
much appreciate all those who donated
blood at our recent Blood Drive. We also
appreciate those who volunteered and
worked that day. THANK YOU!!