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Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church
Laguna Beach, CA
MONTH of the PASSION OF THE LORD
Second Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2015
I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living.
Psalm 116
Second Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2015
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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]
Second Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2015
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At Our Parish
MEN’S ANNUAL RETREAT
MARCH 13—15, 2015
“Holy Waiting . . . In a World that Can’t Wait”
Everyone is invited to join the
following ministries on Friday evenings during Lent for Stations of
the Cross:
March 6—Hispanic Ministry
March 13—Men’s Fellowship
March 20—Women’s Council
In a couple of weeks the St. Catherine Parish Retreat for Men will be
held at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center in the city of Sierra Madre.
Sign up to join your fellow parishioners for this weekend of spiritual
enrichment and growth by contacting the retreat team today.
During our retreat we will explore and reflect on the spiritual discipline of Holy Waiting. The Passionist Retreat Team offers inspirational talks on the Holy Waiting theme, as well as time for quiet prayer, Mass, Confession and Stations of the Cross. You are invited to
participate in the retreat in those ways in which God and your own
spirit guide you. Detailed information is available online at
www.materdolorosa.org
Requested donation: $215.00* per person, $50.00 non-refundable
deposit secures your registration.
Visa/MC or check accepted
*Remember . . . No one is ever turned away. Please come! Join us
for a silent retreat. Take a weekend away from everyday activities
and strengthen your connection with God.
Call or email your retreat team for more information and reservations:
Jim Raynoha
949-497-1494
[email protected]
Mike Obermeyer
949-699-0916
[email protected]
Jack Powers
949-376-8372
[email protected]
March 27—Living Stations
of the Cross
Please join Deacon Eddie in the
Liturgical Garden every Friday
morning following 8:00 a.m. Mass:
February 27, March 6, March 13,
(Father Mario), March 20 and
March 27
Second Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2015
Readings of the Week
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Saints & Special Observances
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36-38
Tuesday:
Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23;
Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16;
Mt 20:17-28
Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31
Friday:
Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21;
Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12;
Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Sunday:
Ex 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]; Ps 19:8-11;
1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25
Alternate readings (Year A): Ex 17:3-7;
Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8;
Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]
Sunday:
Second Sunday of Lent;
Penitential Rite for Candidates
for Full Communion
Tuesday:
St. Katharine Drexel
Wednesday: St. Casimir;
Purim (Jewish observance) begins
at sunset
Friday:
First Friday; World Day of Prayer;
Abstinence
Saturday: Ss. Perpetua and Felicity; First
Saturday
The annual PSA will start in our parish the weekend of March 7th & 8th.
The PSA provides an opportunity for us to join together as one church family. We realize our goals, as well
as join with Catholics throughout the Diocese of Orange to support ministries and services that benefit our
own parish as well as people all over Orange County.
Look for a letter from Fr. Ken along with a brochure about
the PSA in the coming week, and prayerfully consider how
your family will respond to this call to carry on Christ's work
in our community.
Please pray for the sick:
Olga Ainagas
Rex Brady
Rebecca Brady
Alyssa Claar
Conor Davis
Renee DiVicino
Paul Freeman
Judy Friesen
Thomas Garcia
Barbara Gullo
MaryJo Mancuso
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
Mass Intentions—8:00a.m. Mass
Mon:
Tue:
Wed:
Thurs:
Fri:
Sat:
John Mancuso (D)
Esther Gaffney (D)
Bill Ordway (D)
Hubert & Nettie Coles (D)
Phyllis Contino (D)
Intentions of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Pray for those in the Armed Forces:
Erin Bevacqua, Lieutenant, USMC
Evan Dineen, Capt., USAF
Second Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2015
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University of Notre Dame
The Notre Dame Club of Orange County
Proudly Presents:
THE UNIVERSITY OF
NOTRE DAME
GLEE CLUB CONCERT
Saturday, March 7th, 2015 @ 7:30 p.m.
St. Timothy Catholic Church
29102 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel, California
Celebrating its 100th year, the Notre Dame Glee
Club will perform a program of a capella music
under the direction of Daniel C. Stowe. The first
half of the program typically includes a variety of music from the Renaissance and Classical periods. The
second half of the program includes Irish and American folk songs, barbershop tunes, spirituals, and, by
popular demand: The Notre Dame Victory March.
The chorus, consisting of fifty-eight young men, will present their program in approximately two hours
(including a short intermission). This concert will be the first of their 2015 Spring Tour. The concert is
free, and, open to the public. A freewill offering will be accepted at the end of the evening to help
defray the cost of the tour.
For more information, contact Lynne Chronert at [email protected]
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Classes are now forming for Adult
Confirmation. Please contact Donna Beam
in the Church Office at 949-494-9701 ext. 113
Week of Feb 16-22, 2015
Envelopes
Loose
Credit Cards
Total
$4,057
$3,245
$2,241
$9,543
Ash Wednesday $1,577
Church in
Latin America $1,036
Second Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2015
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St. Catherine of Siena Council of Catholic Women
“LENTEN REFLECTIONS”
with Fr. Ken
Tuesday, March 10th
10:00 AM
Luncheon of soup & sandwiches
to follow in Church MeeƟng Rooms.
Bring a friend.
RCIA
THE RITE OF ELECTION
The Rite of Election of Catechumens and the Call to Continuing Conversion of Candidates
were celebrated as a combined rite last Saturday with Bishop Vann as the presiding celebrant.
The Rite was held at St. Columban Church and was full to capacity. This celebration was one
of the four scheduled dates for our Diocese. St. Catherine was one of 20 parishes that were
present at the 1:30pm Rite.
The catechumen, the unbaptized, from each parish were called by name by the priest from
their parish and recognized by the Bishop. When the names of the catechumen were completed from the 20 parishes, the candidates, the baptized, were then called by name and recognized. The rite is very impressive and significant in the RCIA process as it signals their desire
and preparedness to be initiated into the sacramental life of the Church this Easter.
We continue to ask that you pray for our catechumen and candidates as they now move into
the period of Purification and Enlightenment. This is a period of more intense spiritual preparation, consisting more in interior reflection then in teaching, intended to purify their minds
and hearts and deepen their knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Blessings,
Donna Beam RCIA Director
Second Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2015
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Around the Diocese
Do You Have An Hour During Your Day For A Good Deed?
If so, the Age Well Senior Services Meals on Wheels program at St. Joseph Mission Hospital in Laguna
Beach is looking for Substitute or Permanent Volunteer Drivers. The commitment is approximately an hour
out of your day before noon (Monday through Friday) depending on the Meals on Wheels delivery route.
Permanent drivers volunteer regularly on a designated weekday(s) on a designated route, and substitute drivers are contacted by Age Well to “fill in” when permanent/regular drivers are unavailable. All deliveries are
made within Laguna Beach; and while transporting meals is the only driver requirement, many recipients are
homebound and do welcome conversation when you deliver meals.
If you have a current California Driver’s License, Vehicle Registration and Automobile Insurance, as well as
a warm smile and an open heart; Age Well Senior Services Meals on Wheels could use your help! If you are
interested in further details and/or becoming a driver, please contact Claudia Michaels at (949) 422-1247 or
email Claudia at [email protected].
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.
Usher - Ushers provide hospitality, comfort and safety at weekend Masses and other liturgies (including Holy
Days of Obligation). Before Mass, ushers foster a sense of community by welcoming members of our parish
and visitors as well as assisting with seating before and during Mass. Ushers are responsible for taking up
the collection and distributing the weekly bulletin. Come celebrate Mass with your family, serve our community and be an example of Christ’s love and witness to our community.
Please contact Susan Daley at 949-494-9701, ext. 118 or email [email protected] to get
started.
Second Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2015
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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
Friday, March 6, 2015
6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
7:30 p.m. Dinner
At the Montage in Laguna Beach
Ticket Prices
$175 per person or $325 per couple
$5000 Platinum Table Sponsor
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Premier Seating for table of 10 with premium wines
Complimentary Valet
Recognition in School Newsletter & Website
Event Underwriting
Support Saint Catherine and The Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball by
funding an event expense or donating needed goods or services.
Our goal is to have our expenses covered so 100% of every ticket
sold will go DIRECTLY TO SAINT CATHERINE SCHOOL!
Please consider donating to the following categories. Your business or family name will be listed on all event materials.
Cocktail Reception
Wine Corkage Fees
Band
Mardi Gras Entertainment
Dinner
Audio Visual
Tribute Video Presentation
Decorations
Auctioneer
Event Signage
Faculty/Staff Tickets
$1000 ( 2 available)
$1000 ( 2 available)
$2500 ( 2 available)
$2500
$2500 (12 available)
$1500
$ 500
$1500 ( 3 available)
$1000
$ 500
175 person/$325 couple
Call the school office for a tour & information : 949-494-7339 or visit www.stcathschool.org
Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth Grade
30516 South Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach
Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma
1 de marzo de 2015
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Lecturas y Noticias
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
LA PALABRA DE DIOS HOY
Cuando Jesús se transfiguró sobre la cima de un monte,
Pedro, reconociendo que algo sagrado ocurría en ese lugar
quiso construir tres chozas. Como si buscara hacer un santuario, un lugar santo, donde Dios se manifestara de manera particular. El santuario puede ser el lugar entero o
sólo parte de un edificio. En nuestras iglesias, el santuario
es el presbiterio donde se encuentra el altar mayor, donde
son consagrados el pan y el vino. iglesias antiguas como
las Basílicas romanas tienen un segundo santuario que es
la capilla donde se reserva el Santísimo Sacramento en el
tabernáculo o sagrario.
Los santuarios más importantes de la cristiandad se
encuentran en Palestina. Europa tiene varios santuarios
como la tumba de Santiago en Compostela, España. Algunos santuarios famosos de América son los de Guadalupe
(México), Teresa de los Andes (Chile), Señor de los Milagros (Perú), Cristo Negro de Esquipulas (Guatemala),
Montserrat (Colombia) y el de la Divina Misericordia
(Chicago). Todo santuario es un lugar donde se une el
recuerdo y la vivencia contemporánea de la fe, son lugares
donde la Iglesia institucional y la religión popular conviven y se enriquecen mutuamente.
Hoy escuchamos dos historias que tienen
lugar en la cima de unas montañas. En la
primera historia escuchamos la historia de
cómo Abraham fue puesto a prueba. A él se
le llama “nuestro padre en la fe”
precisamente pues estuvo dispuesto a
sacrificar a su único hijo, Isaac, porque el
Señor Dios se lo había pedido. En el
momento en que Abraham se dispone a
matar a Isaac el Señor Dios interviene e
impide el sacrificio y además bendice
abundantemente a Abraham. En la segunda
historia el Hijo único de Dios es
transfigurado en lo alto de una montaña ante
los ojos de Pedro, Santiago y Juan. Al
proclamarse la Sagrada Palabra pidámosle a
Dios que fortalezca nuestra propia fe y nos
lleve un día a participar en la gloria
transfigurada de Cristo.
Traducido de Saint Margaret Sunday Missal derechos de autor © J. S.
Paluch Company
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
ESCUCHA Y SIGUE
“Este es mi Hijo amado;
escúchenlo”. Y sí que lo escucharon. Desde ese momento, Pedro,
Santiago y Juan fueron sus ardientes seguidores, desechándolo todo
para seguir las huellas del Maestro.
Tal como proclama el salmista,
“Señor, he aquí tu servidor”, los
tres discípulos se comprometieron a
vidas de increíbles penurias e indescriptible gozo. Después de ese día en la montaña, nunca más
dudaron de la vocación escogida.
Aunque nuestras pruebas no sean tan severas como la de
Abraham, ni nuestros momentos sublimes tan dramáticos como la
Transfiguración, todos confrontamos los retos cotidianos de caminar “en presencia del Señor en el país de la vida”. Mientras seguimos nuestros diversos llamados a amar y servir, seamos confortados por lo que Pablo les recuerda a los romanos: “Si Dios está a
nuestro favor, ¿quién estará en contra nuestra?”
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma
1 de marzo de 2015
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Lecturas y Noticias
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Martes:
Dn 9:4b-10; Sal 79 (78):8, 9, 11, 13; Lc 6:36-38
Is 1:10, 16-20; Sal 50 (49):8-9, 16bc-17,
21, 23; Mt 23:1-12
Miércoles: Jer 18:18-20; Sal 31 (30):5-6, 14-16;
Mt 20:17-28
Jueves:
Jer 17:5-10; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 16:19-31
Viernes: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Sal 105 (104):
16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
Sábado: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 9-12;
Lc 15:1-3, 11-32
Domingo: Ex 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17];
Sal 19 (18):8-11; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25
Lecturas alternativas (Año A): Ex 17:3-7;
Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8;
Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Dios puso a prueba la devoción de
Abraham al pedirle que sacrificara a su hijo Isaac
(Génesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18).
Salmo — Siempre confiaré en el Señor (Salmo 116
[115]).
Segunda lectura — Dios entregó a su único Hijo para
que ahora interceda por nosotros (Romanos 8:31b-34).
Evangelio — Jesús, acompañado por Elías y Moisés,
se transforma de manera luminosa ante Pedro, Santiago y Juan (Marcos 9:2-10).
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma;
Rito Penitencial
Martes:
Santa. Katharine Drexel
Miércoles: San Casimiro;
Purim (festividad judía) comienza
al atardecer
Viernes:
Primer viernes; Jornada Mundial
de Oración; Abstinencia
Saturday: Santa Perpetua y santa Felicidad;
Primer sábado
CLASES PARA LA PREPARACIÓN DE LA CONFIRMACIÓN PARA ADULTOS 2015
Las clases de Confirmación para adultos son ofrecidas en español y comenzaran lunes, el 2 de
marzo, 2015 a las 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Requisitos
1. El/la candidato/a tiene que tener 18 años o mayor para participar en las clases de la confirmación de
adultos
2. El/la candidato/a tiene que ser un Católico Romano bautizado en la Iglesia
3. El/la candidato/a tiene que haber recibido su primera comunión
4. El/la candidato/a tiene que tener un padrino/madrina confirmado en la Iglesia Católica
Antes de llenar la forma de registración, junte los siguientes documentos: certificado
bautismal y de la primera comunión. Lleva estos documentos a su parroquia en el día
de registración. Tenemos registración después de la misa de 1:30, el 22 de febrero y
1 de marzo, 2015.