Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church Month of the

Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church
Laguna Beach, CA
Month of the Divine Infancy
Third Sunday of Advent
December 16, 2012
Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 12
Third Sunday of Advent
December 16, 2012
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Welcome to our Parish
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.
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CHURCH
1042 Temple Terrace Š Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: (949) 494-9701
Fax: (949) 497-2610
www.stcathchurch.org
OFFICE HOURS
Mon—Thurs
Fri—Sat
Closed Sunday
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.
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
SUNDAY EUCHARIST (MASS)
Saturday Vigil:
5:30 p.m.
Sundays:
7:30, 9:00,11:00,
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. Eamon O'Gorman—Pastor
Ext. 111
[email protected]
Rev. Mario Rebamontan—Senior Priest
[email protected]
Ext. 120
Deacon Eddie Salgado
[email protected]
Ext.121
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)
Saturdays: 4:00—5:00 p.m. (or by appointment)
CHURCH STAFF
Donna Beam—Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
[email protected]
Ext. 113
Susan Daley—Ministry Coordinator/Office Manager
[email protected]
Ext. 118
Carmela Davidheiser—Parish Bookkeeper
[email protected]
Ext. 124
Mary Lou Halla—Parish Secretary (Mon-Thurs)
[email protected]
Ext. 110
Karen Jantzen—Receptionist (Fri—Sat)
[email protected]
Ext. 110
Ext. 131
Ext. 211
Lisa Marcus—Parish Administrator
[email protected]
Ext.122
Renea Sendele—School Secretary
[email protected]
Ext. 210
Charles Stephenson—Office of Worship, Dir., Music Ministry
[email protected]
Ext. 119
Jackie Batho—Administrative Asst.
[email protected]
Ext. 213
Gina Stewart—Director, Youth Religious Education
[email protected]
Carmela Davidheiser—Bookkeeper (Thurs)
[email protected]
Ext 212
Información en Español: Gina Stewart
Preparación para los Sacramentos
Ext. 119
Ext. 119
Rev. Gabriel Stack, O. Praem—Sunday Assistance
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA PARISH SHCOOL
(Kindergarten—8th Grade)
30516 So. Coast Hwy Š Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: (949) 494-7339
Fax: (949) 376-5752
SCHOOL STAFF
Mike Letourneau—School Principal
[email protected]
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Advent
3rd Sunday in Advent 2012
Reflection of the Installation of Bishop Kevin Vann
Fanfare for the Common Man
Our new Bishop is a musician and will appreciate reference to the work by Aaron Copeland. He began his
homily with a resounding tribute to his father who taught him to persevere in all things. He grieves the recent
death of his mother. His words flowed like the Mississippi, the river of his childhood and youth. The Arch in St.
Louis and the old Cathedral beside the river gave life and hope to the City of God. He held an Angel’s baseball cap in his hand and calls Orange his home. There were many people who travelled from Texas to express
their affection and support. The presence of Bishops from all over the country marked his reputation in the
Catholic Conference of Bishops.
Diocesan Liturgies now are beautiful, humble and prayerful. They manifest the diversity in our Church. The
readings were in three languages, the General Intercessions were spoken in eight languages and Bishop
Vann blessed us in five languages. There is usually a section for American Sign.
Liturgy is the Fanfare for the Common Man. Through the Incarnation, Jesus became the Common Man “in all
things but sin”.
When Bishop Vann was led to the Cathedra (bishop’s chair), representatives from the Diocesan and Ecumenical Community were presented to him. I noted that there was a representative from the “Sexual Misconduct
Review Board”. This gesture invited me to pray to Jesus for healing and reconciliation in His Body. In the
words of the Eucharist we all prayed:
We, your servants and your holy people,
Offer to your glorious majesty
From the gifts you have given us,
This pure victim,
This holy victim,
This spotless victim,
The holy Bread of Eternal Life.
The Fanfare for the Common Man concluded outside on the grounds of the University of California at Irvine.
The Grupo Foklorico del Central Cultural de Mexico danced and played drums while students prepared for
finals or to be interviewed for admission to medical school.
Father Eamon O Gorman
Pastor
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Readings of the Week
Saints & Special Observances
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Monday:
Sunday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
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Sunday:
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Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17;
Mt 1:1-17
Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19;
Mt 1:18-25
Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 1617; Lk 1:5-25
Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 1:26-38
Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a;
Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45
1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-
Tuesday:
Friday:
Third Sunday of Advent;
Las Posadas begins
International Migrants Day
St. Peter Canisius; Winter begins
Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19;
Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45
Third Sunday of Advent
As the people were filled with expectation, and all were
questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether
he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by
saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more
powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the
thong of this sandals. He will baptize you with the
Holy Spirit and fire.”
Luke 3:15-16
Please pray for the sick:
Rex Brady
Michael Conner Entrikin
Isaiah Flagstad
Jennifer Soucek
Barbara Gullo
Charlie Woods
Bill Valencia
Dr. Martin Miller
Mike Holter
John Hobbs
Will G. McInerny
Patricia Solares
Elaine Findley
Suzanne Caffey-McKenna
John Mancuso
Mary Jo Mancuso
William A. Sokol (grandson)
Mass Intentions—8:00a.m. Mass
Mon:
Tue:
Wed:
Thurs:
Fri:
Sat:
Msgr. Charles O’Gorman (D)
Martha Baier (D)
John Franceis Kotinek (D)
Bamba Carlson (D)
Jean Verdult (D)
Patrick Cory (D)
Please pray for those in the Armed Forces:
Evan Dineen, Capt., USAF
Robert Reyes, GY SGT, USMC
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Liturgies
Mary Candle
On December 8th we celebrated the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. At Mass we
placed a Mary Candle next to the ambo where it will
remain until midnight mass on Christmas Eve.
The candle covered by a white cloth is a symbol of
the Virgin Mary expecting the birth of Jesus — the
Light of the World.
At the midnight mass on Christmas Eve, the candle will be uncovered and placed in the center of our
Advent wreath (the Christ candle). It will be lit along with all the white candles on the wreath at
all the masses on Christmas Day.
Ministries
FIELD TRIP
Last Sunday a group of us involved in the RCIA process attended Mass at Mission Basilica in San Juan
Capistrano. We have been planning and anticipating this exchange for a while and there was great excitement amongst the group that attended.
Our Candidate, Natasha Spadea-Anello, and Inquirer, Shaun Garrett and his daughter, Alexa, were
among those present. Natasha was “dismissed” as usual
after the Homily and the rest of the group was invited up to
the catechesis session after Mass.
It was a wonderful encounter with Eileen Smith, Director of Faith Formation, their candidates, sponsors and
catechists. To share the RCIA process with another church
in our Deanery was a real gift to us.
We plan to invite the Mission Basilica RCIA group to
St. Catherine’s in the near future extending the same generous hospitality that welcomed us to the Basilica.
Blessings,
Donna Beam, RCIA Director
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Ministries
YEAR END GIVING
As you review your 2012 tax planning please consider fulfilling your 2012 One Ask Pledge, if you have
not already done so. You may also wish to consider
a year end gift to the parish.
Please remember that all gifts must be postmarked
on or before Monday, December 31, 2012 to be considered a charitable deduction for your 2012 income
taxes.
If you have any questions please contact Lisa Marcus,
Parish Administrator, at 949.494.9701 x131 or
[email protected]
CHRISTMAS ANGEL
TOY DRIVE
We are collecting toys for the needy children in
our parish. If you can help, please bring an
unwrapped gift or toy to
Gina Stewart at the Parish Office no later than
Thursday, December 19th. Thank you for
bringing Christmas joy to our children.
Living God’s Word
When we pray the Our
Father at Mass the priest
voices a prayer that asks
the Lord to free our minds
of worry as we look forward to Jesus’ coming.
Joyful hope gives us the
spirit and the confidence to do all that we can, expecting that Christ’s saving power will be present in
our midst.
It’s not too late...
Christmas Choir is meeting in the
church, following the 9:00 a.m.
mass. All who are interested please
join us.
Adult Confirmation Classes begin
Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 7:00
PM. Please contact Donna Beam at
949-494-9701 ext 113 for more information.
Parish Offertory Update
(For the period of December 3 through December 9, 2012)
Envelopes
Loose Donations
Credit Cards
TOTAL
$ 5,008
$ 5,448
$ 2,009
$ 12,465
Thank you for your generosity.
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Parish News & Activities
Saint Catherine of Siena
Parish School
Christmas Concert
All grades will perform both new and traditional Christmas favorites as well as have an
audience carol sing along. Everyone is invited
to attend and celebrate this special time
of year.
Directed by Ms. Headland,
Music Teacher
December 20, 2012
10:30A.M. to 12:00P.M.
Saint Catherine of Siena
Parish School Gym.
30516 South Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, California
949-494-7339
Thank you for 2 days in December
that we’ll always remember!
St Catherine Women’s Council sends heartfelt
thanks and appreciation to all those who by
their dedicated efforts, loyal service, unique
talents and presence made
this year’s winter fundraising events very
successful.
St. Catherine Women’s Council Bake and
Boutique Sale on December 2nd.
St. Catherine School 2nd grade and 4th grade
Christmas Performance on December 4th.
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Around the Diocese
St. Vincent de Paul’s Lights On Program assists hundreds of men and women released
onto the streets from the O.C. jail during the overnight hours. Men and women exit
the jail with the same clothing they were arrested in or in some cases have no clothing
and are given jail issued paper jump suits. In either case, it is not enough to protect
them from the chill of the winter night while Lights On volunteers search their resources for getting them safely off the streets. Warm clothing donations are greatly
needed especially during these winter months. Of particular immediate need are new
or used, jackets, sweaters or sweat outfits. If you can help contact the St. Vincent de
Paul Center at 714-542-0448, 1505 E. 17st. Suite 109, Santa Ana, CA. 92705
A Lifeline for Troubled Marriage
Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. It is designed to
provide tools to help get your marriage back on track. You will have the opportunity to
rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way. This
program has helped tens of thousands of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all
levels including disillusionment and deep misery. For confidential information or to register for the January program beginning with a weekend on January 4th, call (714)
306 6469 or email: [email protected] or visit the website at www.retrouvaille.org
Join Our LinkedIn Group and Job Bank
St. Edward the Confessor invites our fellow Catholics in the Diocese of Orange to join
our LinkedIn Group. The group was established in 2011 for the purpose of creating a
job bank for the many unemployed, to network professionally, and to invite members
to promote their businesses. We are pleased to announce that we are welcoming fellow Catholics within the Diocese of Orange to network with us. To find out more
about our group, visit http://stedward.com/businesses/. We look forward to networking with other Catholics in our diocesan community. Please tell your friends and colleagues by sharing this Good News! If you have any questions, please contact our
Group Administrator at [email protected].
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16 de diciembre de 2012
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Lecturas
Tercer Domingo de Adviento
16 de diciembre de 2012
El Señor sera el rey de Israel
en medio de ti
y ya no temperás ningún mal.
REGOCÍJATE!
El día de hoy se le ha llamado tradicionalmente
“Domingo Gaudete” o de la “Alegría”. El nombre latino
se deriva de la petición de Pedro en la segunda lectura
de “alégrense siempre en el Señor”, y del texto de la
Misa en latín en el que está basada esta lectura. La ironía y paradoja de esta alegría cristiana se manifiesta en
el hecho que Pablo escribió esas palabras en la prisión.
Pero desde allí podía ver el progreso de la obra de
Dios.
¿Nos parece obvio a nosotros? Sentimos que
este no es un tiempo para la alegría cuando hay tanto
sufrimiento e inmoralidad. Es interesante, entonces,
que la primera lectura sea del profeta Sofonías, que
está casi exclusivamente preocupado con sombrías visiones del Día del Juicio. Hoy la Iglesia selecciona la
única parte optimista de Sofonías, donde el profeta es
tocado por el espíritu del gozo.
Esta es, se nos asegura en todas partes, “la temporada de la alegría”. Recuperemos ese espíritu de
alegría en nuestra vida y que se refleje en los que no
tienen ese gozo.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
— Sofonías 3:15b
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
Los cristianos latinos tenemos unos cinco
siglos en nuestra trayectoria de fe y como todo cristiano aguardamos la segunda venida del Mesías,
Jesús. Nuestra espera forma parte de dos milenios
de cristianos que buscan verlo llegar en las nubes.
Desde el siglo VII la oración oficial de la Iglesia clama el retorno de Cristo con las exclamaciones
llamadas las “Antífonas Oh”. Estas llaman a Jesús
pidiéndole que venga bajo los títulos de Emmanuel, Sabiduría celestial, Señor de gran poder, Vara
de Isaí, Llave de David, Alba de la luz, y Deseo y Rey
de gentes, y algunos más. Estos refranes se usan
aún todavía hoy durante los días 17 al 23 de diciembre, y unidas en un acróstico latino forman las
palabras ero cras (estaré mañana), como respuesta
a la petición cristiana. Eventualmente en el siglo X
o XI estas antífonas fueron unidas en el canto gregoriano Veni, veni Emmanuel (Oh ven, oh ven Emmanuel).
Este adviento mientras cantamos las antiguas antífonas hay que preguntarnos si de veras
estamos listos para el regreso del Hijo del Hombre
que viene para juzgar a vivos y muertos.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LECTURAS DE HOY
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Primera lectura — ¡Canta! ¡Da gritos de júbilo!
¡Gózate y regocíjate! El Señor tu Dios está entre
ustedes y es un poderoso salvador (Sofonías
3:14-18a).
Salmo — El Señor es mi Dios y salvador (Isaías
12).
Segunda lectura — ¡Alégrense! El Señor está
cerca. Presenten sus peticiones a Dios
(Filipenses 4:4-7).
Evangelio — Juan dice a sus oyentes que compartan sus posesiones con los necesitados
(Lucas 3:10-18).
Lunes:
Martes: J
Miércoles:
Jueves:
Viernes:
Sábado:
Domingo:
Gn 49:2, 8-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4ab, 7-8,
17; Mt 1:1-17
er 23:5-8; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 12-13, 18-19;
Mt 1:18-25
Jue 13:2-7, 24-25a; Sal 71 (70):3-4a, 56ab, 16-17; Lc 1:5-25
Is 7:10-14; Sal 24 (23):1-6; Lc 1:26-38
Cant 2:8-14 o Sof 3:14-18a;
Sal 33 (32):2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lc 1:39- 45
1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lc 1:46-56
Mi 5:1-4a; Sal 80 (81) :2-3, 15-16, 1819; Heb 10:5-10; Lc 1:39-45
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Noticias y Eventos
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Reflejo de la instalación del obispo Kevin Vann
Fanfarria para el hombre común
Nuestro nuevo Obispo es un músico y apreciarán referencia a la obra de Aaron Copeland. Él comenzó
su homilía con un homenaje sonoro a su padre, quien le enseñó a perseverar en todas las cosas. Él lamenta la
reciente muerte de su madre. Sus palabras fluían como el Mississippi, el río de su infancia y juventud. El Arco
de St. Louis y la Catedral vieja al lado del río le dio vida y esperanza a la Ciudad de Dios. Él llevó a cabo una
gorra de béisbol de Angel en la mano y llama a su casa de Orange. Había muchas personas que viajaron
desde Texas para expresar su afecto y apoyo. La presencia de los Obispos de ell el país marcó su reputación
en la Conferencia Católica de Obispos.
Liturgias diocesanas ahora son hermosas, humilde y piadosa. Se manifiestan la diversidad en nuestra
Iglesia. Las lecturas fueron en tres idiomas, la oración universal se hablaban en ocho idiomas y Vann obispo
nos ha bendecido en cinco idiomas. Generalmente hay una sección para señas americano.
La liturgia es la Fanfarria para el hombre común. A través de la encarnación, Jesús se convirtió en el
hombre común "en todo menos en el pecado".
Cuando el Obispo Vann fue llevado a la cátedra (silla del obispo), representantes de la comunidad diocesana y ecuménico se presentaron a él. Noté que había un representante de la "Junta Sexual de Conducta
Impropia". Este gesto me invitó a orar a Jesús para la curación y la reconciliación en su Cuerpo. En palabras de
la Eucaristía todos oramos:
Nosotros, sus siervos y tu pueblo santo,
Ofrezca a su majestad gloriosa
De los dones que nos has dado,
Esta víctima pura,
Esta víctima santa,
Esta víctima inmaculada,
El pan sagrado de la Vida Eterna.
La Fanfarria para el hombre común celebrados fuera de los terrenos de la Universidad de California en
Irvine. El Grupo Foklorico del Centro Cultural de México bailó y tocó la batería mientras que los estudiantes
preparados para finales o ser entrevistado para la admisión a la Escuela de Medicina.
P. Eamon O Gorman
Pastor
Información para los que se
Preparan para el Bautismo
Clases: Las clases son impartidas el primer domingo de cada mes a las 12:15-1:30 p.m. en cuarto A#1
en la parroquia de Santa Catalina. 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 mas apropiado para bautizar a un niño es en la Iglesia de la
parroquia donde los padres atienden Misa y son registrados. Bautismo: Nuestros bautismos de infantes son programados mensualmente el cuarto domingo de cada mes durante la misa de 1:30. 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 x119 o también puede contactar Gina Stewart en
[email protected].