Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church MONTH of OUR

Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church Laguna Beach, CA

MONTH OF OUR LADY Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord May 12, 2013 The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth Psalm 97

The Ascension of the Lord May 12, 2013 Page 2 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 CELEBRATION OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS 1042 Temple Terrace Laguna Beach, CA 92651 At the time of death, a family member should contact the parish office, as Phone: (949) 494-9701 Fax: (949) 497-2610 soon as possible, to arrange the date and time for the Funeral Liturgy. www.stcathchurch.org SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY OFFICE HOURS Couples must begin preparation for their Sacrament at least six months prior Mon—Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. to their proposed wedding date. Please call the parish office for more infor- Fri—Sat 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. mation. Closed Sunday SACRAMENT OF THE SICK SUNDAY EUCHARIST (MASS) 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 Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m. be arranged by contacting the parish office Sundays: 7:30, 9:00,11:00,

1:30 p.m. Spanish, 5:30 p.m. CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Mon - Sat 8:00 a.m. Adults requesting information about full initiation and communion with the Roman Catholic Church (the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirma- HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION MASS SCHEDULE tion) may contact the office for more info. 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) CLERGY Saturdays: 4:00—5:00 p.m. (or by appointment) Rev. Eamon O'Gorman—Pastor Ext. 111 [email protected]

Rev. Mario Rebamontan—Senior Priest Ext. 120 [email protected] CHURCH STAFF

Deacon Eddie Salgado Ext.121 [email protected] Donna Beam—Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Ext. 113 [email protected] Rev. Gabriel Stack, O. Praem—Sunday Assistance Susan Daley—Ministry Coordinator/Office Manager Ext. 118 [email protected]

Carmela Davidheiser—Parish Bookkeeper Ext. 124 [email protected]

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA PARISH SHCOOL Mary Lou Halla—Parish Secretary (Mon-Wed) Ext. 110 (Kindergarten—8th Grade) [email protected] 30516 So. Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Phone: (949) 494-7339 Fax: (949) 376-5752 Lisa Marcus—Parish Administrator Ext. 131 www.stcathschool.com [email protected]

Charles Stephenson—Office of Worship, Dir., Music Ministry Ext.122 SCHOOL STAFF Mike Letourneau—School Principal Ext. 211 [email protected] [email protected] Gina Stewart—Director, Youth Religious Education Ext. 119

Renea Sendele—School Secretary Ext. 210 [email protected] [email protected] Información en Español: Gina Stewart Preparación para los Sacramentos Ext. 119 Jackie Batho—Administrative Asst. Ext. 213 [email protected]

Carmela Davidheiser—Bookkeeper (Thurs) Ext 212 [email protected]

The Ascension of the Lord May 12, 2013 Page 3 LETTER FROM OUR PASTOR

FOR CHRIST FOREVER VISITATIONS

Each Parish Church in my pilgrimage brings home the Story of God in a dif- ferent was. On April 26th at midday, I visited Saint Polycarp Church in Stan- ton. Polycarp was Bishop of Smyrna during the 2nd Century. He died a martyr in 155 by being burned at the stake. He prayed:

Father I bless you that you have deemed me worthy of this day and hour, That I may take a portion of the Martyrs in the Cup of Christ. Among these may I be welcome among Thy Face as a rich and acceptable sacrifice.

Here in Stanton on Chapman Avenue in the Diocese of Orange, the parking lot is under reconstruction and the earth is laid bare. The doors are open at the noon hour. There is a silent invitation to come in and rest awhile. The distance both in time and space between here and ancient Smyrna seems to be infinite. I hear the words which Polycarp spoke about Jesus: “Eighty years have I served Him and He never did me any injury.” While I am 10 years his younger I feel that we are kin. The distance now is gone and the beauty of God is ever ancient and ever new.

Beginning on July 1st my place of residence will be in Fullerton. The deck overlooks Associated Road and is close to the entrance of California State University. I am concerned that I will no longer live on “sacred ground”. When Thomas Merton left the monastic enclosure for the first time he ex- pressed a similar concern until he stood on a street corner.

In Louisville, at the corner of Fourth and Walnut, in the center of the shopping district, I was suddenly overwhelmed with the realization that I loved all these people, that they were mine and I was theirs, that they could not be alien to one another even though they were total strangers. It was like waking from a dream of separateness... Then it was as if I suddenly saw the secret beauty of their hearts where neither sin nor desire nor self-knowledge can reach, the core of their reality, the person that each one is in God’s eyes. Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander

Father Eamon O Gorman Pastor

The Ascension of the Lord May 12, 2013 Page 4 Readings of the Week Saints & Special Observances READINGS FOR THE WEEK SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Sunday: Seventh Sunday of Easter; Jn 16:29-33 Mother’s Day Tuesday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Monday: Our Lady of Fatima Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Tuesday: St. Matthias Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Wednesday: St. Isidore; Shavuot Jn 17:20-26 (Jewish observance) Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Saturday: St. John I; Armed Forces Day; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26

Prayer to Mary – The Memorare

Remember, O most loving Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, we turn to you, O Virgin of virgins, our Mother. To you we come, before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, do not despise our petitions, but in your mercy hear us and answer us. Amen

Please pray for the sick: Mass Intentions—8:00a.m. Mass

Rex Brady Michael Conner Entrikin Mon: Mother’s Day Novena Isaiah Flagstad Jennifer Soucek Tue: Mother’s Day Novena Barbara Gullo Charlie Woods Wed: Mother’s Day Novena John Hobbs David Pinder Thurs: Mother’s Day Novena George Staight George Davis Fri: Mother’s Day Novena Ray Contino Phyllis Contino Mother’s Day Novena Jessica Elia Mildred Sutton Sat: Cora Melin Mary Ann Heyde Marriage Banns: Please pray for those in the Armed Forces:

Andrea Wilson & Brian Plummer Evan Dineen, Capt., USAF Chihyun You & Kathy Lee Robert Reyes, GY SGT, USMC Christine Flores & Adin Cunningham David Green, USCG

The Ascension of the Lord May 12, 2013 Page 5 Ministries MINISTRY DIRECTORY

Altar Servers Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 Art & Environment Virginia Atherton 497-1904 Contemplative Prayer Valerie Sinkus 949-295-9526 [email protected] Detention Harry Allen 949-497-0977 Extraordinary Ministers Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 Extraordinary Ministers To Sick & Homebound Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 Intercessory Prayer Group Valerie Sinkus 949-295-9526 [email protected] Jovenes Para Cristo Patricia Reyes 949-573-0330 Emma Ramirez 949-545-3371 Lectors Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 Men’s Fellowship Joe Bevacqua 714-747-3122 Music Charles Stephenson [email protected] Orange Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Rosemary Watson 949-267-4976 [email protected] Prayer Line Aida Perez/ Parish Office 494-9701 Religious Education Gina Stewart 494-9701, x119 RCIA Donna Beam 494-9701, x113 Sacristans Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 St. Vincent De Paul Ann McEneany 494-9701 Sick & Homebound Visits Parish Office 494-9701 Sunday Hospitality Ron Kreber [email protected] Ushers Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 Women’s Council Virginia Atherton 497-1904

Volunteer Needed: Respect Life, please contact Susan Daley Ministry Coordinator: Susan Daley, 494-9701, [email protected] CATHOLIC DETENTION MINISTRY Catholic Detention Ministry’s mission is to communicate the Good News of God’s unconditional love to those incarcerated. CDM affirms each person, not nec- essarily their behavior, and invites them to grow as sons and daughters of God. Detention ministers recognize their own call to deeper conversion as well through their ministry. Detention ministers serve as liturgical leaders, facilitators, and spiritual mentors. They serve as a powerful symbol of faith and God’s presence in an other- Week of April 29 - wise dehumanizing environment. This pastoral presence enables reflection on the May 5, 2013 multiple life and death issues that often lead to jail and prison. Envelopes $7,398 Are you interested in serving in this ministry? Contact our parish repre- Loose 3,965 sentative Harry Allen or go to the Diocesan website http://www.rcbo.org/ Credit Cards 10,362 detention-ministry.html Total $21,725

The Ascension of the Lord May 12, 2013 Page 6 SAVE THE DATE

SATURDAY JUNE 23 PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS & FRIDAY, July 5, 2013 SUNDAY JUNE 24 Everyone is invited to purchase tickets for this Father O’Gorman has requested that his annual event.

parish celebration be after all masses on Ticket price will include dinner at June 22 & 23. Tivoli Too! followed by the performance at Irvine Bowl.

Following every mass on June 22 and More information to fol- June 23 there will be a reception in low when tickets go on sale! Father’s honor. Please plan to attend one on the celebrations — good food, fellowship and an opportunity to say “until we see you again. . .”

Beginning June 1 there will be a book of “Thanksgiving” near the entrance of the church for you to write well wishes or words of thanks to Father. This book will be presented to Father on Sunday, June 30th.

Join us on a Pacific Coastal Get-a-way with Father O’Gorman

October 24—28, 2013

For more information contact

Diane Mendoza (949) 715-9519

The Ascension of the Lord May 12, 2013 Page 7 For Christ Forever St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Campaign Newsletter DIOCESE OF ORANGE May 11th & 12th, 2013 Volume 6

Our For Christ Forever Campaign Commitment Weekend takes place this weekend here at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Please consider your pledge to the campaign today. If you have not had an opportunity to make your pledge, please complete one of the pledge envelopes available in the pews and place it in today’s collecƟon. Why is Pledging Vital? A pledge allows you to make a conƟnuous sacriﬁce that adds up to a signiﬁcant contribuƟon over a period of Ɵme. A pledge makes payments less of a burden than a one-Ɵme giŌ. A pledge gives the parish and Diocese an accurate esƟmate for future planning.

Your pledge is a statement of your intent to give to the best of your ability. The Bishop and our Reverend Eamon O’Gorman know that when you make your pledge, you will do your best to fulﬁll it. A 10% down pay- ment is encouraged but not necessary.

How do I make my GiŌ?

To assist you in making your decision, Suggested GiŌ Plans are presented below. Keep in mind that while no pledge is too small or too large, it should have some relaƟonship to how generous God has been to you and your family. SUGGESTED GIFT PLANS

Total Pledge 10% Down Pmt 16 Qtly Pmts 48 Mo. Pmts Daily $50,000 $5,000 $2,813 $938 $30.82 $25,000 $2,500 $1,406 $469 $15.41 $15,000 $1,500 $ 844 $281 $ 9.25 $10,000 $1,000 $ 563 $188 $ 6.16 $7,500 $ 750 $ 422 $141 $ 4.62 $5,000 $ 500 $ 281 $94 $ 3.08 $3,000 $ 300 $ 169 $56 $ 1.85

Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange—Campaign Office—P.O. Box 14233—Orange, CA 92863 714.279.0256—www.ForChrist Forever.org

The Ascension of the Lord May 12, 2013 Page 8 Saint Catherine of Siena Parish School News You are invited to

St. Catherine of Siena Parish School

10th Annual Masters’ Pageant & Student Art Exhibit

Friday, May 17, 2013

Gym’s Theater

Students Art Show begins at 5:30p.m.

With Master’ Pageant curtain call at 7:00p.m.

Light dinner fare will be available for purchase

Trolley service will be available from 5:30- 10:00 with con- tinuous transportation from the Albertson’s lower level parking garage on the corner of Wesley and PCH.

Call the school office for a tour & information :949-494-7339 OR VISIT www.stcathschool.org On-Line 2013/2014 Registration is now open 30516 South Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach

RCIA News If you attended Mass last Sunday, you were present to hear the “witness talk” of our newly ini- tiated, Natasha Spadea-Anello at the 9am mass and our Neophyte, Glory Curtis at the 11am Mass. What did you hear, what did you see? What might you have felt as you listened to their testimony? They each related their experience of moving through the RCIA process and the grace received through the sacraments.

You have all been a part of and witness to their authentic transformation. You have prayed and supported these three young women through these months of teaching and nurturing.

What a gift to see and hear the presence of the Holy Spirit so authentically articulated in their experiences. What a blessing to be witness to the work of the Spirit. We thank you for your presence and prayers for them. Amen.

Blessings, Donna Beam, RCIA Director

La Ascensión del Señor 12 de mayo de 2013 Page 9 Lecturas

La Ascensión del Señor 12 de mayo de 2013

Dios asciende entre aclamaciones, el Señor, al son de trompetas.

— Salmo 47 (46):6

PARA CRISTO SIEMPRE VISITAS

Cada iglesia parroquial de mi peregrinación trae a casa la Historia de Dios en una era diferente. El 26 de abril al mediodía, fui a San Policarpo Iglesia en Stanton. Policarpo, obispo de Esmirna durante el segundo siglo. Murió un mártir en 155 al ser quemado en la hoguera. Él oró:

Padre, os bendigo para que me haya considerado digno de este día y hora, Que yo pueda tomar una porción de los Mártires en la Copa de Cristo. Entre ellos puedo ser bienvenida en medio de tu cara como un sacrificio rico y aceptable.

Aquí en Stanton en Chapman Avenue, en la Diócesis de Orange, el aparcamiento está en obras y la tierra se pone al descubierto. Las puertas están abiertas a la hora del mediodía. Hay una silenciosa invitación a entrar y descansar un rato. La distancia en el tiempo y el espacio entre aquí y antigua Smyrna parece ser infinita. He oído las palabras que Policarpo habló acerca de Jesús: "Ochenta años le he servido y nunca me hizo ningún daño." Aunque tengo 10 años más joven que siente que so- mos parientes. La distancia ahora se ha ido y la belleza de Dios es siempre antigua y siempre nueva.

A partir del 1 de julio mi lugar de residencia será en Fullerton. La terraza tiene vistas Camino Aso- ciado y está cerca de la entrada de la Universidad Estatal de California. Me preocupa que ya no va a vivir en "tierra sagrada". Cuando Thomas Merton dejó la clausura monástica, por primera vez expresó una preocupación similar hasta que se paró en una esquina.

En Louisville, en la esquina del cuarto y de la nuez, en el centro de la zona comercial, de pronto me vi abrumada por la idea de que me encantó toda esa gente, que eran míos y yo era suya, que no podía ser ajeno a una otra a pesar de que eran totalmente desconocidas. Fue como despertar de un sueño de la separación ... Entonces fue como si de pronto vi la belleza secreta de su corazón, donde ni el pecado ni el deseo ni el autoconocimiento puede alcanzar, el núcleo de su realidad, la persona que cada uno está en los ojos de Dios. Conjeturas de un espectador culpable

Padre Eamon O Gorman Pastor

La Ascensión del Señor 12 de mayo de 2013 Page 10 Noticias y Eventos

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA LECTURAS DE HOY Lunes: Hch 19:1-8; Sal 68 (67):2-3ab, 4-5acd, Primera lectura — Jesús les dice a los discípulos que 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 recibirán el poder del Espíritu Santo (Hechos 1:1-11). Martes: Hch 1:15-17, 20-26; Sal 113(112):1-8; Salmo — Entre voces de júbilo, Dios asciende a su Jn 15:9-17 trono (Salmo 47 [46]). Miércoles: Hch 20:28-38; Sal 68 (67):29-30, 33- Segunda lectura — Que el Padre de la gloria del Espíri- 36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 tu de sabiduría y revelación (Efesios 1:17-23) Jueves: Hch 22:30; 23:6-11; Sal 16 (15):1-2a, o Hebreos 9:24-28; 10:19-23. 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Evangelio — Los discípulos fueron testigos de todos Viernes: Hch 25:13b-21; Sal 103 (102):1-2, 11- los sucesos de la vida de Cristo. (Lucas 24:46-53). 12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Sábado: Hch 28:16-20, 30-31; Sal 11 (10):4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Domingo: Vigilia: Gn 11:1-9 o Ex 19:3-8a, 16- 20b o Ez 37:1-14 o Jl 3:1-5; Sal 104 (103):1-2, 24, 35, 27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Día: Hch 2:1-11; Sal 104 (103):1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 o Rom 8:8-17; Jn 20:19-23 o Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: La Ascensión del Señor; Día de las Madres Lunes: Nuestra Señora de Fátima Martes: San Matías Miércoles: San Isidro; Shavuot (Fiesta de las Primicias) Sábado: San Juan I; Día de las Fuerzas Armadas; Vigilia de Pentecostés

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 Bautis- mo: 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 Ca- talina 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].