No Masses Until Further Notice from the Diocese of Orange
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1600 Corporate Drive Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 949.218.3131 www.holytrinityladera.org Mass Schedule: Pastor ~ Fr. Reynold Furrell [email protected] No Masses until further notice Parochial Vicar ~ Fr. John Duy Nguyen From the Diocese of Orange [email protected] As church we are called to serve each other. At this Deacon ~ Dcn. Randy McMahon time, we have parish members ready to serve if [email protected] someone needs help with pick up or deliveries of necessary items. Please call the office with your Parish Staff need at (949)218-3131 and leave a message. We will do our best to contact you within a few days. Parish Office ~Susan Newton Ext. 100, [email protected] Adult Faith Formation ~ Patti Wieckert New Parishioners: We invite new members to register at the parish office during office hours. Ext. 101, [email protected] Baptisms: Baptisms are celebrated every Sunday Confirmation/Youth Ministry ~ Andrew Watson after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Baptism preparation Ext. 102, [email protected] classes are the second Saturday of each month at 3:00 p.m. Faith Formation/Middle School ~ Chentel Tabbada Registration materials are available at the parish office. Ext. 108, [email protected] Marriages: For information regarding marriages please Parish Fundraising ~ Lyssa Rollolazo visit www.holytrinityladera.org/sacraments/matrimony Ext. 103, [email protected] Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Music Director ~ Casey McKinley Eucharistic Adoration: First Friday of every month at 9 Ext. 106, [email protected] a.m. following daily Mass. Business Manager ~ Angela Johnson Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): Those inter- Ext. 110, [email protected] ested in becoming Catholic are invited to call the parish office for more information. Parish Office Closed Until Further Notice Meet Our New Pastor Meet Our New Parochial Vicar Fr. Michael St. Paul Fr. Charles Tran Fr. Michael St. Paul, native of Southern California, Fr. Charles Tran was born in Vietnam and raised was ordained to the priesthood on June 11, 2005. Catholic. He was an altar server from the second He studied at St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo, CA, grade until he graduated from high school. where he received a Master’s Degree in Divinity He credited being close to the altar and participat- and a Master of Arts Degree in Theology. Also, ing in the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Move- while at St. John’s, Fr. Michael received a Bache- ment as experiences that helped deepen his faith lor’s of Arts Degree in Philosophy. Prior to the and increased his love for the Eucharist and the seminary and during his business life, Fr. Michael priesthood. received a Master of Science Degree in Organiza- tional Development and a Bachelor’s of Science Fr. Charles completed his theological studies at St. Degree in Human Relations and Organizational Patrick's Seminary & University and was ordained Behavior from the University of San Francisco. to the priesthood by Bishop Kevin Vann in June 2014. Our Lady Queen of Angels Church was his Fr. Michael’s first parish assignment was at St. Jo- first assignment as a priest where he served for seph Church in Santa Ana as Parochial Vicar, and four years. Afterwards, he was assigned to St. then to St. Anthony Claret Church in Anaheim in Norbert Church for two years. 2009, and has been here at St. Polycarp since July, 2011 as Pastor. Fr. Charles looks forward to serving the communi- ty at Holy Trinity Church. He humbly requests that Prior to his priestly formation, Fr. Michael worked everyone prays for him and helps him to be an for the Walt Disney Company in various admin- instrument of God’s love. istration/management positions for over 20 years. In Fr. Michael’s vocation story he states, “I have worked for the ‘Magic Kingdom’ for half of my life and now I work for the Eternal Kingdom for the rest of my life!” Father Michael looks forward to becoming the new Pastor of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Ladera Ranch and meeting all of the wonderful parishioners. The Diocese of Orange announced today that public Masses can begin in Orange County on the solemnity of Corpus Christi, Sunday, June 14 (including Saturday June 13 Vigil Masses) in a phased-in approach with measures in place to safeguard public health. In addi- tion, the Bishop of Orange, Kevin W. Vann, extends a dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation until such time as it is deemed safe to have large gatherings at Mass. After extensive consultation over these past few months with civil authorities, County of Orange Health Au- thority, as well as with our medical advisors, the decision was made to gradually open the churches for Mass with strict guidelines for attendance including important requirements for the distribution and reception of Holy Communion and the safety and health of all who attend. Bishop Vann acknowledges the hard work of Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento, on behalf of all the California bishops, who met frequently with Governor Newsom and his staff. The positive cooperation of all involved – working together for the common good – has helped bring us to this important moment. “The pandemic is far from over so we will begin with small steps,” said Bishop Vann. “Realizing that reinfec- tion is a concern, as we saw occurred in Texas and elsewhere, I am asking our pastors to prepare their churches to ensure that these guidelines are followed without exception.” Indeed advisors to the bishop have been working on guidelines for weeks, in consultation with county officials and other experts. The Diocese announced that phase one brings smaller groups of healthy Catholics back to a limited Mass with strict social distancing guidelines and rules. Phase two would allow larger groups while phase three would allow choirs to return to church and social gatherings to resume. At this point, it is unknown when we might be able to enter phases two and three. Phasing our return allows for the ability to re-evaluate the pro- cess as necessary in order to ensure the health and safety of the community going forward. All phases of this plan require following strict guidelines for social distancing and sanitization. Those over age 65 and/or with a co-morbidity will be encouraged to consider not returning to Mass just yet, and anyone showing any symptoms of sickness, or anyone who has a household member who is sick or showing symptoms of sickness should not come to church. The church will be thoroughly sanitized/cleaned before and after each service, including all entryways and doors. Holy water fonts will be empty, and hymnals removed. Hand sanitizer will be available at all churches. All local safety orders specifically relating to proper face coverings will be followed. People will be instructed to not engage in any physical touch, such as by greeting each other. Signs and other instructions will encourage normal safe practices necessary to avoid the spread (e.g. cough or sneeze into a shirtsleeve, handkerchief, or tissue; avoid touching the eyes, nose, and mouth). Ventilation will be increased as much as possible by opening windows and doors, as weather permits. The sign of peace and distribution of the Precious Blood is suspended. (Continued on next page) Catholics should visit the website of their parish for eventual specific instructions on how their parish will offer Masses and how attendance will be allowed. In most cases, only one-third of the church space will be available per Mass. Bishop Vann has granted a temporary dispensation from the requirements of canon 932, which will permit priests to celebrate Mass outside the sacred space of a church building, thereby permitting parishes to utilize other spaces for Masses including gymnasiums, parish halls and outdoor spaces. Since the Sunday obligation has been dispensed from, Catholics will be encouraged to attend other Masses during the week instead of on Sunday, in order to spread out the number of people attending. More Masses than usual will be offered to attempt to accommodate everyone who desires to attend Mass during this phase. In addition, many parishes will continue to livestream Masses. Anyone who is in an at-risk health group or does not feel comfortable attending a public gathering should stay home. Also, anyone who is sick or has been exposed to the coronavirus should refrain from attending a public Mass as it is an act of Christian charity to safeguard the health of others. “Please continue to pray for those who have died, those who are sick from this disease and for the people who care for them,” said Bishop Vann. “I wish to thank everyone for their sacrifices over these last weeks to benefit the common good. It has been a time of reflection, prayer and growth in faith for many of us. We will continue to take one day at a time and walk in faith together until the day we can all gather to rejoice in the Lord. The Solemnity of Corpus Christi (the Body and Blood of Christ) is a very fitting feast day to begin our journey to once again gather together as the Lord’s people.” The Most Holy Trinity Life, the Universe, and Everything Why does God love us so much? And why are we able to love others? The answer to these questions is found in the meaning of today's feast. Trinity Sunday cele- brates not so much an idea of three-in-one as the relationship of the Persons of the Trinity with each other and with us.