Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church Laguna Beach, CA

MONTH OF THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time July 27, 2014 Lord, I love your commands. Psalm 119

Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time July 27, 2014 Page 2 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 Catho- lic 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 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Phone: (949) 494-9701 Fax: (949) 497-2610 On the First Friday of each month we gather in prayer and praise before the www.stcathchurch.org Blessed Sacrament. Following the 8 a.m. Mass and concluding at 10 p.m.

OFFICE HOURS Mon—Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Fri 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Parents of infants requesting information about Baptism may contact the par- Closed Saturday & Sunday ish office. Infant baptisms are celebrated on the second Saturday of the month.

SUNDAY EUCHARIST (MASS)

Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m. CELEBRATION OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS Sundays: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m., 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. 1:30 p.m. Spanish, 5:30 p.m.

Mon - Sat 8:00 a.m. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION MASS SCHEDULE Couples must begin preparation for their Sacrament at least six months prior 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to their proposed wedding date. Please call the parish office for more information. CLERGY

Rev. Kenneth A. Schmit—Pastor SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Ext. 111 or [email protected] 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 Rev. Mario Rebamontan—Senior Priest be arranged by contacting the parish office Ext. 112 or [email protected]

Deacon Eddie Salgado CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Ext. 121 or [email protected] Adults requesting information about full initiation and communion with the Roman Catholic Church (the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirma- Rev. Gabriel Stack, O. Praem—Sunday Assistance tion) may contact the office for more info.

PARISH STAFF Donna Beam-Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Ext. 113 or [email protected] Saturdays: 4:00—5:00 p.m. (or by appointment)

Susan Daley-Ministry Coordinator/Office Manager Ext. 118 or [email protected] ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA PARISH SCHOOL (Kindergarten—8th Grade) Carmela Davidheiser-Parish Bookkeeper 30516 So. Coast Hwy w Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Ext. 124 or [email protected] Phone: (949) 494-7339 Fax: (949) 376-5752 www.stcathschool.org Mary Lou Halla-Parish Secretary (Mon-Wed) Ext. 110 or [email protected] Mike Letourneau—School Principal Ext. 211 or [email protected] Lisa Marcus-Parish Administrator Ext. 131 or [email protected] Renea Sendele—School Secretary Ext. 210 or [email protected] Charles Stephenson-Director, Music Ministry [email protected] Jackie Batho—Administrative Asst. Ext. 213 or [email protected] Gina Stewart-Director, Youth Religious Education/ Informacion en Espanol Carmela Davidheiser—Bookkeeper Ext. 119 or [email protected] Ext. 212 or [email protected]

Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time July 27, 2014 Page 3 At Our Parish

St. Alphonsus Liguori-Aug. 1st FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION of the Born to the nobility, Alphonsus was a BLESSED SACRAMENT child prodigy; he became extremely well-educated, and received his doctor- ate in law from the University of Naples at age 16. He had his own legal practice by age 21, and was soon one of the lead- ing lawyers in Naples, though he never attended court without having attended Mass first. He loved music, could play the harpsichord, and often attended the opera, though he frequently listened without bothering to watch the over- done staging. As he matured and learned Friday, August 1 more and more of the world, he liked it less and less, and finally felt a call to religious life. He declined an after 8:00 Mass - 10:00 p.m. arranged marriage, studied theology, and was ordained at age 29. Please sign up for an hour or more OR come in and pray when you Preacher and home missioner around Naples. Noted for his simple, have a moment. clear, direct style of preaching, and his gentle, understanding way in the confessional. Writer on asceticism, theology, and history; master Jesus waits for us in the Blessed Sacrament. He waits for our Acts theologian. He was often opposed by Church officials for a perceived of faith, adoration, love, thanksgiving, repentance, reparation and laxity toward sinners, and by government officials who opposed any- thing religious. Founded the Redemptoristines women‘s order in Scala charity that we can offer Him as we contemplate His Divine Majesty in in 1730. Founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer the Blessed Sacrament. (Liguorians; Redemptorists) at Scala, Italy in 1732.

Appointed bishop of the diocese of Sant’Agata de’ Goti, Italy by Pope Clement XIII in 1762. Worked to reform the clergy and revitalize the MEN’S FELLOWSHIP faithful in a diocese with a bad reputation. He was afflicted with se- vere rheumatism, and often could barely move or raise his chin from his chest. In 1775 he resigned his see due to ill health, and went into Our next meeting is Saturday, August 2, following the 8:00 what he thought would be a prayerful retirement. a.m. Mass. You are welcome to stop in or if you want more information please call Joe Bevacqua at 714-747-3122 In 1777 the royal government threatened to disband his Redemptor- ists, claiming that they were covertly carrying on the work of the Jes- uits, who had been suppressed in 1773. Calling on his knowledge of the Congregation, his background in thelogy, and his skills as a law- yer, Alphonsus defended the Redemptorists so well that they obtained the king‘s approval. However, by this point Alphonsus was nearly blind, and was tricked into giving his approval to a revised Rule for the Congregation, one that suited the king and the anti-clerical government. When Pope Pius VI saw the changes, he condemned it, and removed Alphonsus from his position as leader of the Order. This caused Alphonsus a crisis in confidence and faith that took years to overcome. However, by the time of his death he had returned to faith St. Martha (July 29) In Her Footsteps. . . and peace. Dorothy Day said: “if everyone were holy and handsome, it would be easy to see Christ in everyone. But it was not Alphonsus vowed early to never to waste a moment of his life, and he lived that way for over 90 years. Declared a Doctor of the Church by Christ’s way for himself. Ask honestly what you would do Pope Pius IX in 1871. when a beggar asked at your house for food. Would you give it on an old cracked plate, thinking that was good When he was bishop, one of Alphonsus’s priests led a worldly life, enough? Do you think that Martha and Mary thought that and resisted all attempts to change. He was summoned to Alphonsus, the old and chipped dish was good enough for their guest? and at the entrance to the bishop‘s study he found a large crucifix laid It is not a duty to help Christ—it is a privilege.” on the threshold. When the priest hesitated to step in, Alphonsus qui- St. Martha, pray for us that we might serve Jesus better. etly said, “Come along, and be sure to trample it underfoot. It would Help us to overcome our distractions and worries to listen not be the first time you have placed Our Lord beneath your feet.” to his words and be present to him this day. Amen.

Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time July 27, 2014 Page 4 Readings of the Week Saints & Special Observances READINGS FOR THE WEEK SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Monday: Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 13:31-35 Sunday: Seventeenth Sunday in Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Ordinary Time; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 Eid al-Fitr (Islamic observance of the Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps 59:2-4, 10-11, 17-18; end of Ramadan) begins Mt 13:44-46 Tuesday: St. Martha Thursday: Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53 Wednesday: St. Peter Chrysologus Friday: Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58 Thursday: St. Ignatius of Loyola Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Friday: St. Alphonsus Liguori; First Friday Mt 14:1-12 Saturday: St. Eusebius of Vercelli; Sunday: Is 55:1-3; Ps 145:8-9, 15-18; St. Peter Julian Eymard; Rom 8:35, 37-39; Mt 14:13-21 Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday

JACKPOT

In our lottery-and sweepstakes-obsessed culture, it is common to ask ourselves or others what they would do if they won. In today’s first reading, Solomon certainly hits the jackpot. What prize could be greater than having God Almighty agree to give you whatever you ask for?

Out of all the things he could have asked for, Solomon chose to ask for understanding, and was rewarded with hit. We would do well to wonder what we would ask for if God made us the same offer. Actually God does make us the same offer each and every day, but granting us another day of life, a bit of the earth’s goods, some gift or ability, some call to goodness, some portion of the divine will. Each of these is a “prize.” We should stop and examine what we are going to do with our prize: keep it or use it selfishly, or put it to service of spreading the gospel?

Please pray for the sick: Mass Intentions—8:00a.m. Mass Rex Brady Barbara Gullo Mon: Bob Davis (D) Charlie Woods Bill Ordway Phyllis Contino John Mancuso Tue: Ed Obert (D) Hubert Segard Thomas Garcia Wed: Anna Autiero (I) Dolores Rydell Elizabeth Amentrout Thurs: Bill Buckingham (I) Leo O’Gorman Halina Stanaland Fri: Kevin, Sean & Anthony Cassedy (D) Kathy Hartmann Terri Hillman-Pileggi Sat: Intentions of the Blessed Virgin Mary Elijah Randolph Frank DiVicino Paul Freeman MaryJo Mancuso Hiroko Nishimaya Marriage Banns: Please pray for those in the Armed Forces: Bianka Gratzer & Joshua Guleserian Linda Contreras & John DiMare Wendy Zamaripa & Peter Smit Evan Dineen, Capt., USAF

Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time July 27, 2014 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 Homeless Shelter Dinners Lisa Staight 949-852-4442 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 714-267-4976 [email protected] Prayer Line Aida Perez/ Parish Office 494-9701 Religious Education Gina Stewart 494-9701, x119 RCIA Donna Beam 494-9701, x113 Respect Life Peggy Long/ Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 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

Ministry Coordinator: Susan Daley, 494-9701, x118 or [email protected]

St. Ignatius Loyola—July 31

St. Ignatius was born in the family castle in Guipuzcoa, Spain, the youngest of 13 children, and was called Inigo. When he was old enough, became a page, and then a solider of Spain to fight against the French. A cannon ball and a series of bad operations ended his military career in 1521. While St. Ignatius recovered, he read the lives of the saints, and decided to dedicate himself to becoming a soldier of the Catholic faith. Soon after he expe- rienced visions, but ay ear later suffered a trial of fears and scruples, driving him almost to Week of July 14-20 despair. Out of this experience he wrote his famous “Spiritual Exercises”. After traveling and studying in different schools, he finished in Parish, where he received his degree at the Envelopes $ 3,728 age of 43. Many first hated St. Ignatius because of his humble lifestyle. Despite this, he Loose $ 3,522 attracted several followers at the university, including St. Francis Xavier, and soon started Credit Cards $ 865 his order called The Society of Jesus, or Jesuits. 38 members of the Society of Jesus have Total $ 8,115 been declared Blessed, and 38 have been canonized as saints. St. Ignatius died at the age of 65.

Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time July 27, 2014 Page 6 Religious Education

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION FOR OUR FALL CLASSES

Early registration for our Religious Education Program in the fall has started. Those students who attended last year will receive a registration packet in the mail. Those who register before August 31st will pay an early bird registration fee. New families who want to register their children can come to the parish office Monday – Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. OR go to our website and print out registration forms. Forms are located at www.stcathchurch.org/faithformation/religiouseducation/religiouseducationregistration

You must have a copy of your child’s Baptism certificate to register them in our classes. Our Elementary Religious Education classes are on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for grades 1st through 8th and are held at St. Catherine’s School. Our Confirmation preparation classes are twice a month on Sundays from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. and are held at St. Catherine’s Church. Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation begins in the 9th grade. It is important that you are a reg- istered member of St. Catherine’s Parish. If you have any questions please call our Religious Education Director, Gina Stewart at 494- 9701 ext. 119.

RCIA

RCIA INVITATION

The RCIA process is currently enrolling new members who are interested in learning more about Catholicism, or are interested in receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, or Confirmation. So, if you have never been baptized…or if you are baptized Catholic and have not completed the other sacraments…or if you are baptized in another faith and you are interested in Catholicism…or if you would like to come to a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith through the Sacraments, please contact Donna Beam at the parish office at (949) 494-9701, ext. 113 or [email protected].

Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time July 27, 2014 Page 7 Around the Diocese

Men Interested in Diocesan Priesthood The Vocations Office cordially invites you to the next “Priesthood Discernment” evening. The purpose is to familiarize interested men with the life, prayer and possible call to Priest- hood in the Diocese of Orange. There is no commitment on your part, other than the ex- pression of interest to participate. The next “Priesthood Discernment” evening will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 6:00 p.m., Diocese of Orange Pastoral Center, First Floor, Room 1D, Christ Cathedral Campus. If you have any questions regarding this evening, please contact Director of Vocations, Rev. John Moneypenny at 714-282-3036 or email [email protected].

CZESTOCHOWA ICON FROM OCEAN TO OCEAN PILGRIMAGE INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN IN DEFENSE OF LIFE

DIOCESE OF ORANGE AUGUST 16 & 17

August 16 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Community 9:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m.: Communal Prayer, 700 S. Tustin Ave, Orange 3:00 p.m.: Procession, Communal Prayer Pope John Paul II Polish Center 4:00 p.m.: Mass (English), 6:00 p.m., Mass (Polish), 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.—6:30 a.m.: Overnight Public Prayer Vigil, St. Martin de Porres

August 17 The Icon will be present at St. Martine de Porres, Sunday Mass as follows: 7:15 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m. (Youth Mass) 1:30—4:00 p.m.: Communal Prayer: Multi lingual Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet

Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time July 27, 2014 Page 8 Saint Catherine of Siena Parish School News

Saint Catherine School 2014‐15 Enrollment is Open

If you are interested on sending your child to Saint Catherine School call the school office to schedule a tour of the campus and meet our principal.

Our school offers a strong and diverse curriculum that inspires children to be- come faith filled, productive, generous citizens and good shepherds in a global community. We integrate faith and values into every aspect of daily life in the school, and create a safe learning environment in which every child can succeed and reach their full potential. Academically skilled teachers provide a caring and nurturing environment that facilitates the growth of our students as faith-filled ac- tive Catholics, lifelong learners, effective communicators, and responsible citizens.

Call the school office for a tour & information :949-494-7339 OR VISIT www.stcathschool.org On-Line 2014/2015 Registration is now open 30516 South Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach

Decimoséptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 27 de julio de 2014 Page 9 Lecturas

Decimoséptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 27 de julio de 2014

Todo contribuye para bien de los que aman a Dios.

— Romanos 8:28a

PROGRAMA DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA REGISTRACIONES DEL AÑO ESCOLAR 2014-2015

Me gustaría darles la oportunidad de registrar a sus niños/as temprano para el año escolar 2014-2015. Ins- cripciónes para los niños en el Programa de Educación Religiosa serán aceptadas el 1 de julio – 31 de agosto. Los padres de los niños que vinieron el año pasado van a recibir un paquete de registracion por co- rreo.

Familias nuevas necesitan venir a la oficina de Educación Religiosa (494-9701 ext. 119) para registrarse. Ho- rario de clases para el año escolar 2014-2015 es domingos a las 12:15 – 1:30 en la iglesia de Santa Catalina.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

Bartolomé de las Casas, el gran defensor de los indígenas, nació en Sevilla, España en 1474 y falleció en Ma- drid en el año 1566. Su larga vida fue dedicada a la presencia española en América.

Bartolomé llegó a la Nueva España para encargarse de una Encomienda. Después fue ordenado sacerdote y recibió a cargo una encomienda de mineros amerindios. Poco a poco su corazón cristiano le abrió los ojos a las injusticias españolas en América.

Por eso se hizo fraile dominico e hizo varios viajes a España en defensa de los derechos humanos de los amerindios ante los reyes de España, los cuales le dieron tierras en Venezuela y Chiapas para poner en práctica su teoría humanista acerca de los indígenas.

Hasta el fin de su vida este fraile y teólogo dominico luchó por los derechos de los nativos americanos, bus- cando convencer a los reyes españoles y a los Papas que la conquista no favorecía la evangelización de los pueblos. Gracias a sus esfuerzos se abolió la esclavitud indígena y se instituyó el diálogo, en lugar de la espa- da, como instrumento de conversión. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA LECTURAS DE HOY

Lunes: Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 13:31-35 Primera lectura — Dame a mí, tu servidor, la capaci- Martes: Jer 14:17-22; Sal 79 (78):8, 9, 11, 13; dad de juzgar bien (1 Reyes 3:5, 7-12). Jn 11:19-27 ó Lc 10:38-42 Salmo — Amo, Señor, tus mandamientos Miércoles: Jer 15:10, 16-21; (Salmo 119 [118]). Sal 59 (58):2-4, 10-11, 17-18; Mt 13:44- Segunda lectura — Estamos predestinados a ser 46 conformados a la imagen del Hijo de Dios Jueves: Jer 18:1-6; Sal 146 (145):1b-6ab; Mt (Romanos 8:28-30). 13:47-53 Evangelio — Cuando encontramos la perla de gran Viernes: Jer 26:1-9; Sal 69 (68):5, 8-10, 14; valor, tenemos que ofrecer por ella todo lo que po- Mt 13:54-58 seemos (Mateo 13:44-52 [44-46]). Sábado: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Sal 69 (68):15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1- 12 Domingo: Is 55:1-3; Sal 145 (144):8-9, 15-18; Rom 8:35, 37-39; Mt 14:13-21

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: Decimoséptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario; Eid al-Fit’r (la fiesta musulmana al final de Ramadán) se celebra Martes: Santa Marta Miércoles: San Pedro Crisólogo Jueves: San Ignacio deLoyola Viernes: San Alfonso María de Ligorio; Primer viernes Sábado: San Eusebio de Vercelli; San Pedro Juliano Eymard; Santa María Virgen; Primer sábado

BAUTISMOS Información para los que se preparan para el Bautismo. Clases de preparación: Las clases son impartidas el segundo domingo de cada mes en cuarto B a las 11:00 en la parroquia de Santa Catalina con cita. La aplicación Bautismal debe ser completada an- tes 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 más apropiado para bautizar a un niño es en la Igle- sia de la parroquia donde los padres atienden Misa y son registrados. Bautismos: Nuestros bautismos de infantes son programados mensualmente el tercer sábado de cada mes a las 10:00 en la iglesia de St. Catalina de Siena. 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 ext. 119 o también puede contactar Gina Stewart en [email protected].