September 4, 2016 | Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
300 East Ta Avenue • Orange, CA 92865 Telephone: (714) 637-4360 • Fax: (714) 637-4311 www.stnorbertchurch.org EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CLERGY SCHEDULE OF MASSES First Friday of each month beginning at 9 a.m. and concluding at 8 a.m. on Saturday with Rev. Bruce Pa erson, Pastor Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Benedic on. Rev. Fredy Mancilla, Parochial Vicar 12 noon, 2 p.m. (Spanish), 5:30 p.m.
Rev. John Duy Nguyen, Parochial Vicar and 7 p.m. (Spanish) BAPTISMS Rev. Antonio Zapata, In Residence Monday - Friday: 6:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Please call the Parish Office for informa on Deacon Dave Blake Wednesday: 7 p.m. (Spanish) and to schedule Bap sm Prepara on. Deacon Joseph Esparza Saturday: 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Programs are available in English or in Spanish. Deacon Juan Espinoza (Sunday Vigil) Holy Days of Obliga on: as announced MARRIAGES MINISTRY CENTER STAFF Please call the Parish Office for informa on. Ahl Agus n, Chris an Service ONFESSIONS Six months advance no ce is required. Irene Ahedo, Office Manager C Saturday: 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Marriage Prepara on is available in English or Joseph Ciccoianni, Principal, St. Norbert in Spanish. First Friday of each month: 9:30 a.m. Catholic School to 10:30 a.m. April Cur n, Youth Minister ANOINTING OF THE SICK, Charlene Dumitru, Adult Faith Forma on COMMUNION FOR THE SICK & John Erhard, Music Ministry MINISTRY CENTER HOURS HOMEBOUND Carmen Estrada, Hispanic Ministry Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Kindly call the Parish Office to make Amy Glenane, Parish Life Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. arrangements. Janine Kilgore, Liturgical Ministries Sunday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ka e Mahoney, Confirma on Director FUNERALS Maria Mar nez, Business Manager At the me of death, kindly call the Parish Robin Mayes, Children’s Faith Forma on Office for assistance in making arrangements. St. Norbert Parish is a dynamic community of disciples of Jesus Christ striving to continue His ministries of prayer, love and service. ST. NORBERT CATHOLIC CHURCH | WWW.STNORBERTCHURCH.ORG 2
Stewardship
Twenty-Third Sunday in Pope Francis will declare Blessed Teresa of Kolkata a saint Ordinary Time at the Va can today, September 4, 2016! Jubilee Year of Mercy Prayer for the Canonization of Mother Teresa of Kolkata “If anyone comes to me without ha ng… Carrier of God's Tender Love and Mercy Lord Jesus, father and mother, wife and children, merciful Face of the Father, you came to give us the Good brothers and sisters, and even his [or her] News of the Father’s mercy and tenderness. own life” (Luke 14:26). Ha ng? Can anyone imagine a less appropriate Gospel We thank you for the gi of our dearest Mother, Blessed Teresa of Calcu a, who will be for the Jubilee Year of Mercy? But canonized in this Jubilee Year of Mercy. You chose her to be your presence, your love and scholars call this Semi c hyperbole. Jesus compassion to the brokenhearted, the unwanted, the abandoned and the dying. She exaggerates to jolt us into confron ng life responded wholeheartedly to your cry, ‘I Thirst,’ by the holiness of her life and humble -changing challenges. Faced with works of love to the poorest of the poor. conflic ng loyal es, disciples must We pray, through her intercession, for the grace to experience your merciful love and reorder priori es, even rela onships, to share it in our own families, communi es and with all our suffering brothers and sisters. give Jesus and the gospel’s demands first Help us to give our “hearts to love and hands to serve” a er the example of Mother place. Today’s second reading presents a Teresa. real-life example. Paul challenges his Lord Jesus, bless every member of our family, our parish, our diocese, our country, wealthy convert, Philemon, to welcome especially those most in need, that we all may be transformed by your merciful love. back Philemon’s runaway slave, Amen. Onesimus, whom Paul has bap zed in ______prison. Not only with uncondi onal Mass of Thanksgiving & Farewell for forgiveness but with a counter-cultural, world-sha ering change of status—as an Fr. Agustín Escobar equal. No, even more—a beloved brother Saturday, September 24, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Norbert in Christ. What in my life does the Jubilee Bishop Kevin Vann, Presider Year of Mercy challenge me to “hate”— It is with great sadness that we must update you on Fr. Agus n’s meaning reform, redo, even u erly condi on. His cancer has returned and his doctors have told him he revamp—so I can give everyone, no has only a few months to live. He wishes to be home with his family condi ons, no excep ons, shockingly in Colombia before he returns to his Heavenly Home. Before he Christ-like love? leaves Fr. Agus n wants to thank everyone for all of their prayers —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. and support. Please join the St. Norbert Parish community, and all the parishes where Fr. Agus n has served, at this tri-lingual Mass to share our love and gra tude for the blessing he has been to our parish, and to offer prayers for his courage and comfort. A recep on in the Ministry Center will follow the Mass. ______
Christian Service Drivers Needed Chris an Service Ministry is in need of volunteers who have a “big car” (or pick-up truck) to pick up bread every first and last Friday of the month, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Second Harvest in Irvine, beginning in September to December 2016. Those who are interested may contact Ahl Agus n at (714) 637-4360 x113 or by e-mail at aagus n@ stnorbertchurch.org ______
Weekly Parish Offering Thank you for your con nuing support of St. Norbert Parish. For the fiscal year July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017, our parish budget calls for $26,520 to be donated weekly at the Sunday collec on. The collec on for Sunday, August 28, totaled $26,570.68.These collec ons are not only for opera ng expenses each week, but also for any ongoing repair work, upgrades, etc. to our parish facility. Your regular dona ons are needed for the good of St. Norbert Parish and the spread of the Gospel.
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Parish Life
St. Norbert Mothers Children’s Liturgy of the Word Group Brunch Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 9 a.m. Mass will resume on Come connect with other Catholic Sunday, September 11. All children in grades 1-4 are invited to be moms! Join the Mother's Group for dismissed before the readings. In the Library, the children listen to a brunch on Thursday, September the Sunday readings followed by a discussion of the Gospel from a 22, at 9:30 a.m.in the Mother “kid’s point of view.” The children return to the assembly in me Teresa Room of the Ministry Center. You do not have to be a for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. current member of our Mother's Group, or even Parish, to a end! PLEASE NOTE: While par cipa on in Children's Liturgy of the We welcome ALL mothers. Childcare is provided and the cost is Word is encouraged, it is NOT a subs tute or replacement for $10 or you can bring a dish to share. Contact Penny Kim at a endance at Faith Forma on classes, especially for children [email protected] or (714) 310-8158 to RSVP. We hope to preparing to receive First Reconcilia on and First Communion. see you there!! ______We welcome your help! No experience is necessary and the me commitment is minimal. If you are interested in volunteering your Liturgical Ministry Schedules me as a Facilitator or Aide, please contact Michele Desbiens at Schedules for EMs (church and Home Route), lectors and altar (714) 470-4896 or [email protected] ______servers for the months of October, November and December, and January 1, will be created in mid-September. Please log in to your Join our Childcare Co-Op MSP account and fill in your availability for these months no later Our Childcare Co-Op is available during Sunday 9 than Friday, September 9. Extraordinary Ministers without and 10:30 morning Masses. Families with children computer access, please call Janine Kilgore at (714) 637-4360 ages 9 months to 4 years old are invited to x110, no later than Friday, September 9. par cipate. Parents are asked to serve quarterly. ______Families who are interested in u lizing this Thank you! service are welcome to visit the Childcare Center Chris an Service Ministry and Youth Ministry a er the 9 or 10:30 Masses any Sunday, or by contac ng Yazmin would like to thank all those who supported our Cameron at [email protected] or (714) 393-7633. Backpacks: Back-to-School program. God Bless you all and see you next year!" Congratulations!
¡Felicidades! Victor & Diane Valenzuela Marriages Married 30 years on September 6, 2016 Julio & Joy Yanez Married 30 years on September 6, 2016 Congratulations! ¡Felicidades!
David Castalleda & Ana Ortiz Married August 20, 2016 Save the Date! Rukshan Fernando & Dinali Mallikasei Married August 20, 2016 ST. Norbertfest Huy Nguyen & Quynh Van 2016 Married August 27, 2016 September 16, 17 & 18
The Ministry Center will be closed on St. Norber est will be here before you know it! Monday, September 5 Please see the back page of today’s bulle n for up-to-date informa on on the variety of ways in observance of Labor Day. you can volunteer and support our biggest Regular Weekday Mass Schedule fundraiser of the year. ST. NORBERT CATHOLIC CHURCH | WWW.STNORBERTCHURCH.ORG 4
Youth & Teen Ministries
Children’s Faith Formation Youth Faith Formation SRE Registration 2016-2017 New Director of Confirmation Registra on for School of Religious Educa on for 2016-2017 is Howdy! My name is Katie Mahoney and I’m your new Director of now closed. If you missed your opportunity to enroll, you must Confirmation. I’m originally from Southern California but I’ve call the School of Religious Educa on office at (714) 998-1070 and spent the past six years in Houston serving as the Director of speak to Robin Mayes directly. Youth Ministry at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. I’m excited ______to be home and serving in So-Cal once again, especially in a Important Dates for SRE beautiful parish like St. Norbert. Back-to-School Night for the School of Religious Educa on I graduated from Cal-State Fullerton in 2005 with a Bachelor of the will be held on Thursday, September 22, at 7 p.m. in the Arts in Religious Studies and then served with NET (National Family & Youth Center Gym. Evangelization Team) for one year, which lit my passion for Sunday School (Pre-K and Kindergarten) begins on Sunday, ministry on fire. September 25. I love Jesus, coffee, Disneyland, shopping at Target, playing the Faith Forma on Classes for Grades 1—6 begin on Monday, guitar and singing. I also love the saints and learning about their September 26. lives. One of my goals is to become a walking Saint Encyclopedia Children’s Liturgy of the Word will resume at the 9 a.m. filled with knowledge of their lives, as well as the joy and passion Mass beginning Sunday, September 11. for the Lord that they lived every day.
My primary goal is to lead teens closer to Christ, and to them to embrace the life of the Church. Please pray for me as we begin to minister to our Confirmation Candidates and their families.
St. Norbert Catholic School ______
Confir mation Program Confirma on 1 Registra on Deadline EXTENDED Our Theme for the The last chance to sign up for Confirma on is School Year September 7, by 4:30 p.m. Any registra ons The faculty and staff of St. Norbert Catholic received a er this me will be put on a wai ng list. School have set a theme to this school year Please pick up the registra on packet in the and everyone on campus looks forward to Ministry Center, the Youth Ministry Office, or download from our seeing this theme lived out each day: website: h p://youthministry.stnorbertchurch.org/confirma on-1 “Shepherd Me, O God” Thank you for your help with this. ______ATTENTION PARENTS: Confirma on Parent & Teen Mee ngs SCNS Golf Year 1 – Tuesday, September 13, 7 to 9 p.m. in the FYC Gym Tournament Year 2 – Tuesday, September 20, 7 to 9 p.m. in the FYC Gym Registra on is open for the St. At least one parent AND the candidate preparing to receive the Norbert Catholic School Golf sacrament must a end the mee ng. All paperwork for the Tournament to be held on Confirma on 1 Retreat (December 2-4) is due no later than Friday, Monday, October 17, at the November 4, by 5 p.m. Anaheim Hills Golf Course. The ______day will include 18 holes of golf; Junior High Ministry cart; range balls; entry into pu ng, closest-to-the-pin and longest Junior High Ministry registra on has been extended to Thursday, drive contests; box lunch on the course, dinner and awards September 15. Please pick up the registra on packet in the banquet and swag bag with lots of extra goodies. We also Ministry Center, Youth Ministry Office or download from our encourage friends and spouses who aren’t golfing to join us for website: h p://youthministry.stnorbertchurch.org/junior-high- dinner! ministry-1 This will be a 1 p.m. shot-gun start, scramble format. Sponsorship Save The Date! Parent/Student Orienta on will be on Monday, packages are available. Please visit our website at h ps:// September 26, in the Family & Youth Center from 5 to 6 p.m.’ stnorbert.ejoinme.org/golf or contact Pa y Bornhop at (714) 637 ______
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Wednesday, September 7: Forma on Night in the Youth Room
from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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Faith Formation & Enrichment
R.C.I.A. and acts of charity. At our session this Thursday, September 8, we will talk about the Wenceslaus was born in Bohemia in 907. His paternal grandfather, origins and themes of the Old Testament Scriptures with our Borijov I of Bohemia had been a convert and disciple of Sts. Cyril Catechumens. The following week, Mike Gaston will speak about and Methodius who were the first Slavic speaking Chris an forgiveness and reconcilia on. missionaries to the area. Wenceslaus’ mother came from a pagan Anyone desiring to become a Catholic is welcome to begin the family of Polabian Slavs; however she accepted Chris an bap sm Inquiry Process on Thursday evenings at 7:30. Inquiry sessions are upon her marriage to Vra slaus. The care and early educa on of available year-round, except for holidays, and new par cipants Wenceslaus’ was carried out by his grandmother, Ludmila, who are welcome at any me. Whether you have decided to become a would later be declared a saint, so he was taught and surrounded Catholic, wish to learn more about the Church, or just have by Chris an belief and values from the earliest age. ques ons that you would like to discuss, we encourage you to join Wenceslaus’ mother, Drahomira, was jealous of her son’s us. There is no obliga on at this stage of the RCIA process, but for relationship to his grandmother, and upon Vratislaus’ death in 921, those who desire to con nue to the recep on of sacraments, the the jealousy turned to rage when Ludmila became regent for the 13- process usually takes a minimum of one year. year-old Duke Wenceslaus who had inherited his father’s tle. ______Drahomira arranged for Ludmila to be murdered by strangula on, and took over the regency herself. With her new power, she Wednesday Evening Bible Study ini ated laws to suppress Chris anity and place severe restric ons On Wednesday, September 7, we will begin an 11-part series on the upon believers, but when Wenceslaus became of age, he took the Old Testament. The Old Testament tells the story of God’s ongoing Duchy of Bohemia for himself and placed it under the protec on of revela on to the Hebrew people. By studying the texts we can see Germany. Drahomira was exiled, but s ll held influence over how the understanding of God and humanity’s rela onship to Him Wenceslaus’ younger brother, Boleslav, which would later bear developed over two thousand years before the coming of Christ. bi er fruit. Our study will be augmented by video presenta ons by the renown Scripture scholar Daniel Smith-Christopher of Loyola Marymount The Old Church Slavic rites had diminished because of a lack of University on the most important dates in the history of Israel and clergy who knew the language, so Wenceslaus brought in German how they influenced the development of theology and the wri ng priests of the La n rite, which he preferred, and reopened and of the Scriptures. We meet in the Ministry Center Library from 7:30 refurbished churches closed by his mother. He had a rotunda built to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays. in Prague and dedicated it to St. Vitus. That building is now the ______Cathedral of St. Vitus of Prague.
Monday Morning Bible Study Wenceslaus reign, like most medieval rulers, was not without Our Monday Morning group will resume on September 12, with a conflict. He faced opposi on from the Saxons, the Magyars, and the study of the Book of Acts. Acts is a con nua on of Luke’s Gospel, in Franks. His own brother formed an alliance against him with the which he carries forth Gospel themes in portraying the Church in Polabian Slavs, the pagan people of their mother’s heritage. Despite the first century a er the Ascension of Jesus. It is a fascina ng look the conflicts, with o en ended with temporary trea es and the at the growth of the Church among the Gen le peoples, the payment of large tributes, Wenceslaus was known more for his acts development of theology, and the missionary journeys of Peter and of charity than as a warrior or diplomat. An early biographer Paul. We meet from 9:15 to 11 a.m. To register contact Mary describes him as rising in the middle of the night, going out into the Prather at (714) 709-3768. Par cipants should order the study streets accompanied by only one servant, to give money or food to guide online from Ascension Press. widows, orphans, prisoners, and anyone in distress. It may be these ______acts that gave rise to the Christmas carol, which dates back to the What was happening in the Tenth Century? 900s and is one of the earliest known Czech folksongs. The same Most of us have sung the Christmas carol that begins “Good King biographer says that his generosity was so great the he was Wenceslas looked out on the Feast of Stephen, when the snow lay considered “not a prince, but the father of all the wretched.” ‘round about deep and crisp and even . . .” The song goes on to say In 935, his brother and a small group of an -Chris an companions that when the good king saw a poor man gathering winter fuel, he ambushed Wenceslaus and stabbed him to death, his own brother called his page and asked about the man and where he lived. The piercing his body with a lance. The local people immediately page informed the king that the poor man lived a long distance proclaimed Wenceslaus as a martyr. Although in his life me he held away; but the king gives orders to the page to gather food, wine, only the tle of Duke of Bohemia, a er his death the Holy Roman and other supplies, and the two of them together set out in the Emperor O o I, conferred upon Wenceslaus the royal tle of King cold wintery night to go to the pauper’s home and provide him with of Bohemia because of his piety and goodness in caring for the the supplies he needs. poor. The Feast of Stephen (the first martyr) is on December 26, the day And, so, the history of the Church con nues. a er Christmas, and Wenceslas was a real person, although he was a Duke, not a King. Whether the story told in the carol is truth or legend is unknown, but Wenceslas was known for his great piety
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Ministerio Hispano
Vigésimo Tercer Domingo Misa de Agradecimiento y Despedida para el del Tiempo Ordinario Padre Agustín Escobar Año Jubilar de la Misericordia Sábado 24 de sep embre, a las 9:30 a.m. en St. Norbert, “Si alguno quiere seguirme y...prefiere…. presidida por el Obispo Kevin Vann más a su padre y a su madre, a su esposa Con profunda tristeza debemos actualizarles sobre la condición de y a sus hijos, a sus hermanos, ...más aún a salud del padre Agus n. Su cáncer ha regresado y sus médicos le han sí mismo” (Lucas 14:26). ¿Qué es lo que dicho que ene sólo pocos meses de vida. Él desea estar en casa con estamos prefiriendo en este Año Jubilar su familia en Colombia antes de su retorno a su hogar celes al. Antes de la Misericordia? Esta frase de Jesús es de su regreso a Colombia el padre Agus n quiere dar las gracias a una exageración que nos estremece para todos por todas sus oraciones y apoyo. Por favor únanse a la comunidad de la Parroquia enfrentar desa os que cambian la vida. de San Norberto, y todas las parroquias donde el padre Agus n ha servido, en esta misa Enfrentando un conflicto ante quien ser trilingüe para compar r nuestro amor y gra tud por la bendición que ha sido para nuestra leal, los discípulos deben reordenar sus parroquia y para pedir por su fortaleza y consuelo. Después de la misa habrá una prioridades, aún sus relaciones, para recepción en el Centro de Ministerios. ______poner en primer lugar a Jesús y al Evangelio. La segunda lectura presenta un 40 Años de Fe, Amor, e Inspiración ejemplo de la vida real. Pablo desa a a un 40 Aniversario de la Diócesis de Orange rico recién converso al cris anismo, Vengan a celebrar el domingo 18 de sep embre, el 40 aniversario de la Filemón, a recibir nuevamente a Onésimo Diócesis de Orange, deslizándose sobre nieve de verdad en un trineo y no como su esclavo y además fugi vo que disfrutando los juegos de la feria. La zona de diversión familiar se era sino como hermano en Cristo. abrirá al público (sin costo alguno) de 11 a.m. a 6 p.m. en el campus de Además de pedirle que le otorgue la la Catedral de Cristo. Ese mismo día habrá una carrera de 5K de 6:30 a 9 a.m., serie de libertad y que deje de tener la posición de conferencias de 3 a 9:30 p.m., fes val de música y arte de 3 a 9:30 p.m. (con boleto), esclavo, le pide que lo acepte como un vendedores de comida, y un viaje fotográfico a través de las iglesias del Condado de hombre libre y más aún como hermano Orange (todo el día). Para más información pueden visitar el si o en Internet: en Cristo. ¿En este Año Jubilar de la www.rcbo.org o llamar al (714) 282-3045. Misericordia a qué estamos siendo ______desafiados por ser discípulos de Jesús? —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Hombres Interesados en el Sacerdocio Diocesano La Oficina de Vocaciones le invita cordialmente a una noche de discernimiento sacerdotal. El obje vo es familiarizar a hombres interesados en el posible llamado al sacerdocio en la Diócesis de Orange. No hay compromiso, sólo el interés de par cipar. La tarde de discernimiento sacerdotal se llevará a cabo el miércoles 14 de sep embre, a las 6 p.m. en el Centro Pastoral (primer piso, salón 1D, en el recinto de la catedral) de la Diócesis de Orange. Por favor piense seriamente en esta invitación. “La cosecha es abundante, pero los obreros pocos; rueguen al dueño de la cosecha para que mande obreros a recogerla” (Mt 9, 37-38). Si ene alguna pregunta con respecto a la noche de discernimiento sacerdotal, por favor comuníquese con el Director de Vocaciones, Rev. John Moneypenny al (714) 282-3036, o por correo electrónico a: fr.jmoneypenny@ rcbo.org Las reuniones de discernimiento sacerdotal se llevarán a cabo el segundo
miércoles de cada mes a las 6 p.m. ______
Ofrenda Semanal Parroquial Agradecemos su apoyo con nuo a San Norberto para el año fiscal de julio 1, 2016 a junio 30, 2017. Sus donaciones dominicales aportan al presupuesto que nuestra parroquia necesita para cubrir los gastos el cual es de $26,520. La colecta del domingo pasado 28 de agosto, fue $26,570.68. Se necesita de su donación semanal para el bienestar de nuestra parroquia y para la promoción del Evangelio.
La parroquia de San Norberto es una comunidad dinámica de discípulos de Jesucristo que se esfuerza por continuar sus ministerios de oración, amor y servicio.
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Ministerio Hispano
De Regreso a Clases Comité Hispano Agradezcamos a Dios por la Se les recuerda que el 8 de sep embre, a las 7 p.m., tendremos oportunidad que nos brindó en nuestra reunión mensual del comité. En esta ocasión hablaremos y darnos un empo de vacaciones con planearemos sobre “St. Norber est”, que será el 16, 17 y 18 de la familia, ya sea que hayan salido sep embre. Favor de presentarse todos los coordinadores del fuera del estado o del país, o Comité Hispano, ya que cada uno de ustedes es importante para la descansado en casa; gracias a este comunidad. Para más información comunicarse con Blandina empo hemos tomado nuevas Rosas al (714) 403-4666, o a la oficina del Centro de Ministerios energías para dar inicio al comienzo con Carmen o Araceli (714) 637-4360 x105 o 106. de otro año escolar. Padres de familia, favor de anotar en sus calendarios esta fecha tan importante en nuestra vida de fe. El inicio de clases de Formación en la Fe será el sábado 10 de sep embre, a las 10 a.m. Parish Calendar en el Centro Familiar y Juvenil (gimnasio). Para más información favor de comunicarse a las oficinas del Centro de Ministerios al (714) 637-4360 x105 o106 con Carmen o Araceli. September 4, 2016 ~ September 10, 2016 ______Sunday, September 4 Colecta de Comida de Servicio St. Norber est Volunteer Sign-Ups Cristiano para el Mes de SNF Opportunity Drawing Sales Septiembre SNF Ride Ticket & Wristband Sales Este mes estamos colectando latas de Chef Boyardee 3:30 p.m. Grupo de la Divina Misericordia 6:45 p.m. Challenge: Spiritual Exercises of St. Igna us de 15 oz., de cualquier po (ravioles, lasaña, espague y albóndigas, macarrón y hamburguesa con Monday, September 5 queso, etc.). Por favor dejen sus donaciones en el contenedor en Labor Day / Ministry Center Closed el Centro de Ministerios a cualquier hora durante el mes. Muchas 9:00 a.m. Divine Mercy Prayer Group gracias por ayudarnos a alimentar a aquellos en necesidad. Tuesday, September 6 ______6:30 p.m. Reunión Mensual de Ministros de Eucaris a Clases de Inglés como Segundo Idioma (ESL) 7:30 p.m. RICA ¿Desea ayudar a sus hijos o nietos en las tareas de la escuela, pero 7:30 p.m. Praying with Scripture el obstáculo es no poder comunicarse con ellos en inglés? Le Wednesday, September 7 invitamos a par cipar en las clases que comenzarán el sábado 1 7:30 p.m. AFF: Old Testament de octubre, de 10 a.m. a 12 p.m. en el salón Oscar Romero, 7:45 p.m. Reunión de Monaguillos ubicado en el segundo piso del Centro de Ministerios. Aproveche 7:45 p.m. Grupo de la Divina Misericordia esta oportunidad que le ofrece su parroquia de San Norberto. La 7:45 p.m. Jóvenes para Cristo Formación de Discípulos iglesia proporcionará los libros, los estudiantes deben venir Thursday, September 8 preparados con un lápiz y papel, la clase es gra s. Se debe saber 7:00 p.m. Reunión de Comité Hispano un poco de inglés (pero no es requisito) para sacar el mayor 7:00 p.m. St. Norber est Core Team Mee ng provecho de la clase. 7:00 p.m. RCIA & Inquiry Una clase de preparación para la ciudadanía será ofrecida a las 10 7:00 p.m. Grupo de Oración a.m. en el salón Oscar Romero. Los par cipantes deben tener Friday, September 9 tarjeta verde, ser mayores de 18 años, poder hablar, leer y escribir 7:00 a.m. Men’s Group of Faith inglés básico. Los estudiantes estudiarán la información requerida 6:00 p.m. Reunión Mensual de Proclamadores de la Palabra para la entrevista y prac carán llenando la forma N-400. 7:00 p.m. Jóvenes Para Cristo Para más información pueden comunicarse con el señor Ahl al 7:00 p.m. Estudio Bíblico para Niños (714) 637-4360 x113; o a las extensiones 105-106 con Araceli o 7:00 p.m. Adolescentes
Carmen. Saturday, September 10 12:00 p.m. Chris an Service Food Distribu on 3:30 p.m. Confessions 4:00 p.m. Reunión del Ministerio Hospitalidad
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Community Life & Groups
September Christian Service Pray for the sick . . . Food Collection Jeane e Alarcon Donna Houston This month we’re collec ng Chef Boyardee canned The Burke Family David Kemps goods, 15 oz., ANY KIND (Beef Ravioli, Lasagna, Giovanni Camponovo Jeremy Kimmer Beefaroni, Spaghe and Meatballs, Cheesy John Cordaway Josh Kimmer Burger Macaroni, etc.). Kindly leave your Glen Crews Bob Koob dona ons in the bins in the Ministry Center any Pat Di Dodo The León Family me during the month. Thank you for your con nued assistance. Oralie Enos John Li le ______Paul Erhard Mickie Pecoraro English as a Second Language Fr. Agus n Escobar Ana Perez Classes will meet every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Elizabeth Fitz Marilyn Santos beginning October 1, in the Oscar Romero Room, located on the Adriana Flores Neil Saxton second floor of the Ministry Center. The classes are free; books Noelle Guzman Ma hew Vega are provided. Students should bring a #2 pencil and some paper. Denise Kelly Michael Vega Some English is helpful, but not required, to get the most out of Ernest Hodne Alejandro Widner this class. . . . and for those who have died. A Ci zenship Prepara on Class will also be offered at 10 a.m.in Oscar Romero Room. Par cipants must have a green card, be 18 Patricia Burns Bonnie Gilmore years or older, and be able to speak, read, and write basic English. Max Clavijo Alicia de Alvarez Mena Students will study the required informa on for the interview and Jane Clark Paino prac ce filling out the N-400 Applica on. ______A en on all men of the parish Mass Intentions Men’s Retreat at Saturday, September 3, 2016
Mater Dolorosa 5:00 p.m. + Eddie Felix
Retreat Center Sunday, September 4, 2016 Come to the mountain. This year’s 7:30 a.m. + Judy Yarnovich retreat will be held September 9 9:00 a.m. + Benjamin Taleon through 11, at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center in Sierra Madre. This 10:30 a.m. + Edmundo Candila year’s theme is: The Crucified One is no Stranger. Enjoy good food 12:00 p.m. + Tommie Flores and your own private room with shower. For more information and 2:00 p.m. Gladys Lopez reservations call Tom Kleinbauer at (714) 974-3492. 5:30 p.m. Roberto González ______7:00 p.m. St. Norbert Parishioners
Parish Nurse Program for Monday, September 5, 2016 Seniors 6:15 a.m. + Frances Niemiec Just a reminder to all our parishioners… 8:30 a.m. + Vincenzo Corso
St. Norbert has a Parish Nurse Program Tuesday, September 6, 2016 which provides help and support for our 6:15 a.m. + Remedios Cunanan
senior parishioners. Besides planning the 8:30 a.m. + Bishop Cirilo Flores senior luncheons three times a year, our parish nurse (who is a Wednesday, September 7, 2016 registered nurse) also visits parishioners 65 years of age and older in 6:15 a.m. + Brenda Oswald their homes, assisted care facilities, or residential care homes (board 8:30 a.m. + Aurora Sánchez and care homes). The services provided include: blood pressure 7:00 p.m. + Nora Ruiz screening, medication review, a basic needs assessment, home Thursday, September 8, 2016 safety assessment, nutrition education, referrals to community 6:15 a.m. + Ruth Hannigan resources and spiritual and social support. The parish nurse is also a 8:30 a.m. + Raymond La Brucherie Eucharistic Minister and can bring Holy Communion to those seniors requesting to receive during the home visit. There is no cost to Friday, September 9, 2016 parishioners due to the generosity of the Order of Malta, sponsors 6:15 a.m. Hector Soto
8:30 a.m. + Zacharias Pradera of this wonderful program. If you or your loved one would like to receive a visit from our parish nurse, or if you have any questions, Saturday, September 10, 2016 please call Ann Bilash, RN at (714) 637-4360 x128. 8:30 a.m. + Edward Mowbray
9 SEPTMEBER 4, 2016 | TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Our Parish & Beyond
Eucharistic Ministers Needed at CHOC Diocesan Ministries Celebration CHOC Children's Hospital is in need of Eucharis c Ministers who Saturday, October 15 would be willing to expand their ministry to include the Corporal Catechists, lay ministers, parish leaders, Catholic School Educators Act of Mercy of Visi ng the Sick to our li le children and their and parishioners are welcome to a end the annual Diocesan families. Although many of our children cannot receive the Holy Ministries Celebra on (DMC) at Mater Dei High School in Santa Communion, some of their family members can, and almost ALL Ana. This educa onal and enriching experience is open to all cherish a visit and a prayer. We have slots most every day of the people interested in learning more about our faith. Workshops week. You would be welcome to serve one morning a week or one will be offered for adults in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Fr. a month—just so it is consistent. The requirements are that you Richard Fragomeni will give the keynote presenta on in English: are a Eucharis c minister in your parish and go through the Together We Journey, Together in Faith. medical and volunteer on-boarding process of CHOC. Thank you Registra on is $50 per person un l September 19. for your prayerful considera on. If you have any ques ons please contact Fr. James at CHOC (714) 997-3000 x14381 or by e-mail be For a full lis ng of workshops, more informa on and registra on at [email protected] form, go to www.rcbo.org/ipm to download the DMC brochure. ______For ques ons, please call (714) 282-3078. ______Serra Club Dinner for New Priests Magnificat Prayer Breakfast All our welcome to a end the Annual Saturday, September 17, from 9:30 a.m. Ordina Dinner on Monday September 19, to 12:30 p.m. to meet our newly-ordained priests of the Embassy Suites Anaheim – South Diocese of Orange. Mass will be celebrated 11767 Harbor Boulevard in Garden Grove at 5 p.m. at the Sisters of St. Joseph Magnificat welcomes Mary Carey who will speak Motherhouse Chapel, followed by dinner on A Mother’s Transforming Love. Join us for and each priest sharing their voca on story. Sponsored by Serra the inspiring tes mony of how Our Lord changed Mary’s heart Clubs of Orange County. Please contact Beverly Truzzolino at (714) during a me of great suffering, filling her with renewed hope and 642-6455 or [email protected] for your reserva on. promise! Come and be blessed by this joyful servant of God. The cost for the dinner is $40.00. ______Registra on by mail: $28 per person—must be postmarked by
40 Years of Faith, Love & September 12. Inspiration Registra on at the door: $33 per person Together We Journey, Together in Faith Mail to: Magnificat Ministry, P.O. Box 4381, Orange, CA 92863 Sunday, September 18, all day Please visit www.magnificat-ministry.net for a flyer and Join the faithful from across the Diocese of registra on informa on. Flyers are also available in the ves bule. Orange as we celebrate our dynamic and For registra on informa on contact Anne at (714) 420-5482 or ladybughya @yahoo.com inspiring journey that began 40 years ago at the founding of the ______Diocese in 1976. This day-long event will welcome thousands to join in communion together and celebrate the unique gi s Mater Dei High School Class of provided to the people of Orange. 40th Anniversary events 1976/1977 Combined 40-Year planned for the day include a 5K Run/Walk & Rosary, an Reunion! Anniversary Mass, a Family Fun Zone with snow, games and When: Saturday, October 8, 2016 vendor booths, a Speaker Series, and a Music and Arts Fes val. 5:30 - Mass in the MD Chapel ~ 6:30 p.m. - Reunion Begins Please visit h ps://www.rcbo.org/events/40th-anniversary- Where: MDHS LeVecke Center celebra on/ for more informa on, to register for events and to For more informa on, visit materdei.org and click Alumni/Class purchase ckets for the music fes val. Reunions or call Joe Conway at (800) 660-8141. ______
Marriage Encounter Before the hustle and bustle of the holidays why not make a Marriage Encounter weekend to put some spark and romance back in your marriage? The next scheduled weekend is September 23-25. For more informa on, please contact Jim and Cheryl at (949) 551-9156 or John and Maggie Lee at (714) 873- 5136. If you prefer, sign up at our website at www.OCWWME.org
ST. Norbertfest 2016 September 16, 17 & 18
We are planning another great event with games, big rides, great food and a lot of community spirit. Come and be a part of St. Norbert's largest fundraiser of the year! If you’re new to St. Norbert, this is a great way to get involved in the life of our parish community. And if you’ve been here forever, come reconnect with old friends. We need everyone’s help—old- mers and newcomers alike! All proceeds from the fes val are used to pay down the loan on the Family & Youth Center. Volunteer TODAY Sign up a er Mass today to work a shi (or two or three) in a food or game booth! Shi s are typically three or four hours, depending on which booth. If you’re new to St. Norbert Parish, don’t be shy! We would love to meet you—and we would love to have your help! Ques ons?? Contact Amy Glenane at [email protected] or (714) 637-4360 x399. No Time to Give? Please consider becoming a sponsor by making a dona on. Get your family and/or company name in front of every parishioner by becoming a sponsor. See below for more informa on. Sponsors We need your help to make this event great! Sponsorships are available large or small AND tax deduc ble. Please contact Maria Mar nez at (714) 637-4360 x301 or mmar [email protected] for informa on on how you can help. Raffle Tickets Raffle ckets have been mailed to all registered households. Be sure to turn them in right away to be eligible for the next Early Bird Drawing on Tuesday, September 6. Pre-Sale Ride Tickets Discounted pre-sale ride tickets after Sunday Masses and in the Ministry Center office. Individual ride tickets, Saturday wrist bands, and VIP all-weekend passes will be available. Use pre-sale tickets individually any time during the weekend. Saturday wrist bands for unlimited rides may be used on Saturday, September 17, from 2 to 7 p.m. ONLY. VIP wrist bands are good for unlimited rides the entire weekend. EMTs, Doctors & Nurses Needed We are looking for licensed medical personnel willing to donate a few hours to be on-site to administer basic First Aid, should it be needed by anyone a ending the fes val. Please contact Amy Glenane at [email protected] for more informa on. Filipino Food Prep Wouldn’t you love to learn how to make the mouth-watering food served at the Filipino Food Booth at St. Norber est? We will gladly share our secret recipes with volunteers who help us prepare approximately 5,000 eggrolls, over 1000 bar-b-q s cks and chop sacks and sacks of carrots, cabbage and onions for pancit (noodles). Filipino food prep is me consuming and labor-intensive, so we always need many volunteers. If you would like to volunteer either in food prepara on and cooking (before SNF weekend), or selling during the 3- day fiesta, please call Jewel Jus niani-Allen at (714) 595-3534 or Lucille Jus niani at (714) 595-2706. Calling all Bakers! We look forward to receiving your baked goods dona ons! We need various baked goodies—cakes, cookies, pies, breads, and other bakery items—for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of St. Norber est weekend. Save your Pie Tins Once again we’re collec ng Polly’s or Marie Callender’s pie ns. If you have any ques ons regarding pie ns or the Dessert Booth, please contact Anabelle Cabrera at (714) 767-5043 or [email protected]