Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:45 & 10:30 Am

For CHILDREN During Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:45 & 10:30 am

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Suicide Bill SERVICE ACTION ALERT

SB 128 Suicide Bill passed State Senate and moves to State Assembly: Many senators ignored facts and passed the suicide bill on to the assembly. Our local senator Bob Huff- R voted against the bill. http:// ctweb.capitoltrack.com provides the Parish Picnic coming August 8th! breakdown of which senators voted As a fraternal organization of Catholic men, the Knights of Columbus has strong ties for or against the bill. Let us all come to the Church. At all levels, from the local councils to the Supreme Council, the together regardless of party affiliation organization has the volunteer power, communications abilities and organization to and fight this bill. You may have con- help strengthen the Church while offering members and their families to grow in the tacted your state senator, and NOW faith. Through the sponsoring of Church-related activities the Knights of Columbus you need to contact your Assembly continue to show that they are the strong right arm of the Church. members! www.rcbo.org Are you a Knight? Get the facts about the proposed SB For information on joining the Knights of Columbus 128 - End of Life Options Act and un- e-mail: [email protected] derstand what the Catholic Church teaches about dying with dignity. How do we prepare our- FOOD COLLECTION REMINDER: Next weekend, July 4-5, selves? What can we do? You are is the St. Martin's Outreach Food Collection, and the pantry and cordially invited to this presentation supply cupboards are running short on these items for our and listen to expert guest speakers homeless clients: whom will cover this very important issue: Fight this dangerous bill. Dur- Food Items: Personal Care Items: ing June we acknowledge World Elder tuna cans- pop top or pouches (all SMALL SIZES please) Abuse Awareness. small peanut butter jars deodorant Physician-assisted suicide erodes trust power bars (granola/protein, etc.) razors between patients and medical person- Vienna sausage lotion nel, between family members and Spam conditioner their would-be heirs. It preys upon the fruit packs wipes weakness, confusion, and insecurity of Crackers, pudding shampoo people who are disabled and disad- microwaveable soups toothpaste vantaged. It tells all suffering people (not Cup-a-Soup) toothbrushes that they are worthless. instant oatmeal packets

For the complete article see the Thank you for bringing these and/or other food & toiletry items with you when you Web-Bulletin on the website. come to Mass, St. Martin's parishioners...your gracious generosity is truly a blessing!

New Pictorial Directory Coming Soon

Do you need help matching names and Immaculate Heart Radio faces? Great news, are parish is creating a AM 930 new pictorial directory! Photography will start in August, watch for Immaculate Heart Radio is a non-profit lay details. apostolate that operates a growing network of Catholic radio stations in the For questions or if you would like to be West. We are dedicated to sharing the involved contact Scott or Veronica Traub at heart of the Christian faith and changing 714.970.1042 lives through radio airwaves.

SERVICE

Eagle Fundraiser for Connor McGarahan This weekend after all masses you can help support Connor Mc Garahan’s Eagle Project fundraising effort. Connor is the proud recipient of all 4 Catholic Religious Emblems. He will be leading a group of Boy Scouts in building a Portable Snack Cart for use by the Tri-Parish Elementary School St. Francis of Assisi. The Snack Cart will serve families, visitors, faculty and students with snacks and beverages while participating in extracurricular activities. Thank you for your donations!

Outreach Ministry Summaries as of March 2015 Soup Kitchen Report eager volunteers from St. Martin’s descended upon the Santa Ana Soup Kitchen. The Team Leader couple led a group of volun- St Martin's Soup Kitchen Ministry had two servings at the South- teers, and about 55 hungry and appreciative souls were fed chili west Community Center and collectively served approximately -cheese dogs with chips, an outrageous tossed salad, sliced 107 people. A big Thank You to all who served in March! We peaches, cookies and champagne-flavored punch. Everyone, are truly blessed to have such a vibrant group of volunteers. including the volunteers, left feeling blessed and thankful to God Now, on to the report: for the experience. Saturday, March 21, 2015, we were blessed with a beautiful Craig Park Ministry Report day. The Team Leader and her nephew led the group of volunteers to serve 52 guests. Our menu consisted of ground beef, The March Craig Park Ministry took place on Sunday, pasta with kale, steamed vegetables, rolls and chocolate and red March 8th at the La Habra Hills Presbyterian Church in the -velvet cake. For beverages we served Coke, Cherry Coke, and 7- city of La Habra. The St. Martin's Team Leader and his vol- Up. Everyone went home happy and grateful. We received unteers served a hot lunch to 65 family members. Lunch many kind words of “Thank You” and “God Bless You”. A big consisted of Sloppy Joe's, golden corn, fresh fruit, cookies THANK YOU to all the volunteers for showing up to help serve the food and clean the place...you made it all possible for a suc- and cold lemonade. After lunch, weekly groceries were cessful outcome! given to our families. Thanks to all the St. Martin de Porres volunteers who helped to feed the hungry! Sunday, March 22, 2015, was a cool, sunny day when a team of

Childcare ministry plete focus and attention on God. To "Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever Volunteers Needed keep this ministry running volunteers are believes in me will do all the works desperately needed. Please contact Col- that I do." John 14:12 leen Picou at [email protected] if you The Childcare ministry invites our young are willing to help support this ministry. families to worship in Church with com-

FAITH FORMATION

Becoming Catholic—Rite of Welcome

Julie Madelmont Crystal Yannarella Jimmy Hung Sean Ruegsegger Micheal Strouse Matthew Wright John Baughman Jacob Juarez Matthew Payan

Fr. Sy’s Pilgrimage Welcome Newly Baptized Evelina Maria Bellanti Fr. Sy wants to personally invite you to accompany him on a Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Martin de Porres and Machu Picchu from August 1-8, 2015. You will get to visit the birth house of St. Martin de Porres, tour the city of Lima and the historical sites of St. Martin’s life, and conclude your tour at Machu Picchu. More information and a registration packet is available in the parish office. Feast of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Wednesday, July 1 following 6:30 pm Mass St Francis of Assisi 2015 Camp Wolf Pack Join us in the first ever Celebration of Summer School the Feast of Our Mother of Perpetual Camp Wolf Pack is back! Registration is now open for our annual Help at our St Martin de Porres Church. summer school program. This year we are offering 7 weeks of academic Reception will follow at the hall. enrichment including new specialty classes and weekly field trips. Please go to www.sfayl.org for the registration packet or pick up a copy in the front office.

FAITH FORMATION

Children’s Faith Formation Corner Confirmation Classes Contact Nicole Castillo if you have any questions. [email protected] Have a blessed and Spirit-filled summer! Register in August for Fall Classes.

Read John 13: 1-17 Jesus shows his disciples that He did not come to be served, but Sunday Pre-School to serve. Jesus washes the feet of His apostles. John makes the point that serving others is at the heart of being a follower of Jesus. Us in the Son Volunteer Leaders 3 and 4 year old: On Summer Break are great ways to serve as Christian disciples. How is Jesus calling you to serve 4 and 5 year old: On Summer Break others, humbly and compassionately?

Childcare will be open for summer break "If I, therefore, the master and teacher have washed your feet, you ought to wash one and the Sunday Preschool children (ages another's feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should 3-5) are welcome to the childcare room also do." John 14-15 for a simple craft and story during summer months. Any concerns, contact Cathy Fitzpatrick at [email protected] or Gerardo Butalid, [email protected] or 714-970-0514

Child Care…is open Every Sunday at 8:45 & Upcoming Youth Ministry Events 10:30 am Masses For questions contact If you have any questions, please Gerardo Butalid: [email protected] or contact Colleen Picou at Mary McDevitt: [email protected] [email protected].

SMYL meeting for all interested Junior and Seniors June 28th at 3-5pm

Us in the Son 2015 Us in the Son is about to begin its 37th summer! Online registration for all weeks of Day Camp, Leadership Camp and Family Camp is now open. Flyers and registration forms can be found in the church office. If you have any questions feel free to email us at [email protected]. We hope to see you all this summer! Pass it Be a Part of a Small Christian Community Session 1: Mon-Fri, Jun 29-Jul 3 Family Camp: Fri-Sun, Jul 31-Aug 2 Session 2: Mon-Fri, Jul 6-10 Session 4: Mon-Fri, August 3-7 St. Martin de Porres“ Small Christian Session 3: Mon-Fri, Jul 20-24 Communities” (SCC’s) provide a welcoming small group home-based forum where we reflect on the Word of God, explore and share our Catholic faith, Small Christian Community Faith Questions engage in fellowship and pray together, 1. How accepting of Jesus do you think you might have been if you had met him and connect more deeply with the larger simply as a next door neighbor, a carpenter, the son of Mary? parish community. 2. When has someone spoken the truth you did not want to hear? For more information please contact 3. How willing are you to share God’s word with other, knowing that some will Mark or Kris Jablonski at (714) 524-9757 not want to hear what you have to say? or [email protected] 4. When has another’s unsettling word helped you to understand what God might be saying to you?

Faith Sharing Questions: Reprinted with permission from Quest, a Lectionary based reflections for small Christian communities: Archdiocese of Hartford 860/761-7450.

WORSHIP Administration

Perpetual Adoration Mass Intentions Pulpit Announcements 24/7 Adoration Going Strong! Our Saturday, June 27: Send to [email protected] plus a Perpetual Adoration has taken off and Fr Sy) Stanley & Jean Bill †, copy to [email protected] by the ̃ many people are receiving abundant Nita Penananda †, Nancy Diaz-Miller † Tuesday prior to the weekend. Elements graces. We are still looking for souls 5:30pm (Fr Sy) Philip Salvatore † are to be only 1-2 sentences . willing to commit an hour to Our Lord. Sunday, June 28: Please log in to our website link 7:15 (Fr Sy) Dominic Dong Luu & Bulletin Deadline Maria In Lam † www.smdpyl.org, and click on "quick Submit articles 10 days before the access", email us: [email protected] 8:45 (Fr Sy) Mass for the People 10:30 (Fr Jeff) Maura Cuarec † weekend. (Holiday submissions vary.) or call us 657-888-4631 to sign up for Send to Becky Fautch at: your hour. He's waiting for you! 12:15pm (Fr Jeff) Rosemary Ballas Jambois † [email protected] or leave a

5:30pm (Fr Jeff) Jovito Angcaco † printed copy at the parish office. Sacraments/Rites Monday, June 29: Anointing of the Sick 8:00am (Fr Sy) Gamaliel Lopez † Facility Reservation Call the Parish Office with your request. 6:30pm (Fr Sy) Dan Taylor † Requests Baptism for Infants Tuesday, June 30: Come to the Parish Office to pick up an 8:00am (Fr Sy) Priest’s Intention For requests which includes tables in the information packet (3 months ahead). 6:30pm (Fr Sy) Priest’s Intention outdoor Covered Courtyard, please click Funeral Rite Wednesday, July 01: on this link: smdpyl.org/reservations. Call the Parish Office at your earliest 8:00am (Fr Sy) Marilyn Adell VanVleet † After your request has been approved convenience after the death of a loved 6:30pm (Fr Sy) Manuel † and Teresa and entered, you will receive a one for our Bereavement services. Gonzales † confirmation from the parish office Marriage Thursday, July 02: secretary. Call the Parish office for an appointment 8:00am (Fr Sy) Jon Lopez and Ofelia with a priest/deacon at least six months Godinez Donate prior to the planned date of marriage. 6:30pm (Fr Sy) Dominador Jocson † from your Reconciliation Friday, July 03: Tuesdays 7:15 pm, Saturdays 4-5 pm Fr Jeff) Harry and Nova † Smart Phone Harkins St. Martin de Porres offers Scripture 6:30pm (Fr Jeff) Laura Ferguson †, a mobile version of our Richard Stahl †, Mark Ashburn† online giving page to make it easy for you to Monday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 19:2-5; Saturday, July 04: give anytime from your smartphone. It’s a Gal 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19 Day: Acts 12:1- Fr Sy) Mass for the People fast and easy way to donate to St. Martin’s! 11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 5:30pm (Fr Jeff) Christopher Trevor 16:13-19 Sunday, July 05: Tuesday: Gn 19:15-29; Ps 26:2-3, 9-12; 7:15 (Fr Jeff) Felipe Gomez † Parish Weekly Tithe Report Mt 8:23-27 8:45 (Fr Jeff) Rosemary Ballas † Thank you for your contribution! Wednesday: Gn 21:5, 8-20a; Ps 34:7-8, 10:30 Fr Sy) Mass for the People 10-13; Mt 8:28-34 12:15pm Fr Sy) Gladys Bekesy † Regular Sunday $22,542. Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19; Ps 115:1-6, 8-9; 5:30pm Fr Sy) Father Dick Delahunty Mt 9:1-8 Digital Donor Families 195 50th Anniversary of Priesthood Friday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc-2; Jn Other $80. 20:24-29 Prayers for the Sick Saturday: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Ps 135:1b-6; Building Fund $1,550. Mt 9:14-17; or, for Independence Day, Vince Casey Outreach $275. any readings from the Mass “For the Martha Alrcon Country or a City,” nos. 882-886, or “For Christopher Herrera Peace and Justice,” nos. 887-891 Baby Julian Ruiz Wedding Banns Sunday: Ez 2:2-5; Ps 123:1-4; 2 Cor 12:7- Additional names are in the Book of Wesley Walker—Brianne Gentsch 10; Mk 6:1-6a Remembrance/Petitions along the back wall of the church. For our Men & Women Memoriam

Serving in the Military Rose Bilotti 12 Maria Alejandra Ramirez

COMMUNITY LIFE

CONTACTS FOR PARISH MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS: (All phone numbers are area code 714 except as noted)

PASTORAL STAFF John Avery 686-2168 Roz Odion 970-2771x116 Irene Gonzalez 779-1812 714.970.2771 Adult Education: Music Ministry: Scout Groups: Pastor: Fr. Sy Nguyen Curtis Keddy 970-2771x133 Mark Haas 970-2771x114 Pack 851: ([email protected]) Ext. 113 Becoming Catholic -R.C.I.A.: Wedding Preparation: Brett Ninomiya 312-0407 Parochial Vicar: Mark Proctor 213-840-9039 Shannon Danenberg 970-2771 Troop 778: Fr. Jeff Droessler Ext.115 Bible Studies: Prayer Groups Tim Lloyd 562-221-0871 Deacon/Parish Director: Curtis Keddy 970-2771x133 Exposition/Blessed Sacrament Small Christian Communities: Denis Zaun Ext.130 Returning Catholics: Pat Tormey 777-4344 Kris/Mark Jablonski 524-9757

Deacon: Nick Sherg Ext. 110 Maureen Williams 679-4535 Filipino Federation Rosary Group Women’s Group -GRACE: Business Manager: Young Adults/Emmaus: Efrin/Celia Terrible 779-7374 Elizabeth Blush 693-9245 Elena Chupinsky Ext. 141 Lan Dinh 970-0514 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Women’s Group -WINGS: Parish Secretary: Youth Novena Group: Christie Shyne 280-9422 Elisa Werderman Ext.110 Becoming Catholic: Vi Austria 267-2592 AP/Payroll: Mary McDevitt 970-2771x131 St. Martin’s Rosary Group: SERVICE Becki Krupsky Ext.111 Confirmation : Audrey Vargas 577-5356 Grief Support (Transitions): Bulletin Editor: Cathy Fitzpatrick 970-2771x134 St. Philomena Novena Grp David LaPane 996-3415 Becky Fautch Ext.112 Junior High Youth Ministry: Pat/Carolyn Tormey 777-4344 Peggy Squires 777-2312 Maintenance: Mary McDevitt 970-2771 x131 Knights of Columbus: Jeff Cassidy Ext.121 High School Youth Ministry: COMMUNITY LIFE Scott Mosher 396-1527 Faith Formation: Mary McDevitt 970-2771x131 Alcoholics Anonymous Respect Life Ministry: Curtis Keddy Ext.133 Children Parish Office 970-2771 Jackie Turk 227-6250 Youth Ministry: Direct 970-0514 Baptism Team: Band of Brothers Men’s Group: Sick & Homebound Ministry: Main Office Line: 970-2771 Steve & Vicki Nasman 970-2771 Tim Garvey 651-8550 Gabriel/Janina Sanchez Ext.119 Becoming Catholic R.C.I.A.: Chuck Cyprien 983-7233 927-3443 Asst: Mary McDevitt Ext 131 Curtis Keddy 970-2771x133 Beginning Again: St. Martin’s Outreach: Confirmation Assistant: Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Emma Jean Jorgenson 970-8376 Tom Prior 970-0147 Cathy Fitzpatrick Ext 131 Curtis Keddy 970-2771x133 Child Care(0-3yrs): Off-Site Outreach Liturgy Coordinator: First Eucharist Preparation: Colleen Picou 909-239-3525 Birth Choice Health Clinics: Roz Odion Ext.116 Nicole Castillo 970-2771x136 Coffee and Donuts: Megan Kerr 516-9045 Music Director: Kids of the Kingdom (grades 3-5): Keith Campitelli 693-4730 Corazon: Mark Haas Ext.114 Curtis Keddy 970-2771x133 Couples for Christ: Nick VanHoogmoed 943-2899 St Martin Outreach 970-0147 Sunday Pre-School (ages 3-5): Jessie Sioson 865-1193 Craig Park: Hours: MWTh 1:30-4:00 pm, Colleen Picou 909-239-3525 Cursillo: Joe Garcia 693-1860 Tu 4:00-6:30pm Us in the Son Day Camp & Fam- Brad & Pam Judd 692-2371 Crittenton Services: St. Francis of Assisi School ily Camp: Filipino Community of SMDP Pat Williams 779-1714 (Tri-Parish) Tom Waszak, Michael Fitzpatrick Jessie Sioson HIgher Ground: Principal 695-3700 Ashley Purpura 970-2771 Guadalupanas: Joe Baldo 777-1825 Rose Marie Murrietta 746-8004 Interfaith Shelter: Jim Thomsen 970-5665 ADMINISTRATION WORSHIP Legion of Mary: Isaiah House/Catholic Worker Advancement Committee: Liturgy Tom Copenhaver 225-7736 Olga Diaz 471-8295 Deacon Denis Zaun 970-2771x130 Altar Care: MOCC (Mothers of Catholic Project Rachel: Finance Committee: Jackie Turk 227-6252 Children): 800-722-4356 Don DeJesse 970-2771x140 Altar Servers: Natalie Lahloul 970-2771 Soup Kitchen: Parish Pastoral Council: Susan Sandoval 695-1729 Colleen Picou 970-2771 Laura Hemann 469-8947 Ruben Barron 970-0076 Bereavement Ministry: Natural Family Planning Gretchen Heyman 401-8637 Stewardship: Mike Shanahan 970-2771 Parish Office 970-2771 Touch of Dignity: 970-2771 Environment Committee: Oktoberfest: Outreach Center 970-0147 PSA Terry Schultz 528-0531 Dave/Julie Rollins 767-8937 Women’s Transitional Living Ctr. Tom Arendt 281-3980 Extraord. Min. Holy Communion: Overeaters Anonymous: Outreach Center 970-0147 Mary Coulter 692-2201 Parish Office 970-2771 FAITH FORMATION Ginny Bennett 970-8913 Passion Reenactment: Hospitality Ministry: Jackie Hanna 777-0518 Adults Rob Lam 602-7771 Cris Cordova 273-9675 Adult Confirmation: Lectors: Seniority Club:

Boost the Resilience & Joy in your Marriage! A Special Summer Marriage Seminar for ALL Couples!

St. Bruno Catholic Church Hall

15740 Citrustree Rd., Whittier, Ca. 90603

Sunday, July 19, 2015 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (meet in the Church Hall)

$20/couple, $10/person Child-care provided, please pre-reserve

To register, please mail in or drop off the registration to the church office, or contact Maria Teresa Saavedra at (562) 693-7896 or email her at mariateresasaa- [email protected]

Deepen your Love & Resilience this summer! Join us for our Thriving Marriages Series – this time on boosting your marital resilience & joy by Dr. John Yzaguirre and learn practical & effective ways to eliminate feelings of resentment, control your anxiety, overcome your discouragement and most importantly, become an agent of JOY in your marriage! (And stay tuned for Claire’s talk on, “The Power of Forgiveness in Marriage!” coming next too!). Invite all your friends; you don’t want to miss this!! For every couple, dating, engaged or married of any age & stage!

Featuring Guest Speaker: Dr. John Yzaguirre

Dr. John Yzaguirre is a University of Southern California and his Master's Catholic licensed psy- degree in Psychology from Boston College. He was chologist & author. He the director of the psychology department at Chil- has been a keynote dren's Hospital of Orange County. Together with speaker at international his wife, Claire Frazier-Yzaguirre, MFT, M.Div., & national conventions in they have co-authored “Thriving Marriages: An the United States, Cana- Inspirational and Practical Guide to Lasting Hap- da, Europe & Australia in piness”, co-direct their Irvine counseling practice the areas of marriage & and are frequent speakers in 50+ cities each year family life & the integra- helping couples & people live happy, healthy and tion of psychology & Catholic spirituality. A native holy lives, marriages & families. For more, please from Barcelona, Spain, he has offered his psycho- visit them at www.ThrivingFamilies.com logical services in the U.S. for more than 30 years. He received his doctorate in psychology from the

OUTSIDE THE PARISH

Adopt a Volunteer Many of Concern America's supporters engage with our field projects in a meaningful way through our Adopt-a- Volunteer program. The next best thing to visiting the field is reading one of our field volunteer's quarterly reports, sent to you every three months. If you are interested in becoming a regular donor and receiving ongoing updates from one of our field volunteers and projects, consider joining our Adopt-a-Volunteer program. Most of our Adopt-a -Volunteer participants give monthly or quarterly, but the amount and frequency of your support is up to you. Your support will make possible our projects in Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, and Mozambique. Sign up today!

Concern America’s First Ever Summer Book Club! Join our Education Program as we explore the powerful and revolutionary book Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire. The pedagogy of Freire has been an inspiration and guide for the work of Concern America for decades, and is the basis for our annual Developing a Heart that Yearns for Justice Seminar. We will gather three times over the summer on June 25, July 16, and July 30 to discuss the book and learn from each other. For more information and to download the Book Club flyer go to concernamerica.org. All are welcome!

COMMUNITY LIFE OUTSIDE THE PARISH

Suicide Bill ACTION ALERT

SB 128 Suicide Bill passed State Senate and moves to State Assembly: Many senators ignored facts and passed the suicide bill on to the assembly. Our local senator Bob Huff- R voted against the bill. http:// ctweb.capitoltrack.com provides the breakdown of which senators voted for or against the bill. Let us all come together regardless of party affiliation Help Send Our Choir to and fight this bill. You may have contacted your state senator, and NOW you Rome! need to contact your Assembly members! www.rcbo.org The St. Martin de Porres choir members Get the facts about the proposed SB 128 - End of Life Options Act and under- have been invited to sing at St. Peter’s stand what the Catholic Church teaches about dying with dignity. How do Basilica in Rome, in celebration of we prepare ourselves? What can we do? You are cordially invited to this Vatican II’s 50th Anniversary. This presentation and listen to expert guest speakers whom will cover this very December, our music ministers will join important issue: Fight this dangerous bill. During June we acknowledge with singers from around the world as World Elder Abuse Awareness. voices are raised in praise to God by Physician-assisted suicide erodes trust between patients and medical per- experiencing a Papal Audience with the sonnel, between family members and their would-be heirs. It preys upon Holy Father, Mass at the Basilica di San the weakness, confusion, and insecurity of people who are disabled and Pietro and a gala concert in the Basilica di disadvantaged. It tells all suffering people that they are worthless. Santa Maria sopra Minerva. We hope our Physician-assisted suicide devalues life in general. Oregon, where physician- music ministers have helped you joyfully assisted suicide is legal, has a state suicide rate 41% higher than the national pray and experience the love of God’s average. Physician-assisted suicide limits the patient’s freedom to change Holy Spirit through sacred song, and ask course. Testimony in the places where it is legal confirms this fact. Some for your prayers and support of undergo extreme pain and vomiting, muscle spasms, and lingering comas. upcoming fundraising activities as Quality palliative care, which offers physical and emotional relief from pain preparations are made for this once-in-a- and suffering, is covered by insurance, widely available, and affirms the true lifetime event. Grazie! dignity of each person rather than treating them as a burden. There are Filipino Community of concerns regarding financially motivated reasons to end a person’s life in terms of managed care. St. Martin de Porres (FCSMDP) There must be two witnesses to a patient’s request for overdose medication SAVE THESE DATES! for suicide. One can be an heir and one can be a representative of the nurs-  NOVEMBER 7, 2015 PHILIPPINE ing home or medical care provider. There is no safeguard against coercion. NIGHT The truth is that suffering passes, and it makes us better people. One’s  DECEMBER 16-24, 2015 SIMBANG health may take an unexpected turn for the better, and families and individ- GABI uals gain additional time to make preparations, enjoy friendships, resolve AND, be part of the action now! problems, and strengthen bonds. Register as part of our group at the For more information, contact the Diocese of Orange, Office of Life, Justice Parish Office where membership and Peace. application forms are available. We need you! Contacts:

Clarita Albertson - 714/779-8656 Ed Baluyot - 714/288-0800 Tessa Bautista- 714/878-4665 Ivy San Juan - 714/261-1323 Jessie Sioson - 714/350-0089 Joe Tiamzon - 714/782-4330 Liza Virgo - 714/269-1151

OUTSIDE THE PARISH

Marian Pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Lourdes and “AmazonSmile” Paris—Information Night Donation Program -at Join Deacon Steve and Mary Anne Greco on a life changing pilgrimage. It is a 13-day St. Martin’s pilgrimage that begins Sept. 23, 2015. Reservations are now being taken. For more St. Martin de Porres has joined information and to receive an itinerary Contact: [email protected] or AmazonSmile, a web based shopping MaryAnne@ 949/981-0918 program operated by

Amazon. AmazonSmile lets you enjoy Pilgrimages to Mexico and to the Holy Land the same wide selection of products, services, great low prices, and You are invited to join Fr. Joseph Parathanal of Holy Family Church, South Pasadena convenient shopping features as on Pilgrimages to: (May 2015)- OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE & COLONIAL MEXICO, (OCT. Amazon.com including Amazon Prime 2015)- HOLY LAND Contact Bernadette at [email protected] or call (323/344- member benefits. The difference is 1548 or 323/547-6618). that when you shop on AmazonSmile

(smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Meals On Wheels are available Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to St. Martin de Porres Do you know someone who would benefit from having meals delivered? We at Placentia Church. Yorba Meals On Wheels deliver to citizens in Placentia, Yorba Linda, and Anaheim Hills. Three meals a day, Monday through Friday. Those who cannot pay are subsidized by If you shop on smile.amazon.com using MOW. MOW is non-profit, depending 100% on local contributions from citizens, an internet browser on your desktop or organizations, and the business community, as well as annual fundraisers. While the food laptop computer, your mobile phone, is cooked and packaged at a state-of-the-art kitchen in Anaheim and brought to our office or your tablet (including any Kindle Fire for distribution, we welcome volunteers to help make the deliveries to the clients. Please device), then your AmazonSmile give us a call! 714/524-5056. Placentia Yorba Meals on Wheels, 1130 Yorba Linda Blvd., purchases will be eligible for donations. Placentia, CA 92870-3828. Purchases made using an Amazon Shopping App are not currently eligible Be a Child’s Voice in Court! for donations. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County is seeking volunteers to serve as advocates and mentors for abused, abandoned and neglected children. A CASA volunteer visits with a child they are matched with on a regular basis, interacts with all professionals involved in the case and makes recommendations directly to the court, ensuring the child’s best interests are not overlooked. Volunteers must be 21 years old and be able to dedicate 10-15 hours per month. For more information about volunteering, please call 714/619.5155 or visit our website: www.casaoc.org

How Does Someone Become Catholic? They Join the RCIA! What is the RCIA? RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults but, according to a young man who recently went through the process, it should also stand for Righteous, Knights of the Holy Compassionate, Inspirational and Amazing. He speaks for the hundreds of individuals who Eucharist have been a part of this challenging, exciting, and life-changing experience at St. Martin’s. Attention, single Catholic men -18 30 Have you or a friend ever considered joining the Catholic Church? The RCIA process will years: The Knights of the Holy Eucharist, give you the opportunity to ask questions, learn about the Church’s teaching, and be part a community of consecrated brothers of a community who will walk with you on your journey of faith. Those who are not bap- faithful to Holy Mother Church and tized, were baptized in other Christian denominations, or were baptized dedicated to fostering reverent devotion Catholic but have not been Confirmed or received the Eucharist are led by a team made up to Our Eucharistic Lord, invite you to of clergy, staff and volunteers through an unforgettable one to two year process. RCIA discern your vocation at their House of meets mostly on Sundays after the 8:45 am Mass, culminating with Baptism, Confirmation, Formation, located at the Shrine of the and First Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. If you would like to have a Righteous, Compassion- Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, ate, Inspirational and Amazing experience leading to full communion with the Catholic Alabama. Learn more at http:// Church, call Curtis Keddy at 714/970-2771 or email [email protected]. www.knightsoftheholyeucharist.com/

Outreach Ministry Summaries

received many kind words of “Thank You” Craig Park Ministry Soup Kitchen Report - and “God Bless You”. A big THANK YOU to Report – March 2015: March 2015: all the volunteers for showing up to help serve the food and clean the place...you The March Craig Park Ministry took place St Martin's Soup Kitchen Ministry had two made it all possible for a successful out- on Sunday, March 8th at the La Habra Hills servings at the Southwest Community come! Presbyterian Church in the city of La Ha- Center and collectively served approxi- bra. The St. Martin's Team Leader and his mately 107 people. A big Thank You to all Sunday, March 22, 2015, was a cool, sun- volunteers served a hot lunch to 65 family who served in March! We are truly ny day when a team of eager volunteers members. Lunch consisted of Sloppy blessed to have such a vibrant group of from St. Martin’s descended upon the Joe's, golden corn, fresh fruit, cookies and volunteers. Now, on to the report: Santa Ana Soup Kitchen. The Team Leader cold lemonade. After lunch, weekly gro- couple led a group of volunteers, and Saturday, March 21, 2015, we were ceries were given to our families. Thanks about 55 hungry and appreciative souls blessed with a beautiful day. The Team were fed chili-cheese dogs with chips, an to all the St. Martin de Porres volunteers Leader and her nephew led the group of who helped to feed the hungry! outrageous tossed salad, sliced peaches, volunteers to serve 52 guests. Our menu cookies and champagne-flavored punch. consisted of ground beef, pasta with kale, Everyone, including the volunteers, left steamed vegetables, rolls and chocolate feeling blessed and thankful to God for and red-velvet cake. For beverages we served Coke, Cherry Coke, and 7-Up. Eve- the experience. ryone went home happy and grateful. We

Community Life

Hospice Volunteers Catholic Detention Min- Legion of Mary Meets istry is Looking for Vol- Hospice Volunteers are needed in our Weekly community to provide supportive services unteers! to terminally ill patients and their families. Every day nearly 5,000 Catholics call Or- If you have devotion to Mary, join her VITAS Innovative Hospice Care® is seeking ange County jails and juvenile facilities wonderful army: the Legion of Mary. We interested individuals who can commit an home! The Bible calls us to visit those in meet on Tuesdays at 7:15 pm, in the St. average of two hours per week to make a prison (Matt 25:36). How about you! Can Rose of Lima Room. If you have questions, difference with patients or in our offices – you spare a couple hours each month to call Tom Copenhaver you can volunteer around your schedule visit our incarcerated brothers and sisters, Phone: 714/225-7736; and in the area you live or work. The only sons and daughters? If you would like to Email: [email protected] necessary qualifications are a caring heart, learn more or to join our ministry, please The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic organ- the ability to listen, and a willingness to sign up for our Overview presentation. For ization which has a program of prayer and learn. Please contact Libby Davis, Volun- dates, times and more details, go to service, in union with the Holy Spirit which teer Manager at 714/734-2723 or email www.rcbo.org/restore or call us at operates through Mary, Mother of the [email protected] 714/634-9909. Church.

The Ministry for the Divorced & Separated Support Group St. Norbert’s Catholic Church in Orange will be hosting a 13-week program to support our brothers and sisters through the emotional pain of divorce and separation. Join us very Friday night from 7:00-8:30pm. 300 E. Taft Ave, Orange. Donation is $35 to register at any time which includes book, journal and drop-in format for all groups. call Kelly Klaus for additional information or registration: -949 292-7281. Registration also on first day of group! Week 13: July 3 - Gratitude and Hope for the Future

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during the overnight hours. Men and Adults) and CalFresh. We help with Immigration Service women exit the jail with the same clothing applications and renewals for both Volunteers Needed! they were arrested in or in some cases have programs. For information please call: Catholic Charities of Orange County is no clothing and are given jail issued paper Guillermina Lopez, Certified Enrollment jump suits. In either case, it is not enough recruiting and training volunteers of all Counselor/MediCal, 714/347-9606, ethnicities & languages to help us to protect them from the chill of the winter provide immigration services. We want night while Lights On volunteers search [email protected] to be ready to assist the many their resources for getting them safely off Or immigrants in our Diocese who may the streets. Warm clothing donations are greatly needed especially during these Jenny Rodriguez, Certified Enrollment soon be eligible to stabilize their Counselor/MediCal, 714/347-9640, immigration status in the USA should winter months. Of particular immediate [email protected] immigration reform take place. For more need are new or used, jackets, sweaters or information please contact sweat outfits. If you can help contact the St. Or Vincent de Paul Center at 714/542-0448, Michael Tijerino, Certified Enrollment Catholic Charities of Orange County: 1505 E. 17 St., Suite 109, Santa Ana, CA. Counselor/MediCal/CalFresh, Alba Ramiro, Director of Volunteers 92705 714/347-9601, [email protected] , 714/347-9668 [email protected] Need help with medical St. Vincent de Paul’s or calfresh? Lights On Program Catholic Charities of Orange County ...assists hundreds of men and women provides FREE assistance to the released onto the streets from the O.C. jail community for MediCal (Children and