Month of the Most Precious Blood July 30, 2017

Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church Laguna Beach, CA

Month of The Most Precious Blood Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 30, 2017

Lord, I love your commands. Psalm 119

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 30, 2017 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 8 p.m.

OFFICE HOURS Mon—Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Fri 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Parents of infants requesting information about Baptism may contact Father Closed Saturday & Sunday Ken in the parish office. Infant baptisms are celebrated on the second Saturday of the month.

SUNDAY EUCHARIST (MASS) CELEBRATION OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS Saturday: 5:30 p.m. (Sunday Vigil) At the time of death, a family member should contact the parish office, as Sundays: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m., soon as possible, to arrange the date and time for the Funeral Liturgy.

1:30 p.m. Spanish Mon - Sat 8:00 a.m. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples must begin preparation for their Sacrament at least six months prior HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION MASS SCHEDULE to their proposed wedding date. Please call the parish office for more 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. information.

CLERGY SACRAMENT OF THE SICK The third Saturday of each month after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. In the event of Rev. Kenneth A. Schmit—Pastor serious illness or medical emergency, Anointing of the Sick and Eucharist may be arranged by contacting the parish office Ext. 111 or [email protected]

CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Rev. Gabriel Stack, O. Praem—Sunday Assistance Adults requesting information about full initiation and communion with the Roman Catholic Church (the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirma- tion) may contact the office for more info.—949-494-9701, ext. 113

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Saturdays: 4:00—5:00 p.m. (or by appointment) PARISH STAFF

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA PARISH SCHOOL Susan Daley-Ministry Coordinator/Office Manager (Transitional Kindergarten—8th Grade) Ext. 118 or [email protected] 30516 So. Coast Hwy w Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Phone: (949) 494-7339 Fax: (949) 376-5752 Carmela Davidheiser-Parish Bookkeeper www.stcathschool.org

Ext. 124 or [email protected] Mike Letourneau—School Principal Lisa Marcus-Parish Administrator Ext. 211 or [email protected] Ext. 131 or [email protected] Tracy Smith—Office Administrator Charles Stephenson-Director, Music Ministry Ext. 210 or [email protected]

Gina Stewart-Director, Youth Religious Education/ Jackie Batho—Administrative Asst. Informacion en Espanol Ext. 213 or [email protected] Ext. 119 or [email protected] Carmela Davidheiser—Bookkeeper RCIA-Ext.113 Ext. 212 or [email protected]

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 30, 2017 Page 3 From Our Pastor

I have been asked numerous times over the last few months: “When are you leaving?” So far my response has been, “for vacation or for sabbatical?” Maybe this will clarify. First things first. I took the last two weeks of June off and took a motorcycle trip with a brother to Wyoming…through the Tetons and Yellowstone National Park. This is a magnificent part of our country. I have shared a couple of stories in my homilies since I returned. My basic motto is, “the only reason to come home is to plan the next one!” So, when are you leaving? I am taking the week of July 24-28 and August 21-25. No grand plans. I do plan on getting in a little more training for the upcoming sabbatical.

The sabbatical is the “Big Time Away”. I was ordained 38 years this past June and I have never had a sabbatical. A brother approached me about “Walking the Camino”. The route chosen starts in Southern France and makes its way approximately 492 miles to Santiago de Compostela, located in the northwest corner of Spain. My response? “Let’s go”. Thousands of pilgrims have walked these routes through the centuries. From July 1991 to July 2001, I was Pas- tor at Santiago de Compostela Parish in Lake Forest. While there, a group of us took a tour across Spain, ending in Santiago de Compostela. We encountered a number of pilgrims along the way. Walking the “Camino” has been a thought in the back of my mind since.

Well now the “Thought” has been placed in the forefront. I am taking a sabbatical from September to mid-December. I will be on the “Camino” for 2 months (September & October). I am arranging some plans to spend time in Jerusalem for November and looking to ﬁnish the time away with a week in Hawaii. The total time away is September 4th to December 18th, about three and a half months.

While I am on Sabbatical, Fr. Dick Delahunty will be here at St. Catherine of Siena. Fr. Dick retired last year. His last assignment was St. Nicholas Parish in Laguna Woods.

September still seems like a ways away, but, as we all experience, time can pass quickly. I ask for your thoughts and prayers while I am away (for both vacation and sabbatical). Even as I carry my belongings in a backpack along the Camino, hoping to keep it to about 25 pounds, I will carry you with me. AMEN.

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READINGS OF THE WEEK SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Monday: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-23; Sunday: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mt 13:31-35 Monday: St. Ignatius of Loyola Tuesday: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-13; Tuesday: St. Alphonsus Liguori Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: St. Eusebius of Vercelli; Wednesday: Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:5-7, 9; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk St. Peter Julian Eymard 10:38-42 Friday: St. John Vianney; First Friday Thursday: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11; Saturday: The Dedication of Mt 13:47-53 the Basilica of Friday: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; St. Mary Major; Ps 81:3-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58 First Saturday; Saturday: Lv 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-12 Blessed Virgin Sunday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; Mary 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9

FRIENDLY REMINDER

Please be considerate of our neighbors, do not park your car in their driveways or block their driveways.

We want to be good neighbors Please pray for the sick: in our community

Rebecca Brady Jared Nelson Rex Brady Hiroko Nishimaya Jakie Canali Steve Pfeffer Rick Ciaccio David Pinder Conor Davis Billie Quam Therese Davis Frank Rocchio Intentions—8:00 a.m. Mass Renee DiVicino Eleanor Schmidt Laura Ewing Gary Seddon Mon: Christian Kenney (D) Paul Freeman Jean Seddon Tue: Kevin Cassidy (D) Judy Friesen Halina Stanaland Wed: Jack Sexton (D) Patricia Gonzalez Regine Stanaland Thurs: Communion Service Ed Johnson Francis Szeibert Teresa Johnston Mary Ellen Thilken Fri: Communion Service Evlyn Mark Aria Tremblay Sat: Intentions of the Blessed Virgin Mary Maria Martini Sam Vasquez Lauriann Meyer Ghinka Wilson Pray for those in the Armed Forces: Brandy Morse Sadie Ybarra Tencha Ybarra Erin Bevacqua, Captain, USMC Evan Dineen, Captain., USAF

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MINISTRY DIRECTORY

Altar Servers Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 Art & Environment Virginia Atherton 497-1904 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 Jovenes Para Cristo Felix Cruz 949-202-9412 Evaristo Reyes 949-616-0733 Lectors Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 Men’s Fellowship Joe Bevacqua 714-747-3122 Music Charles Stephenson [email protected] Orange Diocesan Council Catholic Women Judy MacPherson Prayer Line Parish Office 494-9701 Religious Education Gina Stewart 494-9701, x119 RCIA please leave message 494-9701, x113 Respect Life Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 Sacristans Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 Sick & Homebound Visits Parish Office 494-9701 Ushers Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 Women’s Council Stephanie Andrews [email protected]

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

MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Lectors, Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for Mass, Altar Angels, Sacristans, Ushers— we need you. July 17-23, 2017

COME celebrate Mass with family and friends, SERVE and be an example of Christ’s love and witness to our com- Envelope $ 2,587 munity. Loose $ 2,968 Credit Cards $ 3,195 Contact Susan Daley in the parish oﬃce at 494-9701, ext. 118 or email her at: [email protected] Total $ 8,750

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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 30, 2017 Page 7 Religious Education

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM NEWS!

Early registration for our Religious Educa- tion Program in the fall begins July 1st. Those students who attended last year will receive a registration packet in the mail. Gina Stewart is collecting school supplies and Those who register before August 31st will backpacks to give to the children of our parish who pay an early bird registration fee. New families who want to register their children are need of these items! You can bring them to the can come to the parish office Monday – parish office during the week or place them in the Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or you containers marked school supplies in the church. may call for registration packet to be sent to you. You must bring a copy of your child’s Baptism certificate to registration. God bless you for your loving kindness and gener- Confirmation registrations must include a osity in helping our children in need! copy of your child’s Baptism and Confir- mation certificates. Our Elementary Reli- gious Education classes are on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for grades 1st through 8th. Our Confirmation preparation classes are twice a month on Sundays from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation begins in the 9th grade. It is important that you are a regis- tered member of St. Catherine’s Parish. If you have any questions please call our Di- rector, Gina Stewart at 494-9701 ext. 119.

Hospitality

Mark your calendar . . . There will be hospitality after all Sunday morning Masses on:

August 13

If you are interested in joining the Sunday Hospitality ministry, please contact Susan Daley at [email protected] or 494-9701, ext. 118. At this time we need more volunteers to help with the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

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Decimoséptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 30 de julio de 2017 Page 9 Lecturas y Noticias

PROGRAMA DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA Quinceañeras REGISTRACIONES DEL AÑO ESCOLAR 2017-2018 Vamos a empezar a tener Quinceañeras de nuevo en nuestra parroquia, pero só- Me gustaría darles la oportunidad de registrar a sus niños/as temprano para el año escolar 2017- lo durante la misa de 1:30 los domin- 18 Inscripciónes para los niños en el Progra- gos. Sólo sería la bendición durante la ma de Educación Religiosa serán aceptadas el misa con los padres y padrinos. 1 de julio – 31 de agosto. Los padres de los ni- ños que vinieron el año pasado van a recibir un Si desea programar una Quinceañera paquete de registracion por correo. Familias nue- póngase en contacto con Gina al (949) vas necesitan venir a la oficina de Educación 494-9701 o por correo electrónico a Religiosa (494-9701 ext. 119) para registrarse. [email protected].

Horario de clases para el año escolar 2017-2018 es domingos a las 12:15 – 1:30 en la iglesia de Santa Catalina.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

Esta semana celebramos la fiesta de la Virgen de Copacabana. Copacabana es la capital de Manco Cá- pac, Bolivia. En dicho lugar, un descendiente de los reyes incas, Francisco Tito Yupanqui buscó esculpir una imagen de la Candelaria. Su primera imagen fue colocada en la iglesia por su párroco, pero llegó un nuevo párroco quien la sacó del templo por tosca y fea. El pobre de Tito viajó a Potosí, Bolivia, donde emprendió cursos de escultura. Con el tiempo esculpió otra imagen de la Candelaria. Esta vez estudió varias imágenes de María y mandó ofrecer una Misa a la Santísima Trinidad pidiéndole la inspiración necesaria para esculpir una imagen digna de la Virgen. Los años de práctica en su arte, unidos a su devoción, le ayudaron a esculpir una imagen fina y bella que en 1583 fue colocada en su propio santuario.

La Virgen de Copacabana tiene uno de los primeros santuarios marianos en América Latina. Curiosa- mente, se celebra el 5 de agosto, día que María hizo nevar en la antigua ciudad de Roma, Italia, para mostrar dónde deseaba tener su primer templo.

Decimoséptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 30 de julio de 2017 Page 10 Lecturas y Noticias

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA LECTURAS DE HOY

Lunes: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Sal 106 (105):19-23; Primera lectura — Dame a mí, tu servidor, la capaci- Mt 13:31-35 dad de juzgar bien (1 Reyes 3:5, 7-12). Martes: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Sal 103 (102):6-13; Salmo — Amo, Señor, tus mandamientos Mt 13:36-43 (Salmo 119 [118]). Miércoles: Ex 34:29-35; Sal 99 (98):5-7, 9; Jn 11:19-27 Segunda lectura — Estamos predestinados a ser con- o Lc 10:38-42 formados a la imagen del Hijo de Dios Jueves: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Sal 84 (83):3-6a, 8a, 11; (Romanos 8:28-30). Mt 13:47-53 Evangelio — Cuando encontramos la perla de gran va- Viernes: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; lor, tenemos que ofrecer por ella todo lo que Sal 81 (80):3-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58 poseemos (Mateo 13:44-52 [44-46]). Sábado: Lv 25:1, 8-17; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-12 Domingo: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pe 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: Decimoséptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: San Ignacio de Loyola Martes: San Alfonso María de Ligorio Miércoles: San Eusebio de Vercelli; San Pedro Juliáno Eymard Viernes: San Juan María Vianney; Primer viernes Sábado: Dedicación de la Basílica Santa María la Mayor en Roma; Primer sábado; Santa María Virgen

BAUTISMOS Nuestros bautizos de infantiles en español están programados contactando Gina Stewart en la oficina parroquial. (949)494-9701 Ext. 119

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].