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Month of the Passion of Our Lord Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 3, 2019 I Will Sing of Your Salvation. Psalm 71 Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church Laguna Beach, CA Month of the Passion of Our Lord Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 3, 2019 I will sing of your salvation. Psalm 71 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 3, 2019 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 and 5:30 p.m. 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 Rev. Kenneth A. Schmit—Pastor The third Saturday of each month after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. In the event of Ext. 111 or [email protected] serious illness or medical emergency, Anointing of the Sick and Eucharist may be arranged by contacting the parish office Rev. Gabriel Stack, O. Praem—Sunday Assistance CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) 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 www.stcathschool.org Lisa Marcus-Parish Administrator & Bookkeeper Ext. 131 or [email protected] Dr. Jennifer Maan—School Principal Charles Stephenson-Director, Music Ministry Ext. 211 or [email protected] Gina Stewart-Director, Youth Religious Education/ Informacion en Espanol Carmela Davidheiser - Business Manager Ext. 119 or [email protected] Ext. 212 or [email protected] RCIA-Ext.113 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 3, 2019 Page 3 At Our Parish ST. AGATHA - FEAST DAY, FEBRUARY 5th St. Agatha, also known as Agatha of Sicily, is one of the most highly venerated virgin martyrs of the Catholic Church. It is believed that she was born around 231 in either Catania or Palermo, Sicily to a rich and noble family. From her very early years, the notably beautiful Agatha dedicated her life to God. She became a consecrated virgin, a state in life where young women choose to remain celibate and give themselves wholly to Jesus and the Church in a life of prayer and service. That did not stop men from desiring her and making unwanted advances toward her. However, one of the men who desired Agatha, whose name was Quintianus, because he was of a high diplomatic ranking, thought he could force her to turn away from her vow and force her to marry. His persistent proposals were consistently spurned by Agatha, so Quintianus, knowing she was a Christian during the persecution of Decius, had her arrested and brought before the judge. He was the Judge. He expected her to give in to his demands when she was faced with torture and possible death, but she simply reaf- firmed her belief in God by praying: "Jesus Christ, Lord of all, you see my heart, you know my desires. Possess all that I am. I am your sheep: make me worthy to overcome the devil." With tears falling from her eyes, she prayed for cour- age. To force her to change her mind, Quintianus had her imprisoned - in a brothel. Agatha never lost her confidence in God, even though she suffered a month of assaults and efforts to get her to abandon her vow to God and go against her virtue. Quintianus heard of her calm strength and ordered that she be brought before him once again. During her interrogation, she told him that to be a servant of Jesus Christ was her true freedom. Enraged, Quintianus sent her off to prison instead of back to the brothel -- a move intended to make her even more afraid, but it was probably a great relief to her. Agatha continued to proclaim Jesus as her Savior, Lord, Life and Hope. Quintianus ordered her to be tortured. He had her stretched on a rack to be torn with iron hooks, burned with torches, and whipped. Noticing Agatha was enduring all the torture with a sense of cheer, he commanded she be subjected to a worse form of torture ? this evil man ordered that her breasts be cut off. He then sent her back to prison with an order of no food or medical attention. But the Lord gave her all the care she needed. He was her Sacred Physician and protector. Agatha had a vision of the apostle, St. Peter, who comforted her and healed her wounds through his prayers. After four days, Quintianus ignored the miraculous cure of her wounds. He had her stripped naked and rolled over na- ked over hot coals which were mixed with sharp shards. When she was returned to prison, Agatha prayed, "Lord, my Creator, you have ever protected me from the cradle; you have taken me from the love of the world, and given me pa- tience to suffer: receive now my soul." Agatha is believed to have passed into Heaven around the year 251. She is commonly featured in religious art with shears, tongs, or breasts on a plate. St. Agatha is the patron saint of Sicily, bellfounders, breast cancer patients, Palermo, rape victims, and wet nurses. She is also considered to be a powerful intercessor when people suffer from fires. Prayer: Saint Agatha, you suffered sexual assault and indignity because of your faith and purity. Help heal all those who are survivors of sexual assault and protect those women who are in danger. Amen Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 3, 2019 Page 4 Readings, Intentions, Saints & Special Observances READINGS OF THE WEEK SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Monday: Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20-24; Mk 5:1-20 Sunday: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-28, 30-32; Boy Scouting Sunday Mk 5:21-43 Tuesday: St. Agatha; Chinese New Year 4717 Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, Wednesday: St. Paul Miki and Companions 17-18a; Mk 6:1-6 Friday: St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48:2-4, 9-11; Bakhita; Mk 6:7-13 International Day of Prayer and Friday: Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3,5, 8b-9; Mk 6:14-29 Awareness against Human Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-6; Trafficking Mk 6:30-34 Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lk 5:1-11 AN ONGOING MISSION In his hometown synagogue, Jesus’ neighbors are amazed by his words. Nevertheless, they remind each other, “Is this not Joseph’s son?” Surely the people know who he is. The carpenter’s son. The young man who had learned in this very synagogue. The boy down the street. Conflict arises as Jesus begins to define himself in a new way. When he compares himself to the ancient prophets Elijah and Elisha the tensions grow. The tensions multiply when Jesus begins to tell of a new mission for God’s people: the good news of the scriptures is intended for all. In his famous passage from the First Letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul reminds us of the eternal nature of love. Love does not come to an end. In today’s readings, we are reminded that, like love, Jesus’ mission cannot be contained. Jesus slips through the crowd of persecutors and moves on to new challenges. We are called to this same perseverance in the name of love. Copyright © J.
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