Month of the Passion of Our Lord Feast of the Presentation of the Lord February 2, 2020 Who Is This King of Glory? It Is the Lord! Psalm 24

Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church Laguna Beach, CA

Month of the Passion of Our Lord Feast of the Presentation of the Lord February 2, 2020 Who is this king of glory? It is the Lord! Psalm 24

Presentation of the Lord February 2, 2020 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 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 Pat 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 Rev. Pat Rudolph—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

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]

Presentation of the Lord February 2, 2020 Page 3 At Our Parish

DIOCESE OF ORANGE STRATEGIC PLAN 2018 - 2023

SUMMARY OF KEY FINDINGS

Catholic Education and Schools Sustainability:

* Enrollment in the high schools has remained steady, primarily because of an influx of non-Catholic students, now 33% of the total. Elementary school enrollment peaked in 2003 and has declined by 25% since then. There are approximately 3,000 empty seats in the elementary schools. * Catholic schools have a critically important role to play in evangelization and in the mission of the Church. However, there appears to be a ‘disconnect’ between how the Department of Catholic Schools (DCS) and many clergy view the excellence of faith formation in the Catholic schools. Educators rate faith formation highly while many pastors rate it much lower. Evidence indicates there is a strong need to improve Catholic identity and faith formation in the schools. * The Catholic high schools in the Diocese are generally well run and are strong academically. * Elementary schools are strong academically but have no consistent standards for business practices, school staffing, tuition pricing or tuition assistance. This has results inefficiencies and operating losses. * The elementary school operating losses have been covered through diocesan subsidies. These subsidies are increasing every year and in fiscal year 2017-2018 were ($6M). This amount of ongoing subsidization is not fiscally sustainable. * Marketing for student retention and recruitment in the elementary schools is inconsistent and, in many cases, ineffective.

Christ Cathedral Campus Planning:

* The Mission of the Diocese in evangelization and faith formation must take primacy in campus planning. * A gift store is needed for the Christ Cathedral campus. A properly run gift store is an important opportunity for Evangelization and Faith Formation of the faithful of the Diocese, visitors and pilgrims. The religious goods, books and educational materials will help to generate important revenues. * Hospitality and food services are needed on the Christ Cathedral campus for all visitors and pilgrims. * With the opening of Christ Cathedral, improved signage (way-finding) will be needed to assist visitors and to help them park and navigate around the campus. * Security must be improved and enhanced for the campus, for events and for Christ Cathedral. * It is a critical priority that the Christ Cathedral Parish and Christ Cathedral Campus be fiscally self-sustaining and able to manage all obligations and debts.

Presentation of the Lord February 2, 2020 Page 4 Readings, Intentions, Saints & Special Observances

READINGS FOR THE WEEK SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-7; Sunday: The Presentation of the Lord; Mk 5:1-20 Blessing of Candles; Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30 — 19:3; World Day for Consecrated Life; Ps 86:1-6; Mk 5:21-43 Boy Scouting Sunday; Groundhog Day Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Monday: Fourth Week in Ordinary Time; Mk 6:1-6 St. Blaise; St. Ansgar Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29:10-12; Wednesday: St. Agatha Mk 6:7-13 Thursday: St. Paul Miki and Companions Friday: Sir 47:2-11; Ps 18:31, 47, 50, 51; Friday: First Friday Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: St. Jerome Emiliani; Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9-14; Mk 6:30-34 St. Josephine Bakhita; Sunday: Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; International Day of Prayer Mt 5:13-16 and Awareness against Human Trafficking; Blessed Virgin Mary

Please pray for the sick:

Harry Allen Pola Munoz Malea Anderson Hiroko Nishimaya Donna Beam Zachary Quick Charles Cambruzzi Anthony Ramirez Jakie Canali Trudy Rideout Rick Ciaccio Richard Robertson Myrla Clark Mary Ann Schaeffer Intentions—8:00 a.m. Mass Jim Cook Eleanor Schmidt Conor Davis Gary Seddon Therese Davis Ellen Severoni Mon: Sarah Delacruz Ann Shea Tue: Laura Ewing Mike Soto Wed: Paul Freeman Halina Stanaland Thurs: Ruby Garcia Regine Stanaland Fri: Diane Gendron Burton Swann Sat: Patricia Gonzalez Francis Szeibert Mike Helin Virginia Thomas Mary Hobson Aria Tremblay Ed Johnson Sam Vasquez Pray for those in the Armed Forces: Teresa Johnson Ghinka Wilson Lauriann Meyer Erin Bevacqua, Captain, USMC Melinda Munoz Evan Dineen, Major, USAF Ryan Raffo, Lieutenant, USN

Presentation of the Lord February 2, 2020 Page 5 Ministries

Altar Servers Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 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 Sebastian Mejia 949-525-5089 Victoria Ramirez 949-202-9410 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 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]

NEW / HAVEN’T YET REGISTERED PARISHIONERS

Please complete a parish registration form!!

This is a way for us to welcome you to the parish, invite you to consider serving in a ministry and the best way to insure you receive parish communications.

PARISH REGISTRATION FORM is on the homepage of our website: www.stcathchurch.org

Presentation of the Lord February 2, 2020 Page 6 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

MONTHLY - HOLY HOUR **IMPORTANT - Adoration will be November 8th due to All Saints Day The St. Catherine Women’s Council Prayer Reflection and Fatima Holy Hour will take place on: Feb. 7th at 11:00 a.m. during Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. This is a blessed way to join together and invoke God’s powerful love and protection on our church, our families and our world.

The Blessed Mother’s message to Lucia . . . “Jesus wishes to make use of you to make me known and loved. He wants to establish in the world devotion to my Immaculate Heart. I promise salvation to those who embrace it, and those souls will be loved by God like flowers placed by me to adorn His throne.”

For more information please contact Ellen Severoni at 714-345-1241

Presentation of the Lord February 2, 2020 Page 7 Around the Diocese

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK MASS

Celebration in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes

Saturday, February 8th at 10:00 a.m.

Most Rev. Timothy Freyer, Principal Celebrant. Christ Cathedral in Gar- den Grove.

Mass and ceremonies for anointing the sick, laying on of hands, blessing of caregivers hands and blessing with Lourdes water.

2020 Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass February 9, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. World Marriage Sunday

All are welcome to our first ever Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass inside our newly dedicated Cathedral. This Mass celebrates the joy of Christian marriage for all, but we especially invite those couples who are celebrating 20+ years of marriage in 2020. It will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. in Christ Cathedral. The Most Rev. Bishop Freyer, Auxiliary Bishop of Orange will be the celebrant, and anniversary couples will have the opportunity to take a photo with him (photos will be taken with couple’s own devices). Registration fee is $20 per couple. An informal reception for anniversary celebrants and their guest follows the Mass and will be held in the First Floor of the Cultural Center. Online registration is available at: www.rcbo.org/ marriage, or if you wish to register by mail, the registration form can be downloaded. Pre-registration if required by January 26, 2020. For any questions or more information, contact Esther Ramirez at (714) 282-6001.

Presentation of the Lord February 2, 2020 Page 8 Lenten Outreach

SAVE THE DATES February 29 through March 15

Please bring in non-perishable food, water, diapers and formula. All donations will be given directly to the Laguna Beach Food Pantry. Grocery bags will be available beginning February 22nd.

To feed the hungry is the first corporal work of mercy. It was given by Jesus when he spoke to his disciples about the Judgment of the Nations (Mt 25:31-46), and it stands at the top of his list.

La Presentación del Señor 2 de febrero de 2020 Page 9 Lecturas y Noticias

RETORNO A LA NAVIDAD

La celebración de hace tres semanas del Bautismo del Señor señaló el fin “oficial” del tiempo de Navidad para la Iglesia. La fiesta de hoy de la Presentación del Señor parece extender la celebración un poco más allá. En realidad, algu- nos han nombrado esta fiesta una “Segunda Epifanía”. La primera lectura nos recuerda la anticipación del Ad- viento, como escribe Malaquías: “Envío a mi mensajero para que prepare el camino ante mí”. La lectura de los Hebreos nos recuerda la Encarnación, proclamando que Jesús tuvo una “parte” de la misma “carne y sangre”. El Evangelio en- cuentra al niño Jesús en su primera visita a Jerusalén, y a sus padres una vez más sorprendidos y asombrados por los acon- tecimientos de su nacimiento. En la sencillez del pesebre, en la grandeza del templo, en la domesticidad de Nazaret, Jesús viene. ¡Que lleguemos a conocerlo y por ello nos encontremos llenos de “sabiduría” y de la “gracia de Dios!” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

La Presentación del Señor 2 de febrero de 2020 Por eso tuvo que hacerse semejante a sus hermanos en todo. — Hebreos 2:17a

SAN FELIPE DE JESÚS (1572-1597) 5 de febrero

Felipillo, como era conocido, nació en la Ciudad de México en una familia de comerciantes. Dado que su vida era un desastre, una de las africanas que cuidaba dijo que la higuera seca del patio “florecería cuando Felipillo fuera santo”. Luego de explorar la vida franciscana y huir de ella, su padre lo envió a Filipinas para que probara suerte en los negocios, pero esta vida tampoco le llenó. Ingresó nuevamente a la Orden Franciscana en Filipinas y, con el paso de los años fue enviado a México para ser ordenado sacerdote. Su barco naufragó en Japón durante un período de persecución contra los cris- tianos liderado por el emperador Taicosama. En su calidad de extranjero, Felipillo podía evitar el marti- rio, pero decidió unirse a sus compañeros franciscanos y jesuitas y sufrir con ellos la muerte por Cristo. Lo colgaron de una cruz, lo sujetaron con argollas y dos lanzas lo traspasaron. En su agonía repetía una y otra vez: “Jesús, Jesús, Jesús”, de ahí que se le venere como Felipe de Jesús. El día de su muerte, la higuera floreció. —Miguel Arias, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

La Presentación del Señor 2 de febrero de 2020 Page 10 Lecturas y Noticias

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA LECTURAS DE HOY

Lunes: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Sal 3:2-7; Primera lectura — Envío a mi mensajero, el mensajero Mc 5:1-20 de la alianza; ¿quien se mantendrá en pie? (Malaquías 3:1- Martes: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30 — 19:3; 4) Sal 86 (85):1-6; Mc 5:21-43 Salmo — El Señor, Dios de los ejércitos: él es el Rey Miércoles: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Sal 32 (31):1-2, 5-7; de la gloria (Salmo 25 [24]). Mc 6:1-6 Segunda lectura — Jesús quien se hizo totalmente hu- Jueves: 1 Re 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Cr 29:10-12; mano vino a ayudar a los hijos de Abraham Mc 6:7-13 (Hebreos 2:14-18). Viernes: Eclo 47:2-11; Sal 18 (17):31, 47, 50, 51; Evangelio — El justo y piadoso Simeón proclama que Mc 6:14-29 el niño Jesús es una luz para los gentiles, la gloria del Sábado: 1 Re 3:4-13; Sal 119 (118):9-14; pueblo de Israel (Lucas 2:22-40 [22-32]). Mc 6:30-34 Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Españo- la. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. Domingo: Is 58:7-10; Sal 112 (111):4-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: La Presentación del Señor; Bendición de las velas; Día Mundial de la Vida Consagrada; Domingo de los Niños Exploradores; Día de la Marmota Lunes: Cuarta Semana del Tiempo Ordinario; San Blas; San Óscar Miércoles: Santa Agueda Jueves: San Pablo Miki y compañeros Viernes: Primer viernes Sábado: San Jerónimo Emiliano; Santa Josefina Bakhita; Jornada Internacional de Oración y Reflexión Contra la Trata de Personas; Bienaventurada 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].