SAINT BONAVENTURE CATHOLIC PARISH May 22, 2016 The Most Holy Trinity The Most Holy Trinity May 22, 2016 PASTOR'S CORNER Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This Thursday, May 26, marks the one year anniversary of my mother’s death. As I refl ect on her life, I can’t help but think about her deep faith in God. In every crisis she turned to prayer. She looked to the Crucifi x and joined her hands as she called out to our Lord. This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity in honor of the Most Holy Trinity. My mother may not have been a theologian but I think she was as close to the Holy Trinity as any of the doctors of the church like St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Theresa of Avila, St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Hildegard of Bingen, and St. Bonaventure, patron of our parish. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. It is the mystery of God in himself. It is therefore the source of all the other mysteries of faith, the light that enlightens them. It is the most fundamental and essential teaching in the “hierarchy of the truths of faith.” The whole history of salvation is identical with the history of the way and the means by which the one true God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, reveals himself to men “and reconciles and unites with himself those who turn away from sin.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church #234) As the Catechism states, the Trinity is a mystery, yet motherly love can help us come to know God as Trinity: “God's parental tenderness can also be expressed by the image of motherhood, which emphasizes God's immanence, the intimacy between Creator and creature.” (CCC #239) Yet the love of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is deeper than any human love. We call out to God to deepen our love for the Holy Trinity. We call out to the Holy Trinity to deepen our love for family, friends, and even for those who do not love us. The Sign of the Cross is a beautiful expression of this. As we move our hand from head to midsection, then from shoulder to shoulder, and pray: “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,” we embrace God and God embraces us. Let me conclude with this prayer offered by Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity: O my God, Trinity whom I adore, help me forget myself entirely so to establish myself in you, unmovable and peaceful as if my soul were already in eternity. May nothing be able to trouble my peace or make me leave you, O my unchanging God, but may each minute bring me more deeply into your mystery! Grant my soul peace. Make it your heaven, your beloved dwelling and the place of your rest. May I never abandon you there, but may I be there, whole and entire, completely vigilant in my faith, entirely adoring, and wholly given over to your creative action. Father Joe Knerr May 22, 2016 Page three A Note From Fr. Joe Please plan on attending our Parish General Meeting on Tuesday, May 24 at 7:00 Parishes in Collaboration PM. The evening will include a progress report on the Special Collection – May 21-22 Church Renovation and the Next weekend all people of the Diocese of Orange have Parish Survey. Thank you! the opportunity to donate to the Parishes in Collaboration Collection. This collection is for the purpose of assisting Father Joe parishes and schools in the DIOCESE OF ORANGE that exhibit ongoing needs that cannot be paid for by their ordinary income. A community in need doesn’t have the fi nancial ability to pay for what is considered essential services (i.e., essential paid staff such as Youth Ministry, Directors of Religious Education or Business Managers), or one that has urgent capital needs (such as repairs, maintenance, equipment). All money donated to this collection is put into a restricted fund that will be administered by a group consisting of laity and clergy of the diocese. Parishes with needs as stated above will apply for grants from this fund to be used for their specifi c needs. Thank you. TTHIRDHIRD WORLDWORLD ggiftsifts & hhandartsandarts TTODAYODAY SSunday,unday, MMaYaY 2222 CONGRATULATIONS! A er the 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m. I want to congratulate Bishop Dominic and 12:00 noon Masses Luong on the occasion of his Fiftieth in the Parish Hall Anniversary of Priestly Ordination. Bishop Dominic, thank you for your This is an opportunity for you to purchase many years of service to the People of beautiful and unusual items made by artisans in God as a priest and as a bishop. God third world countries (Africa, India, Central and bless you. South America). Your purchase will help lift them Father Joe from a life of poverty. For info call Lynn at 846-3359 x478. Page four May 22, 2016 Calling All Current and Former Military Personnel MMASSASS & PPATRIOTICATRIOTIC CCELEBRATIONE L E B R AT I O N Monday, May 30th 9:00 a.m. Come to our Memorial Day Mass and celebration! If possible, wear your uniform, medals, cap, pins or similar items. After Mass, join us in the parish hall for sharing and a continental breakfast. Be sure to enter the names of individuals who have served our nation in the military. The book is in the church vestibule and will be processed and placed on the altar at the Memorial Day Mass. For info call Lynn, 846-3359x478. SUBSCRIBE TODAY TO RECEIVE THE OC CATHOLIC AND OC REGISTER NEWSPAPERS AT HOME FOR JUST $1 FOR THE YEAR (52-WEEKS/SUNDAY ONLY) AND YOU WILL BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING FOR A VIP TRIP TO EXPLORE THE VATICAN! VISIT OCCATHOLIC-SUBSCRIBE.COM TO SUBSCRIBE/ENTER *NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF RULES, VISIT OCCATHOLIC.COM/CONTEST-RULES May 22, 2016 Page fi ve Annual General PARISH MEETING Tuesday, May 24 7:00 PM Parish Hall Participate in the spiritual rejuvenation of Our Parish Topics include: Results and Actions from Parish Survey Progress on Church Renovation Page six May 22, 2016 35th Annual COFFEE & DONUTS Knights of Columbus May 22: served by Girl Scouts Pope John Paul I May 29: No Donuts (Memorial Seminarian Council 6020 Day Weekend) June 5: served by Catholic Italian Dinner Federation Saturday June 12: served by Spanish Ministry May 28 We also serve bagels and cream cheese, Parish Hall punch and orange juice. No charge — donations only. So stop by and enjoy! DAILY EVENING PRAYER 5:00 p.m. in the Church DAILY EVENING ROSARY Social with No-host Bar 6:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m. in the Church Traditional Italian Dinner 7:00 p.m. The Legion of Mary invites you Adults $10, Children (under 13) $5 and your family to join us Monday through Friday for Evening Prayer All St. Bonaventure parishioners are invited! This evening we will recognize two (Vespers from the Liturgy of the Hours) SEMINARIANS through our SCHOLARSHIP FUND: David Otto and Daniel and the Rosary. All of our parish Arthur. It is through your continuing support that we are able to provide these language communities are welcome. scholarships. Tickets at the door. Thank you! We will not gather for prayer on the following dates due to other parish events: June 3, 9, 10. RECYCLE Weekend is May 28 & 29 Hours are Saturday Thank You from the Justice & Peace Ministry 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bring your The Justice & Peace Ministry wishes to thank the Parish for their newspapers, aluminum cans, CRV generous donations to the April Shower on April 23 and 24, 2016. The glass and plastic bottles (NO caps) to donations support three shelters for pregnant women: Casa Teresa in the bin in the parking lot. Please do Orange (www.casateresa.com), Mary’s Shelter in Santa Ana (www. not leave recyclable items when the teenshelter.org), and Precious Life Shelter in Los Alamitos (www. bin is not present. Proceeds benefi t preciouslifeshelter.org). These local non-profi t organizations provide our sister parish in Honduras. food, shelter, and support for homeless pregnant women, and training Sponsored by Project Gracias to build a better future for the women and their children. In addi- tion to the baby items requested in the parish bulletin, parishioners donated homemade blankets, baby clothes, wrapped presents, and $1150.00 in cash contributions. WEDDING BANNS John Martinez & All three of the shelters were grateful for your contributions. The Monica Perez Justice & Peace Ministry looks forward to another April Shower in Friday, June 3, 2016 the spring of 2017. Look for more Justice & Peace Ministry events in upcoming parish bulletins. Mark Brown & Martina Baldwin Saturday, June 11, 2016 May 22, 2016 Page seven Page eight May 22, 2016 May 22 2016 Page nine In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. YOUTH MINISTRY ”You shall receive Power when the Holy Spirit has “The prayer of the poor in spirit is come upon you, and you shall be my witnesses…” a prayer of a man who is empty in the Acts 1:8. Celebrate the Eucharist with us at the Life sense of an emptiness that summons the descent Teen Mass every Sunday, 5:00 p.m.