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1 S AN FRANCISCO SOLANO C ATHOLIC CHURCH January 31, 2016 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time ANTONIO PARKWAY, RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA Phone:(949) Fax: (949) OFFICE HOURS: Weekdays: 9:00 AM to NOON; 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Reverend Theodore Olson, Pastor Ext FatherTed@sfsolano.org Reverend Duy Le, Parochial Vicar Ext FrDuy@sfsolano.org Reverend Gordon Moreland, SJ, Visiting Priest Reverend James Smith, O.Praem., Visiting Priest Deacon Carl Swanson Ext cswanson@sfsolano.org SATURDAY VIGIL MASS: 5:00 PM SUNDAY MASSES: 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:15 AM, 12:00 NOON, and 5:00 PM WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday-Saturday, 8:30 AM HOLY DAY MASSES: 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Saturdays, 3:30-4:30 PM (or by appointment) Please contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to marriage. One Sunday each month at 2:00 PM Please contact the Parish Office. The first Monday of each month beginning after the morning Liturgy. NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome to San Francisco Solano Catholic Church! To register please come into the Parish Office, take an information envelope from the information rack at the back of the Church, or download a registration form online at www. sfsolano.org. SERRA CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Multi-Parish School) Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Phone: (949) Angeline Trudell, President 1 Mission Statement: San Francisco Solano Parish continues the early California missionary spirit to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ. We are committed to Word, Sacrament, and Service. Administration Parish Secretary/Office Manager Alma Helms, Ext secretary@sfsolano.org Parish Receptionist/Sacramental Records Alfie Mumaugh, Ext information@sfsolano.org Bulletin Editor Lynne Pantano, Ext bulletineditor@sfsolano.org Parish Facilities Manager Anna Podruski, Ext facilities@sfsolano.org Parish Controller Leah Davis, CPA, Ext accounting@sfsolano.org Parish Ministry Director, RCIA/Adult Faith Formation/ Adult Confirmation Deacon Carl Swanson, Ext cswanson@sfsolano.org Director of Music Brenda von Gremp, Ext brendavg@sfsolano.org Coordinator of Liturgy Dana Hardenburgh, Ext liturgy@sfsolano.org Youth Faith Formation Fax: Coordinator, Youth Faith Formation Martie Williams, Ext dre@sfsolano.org Registrar/Receptionist Teri Ferlisi, Ext reregistrar@sfsolano.org Elementary/Intermediate Coordinator (Grades 1-8) Amy Franklin, Ext elemre@sfsolano.org; jrhigh@sfsolano.org Youth Minister/Confirmation Coordinator (Grades 9-12) Jenna Mish, Ext youthministry@sfsolano.org

2 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 31, 2016 Scripture Readings for the Week Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor 12:31 13:13 [13:4-13]; Lk 4:21-30 Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-7; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29:10-12; Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Sir 47:2-11; Ps 18:31, 47, 50, 51; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9-14; Mk 6:30-34 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 Readings can also be found online at: Jesus began speaking in the synagogue, saying: Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing. And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, Isn t this the son of Joseph? He said to them, Surely you will quote me this proverb, Physician, cure yourself, and say, Do here in your native place the things that we heard were done in Capernaum. And he said, Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place. Indeed, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah when the sky was closed for three and a half years and a severe famine spread over the entire land. It was to none of these that Elijah was sent, but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon. Again, there were many lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian. When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury. They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town had been built to hurl him down headlong. But Jesus passed through the midst of them and went away. (Luke 4:21-30) Who are today's prophets? Those who are unafraid to speak the inconvenient truths everyone needs to hear. The job description of a prophet always seems to include some pretty stiff rejection. It is not a career one chooses likely but a compelling call requiring dedication and courage. Jeremiah tried to resist and so did Jonah, but to no avail. Jesus, on the other hand, embraced the role out of love, as an integral part of his mission. Paul reminds us that without love, prophecy is only noise. How can we be a prophet s in our world today? 2 Mass Intentions for the Week Monday 1 February 8:30 AM Elias Chaanine Josephine Licha Moussa Rizk Tuesday 2 February 8:30 AM Kevin Mulhere St. Anthony Patrick John Smith George Sanders Wednesday 3 February 8:30 AM Edith Apat Laura and Eric Bauer Thursday 4 February 8:30 AM Richard Aust Sabina Siritaranukol Gregorius Edsamora Abdiputra Friday 5 February 8:30 AM 55 & BETTER Maureen O Neill Saturday, 6 February 8:30 AM Roger Kirk 5:00 PM Pro Populo Sunday 7 February 7:00 AM Regina Ranido 8:30 AM Charly Horn 10:15 AM Milad Gammoh 12:00 NOON Tony Hauck 5:00 PM Elizabeth Lowe Monday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Schedule of Church Hours *Winter Schedule* Altar Server Training 6:30 AM 8:30 PM 6:30 AM 3:00 PM 10:00 AM 6:30 PM 6:30 AM 6:30 PM We are happy to announce that a preparatory session for new Altar Servers and their parents is scheduled for either TODAY, Sunday, January 31, or Sunday, February 28, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Students must be in grades 5 through 12 and be available to serve once per year at the Saturday, 5:00 PM and Sunday 7:00 AM and 12:00 NOON Masses. One parent is required to attend the parent training, which will take place in the Parish Lounge from 2:30 PM 3:30 PM. If you have access to a wifi-enabled ipad, tablet or laptop, please bring it with you. For more information and to sign up for one of the training sessions, please contact Dana Hardenburgh at liturgy@sfsolano.org.

3 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion If you would like to become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion during our weekend liturgies, there will be a preparatory training session on Wednesday, February 17, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the church. All ministers must be confirmed, at least 17 years of age, registered parishioners, and, if married, in a valid Catholic marriage. Please RSVP to Dana Hardenburgh, Liturgy Coordinator, at liturgy@sfsolano.org or , ext Parish Ministries Save the Date San Francisco Solano s semi-annual Blood Drive will be held Sunday, February 28, from 8 AM until 2 PM in the basement of the Youth Faith Formation building. The blood resulting from this drive has been specifically designated to go to Mission Hospital You can schedule an appointment on line by going to: Our sponsorship code is: sfscc (San Francisco Solano Catholic Church). Walk-ins are always accepted if you don t make an appointment. Dear Friends, I invite you to join me on my first PILGRIMAGE of a life time! November 25 through December 5. Whether it s the first time or a return trip, to walk in the steps of Jesus will be an amazing spiritual experience. See the stories you ve read or heard over the years come alive! Reaffirm your baptism in the waters of the JORDAN RIVER where Jesus was baptized. Visit BETHLEHEM where Jesus was born, NAZARETH where Jesus grew up and worked as a carpenter alongside Joseph, and JERUSALEM the HOLY CITY that was witness to the death and resurrection of our Lord. Imagine crossing the SEA OF GALILEE as Jesus calmed the storm, walking through the MOUNT OF OLIVES as Jesus prayed with His disciples or renewing your wedding vows at the sight of the first miracle in CANA. Come join me to pray, to do pilgrimage, and to give thanks for our tremendous gift of faith in the HOLY LAND. Sincerely, Fr. Duy Le For more information please contact: Carre Wertepny at or mba4carre1@yahoo.com 3 Technology Survey Our parish is evaluating our current and future technology needs to better serve our parishioners and ministries. Please pick up a survey from the book rack in the back of the church and return the completed survey by Sunday, February 14. Surveys may be returned to the parish office or the red box in the back of the church. Thank you for your participation! 55 & Better is a parish social ministry for parishioners 55 & over. Social activities are held in th SFS Parish Center. Contact Don Leavey at February 5, First Friday Mass & Brunch Bring a hot or cold brunch item to share. February 19, Friday 6 PM Lenten Soup Supper and Stations of the Cross. Soup will be provided by 55 & Better. Offertory Collection Offertory Summary Last Year Current Year Incr/ (Decr) % November $126,139 $121,169 -$4,970-4% December $112,082 $135,556 $23,474 21% Religious Retirement $7,284 Immaculate Conception $2,753 Christmas $82,808 $69,522 -$13,286 Parish Pay - Electronic Donors Dec & Better 12% -16%

4 DynamicCatholic.com The book Rediscover Jesus by Matthew Kelly was passed out as a Christmas gift to parishioners attending Mass Christmas Eve and Christmas day. A thank-you message was sent to our parish from Dynamic Catholic to let us know that a Mass for our parish will be said February 2 nd at their chapel. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) MOPS is open for registration for Spring. MOPS is a group for mothers with infants to kindergarten-aged children. This group will uplift and encourage busy moms through fun-filled mornings of prayer, guest speakers, crafts, and fellowship while our little ones experience quality childcare and fun activities like playtime, music, and crafts all with large amounts of God s love. MOPS meets every other Thursday from 9:30 AM to 12 NOON. To register or if you have any questions, please contact Cara Hytoff, MOPS Coordinator, by at coordinator@rsmmops.com. FIESTA DE SOLANO SAVE THE DATE! Mark your calendars! Fiesta de Solano will be held the weekend of July 8 10 this year. WE NEED YOU to make this another successful and fun-filled community event! Please fiesta.de.solano@gmail.com if you are interested in getting involved on the planning committee or if you would like to be contacted regarding making a donation or becoming a sponsor of San Francisco Solano s largest fundraiser and community event. Parish Ministries San Francisco Solano Catholic Church Hosts Dr. Bill Creasy Join us on Saturday, March 5, as Dr. Bill Creasy walks us through a Lenten Retreat on the Passion of Christ. The Passion of Christ plays a central role in our Catholic faith and the history of our salvation. Yet, how often do we view these events of Jesus life and see only senseless brutality rather than redemptive meaning? Dr. Creasy s retreat shows Christ s Divine Mercy in the events leading up to and including Our Lord s Passion. This retreat is intended to educate, uplift and prepare us for the events of Holy week and how to benefit from this most precious time. This is sure to be a very special day that you and your family will not want to miss! Date: Saturday, March 5 Location: San Francisco Solano Catholic Church (Parish Hall) 2082 Antonio Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Time: 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM Cost : FREE Admission, FREE Lunch for a FREE Will Offering. Seating and Parking is limited. R.S.V.P to San Francisco Solano Church Parish Office: (949) or information@sfsolano.org by Sunday, February 28, Please arrive before 8 AM and carpool if possible to help with parking. Women s Circle of Faith & Friendship A new season of Women's Circle of Faith & Friendship begins Tuesday, February 9. You are invited to explore this program, which has been described as a spa for your soul. Women's Circle is a peer ministry for women of all ages and stages of life, offering an opportunity to nurture your spirituality, deepen your faith, and build community with others. Our Spring Season this year will carry us through Lent and into Easter. Using a wonderful resource, Rediscover Jesus, from renowned Catholic author Matthew Kelly, we will come to know Jesus in a more intimate way and hopefully make this Lent one of our best. Meetings will be held Tuesday mornings at 9:15-11:15 AM and repeated Tuesday evenings at 6-8 PM. Meetings run February 9 through April 12. There is a $10.00 fee for the program. The book has been generously provided by our parish. You should have received one at Christmas, but if you did not we will have one available for you. For information and to preregister please Lori LaFavre at lori@lclafavre.com 4 Evening Bible Study San Francisco Solano s Evening Bible Study is a multi-year course: The Bible Plain and Simple. Our mission is to discover the Bible systematically, verse-by-verse, Genesis through Revelation, utilizing a combination of audio taught by renowned literary scholar, Dr. Bill Creasy who has been called a Catholic Bible teacher extraordinaire! Check Dr. Creasy out at logosbiblestudy.com. We are currently reading the Gospel of Matthew. Come join us at any time for coffee and desert as we study the Bible. Recommended Bible: The Catholic Study Bible (Oxford Edition) Day: Your choice of Monday or Thursday evenings Time: 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Location: Meeting Room F Cost of Class: FREE ---bring a dessert to share with the class. For more information contact: Rick or Jackie Majewski at (714) or jvpham101@aol.com

5 Youth Faith Formation Youth Faith Formation Program Information Early Childhood- we are looking at offering a session for 3-5 year olds during the 10:15 AM Sunday Mass. If you are a parent with a 3-5 year old child and are interested in your child attending an early childhood faith session while you attend Mass, please the Youth Faith Formation office the following information: your name and contact information your child s name and age. The address is receptionist@sfsolano.org. Middle School Ministry is open to all 6 th -8 th grade students (public and private schools). Middle School Ministry meets every Tuesday evening. 6 th grade meets 6-7:30 PM; 7 th & 8 th grades meet 6:30-8 PM. Join us for faith, food, and fun! Special Needs Youth- YFF also serves youth (children and teens) with disabilities. Your child/teen must be registered with Youth Faith Formation. Questions? Contact Addie Traino at (949) Children s Liturgy of the Word is a ministry open to all 1 st 4 th graders during the Sunday 8:30 AM and 10:15 AM Masses. This ministry is free, and no preparation or enrollment is needed. We encourage all children to participate (parents are welcome to join as well). Just follow us out during the dismissal and join us for discussion of the readings for that Sunday. Volunteers needed for both masses. Confirmation students welcomed. If you have any questions please call Trish Reconciliation Retreat - All second-year families who are preparing for First Communion and Reconciliation will receive confirmation of their registration for the upcoming Reconciliation Retreat February 20 or 27 by February 1. If you have not yet registered, please do so to get a time for your family. Please note that there is no 'make -up ' session for this retreat and that it is a necessary component to preparation for these two Sacraments. ST. JUNIPERO SERRA CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Please join us TODAY, Sunday, January 31, from 10 AM to 12 PM as we kick off Catholic Schools Week. We invite all interested parish families to visit our classrooms and meet our students, teachers, and current Serra families as we welcome you to St. Junipero Serra Catholic School. We look forward to you visiting our campus and touring our beautiful, new preschool classrooms. For more information about our Open House, please contact our Admissions Office at Please also visit our website at Youth Group, Confirmation, and Young Adult Ministry Youth Ministry Youth Group - No Youth Group tonight! Please pray for all the Confirmation year 2 students attending retreat this weekend. Please join us next week after the 5 PM Sunday mass for Youth Group up in the Youth Room. We meet from 6 PM to 8 PM for food, fellowship, and fun with Praise and Worship. We look forward to seeing any 9 th -12 th grade students who are interested or who just want to see what this is all about.. Refuel - All High School teens are welcome to join us for mid-week fellowship every Wednesday night from 6 PM to 8 PM in the Youth Room. The First 30 minutes will involve food and catching up with each other with the session starting at 6:30 PM. Hope to see everyone there.. Open Room Every Monday from 3 PM to 6 PM and Thursday from 3 PM to 5PM there is Open Room in the YG room. This is a time for the youth to do homework, relax and socialize in a safe setting. As always, snacks and drinks will be available. Come be a part of the Room Crew! 5 Confirmation A Confirmation Enrichment class will be held on February 21 for Year Two starting at 3:30 PM in the Parish Hall. Contact Jenna youthministry@sfsolano.org for any additional information. Young Adult Ministry Vision Young adults ages are welcome to join us for a twice-monthly fellowship every first and third Tuesday of each month from 7:30 PM to 9 PM in the Youth Ministry room above the Parish Hall. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, February 2. We look forward to seeing you there!

6 Adult Catholics Growing in Faith Letter from the Deacon What the Catholic Church Teaches About the End of Life Medical advances can help save lives. They also can present terminally-ill patients and their loved ones with difficult choices at the end of life. Catholic teaching gives patients and their families principles for making decisions about initiating or continuing medical treatments. But normally one is held to use only ordinary means according to the circumstances of persons, places, times, and culture that is to say, means that do not involve any grave burden for oneself or another. (Pope Pius XII) Ordinary and Extraordinary Treatments that offer reasonable hope of benefit that may be obtained without excessive pain, expense or burden are considered ordinary means. Treatments that do not offer reasonable hope of benefit and cannot be obtained without excessive pain, expense or burden are considered extraordinary means. Respecting the sacredness of life, each person decides the benefits and burdens of treatment according to their own physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health at the time of the decision. When confronted with highly emotional life-and-death decisions, Catholics should gather all the facts, consult with their physician and family, reflect on Catholic teaching, and pray. We are called to a fullness of life which far exceeds the dimensions of our earthly existence because it consists in sharing the very life of God. (Pope John Paul II. Evangelium Vitae) Q. Does the Church require Catholics to pursue all efforts to preserve life? A. No. Human life is a gift from God and we have a duty to preserve it. But we enter into eternal life through death, and the Church teaches that treatments or procedures may be refused if they offer little or no benefit and cause undue burden. Catholic Teaching on Assisted Suicide Because all life is sacred, Catholic teaching holds that assisted suicide can never be permitted. Euthanasia and assisted suicide stand in contradiction to the Catholic understanding that all life bears God s image and has inherent dignity. Allowing to Die vs. Killing - Killing is an intentional act that causes death, while allowing to die is withholding or withdrawing futile or burdensome treatments. Making Good Decisions at the End of Life Dying is one of the most important moments in our lives. Like all important moments, it deserves thoughtful preparation. (Father Lawrence Reilly, Ethicist and Theologian) Q. What s the difference between withholding treatment and assisted suicide? A. Assisted suicide is the intentional taking of life and is never permissible. Withholding extraordinary means off medical treatment is morally permissible, allowing nature to take its course and death to occur naturally. The Church encourages all Catholics to prayerfully reflect on death and to prepare for it responsibly. This may include preparing a living will and durable power of attorney for health care to make their wishes known. All Catholics are strongly encouraged to make their desires known to their family, friends and doctor regarding initiating or continuing life-sustaining procedures in the event of a terminal condition. Catholics also are encouraged to give power of attorney for health care to someone they trust who can make health care decisions for them, if they are unable to do so for themselves. 6

7 Parish Ministries Eucharistic Adoration The Catholic Church believes that our celebration of the Eucharist, the Mass, is the source and the summit of our faith. It is at the heart of our life of faith. As Catholics, we proclaim our belief that the bread and wine consecrated during Mass become Christ Himself His Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity Holy Communion. We do not believe it is just a symbol. Once consecrated, it is not merely a cracker, a piece of bread or a cup of wine. With eyes of faith we see the Body and Blood of Christ. We meet Jesus present sacramentally. The Mass is the focal point that brings us together as a worshiping community and we are nourished with the Word of the Scriptures and with Holy Communion. After being consecrated and distributed at Mass as Holy Communion, the Sacred Hosts are placed in the tabernacle in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. There, a candle signals the constant presence of Christ. This holy place is open whenever the church is open and Jesus waits for visitors. Come visit Him often! But our spiritual life is not limited solely to participation in the Mass. Pope Saint John Paul II called worship of the Most Holy Eucharist outside of Mass an important daily practice that becomes an inexhaustible source of holiness and a practice of inestimable value for the life of the Church. On the first Monday of every month at our parish we have Eucharistic Adoration with Exposition. As the morning Mass ends, the Blessed Sacrament is placed in a beautiful stand known as a monstrance and Jesus Christ is exposed in the Blessed Sacrament for all to see. We have committed worshippers who follow an hourly schedule for visiting Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament to ensure that the Eucharist is never without veneration. Exposition concludes 24 hours later, just prior to morning Mass on Tuesday. Everyone is welcome to come spend time in the presence of Christ for as short or as long a time as you like. Come adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament even if you are not a scheduled adorer. Any time you can spend with Him is transforming. How do we respond to such a mystery? We respond with praise, adoration and joy. Our Lord gave us Himself in such a beautiful way at the Last Supper so that we would never be left alone. Once you have decided to visit with Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, what do you do? What do you say? As you enter the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, you will see the Eucharist displayed in the monstrance. It is customary to genuflect and bow your head before taking your place. Kneel or sit as you wish. Once you have settled in, the question arises, now what? St. Clare of Assisi gave us a suggestion: 1. Gaze: Spend time simply looking at the Host. Take time to see Jesus Christ there. His Real Presence is essential to our faith. It s worth taking time in quiet connection. 2. Consider: Think of Jesus in the context of His life. Reflect on His ministry to the sick, his agony in the garden and His passion, death and the resurrection that followed. Think of this great gift He offers you, that you might spend some time with Him. 3. Contemplate: Pray. Pour your heart out to Christ. Ask Him to help you with your concerns and worries. Thank Him for all His gifts. Praise Him for the glories of the world in which we live. Speak to Him as you would a close friend. Jesus knows what you need; speak plainly from your heart. 4. Imitate: Eucharistic Adoration has had a profound effect on the lives of those who spend time in communion with Him. The peace that surpasses all others is attainable through Adoration. Take His peace back into your daily life. This style of prayer can help you focus on Jesus during your time with Him. There are other things you can do: Read a passage of scripture and reflect on it with Jesus; recite the rosary reflecting on the moments of His life; keep a spiritual journal; read a spiritual book (look for one with prayers, quotes from saints or specifically for Holy Hours). (Some of the above information is taken from The Catholic Update on Eucharistic Adoration; the Second Vatican Council s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church Lumen Gentium and from The Catechism of the Catholic Church.) If you have questions regarding Adoration or would like to commit to a scheduled time as an adorer, please contact Maura Byron at or at 5byrons@cox.net. 7

8 S F S P C - FEBRUARY 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 6 Tax Preparation, 8 AM (MR D&E) Confessions, 3:30 PM-5 PM (BSC) 5 55 & Better Brunch, 8 AM (MR D) Bible Study, 9 AM (MR F) Food Distributuion, 2 PM-5 PM (Food Bank) OCFFRG Prayer, 7 PM (MR B 4 MOPS, 9:30 AM (PC) Children s Choir, 5:00 PM (CR) Adult Choir, 6:30 PM (CR) 3 Refuel, 6:30 PM (YM) SFS Prayer Group, 6:30 PM (MR A) MCRHP Team 13 Meetings, 7 PM (MR C) Baptism class, 7:30 PM (MR B) 2 YFF Grades 1-5 Parent Group, 3:30 PM (YFFC) YFF Grades 1-5 3:30 PM (YFFC) YFF Grade 6, 6 PM (YFFC) Tax Preparation, 6 PM (MR D&E) YFF Grades 7-8, 6:30 PM (YFFC) Vision, 7 PM (MR F) Women s CRHP Weekly Meeting, 7:30 1 Eucharistic Adoration 9 AM Feb.1-8:30 AM Feb. 2 (BSC) YFF Grades 1-5, 4 PM (YFFC) PM (MR H) 13 Tax Preparation, 8 AM (MR D&E) Confessions, 3:30 PM-5 PM (BSC) 12 Bible Study, 9 AM (MR F) Food Distribution, 2 PM-5 PM (Food Bank) Lenten Soup Supper, 5:30 PM (PC) Stations of the Cross, 7 PM (CH) 11 Children s Choir, 5:00 PM (CR) Adult Choir, 6:30 PM (CH) 10 Ash Wednesday Mass/distribution of ashes, 8:30 am & 7 PM(CH) Prayer service/distribution of ashes, 12 NOON & 5:30 PM (CH) MCRHP Team 13 Meetings, 7 PM (MR C) 9 Women s Circles, 8 AM (PC) YFF Grades 1-5 Parent Group, 3:30 PM (YFFC) YFF Grades 1-5 3:30 PM (YFFC) YFF Grade 6, 6 PM (YFFC) Tax Preparation, 6 PM (MR D&E) Women s Circles, 6 PM (PC) YFF Grades 7-8, 6:30 PM (YFFC) Catholic Men s Fellowship, 7 PM (MR B&C) Women s CRHP Weekly Meeting, 7: & Better Board Meeting, 1 PM (MR A) YFF Grades 1-5, 4 PM (YFFC) YFF Grades 1-5 Parent Group, 4 PM (YFFC) 7 CLOW, during the 8:30 AM and 10:15 AM Masses (MR B&C) RCIA Adapted for Children, 10:30 AM (YFFC) RCIA Catechumenate, 10:30 AM (Office) Baptism, 2 PM (CH) Confirmation Enrichment, 3:30 PM (PC) Youth Group, 6 PM (YM) 20 Sacramental Preparation Reconciliation Workshop, 7 AM-4 PM (YFFC) Tax Preparation, 8 AM (MR D&E) Confessions, 3:30 PM-5 PM (BSC) 19 Bible Study, 9 AM (MR F) Sacramental Preparation Reconciliation Workshop, 1 PM-5 PM (YFFC) Food Distributuion, 2 PM-5 PM (Food Bank) Lenten Soup Supper, 5:30 PM (PC) 18 MOPS, 9:30 AM (PC) Children s Choir, 5:00 PM (CR) Adult Choir, 6:30 PM (CH) 17 Children of Christ s Heart, 10 AM (PC) Refuel, 6:30 PM (YM) Eucharistic Minister Training, 7 PM (CH) MCRHP Team 13 Meetings, 7 PM (MR C) PM (MR H) 16 Women s Circles, 8 AM (PC) Tax Preparation, 6 PM (MR D&E) CLOW, during the 8:30 AM and 10:15 AM Masses (MR B&C) RCIA Adapted for Children, 10:30 AM (YFFC) RCIA Catechumenate, 10:30 AM (Office) Retrouvaille, 1 PM (MR F-H) Youth Group, 6 PM (YM) 8 Women s Circles, 6 PM (PC) Vision, 7 PM (MR F) Women s CRHP Weekly Meeting, 7:30 PM (MR H) Stations of the Cross, 7 PM (CH) 27 Tax Preparation, 8 AM (MR D&E) Sacramental Preparation Reconciliation Workshop, 9 AM-4 PM (YFFC) Confessions, 3:30 PM-5 PM (BSC) Special Needs Dance, 5 PM (PC) 26 Sacramental Preparation Reconciliation Workshop, 1 PM-5 PM (YFFC) Bible Study, 9 AM (MR F) Food Distributuion, 2 PM-5 PM (Food Bank) 25 Children s Choir, 5:00 PM (CR) Adult Choir, 6:30 PM (CH) 24 YM/SMHS XLT, 4 PM (PC) Refuel, 6:30 PM (YM) Book Club, 7 PM (PC) MCRHP Team 13 Meetings, 7 PM (MR C) 23 Women s Circles, 8 AM (PC) YFF Grades 1-5 Parent Group, 3:30 PM (YFFC) YFF Grades 1-5, 3:30 PM (YFFC) RSM Interfaith Council, 6 PM (MR F&G) Tax Preparation, 6 PM (MR D&E) Women s Circles, 6 PM (PC) YFF Grade 6, 6 PM (YFFC) YFF Grades 7-8, 6:30 PM (YFFC) Catholic Men s Fellowship, 7 PM (MR B&C) Women s CRHP Weekly Meeting, 7:30 PM (MR H) 22 YFF Grades 1-5 Parent Group, 4 PM (YFFC) YFF Grades 1-5, 4 PM (YFFC) Lenten Soup Supper, 5:30 PM (PC) Stations of the Cross, 7 PM (CH) 21 CLOW, during the 8:30 AM and 10:15 AM Masses (MR B&C) RCIA Adapted for Children, 10:30 AM (YFFC) RCIA Catechumenate, 10:30 AM (Office) YFF Meeting, 1 PM (YFFC) Confirmation Enrichment, 3:30 PM (PC) Youth Group, 6 PM (YM) Legend: Food Bank Comercio, RSM MR...Meeting Rooms (A-H) Office...Parish Office Conference Room YM...Youth Ministry Room YFFC...Youth Faith Formation Center BSC...Blessed Sacrament Chapel CH...Church CR...Choir Room PC...Parish Center 29 YFF Grades 1-5 Parent Group, 4 PM (YFFC) YFF Grades 1-5, 4 PM (YFFC) 28 CLOW, during the 8:30 AM and 10:15 AM Masses (MR B&C) RCIA Adapted for Children, 10:30 AM (YFFC) RCIA Catechumenate, 10:30 AM (Office) Retrouvaille, 1 PM (MR F-H) Altar Server Training, 2: 30 PM (CH) Women s Circles Sarah Hart Concert, 3 PM (PC) Youth Group, 6 PM (YM)

9 SAVE THE DATE CATHOLIC CHARITIES AUXILIARY Women who assist Catholic Charities of Orange County (CCOC) with fundraising, community service & extending God s love. Please Honor your Catholic-Women-of-the Year Benefit Luncheon Thursday, May 12, Silent Auction and Social: 10:00 a.m. Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Location: Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa 3050 Bristol Street Costa Mesa, California Questions please contact: Laurie Bois ORANGE DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Fashion Show Luncheon DATE: Tuesday, February 16 10:30 AM 1:30 PM PLACE ST. MARTIN de PORRES CATHOLIC CHURCH Yorba Linda Blvd. Yorba Linda, CA TICKETS: $25.00 per Person: RSVP by January 31, 2016 SPECIAL GUEST: BISHOP KEVIN VANN Also includes: OPPORTUNITY DRAWINGS, OPPORTUNITY GIFTS AND BASKETS, AND BAKE SALE Fashions provided by Stein Mart for Men and Women Send your check made payable to ODCCW. Mail to: Brigitte Rogers, 655 S. Yorba St. Orange, CA Marriage and Family: An Image of God Husbands, wives do something together with your spouse to strengthen your marriage. Join us for an evening of marriage enrichment. Friday, February 26, 7:00-9:00 PM. Key talking points will be: Importance of Family in Society, Love of Spouses, Communication, and Natural Family Planning. Free childcare will be provided. There is no cost to the event. Register online at: or by calling (714) or (714) Around the Diocese 9 World Day of the Sick Mass Celebration in honor of our Lady of Lourdes Saturday, February 6 10:00 AM Saint Columban Church Stanford Ave. Garden Grove, CA Most Rev. Kevin Vann, Principal Celebrant Mass and ceremonies for anointing the sick, laying on of hands, blessing of caregivers hands, and blessing with Lourdes water Children and Youth VSP Mobile Vision Clinic Free Vision Examinations & Eye Glasses Wednesday, February 3 through Sunday, February 7 Vision examination & eye glasses will be provided free of cost based on individual need. Must make an appointment Costa Mesa Family Resource Center 307 Placentia Avenue, Newport Beach, (Children without vision insurance will be prioritized, parents also welcomed) For more information or to make an appointment, please call (949) Niños y Jovenes Cinica de Vision Mobil VSP Exámenes Gratis de Visión y Lentes Miércoles 3 de Febrero a domingo 7 de febrero Se proveerá exámenes de visión y lentes gratuitos dependiendo en la necesidad de cada individuo. Cita previa es necesaria Centro de Recursos Familiares de Costa Mesa 307 Placentia Avenue, Newport Beach, (Menores sin seguro de visión tendrán prioridad, padres también son bienvenidos) Para más información o para hacer su cita llame al (949) Extending God s Mercy To Those Touched By Abortion Without a doubt, abortion is one of the most traumatic experiences a person can have. The Diocese of Orange is looking to build its postabortion outreach to be the mercy of God to those wounded. Extending God s Mercy To Those Touched By Abortion will be a workshop for priests, religious, deacons, hospice chaplains, therapists, and pastoral care ministers. Monday, March 14, 9:00 AM 4:00 PM in the 3rd Floor Conference Room in the Cultural Center of Christ Cathedral. Topics include: Walking with those who are hurt by abortion, Understanding those who would make the choice, Our pastoral approach, Our role as bearers of God s mercy. $20.00 registration (includes lunch). Register online at: For more information please contact the Office of Pastoral Care for Families in All Stages at (714)