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1 S AN FRANCISCO SOLANO C ATHOLIC CHURCH February 1, 2015 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 Craig M. Butters, Pastor Reverend Rudolph J. Preciado, Administrator frrudy@sfsolano.org Reverend Gordon Moreland, SJ, Visiting Priest Reverend James Smith, O.Praem., Visiting Priest Deacon Carl Swanson 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-Friday, 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 Early Childhood Coordinator (Nursery-K) Dawn LaRue, Ext earlychild@sfsolano.org Elementary/Intermediate Coordinator (Grades 1-8) Amy Franklin, Ext elemre@sfsolano.org; jrhigh@sfsolano.org Youth Minister and Confirmation Coordinator (Grades 9-12) Peter Salerno, Ext youthministry@sfsolano.org

2 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 1, 2015 Scripture Readings for the Week Sunday: Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mt 4:16; Mk 1:21-28 Monday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:32; Lk 2:22-40 OR Lk 2:22-32 Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26B-27, 28 AND 30, 31-32; Mt 8:17; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18A; Jn 10:27; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48:2-3AB, 3CD-4, 9, 10-11; Mk 1:15; Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8B-9ABC; LK 8:15; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-3A, 3B-4, 5, 6; Jn 10:27; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7; Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; MT 8:17; Mk 1:29-39 Readings can also be found online at: After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel. As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men. Then they abandoned their nets and followed him. He walked along a little farther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They too were in a boat mending their nets. Then he called them. So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed him. (Mark 1:14-20) Jesus appears to be like a magnet to Simon, Andrew, James, and John, who are drawn to him without question. This gospel scene ought to make us ponder our attraction to the Lord. When He calls us to the mission, maybe in the silent presence of the poor or the sick among us, do we drop what we are doing and follow, or do we ask questions first? Do we give ourselves without reservation, or do we place conditions upon our participation in the mission to which Christ invites us? 2 Mass Intentions for the Week Monday 2 February 8:30 AM Kevin Mulhere Tuesday 3 Februray 8:30 AM Holy Souls Wednesday 4 February 8:30 AM Jose G. Anson Edna Bernardo Thursday 5 February 8:30 AM Scott Stelmok Forgotten Souls in Purgatory Friday 6 February 8:30 AM 55 & BETTER Carole Viola Saturday, 7 February 5:00 PM Guillermo Riano PRO POPULO Sunday 8 February 7:00 AM Ray and Ann Marie Butters 8:30 AM Helms Family 10:15 AM Deacon Michael Mims Robert Biamonte 12:00 NOON Marvin Carr 5:00 PM Donald Hotte SFS Anniversary Parish Directories Still Available If you have not yet picked up yours, please do so Monday Friday, 9 AM noon; 1 5 PM. (Closed for lunch 12 1 PM.) Limited directories are available to ALL parishioners, even those who were not photographed, on a first-come, firstserve basis after February 1, Call or stop by the Parish Office as soon as possible to add your name to the interest list. We are very happy with the directory and think you will be, too! The Parish Photo section is a vibrant account of SFS Parish life; the Family Portraits help put names to faces; and the Parish Roster section is an easy, practical contact reference of your parish family. We hope you will enjoy this special historical document for many years to come! Pick yours up this week! Thank you to everyone who helped make this directory possible! Eileen McGee and Michele Papay Directory Co-Chairs sfsparishdirectory14@gmail.com Catholic Legislative Network Stay Informed! Make a Difference! The Catholic Legislative Network a cooperative venture of all 12 arch/diocese in California is a simple way to keep up on the public policy issues that Catholics care about. Together our voices will be heard. Sign up today at

3 Parish Ministries SFS Book Club The schedule for the SFS Book Club for the beginning of 2015 is as follows: Feb. 25: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese March 25: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd April 22: The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Meyers May 27: And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini For information about the book club, contact Mary Kay Beck at (949) & Better 55 & Better is a parish social ministry for all Catholics 55 and over. Social activities are held in the SFS Parish Center. Contact Don Leavey at for more information. February 6, First Friday Brunch & Mass, 8:30 AM. Bring a hot or cold brunch item to share with 8-10 people. February 20, Friday at 6 PM. Bring a meatless appetizer, side dish, main dish or dessert to share with 8-10 people. Enjoy the presentation, Alaska, the Last Frontier by Greg Gueirrero. Monterey & Carmel-by-the-Sea May (Monday-Thursday) $555 per person ($185 additional for single) 3-night stay at the Mariposa Inn in Monterey, breakfast included Free time for shopping at Cannery Row, Fisherman s Wharf Contact Maureen Romaine at All parishioners are welcome to join in this trip. Schedule of Church Hours *Winter Schedule* Monday Thursday 6:30 AM 8:30 PM Friday 6:30 AM 3:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM 6:30 PM Sunday 6:30 AM 6:30 PM Offertory Collection Offertory Summary Last Year Current Year Incr/ (Decr) % 12/28/2014 $31,385 $21,417 -$9,968-32% 1/4/2015 $27,595 $27,164 -$432-2% 1/11/2015 $25,071 $22,695 -$2,376-9% 1/18/2015 $25,731 $26,286 $555 2% 1/25/2015 $28,124 $22,339 -$5,785-21% Christmas $79,922 $81,743 $1,821 2% 3 Christ Renews His Parish Retreats Women s Retreat: March 7-8, 2015 Men s Retreat: March 21-22, 2015 We invite you to reinvigorate your faith and that of our parish community by attending the Christ Renew His Parish (CRHP) weekend. CRHP is a weekend like you have never experienced before! It is an opportunity for you to strengthen your love and commitment to our Lord. Too often the distractions and routine of our everyday life distract us from growing in our relationship with God. This weekend is a time out to discover, in a casual, relaxed atmosphere, how to connect your Catholic Faith with your daily life. The weekend activities take place right here at our parish and your evening is spent in a local hotel. If you would like more information or would like to register for the event please contact: Women s Weekend - MaryAnn Mayshaw at (949) or via at mammay40@cox.net Men s Weekend - Hernan Vasquez at (949) or via at hvas99@sbcglobal.net OR Jeff Neilson at (949) or via at jneilson@neilsonmarketing.com Friday Morning Bible Study You're invited to join us Friday mornings from 9:15-11AM for Bible Study. All you need is a Bible, a notebook, and a willing heart. We meet upstairs in the Parish Hall, Room F. Please contact Kathy Pham, or phamily02@cox.net. Monday Evening Bible Study The Book of Psalms Have you wanted to study the Bible, but don t know where to begin? Are you looking for ways to study the WORD of GOD, with the hope of knowing him better? Have you wanted to study the Bible with a literary scholar, but your work schedule presents a conflict? Are you an adult learner who requires visual effects but doesn t want homework? If you ve answered, YES to these questions, the Monday Evening Bible Study Group welcomes you to join them!! Fellow parishioners will continue its study of the BIBLE as a unified literary work, rooted in geography, emerging from history and is the inspired WORD of GOD with the Book of Psalms. Please join them on their faith journey on Monday evenings from 7:00 8:30 PM upstairs in the new facility (room F) for Bible and dessert. For more information, contact: Jackie Pham at (714) ; jackie.v.pham@medtronic.com Cheryl Leingang at (949) ; c.leingang@cox.net

4 Parish Ministries FIESTA DE SOLANO 2015 SAVE THE DATE!!! July 10-12, 2015 Frequently Asked Questions Sin separates us from God, but the cultivation of virtue can restore right a relationship with Him. Pride, envy, anger, sloth, greed, gluttony and lust: these seven deadly sins are patterns of dysfunction that keep us separated from God and ultimately lead to unhappiness. Join us as we embark on Fr. Robert Barron s exploration of these seven sinful patterns and also learn how practicing countervailing virtues can break the cycle of sin. Beginning on Thursday, February 19 th, our parish will begin the Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Lively Virtues program. This program will run for four consecutive Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m. Coffee and desert will be provided. To find out more information, contact Rick and Jackie Majewski at or call stop by the parish office (949) ) to sign up. Women s Circle of Faith and Friendship A new season of Women's Circle of Faith & Friendship begins on Tuesday February 10th. All women of the parish 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 our spirituality, deepen our faith and build community with others. This season we will use the book A Time for Everything: Discovering the Beautiful Rhythms of Life By Margaret Feinberg. Utilizing themes from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 and the idea that there really is a season for everything, this study will help us, regardless of our season, to realign our hearts with the Lord; challenging us to pay attention to the season of life we re in and recognize the beautiful rhythms of life. For everything that happens in life there is a season, a right time for everything under heaven. Come and spend this season of Lent and Easter exploring the seasons and rhythms of your life. Meetings will be held in the Parish Hall on Tuesday mornings (9:15 AM-11:30 AM) and evenings (6 PM-8 PM) from February 10th through May 5th. There is a $20.00 registration fee which includes the book and other resources. For information and to pre-register please Lori LaFavre at lori@lclafavre.com. 4 What is Fiesta de Solano? An annual 3-day fun-filled carnival with rides, games, Bingo, a grand prize drawing, live entertainment, and great food. When is Fiesta de Solano? This year the fiesta will be held the weekend of July 10-12, What does the Fiesta need? YOU! The success of the Fiesta is solely dependent on volunteers and donations! Why should you get involved? Donating your time, talents, and treasures to the success of the Fiesta is an easy and fun way to get to know people in the parish community and directly contribute to the success of our parish's largest fundraiser and community event! How can you get involved? There are many ways that you can volunteer your time, donate your talents and treasures, or assist in obtaining donations from the community. Please check the parish website for a list of ways you can help! Go to then go to Ministries, Social Ministries, Fiesta de Solano. You may also contact Denise Fredenberg at fiesta.de.solano@gmail.com for more information. Save the Date San Francisco Solano s semi-annual Blood Drive will be held Sunday, February 8, 2015, from 8 AM until 2 PM in the basement of the Youth Faith Formation building. The blood collected at this drive has been specifically designated to go to Mission Hospital. To schedule an appointment on line, go to: Our sponsorship code is: sfscc (San Francisco Solano Catholic Church). Walk-ins are always accepted. Annual Cursillo Auction Dinner Calling all Cursillistas! Join us in support of the Orange County Cursillo movement. The Dinner Auction will be held at Christ Cathedral beginning at 6:00 PM on Saturday, February 7, The cost is $45 per ticket. For more details or to get a registration form, go to reservations to chezlesbois@aol.com All Reservations Must be in by January 23, 2015 For Information call: George Balch (714)

5 Adult Catholics Growing in Faith Letter from the Deacon BEREAVEMENT AND FUNERALS Because of our belief not only in the immortality of the soul, but also in the resurrection of the body, the Church professes hope in the face of death, and acts with charity in the funeral rites. The Church provides a number of prayers for the faithful to offer both to accompany the dying of a loved one and to strengthen our faith upon their death. Through private prayer and public funeral rites, we strengthen our faith and hope, comfort those who mourn, and bury the bodily remains of the deceased with care befitting what was the Temple of the Holy Spirit. The following excerpts are taken from the General Introduction of the Order of Christian Funerals: 4. At the death of a Christian, whose life of faith was begun in the waters of baptism and strengthened at the Eucharistic table, the Church intercedes on behalf of the deceased because of its confident belief that death is not the end nor does it break the bonds forged in life. The Church also ministers to the sorrowing and consoles them in the funeral rites with the comforting word of God and the sacrament of the Eucharist. 5. Christians celebrate the funeral rites to offer worship, praise, and thanksgiving to God for the gift of a life which has now been returned to God, the author of life and the hope of the just. The Mass, the memorial of Christ's death and resurrection, is the principal celebration of the Christian funeral. 6. The Church through its funeral rites commends the dead to God's merciful love and pleads for the forgiveness of their sins. At the funeral rites, especially at the celebration of the Eucharistic sacrifice, the Christian community affirms and expresses the union of the Church on earth with the Church in heaven in the one great communion of saints. Though separated from the living, the dead are still at one with the community of believers on earth and benefit from their prayers and intercession. At the rite of final commendation and farewell, the community acknowledges the reality of separation and commends the deceased to God. In this way it recognizes the spiritual bond that still exists between the living and the dead and proclaims its belief that all the faithful will be raised up and reunited in the new heavens and a new earth, where death will be no more. Canon 1176 from the Code of Canon Law states, "Deceased members of the Christian faithful must be given ecclesiastical funerals according to the norm of law." Others who are eligible for an ecclesiastical funeral include: Catechumens Children whom the parents intended to baptize but who died before baptism, and "In the prudent judgment of the local ordinary, ecclesiastical funerals can be granted to baptized persons who are enrolled in a non-catholic Church or ecclesial community unless their intention is evidently to the contrary and provided that their own minister is not available" (canon ). Cremation "The Church earnestly recommends that the pious custom of burying the bodies of the deceased be observed; nevertheless, the Church does not prohibit cremation unless it was chosen for reasons contrary to Christian doctrine" (canon ). While the Church continues to hold a preference for corporeal burial, cremation has become part of Catholic practice in the United States and the around the world. The Church's reverence and care for the body grows out of a reverence and concern for the person whom the Church now commends to the care of God. This is the body once washed in baptism, anointed with the oil of salvation, and fed with the bread of life. This is the body whose hands clothed the poor and embraced the sorrowing. The human body is so inextricably associated with the human person that it is hard to think of a human person apart from his or her body. In April 1997, the Holy See granted an indult for the United States to allow the diocesan bishop to permit the presence of the cremated remains of a body at a Funeral Mass. Later that year, they confirmed the special texts and ritual directives, which were then published as an appendix to the Order of Christian Funerals. However, the Order of Christian Funerals' Appendix on Cremation states: "Although cremation is now permitted by the Church, it does not enjoy the same value as burial of the body. The Church clearly prefers and urges that the body of the deceased be present for the funeral rites, since the presence of the human body better expresses the values which the Church affirms in those rites" (no. 413). The growing interest in and desire for cremation continues to remain a question in the minds of many Catholics. Resources on this website are available to help better explain and deepen the Catholic understanding of cremation as an option for the final disposition of the body. 5

6 Youth Faith Formation Youth Faith Formation Program Information Youth Faith Formation- We will be accepting registrations for grades 1-12 all year! Please stop by the Youth Faith Formation Office during our office hours to find out about the exciting programs we have for each grade level! Office hours are Monday & Wednesday 10 AM-5:30 PM, Tuesday 10 AM-7PM. We are closed for lunch from 12-1PM. Early Childhood- All children ages 3-6 are welcome to attend the programming available at the 8:30 AM and 10:15 AM Masses. Registration and a fee is required to participate. Please contact Dawn LaRue at earlychild@sfsolano.org for more information. Please stop by during the hours listed above to register. Special Needs-YFF offers classes to youth with disabilities. Contact Addie Traino at (949) if you have a special needs child or teen and are interested in sacrament preparation or Faith Formation. Sacrament Preparation- Preparation for the Sacrament of reconciliation and Holy Eucharist is provided at all grade levels and is a two year process. We also help prepare youth who are not Baptized or Baptized in another Christian denomination and wishing to become Catholic. For any and all questions regarding Sacrament preparation, please contact Martie Williams at dre@sfsolano.org. Reconciliation Workshop- It is time for families in the second year of Sacrament preparation to reserve your spot at the Reconciliation workshop. Please submit your reservation soon as spots are filling up! If you are in need of a reservation form, please stop by the Youth Faith Formation Office. Youth Group - Join us for dinner, games, worship, and fellowship every Sunday after the 5:00pm Mass from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Youth Room above the Parish Hall. All teens grades 9-12 are welcome. Feel free to bring a friend! ** Please note there will be no youth group Sunday, February 1, to the Super Bowl. Youth Group will resume on Sunday, February 8. Saints in the Making All teens are welcome to join us for our mid-week fellowship every Wednesday night, 7:00-8:30 PM in the Youth Room. Girls Night Stop by for our bi-weekly fellowship just for girls! Experience and share your faith with other young women in an informal setting. The next girls night will be Wednesday, February 4, from 5:30-7:00 PM in the Youth Room. Guys Night Come hang out with the guys! Join us in an informal setting as we learn and share about our faith and life experiences. The next guys night will be Wednesday, February 11, from 5:30-7:00 PM in the Youth Room. Confirmation YEAR 1 The next enrichment is Sunday, February 22, from 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM in the Parish Hall. YEAR 2 The next enrichment is Sunday, February 8, from 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM in the Parish Hall. ALL PA- PERWORK IS DUE AT THIS ENRICHMENT! Please bring your completed Sponsor Activity Form, retreat forms (2 pages Student Permission and Release Form and Student Behavior Contract/Emergency Information), and retreat payment ($185 check made payable to SFS). In addition, if you have been notified by that we are still missing your Student Profile, Sponsor Application, Letter to the Bishop, or Saint Report, please bring that as well. ENRICHMENT MAKE UP DATES If you have missed any enrichments, you may make them up on Thursday, February 19, at the SMCHS Chapel from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, or on Wednesday, March 18, at the SFS Parish Hall from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Pizza is provided both evenings. Feel free to bring a friend to these events! Eligible California Residents Can Now Apply for Original Driver s License under the AB-60 Law! AB 60 applicants can now make an appointment online at on the DMV NOW App or by phone ( ), to visit a DMV office beginning January 2, 2015 when the new law is implemented. Please note: This appointment should be made as an Original Driver License. For more information, visit: 6 Residentes de California Elegibles Pueden Solicitar Licencia de Conducir Original Bajo la Ley AB-60! Los solicitantes bajo la AB-60 ya pueden hacer una cita en línea en por medio de la aplicación DMV NOW o por teléfono al , para visitar el DMV comenzando el 2 de Enero del 2015 cuando la nueva ley será implementada. Por favor note: Esta cita deberá hacerse como Licencia de Conducir Original. Para más información, visite: lifejusticepeace.org

7 Parish Ministries VITA Income Tax Preparation The parish will offer again this year free income tax preparation assistance to those making $58,000 or less per year. The program is staffed by volunteers in the parish center from 9:00 AM to noon each Saturday beginning February 7, Appointments can be made by calling the parish office at What to Bring: Proof of Identification (Photo ID) SSN or ITIN for yourself and spouses or dependents W-2s, 1098-Ts, 1099s (1099-MISC,1099-INT, etc.), and Unemployment or Social Security Benefits Bank accounting and routing information if you like to do direct deposit/withdrawal Copy of last year s return If you are filling a joint return, both spouses must be present to sign the tax forms Additional Information: If you are renting, the contact information for your landlord If you pay for child dependent care, EIN or SSN of care provider you are paying Total education expenses (Books, Laptop) 7 Que traer: Identificación con foto (ID) SSN o ITIN del contribuyente, cónyuge y todos los dependientes W-2s, 1098-Ts, 1099s (1099-MISC, 1099-INT, etc.), subsidio de desempleo y beneficios del Seguro Social Si desea que el rembolso se haga como depósito directo, traer la información de la cuenta y ruta del Banco Copia de la declaración de impuestos federal y del estado del año pasado Si desea presentar electrónicamente la declaración conjunta, ambos cónyuges deben estar presents Información Adicional: Si renta, traer la información de contacto del arrendatario Comprobantes de pagos incurridos por guarderia, EIN o SSN,nombre y dirección del proveedor Total gastos de educación (Libros, Computador Portatil)

8 Positions Available at Christ Cathedral Campus The Diocese of Orange seeks to fill the following management positions: Controller The Diocese is seeking an experienced controller with excellent leadership and communication skills to manage the overall direction, coordination, and work product of the pastoral center accounting department. Position requires CPA and BA in accounting or business administration or equivalent business experience and 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in a related discipline. Manages 9 direct reports (5 professional and 4 clerical). If interested, please send cover letter and resume, in confidence, to hrjobs@rcbo.org. Director of Real Estate Management Highly skilled leader to administer diocesan-wide property and facility planning, development and management, including all acquisitions and disposition of real estate, new construction, remodeling and furnishings, and management of leased property. Supervision of Cemeteries, Risk ManagementConstruction and Facilities. Requires masters or Bachelor s degree in engineering or related field plus five years related work experience, including project management for a large institution or agency, minimum 5 years supervisory experience. If interested, please send cover letter and resume in confidence to hrjobs@rcbo.org Director of Information Technology Great opportunity to direct and manage IT functions for the Diocese of Orange. Responsible for management of projects, supervision of technology services contractor and staff. Position requires knowledge of TCP/IP, network security, antivirus and anti-spa techniques and experience with Windows Servers and workstations, in a Windows domain. Minimum 3 years experience in coordination and implementation of computer and peripheral systems, including planning, specifications development, purchasing, installation, training, trouble shooting and repair. Bachelor s Degree in information systems, computer science or AA in equivalent program of study plus relevant work experience. If interested please send cover letter and resume, in confidence, to hrjobs@rcbo.org. Around the Diocese Fee per person: $40 per session; $90 for the full course. Register Online or call (760) A Saint Bruno Church Special Event for every couple! Thriving Marriages Valentine s Mini-Retreat Sunday, February 8, 2015 from 1:00 pm 4:00 pm love one another as I have loved you! St. Bruno Church hall, Citrustree Rd., Whittier, CA $20/couple or $10/person. Walk-ins welcome & child-care provided, but must notify us with # and ages of children. Registration will be taken at the door on the day of the event. For further information and to call to reserve for child-care, please contact: Gabe & Maria Teresa Saavedra at (562) or at mariateresasaavedra@gmail.com Enjoy a stronger and happier marriage! For those married, engaged, or seriously dating, join us for an inspirational marriage mini-retreat by Dr. John & Claire Yzaguirre, Ph.D., M.F.T., popular therapists and co -creators of the Thriving Marriages program and book, given to thousands of couples throughout Southland churches. Come and learn an inspirational Christian vision for unity and a practical roadmap to achieve it in your marriage! Featuring Guest Speakers: Dr. John Yzaguirre & Claire Frazier-Yzaguirre, M.Div., M.F.T. Dr. John & Claire Yzaguirre, a licensed Psychologist and a Marriage & Family Therapist, are deeply committed to helping couples achieve resilient, united and joyful marriages. With 30 years of clinical & ministry experience, each year they train thousands of couples with their programs, assisting churches from various dioceses & denominations in Southland Churches in their marriage & family life programs. They are the co-authors of Thriving Marriages: An Inspirational & Practical Guide to Lasting Happiness also in Spanish, Casados y Felices. Co-directors of their counseling practice in Irvine (949) , they ve been happily married for 28 years & have a grown son, Paul. To learn more about John & Claire, their programs, resources, and to book a talk at your Church, please visit them at: "The Psalms, Theology and Prayer" with Fr. Michael Guinan, OFM Wednesdays, 9:15-11:45am: Feb. 4, 11, 25, March 4, 11, 18. or Saturdays, 9am - 3pm (bring your lunch): Feb. 7, 21, March 7. The Psalms are perhaps the part of the Old Testament most familiar to us, from their use in the Eucharist as well as in the Morning and Evening prayer. At times, however, their language and imagery are not always easy to understand. After introducing basic issues regarding the study of the psalms, this course will look at the religious thought world (i.e., theology) of the psalms and then at how they can instruct and guide our prayer; some remarks on the canonical Book of Psalms will conclude the course. Fr. Michael, OFM, (Ph.D, Catholic University of America), is a Franciscan priest and professor Emeritus of Old Testament, Semitic Languages and Biblical Spirituality at the Franciscan School of Theology at Old Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA. This course can be transferred for credit toward the Certificate from the San Diego Diocesan Institute; it can also meet renewal credit hours (15) for catechists and teachers in the Diocese.

9 Around the Diocese ORANGE DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN 38th Annual Conference Theme: The Voice of Catholic Women United in Truth February 17, 2015 Phoenix Club 1230 S. Sanderson Avenue Anaheim, CA (714) Presenters: Val Limar Janson Singer, composer and recording artist Sister Kit Gray - The New Evangelization acc. to Pope Francis and the U.S. Bishops 8:30 AM Registration and Continental breakfast Donation - $40.00 includes lunch After February 10 Donation is $45 Begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 1:30 PM Reservations: For directions please call Pat Duclos at (949) Pilgrimmage to Italy and Medjugorie Fr. Patrick Moses, pastor of St Irenaeus parish in Cypress, is leading a spiritual pilgrimage to Italy and Medjugorje, primarily to see the Shroud of Turin, which will be open for viewing for only 67 days. Other included sites will be Rome, Venice, Milan, and Padua. The tour will start April 20 and end May 3, If you are interested or would like more information, please call Ruth Burns at or TV and Online Mass for the Homebound Do you know someone unable to get to church because of illness, frailty, or other struggles? For the homebound, My Sunday Mass on KDOC channel 56 at 9:00 AM provides spiritual comfort and hope. To see the Mass online, visit (For Catholics who can get to church, TV or online Mass does not meet the Sunday Mass obligation.) Men Interested in Diocesan Priesthood The Vocations Office cordially invites you to the next Priesthood Discernment evening. The purpose is to familiarize interested men with the life, prayer, and possible call to Priesthood in the Diocese of Orange. There is no commitment on your part, other than the expression of interest to participate. The next Priesthood Discernment evening will be held on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014 at 6:00p.m. ~ Diocese of Orange Pastoral Center, First Floor, Room 1D, Christ Cathedral Campus. Please give serious thought to this invitation. "The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest." (Mt 9:37-38) If you have any questions regarding the Priesthood Discernment evening, please contact the Director of Vocations, Rev. John Moneypenny at (714) , or via fr.jmoneypenny@rcbo.org Priesthood Discernment Meetings: Wednesday, February 4th, 2015 Wednesday, March 4th, 2015 Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 Wednesday, June 10th, 2015 Priesthood Discernment Meetings are held on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM, once a month. 9 6th Annual Spring into Serenity for Women in Al Anon Join Us March 6-8! Be a part of our 6th Annual Retreat for Women in Al- Anon! Come Renew, Refuel & Restore Val A. is our chair this year and she and a group of volunteers are organizing the retreat. This retreat is based on the principles and traditions of Al Anon, the 12 Steps and Fun! The weekend's events includes short leads with group sharing, free time for relaxation, optional stretching and writing activities. Saturday join in a fun night of karaoke and an after hours sex and intimacy meeting! Check-in Friday from 5 PM-6 PM. The retreat begins with dinner at 6pm and ends after breakfast on Sunday. Fees: Early Registration Discount if Paid in Full by Nov. 7th: Shared occupancy $165 per person & Single occupancy $215. Regular Pricing: Shared occupancy $180 per person & Single occupancy $230. We encourage everyone to spend the night - it is a great way to build community! If you wish to spend the nights at home, that is your choice. Please note that there are no discounted rates for commuters. You may share information about this retreat after meetings, please do not announce at meetings.