St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church San Felipe de Jesús Chapel

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1 St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church San Felipe de Jesús Chapel August 17, th Sunday in Ordinary Time School Golf Tournament Sept 8: page 3 Enroll online today for Faith Formation: page 5 Father Achilles Uganda update: pages 6 & 7 Read about improvements being made at the Parish: page 8

2 St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church Parish Office Phone: (949) Fax: (949) Calle La Primavera Dana Point, California Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m. 7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m. 2 p.m. PASTORAL MINISTERS Rev. Brendan Manson- Administrator (949) bmanson@stedward.com Rev. Dave Gruver Senior Priest (949) dgruver@stedward.com Rev. Armando Virrey Parochial Vicar (949) virrey@stedward.com Deacon Ron Tiberi (949) ext Deacon Al Scaduto ascaduto@stedward.com Business Office Parish Pay Parish Ministries Joan Fleming, Director of Parish Ministries Music Rick Dellefield, Director Faith Formation Donna Couch, Director of Faith Formation Aimee Martinez, Coordinator Sunday Children s Ministry Parish School Cathy Muzzi, Principal Christian Service Office Open Mon. & Wed. 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Ann McKown, Director of Christian Service For more information, please visit our website: We extend a warm welcome to all who attend our church. We hope you will find our parish community a place where your faith will be nourished. We also hope you will share your special gifts with us. Your prayers, your presence and your talents are most welcome. To register, please visit our parish office. Eucharistic Liturgies (Mass) Saturday 8:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m., 12:30 (Spanish) & 5:30 p.m. Weekday 8:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Eve of Holy Day 5:30 p.m. Holy Day 8:15 a.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sacrament of Penance (Confession) Monday 6:00 7:30 p.m. Saturday 4:00 5:00 p.m. (You may also call a priest to schedule an appointment. ) Sacrament of the Sick In the event of serious illness or medical emergency, Anointing of the Sick and Eucharist may be arranged by contacting the Parish office. In case of a medical emergency after office hours call (949) Sacrament of Baptism Parents of infants requesting information about Baptism may contact the Faith Formation office, (949) Infant Baptisms are celebrated on the first and third Sunday of each month following catechesis for parents and godparents of candidates. Celebration of Christian Funerals At the time of death, a family member should contact the Parish office, as soon as possible, to arrange the date and time for the funeral liturgy. Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Adults requesting information about full initiation and communion with the Roman Catholic Church (the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation) may contact the Faith Formation office at (949) Sacrament of Matrimony The Sacrament presumes active sacramental participation on the part of one or both persons. Couples must begin preparation for their Sacrament at least six months prior to their proposed wedding date. Please call the Parish office for more information. Eucharistic Adoration On the first and third Monday of each month for 24 hours beginning after 8:15 a.m. Mass. The Diocesan intention for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

3 Monday, September 8th ~ 11:00 a.m. Tee-off Talega Golf Club ~ San Clemente, CA 3 Ways You Can Support Our School 1.) Sign Up and Play: $150 per golfer. Contact Jim Shipe (949) jim40@gmail.com 2.) Become a Sponsor: Contact Jim Snyder (949) ) Donate Items for the Tournament Silent Auction: Items needed are sport, entertainment, religious, collectables, tickets or gift items that are in mint condition. Contact Laszlo Hegedus (949) Laszlo.kofc@gmail.com Some of Our Generous Sponsors Are: California Specialty Insulation JSerra Catholic High School Santa Margarita Catholic High Lee & Associates School WR Robbins Company Capistrano Volkswagen Monaghan Construction Company Clark Marine Insurance US Bank Norm Reeves Acura August 17, 2014 Page 3

4 San Felipe de Jesús Domingo Ave. Capistrano Beach, CA (949) Office Hours: Monday & Tuesday: 5:00 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:30a.m. 11:30a.m. Educación Religiosa Horario: Lunes y Martes 5:00 8:00 p.m. Religious Education: Monday and Tuesday 5:00 8:00 p.m. Forms to register at the parish are available at the church or online at MISAS EN ESPAÑOL Domingo 10:00 am (San Felipe) 12:30 pm (St. Edward) Día de Obligación 7:30 p.m. Primer Viernes 7:30 p.m. CONFESIONES EN SAN EDUARDO Lunes de 6-7:30 p.m. Sábado de 4-5:00 p.m. ADORACION al Santísimo Sacramento primer viernes del mes 8 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. BAUTIZOS Bautizos: segundo sábado del a.m. Pláticas: primer martes del mes 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. QUINCEAÑERAS EN SAN EDUARDO Tercer sábado de cada mes a las 10 a.m. BODAS Llamar 6 meses con anticipación EMERGENCIA En caso de una enfermedad seria o emergencia médica, un fallecimiento o la necesidad de recibir la unción de los enfermos o la Eucaristía, llame a la oficina de San Eduardo si su emergencia es después de las 8 p.m. al (949) SACRAMENT OF PENANCE AT ST. EDWARD CHURCH Monday 6-7:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 p.m. ADORATION of the Blessed Sacrament 1st Friday of every month 8 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. To arrange Baptisms, Marriages, and Quinceañeras please call (949) BAPTISMS Baptism: 2nd Saturday of the a.m. Class: 1st Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. EMERGENCY In the event of serious illness or medical emergency, Anointing of the Sick and Eucharist may be arranged by contacting the St. Edward Parish office. In case of a medical emergency after office hours, call (949) Llame a la oficina de San Eduardo el Confesor de Lunes a Viernes de 8 a.m. 4 p.m. para hablar con: Millie Estrada Tel. 949/ Community Support Organizations Baile Folklórico Dance Capo Community Mariachi Program Mission Hospital Health Ministry PASTORAL MINISTER Victor Samano, Deacon Altar Server/ Monaguillos Gloria Luz Gálvez (949) Caballeros de Colon/ Knights of Columbus José Luis Hurtado (949) Cenáculo Misionero Anita Uribe (949) Choirs/Coros Elo Ruiz (949) Ministros Eucarísticos (Spanish) Marco A. Chávez (949) Faith Formation/ Educación Religiosa Sr. Sue Dunning CSJ (949) Jóvenes Para Cristo Mauricio Pérez (949) Lectores (Spanish) Ricardo Flores (949) Encuentro Matrimonial Ministries/Ministerios Crescencio y Ana Sanchez (949) Quinceañera Raquel Mares (949) R.C.I.A./R.I.C.A. Martha Rodríguez (949) Ushers/Ujieres Donato Salgado (949) Javier Martinez (949) Rosa Ceja (949) Jaime Bowley (949) th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 4

5 Faith Formation On-going Religious Education and Spiritual Growth for Everyone, ALL THE TIME! Connect with us 365 days, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week : AND via our mobile app: mobile.stedward.com (free phone download) Do you know any adult interested in becoming a Catholic? Do you know any adult Catholic who has not completed the Sacraments of Initiation? Please join us this Fall for the Inquiry Phase of RCIA. Just call Donna Couch, Director of Faith Formation, , for a personal interview to begin the process and plan to attend the information session on TUES- DAY, SEPTEMBER 16th at 7:30 p.m. in Knight Hall. All are welcome! ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS IS ALSO FORMING: if you are one of those Catholics sitting in the pews every Sunday who was never confirmed along the way in High School, no need to feel guilty or upset about it anymore! We have a special process of preparation just for you. Please call the Faith Formation Office for specific details. Don t procrastinate any more-make that call! On-line Registration for faith formation (all grades) is currently open! go to formation click on Faith Formation for more information about our classes and programs! Tell your friends! Nueva Reunión en español Alcohólicos Anónimos (Reunión abierta de AA) CAMINO DE ESPERANZA Todos los martes, miércoles, y jueves 7-8 AM En La iglesia Católica San Felipe de Jesús Domingo Ave. ~ Capistrano Beach Preguntas? Llame al New Spanish Speaking Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting (Open AA meeting) CAMINO DE ESPERANZA Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7-8 AM San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church Domingo Ave. ~ Capistrano Beach Questions? Call Come join us Saturday mornings for a walk, Gospel reading/discussion and/or surfin'. We meet at T-Street Beach in San Clemente. 6:30 a.m. walking along the beach 7:30 Scripture reading/ discussion of Sunday's Gospel (coffee/donuts) 8:30 surfin' and/or walking A small group has been meeting each summer and we welcome you to come join us again or for the first time. Men, women, children are all welcome! August 17, 2014 Page 5

6 Renovated old dilapidated classrooms Our School Kindergarten and Grade one up to Grade seven Significant Differences Made with Your Generous Contributions New restroom constructed. Renovated old dilapidated classrooms. Two new classrooms constructed. Bought chairs and tables for Kindergarten. Increased attendance from 350 to 500 students. 2 new classrooms constructed New Urgent Challenges At Our School Needing Your Help Scholarships or tuition assistance of many of our 500 students, most of whom are AIDS orphans. Water well to provide water for school and $10,000 Cost of providing two meals for 500 students for three months is $5,000. Need 50 $60 per a desk. Need more classrooms. Cost for one classroom for 50 students is $4,000. New Restroom Constructed 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 6

7 THANK YOU VERY MUCH! YOUR DONATIONS HAVE MADE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE From Fr. Achilles Mayanja (Uganda) I am very happy to report to you that your sacrifices and donations made last year have made a very big difference in the lives of our people, particularly in the Health and Education sectors. Thank you very much. As we rejoice over the achievement, we are again facing more challenges especially of the maintenance and consolidation of our achievements. To maintain all these, we still need your support. It is in this area that your donations are still urgently much more needed. Any single dollar makes a big difference to us. May the Lord continue to shower you with His abundant blessings. For any donation, please write your check to St. Edward Church and write on the memo: For Uganda /Fr. Achilles church. You can Fr. mayanjaachilles@gmail.com St. Edward Health Center in Uganda The Significant Differences Made with Your Generous Contributions More children received immunizations Malaria treatments were provided Education seminars informed people about AIDS prevention Outreach by nurses to those unable to come to the health center Free medical treatment and supplies to those unable to pay Two patient examination rooms were added Doctor s and Nurses annual salaries paid New Urgent Challenges at St. Edward Health Clinic Needing Your Help Monthly cost of medicines & medical supplies $1,000 Annual salary for one visiting Medical Doctor $2,400 Annual salaries for 2 Nurses $2,400 Annual salary for Laboratory Assistant $1,800 Annual salary for Administrator $1,200 Replace 3 batteries for solar panels $1,500 August 17, 2014 Page 7

8 Our Summer Refresh for St. Edward the Confessor Parish You may have noticed there has been construction underway this summer. At the Parish On the Church side, the projects have been to replace, repair and maintain. Currently underway is maintenance on the church roof adding 30 years to its life, and the roofs of the parish offices and Knight Hall are also being repaired. The 20 year-old air conditioning units are being replaced in the Church, along with re-evaluating vent placement. At the School Inside the school we have been relocating the preschool and adding some class rooms. Outside, we are adding a covered lunch area and new playground equipment to meet the current play equipment standards. If you are grieving the loss of your marriage through death, divorce or separation, join us for Beginning Experience. October 3-5, 2014 A trained team leads participants through a healing and growth program. If you are ready to move through your feelings of grief, into the light of a new beginning and hope, this weekend may be for you. The event will be held at the ProSanctity Center in Fullerton. For more information contact Kim (714) or Larry (714) Early registration is encouraged. Make your appointment today!! Blood Drive Sun., August 24th 8 a.m. 2:15 p.m. Knight Hall All participants will receive a coupon for 2 complimentary tickets to the Hollywood or Long Beach Laugh Factory! (2 drink minimum required) an d 50% off selected games for the San Diego Padres. To schedule your appointment, or for more information, contact Terry Bustillos tbustillos@nu.edu Dick Gosselin djg6868@aol.com or Sign up for your appointment online at: RedCrossBlood.org Sponsor Code: Edwards Magnificat Prayer Breakfast Presents Bishop Kevin W. Vann, Bishop of Orange Saturday, September 13, :30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Come and be blessed by A Shepherd s Journey the powerful testimony of our devoted and enthusiastic Shepherd of Christ. Registration includes a full-plated breakfast as well as the speaker s program. Register by mail by September 5: $28 per person Mail to Magnificat Ministry: P.O. Box 4381, Orange, CA Register at the door: $33 per person Embassy Suites Anaheim South, Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, CA Please visit for a flyer and registration information. For registration information contact Dely Pili (714) songbirdnv@aol.com This Blood Drive is Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 8

9 Parish Ministries Serra Club of South Orange County Monday, August 18 ~ 6:00 St. Timothy Parish You are invited to join the Serra Club for dinner and speaker on August 18th at 6 p.m. This month s meeting will be at St. Timothy Parish where our speaker, Monsignor John Urell, is Pastor. Dinner and drinks are included: a $10 donation is appreciated. The Serra Club of Southern Orange County is part of an international organization devoted to praying for vocations and our seminarians. Please join us! Help Distribute Food to the Needy Sat. September 13th ~ 8 11 a.m. Our Catholic Social Justice Ministry is coordinating an outreach effort for St. Edward s Parish. Volunteers are needed to help hand out food to families in need on Saturday, September 13 from 8-11 a.m. at Family Assistance Ministry (FAM) in San Clemente. This is a great Christian service opportunity for individuals or families anyone over 9 years can participate. To volunteer or for more information, please contact Cindy Brauer at: cbrauer4@gmail.com (949) (office) (949) (home) Our Lady s Blue Army 6:00 p.m. and First Saturdays Join us every Tuesday from 6-7:00 p.m. and the first Saturday of every month after the 8:15 a.m. Mass to honor our blessed Mother's requests for personal conversion, the daily Rosary for world peace, prayers and sacrifices for sinners who have no one to pray for them, and reparation to the Eucharistic Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Our Lady of Fatima Statue The Blue Army has a beautiful traveling statue of Our Lady of Fatima that is available to visit parishioners homes for a week at a time, from Tuesday to the following Tuesday. Please contact Carol Harris (949) to schedule a visit. Mary s Corner Gift Shop Needs Volunteers Helpers are needed on Sunday mornings 8:15 a.m. to12:30 p.m. Mary s Corner has religious books, videos and lovely gift items including rosaries, crosses and more. If you are willing to help, please contact Suzanne Luke (949) Altar Guild Volunteers Needed! Altar Guild volunteers perform light housekeeping duties for the Church, such as refilling candles with oil, washing the Holy vessels used in the Mass and tidying up the pews. The time commitment is one hour once a month. If you have an interest in helping our faith community in this way, contact Gabrielle Kirkman for more information: gsscolari@cox.net or Stephen Ministry Christ Caring for People through People. Stephen Ministry offers confidential, Christ-centered care for adults who are going through difficult times in life, such as grief, divorce, illness, relocation, job loss and other issues. If you or someone you know is experiencing a difficult time, please call Stephen Ministry. Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers who will meet with you one-to-one to listen, encourage, and pray with and for you. It's free and it s confidential. Please stephenministry@stedward.com or call Stephen Ministry at (949) x Society of St. Vincent de Paul Tuesday, August 7:00 p.m. Our St. Edward conference of St. Vincent de Paul Conference was formed in the early 1970s by a few individuals who used money from the Church poor box to prepare and distribute Thanksgiving baskets to the poor. Today our food pantry, which is sponsored by our St. Vincent de Paul Conference and manned by volunteers, is open three days a week. Join us and our efforts to care for the poor. We meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Church Meeting Room. HELP US HELP OTHERS August 17, 2014 Page 9

10 Please Pray for... The Sick Bob Brittol Elvira Masa John Cattaneo Jim Kirchhan Michael McGuirre Shannen Heussner Leslie Collins Lawrence Massengill Rose M. Mendoza Janine Bender Marilyn Cashman In Memoriam Lawrance Tony Massengill Edmay Baker The Deceased Aug. 17: Clarence Kelly (1971), Marian Kern (1993), Daniel Sanchez (2006), James Younghaus (2011), Mary Norman (2013) Aug. 18: Virginia Espe (1986), Robert Miller (1997) Aug. 19: Sallie Pearson (1991) Christopher Cerni Dorothy Klass Doris Deal Gerry Martini Emily Presley Deanna Gormley Mary Banks Mary Heyer Ted Wilson Lisa Gabriel Connor Riley Aug. 20: Cynthia Fichera (2004), Grant Redden (2006), Clay Eckert (2010), Juana DeCuna (2012) Aug. 21: Marie Sloan (1975), Paul Goodwin Sargent (1996), Elaine Kelly (2003), Isabel Buie (2011), Alejandra M. Wong (2011) Aug. 22: Mary Geddis (1980), Elaine Biegel (2005), John Fabbro (2007), Deacon Charles Pobjoy (2007) Aug. 23: Mary Byrne (1995), Sharon O Flynn (2012), John Garau (2013) Aug. 24: Robert L. McClements (1981), Ervin Wagner (1983), Monty Gene Lemanski (1993), Richard Conway (2004) Robert McAndrews (2009), Katherine G. Martin(2013) Please remember our armed forces and their families in your prayers. Pray For Peace. Mass Intentions Sunday Aug 17 7:30 a.m. Mass for the People 9:00 a.m. Max Dersch 11:00 a.m. Gina Taylor 12:30 p.m. Pablo Eliseo Vargas 5:30 p.m. Carmen Kastrup Monday Aug 18 8:15 a.m. Marguerite Berney 5:30 p.m. George Caouette Tuesday Aug 19 8:15 a.m. Jeanne Smith 5:30 p.m. John Stumpf Wednesday Aug 20 8:15 a.m. Fred Rioles 5:30 p.m. Benny Ernestes Thursday Aug 21 8:15 a.m. John Barron 5:30 p.m. Mother of Paul Blasdel Friday Aug 22 8:15 a.m. Sherise Bieber 5:30 p.m. Braden King Gonzalez Saturday Aug 23 8:15 a.m. John McGauley 5:30 p.m. Joseph DeFazio Sunday Aug 24 7:30 a.m. Mass for the People 9:00 a.m. Max & Rose Tuker 11:00 a.m. David Harthen 12:30 p.m. Inocencio Estrada Aguirre 5:30 p.m. Benny Ernestes 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 10

11 Financial Update Sunday Contributions Financial Update Year to Date through June 2014 Actual Budget Variance $1,836,318 $1,925,010 ($88,692) Year to Date -Through May 2013 Actual Budget Variance $1,862,423 $1,845,000 $17,423 Good Stewards All In the month of July 2014 St. Edward and San Felipe de Jesus ministries provided: Christian Service Food Distribution * 60 Baptisms 14 Individuals Weddings Quinceañeras Bereavement: Services Provided 9 Referrals Provided 11 5 Couples 2 Young Women 6 Funerals Families (98 adults and 92 children) * Food distribution is sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul and administered by St. Edward Christian Service ministry. Wedding Banns Kevin Leduc & Alexandra McLain Aug 30, 2014 Steve M. Prieto & Holly M. King Sep 06, 2014 Bob Stetz & Kathy Bertoli Sep 06, 2014 Daily Schedule Monday-Saturday 7:30 a.m. Pro Life Rosary and Morning Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours) 8:15 a.m. Mass Divine Mercy Chaplet for Priests 5:30 p.m. Mass (Saturday is Sunday s Liturgy) We invite you to celebrate daily Mass with us! Monday August Hour Adoration 4:00 p.m. H.E.L.P. Cancelled 6:00-7:30 p.m. Confessions 6:00 p.m. Serra St. Timothy Church Tuesday August 19 6:00 p.m. Blue Army Rosary, Church 7:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul, Church Mtg. Room Wednesday August 20 9:00 a.m. Circle of Praise Thursday August 21 8:45 a.m. Tijuana Ministry 11:00 a.m. Spanish Lessons Friday August 22 9:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl, Church Mtg Room Saturday August 23 4:00-5:00 p.m. Confessions, Church Scripture Readings Aug 17 Aug 23 Sunday: Is 56:1, 6-7; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28 Monday: Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: This Week s Events Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Ez 37:1-14; Ps 107:2-9; Mt 22:34-40 Saturday: Ez 43:1-7a; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 23:1-12 August 17, 2014 Page 11

12 Free Family Help Catholics in Recovery Working the 12 Steps Saturdays 9:30 11 a.m. Catholics in Recovery (CIR) is for anyone with addictions or unhealthy habits and for family members and friends suffering with them. CIR meets every Saturday morning from 9:30 11:00 a.m. at the Friendship Center, 929 Calle Negocia, Suite H, San Clemente Questions? Contact Betty (949) OPERATION CHRISTMAS SPIRIT 2014 You can help the Restorative Justice/Detention Ministry bring the Christmas spirit to inmates and minors incarcerated in the Orange County jails and juvenile facilities by donating Christmas cards and Forever stamps. Please ensure the cards reflect our love for Jesus through the celebration of His holy birth. Cards must be store bought, paper ONLY! (NO foil, glitter or any other sparkly materials) We request cards by August 31. Please mail or bring the cards and stamps to: Office of Restorative Justice/Catholic Detention Ministry 1820 W. Orangewood Ave., Suite 101 You are Invited to a Women s Retreat with the Carmelite Sisters. October 3 5th Alhambra Retreat House Have you ever had a desire to get away for a few days and spend some time ALONE with God? Have you ever wanted to go on a retreat or wondered what it would be like to experience one? Or, have you ever had a desire to just have a few days of REST to RE- NEW your tired mind, body, and spirit? Or time to RE- FOCUS your life? Jesus said to his disciples, "COME AWAY by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a while." MK 6:31. Come away and rest awhile Sounds pretty easy, But the reality of putting this into practice is another story. A time of rest gives us a God-moment in the midst of our ongoing life story to look at our past, account for our present and to imagine a new and a better future. For information about the retreat and how you can sign up, contact: Judy or Val Registration ends Sept 6, You are invited to stay connected with us via mobile.stedward.com Seekingfaith.stedward.com Follow and like us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (#stedwardchurch) St. Edward Bridge Club Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to join our Round Robin Bridge Club which will begin in September and play for seven months. We organize teams and play once a month in homes. This is a great social group and a good way to meet new friends. If you re interested in joining, or would like more information, please call Joann Ford (949) Sally King (949) IGNITE YOUNG ADULT GROUP IGNITE Join us for fellowship for young adult couples and singles in their 20's and 30's. When: Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 2nd and 4th of the month for fellowship 1st, 3rd and 5th of the month for social nights Where: Mission Basilica, Serra Room in the underground pastoral building. Robbie for more details The Sacred Heart World Congress October 2-5, 2014 Irvine, California Register today for this life-changing or call (855) (Monday Friday 9 a.m. 5 p.m.) 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 12

13 Calling All Young Professionals If you are a young professional (age 25-39) who is seeking an opportunity to grow in faith and leadership, surrounded by a group of like-minded peers, Loyola Institute of Spirituality is offering a new program. Contemplative Leaders in Action (CLA) is a national faith formation and leadership development program rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. While the program nurtures individual growth, it also strives to develop a cohort of leaders who can bring the dynamics of faith and justice to lead their families, coworkers, and communities. For more information and to fill out an application please visit (click on programs link) or contact the Program Coordinator, Maurissa Talarico at mtalarico@loyolainstitute.org.