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1 S AN FRANCISCO SOLANO C ATHOLIC CHURCH November 2, 2014 The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) 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 frcraig@sfsolano.org Reverend Gordon Moreland, SJ, Visiting Priest Reverend James Smith, O.Praem., Visiting Priest Deacon Carl Swanson cswanson@sfsolano.org SATURDAY VIGIL MASS: SUNDAY MASSES: WEEKDAY MASSES: HOLY DAY MASSES: SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: 5:00 PM 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:15 AM, 12:00 NOON, and 5:00 PM Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM 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 The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) November 2, 2014 Letter Letter from from the the Pastor Pastor The Feast of All Souls D ear Friends, We of faith live by that we have not seen, yet believe. We see destruction, yet believe in salvation. We see spiritual indifference, yet believe in the Lord s faithfulness. We see selfishness, yet believe in the Lord s love. We see falsity, yet believe in the truth of the Gospel. Perhaps the great sadness in life is to live without faith. But faith that courageously clings to the unseen and lives by it also hopes at the same time for the day of seeing and having that for which we long. Faith hopes with the certainty of a hungry child whose father has promised him or her bread, who can wait for a while, but in the end, really desires that bread. Faith hopes with the certainty of someone listening to music, who is willing to stay with it through the dissonances, but in the certainty that harmony (great beauty!) will come. From faith comes hope. Yet, there is something greater than faith and hope. What is greater is the love that gives, the love that transforms, the love that remembers, the love that serves, the love that offers compassion, the love that sets aside everything for the sake of the other. Faith and hope enter the life and joy of heaven transformed into the shape of love. Haven t we witnessed love s great beauty and fulfillment in our loved ones who have passed beyond our sight? In the end, which is the beginning, everything must become love. And so, how readily and easily we acknowledge and celebrate our departed loved ones share in the fullness of God s life and love with all the Saints in Heaven like the life and joy and love around the family table. Perhaps we are aware of the jazz funerals in New Orleans. These funerals achieve a fine balance between grief and joyful celebration. Mourners are led by a band comprised of several different instruments. At first, the band plays sorrowful songs, but in time, the band plays upbeat and joyful songs, such as, When the Saints God Marching In. Isn t today s Feast much like a jazz funeral a co-mingling of sadness and joy? In the hope and comfort of the Resurrection, Schedule of Church Hours Offertory Collection (2014 vs. 2013) *Winter Schedule* Oct. 26, 2014 Oct. 27, vs Last $25,052 $25, % Monday Thursday 6:30 AM 8:30 PM Sunday Friday 6:30 AM 3:00 PM Jan.-Sept Jan.-Sept Saturday 10:00 AM 6:30 PM Average Sunday 6:30 AM 6:30 Sunday $26,507 $26, % PM Collection Thank you for your support of the life, prayer, and good works of our parish. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Important Announcement! All Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are requested to attend a short meeting immediately following all liturgies the weekend of November 15/16. The meeting will be approximately 15 minutes in length and will be held in the church immediately following each Mass. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Dana Hardenburgh, Liturgy Coordinator, at liturgy@sfsolano.org or , ext Lectors Needed We are in need of additional Lectors to proclaim the word of God at weekly Mass. Positions are available at all of the various Mass times (you determine for which Mass time(s) you are scheduled), but we are especially in need of Lectors for the 7 AM Masses. All Confirmed parishioners who possess a good mastery of spoken English are eligible to serve in this ministry. If you are interested, please contact Alma Helms at the Parish Office, (949) , ext

3 Parish Ministries Scripture Readings for the Week Sunday: IS 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10; 1 Thes 1:1-5B; Mt 22:15-21 Monday: Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1BCDE, 2, 3; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Phil 2:5-11; Ps 22:26B-27, 28-30AB, 30E, 31-32; Lk14:15-24 Wednesday: Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Phil 3:3-8A; Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Lk 15: Friday: Phil 3:17-4:1; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4AB, 4CD-5; Lk16:1-8 Saturday: Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1B-2, 5-6, 8A AND 9; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9C-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Readings can also be found online at: Jesus said to the crowds: Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me, because I came down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of the one who sent me. And this is the will of the one who sent me, that I should not lose anything of what he gave me, but that I should raise it on the last day. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day. (John 6:37-40) Our faith tells us that our prayers can be of use to the dead as they continue their journey to blessedness with God. And so, today, we pray for all those who have "gone before us marked with the sign of faith" as we hear in the Eucharistic prayer. We celebrate Mass, so that the saving sacrifice of Christ, renewed in their memory, may cleanse them from sin and bring them to eternal life. This is a day for hope. The gospel fills us with confidence: "This is the will of the One who sent me, that I should not lose anything of what He gave me, but that I should raise it on the last day." Let Us Sing Thanksgiving All parishioners are invited to attend a special concert on Sunday, November 16 th, at 3:00PM here at the parish presented by 6 different choirs from the local RSM churches, who are members of the Rancho Santa Margarita Interfaith Council. The theme of this year s presentation is Unity and Love Songs of Thanksgiving & Praise. Refreshments will be served after the concert. 3 Mass Intentions for the Week Monday 3 November 8:30 AM Florence Rinella Tuesday 4 November 8:30 AM WOMEN S CIRCLE Wednesday 5 November 8:30 AM Florence Rinella Thursday 6 November 8:30 AM Carole Viola Friday 7 November 8:30 AM 55 & BETTER Saturday, 8 November 5:00 PM Michael and Chancey Laine Florence Rinella Sunday 9 November 7:00 AM Agatora Duenas 8:30 AM Selin Sebastian 10:15 AM PRO POPULO 12:00 NOON Daniel McCarthy 5:00 PM Special Intention Blood Drive Results Our semi-annual Red Cross Blood Drive on October 12 th collected 16 units of blood which will be donated directly to Mission Hospital. A single blood donation may help 3 people thus our donations helped to save 48 lives. For all of 2014, San Francisco Solano parish has helped to collect 62 units of blood that have helped save up to 186 lives. Thank you for your generosity Catholic Men s Fellowship Catholic Men's Fellowship meets on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month at 7 PM in the Parish Center. It is an opportunity for men to open their hearts and strengthen their faith and friendships. Please consider visiting one of our upcoming meetings. For more info, please contact ChrisAOConnor84@gmail.com. Memorial Shrine/Book of Remembrance During the month of November, the Memorial Shrine will be on display to honor our loved ones who have entered into eternal life during this past year. All are welcome to bring in photographs to leave at the shrine (please put names and phone numbers on the back). The Book of Remembrance will also be on display at the shrine throughout the month so that you may add the names of your loved ones.

4 Parish Ministries MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) MOPS is open for registration for the Fall 2014 Semester. MOPS is a group for mothers with infants to kindergartenaged 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, fun activities like playtime, music, and crafts; all with large amounts of God s love. MOPS meets every other Thursday 9:30 AM to 12 NOON. To register or if you have any questions please contact Annaliza Smith - MOPS Coordinator by at lilcbsmith101@gmail.com San Francisco Solano Prayer Group Come join us in prayer! The San Francisco Solano Prayer Group is meeting Wednesday, November 5 from 7 PM- 8:30 in Meeting Room A. We gather each month to pray for our parish and community s intentions. Throughout the month the prayer group ministry also prays for the intentions received via from parishioners, family, friends, or co-workers. If you or someone you know needs prayer, send your prayer intentions to Pray4UsToday@hotmail.com. Come join us in prayer the first Wednesdays of each month: Nov 5 and Dec 3, 2014 at 7 PM. For more information call Alma Helms at the parish office: SFS 25th Anniversary Directories have Arrived! We are very excited to present our beautiful and useful directory to help celebrate our parish anniversary! Directories may be picked up at the Parish Office during normal business hours. All parish families who were photographed will receive one free copy per family. However, after initial distribution to the photographed families, "limited directories" are available for sale for $10 on a first come, first serve basis,. SFS Book Club The SFS Book Club meets on particular Wednesdays in the Parish Hall Lounge at 7 PM. At the next meeting (Nov. 19), we will discuss Behind the Wall, by Elizabeth Ann Kuhn. For more information about the book club contact Mary Kay Beck at Children Of Christ s Heart Support Group Children of Christ s Heart is a ministry for the families of children with special needs any diagnosis. We meet to discuss our fears, concerns and frustrations. We address those issues with prayer, emotional support, shared ideas, and information about resources and community agencies that might be able to provide assistance. The leaders of this ministry are not only parishioners here, but are both parent mentors with Family Support Network of Orange County and we have a great deal of knowledge about community resources, IEP preparation and the ins and outs of having a child with special needs, as we both have children with special needs. If you are feeling overwhelmed with your situation or if you would just like to reach out to others who share your experience, please join us. We meet here at the parish, in Meeting Room A, on the third Wednesday of every month from 10:00 AM to Noon. If you are unable to attend at that time, but you would still like support, please contact the coordinator, Maura Mo Byron at either (949) or via at 5byrons@cox.net. The meeting dates are: 2014: Nov. 19; Dec : Jan. 21; Feb. 18; March 18; April 15; May 20; June 17. Hope to see you there! 4

5 Parish Ministries 55 & 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. November 7 First Friday Mass and Brunch 8:30 AM Bring a brunch item to share with 8-10 people. November 21, Friday 6 PM Bring an appetizer, main dish, side dish, or dessert to share with 8-10 people. Enjoy team trivia with prizes for the winning team. Christ Cathedral ; The Messiah Returns concert. December 18, Thursday at 7:30 PM. $30 pp. Contact Don Duclos at for information. Tickets on sale in November. Soka University; 'Music of Andrew Lloyd Weber concert. February 8, Sunday at 3 PM. $25 pp. Contact Paul Arritt at for information. Tickets on sale in November. 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 Minor Prophets (Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, etc.) 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 does not 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 their study of the Bible as a unified literary work, rooted in geography, emerging from history and as the inspired WORD of GOD with the Minor Prophets. Please join us on our faith journey on Monday evenings from 7:00 8:30 PM upstairs in the new facility room (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 5 Corazon San Francisco Solano's Outreach Ministry is planning a Corazon Build for March 15. Please contact Frank Nainoa, franknainoa@ .phoenix.edu, if you are interested in participating. All participants must be at least 18 years old. Corazon is an Outreach ministry that serves families in Tijuana and Tecate, Mexico. A Parish Core Team coordinates the project, which includes a house building day and a coat and blanket drive. Parishioners participate through donating time and skills on build day, donating blankets and coats during drive, financial support to underwrite the cost of the build, prayer. Reasons for going to Mexico to build a home include: Most families we serve live in shacks that have canvas or cardboard walls and ceilings. Most families we serve live in a Third World environment and are less than 100 miles from South Orange County. The house we build will last, on average, 24 years and will provide shelter for families that currently live in an exposed environment. Most children do not attend school after the second grade due to the cost of the public school ($500 per year). A typical family living in a 300-square-foot shack consists of a mother, father, and three children. Corazon has been building homes in and around Tijuana and Tecate since 1978; they average one home per weekend and have become part of the local community. Still, there is an overwhelming demand for new housing and basic living needs. The 400-square-foot house that we will build will consist of four walls, a floor that is slightly elevated above the ground to keep it dry during the winter SFS Women s Spanish Prayer Group We invite you to come and join us for worshipping, prayer, scripture, and meditation and thanksgiving with other women every other Thursday at 11:00 am in the Perez home. For more information, call Maryelena Perez at We would love to meet you! Groupo de Oracion de Mujeres de SFS Te invitamos a que nos acompanes a alabar a Dios, orar, y meditar en la escritura con otras mujeres cada 2 semanas en jueves a las 11;00 AM en casa de los Perez. Para mas informacion llama a Maryelena al Te esperemos!

6 Parish Ministries Hospitality Ministry Needs Volunteers We all enjoy the coffee and donuts after Sunday Masses. In order to be able to continue offering this ministry, the hospitality ministry needs additional volunteers. The time commitment is small: just about 20 minutes after Mass (a bit more time after the 10:30 AM Mass since that is when final clean up is completed). This is a fun ministry, and just about any parishioners can serve, including high school students seeking service hours. If you would like more information about this ministry, please call the parish office at SFS Community Food Bank The SFS Community Food Bank is located at: Comercio, Rancho Santa Margarita CA (Please do not drop off donations at this location.) Distribution: Fridays, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM (Fall/WinterHours) Donations are greatly appreciated. Bins are available outside the church each weekend or may be dropped off at the parish office during the week. For more information and volunteer opportunities please contact Alma Helms at or ach50@cox.net. Youth Faith Formation Mass Workshop November 15 is the final weekend for the workshop on the Mass. You may obtain workshop reservation forms from the Youth Faith Formation Office. We are continuing to take registrations for weekly classes. If you have a son or daughter who is not Baptized, please come see us! SERRA CATHOLIC SCHOOL MEET AND GREET Please join us on Tuesday, November 11 th at our Rancho Santa Margarita campus, as we begin the application process. We invite all prospective parish families interested in our TK-8 th grade program to visit our school in an informal environment to meet our Administration and view our campus. Please feel free to bring your children with you! Meet and Greet 6:30 PM-8:00 PM Youth Faith Formation Program Information Mass Workshop-All First Communion Preparation Families both first and second year are to attend a workshop on the Mass. The dates are November 1 or 15. There is limited space at each workshop. Please stop by the Faith Formation Center or go online to sfsolano.org/faithformation/sacrament Preparation Materials to download the Workshop Reservation from. YFF-Registration is still open! Faith Formation classes for grades 1-8 started this past week. There are a few openings on Tuesday and Wednesday for grades 1-5. Grades 6th-8th meet every Tuesday evening. Early Childhood Classes are offered for all children 3-K at the 8:30 AM and 10:15 AM Masses. Early Childhood runs from October through May. Please register during the week for this program. Contact Dawn LaRue at earlychild@sfsolano.org for more information. Special Needs- YFF offers classes to youth who have disabilities. Contact Addie Traino at (949) for more information. 6 Youth Ministry News Saints in the Making Every Wednesday night we invite you to Saints in the Making, our midweek gathering where we share our faith and discuss what it means to be a modern-day saint! Join us from 7 PM to 8:30 PM upstairs in the Youth Ministry room. Guys Night Young men in high school are welcome to join us Wednesday evenings from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM in the Youth Ministry room as we seek to deepen our faith and live our lives according to the Gospel and the Catholic tradition. Youth Group Join us upstairs in the Youth Ministry room for dinner, games, fellowship, and a message this Sunday immediately following the 5 PM Mass. Feel free to bring a friend with you! Girls Night If you are a high school female wanting to dive deeper into your faith and gain an understanding of who God created you to be, join us Monday evenings from 7 PM to 8:30 PM upstairs in the Youth Ministry room. We look forward to seeing you there!

7 Adult Catholics Growing in Faith Letter from the Deacon NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK November 2-8, 2014 is National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW), an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations. NVAW began in 1976 when the U. S. bishops designated the 28th Sunday of the year for NVAW. In 1997, this celebration was moved to coincide with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which falls on January 13 in Beginning in 2014, NVAW was moved to the first full week of November. Pope Francis, in his November 2013 apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, underlined the continued need to build a culture of vocations. The fraternal life and fervor of the community can awaken in the young a desire to consecrate themselves completely to God and to preaching of the Gospel. This is particularly true if such a living community prays insistently for vocations and courageously proposes to its young people the path of special consecration, Pope Francis wrote. A culture of vocations is one that provides the necessary support for others to hear and respond to God s call in their lives, said Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Raleigh, North Carolina, chairman of the U.S. bishops Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations. With God s grace, we help build that culture through fervent prayer, the witness of our lives and the encouragement we extend to those discerning a vocation to priesthood or consecrated life. These are some sample prayers for vocations: Parents Prayer for Vocations Almighty and eternal God, in your unfailing love you provide ministers for your Church. We pray for those whom you call to serve the Church of Orange as priests. Inspire in them a generous response. Grant them courage and vision to serve your people May their lives and service call your people to respond to the presence of your Spirit among us that, faithful to the Gospel and hope of Jesus the Christ, we may: announce glad tidings to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives, set prisoners free and renew the face of the earth. Prayer #2 O God, Father of all Mercies, Provider of a bountiful Harvest, send Your Graces upon those You have called to gather the fruits of Your labor; preserve and strengthen them in their lifelong service of you. Open the hearts of Your children that they may discern Your Holy Will; inspire in them a love and desire to surrender themselves to serving others in the name of Your son, Jesus Christ. Teach all Your faithful to follow their respective paths in life guided by Your Divine Word and Truth. Through the intercession of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, all the Angels, and Saints, humbly hear our prayers and grant Your Church's needs, through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Prayer #3 Loving and Generous God, it is You who call us by name and ask us to follow You. Help us to grow in the Love and Service of our Church as we experience it today. Give us the energy and courage of Your Spirit to shape its future. Grant us faith-filled leaders who will embrace Christ's Mission of love and justice. Bless the Church of Orange by raising up dedicated and generous leaders from our families and friends who will serve Your people as Sisters, Priests, Brothers, Deacons and Lay Ministers. Inspire us to know You better and open our hearts to hear Your call. We ask this through our Lord. 7

8 Around the Diocese JSerra Catholic High School Prospective Students and Their Parents Please Join the JSerra Lions Open House and Campus Tour Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 6:30pm JSerra Pavilion-Athletic Side of Campus Have your questions answered about JSerra s: College Preparatory Curriculum Magnet Programs (Business/Engineering/Law/Medical) Online Classes Focus on Technology in Education Exceptional Music and Fine Arts Program Trinity League Athletics World-Class Academic and Athletic Campuses Outstanding Extracurricular Programs Junipero Serra Road San Juan Capistrano, CA Phone: (949) , extension 2 Fax: (949) Website: Handling the Holidays Seven Proven Principles for Growing through Grief As the year ends, grieving people face some of their most difficult days in grief. Days grow shorter, worsening weather keeps people indoors, and our society takes on an increasingly frenetic pace. All of these combine with the emotional impact of the year--end holidays to make for hard days in grief. Join with us to learn seven proven principles for managing grief at this time of year. Whether you have said goodbye to someone loved or are wanting to learn better ways to help grieving friends, this workshop is for you. Through this fast--paced workshop, you will learn How to say No to well--intentioned invitations What to do to manage family conflicts over what we should do Ways to keep some old rituals and create new ones How to decide about staying here or going away for the holidays Tuesday, November 11 7 PM 8:30 PM St. Hedwig Catholic Church Los Alamitos Blvd, Los Alamitos, CA

9 Adult Catholics Growing in Faith INVITATION TO ALTAR SERVERS & FAMILIES!! ANNUAL RECOGNITION OF ALTAR SERVERS MASS Saturday, November 15, 2014, 10:00 AM St. Columban Church, Garden Grove Presiding Celebrant - Bishop Kevin W. Vann Following the Mass, there will be a reception in the parish hall for the Altar Servers and their families. For further information, contact your parish director of Altar Servers, or call the Diocese of Orange Vocations Office at (714) Santa Margarita Catholic High School invites all prospective families to attend our Fall Open House on Sunday, November 2 from 11 AM to 2 PM. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the campus including the Academic Services Center, Eagle Television studios, Aquatics Center complete with an Olympic-sized pool and 39,000 square-foot Eagle Athletic Center. Attendees can speak with teachers, coaches and students to learn more about our: Academics for every type of learner Faith-based education One-to-One tablet PC program Award-winning arts program Competitive athletics emphasizing character building Academic and service learning travel opportunities SMCHS provides students with a college-preparatory education centered in a faith-based community, with 99% of graduates continuing their education at colleges across the nation. At Santa Margarita, students are provided with a wealth of opportunities and a chance for every student to make high school their own. Come find out what it s like to be an Eagle! No reservations necessary. For more information, visit or call (949) THRIVING MARRIAGES Mini-Retreat For ALL Couples! Sunday, November 16, 2014 from 1 to 4 at St. Timothy Church meet in the Parish Hall Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA $20/couple, $10/person (child-care offered & walk-in s welcome!) For further info & to register please contact Deacon Charlie Boyer, Director of Adult Faith Formation at (949) or him at cboyer@st-timsrc.org FOR ALL COUPLES you can enjoy a happier and stronger marriage! For those seriously dating, engaged, or married of ANY age; join us for an inspirational marriage mini-retreat by Dr. John & Claire Yzaguirre, Ph.D., M.F.T., Catholic therapists and co-creators of the popular Thriving Marriages program and book, given to thousands of couples throughout Southland churches. Come and catch a vision and learn a roadmap to boost the UNITY and JOY in your marriage! Invite your friends!! To learn more about John & Claire, their programs & resources & to book a talk, visit them at: 9 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, November 5th, 2014 Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014 Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 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. Magnificat Prayer Breakfast presents Mary Rashid, The Lord is My Strength & My Shield My Heart is Filled with Joy! Come and be abundantly blessed by Mary s beautiful testimony of how surrendering to God s awesome power brought peace and joy into her life and new hope to her family! Saturday, November 15, 2014, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Embassy Suites Anaheim South, Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, CA Registration by mail by November 8, 2014: $28 per person; Registration at the door: $33 per person Mail to: Magnificat Ministry: P.O. Box 4381, Orange, CA The meal includes a full plated breakfast as well as the speaker s program. Please visit for a flyer and registration information. Flyers are also available in the vestibule of your parish Church. For registration information contact Dely Pili at 714/ or songbirdnv@aol.com