San Francisco Solano Catholic Church

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1 San Francisco Solano Catholic Church April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter 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. Reverend Theodore Olson, Pastor Ext Reverend Duy Le, Parochial Vicar Ext Reverend Gordon Moreland, SJ, Visiting Priest Reverend James Smith, O.Praem., Visiting Priest Deacon Carl Swanson Ext MASS TIMES, SACRAMENTS, ADORATION 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 PM-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 8:30 AM 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 Antonio Parkway Rancho Santa Margarita CA PARISH OFFICE Phone: (949) Fax: (949) Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM-12 NOON; 1:00 PM-5:00 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM-1:30 PM Administration Parish Secretary/Office Manager: Alma Helms, Ext secretary@sfsolano.org Parish Receptionist/Sacramental Records: Eileen McGee/Martie Trujillo, Ext information@sfsolano.org Bulletin Editor: Lynne Pantano, Ext Parish Facilities Manager: Anna Podruski, Ext Parish Controller: Leah Davis, CPA, Ext bulletineditor@sfsolano.org facilities@sfsolano.org accounting@sfsolano.org Parish Ministry Director, RCIA/Adult Faith Formation/ Adult Confirmation: Deacon Carl Swanson, Ext deaconcarl@sfsolano.org Director of Music: Brenda von Gremp, Ext brendavg@sfsolano.org Coordinator of Liturgy: Jeanne Guerreiro, Ext liturgy@sfsolano.org YOUTH FAITH FORMATION CENTER Phone: (949) Fax: (949) Office Hours: Monday 9 AM-5 PM, Tuesday 9 AM-8 PM, Wednesday 9 AM-5 PM; Closed for lunch 12 NOON-1 PM Director (Grades K-8): Amy Franklin, Ext afranklin@sfsolano.org Coordinator (Elementary Grades K 5 & Sacramental Preparation): Marjorie Kollen, Ext elemre@sfsolano.org Youth Minister/Confirmation (Grades 9 12) Coordinator: Jenna DiBernardo, Ext youthministry@sfsolano.org Registrar: Teri Ferlisi, Ext reregistrar@sfsolano.org Receptionist: Patty Uribe, Ext receptionist@sfsolano.org

2 Third Sunday of Easter April 15, 2018 Scripture Readings for the Week Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48 Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18 Readings can also be found online at: The two disciples recounted what had taken place on the way, and how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of bread. While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace be with you." But they were startled and terrified and thought that they were seeing a ghost. Then he said to them, "Why are you troubled? And why do questions arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have." And as he said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. While they were still incredulous for joy and were amazed, he asked them, "Have you anything here to eat?" They gave him a piece of baked fish; he took it and ate it in front of them. He said to them, These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and in the prophets and psalms must be fulfilled." Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. And he said to them, "Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things." (Luke 24:35-48) Even at this point, the apostles obviously do not have faith. Thus, they could not have realized the fact of the resurrection, and at first regard the risen Lord as a ghost. In order to convince them of his reality, Jesus lets them touch his hands and feet and eats in their presence. There is one essential lesson here: the resurrection is a real fact, not some sort of spiritual survival. The physical body, as well as the soul, is resurrected. The resurrection provides the key to all cosmic and all human hope. In Jesus Christ every man is called to share in the divine son ship, and cooperate in the building of the kingdom. 2 Mass Intentions for the Week Monday 16 April 8:30 AM Meleny Gules Josip & Ruzica Fizulic Tuesday 17 April 8:30 AM Miyana Gules Dragica & Suetka Tanta Wednesday 18 April 8:30 AM Jim Gentile Michael Avilla Thursday 19 April 8:30 AM Tecla Sanchez (L) Pavica Angela Fizulic (d) Friday 20 April 8:30 AM Virginia Isherwood (d) Tom Murphy (L) Saturday 21 April 8:30 AM Domingo M. Deguzeman Sr. 5:00 PM Mary Elizabeth Burns Sunday 22 April 7:00 AM All Saints in Purgatory 8:30 AM Lee Nally (d) 10:15 AM Edward and Nancy Havier- Anniversary 12:00 NOON Victor Gendrano 5:00 PM Frederico & Julita Bernal Ushers Needed We are in desperate need of ushers at all Masses. Please consider this important ministry and help by serving as an usher at your Mass. If interested you may give your contact information to an usher or contact the parish office. Training will be provided. Eucharistic Adoration The Eucharist is the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ and He calls us to spend time with Him in prayer and adoration. Each month, we have a 24-hour Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament beginning on the first Monday of the month and a 12-hour Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on the third Tuesday of the month. We encourage you to consider spending some time with Christ, present in the Blessed Sacrament. Morning, afternoon, and evening time slots are available. Our next 12-hour adoration will be April 17 (8:30 AM-8:30 PM) Our next 24-hour adoration will be May 7-8. 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.

3 Parish Ministries Friday Morning Bible Study You re invited to join us Friday mornings, 9:15-11 AM in Meeting Room F for a morning version of San Francisco Solano s Bible Study. Please see the Evening Bible Study announcement for program details. Typically, we study for minutes and review the questions at the end of each lesson. We are currently studying the Acts of the Apostles and are a few weeks behind the evening sessions. Please join us any time for coffee and fellowship as we study God s word. For more information, please contact Kathy Pham at or phamily02@gmail.com. Evening Bible Study SFS Book Club The SFS Book Club will meet on the dates listed below at 7 PM in the Church Lounge. All are welcome, and refreshments will be served. For more information please Mary Kay Beck at mkbeck55@gmail.com Schedule: April 25 The Nightingale, Kristen Hannah May 23 Trapped in Paradise, Hedda Jaeger, CSJ June 27 Crimes Against a Book Club, Kathy Cooperman July 25 Barking to the Choir, Gregory Boyle, SJ August 22 Miss Burma, Charmaine Craig September 26 The Little Paris Bookshop, Nina George October 24 Not yet scheduled November 28 The Angel of Bastogne, Gilbert Morris (6:30 PM holiday meeting). 3 The Bible Plain and Simple Mondays/Thursdays 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Please join us on Monday or Thursday evening to read and study Romans. 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 and video taught by renowned literary scholar, Dr. Bill Creasy who has been called a Catholic Bible teacher extraordinaire! Our study of Romans has begun and will end the week of May 21. There is no cost. However, all attendees are asked to register for our study of Romans at the Logos Bible Study link: Recommended Bible: The Catholic Study Bible (Oxford Edition) Day: Your choice of Monday or Thursday evenings Time: 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Location: San Francisco Solano Catholic Church 2082 Antonio Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Meeting Rooms F-G For more information: Joni Marques at jonimmarques@gmail.com or phone Greg Armenta at

4 Parish Ministries 55 & Better 55 & Better is a parish social ministry for parishioners 55 and over. Social activities are held in the SFS Parish Center. For information, contact Don Duclos at April 20, Friday, 6 PM Bring an appetizer, salad, main dish, side dish or dessert to share. Enjoy an evening of music by Vocalist and Musician, Raj. May 4, First Friday Mass & Brunch, 8:30 AM Bring a brunch item to share. Catholic Men s Fellowship Catholic Men's Fellowship meets on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month. Dinner is at 6:30 PM and the program begins 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 information, please contact ChrisAOConnor84@gmail.com. SFS Community Food Bank An outreach to the local community since October Our mission to serve those who live locally and come to us for assistance has been in action for 25 years! This could not be possible without your support of food, time and money. It is greatly appreciated! Distribution Days: Saturdays Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Location: Comercio, RSM For more information or to volunteer please contact Alma Helms at , Ext The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor. Proverbs 22:9 Do you or someone you know need prayers? The San Francisco Solano Prayer group will pray for your intentions. Simply us your requests at Pray4UsToday@hotmail.com. You can also contact us via the SF Solano website or MyParish App. COME PRAY WITH US! 4

5 Parish Ministries Children of Christ s Heart Children of Christ s Heart is partnering with Family Support Network of Orange County to facilitate a Parent-to-Parent Support Group meeting on the second Wednesday of each month. The group is intended for anyone offering care and support for a child or young adult with special needs. In addition to a spiritually based, emotionally supportive environment, we will offer presentations on topics of interest and assistance with IEPs, Regional Center, California Children s Services and CalOptima. Child care is not provided, but you are welcome to bring your child with you if you provide the supervision. For more information, please contact Maura Byron at (949) or via at 5byrons@cox.net. Baptism Ministry Needs Volunteers The Baptism Ministry is looking for volunteers. If you are interested in helping prepare parents for the baptism of their children, your help would be appreciated. The key quality needed for the Baptism Ministry is a welcoming personality, as we are often one of the first contacts families have with the parish. The time commitment associated with this ministry is small. Currently, five couples share responsibility for small group gatherings at the church (2 times per year) and assist at Sunday baptism celebrations in the parish (2 times per year). If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Aaron and Lori Harp at or loriharp1@cox.net. Save the Date! Fiesta de Solano 2018 July 20, 21, and 22 Fiesta Commi ee volunteers are needed. Please contact Jeff and Tamie Kosidowski at Fiesta.de.Solano89@gmail.com Women s Circle A new season of Women's Circle of Faith & Friendship has begun. 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. This season we will be using a wonderful new resource by Liz Curtis Higgs. The Women of Easter: Encounter the Savior with Mary of Bethany, Mary of Nazareth, and Mary Magdalene. Take time this Lenten Season to experience Easter through the eyes of three women named Mary each of whom had a life-changing encounter with Jesus. Your mind and emotions will be engaged and your faith strengthened as each scene unfolds, preparing your heart for a richer, deeper experience of Lent and Easter. This session will run through Tuesday, May 1. Meetings will be held in the Parish Hall on Tuesday mornings (9:30-11:30 AM) and evenings (6-8 PM). There is a $20.00 registration fee which includes the book and other resources. For additional information please Lori LaFavre at lori@lclafavre.com. 5

6 Parish Ministries If you wish to go to extremes, let it be in sweetness, patience, humility, and charity. St. Philip Neri 6

7 Adult Catholics Growing in Faith We need to talk: Why children need to hear from the church about abuse prevention April is child Abuse Protection Month. Below comes from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops: In the years since the first Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People was established by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, there has been much debate about the education of children in abuse prevention and personal safety. The debate looks at whether or not education by the Church contributes significantly to the safety, well-being, and spiritual growth of our children. What does education by the Church uniquely contribute to the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our children? Differentiation of human failings from the message of Christ and the Church Sexual abuse can have a devastating effect on the spiritual development of children. When abuse occurs in a setting or at the hands of an individual not associated with the Church, it often raises questions about God's love or even God's existence. If an individual who abuses represents the Church, the impact becomes more devastating to children's spiritual development. Given the nature of children's thoughts, it is often difficult for youngsters to separate the actions of a fallible human being from the message and the institution that they represent. Children need to hear consistent messages that they are deserving of dignity and respect; that God and the Church want them to be safe and involved in right relationships; that we want to help them if a relationship isn't right. Such messages can help children retain their faith in the face of disappointing or even devastating behavior of an adult. Increased Resiliency One of the most damaging aspects of sexual abuse is the destruction it causes in how children interpret relationships. When a trusted adult uses a relationship with a child for selfish means, it challenges a child's interpretation of the meaning of relationships. The more adults they encounter who model right relationships, the less likely they are to generalize their experience of abuse. As a Church we have the opportunity to be the face of God in a relationship that models the Gospel message of Christ. Communicating to children as Church helps to build safe, stable, nurturing relationships with adults, building children's resiliency in the face of adversity. Children who are victimized by sexual abuse have been found to experience better outcomes as adults if their disclosure of abuse is met with a supportive and protective response from an adult. Communicating as Church helps our children to be confident that all of the significant adults in their lives will respond with the same support and protection. Breaking Down the Barrier of Silence Often there are barriers to keep children from disclosing abuse. The child victim likely has been held to secrecy by the perpetrator. Children may fear the consequences of reporting fearful that they will be in trouble or that the perpetrator (whom they may care greatly about) may be in trouble, that their family will be devastated, that they will not be believed, that they will be rejected. Silence or failure to communicate about abuse gives the message that abuse is something that is not to be spoken about. One achievement attained in communicating to children as Church is breaking that silence. Children need to hear from the Church that we want them to report abuse even if the perpetrator is one of our own. They need to hear that we, as Church, want them to be respected and protected, and that we will take actions to keep them safe. If we can support children in reporting warning signs or indicators that a relationship isn't right, we have the opportunity to monitor, problem solve, and address concerns before an abusive relationship progresses to the point of physical harm or significant emotional injury. What You Can Do Find Out More Contact your Diocese or Parish office to find out more about the Abuse Prevention Education and Comprehensive Safe Environment Program and training provided in your diocese. Become Involved Participate in your diocese or parish Safe Environment Program. A key aspect of such programs is providing adequate supervision of children and educating adults to be aware of the signs of abuse and what to do in response. The Office of Child and Youth Protection supports the Bishop s commitment to create a safe environment throughout our parishes and schools so that children and youth are free to worship and learn without the threat of harm through the implementation of safeguards which protect the most vulnerable and aids in healing those who have been harmed in the past. REPORTING ABUSE If you have been a victim of sexual abuse by clergy or a church representative, please call the Diocesan Toll Free Reporting Line,

8 Youth Faith Formation CLOW Volunteers Needed CLOW (Children's Liturgy of the Word) is a program designed to help children hear and discuss the Sunday Gospel at their own level. We NEED adults and teens to facilitate this program during the 8:30 AM and 10:15 AM Masses. No preparation or experience required. If you are interested and feel called to this ministry, please contact Trish Novobilski at mnovobilski@cox.net. Youth Faith Formation Office Hours Monday-Wednesday, 9 AM-5 PM closed for lunch 12 NOON-1 PM For more info, contact Jessica Miyashiro earlychildhood@sfsolano.org Calling all Song/Pom Leaders! If you would like to be part of the nationally recognized, award-winning Santa Margarita High School Song/Pom Team, be sure to attend our tryouts this week. In preparation for the tryouts, workshops will be held on Tuesday, April 17, and Thursday, April 19, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm in the SM dance room. During this time, students will learn the tryout routine. Tryouts will be held Friday, April 20, at 3:30 pm. If you would like additional information or if you have any questions, please contact Nicole Cestone, Program Director and Head Coach at cestonen@smhs.org. Orange Catholic Schools: Popcorn Theology for Young Adults Our Lady of Guadalupe Small Group Ministries will present Popcorn Theology on Friday, April 20. Popcorn Theology is a monthly presentation and discussion for young adults between the ages of April's topic is: "A Fired Google Engineer, Sex, Gender, and the Church." Participants will seek to uncover all facets of their faith, particularly with regard to the Theology of the Body. Popcorn Theology will be held from 7 PM to 8 PM in Room 3 at Our Lady of Guadalupe School, 900 W. La Habra Blvd. For more information or to register, send an to rediscoverolg@gmail.com. 8

9 Men Interested in Diocesan Priesthood The Vocations Office cordially invites you to the next Priesthood Discernment Meeting. 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, other than the expression of interest to participate. Priesthood Discernment Meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 PM at the Diocese of Orange Pastoral Center, First Floor, Room 1D, on 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 questions regarding the Priesthood Discernment Meetings, please contact the Director of Vocations, Rev. John Moneypenny at (714) or via at fr.jmoneypenny@rcbo.org Priesthood Discernment Meetings: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Wednesday, June 13, 2018 Around the Diocese Fun and Fabulous Mother s Day Luncheon and Chico s Fashion Show Join us for a fiesta celebration for our mothers and the special women in our lives on May 11 at El Adobe Restaurant in San Juan Capistrano! Come early and enjoy shopping at our Silent Auction, Pre-Loved Jewelry Sale, Brighton Opportunity Drawing, and Photo Bomb!Doors open at 10 AM. Luncheon Seating at 12 NOON. Please send a check for $48.00 made out to Catholic Charities, Chapter 4-5 (South County) to Teress Weber, Via Festivo, San Juan Capistrano, CA. Tables of 10 are available for $ Proceeds from this FUNdraiser benefit the poor in Orange County. The event is sponsored by Catholic Charities Auxiliary, South County! Questions? Please call Bridge of Light: Human Trafficking to Human Triumph St. Irenaeus Health Ministry's "Bridge of Light: Human Trafficking to Human Triumph Ministry" invites you to attend a human trafficking prevention presentation by Live2Free on Monday, April 25 at 7 p.m. in the Education Building at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church at 5201 Evergreen Avenue in Cypress. Hear from the vulnerable who are in environments that are ripe for potential human trafficking, including college campuses, active social media accounts, middle and high school campuses and social contexts. Learn how to prevent human trafficking from enslaving a loved one. This presentation is free of charge. For more information, contact Monica Kovach at (310) For information and brochure, contact Carre Wertepny at or mail mba4carre1@yaho