St. Kilian Catholic Church

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1 A Family of Faith Volume 10 Week 47 November 17, 2013 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Mission Statement St. Kilian Parish is a Catholic community of faith responding to the call of Jesus Christ through the proclamation of Scripture, the celebration of Eucharist, and in living the sacramental life of the Church. We are committed to responding to each other through communities and ministries of faith and love, addressing our spiritual, social and educational needs. We believe that each of us is called to be a supportive, compassionate, and caring Christian witness in Mission Viejo, the Diocese of Orange and in the world. Offices and Ministries Parish Office Religious Education Youth Ministry Music Ministry Stephen Ministry Ministry To The Homebound Rosie O Brien Adult Faith Formation & RCIA St. Kilian Catholic Church Estanciero Drive, Mission Viejo, California Phone: (949) Fax: (949) MASS TIMES: Saturday Evening: 4:00 and 5:30 PM, Sunday: 6:00, 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 AM, 12:30 PM & 5:00 PM. Monday - Friday - 6:30 and 9:00 AM, Saturday 8:00 AM. Rev. Bruce Patterson, Pastor Rev. Wayne Adajar, Parochial Vicar Assisting Priests: Rev. Dan Wilder, Rev. Larry Gibson, Rev. Jerry Walker, Monsignor Jack Campbell and Rev. Chrysostom Baer. Deacon Bob Kelleher and Deacon Mark Martin SERRA CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Quad-Parish School) Antonio Parkway Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Phone: (949) school. org Angeline Trudell, President Mrs. Carol Reiss, Principal, Grades K-4, Mrs. Catherine Muzzy, Principal, Grades 5-8 Sacraments Reconciliation/Confession Wednesday: 7:00 PM & Saturday: 2:00 PM Infant Baptism Call the Parish Center for information Marriage Contact Parish Priest at least six (6) months prior to Marriage Anointing of The Sick Contact the Parish Center Eucharistic Adoration: Daily: end of the 6:30 AM Mass till just prior to 9:00 AM Mass First Friday: 7:00 AM Friday to 8:00 AM Saturday Funeral Call the Parish Center for information

2 Page 2 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor s Page...By your endurance you will gain your lives. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The reason why these verses of St. Luke's gospel were chosen for today's Mass is that the Church wants us all to do a bit of spiritual stock-taking this morning. As next Sunday will be the special feast day of the Kingship of Christ, today's Mass is really the last of our liturgical year. We begin our new liturgical year, the First Sunday of Advent, on next Sunday week. To help us to be honest with ourselves in our stock-taking we are reminded today that this world will come to an end one day. We do not know when or how but that end will come. It will be followed immediately by the general judgment. Christ will come in power and glory to judge the whole human race. Each one will receive the sentence he merited while on earth. The just will enter with him into eternal glory. The wicked will go to their place of suffering, sorrow and remorse. Long before that day comes everyone of us here present today, will already have faced his or her own particular judgment. It is this judgment which will seal our eternal fate. It is on this judgment that we should try to concentrate this morning. It is to help and encourage us to do just this, that the church brings the thought of the end of the world before our minds. The end of this world will come for each one of us when we draw our last breath. How will we stand in God's sight when that moment comes? An eternity of happiness or grief will depend on our spiritual state at that moment. The thought of death is a frightening thought for most people. They would rather put it far from their minds, but of all the other things that can possibly happen to them on this earth death is the one and only certainty. It would be utter folly then to try to ignore it or forget it. It is not the moment or the circumstances or the fact itself of death that matters. The vast majority, even of those dying of a slow illness, do not know that they are on the point of death. What matters is the judgment which follows death. How will we fare in that? Each one of us can put the following simple question to himself this very moment. How would I fare if I were called before the judgment seat of God today? The best of us would certainly prefer to be better prepared. There is so much good I have left undone, so many faults for which I have not atoned properly, so many uncharitable thoughts about my friends and neighbors in my mind, so many acts of charity I kept postponing, so many acts of thanksgiving and praise I have not made to my loving God. What of those who have even more serious sins on their consciences? Over two hundred thousand people will leave this world between now and midnight. If we were called, and we have no guarantee that we will not be called today, could we dare to face our judgment in our present state? "Today if you hear God's voice harden not your heart" the scripture warns us. Today you have heard him speak to you. He has reminded you that your end is coming, that you should put your spiritual accounts in order. This is an act of God's mercy. He does not need you, It is you who need him. Your eternal future will depend on whether you listen to his call today, as tomorrow may be too late. You can put your accounts straight this very day. Why take a risk with your own eternal welfare? The Christian who wants to die in the state of grace, that is, in the friendship of God (and can there be any real Christian who would not want to?) has but one way of making sure of this. He is to try to live always in God's friendship. The man who does this by living his Christian life daily need not fear death. It may be a sudden death, but it will never be an unprovided-for death. by Father Kevin O Sullivan, O.F.M. *Father Kevin was professor of Sacred Scripture at Christ the King Seminary and St. Bonaventure University in N.Y. and later in the National Seminary, Pretoria, South Africa and as a pastoral priest in Ireland. For more reading, please go to Website

3 St. Kilian Catholic Church Page 3 PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR SUNDAY MASSES As a reminder, parking is NOT allowed in the Walgreens parking lot. Also, do not park along Montanoso, where the No Parking signs are. It is imperative that we do not park in our neighbors parking lots on Sundays or on other Mass days, or for any services and major events. These parking restrictions are in force now and at all times. Please be considerate. It is absolutely vital that we abide by these restrictions and thereby respect the wishes of our neighbors and the laws of our city. THANK YOU for your patience and your cooperation!!! Bringing Christmas Joy to Children Once again as part of the St. Kilian Food Pantry Christmas distribution we will be giving gifts to children in need. This gift distribution has been a success in the past due to your overwhelming generosity. With many families struggling during this tough economy, your donation will help to brighten their spirits. Any donation is greatly appreciated. Please do not wrap gifts. No time to shop?... Cash and check donations are appreciated too and we will do the shopping for you. Here are some suggestions: Diapers size 3-5 Fleece Blankets Crayons and Coloring Books Dolls, Toy Trucks and Cars Craft Sets, Games Books, Balls and Movie Tickets Donation Drop Off: November 23 & 24 (Sat/Sun) November 30 and December 1 (Sat/Sun) December 7 & 8 (Sat/Sun) after December 3 &5 (Tuesday/Thursday) 4pm to 7pm December 10 & 12 (Tuesday/Thursday) 4pm to 7pm Gift Distribution will be on December 14 PARISH FINANCIALS September 2013 Budget Actual Surplus / (Shortage) Sundays/Holy Days $ 81,000 $ 96,928 $ 15,928 Capital (Pink) $ 15,000 $ 19,982 $ 4,982 Building Fund $ 15,000 $ 39,343 * $ 24,343 * * Due to multiple one-time, large donations. Year To Date (July 2013 through June 2014) Sundays/Holy Days $252,000 $288,400 $ 36,400 Capital (Pink) $ 45,000 $ 57,438 $ 12,438 Building Fund $ 55,000 $127,777 * $ 72,777 * * Due to multiple one-time, large donations.

4 Page 4 Monday, November 18, :30am All Souls 9:00am John L. Hubbell & Richard Collins Tuesday, November 19, :30am John Maggetti & Gerard Varni 9:00am All Souls Wednesday, November 20, :30am All Souls 9:00am Robert Methe & Sam and Phyllis DeFrisco Thursday, November 21, :30am Int. of Christopher, Ligaya and Victor Teodoro & Joyce Eller 9:00am All Souls Friday, November 22, :30am All Souls 9:00am Daniel Porche, William Feeney & Rose Bencivenga Saturday, November 23, :00am All Souls 4:00pm Paula Zambito & Martha Nancy Thao Nguyen 5:30pm Donna Emrich & Eddie Brown Sunday, November 24, :00am Jonathan DeLucca & Harold Healy 7:30am Sophia Smoljan & Justine Prentice 9:00am Lori Colombana & Linda Bibona 10:45am All Souls 12:30pm Joseph Tingle & Elenore Cwieka 5:00pm The Parishioners of St. Kilian Church Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings Week of November 18, 2013 Monday 1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, Psalm 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158 Luke 18:35-43 Tuesday 2 Maccabees 6:18-31 Psalm 3:2-7 Luke 19:1-10 Wednesday 2 Maccabees 7:1, Psalm 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b & 15 Luke 19:11-28 Thursday 1 Maccabees 2:15-29 Psalm 50:1b-2, 5-6, Luke 19:41-44 Friday 1 Maccabees 4:36-37, Chronicles 29:10-12a-d Luke 19:45-48 Saturday 1 Maccabees 6:1-13 Psalm 9:2-4 & 6, 16 & 19 Luke 20:27-40 Sunday 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalm 122:1-5 Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Every Friday Night 7:00 8:00 pm Rosary Chaplet of Divine Mercy Benediction While we always want to encourage friendship and fellowship, we ask everyone to be considerate of those who are praying in Church before and after Mass.

5 St. Kilian Catholic Church Page 5 4:00pm: 5:30pm: SATURDAY, November 23rd Amanda Hays, Jordan Bonanno Joseph Liebl, Jimmy Liebl, Reanna Liebl SUNDAY, November 24th 6:00am: Volunteer 7:30am: Peter Nguyen Erin Doolin Candace Pham 9:00am; Anthony VerBurg, Christopher VerBurg, Joey VerBurg 10:45am Mckenna Etheridge, Jamie Blackburn Madison Anstead 12:30pm: Brad Nitinthorn, Krysta Nitinthorn, Sofia Montoya 5:00pm: Volunteer ANNUAL RECOGNITION OF ALTAR SERVERS MASS Save the date for Next Year Saturday, November 15th, 2014, 10:00 A.M. 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, please feel free to contact the Diocese of Orange Vocations Office at (714) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This Week at St. Kilian SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY November Mass 6:00am; 7:30am; 9:00am; 10:45am; 12:30pm Confessions 7:00pm 8:00am Confessions 2:00pm Mass 5:00pm Holy Hour 7:00pm 4:00pm & 5:30pm Mass 6:00am; 7:30am; 9:00am; 10:45am; 12:30pm Baptisms 2:00pm Mass 5:00pm Confessions 7:00pm Thanksgiving Day Parish Offices Closed Parish Offices Closed Holy Hour 7:00pm 8:00am Confessions 2:00pm 4:00pm & 5:30pm

6 Page 6 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Prayers... PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN OVERSEAS: Afghanistan: Craig Labistre, Robert Charles Holmes, Jr., Andrew Marrett, Jason Pallotta, Michael Marshall, Alfredo Samson Jr., Caleb Ainley, Jordan Franco, Adam O Neill, Robert Blonski-Clark. Bahrain: Christian Goodnow. England: Kyle Hunt, Matthew Plakos. Germany: Austen Swaim, Andrew Hill. Isle of Crete: Richard Erk, III. Japan: Vince Ramos, Robert Ortiz. Home! Jill A. Rough, Thanks Be To God! To include a family members name serving overseas, please contact: Carolyn mcnamaracarolyn@yahoo.com. Those who are sick: Patricia Fitzmaurice, Gloria Gorney, Jan Brick, Marie Ward, Sharon Nestor, Matt Flood, Maria Marero, Tom Judge, Bill Morris, Dick Holmes, Jeanne Lussier, Joseph DeVarer, Maria DeVarer, Jeannette Grelck, Marie Kenney, Tyler Karp, Mallory, Courtney K., S. Haggerty, Dorothy Ortiz, Cindy Robinson, Julie Tompkins, Stephanie Shekerlian, Frank Semelsberger, Nichole VerBurg, Carmen Jones, Jo Makin, Shirley Hayes, James Derum, Dolores Rodarte, Tom Greeley, Vincent Madigan, Leona Schmidt, Bob Dean, Andrew Bold, Patrick Norris, Judy Anderson, Angie Carrillo, David Colby, Angel Fuentes, Ann Marie Walker, Margie Spalenka, Joanne Siow, Angelina Reyes Lambaren, Peggy Bivens, Stephen Hines, Patricia Drennen, Elizabeth Helmuth, Gary Nolen, Shellie Sorrentino, Florencio Flores, Joe O Brien, Jonathan Hardy, Shirlee Firestone, Frank Semelsberger, Rick Sutton, Janis Shekerlian, Mark Jennings, Dharma Colon, the K Family. Those who have died: Elizabeth Martin, Mary Higgins, Marion Deck, Frank Manard, Anthony Dale Hill, Maurice McGrath, Margaret Frances Gilroy, Manny Valeriano, Aguileo Flores, Jean King, Michael McKenna, Francesca Noe, Marie Kenefick, Gary Nolen, Dennis O Connor, Frederick Nove, Nancy Ann Farfan, Mario Barrios, Enrique Battel, Ann Rinaldi, Maria Alaniz, Margot Bolich, Larry Walker (brother of Father Jerry Walker), Bette Patino, Milton Lonnee, Dennis O Connor, Joseph Clark, Maria Commodore, Virginia Bojak, Seri Takeda, Charles Galaway. ST. KILIAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN The St. Kilian Council of Catholic Women will be holding its annual Holiday Basket Opportunity drawing on Sunday, November 24. Tickets are on sale this weekend November 16th and 17th outside after Mass. Get your tickets today! A small piece of our St. Kilian Church history is now available! Crosses made from the old St. Kilian church pews are available for purchase at $20 each at the Parish Office Front Desk. There is a limited supply so purchase yours today! Make checks payable to Knights of Columbus. All proceeds will go to St. Kilian parish.

7 St. Kilian Catholic Church Page 7...and Petitions CAREER TRANSITION MINISTRY Are you unemployed, about to be laid off, thinking of changing your career, or looking for help? Are you frustrated with the job search and wondering why God is testing you? If you answered yes, the St. Kilian Career Transition Ministry welcomes you to join this group. Through faith and love we help each other make the best of a trying and challenging time. We invite you to attend the meeting on Thursday, November 21st at 7:00 p.m. in room #12 located in the Parish Center. We are also looking for employers or any parish members that may know of any employment opportunities or information that will help others in their search for employment? We need your help. Please contact the ministry. For information contact: Jim Graver (949) careerministry@earthlink.net St. Kilian s Moms Ministry Next Weekly Gathering Wednesday, November 20 After 9am Mass 11:15am Upstairs in the Parish Center OPERATION CHRISTMAS SPIRIT 2013 Please help us bring the Christmas Spirit to the incarcerated men, women, minors, their families and loved ones by donating Christmas cards and stamps. Last year, Catholic Detention Ministry passed out nearly 7,000 Christmas cards with stamped envelopes to inmates and minors incarcerated in the Orange County jails and juvenile facilities. To keep the Spirit alive this year we need more Christmas cards and first class or Forever stamps. The cards should reflect our love for Jesus through the celebration of his Holy birth. Please mail or bring the cards and stamps to us at: Office of Restorative Justice/Catholic Detention Ministry 1820 W. Orangewood Ave., Suite 101 Orange CA Your generous support is greatly appreciated. For more information about us, check out our web site: INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) offers free tax preparation assistance to low-to-moderate income households. Our parish is partnering with VITA and the IRS to provide this important service beginning in January. Similar to the program offered to seniors, VITA is available to those in need regardless of age. Volunteers are needed now!! Full training provided. Single day workshops will be offered here at St Kilian on November 23, December 14, & 21, January 4 & 11. If you want to make a difference, become a volunteer. Contact the Parish or Fred ************* CATHOLIC CHARITIES AUXILIARY Women who assist Catholic Charities of Orange County (CCOC) with fundraising, community service & extending God s love. All Women of the Diocese are cordially invited to attend the General Meeting, November 25, 2013 at 9:30 am. Breakfast food will be served. General Meetings are held at Catholic Charities of Orange County offices, 1820 East 16 th Street (corner of 17 th and Cabrillo), Santa Ana, CA 92701, Speaker: Sr. Eymard Flood, O.S.C., Director of Religious and Consecrated Life in the Diocese of Orange. Sister will be leading us in a Thanksgiving Reflection. Please be generous and bring canned goods, laundry detergents, diapers and dry foods such as cereal, rice and pasta to be given to the poor in our area. Save the Date: Thursday, May 22, Catholic Women of the Year Luncheon will be held at the Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa. Contact Francene Watkins: Francene41@sbcglobal.net

8 Page 8 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time SKY stands for St. Kilian Youth. SKY is where the teens of our parish share their faith and have lots of fun. SKY NEWS God always gives us so much. How can we give back? Join us in the hall November 17th following 5pm Mass as we give thanks to God for His goodness and discover the many ways we can share that goodness with others. It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving. - Mother Teresa Are you a high school student and new member of the St. Kilian family? If so, St. Kilian Youth group would love to invite you to our very special "Welcome To Sky" night happening December 8th. Come celebrate Mass with us at 5pm and then join us right after for a fun-filled youth night. Confirmation I students are highly encouraged to come. Food, fun, fellowship. Mark your Google calendar! We will be having our Christmas SKY, Sunday, December 15th at 6pm. CONFIRMATION 1 NEWS: Sponsor Event is Sunday, November 17, 2013 from 2-6 pm and includes Mass. Begin your SKY and service experience elements as soon as possible. Watch the bulletin for SKY dates and Service Opportunities. Please call Youth Ministry if you have any questions. CONFIRMATION 2 NEWS: Confirmation 2 Service Projects have begun. Contact the Youth Ministry Office if you have not signed up for a project. Contact Youth Ministry to sign up for the January 31- February 2, 2014 retreat ASAP. 1st Faith and Fun for Catholic Families was Fantastic! Thanks to Pam Elliott who helped plan and present the first of our Independent Study community faith sharing sessions for this year. Our group of over 40 parents and their children learned about special people in our Church family-our SAINTS and how they were ordinary people who loved God and lived Holy lives. Next month s theme is ADVENT. We will share some thoughts on how to celebrate the season and prepare for the coming of Jesus. Each child will make their own Advent Wheel to remember the theme of each week of this Holy Season. Join us after the 10:45 AM Mass in Rooms 11 & 12 for our next session on Sunday December 1. If you have any questions or would like to a part of this new group, contact the RE Office at or skre@cox.net. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to assist SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN The Office of Religious Education offers Sacramental Preparation and weekly faith formation classes for children with Special Needs. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to assist during class time. If anyone has experience working with Special Needs children or adults and would like to help, please contact the RE Office. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to assist Children s Liturgy of the Word Do you love children and want them to know and love God? Your help is needed with our Children s Liturgy of the Word. Children are dismissed during Mass at 10:45 AM and 5 PM for the readings of the day and a short discussion. Volunteers do not teach but facilitate and encourage discussions about the readings and how they relate to our lives. The commitment is only about 20 minutes once a month. Please contact the RE office if you are interested in helping with this ministry. LIKE the St. Kilian Confirmation page on facebook or friend request SKY Kilian on facebook to keep up to date on all the happenings with St. Kilian Youth and Confirmation! RE Class Schedule NOVEMBER Grades 1-8-Circle of Grace Safety Presentations Thanksgiving Week NO RE Pre-K & Kind., Grades 1-8 & Special Ed skygroup@cox.net skre@cox.net

9 St. Kilian Catholic Church Page 9 Love came down at Christmas BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR JESUS Saturday December 7, 9-11 AM, St. Kilian Church Hughes Hall For children and families, Kindergarten-6th grades $5.00 per child includes refreshments, craft and goodie bag DONATION: NEW board games, toys or books Children s Choir leading Caroling Hosted by Confirmation 2 Candidates Sponsored by the RE Office (949) or skre@cox.net Flyers in the Hall and the RE Office GREAT RESOURCE! Check out for access to Catholic prayers and practices, Take-Home pages, Adult Spirituality, current events, interactive games and much more! We know that by working together we all benefit. If you have any questions, please contact our office. skre@cox.net (949) SERRA CATHOLIC SCHOOL ~ A MINISTRY OF ST. KILIAN CHURCH NEW FAMILY ADMISSIONS for TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN thru 8 th Grade Serra Catholic School will be kicking off an Early Admissions Meet and Greet on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from 6:30PM-8:00PM at Serra Catholic School. The Meet and Greet is an informal opportunity for prospective families to meet our President and Principals, as well as other staff members, and view some of our classrooms. The application instructions for Early Admissions decisions will be available at the Meet and Greet on November 19 th. Children are welcome to attend the Meet and Greet! IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TK (Transitional Kindergarten) or KINDERGARTEN APPLICANTS TO SERRA: New Incoming Transitional Kindergarten applicants must be 5 years old by December 1, New Incoming Kindergarten applicants must be 5 years old by September 1, All incoming Kindergarten students will need to be screened for Kindergarten developmental readiness prior to formal acceptance. Kindergarten assessments are by appointment only. Cubby Corner Cub Scouts Pack 714 At St. Kilian Parish Calling all First through Fifth Grade Boys! Come join the adventure of Scouting!! Cub Scouts is a fun-filled program for boys in grades one through five to learn, develop skills, build friendships, provide service to their community, deepen their faith, and most of all - have FUN!! Cub Scouting is a path for boys to learn to do their best in ALL aspects of their lives. It is a program for families to enjoy together and make memories for a lifetime. All Interested families are welcome! Calling all current and future Cub Scouts!! Here is Cub Scout Pack 714 s Calendar of FUN for boys and their whole families! Each event is an opportunity for recruiting new Cub Scouts. Bring a friend! NOVEMBER 2013 Sat., Nov. 23 from 9:30 11:30am Bike Rodeo and Raingutter Regatta at St. Kilian in lower parking lot Thur., Nov. 21 from 6:30 9:00pm Astronomy Night at Reilly Elementary School in Mission Viejo DECEMBER 2013 Mon., Dec. 2 6:45-7:30pm Pack Meeting at St. Kilian Church - Award presentation of Arrow of Light to Webelos II Sun., Dec. 8 Noon 3pm Caroling and Christmas Concert at Freedom Village in Lake Forest Contact info: Linda Shepard at Lindashep@yahoo.com home: ; cell: Please note that Serra Catholic School s main campus which is for grades TK-8 is located at Antonio Parkway in Rancho Santa Margarita. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Shirley Merchant in the Admissions office for Grades TK-8 at (949) ext. 123 or you may Admissions at smerchant@serraschool.org. Above dates do not include our Preschool s Admission procedures. If you are interested in applying for our Preschool Program which is located in Ladera Ranch, please contact Mrs. Toni Botterill at (949) For additional information regarding Serra Catholic School, please visit our website at

10 Page 10 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Ministries... EUCHARIST TO THE HOMEBOUND Rosie O Brien ROSARY GROUP MONDAY NIGHT Call Women s AA 12 X 12 Alice Medjugorie Rosary Group Kathy At Home with the Word David Booth GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRY Kevin Gross STEPHEN MINISTRY Kimberly Bauer SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Marie Gomez Margaret Jenkins MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY Tom or Denise Campione 949/ TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY For more information please call or Eucharistic Ministers pray, share the Word, bring the Eucharist and friendship to the homebound. Come join us in the Parish Center at 6:00 pm for dedication to our Blessed Mother. Thursdays 9:30 am in the Parish Center Pray the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, and share special intentions. Join us after the 9:00 Mass on Wednesday mornings as we come together to become more familiar with the Word. Strives to assist those parishioners who are in need of transportation to Mass, doctor appointments, etc. Stephen Ministers care for people facing tough times. A Pastoral Ministry dedicated to helping us grow spiritually and deepening our relationship with God. A 90 minute study each Monday night at 7:00pm in the Parish Center Rooms 8 & 9. All are welcome! The weekly Tuesday morning study meets at 9:30 am in the parish hall. Everyone is welcome to attend. MUSIC MINISTRY SINGERS AND INSTRUMENTALISTS You are invited to join the St. Kilian Music Ministry as we praise the Lord through music. Rehearsal Times: Adult Choir: Thursdays at 7:15 p.m. Children s Choir: Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Fil-Am Choir: Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Grace Notes (young adults): Thursdays at 5:45 p.m. Instrumental Musicians: 2 nd and 4 th Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Shine Down (for teens in high school): Sundays at 3:30 p.m. Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound Eucharistic Ministers to the homebound are always in need. This very rewarding ministry serves those who can no longer come to Mass and receive the Eucharist. Please consider helping at this time. For information call Rosie O Brien at 949/ Securing Your Life By Your Perseverance "If God allows you to undergo trials, He does so not in order that you give up or become discouraged in your endeavors but to overcome the obstacles that lay before you. "S.C. Biela, Behold, I Stand at the Door and Knock (Ft. Collins, CO: IAMF, 2005), 44.

11 St. Kilian Catholic Church Page 11 Tickets on Sale NOW! Have you bought your tickets? Don t wait! They re going fast! Matthew Kelly is coming to St. Kilian! Friday, January 10, 7 PM- 10:45 PM Are you aching for more? Do you want to experience your faith more deeply? Then don't miss YOUR Passion & Purpose Live experience!! Draw closer to God, deepen your understanding of His plan for your life, and gain a renewed passion to live that plan out. Don't wait! Buy your tickets today! (They make great Christmas gifts for friends, family, and even yourself!) Living Every Day with Passion & Purpose Live is presented by internationally acclaimed speaker and author Matthew Kelly and critically acclaimed recording artist Eliot Morris. Matthew Kelly has dedicated his life to helping people and organizations become the-best-versionof-themselves. His books have been published in twenty-five languages, have appeared on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller lists, and have sold in excess of seven million copies. Don t miss this opportunity to gain clearer insight into the life God has created for you! Buy your tickets today! To Purchase Tickets Go to: or Questions? Write to parishevents@stkilianchurch.org FLS International at Saddleback Community College Homestays Needed EXPERIENCE THE WORLD FROM YOUR HOME! Share your home with international students. Our students are from various countries around the world and are studying English 4 weeks or longer at our site located at Saddleback Community College. They are looking to better their English skills, learn more about American life, and culture through staying with Americans. FLS International is currently looking for families who: - are interested in cultures, languages and people - are excited about providing a student with an unforgettable lifetime experience - can provide a room with a bed and closet/dresser for a student -live near Saddleback Community College Families will be compensated $600 to $650 per month per student, plus $100 referral bonuses. Contact Monique now to begin the international experience! Phone: flssaddlebackhousing@fls.net Marguerite Parkway Mission Viejo, CA FLS International Saddleback College Community Education

12 Page 12 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time News and Notes Annual Membership Drive The Knights of Columbus Council at St. Kilian Church welcomes all men of the Parish who are practicing Catholics to join them during this weekend s annual membership drive. Come learn about the many exciting and rewarding opportunities to serve God and our Parish within the Mission Viejo community. Look for a special table outside after Mass today and see what it is all about! The Knights look forward to seeing you. Thank you to California Pizza Kitchen for a successful Philantropizza Program Fundraiser. We raised $2, which will go toward our building fund. We truly are blessed to have restaurants that enjoy having St. Kilian Church be participants in their dining fundraisers. Because of the success of this particular event, we have been asked to participate again next year! Thank you! FUNDRAISER COMING EVENTS Dec 11th Oggi s, Mission Viejo Jan 15th CPK, Mission Viejo Feb 19th & 20th Ruby s Diner, Mission Viejo Mall

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16 Thanksgiving Food Drive The holidays are just around the corner and your donations are desperately needed. Turkeys! Turkeys! Turkeys! Donated TURKEYS will be accepted for ONE WEEK only at the following times: Nov. 18th 22nd, Monday through Friday 8:30 am TO 12 Noon Nov. 19th, Tuesday 4-7 pm Nov. 21st, Thursday 4-7pm This is the only time we can accept turkeys. Cash donations are always welcome and will help purchase produce and other perishables. ITEMS NEEDED: Thank you so much for your help!! Canned vegetables Canned fruits Canned tuna or chicken Canned soup Pasta Spaghetti sauce Canned tomatoes Peanut butter Jelly Coffee/tea Rice Dry beans Cake mixes Juice Cereal Oatmeal Cooking oil Flour Sugar Toothpaste/toothbrushes Soap/deodorant Toilet paper Paper towels Cleaning supplies