Volume 12, Week 45 November 8, 2015 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Times Office Numbers Sacraments Saturday Evening: 4:30pm Sunday: 7:00, 9:00, 10:45am, 12:30 & 5:00pm Monday - Friday: 6:30 and 9:00am Adoration daily from 7-9 am Saturday: 8:00am Parish Office 586-4440 Religious Education 586-4550 Youth Ministry 586-7803 Music Ministry 586-8414 Fax 454-1043 Eucharist to the Homebound 380-1972 Reconciliation Wednesday: 7:00pm and Saturday: 8:45am Infant Baptism, Anointing of the Sick, Funerals Call the Parish Office Marriage Call Parish at least 6 months prior to Marriage Quinceañera Call the Parish Office 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. 26872 Estanciero Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Phone: (949)586-4440 Fax: (949)454-1043 www.stkilianmissionviejo.org
Page 2 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Thanksgiving Day Mass Thursday November 26th 9 a.m. EVERYONE WELCOME! Parishioners, families and friends are invited to attend and participate in this special Eucharistic Celebration on Thanksgiving Day. What better way to start our traditional day of thanks than by attending Mass together as a family? This family friendly Mass will include Religious Education children and their families reading and bringing up the gifts. Everyone is invited to bring something they plan to serve at their Thanksgiving feast to be blessed. We also are collecting donations for our FOOD PANTRY. O give thanks unto the Lord for He is good. Psalm 118:29 In honor of National Caregiver s Month, please join us for our First Annual Mass for the Caregivers Thursday, November 19th St. Kilian Church Whether you care for a family member, a friend, either as a volunteer or a professional, please join us at a Mass to celebrate, bless and thank you for all that you do.
St. Kilian Catholic Church Page 3 St. Kilian Parish Clergy Rev. Bruce Patterson, Pastor Rev. Paul Vu, J.C.L., Parochial Vicar Assisting Priests: Rev. Jim Dunning Rev. Larry Gibson Rev. Jerry Walker Msgr. Jack Campbell Rev. Chrysostom Baer Deacon Bob Kelleher Deacon Mark Martin St. Kilian Altar Server of the Year Jacob Holt Congratulations to Jacob Holt, St. Kilian Altar Server of the Year. Awarded at the Annual Recognition of Altar Servers Mass on November 7, 2015 at St. Columban Church. Way to go, Jacob! SERRA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Preschool 8th Grade Our Parish School 23652 Antonio Parkway Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 Phone: (949) 888-1990 www.serraschool.org 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. Get a jump-start with a series of four Saturday workshops offered here at St. Kilian on the following dates: November 14th November 21st November 28th If you want to make a difference, become a volunteer. Contact Adela Ensley at 949-367-1427 or Fred Ramos, St. Kilian Site Coordinator at 949-793-5416. Weekly Parish Offering October 31/November 1, 2015 Cash/Checks $19,049 EFT 5,619* All Saints 1,374 All Souls 1,921 Total $27,963 In our parish budget, the Finance Council has determined that we need, on average, $27,303 per week in the Sunday collec on to cover our opera ng expenses. Thank you for your con nued generosity! *Weekly average over preceding three-month period.
Page 4 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings Week of November 9, 2015 Monday, November 9, 2015 6:30am All Souls 9:00am Margaret Wittenmeier, Fortunato Rivera & Lyman Clark Tuesday, November 10, 2015 6:30am Marilyn Sullens, John Mika & Frank Monard 9:00am All Souls Wednesday, November 11, 2015 6:30am Michael Hurn, Frank Krachun, John Hundley & Rita Plsek 9:00am All Souls Thursday, November 12, 2015 6:30am All Souls 9:00am Bob Dean, Louis Castillo, Rose Bencivenga & Carlos Rafael Rivas Friday, November 13, 2015 6:30am William Ylanan, Charlene Gray & Mary Regan 9:00am All Souls Saturday, November 14, 2015 8:00am Ben Groscup, Joe Akkaoui, Jim Clark & John Mika 4:30pm All Souls Sunday, November 15, 2015 7:00am All Souls 9:00am Chet Hodkowski, Lori Colombana & Edward Knee 10:45am James F. Ward, Michael Hurn & Bita and Constantin Tomescu 12:30pm Joan Susan Walker, Paula Ahtye & Maria T. Orozco 5:00pm The Parishioners of St. Kilian Monday Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 Psalm 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17 John 2:13-22 Tuesday Wisdom 2:23-3:9 Psalm 34:2-3, 16-19 Luke 17:7-10 Wednesday Wisdom 6:1-11 Psalm 82:3-4, 6-7 Luke 17:11-19 Thursday Friday Wisdom 13:1-9 Psalm 19:2-5b Luke 17:26-37 Wisdom 7:22b-8:1 Psalm 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175 Luke 17:20-25 Saturday Wisdom 18:14-16; 19:6-9 Psalm 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43 Luke 18:1-8 Sunday Daniel 12:1-3 Psalm 16:5, 8-11 Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Mark 13:24-32 Marriage Banns II. Brad Giles and Andrea Jessen God the Only One to Rely On Faith is relying on nothing apart from God. We cannot rely on any of His gifts, only on Him alone, on His infinite power and infinite love. Tadeusz Dajczer, The Gift of Faith, 3rd. ed., (Ft. Collins, CO: IAMF, 2012), 31.
St. Kilian Catholic Church This Week @ St. Kilian Page 5 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 8 10 11 12 13 14 LAST DAY FOR BOOK NOOK Sales 9 Rosary 8:20 a.m. 6 p.m. Altar Server Training 6 p.m. Rosary Monday Night Bible Study Christians in Commerce 9:30 a.m. Bible Study Confirmation 1 9:30 a.m. Families of Nazareth 9:30 a.m. Share the Word 10 a.m. Mother s Ministry Pick Up Stix Fundraiser All Day 4 p.m. Rosary Group 9:40 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry 9:45 a.m. Rosary Group 6:30p.m. Depression & Anxiety Support Group 9 a.m. CCW Mass for the Deceased and Brunch 6-8 p.m. Movie Night Solo Parent Ministry Holy Hour Vita Training Knights of Columbus Recruitment Weekend 15 Knights of Columbus Recruitment Weekend 2:30-6 p.m. Confirmation 2 Sponsor Event 16 Rosary 8:20 a.m. 6 p.m. Rosary Monday Night Bible Study Christians in Commerce 17 9:30 a.m. Bible Study 18 9:30 a.m. Families of Nazareth 9:30 a.m. Share the Word 10 a.m. Mother s Ministry 4 p.m. Rosary Group 19 9:40 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry 9:45 a.m. Rosary Group 4-6:30 p.m. SKY Hangout 6:30p.m. Depression & Anxiety Support Group Symbolon Mass for the Caregivers 20 Holy Hour 21 Vita Training
Page 6 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Prayer Requests Please pray for... Those who are sick: Elodia Ricca John Cirrito Serena Madison Paul Reisdorf Steve Caporaso Carol Tomlinson Nancy Griffith Anne Marie Donohue David Jones Dolores Rodarte Jim Bold Gale Brick Rickie Karina Menezes Pamela Harvey Bishop Dominic Luong Mary Crow Kevin Gross Those who have died: Shirley Adams Martina Monzon Ofilia Angeles Jeff Holroyd Christopher Kraft Galo Grijalva Christopher Ruiz Rodolfo Santos Joker Arroyo Bob Salas Requests to add a loved one s name to the bulletin prayer lists should be made by email to mmack@stkilianchurch.org. Bulletin requests are due by Monday at noon due to publishing deadlines. The names of deceased or ill loved ones shall remain in the bulletin for one month (4 bulletins). The request may be renewed by emailing the request again. If you are interested in a Mass intention please contact the office to schedule the Mass. If you have any questions, please email or call 949-586-4440. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN OVERSEAS: Afghanistan: Zach Moreland, Stephen Bohanan, Renee Barrett, Adam O Neill, Jordan Franco, Robert Charles Holmes, Jr., Alfredo Samson Jr., Anjeli Nayar Bahrain: Christine Cawayan, Richard Erk, III Beirut: Christopher Centeno Djibouti, East Africa: Andrew Hill England: Kyle Hunt Japan: John Richmond, Vince Ramos Germany: Austen Swaim, Andrew Hill Hawaii: Robert Ortiz, Sara Hunt Iraq: Ryan Burke Okinawa: John Richmond San Diego: David Rehnberg South Dakota: Kyle Hunt Pacific: Theodore Bucierka To include a family member s name serving overseas, please email mmack@stkilianchurch.org VETERAN S DAY PRAYER Dear Lord, Today we honor our veterans, worthy men and women who gave their best when they were called upon to serve and protect their country. We pray that you will bless them, Lord, for their unselfish service in the continual struggle to preserve our freedoms, our safety, and our country s heritage, for all of us. Bless them abundantly for the hardships they faced, for the sacrifices they made for their many different contributions to America s victories over tyranny and oppression. We respect them, we thank them, we honor them, we are proud of them, and we pray that you will watch over these special people and bless them with peace and happiness. In Jesus name we pray; Amen. By Joanna Fuchs
St. Kilian Catholic Church Page 7 Knights of Columbus Council 6332 Annual Fund Raising Drive to support the Intellectually Disabled This Weekend November 7th & 8th Proceeds support Summer Camps. $1000 sends 1 person to camp. Donations of $1 from every person at All Masses will send 4 people to camp. Our Goal is $8000 or 8 people Summer Camps - All proceeds collected go directly to fund a series of weekend and week-long camps that benefit the Intellectually Disabled here in Orange County. These camps provide an environment where children and adults with disabilities can participate in activities which will enhance their skills, independence, confidence, and self-esteem. Participants experience a variety of social and educational activities including arts and crafts, music and dance, drama and journal, recreational games, field trips, and spiritual activities. One-on-one attention is provided throughout the day by young volunteers. Keep CHRIST in CHRISTmas Send Religious Christmas Cards Religious Christmas Cards will be on sale after each weekend Mass beginning this weekend and continuing through November 29th. Please stop by the Knights of Columbus table to view the large selection of Christmas Cards for sale. Cards now available in many languages, including Spanish and Tagalog. For questions or special orders, please call Mike Ensley at 949-367-1427. Look for the YELLOW aprons after each Mass for your opportunity to give. Make checks payable to: Knights of Columbus. Knights of Columbus Annual Membership Recruitment Drive November 14 and 15. If you re interested in helping those in need, serving our parish, growing in faith or obtaining exclusive access to top-rated insurance protection for your family, then the Knights of Columbus is the organization for you. Cardinal McIntyre Council 6332 will conduct a membership drive after each Mass on November 14 th and 15 th. Please consider joining our council. For more information visit Kofc.org, kofc6332, or contact Joe Alber, Membership Chairman at joealber1@gmail.com or call him at 949-636-9736. The Solo Parent Ministry (SPM) aims to support solo parents and their families in various aspects of their lives, namely spiritually, emotionally, practically and socially. This is achieved through a monthly social gathering and support group. We welcome all solo parents, of any age, whether separated, divorced, annulled, widowed or never married. Our next meeting is Friday, November 13th at For information, please contact Melissa at SoloParentMInistry@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/stkiliansoloparentministry
Page 8 Religious Education Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time NOVEMBER Nov. 9 & 10 Grades 1 & 2 Nov. 11 NO RE Grades 3 & 4 VETERAN S DAY SAINTS DAY MASS and TRUNKS or TREATS SAINTS and future Saints-here, there and everywhere! ALL Did you wonder what that beautiful light was that you saw shining from the top of St. Kilian hill on Saturday October 31... Well, it was coming from each and every child and adult that attended and participated in our All Saints Day Mass and Celebration! We had over 200 people, babies to eighties, attend our special Children s Mass and afterwards the children visited and received treats from the 15 tricked out trunks. Thanks to EVERYONE for supporting and participating in this special event. Our Youth did an excellent job proclaiming the Word, serving and bringing up the gifts during Mass. We are so grateful to our parents and parishioners for their donations and participation AND to our CONFIR- MATION STUDENTS for their help in the parking lot, cooking and serving our refreshments, handing out treats and helping clean up. The youth of our parish are outstanding role models for our children and we are so appreciative of their enthusiastic participation. We look forward to many other special events where we can let our light shine so that all can see the Glory of God reflected in all that we do! $5 ticket price includes: HOT DOGS, veggies & dip, chips, popcorn, drinks and dessert FREE RAFFLE PRIZE DRAWINGS FOOD PANTRY DONATION: Canned Soup~Pasta & Sauce~Cereal Bring a blanket & pillow or short lawn chair & a friend! Flyers are in the RE Office, Hall table and on our website. Volunteers and RAFFLE PRIZES needed (949) 586-4550 skre@cox.net St. Kilian RE Office presents... MOVIE NIGHT Friday November 13, 6-8 PM Hughes Hall For Kids in Kindergarten through Grade 6 (Younger kids can stay with parent) FEATURING: INSIDE OUT
St. Kilian Catholic Church Page 9 NEW FAMILY 2016-2017 ADMISSIONS For Preschool through 8th Grade Serra Catholic School welcomes all interested families to attend our Meet and Greet on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. located at Serra Catholic School in Rancho Santa Margarita. Children are welcome to attend! Applications are currently being accepted for the current 2015-2016 school year, as well! For additional information and to complete the online application, please visit our website at www.serraschool.org. Serra Catholic School s Season Tuition Assistance Luncheon Our parish school, Serra Catholic, announces its 3rd annual Tuition Assistance Luncheon. The event supports families in financial need at Serra, as well as The Marian Alliance of Schools: St. Anne Parish School, St. Joseph School and the School of Our Lady, all located in Santa Ana. Join us on Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 12:30-3:30 p.m., as our community comes together in support of this ministry. Early Bird registration is now open on the Serra website. Tickets are $80 by November 30, 2015 and $95 after that. For more information, reservations, or if you are interested in hosting a table, call the Advancement Office at 888-1990 X165. You can also register online by going to our homepage on our website (www.serraschool.org) under News and Announcements>Season Tuition Assistance Reservations.
Page 10 St. Kilian Council of Catholic Women Mass for Deceased Members Friday, November 13, 2015 9:00 a.m. Following Mass there will be a brunch in the Parish Hall. The menu consists of fresh fruit, assorted pastries, scrambled eggs with Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, peppers and Breakfast potatoes. Beverages include coffee, tea and juices. Catered by Kimberly Caters for You. We will have a speaker from the Sheriff s Department speaking about how to avoid scams. Cost is $16, payable to St. Kilian CCW. Please mail checks by November 9 to: Judy Still 23255 Alpine Mission Viejo, CA 92692 Questions? Please call Judy at 702-376-7321 Please join us in prayer to remember out deceased members. Cub Scouts Pack 714 At St. Kilian Parish For more information, please contact Linda Shepard (parishioner) at: Linda92shep@gmail.com or 949-770-6232 Cub Scouts is a fun-filled program for boys to learn, develop skills, build friendships, serve their community, deepen their faith, and most of all - have FUN!!! Cub Scouts is a family ministry that will makes memories for a lifetime. ***CORRECTION TO PACK MEETING DATE*** Monday, November 9-6:00 p.m. Pack Meeting at Reilly Elementary School, 24171 Pavion, Mission Viejo, CA (Off Jamboree and Olympiad). If raining, meeting will be at St. Kilian Parish Hall. This will be followed by Astronomy Night with OC Astronomers. All Scouts and parishioners are welcome! You may even bring your own telescope. Event will be cancelled if it rains or there is complete cloud cover. Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion? If you feel called to serve in this important ministry to the Liturgy, we encourage you to contact the Parish Office as we are looking for men and women who are interested in being trained as Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. You will be able to serve at the Liturgy that you already attend every Sunday. Contact us today so we can get you trained and you can begin serving. Contact the Parish Center at 949-586-4440 ext. 223. Altar Server Training Those interested in becoming Altar Servers or who are in need of additional training should plan to attend our upcoming training sessions (All new servers must attend 3 training sessions): Monday, November 9th Monday, November 23rd Monday, November 30th All training will be held in the church from 6-8:30 p.m. Please contact Monica or Cesar Yepes if you are interested in attending. Monica Yepes 949-244-4953 Cesar Yepes 949-230-4953 monicayepes79@gmail.com WELCOME to our NEW ALTAR SERVERS: Clare Calo Nathan Schrodt Kayden Kadri Jacob Steinberg Lily Muzzy Taree Sellers Lawrence Buhain Daniel DeJesus God bless you in your ministry!!!
St. Kilian Catholic Church Page 11 Do you know someone who is homebound, facing major surgery, receiving chemotherapy, dialysis, or is chronically ill or lonely??? Perhaps they would like a beautiful prayer shawl or lap blanket knitted or crocheted by one of our Prayer Shawl Ministry members and blessed by one of our priests. Prayers are said for the one who will receive the shawl by the one making the shawl. The shawls and blankets are free for the asking. Please feel free to request one by filling out a Request Form in the Parish Office. Thank you! Guess Who s Coming to Dinner? Thursday, November 19th St. Kilian Church Topic: Episode 8 Why Do I need the Church? The Mystery of the Catholic Church Video, discussion and Q & A If you are interested in meeting new people at St. Kilian, sign up today for Guess Who s Coming to Dinner. Small groups are forming to host relaxed, informal opportunities to get to know fellow parishioners. Forms are available in the Parish and on-line at www.stkilianmissionviejo,org. Food Bank October 2015 Philantropizza @ California Pizza Kitchen 25513 Marguerite Parkway Mission Viejo Cards now available in the Parish Office, good through December 27, 2015. Each me you dine and use your card 20% of the bill comes back to St. Kilian Church Building Fund. You must have a card for us to receive credit. DINING FUNDRAISERS 325 Families Served 1415 Individuals Served 542 Mobile Food Pantry 21 Homeless Served 1978 Total People Served!!! November 11, 2015 Pick Up Stix, Mission Viejo December 10, 2015 High Park Tap House, MV January 6, 2016 Tutto Fresco, RSM February 3, 2016 Don Jose, Laguna Hills
Page 12 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time COMING SOON! Spanish Mass As Father Bruce mentioned a few weeks ago, we will be adding a Spanish Mass to our Sunday Mass schedule as part of our Parish response to the Jubilee Year of Mercy announced by Pope Francis. We are looking for Spanish speakers who would like to be a part of planning these liturgies. We need lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Sacristans,Altar Servers as well as anyone else who would be interested in this new and exciting liturgy. Please contact the Parish Center if you are interested. Muchas Gracias. A speaker from Olive Crest will be speaking next weekend at several Masses to provide information about the services they provide to the Foster Care community. A representative will be available to answer any questions you might have about becoming involved in Foster Care.
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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. 16th 20th, Monday through Friday 8:30 am TO 12 Noon Nov. 17th, Tuesday 4-7 pm Nov. 19th, Thursday 4-7pm Due to limited freezer space, 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 Paper towels/toilet paper Cleaning supplies Diapers