Volume 12, Week 30 July 26, 2015 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 SERRA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Preschool 8th Grade Our Parish School 23652 Antonio Parkway Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 Phone: (949) 888-1990 www.serraschool.org Mass Times 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 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor s Page Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, BETTER LATE THAN NEVER (I HOPE) The last several weeks have been strange, even by my standards. Preaching against the assisted suicide bill and the Supreme Court s validation of same-gender marriages led to a firestorm of criticism, walk-outs, and even heckling, so much so that I realized that something has gone off the rails. Why would so many professing Catholics be outraged by the Church s position on topics which only a few years ago would have been presumptive no-brainers? Clearly, I thought, everyone knows that same sex unions do not have the same fecundity as male-female unions, and allowing physicians to actively kill patients is morally reprehensible. But these days, the People of God frequently choose to oppose or ignore Church teaching on any number of topics, and they re not shy about it. How did we ever get here? It s hard to say for certain. We might blame pop culture, I suppose, or demographic changes, or poor catechesis or any number of potential factors. I suspect it s a combination of things, and I m more than willing to accept my fair share of the blame, because in retrospect, I doubt that I ve spent enough time explaining Church doctrine. It usually only comes up in the confessional, in counseling, or during specific classes, so it appears that we now have a significant disconnect between the Magisterium and folks in the pews. How do we get back on track? For people who have firmly decided that the Church is wrong, I don t know that we can do anything. Docility to the Holy Spirit is lacking in these cases, and praying for our dissenting brothers and sisters is probably all we can do. For those who have given their wholehearted consent to Church teaching and have accepted it as guided by Christ, no additional catechesis is needed. But I m beginning to think that the number of people who believe and trust Christ s Church but wrestle with certain doctrines is fairly large, and it s to these conscientious, sincere, struggling people that I want to direct more effort, both in preaching and teaching. We have already implemented a major part of that effort by subscribing the parish to Symbolon, an extensive online catechetical resource available to all parishioners. Instructions on signing up are in the bulletin. It s a great way to get reintroduced to solid, basic Catholic doctrine. We ll also be including more opportunities for catechesis throughout the year, putting together new series of talks both in the Fall and Spring, so keep an eye out for those as we develop them. I ll also use the Pastor s Page more frequently to discuss these topics in greater depth, so keep an eye out for that. Where appropriate, we ll also attempt to address such issues homiletically, but realize that, in deference to parents with small children, we re not always as free to speak as frankly and directly as we might prefer. At the end of the day, nothing we do can ease everyone s qualms, but at least we ll have made a good faith effort to more clearly and completely articulate Church teaching. May all receive it in good faith with open and willing hearts. Fr. Bruce
St. Kilian Catholic Church Page 3 MISSING GREEN WAGON Have you seen our green wagon? The Food Pantry is missing a green wagon which is used to assist in the moving of groceries and other Food Pantry items. If you have the wagon, please return it. If you have any information about its whereabouts, please call the Front Office at 949-586-4440. St Kilian Food Pantry Monthly Food Drive NEXT WEEKEND!!! (August 1 & 2) Drop off your donations at the tables outside after Mass or drop off at the Parish Office anytime during the week. The St. Kilian Food Pantry provides groceries to people in need each week. Cash donations are always welcome. Thank you. Your generosity is much appreciated. If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, please contact the Parish Office at 949-586-4440. Adults who have not been baptized as well as those who are in need of First Holy Communion or Confirmation are encouraged to inquire. Please consider this opportunity to explore Catholicism and fully initiate into the Faith. Weekly Parish Offering July 18/19, 2015 Cash/Checks $18,092 EFT 5,524* Total $23,616 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. Now that the Diocesan goal has been met, 100% of all future contributions will be returned to St. Kilian as a rebate and will be allocated toward the Building Fund.
Page 4 Monday, July 27, 2015 6:30am Anita Esparza & Charles Leskowicz 9:00am Mary Therese Thornton & Charles M. White Tuesday, July 28, 2015 6:30am Int. of the Daguerre-Ford Family and the Van Auken Family 9:00am Marge Lindemann & James O Brien Wednesday, July 29, 2015 6:30am Lorene Price & Dixie King 9:00am Frances Booth & Dick Bonds Thursday, July 30, 2015 6:30am Deceased Relatives and Friends of Daguerre-Ford Family & Clara Tolle 9:00am Arthur Hugar & Christina Yang Friday, July 31, 2015 6:30am Cindy Stoker & John O Shea 9:00am Alvera Frisco & Edith Sachs Saturday, August 1, 2015 8:00am Victoria Barretto & John Posepanko 4:30pm Aceles Peters & Jacob Trong Nguyen and Therese Bay Huynh Sunday, August 2, 2015 7:00am Francis and Mildred Gillet & Thomas and Theresa Pham 9:00am Int. of Wayne and Merry Williams & For All Who were fully Initiated at the Easter Vigil 10:45am Marcelo Dager & Bernardo Posadas 12:30pm Dolores McGraw & Milliane Valk 5:00pm The Parishioners of St. Kilian Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings Week of July 26, 2015 Monday Exodus 32:15-24,30-34 Psalm 106:19-23 Matthew 13:31-35 Tuesday Exodus 33:7-11;34:5b-9,28 Psalm 103:6-13 Matthew 13:36-43 Wednesday Exodus 34:29-35 Psalm 99:5-7,9 John 11:19-27 Thursday Exodus 40:16-21,34-38 Psalm 84:3-6a,8a,11 Matthew 13:47-53 Friday Leviticus 23:1,4-11,15-16,27,34b-37 Psalm 81:3-6,10-11b Matthew 13:54-58 Saturday Leviticus 25:1,8-17 Psalm 67:2-3,5,7-8 Matthew 14:1-12 Sunday Exodus 16:2-4,12-15 Psalm 78:3-4,23-25,54 Ephesians 4:17,20-24 John 6:24-35 Marriage Banns The Food Pantry needs BAGS!!! If you have any grocery bags, either plastic or paper, please drop them off at the Parish Center. III. Kyle Helmick and Carey Vandewalle Thank you so much for your generosity!!!
St. Kilian Catholic Church Page 5 This Week @ St. Kilian Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 26 VBS Family Crew Day Noon- 4 p.m. 6 p.m. SKY Gives Back (VBS Decorating) 27 Rosary 8:20 a.m. Confirmation Registration Mon-Wed 2-6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Christians in Commerce 28 29 Backyard Theology 6 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Families of Nazareth 9:30 a.m. Share the Word 4 p.m. Rosary Group 7 p.m. Financial Peace University 30 9:40 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry 9:45 a.m. Rosary Group SKY Room Open 12-4:30 p.m. 6:30p.m. Depression & Anxiety Support Group 7 p.m. Centering Prayer Group 31 7 p.m. Holy Hour Aug 1 Rosary 7:30 a.m. VBS Adult Only Crew Day 9 am - 5 pm LAST DAY FOOD DRIVE 2 FOOD DRIVE VBS Crew Day On Call ONLY NO SKY 3 Rosary 8:20 a.m. VBS M-F 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Confirmation Registration Mon-Wed 2-6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Christians in Commerce 4 5 TK Burger Dining Fundraiser 9:30 a.m. Families of Nazareth 9:30 a.m. Share the Word 4 p.m. Rosary Group 7 p.m. Financial Peace University 6 9:40 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry 9:45 a.m. Rosary Group SKY Room Open 12-4:30 p.m. 6:30p.m. Depression & Anxiety Support Group 7 p.m. Centering Prayer Group 7 8 Rosary 7:30 a.m. First Friday Eucharistic Adoration 7 a.m. Friday until 8 a.m. Saturday
Page 6 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Please pray for... 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 Beirut: Christopher Centeno Djibouti, East Africa: Andrew Hill England: Kyle Hunt, Matthew Plakos Japan: John Richmond, Vince Ramos Republic of Georgia: Teddy G. Ajero, MD Germany: Austen Swaim, Andrew Hill Hawaii: Robert Ortiz, Sara Hunt Iraq: Ryan Burke Isle of Crete: Richard Erk, III. 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 Those who have died: Richard Hiserman Sofia Pugh Stephen Scala Betty Sommerhauser Loris Desa Mary Waskewicz Yolanda Arena Mary Martin Ralph Myers, Sr. Celia Munoz Rosa Pike Sam Stevens John Dunning, brother of Fr. James Dunning Joseph Kane Carole Lee Blackmer Lorraine Greeley Raquel Navarro Carol Warren Marianne Stupy Fred Russell Barbara Meredith Prayer Requests Requests to add a loved one s name to the bulletin prayer lists should be made by email to mmack@stkilianchurch.org. The names of deceased loved ones shall remain in the bulletin for one month (4 bulletins). Prayer requests for those who are ill will appear in the bulletin for one month (4 bulletins) but may be replaced 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. Elodia Ricca Mary Stupy Richard Hayes Tom Marshall Evelyn Callahan John Pasquariello Bishop Dominic Luong Richard Dear Dolores Rodarte Steve Caporaso Maya Schultze Abigail Fallman Those who are sick: Rachelle Rabener Carmen Oropeza Joe Warren David Warren Sandy Fisher Barbara Beaumont Zobel Yuvienco Robert Dean Ron Gryzanoski Frank Semelsberger Kevin Gross Mary Crow We remember Sofia Pugh Stephen Scala Who entered their new and eternal lives in Christ. Our Parish condolences are extended to their families. Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
St. Kilian Catholic Church Page 7 SANTA ANA SOUP KITCHEN We are back in business, up and running!!! Please check the sign up board for the revised health department-appropriate food items for serving the folks in Santa Ana. We have a set menu that we feel will work very well for both the volunteers and the guests whom we serve. Our next trip will be Saturday, August 1st. We thank you for your generosity and appreciate your support of this ministry. If you have any questions, please call Mary Curtis at 949-454-0811. A DAY AT THE DEL MAR RACES Sponsored by the St. Kilian Women s Council Thursday, August 27th Departure time is 11 a.m. from the lower parking lot. (Please arrive 20 minutes early for check--in) We will return at 7 p.m. The cost is $56 which includes bus transportation plus driver gratuity and seating at the Club House Terrace Restaurant. May your check payable to St. Kilian CCW by August 1st Mail to Eileen Sweigart, 23886 Villena, Mission Viejo CA 92692 For more information and to sign up for the trip, call Eileen at 949-859-8230 CAREER TRANSITION MINISTRY JOIN US Oktoberfest Planning Meeting Wednesday, July 29th 7 p.m. Parish Center Bring your ideas and bring a friend! We will hold meetings every 2 weeks until September and then weekly until the event. 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, August 6th at 7:00 p.m. Room 12 in the Parish Center. If you are an employer or parish member or know of any employment opportunities or information that would be helpful to those searching for employment, please contact the Career Ministry. They need your help. For information contact: Jim Graver (949) 581-9599 careerministry@earthlink.net
Page 8 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time VBS Service Projects Bring Donations to the RE Office BACK PACKS for SPECIAL NEEDS PRE-SCHOOLERS Essential on a trek through the mountains and during the school year is a sturdy back pack. Some families may not be able to afford a reliable back pack for their kids so our VBS Service Project is to provide the Pre-Schoolers at La Tierra Early Childhood Center in Mission Viejo BACK PACKS to begin their school year. The back packs should be regular size for kids-not too small or too big. Cartoon Characters are OK PARTY SUPPLIES for PARTY PEPPER-UPPERS We will be working with Party Pepper-Uppers again this year, a local non-profit organization. Their mission is to create Birthday Parties in a bag for kids who might not otherwise get a celebration. The bags are filled and then distributed to children through Human Options, Boys and Girls Clubs and every Ronald McDonald House from Pasadena to San Diego. The list of items needed includes: Matching Themed Invitations, Plates, Napkins, Cups (for children 5-12 Years) Streamers, Balloons, Cake Mix, Frosting, Sprinkles, Candles, Cake Pans, Punch Mix, Forks, Knives, Tablecloths, Party Hats/Tiaras, Favors & Candy (no chocolate). If you have any questions, please contact Cindy at VBS Headquarters... (949) 586-4550 or skre@cox.net Thanks for your donations and remember HOLD ON to God s Mighty Power! Love Kids? Love Jesus? Want to help Children Learn, Love and Live our Faith? Consider serving as a Catechist (Group Leader) or Aide in our Children s Religious Education program. This is a wonderful ministry for those wishing to share our faith with children and learn more about what it means to be an active, engaged Catholic. Volunteers are needed as Catechists in our Religious Education program: Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grades 1-8 and Special Education. BASIC CERTIFICATION classes are offered by the Diocese to form a foundation for teaching and sharing our faith. Catechist Training also provided by the RE office. Contact the RE office for more information. Join us as we encourage children to become disciples of Jesus and become closer to Jesus yourself. (949) 586-4550 or skre@cox.net
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Page 10 July (Th-F) August 5, 2015 August 22, 2015 September 2, 2015 October 14, 2015 DINING FUNDRAISERS Bravo Burger TK Burgers, Mission Viejo TASTE OF ST. KILIAN Mi Casa Restaurant, RSM Garman s, Mission Viejo Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Join us every Thursday and Friday in July 6am - 9pm Bravo Burgers is hosting a special fundraiser for St. Kilian Church 15% of your gross receipt will be donated to our Building Fund *No flyers necessary - Tell the person taking your order that you are from St. Kilian Church and place your receipt in the box. Bravo Burger, 27200 La Paz Road, Mission Viejo St. Kilian Church Dining Fundraiser Wednesday, August 5th For directions visit: www.tkburgers.com For more information, contact: Cecelia - 949-212-9315 That s right...whether you eat at TK or take food to go, just mention you are there for the fundraiser and TK will donate 20% of your transaction to St. Kilian. ALLIANCE OF THE TWO HEARTS Communion of Reparation 1 st Friday Vigil Please join us for community prayer in adoration of the BLESSED SACRAMENT TK Burgers 24902 Chrisanta Drive Mission Viejo 949-588-7200 Charbroiled to Perfection. Health Consciously Prepared. Lettuce Wraps. Vegetarian Options. WHEN: First Friday, August 7, 2015 TIME: 10:00 PM to 12:30 AM The Taste of St. Kilian committee is seeking someone to take charge of the volunteers for the event. If you are interested in organizing the event volunteers, matching talents and time to work stations and schedules, please contact Cecelia Burks at 949-212-9315. The schedule for work shifts is set with lots of volunteers from previous years. This job requires phone work. THANK YOU! Ticket Sales begin the weekend of August 1 & 2!
St. Kilian Catholic Church Page 11 Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles 920 East Alhambra Road Alhambra, California 91801 (626) 289-1353 Ext. 204 Fax (626) 281-3546 www.sacredheartretreathouse.com Women s Silent Retreat October 9-11, 2015 Located in the beautiful and serene grounds of the Sacred Heart Retreat House Alhambra Retreat Master Rev. Paul O Donnell Theme I Was Born For You ~St. Teresa of Avila Don t miss this personal unique spiritual experience. Invite family and friends to share a personal quiet time with God. The weekend retreat begins at 5:00 p.m. on Friday and ends at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday Reservation application and payment deadline is: As soon as possible to confirm reservation For more information contact: Julie Landgard 949-466-9103 Julie2cor5v7@gmail.com
Page 12 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. Movies at LMVA Big Hero 6 Friday, July 31st 6:30 p.m. Picnic, games. Family Camp Dogwood Camp & Lake Gregory in Crestline (tent & dry RV) Fri-Sun, August 14-16th Bakery Tour Santa Ana, Date TBA in August Overnight on USS Midway San Diego Sat-Sun, September 12-13 Monthly pack meetings and weekly den meetings resume Monday, September 14, 2015 We Should Also be Obedient to Jesus Requests When Jesus instructed them to divide the multitude into small groups and tell the people to be seated on the grass, the Apostles undoubtedly feared being discredited. There could have been an interior conflict for them. By instructing the people in such a way, they knew that they would take it as an invitation to eat. In fact, such a suggestion is not made if there is not food to offer them. Nonetheless, without considering their own feelings, they followed the instructions of Jesus. S.C. Biela, In the Arms of Mary, 2nd. ed. rev. (Ft. Collins, CO: IAMF, 2005), 64. Gathering 6 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Speaker 7:30-8:30 p.m. Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Are you missing something in your work or your faith life? Christians in Commerce is a thirty-year-old organization that encourages and equips its members to live the life of Christ in their workplaces. We hold weekly one-hour meetings with fellowship, prayer, teaching, and discussion. Both the men s and the women s chapters meet every Monday at 7 PM in the parish center at St. Kilian. Come join us! You are always welcome! www.christiansincommerce.org MEN S CHAPTER For information or questions, contact Phil Nasser at 714-313-6600 or Art Villalovos at 949-922-0668 BACKYARD THEOLOGY SUMMER FELLOWSHIP 2015 Last one!!! Don t miss it!!! July 28: Fr. Bruce Patterson The Year of Mercy Join us for food, fellowship and FUN!!! WOMEN S CHAPTER For information or questions, contact Jennifer Frankenberg at 513-265-3185 or caligirl949@gmail.com
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SYMBOLON IS HERE! FAITH FORMATION FOR EVERY PARISHIONER An opportunity to just learn more about our Catholic Faith NEW!!!! Beginning Thursday, August 13th we will be screening Symbolon in the church followed by discussion and Q&A. Join us to learn more about our faith and to meet some new people. Sessions will be held every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7 p.m. in the church. Thursday, August 13th 7 p.m. In the Church Topic: Episode 1 - The Journey of Faith: Trinity, Faith and the God who is Love Followed by discussion and Q & A Register at http://symboloncatholic.org/register Go to Parishioner Registration Enter Parish Code: ee07e8 (lower case) Create a login name and password Complete the Parishioner (User) Registration Know your faith, Live it and Share with others the beauty and richness of our Catholic Faith. Be engaged be inspired register now! It s FREE.