Month of the Most Holy Rosary Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 16, 2016

Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121

Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church Laguna Beach, CA

Pray Always

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Welcome to Our Parish

SUNDAY EUCHARIST (MASS) Saturday: 5:30 p.m. (Sunday Vigil)

Sundays: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Spanish, 5:30 p.m.

Mon - Sat 8:00 a.m.

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION MASS SCHEDULE 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CHURCH 1042 Temple Terrace Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Phone: (949) 494-9701 Fax: (949) 497-2610

www.stcathchurch.org

OFFICE HOURS Mon—Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fri 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Closed Saturday & Sunday

PARISH STAFF

Donna Beam-Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Ext. 113 or donna@stcathchurch.org Susan Daley-Ministry Coordinator/Office Manager Ext. 118 or susan@stcathchurch.org Carmela Davidheiser-Parish Bookkeeper Ext. 124 or carmela@stcathchurch.org Lisa Marcus-Parish Administrator Ext. 131 or lisa@stcathchurch.org Charles Stephenson-Director, Music Ministry Gina Stewart-Director, Youth Religious Education/Informacion en Espanol Ext. 119 or gina@stcathchurch.org

CLERGY Rev. Kenneth A. Schmit—Pastor Ext. 111 or frkenschmit@stcathchurch.org

Deacon Eddie Salgado

Rev. Gabriel Stack, O. Praem—Sunday Assistance

MISSION STATEMENT—We, the community of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, located within the larger, diverse and artistic seaside community of Laguna Beach, recognize and celebrate the uniqueness which is grounded in the sacred mysteries and traditions of the Roman Catho-lic Church and in the history and lives of our individuals, families and leaders. Built on these roots, and in order to see the world as God sees it, we commit ourselves to: being a welcoming sanctuary and a place of prayer and worship, nurturing, assisting, encouraging and serving all those in need, offering all generations opportunities for personal and communal growth, and, by these commitments, to honor our call to evangelization.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION On the First Friday of each month we gather in prayer and praise before the Blessed Sacrament. Following the 8 a.m. Mass and concluding at 10 p.m. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents of infants requesting information about Baptism may contact Father Ken in the parish office. Infant baptisms are celebrated on the second Saturday of the month.

CELEBRATION OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS At the time of death, a family member should contact the parish office, as soon as possible, to arrange the date and time for the Funeral Liturgy.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples must begin preparation for their Sacrament at least six months prior to their proposed wedding date. Please call the parish office for more information.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK The third Saturday of each month after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. In the event of serious illness or medical emergency, Anointing of the Sick and Eucharist may be arranged by contacting the parish office

CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Adults requesting information about full initiation and communion with the Roman Catholic Church (the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirma-tion) may contact the office for more info.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Saturdays: 4:00—5:00 p.m. (or by appointment)

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA PARISH SCHOOL (Kindergarten—8th Grade)

30516 So. Coast Hwy w Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Phone: (949) 494-7339 Fax: (949) 376-5752 www.stcathschool.org

Mike Letourneau—School Principal

Ext. 211 or mletourneau@stcathschool.org

Renea Sendele—School Secretary

Ext. 210 or rsendele@stcathschool.org

Jackie Batho—Administrative Asst.

Ext. 213 or jbatho@stcathschool.org

Carmela Davidheiser—Bookkeeper

Ext. 212 or carmela@stcathschool.org

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At Our Parish

ALL SOULS MASS OF REMEMBRANCE

Praying for the dead is a spiritual act of mercy.

Offering special prayers for the dead is a beautiful way to love and honor those who have passed through life before us.

For anyone who has lost a family member or close friend and would like to remember them, you are invited to present a flower in their name. We will celebrate our All Souls Memorial on Sunday, November 6th with a Mass of Remembrance at 11:00 a.m. IMPORTANT: Please email Susan Daley at susan@stcathlagunabeach.org with your loved one’s name as well as your contact information by Monday, October 31st. By providing information in advance this will insure we have enough flowers and your loved one(s) name is read aloud at Mass.

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Readings, Intentions, Saints & Special Observances

Please pray for the sick:

Mon: Stan Berney (D) Tue: Patrick Cory (D) Wed: Martin & Dora Pestana (D) Thurs: Fri: Christopher & Ruth Ross (D) Sat: All Souls Novena

Intentions—8:00 a.m. Mass

Erin Bevacqua, Captain, USMC Evan Dineen, Captain., USAF

Pray for those in the Armed Forces:

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Sukkot (Jewish Feast of Tabernacles) begins at sunset Monday: St. Ignatius of Antioch; National Boss Day Tuesday: St. Luke Wednesday: Ss. John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions Thursday: St. Paul of the Cross Saturday: St. John Paul II; Blessed Virgin Mary

READINGS OF THE WEEK

Monday: Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34:2-3, 17-19, 23; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18; Lk 18:9-14

Rebecca Brady Trudy Rideout Rex Brady Frank Rocchio Jakie Canali Bob Sachs Rick Ciaccio Sandy Salgado Conor Davis Eleanor Schmidt Therese Davis Gary Seddon Emma Devich Jean Seddon Renee DiVicino Jacqui Slevin Paul Freeman Halina Stanaland Judy Friesen Regine Stanaland Ed Johnson Francis Szeibert Evlyn Mark Mary Ellen Thilken Maria Martini Aria Tremblay Lauriann Meyer Sam Vasquez Pat Migliaccio Ghinka Wilson Brandy Morse Sadie Ybarra Hiroko Nishimaya Tencha Ybarra David Pinder

JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY Though Jesus told today’s parable more than two thousand years ago, human nature hasn’t changed: we recognize both characters instantly. The merciless judge represents the corruption that has short-circuited justice throughout history; the distraught widow, society’s perennially power-less, marginalized to what Pope Francis calls the “peripheries” by those who wield power but lack the mercy that could transfigure society with compassion. To con-front such reality, Jesus bids us, “pray always without be-coming weary” (Luke 18:1). Prayer opens our eyes to see others from Jesus’ perspective, and leads us to work for justice by coming to the aid of others with what Pope Fran-cis extols as a higher standard, mercy. Thus, when Jesus asks, “Will not God secure the rights of [God’s] chosen ones? Will [God] be slow to answer?” (18:7). We respond by making God’s liberating work for others our own. “[W]hen the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” (18:8). Yes, we respond—and mercy!

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Ministries

October 3 - 9, 2016 Envelopes $ 4,173 Loose $ 4,557 Credit Card $ 2,225 Total $10,955

MINISTRY DIRECTORY

Altar Servers Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 Art & Environment Virginia Atherton 497-1904 Detention Harry Allen 949-497-0977 Extraordinary Ministers Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 Extraordinary Ministers To Sick & Homebound Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 Homeless Shelter Dinners Lisa Staight 949-852-4442 Jovenes Para Cristo Teresa Jimenez 949-891-3571 Luis Torres 949-632-8082 luis0453@cox.net Lectors Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 Men’s Fellowship Joe Bevacqua 714-747-3122 Music Charles Stephenson Charles.stphnsn@gmail.com Orange Diocesan Council Catholic Women Judy MacPherson Prayer Line Parish Office 494-9701 Religious Education Gina Stewart 494-9701, x119 RCIA Donna Beam 494-9701, x113 Respect Life Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 Sacristans Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 Sick & Homebound Visits Parish Office 494-9701 Ushers Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 Women’s Council Stephanie Andrews stephanie.andrews@cox.net Ministry Coordinator: Susan Daley, 494-9701, x118 or susan@stcathchurch.org

NEW / HAVEN’T YET REGISTERED

PARISHIONERS Please complete a parish registration form!! This is a way for us to welcome you to the parish, invite you to consider serving in a ministry and the best way to insure you receive parish communica-tions.

PARISH REGISTRATION FORM is on the homepage of our website:

www.stcathchurch.org

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Children’s Liturgy of the Word

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND—CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

. . . VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We need 5 adult volunteers to offer Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the 11:00 a.m. Mass. If you are 18 years or older, have received sacraments through Confirmation and are committed to serving once a month—please consider joining this joy-filled ministry. Jr. High and High School students—we need you too—to serve as teach-er’s aids. This is an excellent way to earn service hours as well as be a role model to the younger kids. As a Children’s Liturgy of the Word catechist you will work closely with our Director of Religious Education, Gina Stewart in both being prepared and serving. Every session’s topic is established and class materials are provided. Children who participate in this liturgy begin with their family in church, at Mass. They, along with their catechist are dismissed to a meeting room before the first reading and return to Mass following the homily. Please contact Susan Daley at 949-494-9701, ext. 118 or email susan@stcathlagunabeach.org if you are interested in joining this ministry.

Sunday Hospitality

Mark your calendar . . . There will be hospitality after all Sunday morning Masses on the following dates: October 30 January 8 May 21 August 13 November 6 February 26 June 4 December 11 April 23 July 16

Donuts, coffee, tea and maybe a few surprises along the way — be sure to come by to enjoy a treat and catch up with friends. If you are interested in joining the Sunday Hospitality ministry, please contact Susan Daley at susan@stcathchurch.org or 494-9701, ext. 118.

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School News

Now Enrolling for the 2016-2017 Academic Year!

Saint Catherine Of Siena Parish School Educating The Next Generation Of Decision Makers Saint Catherine School is rooted in a rich 58-year history based on unparalleled academic excellence for grades K-8, as well as a Transitional Kindergarten program for students turning four years old by September 1, 2016.

• 58 Years of Spiritual and Academic Excellence • Fully Accredited by WCEA/WASC

• Small Class Size for Student Centered Learning • Full Day Transitional Kindergarten

• Full Day Kindergarten • First—Eight Grades

• New State-of-the-Art Building • Technology-Driven Environment

• Core Curriculum is Enhanced with Music, Art, Foreign Language, Technology and Physical Education • Computer, Science and Art Labs

• Before and After School Day Care Program • After School Sports Program

Call the school office for information: 949-494-7339 or visit

www.stcathschool.org 30516 South Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach

NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS AND PERSONNEL Saint Catherine of Siena Parish School in the Diocese of Orange, mindful of its mission to be witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students of any race, color and national origin to all the rights, privi-leges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Saint Catherine of Siena Parish School in the Diocese of Orange, does not discriminate on the basis of race, handicap, color and national origin in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs. Likewise, Saint Catherine of Siena Parish School in the Diocese of Orange does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of sex, handicap, race, color and national origin.

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Around the Diocese

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Lecturas y Noticias

Quinceañeras

Vamos a empezar a tener Quinceañeras de nuevo en nuestra parroquia, pero só-lo durante la misa de 1:30 los domin-gos. Sólo sería la bendición durante la misa con los padres y padrinos.

Si desea programar una Quinceañera póngase en contacto con Gina al (949)494-9701 o por correo electrónico a gina@stcathchurch.org.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Muy popular entre los latinos es la monjita francesa santa Teresita, con sus rosas y crucifijo en mano. No ca-be duda que ella fue una gran mujer, pero no podemos olvidar otra monja carmelita, la Teresota, o sea santa Te-resa de Jesús (de Ávila). En 1970, esta hispana fue la primera mujer nombrada Doctora de la Iglesia gracias a sus profundos escritos. Teresa vivió en el siglo XVI, una época de mucha refor-ma. Después de haber pasado varios años como religio-sa, se dio cuenta que su vida personal necesitaba conver-sión. Así fue que se puso a orar y practicar el recogi-miento del alma. Ella confiesa que pasarían casi 15 años antes de que estas prácticas dieran fruto. Ella no se dejó vencer durante esos quince años y siguió insistiendo en la oración hasta que Dios le concedió visiones y visitas celestiales. Su mística llena de gozos celestiales nunca la separó de la tierra. Ella no se escondía en la oración, mas bien salía de la oración para luchar en el mundo. Ella inspiró la reforma carmelitana y sigue inspirándonos hoy con sus escritos. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

DEPENDIENDO DE DIOS “Llegar con la ayudita de nuestros amigos” no es una idea que comenzara con los Beatles. Ciertamente la idea de “Llegar con la ayudita de Dios” se remonta por lo menos a la época de la primera lectura de hoy, tomada del Éxodo. Cómo obtenemos esa ayuda, sin embargo, es la clave de las lecturas de este fin de semana. Sin importar lo incapaz que se sentía para las tareas que Dios le había enco-mendado, Moisés perseveró –aunque con ayuda de las personas que lo rodeaban. Los israelitas dependieron especialmente de Dios para su libertad. La mujer del Evangelio, desesperada y desvalida, no tenía de quién depender, pero aun así no se rindió. No tenía con qué sobornar al inescrupuloso juez, pero lo molestó hasta el cansancio, por lo que finalmente éste cedió a sus demandas. A veces necesitamos acudir a otros para que nos ayuden en momentos difíci-les; pero si siempre acudimos a Dios, no quedaremos defraudados; el Salmo ase-gura que nuestra ayuda proviene del Señor. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Lecturas y Noticias

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura — Mientras las manos de Moisés es-taban en alto, Josué y sus guerreros se imponían en la batalla contra los amalecitas (Éxodo 17:8-13). Salmo — El auxilio me viene del Señor (Salmo 121 [120]). Segunda lectura — Permanezcan fieles; proclamen la Palabra; sean persistentes cuando sea conveniente o no (2 Timoteo 3:14—4:2) Evangelio — Dios asegura los derechos de los elegidos que claman día y noche (Lucas 18:1-8).

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: Vigésimo Noveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario; Sukot (el día judío para celebrar la cosecha) comienza a la puesta del sol Lunes: San Ignacio de Antioquía; Día Nacional de los Jefes Martes: San Lucas, evangelista Miércoles: Santos Juan de Brébeuf y Isaac Jogues y compañeros Jueves: San Pablo de la Cruz Sábado: San Juan Pablo II; Santa María Virgen

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Ef 2:1-10; Sal 100 (99):1b-5; Lc 12:13-21 Martes: 2 Tim 4:10-17b; Sal 145 (144):10-13, 17-18; Lc 10:1-9 Miércoles: Ef 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lc 12:39-48 Jueves: Ef 3:14-21; Sal 33 (32):1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Lc 12:49-53 Viernes: Ef 4:1-6; Sal 24 (23):1-4ab, 5-6; Lc 12:54-59 Sábado: Ef 4:7-16; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Lc 13:1-9 Domingo: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; Sal 34 (33):2-3, 17-19, 23; 2 Tim 4:6-8, 16-18; Lc 18:9-14

BAUTISMOS

Nuestros bautizos de infantiles en español están programados contactando Gina Stewart en la ofici-na parroquial. (949)494-9701 Ext. 119 Los padres deben ser miembros de la parroquia de Santa Catalina y los padres necesitan venir a la oficina de la parroquia para la aplicación Bautismal. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta o necesita información adicional, por favor contáctenos al (949) 494-9701 ext. 119 o también puede contactar Gina Stewart en gina@stcathlagunabeach.org.