24252 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637 (949) 837-1090; FAX (949) 837-9510; www.st-nicholaschurch.org

School of Religious Education: (949) 837-7676

Our Parish Mission Statement St. Nicholas Parish is a Catholic community, celebrating our faith

through the Sacraments, Liturgy, Prayer and Service. We strive to nurture family life and to create one body out of many in the Lord.

We share the Good News with people of all ages, cultures and faith backgrounds. Adopted July, 1996

BAPTISM Contact the Parish Office for Baptism scheduling and information. MARRIAGE Arrangements must begin at least six months in advance with a priest of the parish.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK Call Parish Office in an emergency. Special Service celebrated in fall/spring as announced.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS At the death of a family member, please call the Parish Office at your earliest convenience to plan for the Mass of Christian Burial.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION DAY 24-hour adoration begins the second Wednesday of the month at the 9:00AM Mass.

DEVOTIONS & BENEDICTION Wednesday evenings at 7:00PM; Vietnamese—2nd Wednesday of the month at 8PM. Recitation of the Holy Rosary and Benediction. Filipino—1st Saturday of the month Novena and Rosary Devotion from October-June after the 4PM

CLERGY

Pastor Rev. George P. Blais Parochial Vicar Rev. Martin Tran Visiting Priest Rev. Msgr. John Campbell Visiting Priest Rev. Gerald Walker Visiting Priest Rev. Brendan Hankins Visiting Priest Rev. Jack Sewell Visiting Priest Rev. Chin Dang Deacon Wayne Thompson Deacon Chau Tran Deacon Gerardo De Santos Deacon Carlos Pineda MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00PM, 7:00PM in Spanish Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:45AM, 12:30PM, and 5:00PM in Vietnamese. Monday through Friday: 7:00AM and 9:00AM Saturday: 9AM

Holy Days: 4PM Vigil, 7PM Spanish Vigil, 7AM, 9AM, 12PM, 6PM, and 7:30PM in Vietnamese.

RECONCILIATION (Confession) Saturday: 9:45AM to 10:15AM and 3:00PM to 3:45PM or by appointment.

Parish Office Hours

Sunday: 8:30 AM—12:30 PM; Monday through Friday: 9AM– 12Noon; 1PM– 5:15PM

ST. NICHOLAS PARISH

November 10, 2019 Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parishioners,

In this month of November, we remember all of our loved ones who have gone before us to be with the Lord. We are all on a pilgrim journey through this life back to where we came from; to be with God our Father in heaven. In this life, we are attached to one another but in the life to come, we will all be completely united to God. Our readings ask the question; Who is our spouse in heaven? In this life, we all need companions for our journey, but in eternity we will all be one in and with the Lord Jesus who is our Savior. Jesus came to teach us about God’s love, compassion, and mercy and when we pass from this temporal life to the eternal life, we will be completely united to Him and all of our loved ones will be in that same presence. Let us pray that we may recognize and embrace our Lord in this life as He leads us safely home to His Father and our Father in Heaven. This week we celebrate Veterans Day as we remember and honor all those men and women who have served our great country. This is truly a time to give thanks to all who served in our military protecting our freedom. We are blessed by their courage and sacrifice. It is important to not only thank them, but also to pray for them especially for those involved in combat because their sacrifices may have resulted in traumatic experiences and they truly need our prayers as well as our thanks.

Fr. George

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THE PRAISE AND WORSHIP PRAYER GROUP

Come join us in praise, worship and for healing prayers

Friday, November 22 7:30 PM in Room C

All are welcome

Questions: Phoebe - 949 855-9263

THE HISPANIC GROUP

BIG TAMALE SALE!

Sunday, November 24th

After all Masses in the Parish Center!

"Those who look to Him for Help Will be Radiant With Joy!”

Magnificat Prayer Breakfast welcome Anne Hyatt.

Come and bring a friend to be blessed!

Saturday, November 23, 2019 9:30 AM—12:30 PM

Embassy Suites Anaheim—South 11767 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92840 Register on line before Nov. 18, 2019 $28 per

person. After that $33 at the door.

Please visit www.magnificat– ministry. net

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The King of the world will raise us up to live again forever (2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14). Psalm — Lord, when your glory appears, my joy will be full (Psalm 17). Second Reading — May the Lord encourage and strengthen your hearts (2 Thessalonians 2:16 — 3:5). Gospel — Those who are deemed worthy of the coming age can no longer die (Luke 20:27-38 [27,  34-38]).

Monday: 7AM John PatrickFealey (d) 9AM Kitty Burton (d)

Tuesday: 7AM Marie Mau Pham (d) 9AM Winnie Rice

Wednesday 7AM Pierce Trombino (d) 9AM Gertrude Griffin (d)

Thursday: 7AM Lawrence Nguyen 9AM Nelly Amezcua (d)

Friday: 7AM Theresa Lim 9AM Rose Granich (d)

Saturday: 9AM Mary Ellen Mylott (d) 4PM David Gregory Ried (d) 7PM Roberto Cadalso (d)

Sunday: 7:30AM Nicholas Chiomento (d) 9:00AM Victoria Draco (d) 10:45AM For the Parish 12:30PM Frank Hernandez Family

We Remember Richard Fierro and Mary Lou Lavoi who entered

their new and eternal life in Christ. Grant to all our dearly departed, eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on them forever.

Parish Calendar This Week

MONDAY

Sewing Group, Small Hall, 8AM Adult Bible Study, Room 202, 10AM Religious Education for Elementary, Parish Center, 4:15PM Alpha, Parish Center– 2nd Floor, 4:15PM New Life Filipino Group, Small Hall, 5PM Hispanic Rosary, Church, 7PM

TUESDAY

Religious Education for Elementary, Parish Center, 4:15PM Alpha, Parish Center-2nd Floor, 4:15PM 7 &8 Grade SRE, Parish Center– downstairs, 7PM Confirmation I, Parish Center- 2nd floor, 7PM St. Nicholas Chorale, Small Hall, 7:15PM

WEDNESDAY

Adoration, Church, 9AM Charismatic Prayer, Room A, 9:45AM Religious Education for Elementary, Parish Center, 4:15PM Alpha, Parish Center-2nd Floor, 4:15PM Devotions and Benedictions, Church, 7PM Filipino Choir, Small Hall, 8PM

THURSDAY

Faith Alive, Room A, 9:45AM Adult Bible Study, Room 202, 10AM Hispanic RCIA , Room B, 6PM Alpha, Parish Center-1st Floor, 6PM RCIA in Parish Center - 2nd Floor, 7PM Thanksgiving Committee, Room A, 7PM Hispanic Council, Room C, 7PM St. Nicholas Parish Choir, Small Hall, 7:15PM

FRIDAY Baptism Preparation, Room C, 7PM Hispanic Bible Study, Small Hall, 7PM Hispanic Choir, Room B, 7PM

SATURDAY

Hispanic Choir, Room B, 5PM

SUNDAY Confirmation II, Parish Center—2nd Floor, 9AM Library OPEN

Mass Intentions for the Week

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SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS

Be EXTRA CAREFUL when dropping off and picking up your children during the next few months as it will be dark when SRE classes are over. Please PARK your car in a parking space before your child(ren) leave or enter your car.

Thank you for your cooperation!

2019-2020 SRE Class Schedule

Elementary – Nov. 11, 12, 13 Mon., Tues., Wed., 4:15 – 5:30pm

Junior High Tuesday, Nov. 12, - 7pm – 8:30pm

Confirmation I – Tuesday, Nov.12 – 7pm – 8:30pm

REMINDER:

CONFIRMATION II RETREAT Friday-Sunday, Nov. 22-24 AT LAZY W RANCH IN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO.

CONFIRMATION II STUDENTS

Retreat at Lazy W Ranch on Friday, Saturday & Sunday Nov. 22, 23, 24th. Check in at Large Hall at 5:30 pm. (if

you are unable to make this retreat, you may attend another retreat at one of our local parishes.)

To Bring: Do not Bring:

Sleeping Bag Cellphone

Pillow Homework

Comfortable Clothes Electronic devices

Personal Toiletries

Towel

Open Heart

Call SRE, (949) 837-7676 if you have any questions.

SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Check us out on Facebook and Instagram: @stnickym

N O V E M B E R

Future Events for Youth Ministry and Confirmation:

Christmas Caroling-Sunday, Dec. 8, at 12:30 Teen Mass—Nov. 30 at 4PM Coffee & Donuts: Sunday, Nov. 10

8:30am to 12:30pm &

Collect baby bottles for Pennies from Heaven after Masses

YOUTH MINISTRY

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Confirmation ll Class

Nov. 17 – 9am to 11:45am

Teen/Family Choir Practice Thursdays - Nov. 7 and 21h – 7:30pm

in Choir Loft

Confirmation ll Retreat Lazy W Ranch—Nov. 22– Nov.24

Leaders attending the retreat

meet at church at 5pm and Nov. 22

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St. Nicholas Parish

6th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Dinner

We are pleased to announce our 6th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Dinner at St. Nicholas Parish. We

would like to share a meal with friends and family, especially those who have nowhere to go and would be

alone on Thanksgiving Day. Knights of Columbus, Spanish Prayer Group and many of our parishioner’s

donations are sponsoring this event on November 28th, 2019. Dinner will be served at 1PM. Please

drop off the bottom part of this form at the Parish Office or contact Del Moses at (714) 931-0820.

REPLY NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 10TH.

Name, Phone # and E-mail _______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

Would you attend? Yes____ No____ How many people? ______

Would you like to donate time, food, or money to defray the costs of the meals? (Please make the check payable to “St. Nicholas Thanksgiving Dinner Fund”)

Time______ Food_____ Money_____

Volunteers meeting will be held on Nov 14th at 7pm Room A.

Please call Del Moses at 714 931-0820 for more info.

I would be willing to : Cook on the 26th___ Cook on the 27th___ Serve on the 28th___

ANGEL TREE PROJECT

The angel Tree Project will be starting on Wednesday Nov. 27 In the alcove on the small parking lot side of the Church, our annual Angel Christmas Tree will be up and decorated with angels that have been colored by our SRE children. On the back of each angel is a description of a child or an adult. Please purchase an appropriate gift for the person described, and bring it to the Parish Office by Friday, December 15– unwrapped. Put the angel on the present and remember the person who will receive your gift in your prayers. Gifts will be distributed to South County Outreach and other charitable organizations in the County.

Thank you for your generosity!

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St. Nicholas Senior Singles

Will gather for lunch Friday, Nov, 15th

12:30PM at Lucilles 23760 El Toro Rd. Laguna Hills.

Reservations required!

call Joan Petrine at (949) 855-8755 to RSVP.

New members are invited and welcomed to join! Good food, new friends, and good company.

Friendship with the love of God in our hearts

Call Joan Petrine for reservations, (949) 855-8755.

VOCATIONS FAIR

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH 2019 In Knights Hall from 8AM-12:30PM

St. Edward the Confessor Church in Dana Point

Diocese Vocations Director Fr. Brandon Dang

Representatives from 16 Religious Orders will be present including:

Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity (M.C.)

They will be available to answer any questions you may have about their vocation.

Complimentary Sunday donuts, juice, and

coffee will be available courtesy of the Knights of Columbus.

For any questions, contact Ted Wilson

at (949) 240-8747 or

ted.kofc12451@cox.net.

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Pennies from Heaven

The Diocese of Orange has been collecting funds to support local

Respect Life Shelters, and long-term care to women and families in crisis. St.

Nicholas Knights of Columbus has provided baby bottles for collecting

donations for this worthy cause. Members of St. Nicholas Youth Ministry and Confirmation will be outside after

all the Masses this weekend, 11/9-10 to collect the bottles. Thank you for your generosity! If you forget to bring the bottle with you on this weekend, you may drop it off at the Parish or SRE

Offices.

To Our Parish Veterans…

St. Nicholas Council of the Knights of Columbus invite our parish

veterans and family to be our guests at our annual Past Grand

Knights Testimonial on Saturday, November 16. Enjoy food and fellowship with

the Knights and other veterans as we honor you for your service and dedication.

Please RSVP to Bill Petkewicz (937)241-0076 or billpetkewicz@gmail.com

Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a pancake and sausage breakfast

after the 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Masses on Sunday, on December 1, 2019 .

This is the major fund raising event

for the Knights of Columbus and your patronage would be most appreciated.

Please plan to attend with your family

and friends!!!!