Month of the Passion of Our Lord

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 9, 2020

The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.

Psalm 112

Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church Laguna Beach, CA

YOU ARE THE LIGHT

OF THE WORLD

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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

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

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

Susan Daley-Ministry Coordinator/Office Manager Ext. 118 or susan@stcathchurch.org Lisa Marcus-Parish Administrator & Bookkeeper 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. Pat Rudolph—Pastor

Ext. 111 or frpatrudolph@stcathchurch.org

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 8 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents of infants requesting information about Baptism may contact Father Pat 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 (RCIA) 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.—949-494-9701

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION)

Saturdays: 4:00—5:00 p.m. (or by appointment)

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

30516 So. Coast Hwy w Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Phone: (949) 494-7339 Fax: (949) 376-5752

www.stcathschool.org

Dr. Jennifer Maan—School Principal

Ext. 211 or jmaan@stcathschool.org

Carmela Davidheiser - Business Manager

Ext. 212 or cdavidheiser@stcathschool.org

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At Our Parish

DIOCESE OF ORANGE STRATEGIC PLAN

2018 - 2023

SUMMARY OF DIOCESAN STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS

Evangelization and Faith Formation: Goal - The Diocese, with its parishes and schools, will act to fulfill its Mission and Vision by promoting a personal relationship with Jesus and the celebration of the sacraments resulting in increased mass participation, expand-ing the number of Catholics actively participating in faith formation and increasing the number of Catholic youth and young adults active in the church. Immediate Goals (1-24 months) Bishop Vann to author a Pastoral Letter, after the dedication of the Cathedral, on the topic of Evangelization and Faith Formation announcing a “Year of Prayer” in 2020 for the Diocese. The letter will emphasize the essential roles of the parishes and schools of the Diocese in implementing the Mission of the local Church. Design and implement a five-year plan for formation in evangelization in the Diocese, including enhancing liturgi-cal life and the Sunday experience at all parishes. Appoint an Advisory Committee to help evaluate and plan for resources dedicated to parish faith formation pro-grams throughout the Diocese. Establish and implement leadership training, team building and coaching for parishes to help promote evangeliza-tion to the faithful, seeking to foster effective evangelization of young adults and to triple, annually, the number of young adults attending and participating in young adult and youth ministries. The Diocese will seek to assist parishes in funding and supporting programs to engage youth and young adults. It will establish and assist in funding regional teams of young adult coordinators and missionaries. It will oversee funding of youth ministers in parishes with financial constraints. The Diocese will provide formation for pastors and parish leaders on the best practices of engaging and evangelizing youth and young adults. As a complement to the above, the Diocese will continue to strengthen the Eucharistic adoration in our parishes, with a goal of round-the-clock adoration where possible. This will provide a means for growth in holiness ad rela-tionship with the Lord for all, and for a strengthening and increase in those responding to the call for priestly vo-cations and consecrated life. Bishop William Johnson, the fist Bishop of our Diocese, actively promoted Eucharis-tic adoration. Christ Cathedral Parish will seek to become the model parish in evangelization and faith formation.

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Readings, Intentions, Saints & Special Observances

Please pray for the sick:

Mon:

Tue:

Wed: Rosemarie Nolan (D)

Thurs:

Fri:

Sat: Anh Hong Chau (D)

Intentions—8:00 a.m. Mass

Erin Bevacqua, Captain, USMC

Evan Dineen, Major, USAF

Ryan Raffo, Lieutenant, USN

Pray for those in the Armed Forces:

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time;

World Marriage Day

Monday: St. Scholastica

Tuesday: Our Lady of Lourdes;

World Day of the Sick

Wednesday: Lincoln’s Birthday

Friday: Ss. Cyril and Methodius; Valentine’s Day

Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

Harry Allen Pola Munoz Malea Anderson Hiroko Nishimaya Donna Beam Zachary Quick Charles Cambruzzi Anthony Ramirez Jakie Canali Trudy Rideout Rick Ciaccio Richard Robertson Myrla Clark Mary Ann Schaeffer Jim Cook Eleanor Schmidt Conor Davis Gary Seddon Therese Davis Ellen Severoni Sarah Delacruz Ann Shea Laura Ewing Mike Soto Paul Freeman Halina Stanaland Ruby Garcia Regine Stanaland Diane Gendron Burton Swann Patricia Gonzalez Francis Szeibert Mike Helin Virginia Thomas Mary Hobson Aria Tremblay Ed Johnson Sam Vasquez Teresa Johnson Ghinka Wilson Jim Lawler Lauriann Meyer Melinda Munoz

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-37, 40; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-15; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-22; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 [20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37]

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Ministries

Altar Servers Susan Daley 494-9701, x118

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 Sebastian Mejia 949-525-5089

Victoria Ramirez 949-202-9410

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 please leave message 494-9701

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

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 communications.

PARISH REGISTRATION FORM is on the homepage of our website: www.stcathchurch.org

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School News

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, 2019.

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

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

www.stcathschool.org

Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth Grade

30516 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA

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Around the Diocese

Are you thinking of joining the Church? Do you have a family member or friend you would like to

introduce to the Catholic faith? Do you have questions about what we believe?

If our Catholic faith attracts you, or if you are a baptized Catholic who would like to be Confirmed and receive the Eucharist, our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process can help you. YOUR FIRST STEP: Contact the parish office to set up a meeting with one of our RCIA Team Leaders. Please call 949-494-9701. All inquiries are welcome. No immediate commitment is necessary at the time of initial inquiry.

Hope & Healing: A Ministry for Those Hurt by Abortion If you are hurting from this act; if you are experiencing feelings of shame, guilt, isolation, remorse or despair, please call us today. A specially trained Hope & Healing After Abortion Companion Minister can provide you with emotional support and directed conversations to help you in your heal-ing process. Call us at 1-800-722-4356. We are here for you!

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Lenten Outreach

SAVE THE DATES

February 29 through March 15

Please bring in non-perishable food, water, diapers and formula.

All donations will be given directly to the Laguna Beach Food

Pantry. Grocery bags will be available beginning February 22nd.

To feed the hungry is the first corporal work of mercy. It was given by Jesus when he spoke to his

disciples about the Judgment of the Nations (Mt 25:31-46), and it stands at the top of his list.

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Lecturas y Noticias

SANTA ESCOLÁSTICA (c. 480-543)

10 de febrero

Lo que sabemos de santa Escolástica lo hemos conocido gracias a los escritos de Benito, su hermano geme-

lo y gran reformador de la vida monástica, fundador del convento de Monte Cassino. Siguiendo el ejemplo de

su hermano, Escolástica fundó el monasterio para mujeres en Plombariola. Puesto que en ambas comunidades

estaba prohibida la entrada a personas del sexo opuesto, Benito y Escolástica se reunían una vez por año en un

punto intermedio para orar y hablar de la vida espiritual. Según las fuentes, durante su último encuentro llegó

la hora de despedirse, Benito tenía que regresar al convento. Su hermana le insistió en que se quedara, pero se

negó. Entonces, Escolástica le imploró a Dios que su hermano permaneciera y la respuesta fue una tormenta

copiosa, de tal suerte que irse era algo impensable. Benedicto reconoció en esta acción no sólo la voluntad de

Dios sino la petición que su hermana le había hecho al mismo Dios que tanto amaban. Tres días después Esco-

lástica fue llamada a la patria eterna. Escolástica valoró las cosas pequeñas y la confianza en Dios. —Miguel Arias, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

EL LLAMADO DE DIOS

La persona que ha sido “salvada” y que ha “oído la buena noticia de salvación” sigue viviendo en un mundo que no ha sido salvado, un mundo tristemente inconsciente de la presencia de Dios. Las lecturas de hoy bosquejan cómo el discípulo se hace presente al mundo. Ese perfil se inicia con Isaías: “Comparte tu pan con el hambriento. . . abre tu casa al pobre sin techo. . . viste al desnu-do” (Isaías 58:7). Los que escuchan la palabra de salvación no son insensibles a las urgentes necesidades de los demás. Pablo le recuerda a su rebaño que él le trajo a Cristo no con elocuen-cia o sabiduría, sino que permaneció con ellos “débil y temblan-do de miedo” en medio de su trabajo diario (1 Corintios 2:3). Finalmente, Jesús dice a sus discípulos que vayan a la desespe-ranza y oscuridad de las calles del mundo y dejen que la luz de Dios brille a través de sus obras buenas. Los discípulos no salvan el mundo. Sin embargo, si noso-tros hemos escuchado la Palabra de Dios y hemos empezado a discernir su presencia, podemos proclamar esa Palabra y traer esa presencia a los demás. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

9 de febrero de 2020

El justo brilla como una luz en las tinieblas.

— Salmo 112 (111):4

Lecturas y Noticias

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura — Cuando compartes tu pan con el hambriento, y sacies la necesidad del humillado, entonces brillará tu luz en las tinieblas (Isaías 58:7-10). Salmo — El justo brilla como luz en las tinieblas (Salmo 112 [111]). Segunda lectura — He anunciado a ustedes el misterio de Cristo crucificado, a fin de que la fe de ustedes dependa del poder de Dios (1 Corintios 2:1-5). Evangelio — Que su luz brille ante los hombres, para que viendo sus buenas obras, den gloria a su Padre, que está en los cielos (Mateo 5:13-16). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Españo-la. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario;

Día Mundial del Matrimonio

Lunes: Santa Escolástica

Martes: Nuestra Señora de Lourdes;

Jornada Mundial de los Enfermos

Miércoles: Nacimiento de Lincoln

Viernes: San Cirilo y san Metodio; Día de san

Valentin

Sábado: Bienaventurada María

Virgen

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: 1 Re 8:1-7, 9-13; Sal 132 (131):6-7, 8-10; Mc 6:53-56 Martes: 1 Re 8:22-23, 27-30; Sal 84 (83):3-5, 10-11; Mc 7:1-13 Miércoles: 1 Re 10:1-10; Sal 37 (36):5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mc 7:14-23 Jueves: 1 Re 11:4-13; Sal 106 (105):3-4, 35-37, 40; Mc 7:24-30 Viernes: 1 Re 11:29-32; 12:19; Sal 81 (80):10-11ab, 12-15; Mc 7:31-37 Sábado: 1 Re 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Sal 106 (105):6-7ab, 19-22; Mc 8:1-10 Domingo: Eclo 15:15-20; Sal 119 (118):1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 [20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37]

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@stcathchurch.org.

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