Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 12, 2018 Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.

Psalm 34

Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church Laguna Beach, CA

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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 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

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 RCIA-Ext.113

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

Rev. Gabriel Stack, O. Praem—Sunday Assistance Rev. Marito Rebamontan (Retired)- 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 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 (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, ext. 113

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

Mike Letourneau—School Principal

Ext. 211 or mletourneau@stcathschool.org

Tracy Smith—Office Administrator

Ext. 210 or tsmith@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

A Letter From Father Greetings...I offer these thoughts/reflections at the beginning of my third week of radiation treatments. As you read this, the third week will be complete, 15 sessions done, 20 to go. I am very grateful for your thoughts & prayers. The Outreach of this Community of St. Catherine of Siena, along with my family & other friends has been tremendous. I am prayed for, I have been prayed over, and have been Anointed through the Sacrament of the Sick. So far there is no pain to speak of, only some discomfort when I swallow. I will be away for a couple of weeks. Before all this started, I had scheduled some vacation time and we "tagged" Fr. Dick Delahunty to come back (he was here when I was on Sabbatical). You were most hospitable to him then. He must have enjoyed you since he is willing to return. Enjoy the next couple of weeks of summer, and even though I will not be around, your prayers will find me...Blessings. Father Ken

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.

RCIA

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Readings, Intentions, Saints & Special Observances

Please pray for the sick:

Mon: Kathryn Bunnell (D) Tue: Barbara Gullo (D) Wed: Elizabeth Novick (I) Thurs: Richard Dietz (D) Fri: Patrick Cory (D) Sat: William & Claire Egan (D)

Intentions—8:00 a.m. Mass

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

Pray for those in the Armed Forces:

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Ss. Pontian and Hippolytus Tuesday: St. Maximilian Kolbe Wednesday: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thursday: St. Stephen of Hungary Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

READINGS OF THE WEEK Monday: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Mt 17:22-27 Tuesday: Ez 2:8 — 3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 Thursday: Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-59, 61-62: Mt 18:21 — 19:1 Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 19:13-15 Sunday: Prv 9:1-6; Ps 34:2-7; Eph 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58

STRENGTHENED BY THE BREAD OF LIFE Today we resume the “Bread of Life” discourse from John’s Gospel that began two weeks ago. He makes reference to the Jews’ ancestors who ate manna in the desert. These days we would think primarily of Israel wandering in the desert, but faithful Jews would also have known the story of Elijah that we hear today. Strengthened by food and drink in the desert, the angel of the Lord sends him on his forty-day and forty-night journey (the biblical number for a preparation time). Like the food given to Elijah in the desert, Jesus tells his listeners that he is bread for the life of the world. It is very important that we not stop listening to Jesus after his promise of eternal life—a marvelous promise, but this “reward” is not the only reason we feast on the Bread of Life. We also come to the table to be made strong for the journey of mission, that the whole world might have life in the fullness of Christ. We are compelled, if we have eaten of the bread of life, to go forth in service to all. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Harry Allen Jim Kollenda Charles Cambruzzi Lauriann Meyer Jakie Canali Melinda Munoz Rick Ciaccio Jared Nelson Myrla Clark Hiroko Nishimaya Conor Davis Steve Pfeffer Therese Davis Billie Quam Sarah Delacruz Richard Robertson Renee DiVicino Eleanor Schmidt Laura Ewing Gary Seddon Paul Freeman Halina Stanaland Al Gambale Regine Stanaland Ruby Garcia Francis Szeibert Patricia Gonzalez Aria Tremblay Steven Handwerk Sam Vasquez Ed Johnson Troy Wagner Teresa Johnson Ghinka Wilson

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Ministries

MINISTRY DIRECTORY

Altar Servers Susan Daley 494-9701, x118 Art & Environment Virginia Atherton 497-1904 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 Felix Cruz 949-202-9412 Evaristo Reyes 949-616-0733 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, 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 serv-ing 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

July 30- August 5 , 2018

NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUBLISHING

I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this

bread will live forever. — John 6:51

July 23-29 , 2018

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Parish Event

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Important Notice

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Religious Education

“LET THE LITTLE CHILDREN COME TO ME!”

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION FOR OUR FALL CLASSES

Early registration for our Religious Education Program in the fall begins July 1st. Those students who attended last year will receive a registration packet in the mail. Those who register before August 31st will pay an early bird registration fee. New families who want to register their children can come to the parish office Monday – Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Fri-day from 8:30-2:30. You can also go online to our parish website and print out the registration forms. You must have a copy of your child’s Baptism certificate to register them in our classes. Our Elementary Religious Education classes are on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for grades 1st through 8th and are held at St. Catherine’s School. Our Confirmation preparation classes are twice a month on Sundays from 4:00 – 5:15 p.m. and are held at St. Catherine’s Church meeting rooms. Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation begins in the 9th grade. You will need a copy of their Baptism and First Communion certificates. It is important that your family are registered members of St. Catherine’s Parish. If you have any questions please call our Religious Education Director, Gina Stewart at 494-9701 ext. 119.

Gina Stewart is collecting school supplies and backpacks to give to the children of our parish who are need of these items! You can bring them to the parish office during the week or place them in the containers marked school supplies in the church. God bless you for your loving kindness and gener-osity in helping our children in need! Items will be collected now through August 26th.

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Lecturas y Noticias

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

En 1973 Juan A. Espinosa escribió la canción “Santa María del Camino” con la cual invita a la Madre de Dios a caminar con sus hermanos y hermanas en la fe. La canción reta al creyente a caminar a pesar de lo difícil que puede ser y a luchar por los cambios que sólo el Reino de Dios puede realizar. En todo esto María es invitada a caminar con el creyente. En esta semana recordamos la Asunción de María al cielo, y lo hacemos reconociendo que además de ser Madre de Dios y madre nuestra, ella también es nuestra hermana y compañera en el camino de la fe. Ella ha llegado a la meta de nuestra peregrinación y lo ha hecho en cuerpo y alma por un privilegio singular. Noso-tros también lo haremos en los últimos días cuando nuestro cuerpo resucite para unirse con nuestra alma. Es en vista de los últimos tiempos que invitamos a María a descender de sus altares, regresando del cielo una y otra vez para caminar con sus hermanas y hermanos, en la fe, que tanto necesitan su ejemplo y apoyo. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

“DEJA QUE LOS NIÑOS VENGAN A MÍ.” PROGRAMA DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA

REGISTRACIONES DEL AÑO ESCOLAR 2018-2019

Inscripción anticipada para nuestro programa de Educa-ción Religiosa en el otoño comienza el 1 de julio. Aque-llos estudiantes que asistieron el año pasado recibirán un paquete de inscripción por correo. Los que se inscriban antes del 31 de agosto pagarán una cuota de inscripción temprana de aves. Nuevas familias que quieran inscribir a sus hijos pueden ir a la oficina parroquial Lunes - Jueves de 9:00 am -.5:00 p.m. También puede ir en línea en nuestro sitio web de la parroquia e imprimir los formula-rios de inscripción. Usted debe tener una copia del certificado de bautis-mo de su hijo para registrarlos en nuestras clases. Ho-rario de clases para el año escolar 2018-2019 es domin-gos a las 12:15 – 1:30 en la iglesia de Santa Catalina. Nuestras clases de preparación para la Confirmación son dos veces al mes los domingos de 4:00-5:15 y se llevan a cabo en la iglesia de Santa Catalina. Preparación para el Sacramento de la Confirmación comienza en el noveno grado. Usted necesitará una copia de su certificado de Bautismo y la Primera Comunión. Es importante que su familia son miembros registrados de la parroquia de Santa Catalina. Si usted tiene algunas preguntas por favor llame a nuestro Direc-tor de Educación Religiosa, Gina Stewart en 494-9701 ext. 119.

FORTALECIDOS POR EL PAN DE VIDA Hoy retomamos el discurso sobre el “Pan de Vida” del Evangelio según san Juan que comenzó hace dos sema-nas. Juan alude a los ancestros de los judíos que comieron el maná en el desierto. Hoy pensaríamos sobre todo en el pue-blo de Israel caminando por el desierto, pero los judíos fieles también conocían el relato de Elías que escuchamos hoy. Elías comió y bebió en el desierto, y con la fuerza de aquel alimento, el ángel del Señor lo envió en su viaje de cuarenta días y cuarenta noches (la cifra bíblica que simboliza un tiempo de preparación). De la misma manera que el alimen-to que recibió Elías en el desierto, Jesús le dice a su público que él es pan para la vida del mundo. Es muy importante que sigamos escuchando a Jesús después de su promesa de vida eterna, sin duda es una promesa maravillosa, pero esta “recompensa” no es la única razón para darnos un festín con el Pan de Vida. También vamos a la mesa con el fin de reci-bir fuerzas para el camino de la misión, de manera que el mundo entero pueda tener vida en la plenitud de Cristo. Si hemos comido el pan de vida, estamos obligados a servir a todos. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Lecturas y Noticias

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura — Después de descansar y alimentar-se nuevamente dos veces, Elías se fortalece para cami-nar a la montaña de Dios, el monte Horeb (1 Reyes 19:4-8). Salmo — Gusten y vean qué bueno es el Señor (Salmo 34 [33]). Segunda lectura — Han sido marcados por el Espíritu Santo de Dios para que imiten a Dios y vivan en amor (Efesios 4:30-5:2). Evangelio — Jesús profesa que él es el pan de vida y todo el que coma ese pan vivirá para siempre (Juan 6:41-51). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Españo-la. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: Decimonoveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: San Ponciano y San Hipólito Martes: San Maximiliano Kolbe Miércoles: La Asunción de la Santísima Virgen María Jueves: San Esteban de Hungría Sábado: Santa María Virgen

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Sal 148:1-2, 11-14; Mt 17:22-27 Martes: Ez 2:8 3:4; Sal 119 (118):14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Miércoles: Vigilia: 1 Cr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Sal 132 (131): 6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lc 11:27-28 Día: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Sal 45 (44): 10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lc 1:39-56 Jueves: Ez 12:1-12; Sal 78 (77):56-59, 61-62: Mt 18:21 — 19:1 Viernes: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 o 16:59-63; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12 Sábado: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Sal 51 (50):12-15, 18-19; Mt 19:13-15 Domingo: Prov 9:1-6; Sal 34 (33):2-7; Ef 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58

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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