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22082 ANTONIO PARKWAY, RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688-1993

Mission Statement: San Francisco Solano Parish continues the early California missionary spirit to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ. We are committed to Word, Sacrament, and Service.

SERRA CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Multi-Parish School) 23652 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 Phone: (949) 888-1990 • www.serraschool.org Angeline Trudell, President

NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome to San Francisco Solano Catholic Church! To register please come into the Parish Office, take an information envelope from the information rack at the back of the Church, or download a registration form online at www. sfsolano.org.

March 13, 2016 Fifth Sunday of Lent

SA N FR A N C I S C O S O L A N O CA T H O L I C CH U R C H

Phone:(949) 589-7767 · Fax: (949) 589-7768· www.sfsolano.org

OFFICE HOURS: Weekdays: 9:00 AM to NOON; 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Reverend Theodore Olson, Pastor—Ext. 2111 FatherTed@sfsolano.org

Reverend Duy Le, Parochial Vicar—Ext. 2104 FrDuy@sfsolano.org

Reverend Gordon Moreland, SJ, Visiting Priest

Reverend James Smith, O.Praem., Visiting Priest

Deacon Carl Swanson—Ext. 2108 cswanson@sfsolano.org

SATURDAY VIGIL MASS: 5:00 PM

SUNDAY MASSES: 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:15 AM, 12:00 NOON, and 5:00 PM

WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday-Saturday, 8:30 AM

HOLY DAY MASSES: 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM

SACRAMENT OF Saturdays, 3:30-4:30 PM RECONCILIATION: (or by appointment)

SACRAMENT OF Please contact the Parish Office at MARRIAGE: least six months prior to marriage.

SACRAMENT OF One Sunday each month at 2:00 PM BAPTISM: Please contact the Parish Office.

EUCHARISTIC The first Monday of each month ADORATION: beginning after the morning Liturgy.

Administration—949-589-7767

Parish Secretary/Office Manager—Alma Helms, Ext. 2112 secretary@sfsolano.org

Parish Receptionist/Sacramental Records—Alfie Mumaugh, Ext. 2100 information@sfsolano.org

Bulletin Editor—Lynne Pantano, Ext. 2101 bulletineditor@sfsolano.org

Parish Facilities Manager—Anna Podruski, Ext. 2109 facilities@sfsolano.org

Parish Controller—Leah Davis, CPA, Ext. 2105 accounting@sfsolano.org

Parish Ministry

Director, RCIA/Adult Faith Formation/ Adult Confirmation Deacon Carl Swanson, Ext. 2108 cswanson@sfsolano.org

Director of Music—Brenda von Gremp, Ext. 2115 brendavg@sfsolano.org

Coordinator of Liturgy—Dana Hardenburgh, Ext. 2106 liturgy@sfsolano.org

Youth Faith Formation—949-589-1709 Fax: 589-2840

Coordinator, Youth Faith Formation—Martie Williams, Ext. 2135 dre@sfsolano.org

Registrar/Receptionist—Teri Ferlisi, Ext. 2134 reregistrar@sfsolano.org

Elementary/Intermediate Coordinator (Grades 1-8)— Amy Franklin, Ext. 2139 elemre@sfsolano.org; jrhigh@sfsolano.org

Youth Minister/Confirmation Coordinator (Grades 9-12) Jenna Mish, Ext. 2130 youthministry@sfsolano.org

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Scripture Readings for the Week

Sunday: Is 43:16-21; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11; Alternate readings (Year A): Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45] Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:12-20 (or Jn 8:1-11 if Year A readings were used on Sunday) Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Sunday: Lk 19:28-40 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14 — 23:56 [23:1-49]

Readings can also be found online at: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/031316.cfm

Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. But early in the morning he arrived again in the temple area, and all the people started coming to him, and he sat down and taught them.

Then the scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery and made her stand in the middle.

They said to him, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery. Now in the law, Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do you say?” They said this to test him, so that they could have some charge to bring against him.

Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with his finger. But when they continued asking him, he straightened up and said to them, “Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.”

Again he bent down and wrote on the ground. And in response, they went away one by one, beginning with the elders.

So he was left alone with the woman before him. Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?”

She replied, “No one, sir.”

Then Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now on do not sin anymore.” (John 8:1-11)

The woman caught in adultery became a pawn in a legal game devised to trap Jesus. Not only did he outwit his opponents, he refused to treat this woman as an object.

Jesus publicly spoke to her with respect and compassion, disregarding the accepted social protocol of the time.

Jesus’ behavior is another striking instance of the "something new" God promised through the prophet Isaiah.

Christ is the astonishing river of salvation, springing forth in the wastelands of human experience, restoring life to all who thirst.

Fifth Sunday of Lent March 13, 2016

Monday 14 March 8:30 AM † Flor Gonzales Beatrice Schmitz

Tuesday 15 March 8:30 AM † Mrs. Bishop † Josefa Pilapil Michele Taylor

Wednesday 16 March 8:30 AM † Bernice Ashcraft David Wang

Thursday 17 March 8:30 AM Marie Gentile † Fred Storck

Friday 18 March 8:30 AM † Michael Avila

Saturday, 19 March 8:30 AM † Ronald Nestor 5:00 AM † PRO POPULO

Sunday 20 March 7:00 AM † Ronald L. Coombs 8:30 AM † Amelanda Quilatan 10:15 AM † Raymond Mullarkey 12:00 NOON † Francisco Rocha 5:00 PM † Yolanda Manatad

Mass Intentions for the Week

Offertory Collection

Offertory Summary Last Year

Current Year

Incr/(Decr) %

December $112,082 $135,556 $23,474 21%

January $108,044 $98,895 -$9,149 -8%

Parish Pay - Electronic Donors Jan 2016 12%

Schedule of Church Hours

*Winter Schedule*

Monday—Thursday 6:30 AM—8:30 PM

Friday 6:30 AM—3:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM—6:30 PM

Sunday 6:30 AM—6:30 PM

Join Us THIS Friday for the final Soup Supper & Stations of the Cross

At San Francisco Solano Church The Soup Supper will begin at 6 PM in the Parish Hall and will be hosted by Women’s Cirlcles. Stations of the Cross will begin in the Church at 7 PM.

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Evening Bible Study

San Francisco Solano’s Evening Bible Study is a multi-year course: The Bible Plain and Simple. Our mission is to discover the Bible systematically, verse-by-verse, Genesis through Revelation, utilizing a combination of audio taught by renowned literary scholar, Dr. Bill Creasy who has been called “a Catholic Bible teacher extraordinaire!” Check Dr. Creasy out

at logosbiblestudy.com.

We are currently reading the Gospel of Matthew. Come join us at any time for coffee and desert as we study the Bible.

Recommended Bible: The Catholic Study Bible (Oxford Edition)

Day: Your choice of Monday or Thursday evenings

Time: 7:00 PM-8:30 PM

Location: Meeting Room F

Cost of Class: FREE ---bring a dessert to share with the class.

For more information contact: Rick or Jackie Majewski at

(714)-713-6877 or jvpham101@aol.com

You're invited to join us Friday mornings from 9:15-11 AM for Bible Study. All you need is a Bible, a notebook, and a willing heart. We meet upstairs in the Parish Hall, Room F. Please contact Kathy Pham, 949-858-9293 or phamily02@cox.net

Friday Morning Bible Study

Parish Ministries

CRHP is a one-and-a-half-day opportunity to take a break from your busy schedule of personal, business, and family obligations so that you can refresh yourself spiritually and renew your heart by meeting other men or women from our Parish in an informal and relaxed environment of reflection, fellowship, and fun.

The Renewal Weekend is presented by fellow parishioners and is meant to strengthen your own faith and invite Jesus Christ into your daily life. The women’s weekend is April 30–May 1 and the men’s weekend is May 14-15. To sign up for the weekend or for more information, please contact the parish office. You may a l s o s i g n u p o n o u r w e b s i t e a t http://www.sanfranciscosolanorsm.org under Faith Formation.

All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all. Acts 4:32

Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP)

Thank you for your donations of time, food and money; they are greatly appreciated.

The SFS Community Food bank is located at 29873 Comercio, Rancho Santa Margarita (Please do not drop off donations at this location; instead, please place donations in the bins outside church after Mass or drop them at the parish office.)

Distribution: Fridays, 2 PM to 5 PM

SFS Food Bank

Thank You to the 118 families who have pledged $84,465.00 to date in the 2016 Pastoral Services Appeal.

Your gifts to the PSA will fund many ministries that serve us and help bring God’s Word to those in special need. Please make your pledge this week if you can and help us reach our parish goal of $163,000..

If you would like your old palms to be burned in the Easter Vigil bonfire, you may bring them in between now and March 25 (Good Friday) and leave them in the basket located near the offertory table in the back of the church.

Old Palms

Donations of rosaries (preferably new) for use with Catholic patients and families at CHOC Children’s Hospital in Orange, CA, are being accepted. Your generosity is greatly appreciated by the families of patients and staff at CHOC Hospital. Please drop off your rosary donations at the parish office. Rick Majewski will pick up rosaries and take them to CHOC.

Rosary Donations

Easter Lily Memorial Donation Be part of a new tradition at San Francisco Solano as we decorate the church with Easter Lilies. Remember a loved one or give thanks for blessings in your life with flowers to adorn our church for the Easter season. You may drop off the lily at parish office anytime during Holy Week but no later than Noon on Good Friday. If you need to drop off after hours or on Good Friday, a table with materials needed to mark your lily will be placed in front of the parish office.

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Lent and Easter Schedule

PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 20

SATURDAY: 5:00 PM SUNDAY: 7:00, 8:30 AND 10:15 AM,

12 NOON, 5:00 PM BLESSING OF PALMS AT EVERY MASS

DIOCESAN CHRISM MASS

Monday, March 21 – 5:30 pm The Arboretum at Christ Cathedral

13280 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove All parishioners are invited to attend.

HOLY THURSDAY – March 24

Morning Prayer – 9:00 am

MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER – 7:00 pm

Adoration in the Parish Hall after Mass until Midnight

GOOD FRIDAY – March 25

Morning Prayer – 9:00 am

OUTDOOR STATIONS INDIVIDUAL OF THE CROSS VENERATION OF THE CROSS

9:30 am, 12:00 noon, and 5:00 pm 10:00 am–5:00 pm in (Booklets available all day for personal use) the church

CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION 7:00 pm

with VENERATION OF THE CROSS and HOLY COMMUNION

HOLY SATURDAY – March 26

Morning Prayer – 9:00 am

No 5:00 pm Liturgy

VIGIL MASS OF EASTER – 8:00 pm–10:30 pm Blessing the Easter Fire, Liturgy of the Word,

Baptisms, Confirmation and Eucharist

EASTER SUNDAY LITURGIES – March 27

7:00 am, 8:30 am, 10:15 am & 12:00 noon Mass in the Parish Hall also at 8:30 & 10:15 am

(No 5:00 pm Liturgy)

RECONCILIATION SERVICES WITH INDIVIDUAL CONFESSIONS

Monday, March 14 – 7:00 pm

Santiago de Compostela Church, 21682 Lake Forest Dr. Lake Forest

Tuesday, March 15 – 7:00 pm St. Kilian Church, 26872 Estanciero Dr.

Mission Viejo

Wednesday, March 16—7:00 PM St. Nicholas Church, 24252 El Toro Rd.

Laguna Woods

Tuesday, March 22 – 7:00 pm San Francisco Solano, 22082 Antonio Parkway, Rancho

Santa Margarita

San Francisco Solano Church, Blessed Sacrament Chapel Saturday, March 19

3:00–4:30 pm Wednesday, March 23

10:00-11:30 am

NO Confessions on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, or Holy Saturday

Holy Week and Easter — 2016

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

The Paschal Mystery is at the very heart of our Catholic faith. The word of Scripture and the life of Jesus culminate in this unique event. Every Eucharist is a memorial of His suffering, death and resurrection. Yet each year the Church sets aside this entire week to commemorate the profound realities of the first Holy Week.

May your loving participation in the week’s liturgies enable you to live more deeply the Life emptied on Calvary and risen on Easter Sunday. The growth of Christ’s life in us, His Body, the Church, is the continuation of the Father’s plan for all creation.

May the peace and joy of the Risen Lord be with you this Easter and always,

Reverend Ted Olson Reverend Duy Le Deacon Carl E. Swanson Reverend James Smith, O. Praem. Reverend Gordon Moreland

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Parish Ministries

A new season of Women's Circle of Faith & Friendship has begun. You are invited to explore this program, which has been described as a spa for your soul. Women's Circle is a peer ministry for women of all ages and stages of life, offering an opportunity to nurture your spirituality, deepen your faith, and build community with others.

Our Spring Season this year will carry us through Lent and into Easter.

Using a wonderful resource, Rediscover Jesus, from renowned Catholic author Matthew Kelly, we will come to know Jesus in a more intimate way and hopefully make this Lent one of our best. Meetings will be held Tuesday mornings at 9:15-11:15 AM and repeated Tuesday evenings at 6-8 PM. Meetings run through April 12.

There is a $10.00 fee for the program. The book has been generously provided by our parish. You should have received one at Christmas, but if you did not we will have one available for you. For information and to preregister please email Lori LaFavre at lori@lclafavre.com

Women’s Circle of Faith & Friendship

Please Join us in the church lounge at 7 PM for lively discussion and snacks. For more information about the book club call Mary Kay Beck, (949) 310-1030, or email her at mkbeck55@gmail.com.

3/23 Girl on a Train, Paula Hawkins 4/27 Rubberneckers, Belinda Bauer 5/25 The Light Between Oceans, M.L. Stedman 6/22 The Replacement Child, Judy L Mandel 7/27 The Painted Veil, W. Somerset Maugham 8/24 The Mountain Story, Lori Lansens 9/28 Orhan’s Inheritance, Aline Ohanesian 10/26 Big Little Lies, Liane Moriarty 11/30 Still Life, Louise Penney (The November meeting will begin at 6:30 PM.)

SFS Book Club Schedule 2016

Children of Christ’s Heart is a ministry for the families of children with special needs – any diagnosis. We meet to discuss our fears, concerns and frustrations. We address those issues with prayer, emotional support, shared ideas, and information about resources and community agencies that might be able to provide assistance. The leaders of this ministry are not only parishioners here, but are both parent mentors with Family Support Network of Orange County and we have a great deal of knowledge about community resources, IEP preparation and the ins and outs of having a child with special needs, as we both have children with special needs. If you are feeling overwhelmed with your situation or if you would just like to reach out to others who share your experience, please join us. We meet here at the parish, in Meeting Room A, on the third Wednesday of every month from 10:00 AM to Noon. Our next meeting is Wednesday, March 16. If you are unable to attend at that time, but you would still like support, please contact the coordinator, Maura “Mo” Byron at either (949)709-5830 or via email at 5byrons@cox.net.

Children Of Christ’s Heart

Catholic Men's Fellowship meets on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month. Dinner is at 6:30 PM and the program begins at 7 PM in the Parish Center. The next meeting is Tuesday, March 22. It is an opportunity for men to open their hearts and strengthen their faith and friendships. Please consider visiting one of our upcoming meetings. For more info, please contact ChrisAOConnor84@gmail.com.

Catholic Men’s Fellowship

55 & Better is a parish social ministry for parishioners 55 & over. Social activities are held in th SFS Parish Center. Contact Don Leavey at 949 830-2729.

March 18, Friday 6 PM in the YFF Basement Room. Bring a meatless appetizer, side dish, salad, main dish or desset to share. Enjoy an evening of Irish fun.

April 1, First Friday Mass & Brunch, 8:30 AM. Bring a brunch item to share.

Tickets are avilable for “The Addams Family Musical, Sunday, April 24, 2 PM, Vanguard Theater. $14 pp Contact Don Duclos: 305-6559.

Tickets available for Neil Diamond Concert (Performer Jay White) on Sunday, May 1 at 3 PM at Soka University. $29 pp Buy Tickets at gatherings or call Paul Arritt at 858-7212.

55 & Better

The Eucharist is the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ and He calls us to spend time with Him in prayer and adoration.

Each month, we have a 24-hour Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. We encourage you to consider spending some time with Christ, present in the Blessed Sacrament. Morning,

afternoon, and evening time slots are available.

Our next 24-hour adoration is April 4-5 .

As Jesus said to his apostles who slept while he prayed in the Garden prior to his arrest and crucifixion, “Could you not spend one hour with me?”

Monthly Adoration

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Youth Faith Formation Program Information

Youth Faith Formation

Special Needs Youth- YFF also serves youth (children and teens) with disabilities. Your child/teen must be registered with Youth Faith Formation. Questions? Contact Addie Traino at (949) 683-9009.

Middle School Ministry is open to all 6th-8th grade students (public and private schools). Middle School Ministry meets every Tuesday evening. 6th grade meets 6-7:30 PM; 7th & 8th grades meet 6:30-8 PM. Join us for faith, food, and fun!

Early Childhood- we are looking at offering a session for 3-5 year olds during the 10:15 AM Sunday Mass. If you are a parent with a 3-5 year old child and are interested in your child attending an early childhood faith session while you attend Mass, please email the Youth Faith Formation office the following information:

your name and contact information

your child’s name and age.

The email address is receptionist@sfsolano.org.

Confirmation Confirmation enrichment for Year 2 is March 20 at 3:30 PM. Contact Jenna Mish @ youthministry@sfsolano.org for any other needed information.

Youth Group, Confirmation, and Young Adult Ministry

Youth Ministry Youth Group - No Youth Group this Sunday due to Year 2 retreat! Please pray for the retreatants and leaders! Join us next week after the 5 PM Sunday Mass for Youth Group up in the Youth Room. We meet from 6 PM to 8 PM for food, fellowship and fun with Praise and Worship. We look forward to seeing 9th -12th grade students who are interested or who just want to see what this is all about.

Refuel - All High School teens are welcome to join us for mid-week fellowship every Wednesday night from 6 PM to 8 PM in the Youth Room. The first 30 minutes will involve food and catching up with each other with the session starting at 6:30 PM. Hope to see everyone there. .

Open Room – Every Monday 3 to 6 PM and Thursday from 3 to 5 PM there is Open Room in the YG room. This is a time for the youth to come and do homework, relax and socialize in a safe setting. As always, there will be snacks and drinks available. Come be a part of the Room Crew!

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is a ministry open to all 1st – 4th graders during the Sunday 8:30 AM and 10:15 AM Masses. This ministry is free, and no preparation or enrollment is needed. We encourage all children to participate (parents are welcome to join as well). Just follow us out during the dismissal and join us for discussion of the readings for that Sunday.

Volunteers needed for both masses. Confirmation students welcomed. If you have any questions please call Trish 949-632-9800.

P r e p a r a t i o n f o r F i r s t Reconciliation- All preparing for First Communion must first prepare and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Young Adult Ministry Vision – Young adults ages 18-35 are welcome to join us for a twice-monthly fellowship the first and third Tuesday of each month from 7:30 PM to 9 PM in the Upper Room above the Parish Hall. Our next meeting will be Tuesday March 15. Looking forward to seeing

you there!

Your Parish School, St. Junipero Serra Catholic School is Accepting Kindergarten Applications Now! Do you have a child that will be entering Kindergarten next year and desire to give him/her the gift of a Catholic education? St. Junipero Serra Catholic School, located in Rancho Santa Margarita, is accepting applications in Kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year.

St. Junipero Serra Catholic School develops a life-long love of learning beginning in its early childhood education

programs. It offers a full-day Kindergarten educating the whole child using progressive technology and challenging,

comprehensive programs that include art, music, Spanish, and physical education classes in a state-of-the-art facility.

For more information or to schedule a tour of Serra’s beautiful campus, contact Shirley Merchant at 949-888-1990, or

visit our website at www.serraschool.org.

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Adult Catholics Growing in Faith

Letter from the Deacon

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Around the Diocese

Future Events FIESTA DE SOLANO

July 8-10 Mark your calendars! Fiesta de Solano will be held the weekend of July 8–10 this year.

WE NEED YOU to make this another successful and fun-filled community event!

Please email fiesta.de.solano@gmail.com if you are interested in getting involved on the planning committee or if you would like to be contacted regarding making a donation or becoming a sponsor of San Francisco Solano’s largest fundraiser and community event.

RUMMAGE SALE September 17

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 17, for this year's Rummage Sale!

Collections will begin on September 3, so start your Spring Cleaning now and hang on to your donations until then. In fo rmat ion regar d ing volunteering for this event will come out in August along wi th o ther impor tan t information.

Men Interested in Diocesan Priesthood The Vocations Office cordially invites you to the next “Priesthood Discernment” evening. The purpose is to familiarize interested men with the life, prayer, and possible call to Priesthood in the Diocese of Orange. There is no commitment on your part, other than the expression of interest to participate.

The next “Priesthood Discernment” evening will be held on Wednesday, April 6, at 6:00 PM. ~ Diocese of Orange Pastoral Center, First Floor, Room 1D, Christ Cathedral Campus.

Please give serious thought to this invitation.

"The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest." (Mt 9:37-38)

If you have any questions regarding the “Priesthood Discernment” evening, please contact the Director of Vocations, Rev. John Moneypenny at (714) 282-3036, or via email at fr.jmoneypenny@rcbo.org.

2016 Priesthood Discernment Meetings: Wednesday, April 6 Wednesday, May 4 Wednesday, June 1

Extending God’s Mercy To Those Touched By Abortion Without a doubt, abortion is one of the most traumatic experiences a person can have. The Diocese of Orange is looking to build its post-abortion outreach to be the mercy of God to those wounded. Extending God’s Mercy To Those Touched By Abortion will be a workshop for priests, religious, deacons, hospice chaplains, therapists, and pastoral care ministers. Monday, March 14, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM in the 3rd Floor Conference Room in the Cultural Center of Christ Cathedral. Topics include: Walking with those who are hurt by abortion, Understanding those who would make the choice, Our pastoral approach, Our role as bearers of God’s mercy. $20.00 registration (includes lunch). Register online at: http://www.rcbo.org/?p=6975. For more information please contact the Office of Pastoral Care for Families in All Stages at (714) 282-6001.

Cornelia Connelly School in Anaheim, is an independent, college-preparatory Catholic high school for girls.

Come visit us! Have your daughter visit for a day and shadow a Connelly student!

Applications are being accepted for the 2016-2017 school year. Please contact the Office of Admissions at 7 1 4 - 7 7 6 - 1 7 1 7 e x t . 2 3 4 o r e m a i l admissions@connellyhs.org for more information.

FUN AND FABULOUS MOTHER'S DAY LUNCHEON Friday, May 6, 2016

10:00 AM

El Adobe Restaurant, San Juan Capistrano $41.00 for Catholic Charities Auxiliary Members

$46.00 for Non-Members

Free Champagne! 10% Discount at Chico's Clothing! Door Prizes! Opportunity Drawings!

Pre-loved Jewelry Sale and Pre-Loved Designer Purse Sale

Make checks payable to CCA, Chapter 4-5 (South County)

Mail Checks to: Teress Weber, 30291 Via Festivo, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

QUESTIONS? 949-488-3872

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Around the Diocese

ST. Michael’s Open House and Entrance Test for 7th Graders

St. Michael's Prep School, ranked as one of the 50 best Catholic high schools in the United States, is hosting an Open House and High School Entrance Exam. Current 7th graders are encouraged to take the entrance exam as a practice test for high school entry. Come find out about the admissions process and enjoy a tour of our school. For more information: Mrs. Pam Christian at 949-546-0637.

Open House: Sunday, April 9 at 3:30 PM Entrance Test: Saturday, May 7 (pre-registration required) Current 7th graders are encouraged.

Nick Kraus Memorial Scholarship Concert Santa Margarita Catholic High School proudly presents the Nick Kraus Memorial Scholarship Concert on March 16 at 7:00 PM at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Come hear the award-winning Instrumental and Vocal Music students and see wonderful works of art produced by our Visual Arts students. Tickets can be bought online at: www.scfta.org for $35.00 each. All proceeds will go to the Nick Kraus Memorial Scholarship fund. Mr. Nick Kraus was a beloved teacher and mentor of the SMCHS Performing Arts Department.

La Purísima Catholic School is Now Enrolling! Registration for the 2016-2017 school year is here! La Purísima Catholic School in Orange offers a faith-filled environment, extraordinary curriculum, and an excellent technology program. We build character, compassion, and values. We offer both half-day and full-day preschool and full-day Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA). The preschool is also fully licensed by the state of California. If you missed our Open House, you may contact our school office for a tour. For more information, call (714) 633-5411 or visit lpcs.net

JSerra Speaker Series Presents: Dr. Eugene Gan:

Finding the Real World in a Virtual World: Getting the Best out of Your Devices

Without Them Getting the Best of You

Want to throw away your kid’s cell phones? Ready to smash someone’s computer?

Digital devices are consuming more and more of our time, our concentration, and our lives. Just as it seems they are taking over, Eugene Gan teaches his audiences stress-free and reasonable ways to manage our devices. Come join Dr. Gan as he helps us explore healthy ways to interface with the growing number of electronic devices that vie for our attention.

Monday, March 14 7-9 PM in the Center Room.