15 MAY 2016 | PENTECOST

Saint Anne

340 10TH ST. | SEAL BEACH CA 90740 | 562-431-0721 | WWW.STANNESEALBEACH.ORG | MON.—FRI. 8:45—4:00

12 March 2017 | Second Sunday of Lent

MASS ES : SAT : 5 :00 PM SUN: 8 :00 , 10 :00 AM; 12 :00 , 4 :00 PM DA I LY : 9 :00 AM

CONFESS IONS : Mon-Sa t : 8 :30 AM Sa t : 4 :00 -4 :45 PM

Msgr . M ike Heher , Pas to r | pa s t or@ s ta nn ese a l be ach . o r g , 56 2 - 43 1 -0 72 1 Ex t . 1 4

F r . Ben T ran , Paro ch ia l V i car | p v@ s tan nes ea l be a ch .o rg , 5 62 -43 1 -07 21 E x t . 11

F r . Rober t V ida l , Pas to r Emer i t u s | F r .b ob@ s tan nes ea l bea ch . o r g

Deacon Pe te r Nguyen | d c npe te r@ st a nne sea l bea c h . o rg

Amy Papageorges , D i re c to r o f Fa i t h Fo rma t ion | dr e@ st ann ese a lb ea ch .o rg , 562 - 431 -0 721 Ex t . 16

Jy l l i an Rhodes , You t h M i n i s t ry/Con f i rma t io n | y m@ s tan nes ea lb ea ch .o r g , 5 62 -4 31 -0 721 Ex t . 1 5

Jan Cooper , F ron t Of f i ce | of f i ce@ s ta nn ese a l be ach . o r g

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The Temptation of Christ by Sandro Botticelli

2 St. Anne 12 March 2017

When I lived in Rome, Italy had a new government almost every month it seemed. Judging by how much the exchange rate fluctuated, the economy was weak. And there was a strike by some group of workers al-most every other day. Well the Italians still have a hard time keeping their prime ministers (the last gov-ernment fell in December.) There are tax protests still and the taxi drivers are mad about the threat of Uber. A nun just turned 110 years of age. In other words, Italy is still its idiosyncratic self but its economy is do-ing better because it is tied to the Euro.

My favorite part of the New York Times is the book section. There I find what new books have come out and which of them are any good. I read the reviews of books I have no intention of buying because they are on themes I don’t find all that interesting because I believe I ought to know a little something about many, many topics, even economics. Over the years I have discovered new writers that I have followed as they have written and published subsequent books, authors like Ann Patchett and Marilynne Robinson. As a writ-er myself, I look at the best sellers list and dream of seeing a book of mine there someday.

One of the images of heaven is that of a banquet. Im-agine the biggest ball room you’ve ever seen and peo-ple wandering around introducing themselves to the newcomers. I would first try to find my parents to see how they are doing. I’d also keep an eye out for my first pastor to thank him for all he taught me. After that I would look for authors I feel I know because of how their writing moved me, like Flannery O’Connor, Walker Percy and Thomas Merton. No doubt Jesus and his mother would be very popular up there so I might have to wait awhile. No rush; I can take my time since I have all eternity. The one thing I will miss though is the Sunday delivery of the New York Times.

Msgr. Mike

READING THE PAPER

My favorite time of the week is Sunday afternoon because I stretch out on my couch then and read the New York Times, front to back, except for the sports section. (I have never been much of a sports fan.) Why isn’t it the Los Angeles Times or the Orange County Register that I am reading? I guess it is because I already know a lot about this part of the world and I am very interested in finding out what’s happening elsewhere. Also I have travelled over the years to every continent except Antarctica and like to find out the news of the whole world, particularly those places where I have been.

Few people have been to the Central African Re-public, one of the poorest countries in the world. I went there with Msgr. Wilbur Davis many years ago because a friend of ours was there working in the Peace Corps. He was teaching in a school. When we were there, rental cars did not exist; peo-ple got around by means of “traffiques,” vans load-ed up with as many people as would fit which crossed the country on dirt roads as few highways were paved. Nowadays there is something of a civil war going on with rebel groups fighting each other. I read the newspaper to find out what in the world they think is worth fighting for.

With Msgr. Tuan Pham, I once traveled to Vi-etnam on something of a pilgrimage. There were also a number of bishops on the trip so in every big city we visited we’d find ourselves at the cathedral celebrating Mass with the resident bishop and be-ing fed at a kind of banquet afterwards. The food they served was what they imagined we would like. At one we were served steak which must have cost them plenty. Every place we visited people were taking pictures of us getting off the bus or standing in the procession line. When I asked why anyone would want to take pictures of us, I was told that they were government officials who were to report back on what we were doing. Imagine being the object of surveillance. Today Vietnam has one of the fastest growing economies in Asia.

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Around our Parish

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ST. PATRICK'S/ST. JOSEPH'S DAY POTLUCK DINNER Please join the Knights, fellow parishioners and guests for an evening of great food and beverages with music provided by St. Hedwig parish’s John Dynice and his accordion and our own 5:00 p.m. mass singers, Angi, Sara and J. There will be a cash bar with adult beverages to accompany our potluck dinner. In addition, there will be entertainment provided once again by Celtic Gold Academy of Irish Dance. The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the parish hall on Saturday, March 18th. Sign-up sheets for “potluck” dishes are posted in the front vestibule and outside the side entrance of the Church. Please sign up as soon as possible. This event is free! For additional information, contact Jim St. Omer Roy at 714-609-1297. MONTHLY MEETING/MEMBERSHIP All interested Catholic men are invited to attend our Coun-cil meetings. We typically meet the 1st Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2017. For additional infor-mation, please contact Bob Hannan at 562-594-4762.

“Help Us Help Those In Need”

CRS RICE BOWL ENCOUNTER INNOVATION This week we encounter the Singh family in India, where a mother and father are using innovative farming techniques to feed their family amidst a flood. How is God inviting us to think outside of the box in service to others this Lent? Thank you to all who took rice bowls home Ash Wednes-day and this past weekend. If you did not take a bowl, there are bowls still available in the vestibule of the church and by the side entrance. Remember to not just think of the box and the little snack it provides but think of the many people the box represents who will have something to eat because of your almsgiving. There will be a special box to return the rice bowls on Palm Sunday. For those who have smart phones, there is a free rice bowl app that you can download with daily prayer reflections. Also, each day of Lent individuals are invited to use the Lenten calendar in-cluded with their Rice Bowl to guide their Lenten almsgiv-ing. The calendar inside of the box describes families in need. Visit crsrice-bowl.org for more ways to talk to children about pray-ing and why we choose to give money during Lent.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Each Friday after the 9:00 a.m. Mass during Lent, join us for Stations of the Cross in the Church. As a mini pilgrimage moving from station to station, we are asked to recall and meditate on specific events from Christ's last day.

WOMEN’S GUILD

ADDICTION: A SOCIAL ILLNESS All parishioners are invited to hear Dr. Lauren Walton, Chief of Addiction Medicine/Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente speak in the parish hall on Monday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. Addiction is a devastating, chronic disease permeating our society. Hospitality begins at 6:30 p.m. FOR MORE INFORMATION General meetings are usually the 4th Monday of each month in the parish hall. To support our ministries and speakers as a member, please contact Joanne Groustra at 562-296-8705 or Lorraine Fiori at 562-296-5163.

PREK-8th FAITH FORMATION REGISTER NOW FOR 2017-2018 CLASSES! Registration is underway for our faith formation classes. Email faithformation@stannesealbeach.org or call 562-431-0721 for a copy of the registration packet. FIRST GRADE CATECHIST NEEDED FOR THE FALL Do you have a heart for children? If so, a First Grade Catechist is needed this fall! This is an amazing opportunity to help the little ones of our Parish grow in faith in Jesus. No experience is required, we provide you with everything you need. Classes start in September and are held most Tuesdays from 3:00—4:15 PM. For more information about this special opportunity, please contact Amy Papageorges at dre@stannesealbeach.org!

MISSION TRAINING CAMP All confirmation and lighthouse leadership teens are invited to sign up to participate in this year’s Mission Training camp. A deposit is due by 3/15, spots are limited. Register today! Email ym@stannesealbeach.org to learn more about this fun mission trip which will be held from July 17th-21st.

OUR MISSION: Saint Anne Church exists to help us become disciples of Jesus Christ who connect with God, grow in faith, and serve in love.

9:00 AM MASS INTENTIONS 3/13 Suzanne Donnelly 3/14 Ernie & Lucille Gallina 3/15 Nicolas Rodriguez 3/16 Thanksgiving 3/17 Albert Dinger 3/18 Paul Ringer ( Rest in God’s love and peace)

PLEASE PRAY FOR Fr. Bob Vidal, Katia Bergstrom, Juanita Kho, Julia Poirier, Brenda Malloy, Ed Palacol, Kathleen Kastner, Jeanette Brent, Aurora Lavadia, Mike Pendleton, Linda Medcalf, Jerome Gendron, Kathy Purcell

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ST. ANNE SILENT RETREAT Just a reminder that now is the time to reserve and pay for your retreat on the week-end of April 21-23 (Divine Mercy Weekend, the weekend after Easter) at the Sacred Heart Retreat House in Alhambra. All parishioners are invited for a weekend of Mass, Adoration, quiet moments in the chapel or beautiful outdoor gardens, and conferences given by retreat master John Henry Hansen, O. Praem. The weekend begins with dinner on Friday evening and concludes after Mass on Sunday. The total cost of attending (room, 5 meals, conference) is $180 to $260 depending on your choice of accommodations. Day commuters can attend on Saturday for $65. If you have not registered and still wish to do so please contact Maureen at 562-596-4141.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES CRUISE Join Catholic Charities Auxiliary Chapter II on a California Coastal Cruise from October 21-28. $100 from each cabin booked will go to the Auxiliary. Daily masses will be celebrated on board by Rev. Patrick Moses from St. Irenaeus. The port itinerary will include San Francisco, Monterey, San Diego, and Ensenada. Cabin fares range from $834 to $1,434 per person and includes taxes, fees and port expenses. For reservations or information, please contact Josie at 714-761-6375.

PILGRIMAGE TO COSTA RICA Fr. Jim, Pastor Emeritus of Holy Family, is very happy to announce this next pilgrimage to the Basilica of the Virgin of Los Angeles in Costa Rica on May 15-22, 2017. For more information and a detailed itinerary, please contact Javier at 818-844-3100 (Monday—Friday).

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