Chapel: 314 Marine Avenue • Balboa Island, CA 92662-1206 msgr.lbaird@sjvchapel.net Parish Office: 1111 Bayside Drive, Suite 186, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 (949) 432-5494 or (949) 791-2094

Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 4:30 p.m. / Friday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Web site: www.sjvchapel.net

Administrator: Reverend Monsignor Lawrence J. Baird, P.A. Deacon Patrick Bartolic

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 24, 2019

Annunciation of the Lord: Monday, March 25

Sunday Eucharist Saturday Vigil .…....5:00 p.m.

Sunday.8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Weekday Eucharist

Monday through Friday.….7:45 a.m. Holy Day Eucharist

Holy Day……...….7:45 a.m. Rosary

Monday through Friday…..7:15 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration

The fourth day of every month unless the fourth day falls on Sunday or a national holiday.

Sacrament of the Sick In the event of a serious illness or a medical emergency, Monsignor Baird should

be contacted immediately so that the Sacraments of the Church may be celebrated. Funerals

At the death of a loved one, please notify Monsignor Baird so that a date and time for the Funeral Liturgy may be arranged.

Sacrament of Matrimony Registration and preparation are required. Please contact the parish office six months in advance of the desired wedding date. At least one member of the engaged couple must be a practicing Catholic and a member of the Chapel

at least one year prior to the wedding date. Baptisms

Baptisms are usually scheduled for the second Sunday of every month. Sacramental preparation is requested for parents and Godparents. A Godparent

must be a practicing and confirmed Catholic and, if married, married in the Church.

Communion to the Sick Please call the parish office to arrange.

Altar Servers

Julie Kelly Bereavement Ministry

Alanna Psomas Eucharistic Ministers

Dick Dickson Knights of Columbus

Paul Gerst Lectors

Carrie Young Money Counters

Larry Di Sano Music

Lawrence Kolakowski, Director larrykola@gmail.com

Respect Life Linda Chaix

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (949) 673-3775 x7

Ushers Gary Jennison

Wedding Coordinator Diane Lewis

Women’s Guild Dianne Jones

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

MARCH 25 - MARCH 31

THIRD SUNDAY IN

LENT First Reading — “I have witnessed the affliction of my people in Egypt and have come to rescue them” (Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15). Psalm — The Lord is kind and merciful (Psalm 103). Second Reading — Those who think they are standing secure should take care not to fall (1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12). Gospel — I shall cultivate the ground around the fig tree and fertilize it; it may bear fruit in the future (Luke 13:1-9).

Monday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38

Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35

Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19

Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23

Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34

Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14

Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34:2-7; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

MONSIGNOR’S

MESSAGE

50/50 DRAWING SUNDAY, APRIL 14

Please help us support Catholic Education by purchasing a raffle ticket. Ten Thousand Dollars (less taxes) goes to the winner and $10,000.00 goes

to Catholic School Scholarships. All you need to do is buy a ticket for $100.00. Only 200 tickets will be sold. Be sure to send your checks in as soon as possible. We sell out every year! For any questions, please contact ERIN GRAASS at (949) 375-1293.

CELEBRATE MONSIGNOR BAIRD ON HIS 50TH ANNIVERSARY

OF ORDINATION SUNDAY, JUNE 30 - NOON TO 4:00 P.M.

NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB

“WAY OF THE CROSS” Come to the Chapel on Friday evenings during Lent

at 7:30 p.m. for the traditional devotion

of the Stations of the Cross.

As disciples of Jesus we are called to put our gifts at the service of the Lord. Please give prayerful thought to your donation this year as it supports needed Diocesan programs, as well as benefits our parish Chapel through the Rebate Program. PSA pledge envelopes may be found in the pews. Your 2019 PSA Pledge Envelope and payments may be placed in the collection basket or the parish office.

MONSIGNOR BAIRD

THANK YOU … to all those who supported THIRD WORLD GIFTS AND HAND ARTS last

weekend. The group reported that they raised $883.86 in sales and donations and reiterated that these funds will benefit many artisans and food producers.

“UNPLANNED” IRVINE SPECTRUM - THEATER #11

MARCH 28 AT 7:00P.M. Our parishioners are invited to attend a free screening of “Unplanned,” the true story of Abby Johnson’s journey from one of the

youngest Planned Parenthood directors in the nation to staunch pro-life advocate. The screening will be held at REGAL CINEMAS in METRO POINTE STADIUM, AUDITORIUM #11. Please contact UTA TROGELE at (484) 432-8605 for your tickets.

Please join us on the patio for doughnuts and coffee after Masses at 8 and 9 a.m.

NEW HOPE CRISIS HOTLINE

(714) 639-4673 The New Hope Crisis Hotline provides telephone crisis intervention and suicide prevention services in Orange County. Services are free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND

You are our eyes and ears. Please let us know about

any sick and/or homebound parishioners we may not know about and who may wish to receive the Sacraments at home and be anointed. Please contact the parish office with the information by calling (949) 432-5494.

MICHELANGELO’S SISTINE CHAPEL EXHIBITION

CHRIST CATHEDRAL CAMPUS APRIL 13, 2019 THROUGH

JANUARY 11, 2020 The Exhibit focuses on Michelangelo’s

contributions to the Sistine Chapel, namely the artwork from the ceiling and the Last Judgment. By bringing the artwork closer, visitors will be able to appreciate these famous masterpieces from a new perspective. For more information and tickets visit https://www.sistineexhibit.com.

“24 HOURS FOR THE LORD” CHRIST CATHEDRAL - ARBORETUM

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MARCH 29 - 30

Mass will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Friday, March 29

Join fellow Catholics from across Orange County in answering Pope Francis’ call to show the Mercy of Christ to the world. There will be prayer opportunities with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, exhibits, praise and worship holy hour, and the opportunity for individual confession.

COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN AFRICA, LATIN AMERICA AND EASTERN EUROPE

Thank you for your generous support last week of this collection. Your gift will ensure that present and future generations will have the opportunity to

deepen and share their faith. Your support helps ensure adequate catechesis and lay leadership programs, along with strong formation for seminarians and religious. Thank you for taking this opportunity to share your faith.

HOLY LAND GIFT SALE

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY,

MARCH 30 - 31 After all Masses next weekend, there will be

items for sale which have been brought from the Holy Land. This is a rare opportunity and one in which you can assist Christians who are struggling for survival.

EMAIL ADDRESSES The parish is planning to send out E-blasts with Important parish information from time to time. Thanks to those who have sent in their email addresses and, for those who haven’t yet, please

email it to jbobier@sjvchapel.net or call JUDY BOBIER at (949) 432-5494 to subscribe.

LENTEN PARISH MISSION

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

CHURCH WEEKEND OF APRIL 6 - 7

AND MONDAY - WEDNESDAY

APRIL 8 - 10 7:00 P.M.

Come and learn from FATHER BERNARD HEALEY, JCL, STL as he teaches on “The Mystery of God’s Word”, “The Mystery of God’s Forgiveness” and “The Mystery of God’s Sacrifice.” Confessions will follow his talks.

TALLIS SCHOLARS CHRIST CATHERAL

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 at 7:30 P.M. The TALLIS SCHOLARS, the “Rock Stars of the Renaissance” return to the CHRIST CATHEDRAL CAMPUS for the second time

in a special performance of music from the famed Sistine Chapel. This performance coincides with the opening of the Sistine Chapel Exhibit at the Cathedral Cultural Center. You can learn more about the Tallis Scholars concert at www.ChristCathedralMusic.org.