Pastor Rev. John E. Janze Parochial Vicar Rev. Kiet Ta Parochial Vicar Emeritus Rev. William Krekelberg Weekend Assistants Rev. Joseph Horn, O Praem Rev. Joseph Justice Deacons Deacon Tony & Mrs. Mary Patronite Deacon Stan & Mrs. Fran Necikowski Deacon Tin & Mrs. UyenLan Nguyen Deacon Leonard & Mrs. Nancy Sun Deacon John & Mrs. Michelle Selig Mass Schedule Daily: 8:00am Saturday Vigil Masses: 4:00pm: Bi-lingual Vietnamese/English 5:30pm: English Sunday Masses (English): 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:15am, 5:00pm 2:15pm: Bi-lingual Spanish/English 12:45pm: Chinese (1 st & 4 th Sundays) 12:45pm: Tridentine (2 nd Sunday) 1st Sunday of lent march 1, 2020 Office Information: Office: 949-551-8601 After hours emergency: 949-228-2127 Fax: 949-551-5879 Religious Education: 949-551-8029 Youth Ministry: 949-551-8602 Office Hours: Monday - Wednesday: 8:30am-5:00pm Thursday and Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm Saturday: 9:00am-2:00pm SAINT THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC PARISH 51 Marketplace Irvine, CA 92602 · 949-551-8601 · www.stmirvine.org Morning Prayer 7:30-7:50am: Wednesday and Friday Mornings Reconciliation: 3:00-4:00pm Every Saturday (or by appointment) Adoration: Fridays 6:30-7:30pm 24 Hour Adoration: 22nd every Month: 8:30am-8am on the 23rd Welcoming all, w e, the Spirit-filled parish of St. Thomas More, value our Roman Catholic faith by celebrating the sacraments, breaking open the Scriptures, and joyfully offering ourselves in service to others. Under the inspiration of our patron saint, we seek to build a caring community that embraces the values he modeled of friendship, integrity and courageous love of God. Rendering of our new church Baptisms: Call the Church office to schedule an appointment; please allow five weeks advance notice. Baptisms are held on the third and fifth Sundays of each month (if applicable), immediately following the 11:15 AM Mass. Marriages: In accordance with Diocesan Policy, engaged couples are to begin their marriage preparation program at least six months before their date of marriage. Please note: For Baptisms or Weddings, you must be a practicing Catholic and a member of the parish. To be a Godparent, you must be a practicing and Confirmed Catholic and if married, married in the church.
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Pastor Rev. John E. Janze Parochial Vicar Rev. Kiet Ta Parochial Vicar Emeritus Rev. William Krekelberg Weekend Assistants Rev. Joseph Horn, O Praem Rev. Joseph Justice Deacons Deacon Tony & Mrs. Mary Patronite Deacon Stan & Mrs. Fran Necikowski Deacon Tin & Mrs. UyenLan Nguyen Deacon Leonard & Mrs. Nancy Sun Deacon John & Mrs. Michelle Selig
Mass Schedule
Daily: 8:00am
Saturday Vigil Masses: 4:00pm: Bi-lingual Vietnamese/English 5:30pm: English
Morning Prayer 7:30-7:50am: Wednesday and Friday Mornings
Reconciliation: 3:00-4:00pm Every Saturday (or by appointment)
Adoration: Fridays 6:30-7:30pm
24 Hour Adoration: 22nd every Month: 8:30am-8am on the 23rd
Welcoming all, we, the Spirit-filled parish of St. Thomas More, value our Roman Catholic faith by celebrating the sacraments, breaking open the Scriptures, and joyfully offering ourselves in service to others. Under the inspiration of our patron saint, we seek to build a caring community that embraces the values he modeled of friendship, integrity and courageous love of God.
Rendering of our new church
Baptisms: Call the Church office to schedule an appointment; please allow five weeks advance notice. Baptisms are held on the third and fifth Sundays of each month (if applicable), immediately following the 11:15 AM Mass. Marriages: In accordance w ith Diocesan Policy, engaged couples are to begin their marriage preparation program at least six months before their date of marriage. Please note: For Baptisms or Weddings, you must be a practicing Catholic and a member of the parish. To be a Godparent, you must be a practicing and Confirmed Catholic and if married, married in the church.
THIS WEEK AT ST. THOMAS MORE 3/2/20—3/8/20
Monday 10:00am Spanish Bible Study 3/2 7:00pm AFF Bible Study 7:00pm Legion of Mary 7:00pm Lenten Taize Prayer 7:00pm Spanish Bible Study 7:15pm RCIA 7:00pm Lenten Bible Study Tuesday 9:15am Lenten Bible Study 3/3 3:30pm-6:30pm REP Wednesday 2:00pm-6:30pm REP 3/4 7:00pm Capital Campaign Meeting 7:00pm Confirmation 1 Class 7:00pm CRHP Women’s Meeting Not meeting this week Fr. Justice Reflections Thursday 9:00am Lenten Bible Study 3/5 9:00am Library Open 3:30pm-6:30pm REP 7:00pm Lenten Bible Study 7:00pm CRHP Men’s Meeting Friday 8:15am Little Way Homeschool Co-op 3/6 9:00am Stations of the Cross 4:00pm-7:00pm K of C Lenten Fish Fry 6:30pm Adoration 6:30pm VM Core Group Meeting 7:30pm Stations of the Cross Saturday 9:00am Deacon’s Bible Study 3/7 12:00pm Living Stations Rehearsal 1:00pm VM Faith Enrichment 2:00pm REP for Special Needs 3:00pm Reconciliation 4:00pm Vietnamese Vigil Mass 5:00pm VM Faith Enrichment 5:30pm Vigil Mass Sacrament of the Sick Sunday Spring Forward Daylight Savings begins 3/8 8,9:30, 11:15am Masses 9:00am Library Open 12:45pm Tridentine Mass 2:15pm Spanish Mass 2:30pm CM RCIA 5:00pm Mass 6:00pm Life Night All Masses ICF, Corazon, PSA on patio
Monday 8:00AM †James D’Souza Tuesday 8:00AM Chris Pesavento Wednesday 8:00AM Chris Pesavento
Friday 8:00AM †Souls in Purgatory Saturday
8:00AM
8:00AM 8:00AM 8:00AM 8:00AM 8:00AM
5:30PM
†Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Alphonso †James D’Souza Sergio Leon & Family †Connie Cachia †Patrick Thornton †Kathryn Thomas Pro Populo
Sunday 3/8
9:30AM
11:15AM
12:45PM 2:15PM 5:00PM
†Jean Harriet Liddi †Precy Quitoriano †Souls in Purgatory Haruka Le Mire †Virginia Vasco
Thursday 8:00AM †Librado M. Mantaring
Please call the office when it is time to remove a name.
Mike Anderson Renee Andrade Judy Anselmo Maria Botello Erica Bradley Michele Bradley Bill Burk Lisa Busch Mary & Joe Bush Baby Zane Cabazon Linda Carter Hui-Mei Chen Clara Connor Alexandra Conti Petra Cordova Ellie Dainko Henry Damigella Jim Danaher Rick Denham Diana & Liberato DeVeyra Larry Doan Chela Echenique Jacob Espinoza Lois Farish Howard Frankel, MD Lourdes Frias Cynthia Fox Lillian Gibson Lois Gorman Daniel Graham Alice Green Emma Hager Tina Halberg Phyllis Hammond Mike Harvey Margaret Hawley Robert Henry Jan Hilbert Annette Hills Margaret Hills
Clara Honea Dominador Hontucan Sue House Angela Jack Elsa Jatwani Theresa Johnston Sharon Jones Doris Jordan Cheri Rimando-Juarez John Kain Quinn Kelly Jim Kendall Houman Khaghani Jett Knight Michael Knisely Ty Vivian Knisely Elizabeth Kulas Richard Kulas Deborah Kurilchyk Larry Lathrum Todd Leeds Jack Light Gloria MacCormack Bob Machado Andrea Maciel Betty Mackintosh Consolacion Manalili Mercedes Mantilla Cavan McGaffney Kathleen McKinley Connie Mellott Durvalina Menezes Stephanie Mispagel Linda Moore Agnes Motley Marie Moya Susan Navarrete Karen Norton Nam Van Nguyen Pamela Ocampo
Kyle Osbourne Agnes Pamintuam Regina Park Charlie Perrea Ngocle Phung Fred Puza Frank Quevedo Zachary Quick Norma Quyang Fr. Jim Reis Lorraine Reyes Ponciano Reyes Sheila Russo Anita Ruwaldt Jackson & Gerri Scharff Michelle Suh Tara Summers Liz Thomas Gail Tierney Maria To Xuan Tran Denise Trujillo Jack Troung Kimberly Truong David Valentine Lissette Valenzuela Daniel Villareal Jim Vessey Hanh Vu Alicia Walters Pam Wayne John Weber Bill Westlund Matthew Winans Mike Winchester Linda Yipp
Rest in the love of Christ
Irene Wascavage
Collections and Expenses 2-17-2020 to 2-23-2020
Sunday Collection $31,340 Believe & Grow Together Capital Campaign $ 7,185 Believe & Grow Together Phase 2 $ 2,539 Building Fund $ 659 Other Income $ 924 Regular Expenses $ 6,652 All donations to the Believe & Grow Together Campaign will be used exclusively to pay for the construction costs to build the new Parish church. Moreover, Building Fund donations can be used to pay for the construction costs to build the new
Parish church and for the maintenance and repairs of the existing Parish buildings and property.
Thank you for your generosity!
Celebrant schedule for next weekend:
Saturday, 7th: 4:00pm: Fr. Kiet 5:30pm: Fr. John & Deacon Tony Sunday, March 8th: 8:00am: Fr. Horn 9:30am: Fr. Bill 11:15am: Fr. Kiet 12:45pm: Fr. Norbertine 2:15pm: Fr. Justice 5:00pm: Fr. Kiet Schedule subject to change
Thank you to those who have increased their weekly donations. Haven’t increased yet? It’s not too late. Please consider increasing. Every amount counts. Are you an e-giver? You can increase it online or
call the office for assistance. Thank you!
The Library Corner The First Sunday of Lent. The staff of the Library hopes that your journey through these days of grace will be inspirational. We have
six weeks before Easter to awaken our spiritual essence and prepare to meet our risen Lord.
The library can be an excellent resource for all of us in this endeavor, and today I want to introduce to you a book that may be
especially helpful and enjoyable:
Signs of Life: 40 Catholic Customs And Their Biblical Roots, by Dr. Scott Hahn. In his book, Dr. Hahn examines the biblical and traditional roots of many of our Catholic beliefs and practices. He
also sheds light on often heard misconceptions about certain rituals and traditions. This looks to be a useful aid in strengthening our
understanding of our Catholic religion.
Don’t forget that Friday, March 6, 2020, is the World Day of Prayer and to set your clocks an hour ahead on Saturday night for
daylight saving time.
Please stop by our table on the patio and check out an excellent book or
movie for this most joyous Lenten season!
Pick up your Lenten boxes on the patio after Mass.
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: First Sunday of Lent Monday: Julian Calendar Lent begins Tuesday: St. Katharine Drexel Wednesday: St. Casimir Friday: World Day of Prayer; Abstinence; First Friday Saturday: Ss. Perpetua and Felicity; First Saturday
As Jesus fasted for 40 days in the desert, the Church traditionally fasts during Lent. A form of bodily prayer, fasting and abstinence in union with other Christians reminds us of our utter dependence on and love for God. A gesture of repentance and fasting is symbolic of a change of heart as we
turn away from sin to live in fidelity to the Gospel. Lenten Regulations: Fasting: Ages 18-59 fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, limiting themselves to one full meal and two smaller meals each day, with no snacking between meals. Abstinence: Catholics age 14 and older abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent.
FLU SEASON ETIQUETTE: With the arrival of the cold and flu season, we thought we would provide some helpful guidelines for your participation in the Liturgy. If you are sick, please stay home. Please remember that it is not a sin to miss Mass because you are sick. If you are attending Mass, please be understanding if your neighbor is choosing not to shake hands. A simple gesture like a smile or bow of the head would be appropriate to demonstrate the mutual charity celebrated at that time during Mass. During this season, please strongly consider receiving the Eucharist in the hand only. Receiving the Eucharist under both species is up to the individual. It is important to remember, however, that Christ is truly and completely present under each of the sacramental signs of either bread or wine. Therefore, if you are ill, please consider refraining from the cup during this flu season.
We are clothing the homeless. SVDP and Deacon Tony are collecting blankets,
clothing and shoes to donate to Working Wardrobes, Catholic Worker and the
OC Rescue Mission. Please call SVDP at (949) 331-1020 or
Deacon Tony at (949) 307-6215 to arrange a pick up time.
Please no donation drop offs at the parish office.
ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH MINISTRIES Liturgy Support Altar Servers Tina Le (7) 356-7607 Eucharist to the Homebound Dn. Stan & Fran Necikowski (7) 505-4816 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Jerry Donaldson (9) 552-5485 Lectors Tara Reynaud (7) 925-9992 Music Director, Including Wedding Music Keith Rattay (9) 551-8601 Ushers Steve Luchetta (9) 733-1192
Sacraments Baptism Coordinator Windy Lozano (9) 551-8601 Confirmation Abraham Villela (9) 551-8602 First Communion Barbara Catiller (9) 551-8029 First Reconciliation Barbara Catiller (9) 551-8029 Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Michael Michalek (9) 551-2304 Marriage Case Support Paul Geiger (7) 505-5412 Michael Michalek (9) 551-2304 Mary Patronite (9) 551-8601 Marriage Encounter Jim & Cheryl Skudlarski (9) 551-9156 Marriage In The Lord Meredith & Rattay Keith (9) 559-6464 Wedding Coordinator Michelle Selig (9) 551-8601
Service Bereavement Rosie Muñoz (9) 551-8601 Chinese Community Deacon Leonard Sun (9) 637-9366 Corazon Norma Jean Womack (9) 559-5639 Filipino Community Charlie Torres (9) 551-8601 Hispanic Ministry Frank Ornelas (9) 857-9044 Patty Trujillo (7) 270-5073 Homeless Lunch Ministry Margaret Cunningham (7) 552-8711 Italian Catholic Federation Kellie DeLeo (9) 551-8601 Knights of Columbus Council #13111 Dan Harley (7) 240-5898 Respect Life Chris Gonzales & Janice LaVelle (9) 551-8601 STM Veterans Sgt. Bob Kohler (9)552-1895 St. Vincent de Paul Bill Chacon (9) 331-1020 Vietnamese Ministry Huan Le (7) 261-9893 Young Ladies Institute Rhonda Kersting (7) 292-8251
Parish Believe and Grow Together Campaign Lisa VanDorpe (7) 357-3080 Bulletin Editor Lisa Bergler (9) 551-8601 Building Committee Keith Rattay (9) 551-8601 Deacons Tony Patronite. Stan Necikowski (9) 551-8601 Deacons Tin Nguyen Leonard Sun, John Selig (9) 551-8601 Events Coordination Committee Loy Gibson (7) 573-1367 Finance Council Pierre Gagnon (7) 508-9429 Parish Business Manager Stephanie Miller (9) 551-8601 Parish Office Manager Lisa Bergler (9) 551-8601 Pastoral Council Josh Baker (7) 734-3319 Welcoming Committee Vince Salico (7) 389-7726
Spiritual Development Adult Faith Formation / Bible Study Janice LaVelle (9) 551-8601 Life Teen – High School & Young Adults Abraham Villela (9) 551-8602 Religious Education Barbara Catiller (9) 551-8029 Small Groups Janice LaVelle (9) 551-8601 Christ Renews His Parish Tony Patronite (9) 307-6215 Cursillo Susan Navarrete (9) 551-8601 Legion of Mary Linda Hughes (9) 559-1124 Library Sam & Diana Adams (7) 321-2405 Pilgrim Virgin Michele Wills (7) 404-9824 Spanish Bible Study Teresa LeMire (7) 832-1770 Taize Prayer Charlotte Freund (9) 551-8601
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