St. Kilian Catholic Church 26872 Estanciero Drive, Mission Viejo, California 92691 Phone: (949) 586-4440 Fax: (949) 454-1043 www.stkilianchurch.org MASS TIMES: Saturday Evening: 4:00 and 5:30 PM, Sunday: 6:00, 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 AM, 12:30 PM & 5:00 PM. Monday - Friday - 6:30 and 9:00 AM, Saturday 8:00 AM. Rev. Bruce Patterson, Pastor Rev. Wayne Adajar, Parochial Vicar Assisting Priests: Rev. Larry Gibson, Rev. Jerry Walker, Rev. Colm Conlon, and Rev. Chrysostom Baer. Deacon Bob Kelleher and Deacon Mark Martin Parish Mission Statement Reconciliation/Confession Wednesday: 7:00 PM & Saturday: 2:00 PM Infant Baptism Call the Parish Center for information 586-4440 Marriage Contact Parish Priest at least six (6) months prior to Marriage Anointing of The Sick Contact the Parish Center Eucharistic Adoration: Daily: end of the 6:30 AM Mass till just prior to 9:00 AM Mass First Friday: 7:00 AM Friday to 8:00 AM Saturday Funeral Call the Parish Center for information 586-4440 Parish Office 586-4440 Religious Education 586-4550 Youth Ministry 586-7803 Music Ministry 586-8414 Stephen Ministry 768-6933 Ministry To The Homebound 380-1972 Adult Faith Formation & RCIA 586-4440 SERRA CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Quad-Parish School) 23652 Antonio Parkway Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 Phone: (949) 888-1990 www.serra school. org Angeline Trudell, President Mrs. Carol Reiss, Principal, Grades K-4, Mrs. Catherine Muzzy, Principal, Grades 5-8 A Family of Faith Offices and Ministries St. Kilian Parish is a Catholic community of faith responding to the call of Jesus Christ through the proclamation of Scripture, the celebration of Eucharist, and in living the sacramental life of the Church. We are committed to responding to each other through communities and ministries of faith and love, addressing our spiritual, social and educational needs. We believe that each of us is called to be a supportive, compassionate, and caring Christian witness in Mission Viejo, the Diocese of Orange and in the world. Volume 10 Week 12 March 17, 2013 Fifth Sunday of Lent Sacraments
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S t . K i l i a n C a t h o l i c C h u r c h 26872 Estanciero Drive, Mission Viejo, California 92691
St. Kilian Parish is a Catholic community of faith responding to the call of Jesus Christ through the proclamation of Scripture, the celebration of Eucharist, and in living the sacramental life of the Church.
We are committed to responding to each other through communities and ministries of faith and love, addressing our spiritual, social and educational needs.
We believe that each of us is called to be a supportive, compassionate, and caring Christian witness in Mission Viejo, the Diocese of Orange and in the world.
Volume 10 Week 12
March 17, 2013
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Sacraments
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YEAR OF FAITH March 17, 2013 ~ Fifth Sunday of Lent ~ Year C
Spiritual Reflection on Sunday’s Readings
Families of Nazareth Movement USA, Communion of Life with Christ through Mary
“Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” John 8: 7
The Hidden Pedestal In each person there is an astounding tendency to bask in God’s gifts. We take advantage of the love that Christ shows us in
order to bask in the happy feeling that we are loved rather than have the entire truth about God’s love always before us – the truth that Yes, I am loved, but only because of my misery. Jesus, who sees me in the truth, or as I really am, died for me on the Cross. If it were not for His Redemptive Sacrifice, I would have no chance to be saved.
Instead of striving to live according to this truth, I seek an untrue relationship with God. My relationship with God is untrue in the sense that I erase from my heart why I am redeemed and why I am loved in such an exceptional way: God loves me because He is true to Himself – He is purest Love. To the degree that I immerse myself in the type of thinking that is separated from the truth about Redemption, I am convinced more and more that the only reason God loves me is because I try, perhaps awkwardly, to be good and to fulfill His will. I believe that God loves me only because I am worthy of His love. By thinking in this way, it is as if I want to tell God, God, you are on the highest pedestal. I am only human, but I also have something. I prefer not to call it a pedestal. Nevertheless, whatever it is, it elevates me…
Barriers in the realm of the unconscious that close us off from the action of grace are the most dangerous. All defense mechanisms operate in this area. Here we are basically defenseless against temptations. After all, since we cannot perceive temptations in our unconscious, we cannot defend ourselves against them. If we consider the prodigal son’s father as a symbol for God, then, by imitating the attitude of the older brother and desiring to be aright before God, we unconsciously do not want to need God’s forgiveness. Here, then, is where the unconscious resistance to grace is born in us, and we ask ourselves, Why does God have to forgive me? I prefer to be perfect. This trap consists of the fact that our desire to be perfect causes us to think that we are self-sufficient. In order to feel like everything is okay, I am even ready to perform an act of heroism. In doing so, I build a barrier to grace because I deny the truth about which St. John the Apostle speaks in his letter, “If we say, ‘We are without sin,’ we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us” (1 Jn 1:8). Thus, I suppress this truth because it is pleasant to be perfect. This spiritual pleasantness functions only in those who set spiritual goals. However, when this pleasantness emerges, they imperceptibly deny the truth about Redemption. Consequently, their pangs of conscience deaden, and they rationalize all forms of unfaithfulness.
I begin to warp my conscience further because, when I commit evil, I persuade myself that no evil took place. I make innumerable arguments in order to justify myself and my actions. In time, my distorted conscience “washes the dirty laundry” so cleverly that it is almost impossible to catch. In effect, I do not perceive how strongly I oppose grace…
God, the Merciful Father who loves me as a sinner, slowly disappears from my life. In His place appears a false image of God who loves me because of my deeds and merits. I trudge further along the path of the older brother – the path that closes me to the truth about Redemption. The moment will come, however, when the Lord God will tear this growing falsehood asunder and place me on the foundation of truth. This fact, which awakens me, shows that I live as if God does not exist. In the face of my hidden resistance to grace, God can permit humiliating temptations to come my way. Or, He may shake me through someone, open my eyes, and show me that I am not as perfect as I think I am. The strength of my reaction will measure the height of the hidden pedestal from which He, who always fights for my salvation, has cast me down.
S.C. Biela, The Two Pillars, pp.21-25
References from the Catechism of the Catholic Church 588 Jesus scandalized the Pharisees by eating with tax collectors and sinners as familiarly as with themselves.364 Against those
among them "who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others", Jesus affirmed: "I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."365 He went further by proclaiming before the Pharisees that, since sin is universal, those who pretend not to need salvation are blind to themselves.366
Questions for Reflection 1. In looking at the events of my life, how does my past experience of God’s love compare with my perception of His love for me
today? 2. In my daily situations, what seems to be an obstacle for me in desiring God’s forgiveness? Prayer after Sharing Thank you, God, for allowing me to see the truth about my weaknesses and how it calls upon the abyss of your merciful Love.
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Readings Week of March 18, 2013
Monday Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62
Psalm 23:1-6
John 8:12-20
Tuesday 2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16
Psalm 89:2-5, 27 & 29
Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a
Wednesday Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95
Daniel 3:52-56
John 8:31-42
Thursday Genesis 17:3-9
Psalm 105:4-9
John 8:51-59
Friday Jeremiah 20:10-13
Psalm 18:2-7
John 10:31-42
Saturday Ezekiel 37:21-28
Jeremiah 31:10-13
John 11:45-56
Sunday Isaiah 50:4-7
Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18a, 19-20, 23-24
Philippians 2:6-11
Luke 22:14-23:56
Monday, March 18, 2013
6:30 AM Joel Berganio &
Evelyn Malabuyoc †
9:00 AM Ronald Aluag & Ruth Hoover †
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
6:30 AM Int. of Christopher, Ligaya, and
Victor Teodoro & Graces for Priests
9:00 AM Sam and Phyllis De Frisco & Eileen Perrah †
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
6:30 AM Ken Stetson, Sr. & David Ashdown †
9:00 AM Marci Weity & Carmen Moreno †
Thursday, March 21, 2013
6:30 AM Nat Liberman &
Russell Riccobono †
9:00 AM John Maggetti, Carmen Moreno and
Evelyn McDermott †
Friday, March 22, 2013
6:30 AM Daniel Mayer & Florence Cogan †
9:00 AM Bernie Knoke & Ann C. Wycoff †
Saturday, March 23, 2013
8:00 AM Vincent Boyle & Thuy Seelinger †
4:00 PM Aceles Peters & The Nokelty Family †
5:30 PM Donna Eckhart & Margret Fisher †
Sunday, March 24, 2013
6:00 AM Ed Heim & Jerry Hill †
7:30 AM Mary Grace Truxler &
Leonard Murdy †
9:00 AM John Maggetti &
Margaret Mary Thorpe †
10:45 AM James F. Ward &
Frank and Alice Pickett †
12:30 PM John W. Ward & William Ward †
5:00 PM The Parishioners of St. Kilian Church
CHICO’S GIVES BACK Fall in Love With The Seasons Best.....
March 17th - March 23rd
Chico’s at the Mission Viejo Mall will generously donate 10% of your entire
purchase to our Building Fund. Shop and be sure to mention that you are
from St. Kilian Church.
****There is a special code the sales associate must ring in on your
March 25-31 NO RE HOLY WEEK Grades 1-8, Special ED & Pre-K & Kindergarten
April 1-13 NO RE Spring Break for Capo and Saddleback Schools Grades 1-8, Special ED, Pre-K and Kindergarten
April 15-18 Grades 1-8
April 22-25 Grades 1-4
April 29– May 2 Grades 1-8
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
1st Communion Masses Remember the days when your children were receiving their 1st Communion? How cute they looked and how excited the families were? Well, now is your chance to relive those special days by helping us during 1st Communion.
We need volunteers to: • Help line up the children and parents as they
process in
• Usher the families to the altar
• Serve cookies and lemonade
Mass days and Times Saturday, May 4th 10 AM & 12 Noon
Saturday, May 11th 10 AM & 12 Noon If you are available and are interested in helping please contact the RE Office at (949) 586-4550 or [email protected] Great opportunity for last minute SERVICE HOURS!
SKY stands for St. Kilian Youth. SKY is where the teens of our parish share their faith and have lots of fun.
SKY NEWS • SKY is selling rosaries and religious jewelry
after Mass on Saturday and Sunday the 16th & 17th. These articles make great gifts for those receiving the sacraments this season and help support the spring SKY Retreat.
• The spring SKY retreat is April 12-14 at Santiago Retreat Center. The retreat fee is $100 and permission slips are available in the Youth Ministry Office.
• Join SKY March 17th to discuss relationships and dating.
• On March 24th SKY will be helping you to enter into the spirit of Holy Week.
• There is no SKY on Sunday, March 31 because it’s EASTER!! Hallelujah!
CONFIRMATION CLASSES:
• Confirmation 1 meets Tuesday, April 16th. Chapter 7 is due for homework. All written work for Confirmation 1 must be turned in by our May class. All SKY meetings for Confirmation 1 must be completed by our May class.
• Confirmation 2 FINAL class is April 23. We will be having a MINISTRY FAIR and also going over last minute details for Confirmation.
• ALL SKY Meetings for Confirmation 2 MUST be completed by THIS SUNDAY, March 17th.
• Rehearsal for Confirmation is Friday, April 26th at 6pm. It is MANDATORY to attend.
Confirmation will be celebrated on Saturday, April 27th at 5 PM. A final letter will be coming home shortly.
Those who are sick: Ryan Kelly, Steve Werner, Caroline Thorton, Kathy Sabatino, Diane Cloyd, Patsy White, Mary Wittenmeier, Jeanne Lussier, Spyro Tsacoumangos, Joan Thompson, June Carpenter, Bill Wasowicz, Mitch Needelman, Pat Benson, Richard Ytzen, Dick Holmes, Lois Mendoza, Shawn Haggergy, Kim Baty, Stacy Maslyn, Dick Boultinghouse, Matt Flood, Linda Ross, Lou Collins, Dolores Rodarte, Peggy Liewer, Helen O’Connell, Shirley Hayes, Pam Hurley, Donald Patrick, John Lopez, Johnny W. Keenan, Edward Hack, Angeline Rutowicz, Carrie Bodan, Bob Brunson, Michael Vagan, Fe Alcoseba, Michael Ryan, Georgia Knott, Aggie Todd, Renie Hanlin, Sonny Davidson, Deb Hooper, Maxine Murphy, Carmen Jones, Joe Zambito, Nena Martinez, Aurura Cabrera, Larry McCamish, Laura Rodriguez, Clara Hurley, Pamela Zimmerle, Fredrick Nove, Marcelle Doueiry, Natalie Pukszta, Pat Drennen, Patrick Norris, Bob Dean, Mary Ruth Rivet, Andrew Bold, Carolyn Young, Michelle Ranbert, Lucas Olson, John Peterson, Veronica Fernandez, June Carpenter, Ashley Goetz, Ron Young, Nancy Griffith, Joan Callahan, Jack Frisch, Dorothy Ortiz, Angelina L. Reyes, Rosario Lambaren, Jennifer Collister, Jean King, Walt Matkin, Erin Lyons, Michael L., Jeanine Rojo, Melchor Rojo, Robert Rucker, Maria Olivera, Joan Harcharick, Gloria Gorney, Kevyn Menges, Marianne Ware, Marie Kenefick, Joe Makin, Nancy Kobayashi, Gary Tebben, Thelma Bones, Marie Ward, James Derum, Keith King, Sharon Nestor.
Those who have died: Joyce Nardelli, Pauline Wentworth, Robert Reinartz, John Bodan, Freda Janssen, David Alvarez, Rosa Andrade, Alida Creedon, Dorothy Laguna, Rosella Recouper, Marie Cutler, Hilda Bayhi, William Monfils, Maureen Coletti, Lawrence Theodore Bennett, Nestor Ilagan, Marian Holland, Louis Castillo, Deborah Armstrong-White, Donna Coticchia, Mauricio Paris Santamaria, Vivienne Savage, Barney Barnes, Helen Mitchell, Tony Gomez, William Sawyer, Sr., Jessica Rampone Pollock, David Ashdown, Russell Riccobono, Edward M. McRae, Aguileo Flores, John H. Ferraro, Gertrude Clark.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN OVERSEAS:
Afghanistan: Brian Mazza, Kevin Roepe, Caleb Ainley, Jill A. Rough, Nathaniel Crain, Jason Pallotta, Ryan Mynard, Jordan Franco, and Adam O’Neill. Germany: Robert Blonski-Clark Italy: Andrew Hill Isle of Crete: Richard Erk, III Okinawa: Kyle Hunt, Joshua Mansfield Korea: Matthew Plakos, Kuwait: Kyle Collins Honduras: Pete Mazolewski To include a family members name serving overseas, please contact: Carolyn McNamara @ [email protected].
HELP IS JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY If you or a family member is suffering from any form of addiction and need guidance or information, call David Booth @ 949/768-3791.
SATURDAY, March 23rd 4:00 PM Amanda Hays, Courtney Hays,
Joelle Cassidy
5:30 PM Luke Zettler, Garrett Rhorer
SUNDAY, March 24th 6:00 AM Volunteer
7:30 AM Evan Zeller, Olivia Roselli
9:00 AM Anthony VerBurg, Christopher VerBurg, Joseph VerBurg
10:45AM Allyson Casey, Samantha Casey,
Claire Manning
12:30 NN Jessie Bird, Julia Bird, Julia Smith
5:00 PM Caitlyn, James, & Delaney McDonald
OUR LADY OF HELP DEVOTION SATURDAY MORNINGS
8:00 AM MASS
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PENANCE SERVICES MARCH 18 Monday 7:30 p.m. Santiago de Compostela Church MARCH 19 Tuesday 7:30 p.m. St. Nicholas Church MARCH 20 Wednesday 7:30 p.m. St. Kilian Church MARCH 26 Tuesday 7:30 p.m. San Francisco Solano Church
Additional Confessions MARCH 27 Wednesday 9:45 a. m. ST. KILIAN
(no confessions from Wednesday evening through Easter Sunday)
HOLY WEEK PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY WEEKEND Blessing of Palms Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Mass Palm Branches distributed at all other Masses
CHRISM MASS MARCH 25 Monday 5:30 p.m. ST. COLUMBAN, GARDEN GROVE
MORNING PRAYER Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8:00 a.m. (no Masses on these mornings)
THE TRIDUUM HOLY THURSDAY 7:30 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY 12:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. EASTER VIGIL 7:45 p.m. (with Rites of Initiation)
LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS Friday, March 22nd at 7:00 PM
Our Gap Ministry takes pride and pleasure in following the Way of the Cross with our parishioners while portraying the passions of Christ in music, narrative and your spoken participation.
LENTEN REGULATIONS Everyone 14 years of age and older is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays of Lent. Everyone who is at least 18 years of age and not yet 60 is bound also to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
Page 7 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
St. Kilian Church is currently seeking candidates for the following employment opportunity:
Front Office Manager – reporting directly to the Pastor, this position has overall responsibility for the management of all parish front office functions including front office staff management, administrative tasks, scheduling, bulletin creation, receptionist duties as well as a broad range of support responsibilities as required to support the Pastor, Office Staff and the parish community. Individual must be a multi-tasking people person with strong computer skills. This is a full-time position working 5 days per week, 40 hours per week. Occasional overtime may be required.
Interested candidates should contact the Parish Office 949-586-4440 or at [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE A TASTE OF ST. KILIAN
September 14th The second annual Taste of St. Kilian
will be held at the Norman P. Murray Center, Mission Viejo.
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
St. Kilian Church is currently seeking candidates for the following employment opportunitity:
High School Student Child Care/Receptionist – student provides child care for our Sunday morning Masses at 9:00 AM, 10:45 AM and 12:30 PM. As needed, provides receptionist services for the parish office during late afternoon hours. Position is shared and rotated among 4 students. Typical weekday shift is 3:30 to 7:30 PM on a total of 2 or 3 days per week. Saturday shift is 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM or 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
Interested candidates should contact the Parish Office at 949-586-4440 or at [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE... GOLF TOURNAMENT
May 9th, Tijeras Creek Golf Course
Donated items needed for the silent auction: vacation homes, theatre tickets, sports & golf equipment and spa packages.
DINING FUNDRAISER
Chili’s is Proud to Support St. Kilian Church Building Fund
All you have to do is take the flyer and enjoy a nice lunch or dinner. 15% of your bill will go directly to our Building Fund. This is a great way to support our church.
Let’s continue to help raise the roof!!
Feel free to call Cecelia (949) 212-9315 with any questions.
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WE NEED EASTER FLOWERS The Church would like to have our parishioners donate Easter flowers this year to decorate the Church and Hughes Hall. Our need consists of the following:
All flowers must be in 6 inch pots, watered and healthy. They can be brought to the Parish Center on Wednesday, March 27th or Thursday, March 28th between the hours of 9:00 am and 7:00 pm, or on Friday, March 29th before 11:00 am.
Your generosity in this request is greatly appreciated!
St. Kilian Church has welcomed the following children of God:
Derek Landon Pand, son of Jay & Anna, Thomas Riley Nelis, son of Jon Paul & Monica,
Giovanni Michael Casey, son of Michael & Hollis, Brooklyn Grace Barauskas, daughter of
Geoffrey & Victoria, Kingston Edrick Riturban Peckson, son of Fred & Jaclyn,
Dominic Anthony Savio, son of Matthew & Jennifer, Robert Carlo DeLeon, son of Rob & Sharon,
Emma Gail De Leon, daughter of Jeffrey & Abigail, Rourke James Korte, son of Kyle & Kaileen,
Micah Joseph VerBurg, son of Brian & Nichole, and Bridget Frances Morgan Gerlach, daughter of
Thomas & Shannon.
PRAYER REQUEST Please keep the following adults, children and youth in your prayers as they prepare to be fully initiated into the church at the Easter Vigil:
Jeannine Alivojvodic Alexandra Barnes
Kelly Dugan Matthew Bletchen
Kailey Kerr Daniel Nieves Ashley Huber Charles Huber
Nicole Rios Lucreia Rios
Audrey Young
Rick Carroll James Dutcher
Lloyd Kerr Chantell Gonzales
Nieves Greg Overduin
Terezita Overduin Olivia Young
Jennifer Lynch Derek Earley
Charles Billinger
HISTORIC PAPAL EVENTS Turn to EWTN Global Catholic Network for the most comprehensive Catholic coverage of the events leading up to the Papal Conclave through the Inaugural Mass of our next Pope.
Cox #151, Dish #262 and Direct #370.
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PARISH FINANCIALS January 2013 Budget Actual Surplus/(Shortage)
Sundays/Holy Days * $112,000 $ 97,227 ( $ 14,773)
Capital (Pink) 25,000 25,175 175
Building Fund 25,500 103,317 77,817 **
Year To Date (July 2012 through June 2013) Sundays/Holy Days * $667,000 $652,387 ( $ 14,613)
Capital (Pink) 132,500 140,624 8,124
Building Fund 150,000 258,053 108,053 **
* Includes Christmas, ** Due to multiple one-time, year-end donations.
CATHOLICISM A Journey to the Heart of the Faith
You are invited to join us on Monday nights to come together for fellowship and to learn more about the Catholic Faith.
This DVD series was four years in the making, and is the long-awaited evangelical work of Fr. Robert Barron, professor of theology at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary. In addition to rock solid scholarship and theology, the series is filled with beautiful cinematography that illustrates the theological points.
Fr. Barron reminds us that ours is a Church of science, art and imagery. Fr. Barron tells the message of Jesus and gives us a compelling modern example of the Gospels in practice. Fr. Barron is a true scholar and is a powerful advocate for Christianity and Catholicism.
MONDAY EVENINGS: DATES: April 8th, 22nd, & 29th
PLACE: Parish Center
TIME: 7:00 pm
FACILITATED BY: Kevin, Debbie & Kiera Callahan
Seating is limited; to reserve a spot, call Marcia @ 586-4440.
SPIRITUAL ADOPTION PROGRAM Dear Mom and Dad,
It’s so amazing! I’m 4 weeks old and my heart is beating. I love you and hope my
heart will not be broken. Thank you for praying for me.
ANNUAL MEN’S RETREAT Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center
April 19th to April 21st will be the next retreat for men, held at the beautiful Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center, just above the City of Sierra Madre. The Retreat which is preached by the wonderful Passionist Retreat Team, led by Fr. Pat Brennan, begins Friday, late afternoon and concludes following 11:30 Mass on Sunday.
The lovely 60-acre grounds and peaceful atmosphere of Mater Dolorosa make this a perfect spot for a weekend of spiritual renewal and growth. The Passionist retreat team offers inspirational talks on a theme. This year’s theme is “The Memory of the Passion”. We’ll have time for quiet prayer, Mass, Confession and Stations of the Cross. Weather permitting, the Stations are held outdoors as the Retreat Center has an amazing, life-like depiction of the Stations, placed along the winding walkway of the lush, garden-covered grounds.
Guys from early adolescence to advanced Seniors are welcome.
ATTENTION PARENTS Are you seeking Baptism for your child who is seven years of age or older? Please contact Marcia Burns @ 586-4440, ext. 223 or [email protected] for in-formation on Initiation for Children and Youth.
ROSARY GROUP MONDAY NIGHT Come join us in the Parish Center at 6:00 pm for dedication to our Blessed Mother. This group has been meeting since 1979, praying spirituality, trusting in the Power of Prayer. All are welcome! Call 949-215-5177.
GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRY The Good Samaritan Ministry strives to assist those in our parish who are in need of transportation to Sunday Mass, doctor appointments and help with short term meal assistance. If you know of anyone who needs Good Samaritan assistance, please call Kevin Gross at 768-1890. If you are interested in becoming a Good Samaritan, call Kevin at 768-1890.
BIBLE STUDY FOR PEOPLE ON THE GO
March 16th & 17th, 2013 - Year C 5th Sunday of Lent
FOCUS: To enter into the mystery of forgiveness
Today’s Readings: Isaiah 43:16-21,Psalm 126:1-6,
Philippians 3:8-14, John 8:1-11
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: When am I tempted the most to judge other people?
REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S READINGS Today’s readings celebrate the new life God grants through Christ. In today’s first reading we hear the prophet Isaiah proclamation of Israel’s coming restoration to its homeland. The Lord will lead the people in a new exodus across the desert. Just as once God opened the way through the Red Sea, God will now prepare the way in the wilderness. As in the first Exodus, water will spring forth as a sign of God’s revelation. The Exodus has been an experience of faith and to this day marks the divine act of God’s saving love and redemption for Jews. Our psalm is known as a Psalm of accent. This particular psalm expresses joy and gratitude for being delivered from Babylonian captors. In our second reading from Philippians, Paul states that all his personal achievements are worthless compared to the new life to be gained in Christ. Our reading from the Gospel shows the reconciling action of Jesus on two accounts: a woman brought to him in adultery and the scribes and Pharisees who come intending to trap him. Jesus first offers the women acceptance and mercy, and then calls her to conversion. Without a harsh word, Jesus offers the scribes and Pharisees a chance to see themselves in a new light, to turn to God, and to be reconciled
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION: 1. How would I describe my spiritual journey in terms
of my past, present, and future?
2. How does Jesus open a new door for the woman and the Pharisees?
3. What can I do these last weeks of Lent to draw closer to God?
Above taken from “Living the Good News” and “Justice and Mercy”
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS Starting Thursday, April 4th @ 7:00pm
This class is for all adults that have never received Confirmation. You must be at least 18 years of age, Baptized, and have received First Eucharist. Classes will meet once a week for seven weeks. Those seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation will be confirmed at the Vigil of Pentecost on May 18th. Please contact Bill Stegall: 587-1466, or (213) 216-
AN INVITATION TO PRAYER April 11th, 10:00 am & 7:00 pm
Hughes Hall Presenter will be Dr. Kathy Schinhofen
Participants can enjoy an opportunity to broaden their practices of personal and communal prayer. Anticipate a peaceful and friendly presentation and conversation about our shared faith practices.
Registration is $12.00 Contact Marcia Burns at 586-4440 or [email protected].
BIBLE LECTURE SERIES “ST. PAUL’S LETTER TO THE ROMANS”
The weekly Tuesday morning study is at 9:30 am in the Hall. Everyone is most welcome to attend. Come join us at any time! For information please call (949) 582-2761 or (949) 470-9495.
JOIN US WEDNESDAY MORNINGS! Have you ever wanted to have a better understanding of the Scripture Readings at Sunday Mass, or just wanted to have an understanding of the bible? Then please join us after the 9:00 Mass on Wednesday mornings as we come together to become familiar with
“At Home with the Word.” Questions, call David Booth @ 768-3791. This study is great for those familiar with the bible and new seekers.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Every Friday Night 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Benediction
CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER GROUP We meet in the Parish Center on Thursday nights at 7:00 pm. The group prays Lectio Divina, which means we share the word in scripture at a deep and heartfelt level. This supports and encourages our spiritual life and leads us into the silence of Centering, Contemplative prayer. To answer your questions, please call Margaret Jenkins, Spiritual Director @ 949/454-6030.
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Spiritual Direction is a Pastoral Ministry dedicated to helping a person grow toward wholeness and maturity and go deeper into their relationship with God. It happens through a one on one companionship and guidance process with a Spiritual Director who is experienced and certified by the Diocese of Orange. For more information or an appointment, please call Margaret Jenkins, Spiritual Director @ 949/454-6030 or Marie Gomez, Spiritual Director @ 949/582-0279.
THE FAMILIES OF NAZARETH Families of Nazareth is about formation. Open to all aspiring after deeper communion of life with Christ through Mary. Families of Nazareth meets on Wednesday after the 9:00 am Mass in the Parish Center. If you have any questions or need information, call Rosemary Mertz @ 714/350-2110.
MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY Thrills! Excitement! Action! Big Give-aways! -
Not really but that’s one way to get your attention. In this Year of Faith why not choose to open your heart, mind and soul to the Holy Spirit by attending a Bible study? We are studying the Gospel of Matthew, a course written by Fr James O’Bryan. O’Bryan brings the Gospel to life with his in-depth writing and vivid descriptions of the times. He challenges us to understand the context of Scripture, not only the words. We meet for about 90 minutes each Monday night at 7:00PM in the Parish Center Rooms 8 & 9. So TiVo the game and join us in real-time. Bible study is a great way to spend time strengthening your ability to discuss the essentials of our Christian beliefs with your children, family members and friends. All are welcome. Please call Tom or Denise Campione @ 949/582-7967.
Over 80 teens from St. Kilian spent March 1-3 at the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center on Confirmation Retreat. The group was lucky enough to enjoy a visit from Bishop Vann who met the teens, played a game and even sat in for a song or two. One of our own leaders, Siobhan Daley, prayed over Bishop Vann and he blessed our group in return.
An awesome retreat with the theme: "By Your Side”.
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FISH FRY 2013 Doors open at 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Volunteers are needed!! If you haven’t gone to our website, www.stkilianchurch.org and volunteered to help with the Fish Fry, you can do it now. Your help is needed, as there are still a number of unfilled shift positions. The first shift starts at 4:00 pm, as the doors open at 4:30 pm. The second shift starts at 6:00 pm AND we can always use your help with the clean-up effort at 7:30 pm.
If you are free Thursday and Friday mornings after 8:00 am come and join us prepare the dinner in Hughes Hall.
Our breaded fish will be cod and the grilled fish is salmon. Baked potatoes, cole slaw, vegetables, pasta, apple sauce, bread and pizza are on the menu. Prices remain the same as last year: $12 for adults, $5 for those 10 and under. Credit cards are accepted. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.
DRIVE-THRU TAKE OUT Due to our construction parking challenges, for your convenience you can call your take-out dinner order in Monday thru Friday, 10:00 am until 2:00 pm and pickup Friday evening. To place your take-out order call 586-4440. We can only accept Credit Card payments for phone in take-out orders Drive up to the designated pickup area for your food. You will not even have to get out of the car!!! If you forgot to call to place your order, you can still drive up to the designated pick-up area to purchase your dinner.
OPPORTUNITY DRAWING TICKETS Don’t forget to drop off your tickets for a chance to win $800, $500, or $300. Yu don’t have to be present to win!!!
DONATIONS Now accepting donations of soda, beer, wine and water.
Looking forward to seeing you there!!
DAILY ADORATION Continuing through the upcoming conclave of Cardinals to elect our new Pope, we dedicate our daily Adoration between the morning Masses to implore the Holy Spirit’s guidance in their deliberations. If you cannot attend in the morning, consider stopping by the church at a time of your convenience, or simply offering part of your daily prayer for this intention.
CHRISM MASS The Annual Chrism Mass for the Blessing of the Holy Oils and Renewal of Priestly Commitment will be celebrated at St. Columban Catholic Church on Monday, March 25th at 5:30pm. Bishop Kevin Vann will be presiding. The Oil of the Sick and the Oil of the Catechumen will be blessed and the Oil of Sacred Chrism will be consecrated for use in each of the parishes at this diocesan celebration. All are invited to attend. The Church is located at 10801 Stanford Avenue in Garden Grove.
