24252 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637 (949) 837-1090; FAX (949) 837-9510; www.st-nicholaschurch.org School of Religious Education: (949) 837-7676 Our Parish Mission Statement St. Nicholas Parish is a Catholic community, celebrating our faith through the Sacraments, Liturgy, Prayer and Service. We strive to nurture family life and to create one body out of many in the Lord. We share the Good News with people of all ages, cultures and faith backgrounds. Adopted July, 1996 BAPTISM Contact the Parish Office for Baptism scheduling and information. MARRIAGE Arrangements must begin at least six months in advance with a priest of the parish. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Call Parish Office in an emergency. Special Service celebrated in fall/spring as announced. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS At the death of a family member, please call the Parish Office at your earliest convenience to plan for the Mass of Christian Burial. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION DAY 24-hour adoration begins the second Wednesday of the month at the 9:00AM Mass. DEVOTIONS & BENEDICTION Wednesday evenings at 7:00PM; Vietnamese—2nd Wednesday of the month at 8PM. Recitation of the Holy Rosary and Benediction. Filipino—1st Saturday of the month Novena and Rosary Devotion from October-June after the 4PM Mass. CLERGY Pastor Rev. George P. Blais Parochial Vicar Rev. Quyen Truong Visiting Priest Rev. Msgr. John Campbell Visiting Priest Rev. Gerald Walker Visiting Priest Rev. Charbel Grbavac Visiting Priest Rev. Jack Sewell Visiting Priest Rev. Chin Dang Deacon Wayne Thompson Deacon Chau Tran Deacon Gerardo De Santos MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00PM, 7:00PM in Spanish Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:45AM, 12:30PM, and 5:00PM in Vietnamese. Monday through Friday: 7:00AM and 9:00AM Saturday: 9AM Holy Days: 4PM Vigil, 7PM Spanish Vigil, 7AM, 9AM, 12PM, 6PM, and 7:30PM in Vietnamese. RECONCILIATION (Confession) Saturday: 9:45AM to 10:15AM and 3:00PM to 3:45PM or by appointment. Parish Office Hours Sunday: 8:30 AM—1:30 PM; Monday through Friday: 9AM– 12Noon; 1PM– 5:15PM Saturday: 9 AM—12 Noon St. Nicholas Parish January 6th, 2019 The Epiphany of the Lord
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24252 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637 (949) 837-1090; FAX (949) 837-9510; www.st-nicholaschurch.org
School of Religious Education: (949) 837-7676
Our Parish Mission Statement St. Nicholas Parish is a Catholic community, celebrating our faith
through the Sacraments, Liturgy, Prayer and Service. We strive to nurture family life and to create one body out of many in the Lord.
We share the Good News with people of all ages, cultures and faith backgrounds. Adopted July, 1996
BAPTISM Contact the Parish Office for Baptism scheduling and information.
MARRIAGE Arrangements must begin at least six months in advance with a priest of the parish.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK Call Parish Office in an emergency. Special Service celebrated in fall/spring as announced.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS At the death of a family member, please call the Parish Office at your earliest convenience to plan for the Mass of Christian Burial.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION DAY 24-hour adoration begins the second Wednesday of the month at the 9:00AM Mass.
DEVOTIONS & BENEDICTION Wednesday evenings at 7:00PM; Vietnamese—2nd Wednesday of the month at 8PM. Recitation of the Holy Rosary and Benediction. Filipino—1st Saturday of the month Novena and Rosary Devotion from October-June after the 4PM Mass.
CLERGY
Pastor Rev. George P. Blais Parochial Vicar Rev. Quyen Truong Visiting Priest Rev. Msgr. John Campbell Visiting Priest Rev. Gerald Walker Visiting Priest Rev. Charbel Grbavac Visiting Priest Rev. Jack Sewell Visiting Priest Rev. Chin Dang Deacon Wayne Thompson Deacon Chau Tran Deacon Gerardo De Santos
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00PM, 7:00PM in Spanish Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:45AM, 12:30PM, and 5:00PM in Vietnamese. Monday through Friday: 7:00AM and 9:00AM Saturday: 9AM
Holy Days: 4PM Vigil, 7PM Spanish Vigil, 7AM, 9AM, 12PM, 6PM, and 7:30PM in Vietnamese.
RECONCILIATION (Confession) Saturday: 9:45AM to 10:15AM and 3:00PM to 3:45PM or by appointment.
December 23rd-25th $42,076 $48,055.07 $25,856.00 Electronic Giving 12/15-12/22 $4,129.53
Dear Parishioners,
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. An epiphany is a revelation or an “ah ha” moment. The birth of Jesus was revealed to the world by the presence of a bright star in the sky. This star marked the way for the Three Kings who came to pay Him homage and to present gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. The Three Kings traveled a great distance to find the child Jesus and their inquiry of where to find Him concerned King Herod; however, they continued in their search until they found Jesus in the house with His Mother. These gifts that they provided were to be symbols of the specialness of Jesus. Gold represented the royalty that Jesus was; His Kingship. Frankincense and Myrrh were used to project the type of death that Jesus would endure and how His body would be prepared for burial. These gifts were signs of Jesus’ state of life. Jesus is our gift of salvation as He was the gift of salvation for the Three Kings and all the people of earlier generations, that specific generation, and all people to come. A question we might ask ourselves is; “What gift am I prepared to give to the Lord Jesus on this Feast of the Epiphany?”
Fr. George
The Knights of Columbus & The American Red Cross
invite you to a Community Blood Drive on Thursday, January 17th—7:45am to 7:45pm at
St. Nicholas Church in the Parish Center.
To schedule appointments call one of the following: 949-831-0208, 949-581-5503, 949-350-3282
Walk-ins are welcome or make an appointment for faster service!
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
“Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come,
the glory of the Lord shines upon you.” — Isaiah 60:1
Our Monthly Day of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins this Wednesday, January 9, at
the 9AM Mass and continues until just prior to the 9AM Mass on Thursday, January 10. We invite and encourage you to spend some time with Our Lord in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament - praying
especially for the strengthening and unity of Christian family life and for vocations to religious
life and the priesthood.
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TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The Lord shines upon you.
Psalm 72 Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 The Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 Magi from the east arrived, looking for the newborn king of the Jews.
Monday: 9AM Nicholas Barnes (d) 4PM Bernarda M. Soriano (d)
Thursday: 7AM Lucy Hall Welch 9AM Peter Ho Cong Binh (d)
Friday: 7AM Evelyn Lewandowski 9AM Susan Ambrico
Saturday: 9AM Joan O’Connel (d) 4PM Ken Viktor 7PM —————————————————
Sunday: 7:30AM For the Parish 9:00AM Mike Korf 10:45AM Juana Coquilla (d) 12:30PM Francisco Romer (d)
We Remember
All of our recently deceased
who entered their new and eternal life in Christ.
Grant to all our dearly departed, eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on them forever.
The St. Nicholas Library
The Library is open the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month, from 8:45am—12:45pm. We are located in Room C, behind the Parish Office.
Freebie Cart: Rosaries, prayer cards and more!
Parish Calendar This Week MONDAY Sewing Group, Small Hall, 8AM Religious Education for Elementary, Parish Center, 4:15PM Hispanic Rosary, Church, 7PM 1st Reconciliation Meeting, Parish Center– 2nd Floor, 7PM
TUESDAY Religious Education for Elementary, Parish Center, 4:15PM SRE Confirmation I, Parish Center– upstairs, 7PM St. Nicholas Chorale, Small Hall. 7:15PM
WEDNESDAY Eucharistic Adoration, Church, 9AM Charismatic Prayer Group, Room A, 9:45AM Religious Education for Elementary, Parish Center, 4:15PM Knights of Columbus, Room 104/105, 6PM Devotions and Benediction, Church, 7PM Certification Basica, Room 201, 7PM Filipino Choir, Small Hall, 8PM
THURSDAY Faith Alive, Room A, 10AM Bereavement Ministry, Room B, 10AM Hispanic RCIA, Room B, 6PM RCIA, Room 201, 7PM Hispanic Council, Room C, 7PM St. Nicholas Parish Choir, Small Hall, 7:15PM Teen Choir, Choir Loft, 7:30PM
WELCOME BACK TO SRE! WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS NEW YEAR AS WE CONTINUE OUR JOURNEY OF FAITH.
PLEASE NOTE:
SRE classes will resume starting:
Elementary classes on Monday, Jan. 7th Confirmation I class on Tuesday, Jan. 8th
Confirmation II class on Tuesday, Jan. 15th Junior High Classes on Tuesday, Jan. 22nd
If you have questions about the schedule, please call the SRE Office, (949) 837-7676.
SACRAMENT DATES AND SPECIAL MEETINGS:
Confirmation Saturday, May 4th at 10AM Mass
Confirmation Rehearsal: Tuesday, April 30th at 7PM in Church
First Communion
Sunday, May 5th at 12:30PM Mass First Communion Rehearsal: Monday, April 29th
at 7PM in Church
FIRST RECONCILIATION NEWS:
During this month, our SRE Students who are preparing to receive their First Communion on May 5th will be celebrating the Sacrament of
Reconciliation (Confession) on Saturday, January 29th at 10AM. There is a mandatory meeting for
parents of these students on Monday, January 7th at 7PM in Room 201-204. If you have any questions,
please call the SRE Office at (949) 837-7676.
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YOUTH MINISTRY
Bible Study will resume on January 15th at 6PM in the Youth Room. Confirmation I and II students, if you missed a Confirmation Class, attending a bible study will count as a makeup class AND you might enjoy the knowledge and friendship that you will gain.
CONFIRMATION NEWS:
There is a Confirmation II Retreat starting on Friday, February 1st and ending on Sunday, February 3rd. In preparation for this retreat, there will be a Mandatory Meeting for parents of Confirmation II Students on Monday, January 14th at 7PM in Rooms 201-204. In order for a student to be confirmed, he/she must attend the retreat and a parent must attend this meeting. If you have any questions, please call the SRE Office at (949) 837-7676.
The School of Religious Education Students re-enacted the birth of Christ prior to the
4PM Mass on Christmas Eve.
Thank you to all who took part in the Pageant.
Love of heaven is the only way to heaven.
—John Henry Newman
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SAVE THE DATE COME CELEBRATE LIFE JANUARY 19TH, 2019
DOWNTOWN LA
BISHOP VANN WILL BE ATTENDING AND LOOKS FORWARD TO SEEING THE PEOPLE OF THE
DIOCESE OF ORANGE COME TOGETHER FOR THIS WONDERFUL CELEBRATION OF LIFE. WE WILL BE
CELEBRATING THE BEAUTY AND DIGNITY OF EVERY HUMAN LIFE FROM CONCEPTION
TO NATURAL DEATH.
LA PLACITA/OLVERA STREET 11AM YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT RALLY 12PM DOORS OPEN 12:30PM EVENT BEGINS
LA STATE HISTORIC PARK 2PM FESTIVAL 4PM PROGRAM CONCLUDES
CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS 5PM REQUIEM MASS FOR THE UNBORN
Discernment Day
Are you seeking the Truth? Are you yearning for the infinite and for happiness? Christ is the Answer!
Come and See!
The Dominican Nuns of Corpus Christi Monastery are hosting a Come and See Day for single, Catholic women
ages 18-38 on January 19, 2019 at their monastery on 215 Oak Grove Avenue in Menlo Park, California. For those outside the San Francisco Bay Area, the nuns also have limited accommodations for overnight guests. The day begins with Mass at 8:00 a.m. followed by Divine Office,
Rosary, Conferences on Discernment, Recreation with the nuns, Adoration and more! The event is free and all meals
will be provided.
For more information and to register visit www.opnunsmenlo.org/upcoming-events/ or contact Sister
Social time is 9:30AM and the meeting begins at 10:10AM. Our speaker is a Sister of the Sacred
Heart who will give a special presentation. Please bring your coins for “Water for Life,” can tabs for Ronald McDonald House, and pasta and
sauce for Caterina’s Club.
If you have any questions, call Lynn at (949) 830-2920.
— CHURCH CLEANING —
More volunteers are needed to help in the cleaning of the Church. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month after the 9AM Mass. If you can contribute an hour or two of your time, it would be appreciated! Our next church cleaning is Tuesday, January 8th.
Call Phoebe at (949) 855-9263 with any questions.
Senior Grocery Program for those 60+.
Fruit—Vegetables—Meat—Dairy—Bread
PHOTO ID REQUIRED. No income requirement.
Please bring your own grocery bags.
Sponsored by area churches, this program provides fresh produce, dairy, etc., for seniors at the
Lutheran Church of the Cross (back parking lot) 24231 El Toro Rd., Laguna Woods.
Distribution of food will be on Friday, January 11th from 10am to 11am in the Social Hall.
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord; Blessing of the Home; National Migration Week
Monday: St. Raymond of Penyafort; Julian Calendar Christmas
Wordnet Productions presents…
“The Word in the World” - week of January 6th: S Dianne Bergant, CSA
TCT (Direct TV-377) - now on Sundays, 4am–-record it!! (TCT is on Channel 205 in Laguna Woods Village.)
Or go to www.wordnet.tv—Program Archives, or YouTube: Wordnet Productions Channel.
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ST. NICHOLAS “ADULT FAITH FORMATION” PRESENTS TWO CATHOLIC BIBLE STUDIES
“The Gospel according to John” Mondays at 10:00AM, Room 201
“The Book of Revelation” Thursday at 10:00AM, Room 201
Each bible study consists of ten live presentation sessions.
Classes begin Monday, January 14th and Thursday, January 17th.
For information relative to course content, biblical source material, Bible editions, etc. Please call: Al Guevara at (714) 848-1624
O sacred and adorable Trinity, hear our prayers on behalf of our holy Father the Pope, our Bishops, our clergy, and for all that are in authority over us. Bless,
we beseech Thee, during the coming year, the whole Catholic Church; convert heretics and unbelievers; soften the hearts of sinners so that they may return to
Thy friendship; give prosperity to our country and peace among the nations of the world; pour down
Thy blessings upon our friends, relatives, and acquaintances, and upon our enemies, if we have
any; assist the poor and the sick; have pity on the souls of those whom this year has taken from us; and do Thou be merciful to those who during the coming
year will be summoned before Thy judgment seat. May all our actions be preceded by Thy inspirations and
carried on by Thy assistance, so that all our prayers and works, having been begun in Thee, may likewise
be ended through Thee. Amen.
The New Hope Crisis Hotline provides telephone crisis intervention and suicide prevention services in Orange County. Trained crisis workers at the Tower of Hope on the Christ Cathedral Campus provide counseling to those who are struggling to cope with day-to-day life. Services are free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
714-NEW-HOPE (714-639-4673)
Hope & Healing After Abortion
This ministry provides emotional, spiritual, and sacramental support to women who have had an
abortion, significant others who were part of the decision to abort, as well as professionals who may have assisted in this procedure. All conversations are held in the strictest confidence. To speak with a companion minister who has
been specifically trained in this very sensitive area of ministry, please call 1-800-722-4356.
The flower does not bear the root. The root bears the flower. The rose is merely evidence of the vitality of the root. —Woodrow Wilson
