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St. Nicholas Parish
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.
CLERGY
Pastor:
Senior Priest:
In Residence
Visiting Priest
Visiting Priest
Visiting Priest
Visiting Priest
Deacon
Spanish Deacon
Rev. Richard Delahunty
Rev. Michael Mai Khai Hoan
Rev. Timothy MacCarthy, Retired
Rev. Msgr. Colm Conlon
Rev. Msgr. Lawrence Gibson
Rev. Msgr. John Campbell
Rev. Gerald Walker
Wayne Thompson
Luis Gallardo
BAPTISM
Fourth Sunday of the month at 2:00 P.M.
Arrangements must be made a month in advance.
Parents must attend two preparation sessions.
MARRIAGE
Arrangements must begin at least three 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.
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 P.M., 7:00 P.M. in Spanish
Sunday: 7:30 A.M., 9:00 A.M., 10:45 A.M., 12:30 P.M.,
and 5:00 pm in Vietnamese.
Monday through Friday: 7:00 A.M., and 9:00 A.M.
Saturday at 9:00 A.M.
Filipino Mass: 5:30 P.M. First Saturdays, October-June.
Holy Days: 4PM Vigil; 7AM, 9AM, 12PM, 6PM, and
7:30PM (Vietnamese)
RECONCILIATION [Confession]
Saturday 9:45-10:15 A.M., and 3:00-3:45 P.M.,
or by appointment.
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 9:00 A.M. Mass.
DEVOTIONS & BENEDICTION
Wednesday evenings at 7:30 P.M.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary and Benediction.
Parish Office Hours: Sunday: 8:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Monday through Friday: 9A.M. -12 Noon; 1P.M. - 4:30P.M.;
6P.M. - 8P.M. Saturday: 9A.M. - 12 Noon
October 19, 2014
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
EVERYTHING BELONGS TO GOD
The first reading from the prophet Isaiah concerns the Persian King Cyrus, called the Lord’s “anointed.”
Cyrus deserves this title because he ended the Babylonian captivity of the Jews. However, Isaiah reminds us
that it was God who gave Cyrus his power. He may be a great king, but “I am the LORD and there is no other,”
says God (Isaiah 45:5).
Today’s Gospel is also concerned with worldly power. In the passage from Matthew, the Pharisees try to
trick Jesus into speaking against the emperor. His famous answer is the perfect reply. Like the kings of old,
Caesar can be given the respect due his position, but everything belongs to God.
In the second reading, Paul gives thanks for all who are faithful to Jesus Christ and his gospel. He, too,
reminds us that our call and the power to be faithful come from God. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TODAY is World Mission Sunday
We are invited today to reach out and help build the Church in Mongolia,
the world’s youngest Catholic Church, as well as local churches
throughout the Missions, in the most remote areas across our world.
Your prayers and generous gift to the Society for the Propagation of the
Faith in the collection today help the wor k of pr iests, r eligious and lay
leaders in Mongolia and through-out the Missions who offer
the poor practical help and the experience of
God’s love and mercy, His hope and peace.
Please keep the Missions in your daily prayers, and please be as generous
as you can in today’s collection. For more information, please visit
www.iamamissionary.org.
Thank you!
Stewardship of Treasure
“Stewardship is not about our generosity; it is our response to God’s generosity.”
2013
October 12th
Teen Fund
$18,588.36
2014
$18,950.64
$ 3,579.00
52-Weekly Required Budget
$22,987.00
October 19, 2014
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Calendar This Week
MONDAY
Monday:
7AM Jimmy Schmidt (d)
9AM Carmine Michelle Lim (d)
Tuesday:
7AM Ed Dolendo (d)
9AM Jose Taclaban (d)
Wednesday:
7AM Gustavo Peniche (d)
9AM Celmira Azcuenaga (d)
Thursday:
7AM Patricia Jackson (d)
9AM James Kellard (d)
Friday:
7AM Nick Nichols
9AM John Gushue (d)
Saturday:
9AM Funeral Mass for Eileen Stevens
4PM For the Parish
Sunday:
7:30AM Walter Sidlowski (d)
9:00AM Intentions of Joseph Varghese family
10:45AM Garces Family
12:30PM Maria Matthew (d)
We Remember
Irene Partridge, Masako Dulude,
Aurea Samson and Jennifer Campos
who entered their new and eternal life in Christ.
Our Parish condolences are extended
to their families.
Grant them eternal rest, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6
The LORD said to Cyrus, his anointed, “I am the LORD,
there is no other.”
Psalm 96: Give the Lor d glor y and honor .
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the church of the
Thessalonians: We thank God always for all of you.
Gospel: Matthew 22:15-21
Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is
God’s.
Sewing Group, Small Hall, 8AM
Divine Mercy, Room A, 3PM
Religious Education for Elementary, Parish Center, 4:15PM
Faith Alive, Room C, 7PM
Hispanic Rosary Group, Church, 7PM
TUESDAY
Wills & Trusts Meeting, Room 201, 10AM
Divine Mercy, Room A, 3PM
Religious Education for Elementary, Parish Center, 4:15PM
SRE for 7 & 8, Parish Center downstairs, 7PM
Confirmation I, Parish Center upstairs, 7PM
Thanksgiving Committee, Room A, 7PM
Oracion Talleres Group, Room C, 7PM
St. Nicholas Chorale, Small Hall, 7:15PM
Spanish Dance Milagros, Room B, 8PM
WEDNESDAY
ESL Classes, Rooms B&C, 9AM
Charismatic Prayer Group, Room A, 10AM
Filipino Choir-Simbang Gabi, Small Hall, 10AM
Library Ministry, Room C, 2PM
Divine Mercy, Room A, 3PM
Religious Education for Elementary, Parish Center, 4:15PM
Devotions & Benediction, Church, 7:30PM
Filipino Choir, Small Hall, 8PM
THURSDAY
St. Vincent de Paul, Room C, 7:30AM
Faith Alive, Room A, 10AM
Divine Mercy, Room A, 3PM
Hispanic RCIA, Room B, 6:30PM
Hispanic Council, Room C, 6:30PM
RCIA, Rooms 201-204, 7PM
Teen Choir, Church, 7:30PM
St. Nicholas Choir, Small Hall, 7:15PM
FRIDAY
Fr. Dick, Bible Study, Room 201, 9:45AM
Eucharist Disciples of Divine Mercy, Room C, 1:45PM
Divine Mercy, Room A, 3PM
Hispanic Group, Preparation in Parish Center, 6PM
Hispanic Bible Study, Small Hall, 6:30PM
SATURDAY
Hispanic Choir, Room C, 4PM
Teen Mass, Church, 4PM
Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive, Parking Lot, 4PM
Hispanic Group Reception, Parish Center, 8PM
SUNDAY
Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive, Parking Lot, 7:30AM
Library Ministry, Room C, 10AM—12:30PM
Baptisms– English, Church, 2PM
PARISH LIBRARY
The liturgical commemoration of
Our Lady of the Rosary was on October 7th.
We have many books on the Rosary in the Library!
The Library is open on Sundays 10AM to 12:30PM &
Wednesday, 2PM to 4PM.
We are located behind the Parish Office in Room C.
October 19, 2014
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
School of
Religious Education
Check us out on Facebook!
Thank you to all who helped with
the Kidsfest this Saturday!
Schedule of Classes for all SRE Grades:
Elementary Classes: Monday thr ough Wednesday,
October 20, 21, 22 from 4:15PM to 5:30PM in Parish
Center downstairs.
Junior High Classes: October 21 fr om 7PM to
8:30PM in Parish Center downstairs.
Confirmation I Classes: October 21 from 7PM to
8:30PM in Rooms 201-204 in the Parish Center upstairs.
Confirmation II Classes: October 28 fr om 7PM to
8:30PM in Rooms 201-204 in the Parish Center upstairs.
Choir Rehearsal… Thursday evening,
October 23rd at 7PM in the Church.
Teen Mass is on Saturday, October 25th at 4PM.
In honor of St. Nicholas’ 50th Anniversary in 2015, SRE
students will be collecting stuffed animals for the rest of
October to donate to the Orangewood Children’s
Foundation Annual Christmas Party. The foundation was
founded over 30 years ago with a vision to build a facility
to shelter Orange County children who were the victims
of abuse, neglect and abandonment. It currently sponsors
many activities, scholarships, support and programs to
give every child a chance to succeed in life.
Tootsie Roll Drive… Saturday & Sunday,
October 25 & 26 after all Masses.
Call the SRE Office to volunteer, 837-7676.
The Hispanic Prayer Group
of St. Nicholas
invites you to the Procession & Mass
in honor of the
LORD OF THE MIRACLES
Saturday, October 25th
Procession at 6:15PM; Mass at 7PM
Reception in the Parish Center after Mass
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21
Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-14; Lk 12:35-38
Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 12:39-48
Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19;
Lk 12:49-53
Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59
Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9
Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51;
1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40
Bountiful Blessings Concert at Christ Cathedral,
Freed Theater—Renee Bondi and Tony Melendez
Quadriplegic singer/speaker, Renee Bondi, is thrilled to
share the stage with guitarist Tony Melendez as she
celebrates the bountiful blessings our Lord has provided.
Come see why Tony, born without arms
has been her inspiration for years!
Friday, November 14th at 7:30PM –Freed Theater
Concert tickets: $15; Pre-Concert Chat: $20
Tickets available at: www.ReneeBondi.com
or 800-795-5757 or at the door (concert only)
Proceeds benefit Bondi Ministries.
Christ Cathedral—Freed Theater
13280 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove
Hispanic Prayer Group Events
October 25—Lord of the Miracles
6:15PM Procession
7PM
Mass
8PM
Reception—Parish Center
November 1—Bishop Kevin Vann & Fr. Charbel
Grbavac
7PM
8PM
Spanish Mass
Reception—Parish Center
November 15 & 16—Tamales
After all Masses—Parish Center
December 12—Our Lady of Guadalupe
6:15AM
6:30AM
7AM
8AM
Procession
Mananitas
Mass
Reception—Parish Center
Masses and events are in Spanish.
October 19, 2014
THIS TUESDAY!!
Orange Catholic Foundation—Wills and Trusts
October 21st - 10AM at St. Nicholas
Take steps to protect those you love with a new or
updated estate plan. Through proper planning, the legacy
of love and care that you leave for your family and friends
can be encouraging and even inspiring.
If you have questions on how to begin or update your
own estate plan, please join us here at St. Nicholas on
Tuesday, October 21st, 10AM to 12PM in
Rooms 201-202 in the Parish Center (2nd floor).
During the presentation, our local Catholic estate planning
attorneys will answer questions regarding estate taxes, probate
expenses, trusts, guardianships of minor children, selection of
personal representatives, and outline steps on how to create or
update your Will or Trust and other information to consider.
Admission is FREE—Refreshments will be served.
Reservations are not necessary but welcome.
Call: 714-282-4208 or
Email: [email protected]
Confused Catholic? Inactive Catholic?
Alienated Catholic?
An Advent Invitation
If you’ve been away from the Church—
drifting away from the Church—If you’ve been hurt
by the Church—If you’re confused or angry
because of our Catholic experience, please
consider this invitation to come and talk with us.
Perhaps this Christmas can be a time of
renewal of hope in your faith journey.
We’ll meet starting on Tuesday, November 11th,
at 7PM in Room A.
If interested, call Gloria at 768-7228.
St. Nicholas Parish Senior Singles
OCTOBER EVENT!
Tuesday, October 28th
at Club House 5:
We have reserved a table at the California Club’s Steak
and Lobster Dinner. Food also includes 2-hors d’oeuvres,
red/white wine, and pumpkin cheesecake. Live
entertainment provided by Jim Gilman’s dance band.
Please make out checks to: California Club:
$20 for members and $24 for guests.
I need your checks in hand no later than Oct 18th to
reserve seats at our table. Please note: Cocktail Attire!!
RSVP: Dolores at 472-3580
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH OFFICE STAFF
Parish Liturgical Secretary:
Business Manager:
Receptionist/Records:
Ministry to Sick & Homebound:
Director, Youth Ministry
Director, Religious Education
Secretary/Assistant
Religious Education:
Music Ministry:
Plant Supervisor:
Cate Wolski
Irma Contreras
Karen Falagrady
Barbara Price
Gwen Wieser
Gwen Wieser
Debbie Treister
Emett Loera
Steve Burton
SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: (949) 837-7676
VIETNAMESE MINISTRIES:
(949) 837-1090, Ext. 116
Sr. Maria Loan Tran, LHC, (949) 837-1090, Ext 137
NEXT SUNDAY is Priesthood Sunday
October 26th is Priesthood Sunday:
a special day set aside to honor the Priesthood in the
United States. It is a day to reflect and affirm the central
role of Priesthood in the life of the Church.
Please participate in an opportunity to affirm your own
parish priests and write a simple note.
Pastor:
Senior Priest:
In Residence:
Visiting Priest:
Visiting Priest:
Visiting Priest:
Visiting Priest:
Visiting Priest:
Visiting Priest:
Rev. Richard Delahunty
Rev. Michael Mai Khai Hoan
Rev. Timothy MacCarthy, Retired
Rev. Msgr. Colm Conlon
Rev. Msgr. John Campbell
Rev. Gerald Walker
Rev. Dang Chin
Rev. Juan Caboboy
Rev. Charbel Grbavac
Example thoughts for a note:
Thank our priests for their dedication, generosity,
and leadership in our church.
State at least one way our priests personally
enrich your life and thank them.
Prepare a spiritual bouquet with prayers, rosaries that
you will say, or have a mass and prayers said for our priests.
On October 26th, give your note, and/or spiritual bouquet to
specific priests, or leave it at the Parish Office.
You could also put it in the collection basket.
Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive
The Annual Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll
Drive will take place the weekend of
October 25/26 after all Masses.
The Knights will be outside the Church accepting
your donations. The proceeds assist people with
intellectual disabilities within our community.
The Knights are grateful to parishioners
for their generous support.
Yours in Christ—Art Lange
October 19, 2014
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The St. Nicholas Knights of Columbus...
would like to thank those parishioners who have generously donated a vehicle to the Knights.
These parishioners have received a tax deduction for their vehicle and all the proceeds received by
the Council will be used to benefit the parish and/or the community.
Should you, or anyone you know anywhere in the United States,
wish to donate a vehicle, please contact any Council Member
or phone Ron Wells at 949-606-5089.
THANK YOU!
Many thanks to the St. Nicholas Parishioners who
helped make our Holiday Boutique a big success last
Saturday and Sunday. This event would not be
possible without the talents of the St. Nicholas
Sewing Group that meet each Monday morning, the
Council of Catholic Women who volunteered to
work at the event, the St. Nicholas Facilities
Management team who set up the Parish Center, and
Fr. Dick who promotes our efforts. A big “hug” to
my husband who worked at the 2-day event and
who supports me in my sewing efforts every day!
The generosity of time, talent and support from
everyone is most appreciated!
An added “thank you” to the St. Nicholas Coffee
Committee for opening extra early and serving after
the 7:30AM Mass as well as the 9AM and 10:45AM
Masses. The delicious donuts kept us going!
Proceeds from the event are provided to various
charities and the unsold items are distributed to
Birthchoice, the Veterans, Share Ourselves,
and the needy in the county.
Cate, Sewing Director
Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola
2014 Winter Session—Beginning Nov 1st—Nov 6th
…..DO YOU FEEL AN INTERIOR CALL TO GROW
IN HOLINESS?
These classes, offered at St. Peter Chanel in Hawaiian Gardens
and given over an 11-week period, will greatly intensify your
spiritual life and your desire to go to Heaven. Come and learn
the real purpose of your life, and how to achieve it through selfdiscipline, deep prayer, and discernment of spirits. You’ll see
miracles happen in your life! Go to: www.spcomv.com for
information/registration; call Mary Martorona at 562-924-5193.
Cornelia Connelly School
A Catholic, independent high school for girls
2323 West Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92804
714-776-1717, Ext 221
Parents and daughters are invited to spend an enjoyable,
informational evening with
Connelly students, parents and faculty on
Monday, October 20, 2014,
7PM—8:30PM—RSVP REQUIRED
Reception Hosted by:
St. Norbert Parents
St. Norbert School Faculty Lounge
300 East Taft, Orange, CA 92865
40 Days For Life
From September 24th through November 2nd our
community will join a worldwide peaceful pro-life effort
that consists of three components: Prayer & Fasting,
Community Outreach, and Peace Vigil. With God’s
help, 40 Days for Life will save thousands of babies from
abortion throughout this country and abroad.
Please get involved...YOU can help!
The Orange County Peace Vigil is located at the Planned
Parenthood Abortion Center at 700 South Tustin Ave,
Orange. The hours are 6AM to 6PM every day. Please
contact Kiersten Lynch by email: [email protected]
to arrange for a specific time that
you wish to pray at the abortion center.
You may also select a specific time by using the website:
www.40daysforlife.com/orange and link on the
available times and dates calendar.
For more information, contact Al DiDomenico,
Respect Life Representative, 949-461-1025.
Thank you for your prayers and participation.
14th Annual Oktoberfest—Saturday, October 18th
till 7:30PM
Come for dinner after the Saturday, 4PM Mass
All proceeds from this event are donated to the School of Religious Education.