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 12, 2014
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
COME TO THE FEAST
“On this mountain, the Lord of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines” (Isaiah
25:6). That’s what Isaiah tells us today. God is putting together a huge party for “all peoples,” to “wipe away the tears
from every face” (Isaiah 25:8).
And what does Jesus tell us? The reign of God, he says, “may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his
son” (Matthew 22:2). When the guests didn’t come, the king had his servants go out “into the main roads and invite to
the feast whomever you find” (Matthew 22:9). We are called to deliver that invitation.
One of the themes woven into today’s liturgy is that of divine generosity. Asleep to reality, people often think they
have “earned” what they have. In our better moments, though, we know that all our gifts—even the spiritual gifts—
come through God’s generosity. Our vocation is to invite people, to remind them the tickets aren’t for sale. We can only
show up and say thank you. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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.
World Mission Sunday
Is next weekend—October 18-19
Next weekend our parish will celebrate
World Mission Sunday.
This year we are invited 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.
Through the work of these churches, and their witness to
Christ, the poor receive practical help and experience
God’s love and mercy, His hope and peace. Please keep
the Missions in your daily prayers. We appreciate your
generosity in this collection for the Society for the
Propagation of the Faith. For mor e infor mation,
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 5th
$21,862.92
2014
$24,032.95
52-Weekly Required Budget
$22,987.00
October 12, 2014
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Calendar This Week
Monday:
7AM Johnadene Dunn (d)
9AM Deceased members of the McDonagh &
Farragher Families
Tuesday:
7AM Margaret Markey Jazek (d)
9AM Betty Christensen (d)
Wednesday:
7AM Joseph and Maria Lee (d)
9AM Rose Granich (d)
Thursday:
7AM John Borg (d)
9AM Fabio, Josefina & Ayla Manahan (d)
Friday:
7AM Nick Nichols
9AM Patrick Artiano (d)
Saturday:
9AM Chantel Nicole Rubio Koschel, 20th Anniversary
4PM Hieu Mai (d)
7PM Enriqueta Dominguez (d)
Sunday:
7:30AM Aileen Fenoglio (d)
9:00AM For the Parish
10:45AM Clare Ligh & Francie and Ann Werve (d)
12:30PM Anthony Lyons
We Remember
Auguste Cedo and Margaret O’Keefe
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.
MONDAY
Sewing Group, Small Hall, 8AM
Religious Education for Elementary, Parish Center, 4:15PM
Faith Alive, Room C, 7PM
Hispanic Rosary Group, Church, 7PM
TUESDAY
Religious Education for Elementary, Parish Center, 4:15PM
SRE for 7 & 8, Parish Center downstairs, 7PM
Confirmation II, Parish Center upstairs, 7PM
St. Nicholas Chorale, Small Hall, 7:15PM
WEDNESDAY
ESL Classes, Rooms B&C, 9AM
Charismatic Prayer Group, Room A, 10AM
Council of Catholic Women Exec, Small Hall, 10AM
Library Ministry, Room C, 2PM
Religious Education for Elementary, Parish Center, 4:15PM
Knights of Columbus, Room 104, 6PM
Liturgy Committee, Room A, 7PM
Devotions & Benediction, Church, 7:30PM
Filipino Choir, Small Hall, 8PM
THURSDAY
Faith Alive, Room A, 10AM
Hispanic RCIA, Room B, 6:30PM
Hispanic Council, Room C, 6:30PM
RCIA, Rooms 201-204, 7PM
Outreach Ministry, Room A, 7PM
St. Nicholas Choir, Small Hall, 7:15PM
FRIDAY
Fr. Dick, Bible Study, Room 201, 9:45AM
Divine Mercy, Room C, 1:45PM
Hispanic Bible Study, Small Hall, 6:30PM
Baptism Preparation, Spanish, Room B, 7PM
Baptism Preparation, English, Room C, 7:30PM
SATURDAY
Oktoberfest, Parish Center, 1:30PM-7:30PM
Spanish Baptisms, Church, 11AM
Kidsfest, Small Hall, 3PM—6PM
Hispanic Choir, Room C, 4PM
SUNDAY
Library Ministry, Room C, 10AM—12:30PM
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10a
On this mountain the LORD will make for all peoples a
feast of rich food and choice wines.
Psalm 23: I shall live in the house of the Lor d all the
days of my life.
Second Reading: Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20
God will supply whatever you need.
Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14 [1-10]
I have prepared my banquet, and everything is ready.
Come to the feast!
Sunday Missal
“Living with Christ”
We will be taking orders for the very nice little missal for
Cycle B, which begins on the First Sunday of Advent,
November 30th. It contains the Sunday readings, Mass
prayers, and a short meditation and
some questions at the end of each section.
The Missal is $5.00 (shipping and handling costs included)
and can be ordered in the Parish Office.
Get your order in as soon as possible!
October 12, 2014
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
School of
Religious Education
SRE had a very busy and exciting start to their classes
this last week.
First day
of
Religious
Classes
Check us out on Facebook!
Next major activity is the Oktoberfest, Oct 18th:
“Kidfest” on Saturday, Oct. 18:
Join us to help facilitate the activities
for the kids who attend—face painting,
pumpkin decorating, games and more fun! Come to
the Small Hall at 2 PM to help set up.
Teen Choir…
will rehearse on Thursday evening
October 23rd.
Teen Mass is on Saturday, October 25th at 4PM.
Living Rosary
Monday, October 13th
at 7PM
Schedule of Classes for all SRE Grades:
Elementary Classes: Monday thr ough Wednesday,
October 13, 14, 15 from 4:15PM to 5:30PM in Parish
Center downstairs.
Junior High Classes: October 14 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 14 fr om 7PM to
8:30PM in Rooms 201-204 in the Parish Center upstairs.
Our Living Rosary, to be celebrated
for the twelfth time, is scheduled for
Monday, October 13th in the Church at 7PM.
Honor Mary with fellow parishioners of diverse cultural
heritage, celebrating one faith in unity.
Light refreshments will follow.
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
This year, SRE will be sponsoring “50 Acts of Service,”
in honor of St. Nicholas Parish’s 50th Anniversary. All
classes—from first through high school, will collaborate
on various acts of charity. We will chronicle all events
with notes and pictures and create a photo memory book
which will be presented to the parish at the Anniversary
Celebration Mass in June 2015.
PARENTS TAKE NOTE - NEXT SATURDAY:
Please put the Oktoberfest/Kidsfest date on your
schedule: Saturday, Oct 18th, 1:30PM to 7:30PM.
Kidsfest is 3PM to 6PM. Opportunity raffle tickets
were sent out; please return them with your donation.
(More tickets are available at the SRE Office.) The
Oktoberfest is the main fundraiser for the SRE—
thank you for your support!
Outreach Ministry
There will be a meeting for the new Outreach Ministry on
Thursday, October 16th at 7PM in Room A.
If you are interested in calling and/or visiting
shut-ins of our parish, please join us.
We are looking for people to be a part of
this very important and meaningful ministry.
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
6AM
7AM
8AM
Mananitas
Mass
Reception—Parish Center
Masses and events are in Spanish.
October 12, 2014
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Holiday Boutique—October 11th & 12th
The St. Nicholas Sewing Group is having a
Holiday Boutique in the Parish Center
as a major fundraiser for the Council of Catholic Women Charities on:
Saturday, Oct 11th after the 4 PM Mass
Sunday, Oct 12th after the 7:30AM, 9AM and 10:45AM Masses
We’ll have Christmas decorations, quilts, rosary/jewelry cases, lapgans, crochet/knitted
caps/scarves, pillows, tote bags, shoe bags, toys, children’s clothes, baby items,
household items—plus many more NEW exciting items!
Come join us and start your Christmas Shopping early!
Cash or checks only—no credit cards accepted.
St. Nicholas Council of Catholic Women supports the following charities:
Michah’s Way, Seminarian’s Fund, St. Nicholas SRE, Ronald McDonald House, Birth Choice,
VA Hospital—Long Branch, 3/5 Marine Battalion, Marine Relief—Camp Pendleton, Covenant House
(for teens), South County Outreach, Respect Life Ministry, SOS-Share Ourselves, Isiah’s House
Sleeping Mat Group, Get On the Bus, Catarina’s Club—Spaghetti dinners for kids, Women’s Prison
Ministry, Abused Women Ministry, Alliance for Life-International, Angel Fund Help-A–Child Latin
America, Water-For-Life Water Systems-Africa and the St. Nicholas Sewing Group!
PARISH LIBRARY
Books on the Holy Spirit:
“Titles of the Holy Spirit,” by Kenneth Fournier;
“Following the Holy Spirit,” by Rev. Walter Van De Putte.
The Library is open on Sundays 10AM to 12:30PM &
Wednesday, 2PM to 4PM.
We have FREE materials –books, medals, prayer cards!
We are located behind the Parish Office in Room C.
St. Nicholas Parish Senior Singles
We have two occasions to gather in October!
Saturday, October 18th—
at St. Nicholas Octoberfest:
We will have a reserved table starting
at 3:45PM—Look for our sign! We have over 100people—okay to bring family!
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
I can do all things in Him who strengthens me. — Philippians 4:13
South County Outreach Seeks VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are the backbone of our mission, without your help,
we would not be able to serve more than 9,000 people each year.
Each week more than 200 volunteers assist us in a variety of
ways through volunteering in a 4-hour shift.
Pantry workers
Truck Driver/Food Handler
Front Desk Care Workers
Utility Assistance Care Worker
Computer Lab Instructor
Computer Lab Coordinator
Thrift Store Sorters & Sales Rental Assistance Care Worker
Marketing Assistant
Saturday Morning Cleaning Crew
and Administrative Office Support
When you volunteer at South County Outreach, you are
Partnering to Prevent Hunger and Homelessness in
South Orange County.
For info/to volunteer: Renee Stevenson,
949-380-8144, ext. 220 or [email protected].
South County Outreach
7 Whatney, Irvine, CA
October 12, 2014
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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 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]
Anointing of the Sick Service
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
will be held TODAY Sunday, October 12,
at 2PM in the Church
Who may receive the Sacrament?
Those suffering from chronic/acute illnesses.
Those preparing for hospitalization or surgery.
Those preparing for a medical procedure or treatment.
Those experiencing mental or emotional stress.
Those living with recurring illnesses or disabilities.
Those living with a terminal illness or on hospice care.
Those of a mature age or in frail health.
Why should you receive the Sacrament?
The Anointing of the Sick conveys several graces and imparts
gifts of strengthening in the Holy Spirit against anxiety,
discouragement, and temptation, and conveys peace and
fortitude. These graces flow from the atoning death of Jesus
Christ, for “this was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet
Isaiah, ‘He took our infirmities and bore our diseases.’”
(Matt. 8:17)
14th Annual Oktoberfest—Saturday, October 18th
from 1:30PM to 7:30PM
The Oktoberfest is a day full of fun—music, dancing, sing-alongs, and good food and drink.
Everyone is invited! Bring your friends and enjoy being with your parish family.
All proceeds from this event are donated to the School of Religious Education.
1:30PM—4:15PM Bavarian Stu Band performs (15 minute breaks every 45 minutes)
4:15PM—4:45PM All Saints Dance Troupe
4:45PM—5:30PM Bavarian Stu Band
5:30PM—5:45PM All Saints Dance Troupe
5:45PM—6:30PM Bavarian Stu Band
6:30PM—6:45PM All Saints Dance Troupe
6:45PM—7:30PM Bavarian Stu Band
7:30PM—Grand Raffle Drawing—Cash Raffle Announced
$2500 Grand Prize and other lesser amounts
(A book of tickets was mailed to all registered families;
tickets will be available for purchase at the event.)
From 3PM to 6PM (in Small Hall) a “KIDSFEST,” featuring games, pumpkin painting, music, face
painting for kids ages 5 to 12 will be sponsored by our Youth Ministry and Confirmation Students.
Parents, drop off your children while you enjoy Oktoberfest!