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
Pastoral Intern
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
Phuong Nguyen
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.
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.
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
March 8, 2015
Third Sunday of Lent
THE ST. NICHOLAS ANNUAL PARISH MISSION!
On March 15th, Fr. McCarthy will be at all the Masses to
personally invite all Parishioners to attend our Parish Mission!
Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A.,
an experienced teacher, administrator, retreat director and parish mission preacher,
will be with us to discuss The Sacraments: The Treasures of Our Faith.
Our annual Parish Mission will be at 7PM in the Church
Monday, March 16th through Wednesday, March 18th
This Weekend—St. Vincent de Paul
Second Collection
Fr. Dick’s 50th Anniversary Reception
DEADLINE REMINDER
The St. Vincent de Paul Society is grateful for your on-going
support throughout the year. We were able to help with rents,
utility, dental needs and even bought 2-sets of tires this past
year. We are always looking for new members, including those
who may have a professional skill (plumber, electrician) that
could be available if needed. Sometimes we just offer a
compassionate ear and a prayer on our home visit. Please
remember us in the second collection March 7 & 8, as our
resources are lean. A look at 2014:
Amount Collected: $44, 273 distributed as follows:
Cases $32,424, Disaster Relief $600, Twinning $1300
(Helping a SVdP in Louisana), Council Contribution $400,
Dues/Expenses $1918 (for Special training of 2 members).
THE PARISH LIBRARY
We are CLOSED on March 8; OPEN on March 15
We are open the first & third Sunday of the month.
Lent is a time to help others!
FREE book cart, pamphlets, rosaries, prayer cards!
The Library Hours: Sunday 10AM to 12:30PM &
Wednesday, 2PM to 4PM. W e need volunteers!
The Library is located behind the Parish Office in Room C.
TODAY!
A communal celebration of the
Anointing of the Sick
is today, Sunday, March 8th,
at 2PM in the Church
We invite all who are ill, elderly, or who are expecting
to undergo major surgery, to come and receive this
Sacrament of Healing. All parishioners are invited to
join us. Your prayers are important and your presence a
source of consolation to those who are ill.
A reception will be held afterwards in the Small Hall.
All notes of appreciation, best wishes, pictures, etc.,
for the Golden Jubilee Program for
Fr. Dick’s 50th Anniversary Reception on May 30
must be received by the Parish Office by March 13th.
If you did not receive a request form in the mail,
they are available in the Parish Office.
Coming in May…“A Taste of St. Nicholas”
On May 16th, our Parish will have a Festival Event
called, “A Taste of St. Nicholas.” This event will
combine Ethnic Foods, Carnival Games and a Ministry
Fair. Additionally, we will have a Silent Auction which
will be the main fund raising activity for the entire
50th Jubilee Celebration!
We need donations for this Silent Auction, such as:
♦ A boat for an afternoon/evening cruise for 4 to 6
people with the owner
♦ A Resort Hotel, Vacation Cabin or Condo for a
weekend or a few days
♦ Tickets to a Sporting Event
♦ Round of Golf for a foursome
♦ Tickets for Special Events: Concerts, Pageant of the
Masters, etc.
♦ Dinner for 2 or more at a nice Restaurant
♦ Free sitting at a Photography Studio
♦ Discount on Lasik Surgery, Free Dental Services,
Gift Baskets, Valuable Ceramics or Art Work
If you are able to help with the donation of an item or
service, please contact Marie Thomas—949-460-0525
or [email protected].
THANK YOU!!
Stewardship of Treasure
“Stewardship is not about our generosity; it is our response to God’s generosity.”
March 1
Latin America/Eastern Europe
2015
2014
$23,600.66
$ 4,964.00
$23,515.90
$ 4,786.50
52-Weekly Required Budget
$22,987.00
March 8, 2015
Third Sunday of Lent
Parish Calendar This Week
Monday:
7AM Florence Douglas (d)
9AM Frances Schmidt (d)
Tuesday:
7AM Darlene Perak & Foster Andersen (d)
9AM Funeral Mass for Elaine Gibbons
Wednesday:
7AM Detta Togher Gaskin (d)
9AM Teresa Segersbol (d)
Thursday:
7AM Betty Gentry (d)
9AM Donald Oschman (d)
Friday:
7AM Robert Wadden (d)
9AM Jenny Ricci (d)
Saturday:
9AM Funeral Mass for Jozef Braksator
4PM For the Parish
7PM Adiela Arenga Toro (d)
Sunday:
7:30AM Deceased Members of the Teresco & Stevens
Family
9:00AM Gordon Carivean (d)
10:45AM Jozef Braksator (d)
12:30PM Kary and Alex Cummings
We Remember
Elaine Gibbons and Anthony Luca
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
Finance Council, Conference Room, 6PM
Faith Alive, Room C, 7PM
Spanish Rosary Group, Church, 7:30PM
TUESDAY
Religious Education for Elementary, Parish Center, 4:15PM
Spanish Tallers Oracion, Room B, 7PM
7th & 8th SRE Classes, Parish Center downstairs, 7PM
Confirmation I and II, Parish Center upstairs, 7PM
St. Nicholas Chorale, Small Hall, 7:15PM
WEDNESDAY
ESL Classes, Rooms B & C, 9AM
Eucharistic Adoration, Church, begins at 9AM Mass
Charismatic Prayer Group, Room A, 10AM
Library is open, Room C, 2PM
Religious Education for Elementary, Parish Center, 4:15PM
St. Vincent de Paul Group, Room C, 6PM
50th Anniversary Committee, Conference Room, 7PM
Devotions & Benediction, Church, 7:30PM
Filipino Choir, Small Hall, 8PM
THURSDAY
Faith Alive, Room A, 10AM
Youth Group-Living Stations Rehearsal, Church, 6PM
Hispanic RCIA, Room B, 6:30PM
Hispanic Council Meeting, Room C, 6:30PM
RCIA, Rooms 201-204, 7PM
St. Nicholas Choir, Small Hall, 7:15PM
Teen Choir, Church, 7:30PM
FRIDAY
Fr. Dick, Bible Study, Room 201, 9:45AM
St. Patrick’s Day Set-up Committee, Parish Center, 9AM
Divine Mercy, Room C, 1:45PM
Hispanic Bible Study, Small Hall, 7PM
SATURDAY
Adult Confirmation Class, Room A, 10AM
ESL Board Meeting, Room C, 10AM
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Parish Center, 2PM
Hispanic Choir, Room C, 4PM
SUNDAY
Library is open, Room C, 10AM
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading: Exodus 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17
The law was given through Moses.
Psalm 19: Lor d, you have the wor ds of ever lasting
life.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25
We proclaim Christ crucified; the foolishness of God is
greater than human wisdom.
Gospel: John 2:13-25
Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
``Hungering for a
Season of Hope…
CRS Rice Bowl
The next step on our CRS Rice Bowl Journey is the
African nation, Niger, where we’re reminded that life’s
joys and challenges are often seasonal. This week we
pray for people who struggle to feed their families during
the hungry season—when food is in short supply—and we
commit to acting for the common good.
March 8, 2015
School of Religious Education
All Elementary Classes will meet this week
March 9—March 11 at 4:15PM in assigned classrooms.
PLEASE NOTE: The dates for First Communion for:
Second grade Students: Saturday, May 9 at 4PM
Mass
Special Sacrament Students: Saturday, May 2 at 4PM
Mass
Parents & Students: Please remember to fill your Rice
Bowls with your change and return to your SRE class
before Easter. Your sacrifices will make a great
difference in the lives of those who are starving
throughout the world. Thank you and God bless you!
Confirmation News—7th & 8th and Confirmation I
and II Students: Reconciliation Service—Tuesday,
March 10: Repor t to classr ooms at 7PM. Classes will
go to church at 7:30PM for the Service.
7th & 8th Grades and Confirmation I: will meet on
Tuesday, March 17th, in assigned classrooms.
SPECIAL NOTE: The Sacr ament of Confir mation
will occur on Saturday, April 25, at the 4PM Mass. We
are honored to have Bishop Kevin Vann as our celebrant.
For any questions, please call the SRE Office,
837-7676.
Our Monthly Day of Adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament
begins this Wednesday, March 11, at the 9AM Mass and
continues until just prior to the
9AM Mass on Thursday, March 12.
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.
PLEASE NOTE and PLAN AHEAD…
ARTICLES FOR THE BULLETIN
For Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, the Bulletin publishing
company has REQUIRED that our bulletin information be
submitted earlier than normal. If you have any articles that
you need in the bulletin during the months of March/April,
please note the FINAL SUBMITTAL DATES below:
Bulletin Date
Article Due Date to Parish Office
March 29
Tuesday, March 17th by 10AM
April 5
Monday, March 23rd by 12 PM
Third Sunday of Lent
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Coming Events/Important Dates:
TODAY Coffee & Donuts: Sunday, Mar ch 8 at
9:30AM to 12:30PM, Check-in with Betty, Parish Center.
Parish Mission: Monday, Mar ch 16 at 7PM. All teens
are invited to attend this first night of the Mission!
YOUTH DAY—If you have signed up to attend, please
be in the parking lot at 6AM this Thursday, March 12.
We depart at 6:30AM for the Anaheim Convention
Center and should arrive back to the Church by 4PM.
Be sure to bring your permission slip and a sack lunch
or money to purchase something at the Convention
Center. Call the SRE Office, 837-7676, with any
questions.
Living Stations of the Cross: Fr iday, Mar ch 27 at
7PM. We need volunteers for this.
The dates of rehearsals and performances are:
Thursday, March 12 at 6PM in Church Rehearsal
Thursday, March 19 at 6PM in Church Rehearsal
Tuesday, March 24—7:30PM performance
Thursday, March 26 at 6PM in Church Rehearsal
Friday, March 27 —7:30PM performance
Proud to be Catholic—Living Our Faith
Thank you to the 140 families who have already pledged to
support the mission of the Church to teach, preach,
minister and serve in the name of Jesus through their
financial contribution to the 2015 Pastoral Services Appeal.
We have received $43,922 as of March 2nd; not quite 1/2
way to our diocesan goal of $97,000. Please prayerfully
consider joining these 140 families in support of the PSA.
No amount is too small or too big! If you have not received
your pledge envelope and brochure, you may obtain one
from the Parish Office or from the tables in Church.
Thank you and God bless you!
For Adults
The Sacrament of Confirmation, in which we receive the
fullness of the Holy Spirit into our lives, will be offered to
adults who have not been confirmed on
Saturday, April 25th, within the 4:00PM Mass.
If you are 18 years of age or older, baptized and regularly
attend Mass and receive the Eucharist,
we invite you to come to five Saturday sessions
in preparation for the Sacrament.
They will be held from 10AM to 11:30AM,
beginning Saturday, March 14, in Room A
[the building behind the Parish Office].
Registration forms are available in the Parish Office.
For more information, please call Gloria at 768-7228.
March 8, 2015
Third Sunday of Lent
DID YOU KNOW
St. Nicholas Parish Senior Singles
...Little Company of Mary Sisters and Associates
We will be gathering for lunch at the 19th Hole
(Gate 12), at 24122 Moulton Parkway,
Laguna Woods, on Friday, March 13 at 12:30PM.
All seating reserved. RSVP—Dolores: 472-3580.
Last week we discussed the Little Company of Mary Sisters and
this week we offer information on the Little Company of Mary
Associates.
“It is at the foot of the cross that we take our stand with
Mary—to pray for the sick and the dying and to bring the
healing presence of Christ through our Ministry.”
—Venerable Mary Potter
Mary Potter was born in Bermondsey, London, England, in
1847. At age 21, she joined the Sisters of Mercy only to have to
leave within the year because of illness. Pain and illness plagued
her on and off from that time. Because of her compassion for
others who were suffering as she was, she recruited four women
to help her comfort and minister to others who were ill and
dying. She convinced the Bishop of Nottingham to help her
find a building in which she could begin her Mission. Hence,
the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary was founded on July
2, 1877, the title referring to the little company of faithful
followers who remained with Mary, His Mother, at the foot of
the Cross on Calvary, offering both Jesus and Mary their
compassionate presence. In 1987, the LCM Province leader
asked the Sisters here at St. Nicholas to form an Associate
program made up of lay men and women who would help with
the mission of praying/caring for the sick and dying. It would
be the first in America. Nine women, after taking the required
classes, made their public commitment at a parish Mass and
became St. Nicholas’ first Little Company of Mary Associates.
They and, the new Associates who followed, serve as
Eucharistic Ministers to the Altar and Sick/Homebound. These
Associates visit and bring Communion to the homebound,
hospital and seven facilities in the Laguna Woods area. These
laymen and women offer their compassion and consolation to
those who are suffering.
The Associates hold monthly gatherings. This past year they
donated $2,500 which helped support South County OutReach
at Thanksgiving, Adopt-A-Platoon and Heifer International at
Christmas and the LCM Nursing Education Fund at the Little
Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance in January 2015.
Today there are currently 39 Associates and a new class will be
held this year. The class travels “The Stages of the Journey,”
and upon completion the new candidates also make a
commitment at a special Eucharistic Liturgy and receive the
LCM Associate Emblem. From there they will join the other
Associates and the Little Company of Mary in following the
charism of Venerable Mary Potter.
THANK YOU!
Thank you for your generous donations to the collection for
the Churches in Latin America/Eastern Europe. Your support
helps ensure the availability of adequate catechesis, marriage/
family programs and religious and seminarian formation.
Thank you for sharing your faith!
Day Trip on Wednesday, April 29th:
Our Senior Singles will join the Polish Club, Laguna Woods:
First Stop: to view Stykas, largest mounted painting in the
world showing the “Walk to Crucifixion,” with a narrated
presentation. Second Stop: to view a large stained glass
“Last Supper,” with presentation. Third Stop: Lunch at the
“Polka,” Polish restaurant. Fourth Stop: the Griffith Park
Observatory. Cost: $85.00, including entry fee,
transportation & meal. Mail check to: PCLW, 811-Q Via
Mendoza, Laguna Woods, CA 92637; or call Irena at
206-9122. This trip is open to all Parishioners!
September 24—28, 2015
For information call: 714-282-3021 or online at
orangecatholicfoundation.org
The Orange Catholic Foundation is organizing a diocesan
delegation to attend one day of the World Meeting of Families
Conference in Philadelphia, attend a special event with Gianna
Emanuela Molla (daughter of St. Gianna Molla) at the
Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, and attend the outdoor Mass
celebrated by Pope Frances.
The weekend excursion to Philadelphia will leave on
Thursday, September 24 and return on Monday, September 28.
The deadline to register and pay your deposit is Friday, March
20; however we suggest you act now and make your
reservation if you would like to be part of the Diocese of
Orange delegation as space will be limited.
St. Nicholas Parish Unity Group to Host:
LENTEN DINNER in the Parish Center
March 27th at 5:30PM to 7:15PM
There will be a Baked Potato Bar and light beverages.
The Lenten Meal is followed by
Living Stations of the Cross in the Church at 7:30PM
with the St. Nicholas Youth Ministry.
Donations are welcome and will support the
St. Vincent de Paul Ministry.
Don’t forget! The Knights of Columbus
are again sponsoring a “40 Cans for Lent”
Food Drive during the 40 days of Lent.
Barrels are outside the Church entrances each
weekend! Thank you!
March 8, 2015
Third Sunday of Lent
Our Lenten Journey
To assist you on your Lenten Journey we offer:
PRAYER
ALMSGIVING
Daily Mass: Monday through Friday at 7AM &
9AM; Saturday at 9AM.
Morning Prayer: Monday through Saturday at
8:45AM.
Monthly Day of Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament: Second Wednesday of the Month
beginning at the 9AM Mass and concluding
prior to the 9AM Mass on the Second Thursday.
Stations of the Cross: on Fridays during Lent at
9:45AM, 7:30PM and 8:30PM in Vietnamese.
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions):
Saturdays 9:45AM to 10:15AM and 3PM to
3:45PM.
Parish Lenten Penance Service: Thursday,
March 26 at 7:30PM with 10 to 13 Priests.
Parish Mission: March 16-18, evenings at 7PM
with Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A.
St. Vincent de Paul: helping those in need in our community
Knights of Columbus: 40-Cans for Lent
Operation Rice Bowl: Benefitting Catholic Relief Services (bowls
available in the Church)
40 Days for Life: Sponsored by St. Nicholas Right to Life Group.
Note: All Catholics, 14 years or older, are expected to abstain
from meat on Fridays during Lent. Catholics between the ages
of 18 and 59 are expected to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good
Friday. Fasting means having only one full-size meal. Two
smaller meals are permitted, if necessary, to maintain strength
according to one’s needs, but eating solid food between meals is
not. By the threefold discipline of fasting, almsgiving and
prayer, the Church keeps Lent from Ash Wednesday until the
evening of Holy Thursday. All the faithful and catechumens
should undertake serious practice of these three traditions.
40 Days For Life—February 18th to March 29th
This Lent we invite you to participate in the 40 Days for Life worldwide Campaign. We will pray the Rosary outside of
the Planned Parenthood facility located at La Paz Road, at the corner of La Paz and Chrisanta, Mission Viejo. Our
parish will host this weekly prayer each Thursday at 12 noon from February 19 through March 26. Please join us!
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration—Saturday, March 14th
from 2PM to 7PM in the Parish Center
Music, dancing, sing-alongs, great food/drink. Plan to join your
parish family for a great day in the continuing celebration of
St. Nicholas’ 50th Anniversary!
Schedule of Events:
2:00PM
2:30-3:15PM
3:15-3:45PM
3:45-4:30PM
4:30-5PM
5:00-5:45PM
5:45-6:15PM
6:15-7PM
7PM
Food Service starts
“The Whooligans” Band entertains
Anair Academy of Irish Dance
“The Whooligans” Band entertains
Anair Academy of Irish Dance
“The Whooligans” Band entertains
Guest Participation (Fr. Dick & others)
“The Whooligans” Band entertains
the “Pot o’Gold Drawing” (winner need not be present)