Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church

Our Lady
of
Fatima
catholic church
R E V E ALING T HE L IGHT OF C HR IST
THE SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION
OF THE LORD /
LA SOLEMNIDAD DE LA
ASCENSIÓN DEL SEÑOR
MAY 8, 2016 / 8 DE MAYO, 2016
A Eucharistic Community Living the Good News Daily
105 n. la esperanza san clemente, ca 92672
949-492-4101 Fax 949-492-4856 www.OLFChurch.net @FatimaChurchSC
PARISH INFORMATION AND CALENDAR/
CALENDARIO PARROQUIAL
MAY 8–15, 2016
Our parish calendar is online! Please visit www.olfchurch.net/
calendar.html for the most up-to-date information on events
and activities in our parish.
¡Nuestro calendario de la parroquia esta en línea! Por favor visite
www.olfchurch.net/calendar.html para la información más
actualizada sobre ventos y actividades en nuestra parroquia.
PARISH OFFICE
949-492-4101
CLERGY
Fr. Jim Ries, Pastor
[email protected] (preferred)/
ext. 111
Fr. Salvador Landa
[email protected] / ext. 102
STAFF
Robin Margraf, M.A., M.S.
Lourdes (Lulu) Rojas
Pastoral Associate
Office Manager
[email protected] / ext. [email protected] / ext. 101
Rosa Rama
Director, Faith Formation
Children & Adults
[email protected] / ext. 104
Aida Lopez
Maintenance,
Spanish Music Coordinator
ext. 101
Phil Arkfeld
Maria Juul
Director, Music & Liturgy
Accounting Assistant
[email protected] / ext. 116 Contributions & Online Giving
[email protected] / ext. 119
Cate Girskis
Traylynn (Tray) Jones
Confirmation Coordinator –
Bookkeeper
Youth
[email protected] / ext. 115
[email protected] / ext. 117
Erin Russell
Youth Ministry Coordinator
[email protected] / ext. 118
PARISH SCHOOL
Joanne Williams, MA Ed,
Principal
[email protected]
949-492-7320
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday:
Sunday:
Daily Mass:
Reconciliation:
8:30 am, 5:30 pm
7, 9, 11 am, 1 pm(Sp),
5:00 pm, 7:00 pm (SP)
M-F 8:30 am, Tues. 6:30 pm (Sp)
Saturday 4-5pm
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
M-F
1st Sat. only
9am-9pm
8:30am-5:30pm
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
M-F
Phone
2
9am-12pm; 1-6pm
949-492-4101
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STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION FOR THE
WEEK OF MAY 8 /
REFLEXIÓN DE LA CORRESPONSABILIDAD
PARA LA SEMANA DEL 8 DE MAY
On this Seventh Sunday of Easter, most
Catholics in the United States also
celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Traditionally,
Ascension Thursday occurred 40 days
after Easter (May 5 this year); however,
most dioceses in the U.S. have
transferred this Holy Day of Obligation
to the Sunday following it, which this
year is today.
Christ’s Ascension is important to us. It
is one of our core beliefs, to the extent
that when we profess our faith at Mass,
regardless which Creed we use, we declare, “He ascended into
heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.” To deny Christ’s
Ascension is to deny His Resurrection. Before His Ascension, which
is described in our First Reading from the Acts of the Apostles, Jesus
tells His followers, “…you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
We, too, have been baptized and imbued with the Holy Spirit. This
Third Member of the Holy Trinity is the aspect of God that lives and
empowers each of us. We may think that the Holy Spirit has more
work to do among those who do not believe, but there is also
considerable work to be done among those of us who do believe. We
are called to serve; we are called to discipleship; we are called to lives
of stewardship; we are reminded of that in all of today’s readings.
In his homily on the Ascension of Christ last year, Pope Francis said,
“The Ascension tells us He is with God the Father, where He always
intercedes in our favor.” For more reflections and information on
stewardship please visit http://www.thecatholicsteward.com.
En este séptimo domingo de Pascua, la mayoría de los católicos de
Estados Unidos también celebran la solemnidad de la Ascensión
del Señor. Tradicionalmente, los jueves de la Ascensión se produjo
40 días después de Pascua (5 de mayo de este año); Sin embargo, la
mayoría de las diócesis de los EE.UU. han transferido este día de
precepto para el domingo siguiente, que este año es el dia de hoy.
La Ascensión de Cristo es importante para nosotros. Es una de
nuestras creencias fundamentales, en la medida en que cuando
profesamos nuestra fe en la misa, sin importar cual Credo usamos,
declaramos, “subió al cielo y está sentado a la diestra del Padre.”
Negar la Ascensión de Cristo es negar su resurrección. Antes de su
ascensión, como se describe en la primera lectura de los Hechos de
los Apóstoles, Jesús les dice a sus seguidores: “... ustedes serán bautizados con el Espíritu Santo.”
Nosotros, también, hemos sido bautizados y imbuidos del Espíritu
Santo. Este tercer miembro de la Trinidad es el aspecto de Dios que
vive y da poder a cada uno de nosotros. Podemos pensar que el Espíritu Santo tiene más trabajo que hacer entre aquellos que no creen,
pero también hay mucho trabajo por hacer, entre los que sí creemos.
Estamos llamados a servir; estamos llamados a ser discípulos; estamos llamados a una vida de corresponsabilidad; se nos recuerda en
todas las lecturas de hoy.
En la homilía de la Ascensión de Cristo el año pasado, El Papa
Francisco dijo, “La Ascensión nos dice que Él está con Dios Padre,
donde Él siempre intercede en nuestro favor.” Para más reflexiones e
información sobre la corresponsabilidad visite http://www.thecatholicsteward.com/
f r o m o u r pa r o c h i a l v i c a r ,
fr. Salvador Landa
Dear Parishioners and Friends of Our Lady of Fatima
Queridos parroquianos y amigos de Nuestra Señora de Fátima,
Why do I believe it is important to tithe? When I realized that everything that I am, everything that I have, belongs to God, who is very
generous with all of us. I came to believe that it is important to give
back a little bit to God at the Sunday liturgy. Every day God showers us with so many blessings, material and spiritual—all free. The
least we can do is give back to God a little bit of those blessings in the
form of a donation to our parish for its daily expenses. Growing up in
Mexico I learned that there is a part of the Mass called offertory when
we give a monetary offering. The word used in Spanish for the offering is “Limosna.” But limosna is what is given to a beggar or “limosnero.” Limosna is unwanted change that we have in pockets. Little by
little the Church in Mexico is changing the word Limosna to offering.
God is not a beggar who gets unwanted coins at the Mass. He is the
source, the owner of everything in the universe. So at the offertory we
simply give back to Him a small percentage of our earnings, not as an
obligation, but with gratitude, trusting that he will provide every day,
according to our needs.
SATURDAY 5/14
Fr. Salvador Landa
Acts 7:55-60; Ps 97:1-2, 6-7, 9; Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20; Jn 17:20-26 or
(for Ascension) Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23 or Heb 9:2428; 10:19-23; Lk 24:46-53
¿Por qué creo que es importante dar una ofrenda monetaria los
domingos? Cuando me di cuenta de que todo lo que soy, todo lo que
tengo, pertenece a Dios, el verdadero dueño del todo el universo, que
es demasiado generoso con nosotros, me llego la convicción de que
es justo y necesario compartir un poco de lo mucho que Él nos da.
Todos los días Dios nos bendice con bienes espirituales y materiales
gratuitamente. Y lo menos que podemos hacer es regresarle un poco
a través de la ofrenda dominical. Cuando crecía en México, aprendí
que hay una parte de la misa en la que se pasa la canasta para dar la
“limosna.” Pero poco a poco la iglesia Católica Mexicana ha educado
a los fieles, enseñándoles que la ofrenda no es una limosna, sino un
regalo que le damos a Dios, llenos de agradecimiento. A los limosneros en la calle les damos monedas que nos sobran, pero Dios no es
un limosnero. A Él no le damos las sobras, los desperdicios, sino una
ofrenda con mucho amor y agradecimiento. Damos nuestra ofrenda,
confiando plenamente de que Él nos va a dar diariamente todo lo que
necesitamos. ¡La próxima vez que nos pasen la canasta para depositar
nuestra ofrenda, no tengamos miedo!
Padre Salvador Landa
7am
9am
11am
1pm
5pm
7pm
MONDAY 5/9
8:30am
TUESDAY 5/10
8:30am
6:30pm
WEDNESDAY 5/11
8:30am
THURSDAY 5/12
8:30am
FRIDAY 5/13
8:30am
SUNDAY 5/15
7am
9am
11am
1pm
5pm
7pm
Mother’s Day Novena
Mother’s Day Novena
Michael Brennan +
William Keogh +
Mother’s Day Novena
Gloria Velazquez
Misa Pro Popolo
Misa Pro Popolo
READINGS/LECTURAS
DAILY READINGS CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.USCCB.ORG/
BIBLE/INDEX.CFM
SUNDAY 5/8
MONDAY 5/9
Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33
TUESDAY 5/10
Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a
WEDNESDAY 5/11
Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19
THURSDAY 5/12
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26
FRIDAY 5/13
Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19
SATURDAY 5/14
Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17
SUNDAY 5/15
MASS INTENTIONS/INTENCIONES
SUNDAY 5/8
8:30am
5:30pm
William S. Martin +
Mother’s Day Novena
Sammy Dwyer +
Mother’s Day Novena
Art Burgess +
Misa Pro Popolo
Mother’s Day Novena
Mother’s Day Novena
Mother’s Day Novena
Mother’s Day Novena
Mother’s Day Novena
Mother’s Day Novena
Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps
104:1-2, 24, 35,
27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31,
34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16,
23b-26
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY/
GRACIAS POR SU GENEROSIDAD
MAY 1
OFFERTORY
$17,153.34
MAINTENANCE FUND
$3,674.00
God has given us all we have, let us rejoice and be glad. Please use
envelopes or consider giving online. You can call the Parish Office
to request envelopes or to learn more about online giving.
Dios nos ha dado todo lo que tenemos, gocemonos y alegremonos.
Utilice sobres o considere la posibilidad de donar en línea. Usted
puede llamar a la Oficina Parroquial para solicitar sobres o para
aprender más sobre las donaciones en línea.
THE SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD / LA SOLEMNIDAD DE LA ASCENSIÓN DEL SEÑOR
MAY 8, 2016 / 8 DE MAYO, 2016
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PARISH NEWS, EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima/
Celebración de la Fiesta de la Virgen de Fátima
MAY 13, 8:30AM / OLF CHURCH /
13 DE MAYO, 8:30 AM / IGLESIA
Join us to dedicate her feast day with a special Mass followed by offering of flowers and singing songs of praise and devotion to Mary as
we recite the rosary in her honor. Parishioners are also invited to sign
up to bring the visiting statue of Our Lady Of Fatima to their home
to experience the special blessings and grace given by our Blessed
Mother to families who pray the rosary together. For sign-up information please call Purita at 492-6476 or Lulu at 492-4101.
Únase a nosotros para dedicar su fiesta con una misa especial seguida
por la ofrenda de flores y cantos de alabanza y devoción a María
mientras recitamos el rosario en su honor. También se invita a los
feligreses a inscribirse para llevarse la estatua de la Virgen de Fátima
a su casa para experimentar las bendiciones especiales y la gracia
dadas por la Santa Madre a las familias que rezan el rosario juntos.
Para obtener información de inscripción por favor llame al Purita al
492-6476 a Lulu al 492-4101.
Volunteer Opportunities/
Oportunidades para Voluntarios
The parish has an opportunity to launder purificators - the small
clothes used at Mass - once a month. There is also an opportunity
to do light housekeeping in the church, sanctuary and sacristy on
Monday and/or Friday after the 8:30am Mass. Please call Judy Nagel
at 481-7203 to volunteer. Thank you!
La parroquia tiene una oportunidad para el lavado de los purificadores - las pequeñas toallas usada en la misa - una vez al mes. También
existe la oportunidad de hacer la limpieza en la iglesia, santuario
y sacristía el lunes y / o viernes después de la misa de 8:30 am. Por
favor, llame a Judy Nagel al 481-7203 para ser voluntario. ¡Gracias!
3rd Annual Prime Rib Roast Beef Dinner & Auction
JUNE 4, 6PM / MCGOWAN HALL
The evening will include a hosted wine/beer bar, prime rib dinner
and music. There will also be an opportunity to bid on really great
gifts in a silent and live auction. Last year’s dinner had close to 300
attendees and is the only one of its kind in Southern Orange County!
It serves as one of the most important annual fundraisers for the San
Clemente Pregnancy Resource Center. The proceeds from previous years helped to purchase a mobile ultrasound unit which will
be on display at the dinner. One hundred percent of the proceeds
from this year’s event will be allocated to cover the ongoing annual
maintenance costs to keep this mobile unit in operation and expand
its services to the local community. So join us for a great time and a
great cause! Please RSVP for childcare. Call David Cortens/ Knights
of Columbus at 366-0716 or Kathy Eisele at 933-8019 for information. Tickets are available at the parish office.
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Work of Our Hands Prayer Shawl Ministry/
Ministerio de Obra de Nuestras Manos y Oración
MAY 19, 9AM / MCGOWAN HALL - E / 19 DE MAYO, 9AM /
SALON MCGOWAN - E
Join others, regardless of skill level to knit, crochet
or sew. Together we can create beautiful prayer
shawls for those who need to feel the love of
Christ wrapped around them. Our mission is to
provide hope, comfort and healing to those who
most need a reminder of God’s love for them
through the work of our human hands and the
prayers in our hearts.
At these meetings, we share the stories of the
people who have received shawls, discuss successes and challenges
with our current projects and enjoy snacks and refreshments as we
support and rejoice with one another in our journey. For more
information or if you know someone who would be comforted by
receiving a shawl immersed in prayers of healing and comfort, please
contact Amber Loyer at [email protected]. The May 19 meeting
will be the final meeting before our summer break. Meetings will
resume August 18.
Unase a otros, independientemente del nivel de habilidad para tejer
o coser. Juntos podemos crear bellos chales tejidos en oración para
aquellos que necesitan sentir el amor de Cristo envuelto alrededor
de ellos. Compartimos las historias de las personas que han recibido los chales tejidos, discutimos los éxitos y desafíos con nuestros
proyectos actuales. Disfrutamos de aperitivos y refrescos, apoyamos
y nos regocijamos con otros en nuestro viaje. Favor de comunicarse
con Amber Loyer en [email protected] para más información. La
reunión del 19 de mayo será la última antes de un recesso de verano.
Las reuniones regresaran el 18 de agosto.
Community Service Opportunity - Run 4 Water
1K/5K / Corra por Agua 1K/5K
MAY 15, 9AM / LAGUNA NIGUEL REGIONAL PARK / 15 DE
MAYO, 9AM / PARQUE REGIONAL DE LAGUNA NIGUEL
Our Lady of Fatima Confirmation invites all parishioners to participate in this event. Confirmation teens are partnering up with
Wells of Life, Inc. to meet the goal to fund 100 “Wells of Life Giving
Water,” which will supply clean water and hope to the rural villagers
of Uganda. One well costs $6,000 to produce and install, and serves
1,000 people for 25 years. One hundred percent of the well donation
money goes solely to well production costs. If you would like to join
our merciful cause, please visit the link below to register or to make a
donation. We thank you for your support and your generosity. If you
have any questions, please contact Erin Russell at 492-4101, x118.
https://www.crowdrise.com/our-lady-of-fatima-catholic-church El grupo de Confirmación de Nuestra Señora de Fátima invita a todos a participar en este evento. Los adolescentes de confirmación se
han asociado con los Pozos de Vida, Inc. para cumplir con el objetivo
de financiar 100 “Pozos de Agua Dadores de Vida”, que abastecerá de
agua limpia y esperanza a los habitantes de zonas rurales de Uganda.
Uno pozo cuesta $6,000 para producir e instalar, y sirve a 1,000
personas durante 25 años. El cien por ciento de las donaciones sólo
se destinará a los costos de la producción de pozos. Si desea unirse a
nuestra causa misericordiosa, por favor visite la página web indicada
para registrarse o para hacer una donación. Le agradecemos su apoyo
y su generosidad. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, por favor, póngase
en contacto con Erin Russell al 492-4101, x118. https://www.crowdrise.com/our-lady-of-fatima-catholic-church
Bible Study: “Acts - The Spread of the Kingdom.”
OLF PARISH SCHOOL NEWS
THURSDAYS, 9:30AM / MCGOWAN HALL - A
Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima With Us!
$30 ($1.50 per session). See you there!
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Registration Now Open!
JULY 18 - 22
MAY 13, 8:30AM
The Feast of Our Lady of Fatima begins with the 8:30am Mass followed by the May Crowning and Muffins for Mom. Everyone is
invited!
“Into the Woods” Update
The middle school musical, “Into the Woods,” proved to be quite a
crowd pleaser! Thank you to OLF’s music and drama teacher, Mrs.
Marion Smithson, for bestowing her passion and talent for the arts
onto our students. Along with directing the play and the musical
numbers, she also created the dazzling costumes! A big thank you
goes to Mrs. Paige Barr and her family for creating the beautiful sets
and helping behind the scenes, to all of the actors for sharing their
talents, and to the parents of the actors for their many sacrifices made
to share their talented children with the community. Thank you, also,
to Mr. Phil Arkfeld for volunteering time and energy to work the
sound system.
Save the Date!
JUNE 3, 6PM / MCGOWAN HALL
Intermediate Musical play, “Once Upon a Fairy Tale”
This summer’s theme is Cave Quest – crafts, outdoor activities, songs,
Bible stories, etc. Sign your children up now for VBS - space is
limited. Registrations must be submitted by June 30. Discover why
this is such a popular program - kids want to return year after year!
Registration hours are Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm at the
parish office or you can download the forms on our parish website
(www.olfchurch.net.) For more information please contact Susie
Hattan at [email protected] or Rosa Rama at 492-4101 x104 or rrama@
olfchurch.net.
Coordinators & Volunteers Needed for 2016 VBS
Would you like to make a difference in our children’s lives? If you have
special place in your heart for kids and God’s Word, and you feel you
are called to share your faith with our children, please consider this
opportunity. This summer’s theme is Cave Quest - Following Jesus the
Light of the World”. VBS will run July 18 through July 22. You can register to help at the parish office Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm or
you can download the forms on our parish website (www.olfchurch.
net.) Please contact Susie Hattan at [email protected] or Rosa Rama at
492-4101 x104 or [email protected].
May is a Busy Month for OLF Students!
May 4
May 6
May 13
May 14
May 16-20
May 19-20
May 21-26
May 27
Grade 4 Sacramento Day Trip
Mother/Son Date Night
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, May Crowning
Procession & Muffins for Moms
First Holy Communion
Standardized Testing Week
Grade 5 Catalina Overnight Ecology Safari
Grade 8 Field Studies Trip to Philadelphia/
Gettysburg/Washington D.C.
OLF’s International Day
Accepting Applications for 2016-2017
NURTURE. ENCOURAGE. EMPOWER.
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 8th grade. If you are considering an excellent Catholic school experience for your child, please
contact Kris Windes at [email protected] or 492-7320 and learn
more about our implementation of 21st century learning opportunities. School Motto: Caritas Christi Urget Nos - The Love of Christ
Urges us On.
THE SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD / LA SOLEMNIDAD DE LA ASCENSIÓN DEL SEÑOR
MAY 8, 2016 / 8 DE MAYO, 2016
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WE PRAY FOR ALL THE SICK/
OREMOS POR LOS ENFERMOS
Adam Hopp
Sister Christine Banta
Beverly Gutweiler
Missy Lombardi
Olga Sibley
Charles Schwab
Milton Eisen
Fritz Sacher
Mary Ann Peterson
Maria Gonzalez
Norma Hernandez
Demetris Saitis
Meghan Holmes
Mariela Morales
Sharon Tripp
Melvin Steffes
AND OUR BELOVED DEAD/
Y POR NUESTROS QUERIDOS FALLECIDOS
Holden Zimmerle
Brent Hansell
David Zahrte
Liam Coppes
Helen Lang
Cerefino Reyna
Jane Coyne
Mary Anderson
Jerica A. Harris
Dolores Angeles
Christine Hicks
Dorothy Van Bergen
John Bart
Rita Herrreid
Frank Alfery
Donna Van Klaveren
Luis Cardenas
Ruben Cardenas
Cesario Solis
Micaela Lopez
Juan Solis
Rick Flathers
Lillian Russo
Daniel LaPlante
Scott Treadway
Ozzie Spinelli
Beatriz V. Contreras
Wayne Patrick Faust
Scott Sewell
Fred Debs
and all victims of
war and violence.
HOLY YEAR OF MERCY: MERCIFUL
LIKE THE FATHER/AÑO SANTO DE
LA MISERICORDIA: MISERICORDIOSOS
COMO EL PADRE
Pope Francis has asked us to be more merciful and to incorporate the Corporal and Spiritual Acts of Mercy into our daily
lives. During the year we will highlight the different acts and
give concrete ideas on how to live them. Please visit www.usccb.
org for more ideas.
El Papa Francisco nos ha pedido que seamos más compasivos y para incorporar los Actos Corporales y Espirituales de
Misericordia en nuestra vida cotidiana. Durante el año vamos a
ver los diferentes actos y dar ideas concretas sobre la manera de
vivirlos. Por favor, visite www.usccb.org para obtener más ideas.
THE 5TH CORPORAL ACT OF MERCY:
VISIT THE PRISONERS
People in prison are still people, made in the image and likeness
of God. No matter what someone has done, they deserve the
opportunity to hear the Word of God and find the Truth of the
message of Christ.
◆◆ See if your parish, or a nearby parish, has a prison ministry
and if so, get involved.
◆◆ Volunteer to help out or donate to charities that give
Christmas presents to children whose parents are in prison.
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EL CABO OBRAS DE
MISERICORDIA #5: VISITAR
A LOS PRESOS
La gente en la cárcel siguen siendo
personas, hechos a imagen y semejanza de Dios. No importa lo que
alguien ha hecho, que se merecen
la oportunidad de escuchar la Palabra de Dios y encontrar la
verdad del mensaje de Cristo.
◆◆ Vea si su parroquia, o una parroquia cercana, tiene un
ministerio de prisión y si es así, participar.
◆◆ Voluntarios para ayudar a cabo o donar a organizaciones
benéficas que le dan los regalos de Navidad a los niños
cuyos padres están en prisión.