PASTOR'S CORNER :: Father Al Baca
October 05, 2008
Dear Friends,
In September, we had a visit from the Archbishop Joseph Ngo Quang Kiet of Hanoi to Orange County at the invitation of Bishop Brown. This event was to celebrate the formal establishment of relations between Hanoi and Orange as “sister dioceses.” Creating such a relationship means greater interaction, the interchange of resources and ideas. Certainly, Hanoi will benefit from on-going and intensified fund raising which will continue here in our Diocese to help build up the church infrastructure. Soon we will be hosting a number of seminarians who will study here with us and then return to Vietnam for ordination. The Diocese of Orange will benefit from that long history of testing and persecution of the Vietnamese Church which has produced an astonishing loyalty and maturity in today’s Vietnamese Catholics. One need only look at the continued growth here and at home of the Catholic faith among the Vietnamese and the numbers of young people who continue to joyfully enter religious life and the priesthood.
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- 2008 Orange County Catholic Prayer Breakfast
 November 21, Friday: Bishop’s Prayer Breakfast
Please consider attending this year’s Bishop’s Prayer Breakfast! Now three years old, this has been a way of celebrating the gift of our Catholic faith in Orange County. Beginning with Rosary at 6:30am, Mass follows and then breakfast with a guest speaker. This year we are privileged to have Archbishop Jose Gomez, Archbishop of San Antonio, Texas. Archbishop was previously an auxiliary bishop in Denver under Archbishop Chaput. He now is in his third year as Ordinary of San Antonio. Seats are going fast so please call soon for reservations!
6:30 a.m. Rosary
7:00 a.m. Holy Mass
7:45 a.m. Breakfast & Program
9:00 a.m. Conclusion
Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort
12021 Harbor Boulevard
Garden Grove, California 92840
Tickets are $30 per person or a table for $300.
To register, www.catholicpb.com or call (949) 474-7368 Ext. 130
- WE’RE ALL MISSIONARIES
Do you know the date of your Baptism? Well, on that day, you became a missionary, called by our Lord to share your faith with those around you — and to be part of the Church’s mission to the world. Jesus Himself directed His followers to go into the whole world and proclaim His Gospel — the “Good News” of His love for us — to all peoples (see Mark 16:15). That mission is now directed to each one of us. On World Mission Sunday, October 19, we have the opportunity to be part of the Church’s missionary work in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands through our prayers and support offered to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.
- CURSILLO NEWS!
CURSILLO 3-DAY Consider sponsoring a friend to attend the upcoming Cursillo weekends: MEN—10/9-12, WOMEN—10/16-19. The next weekends will be Men 1/15-18, Women1/22-25. Applications as well as information on responsible sponsoring are available on the web at www.occursillo.org. For information on the English Cursillo, call our parish representative, Sheila Fiorenza (714) 544-1057 or contact her by e-mail: Sheila.pcbs@sbcglobal.net.
NEXT ST. CECILIA POTLUCK ULTREYA If you enjoyed or heard about our summer Fiesta Ultreya, you won’t want to miss the next St. Cecilia Ultreya at the home of Kathy & Dave Robinson, (13692 Teahouse, S.A. 714/544-3505) on SAT, NOV 15 6:30 p.m. Bring food and some kind of drink to share. Enjoy good fellowship, fine 4th day talk, and end with MASS. See you there
DIOCESAN CURSILLO AUCTION DINNER this year will be held at the PHOENIX CLUB in Orange on NOV 8 5:30-10:00 P.M. Call Don 714/663-8000 or George 949/289-5415 for information and reservation. Enjoy yourself at a “Buenos Aires” celebration while supporting Cursillo.
LEADERS SCHOOL OC Diocesan Cursillo Leaders School monthly meetings are held at St. Cecilia in the Church Hall on the 2nd SAT of every month after 8 am Mass
- FREE HEALTH FAIR
Bring your family on Sunday, October 18 to Jeanne Thorman Middle School at 1402 Sycamore Ave in Tustin from 9 am to 2 pm for free testing for: blood pressure, diabetes screening, cholesterol, anemia, dental screening and more. Free information on nutrition and prevention of many diseases will be available. Entertainment raffles and gifts are also offered.
- MISSIONS
Entertainment Books…….book will be sold at the Sunday morning Masses during the month of October. Entertainment Books offer great discounts in fine dinning, casual dining, theater, movies, motels, travel, theme parks and much more. Please support our missions with your purchase. Cost only $35. Any questions call Lou and Clara 714-544-7372.
- ST. CECILIA WOMEN’S MINISTRY
The Thursday evening sessions: All women of St. Cecilia parish are invited to join our continuing weekly series on The Sacraments, on Thursday October 9, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm., in the parish hall. We will be studying the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Eleanor Zatyko, a member of our group will share her thought in Forgiveness. We welcome new members and friends. Call Barbara Caraccio at 714 544-0259 or Virginia Mort at 714 838-1262 for more information.
The Friday morning session of the St. Cecilia Women’s Ministry will continue on Friday, October 3, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am in Modular 2 and 3. We will welcome the return visit from Ed Gerber, who will tell us what scripture teaches us about the Mass and Eucharist. After our program we will break for refreshments and then move into our small groups for further discussion and sharing. Please contact Sandie Guard 714 838-5224 if you have questions. All women of the parish are welcome!
- KNIGHT’S OF COLUMBUS
SPAGHETTI DINNER
“Join us Saturday, October 11 for Columbus Day Spaghetti Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 pm., at the Hall hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Just $5 per person or $15 for families of 3 or more for a delicious Italian meal. You can’t beat that!”
- MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP
NOVENA AND BENEDICTION
This novena is offered on the first Wednesday of each month, at 6:30 pm –7:15 pm at St. Cecilia Church, sponsored by the Filipino Community. All parishioners and devotees to our Blessed Lady are invited. Our next novena will be October 1.
- 2008 ELECTION
Why does the Church teach about issues affecting public policy? Who in the Church should participate in political life? How does the Church help the Catholic faithful to speak about political and social questions? What does the Church say about Catholic social teaching in the public square? To learn this and the church’s position on key ballot initiatives, please visit www.rcbo.org the Diocese of Orange website and click on the topics under 2008 ELECTION.
Information posted includes:
• Information and the California Bishops’ letters regarding Proposition 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9.
• The Bishops have taken a YES vote on Prop 4; NO vote on Prop 6 and YES vote on Prop 8; and NO
POSITION on Prop 5 or Prop 9
• List of Faithful Citizenship documents and DVD’s that you can order.
• Election events scheduled throughout the Diocese (will be updated regularly as more events are scheduled)
• Links to the USCCB Faithful Citizenship website and the California Catholic Conference website
• Summary of our Catholic Social Teaching.
- A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR
Once again, a Catholic politician, Senator Biden, has called into question the Church’s teaching on abortion and on when human life begins. To read the response of the Bishops please look at the Diocese of Orange website front page. To receive guidance on voting the propositions coming up, please refer to the same webpage.
Fr Al
- CATHOLIC CHARITIES
All Citizenship Applicants who file their N-400 on or after October 1, 2008 must take a new and more difficult test. Catholic Charities will help you to complete your application and prepare you for your interview for free. Please call (714) 347-9610 or (714) 347-9629 for more information.
- MEN INTERESTED IN DIOCESAN PRIESTHOOD
The Vocation Office cordially invites you to the next “Priest Discernment” evening at Marywood. The purpose of these meeting is to familiarize interested men with the life, prayer and possible call to the priesthood in the Diocese of Orange. Obviously, there is no commitment on your part, other than the expression of interest to participate.
“The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for this harvest” (Mt 9:37– 38).
The “Priest Discernment” evenings will be on the following dates:
Tuesday, October 14, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, November 11, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, December 9, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, January 9, 2009 7:00pmIf you have any questions regarding the “Priest Discernment” evenings, please contact our Diocesan Priest Vocation Coordinator, Mr. Jose Ferreras at Jferreras@rcbo.org or call the Diaconate office at (714) 282-3036.
- PARISH DIRECTORY UPDATE
The Parish directory is now with the publishers and we expect to have the books here in the parish by the middle of November. As soon as we receive them, we will begin distribution. Keep watching the bulletin for updates!
- PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS
COMING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Consider running for parish council. Four new members will be elected. Forms are available in the parish office, or ask a current parish member.
- ARE YOU REGISTERED
IN OUR PARISH?
Being a registered member of our parish means that you have filled out a registration form and returned it to our parish office.
Even though you have been coming to Mass, have celebrated here or have a child in our school or in religious education ministries, you might not be registered parishioner. Registration is very important to plan for and fill the needs of our parish community and receive parish mailings. It also be necessary for a letter of permission or recommendation or for immigration purposes. To register please come by the parish office and pick up a registration form. Also if you have moved recently or have a new family member, please notify the parish office so that we can updates your registration . Thank you
- A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR :: Holy Year of St. Paul
Welcome to St. Cecilia’s. Bishop Brown has named our parish as a parish of pilgrimage in honor of the Holy Year of St. Paul, called by His Holiness Benedict XVI. We hope that the following information may be of use to you and we pray that your visit here will be of blessing and great benefit to you and all those you bring to prayer.
Fr. Al Baca
Pastor of St. Cecilia’s church
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- EVENTOS ESPECIALES DE LA IGLESIA DE SANTA CECILIA
Octubre 6 Domingo: Grupo en español de la Divina Misericordia a la 2:30 pm.
Octubre 7 Lunes … Estudio de Biblia de 7-9 pm. Modular 1.
Octubre 8 Martes … Sagrada Familia Grupo de Oración 7pm .
Octubre 10 Viernes …. Sagrada Familia 7– 9pm
ELECCIÓN 2008
¿Por qué la Iglesia enseña sobre los temas que afectan el orden público? ¿Quién en la Iglesia debe participar en la vida política? ¿Cómo la Iglesia ayuda al Católico fiel a hablar sobre preguntas políticas y sociales? ¿Qué es lo que la Iglesia dice sobre la enseñanza social Católica en el cuadro público? Para aprender esto y la posición de la Iglesia respecto a las iniciativas dominantes de la boleta electoral, por favor visite la Web-site de la Diócesis de Orange www.rcbo.org debajo 2008 ELECCIÓN.
La información incluye:
• Cartas de la información y de los Obispos de California con respecto al Proposición 4, 5, 6, 8 y 9.
• Los Obispos han tomado un voto del SÍ en la proposición 4; NO voto en la proposición 6 y SÍ voto en la proposición 8; y NO En la proposición 5 o la proposición 9.
• Lista de los documentos fieles ciudadanos y de DVD que usted puede pedir.
• Acontecimientos de la elección programados a través de la Diócesis (será puesto al día regularmente)
• Conéctese al Web-site fieles ciudadanos de USCCB y al Web- site Católico de la conferencia de California.
• Resumen de nuestra enseñanza social católica.
LA OFICINA PARA MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
DE LA DIOCESIS DE ORANGE
Los invita a su Decimoquinta Misa Anual de Intercesión
que se llevará a cabo el día 18 de Octubre, 2008
a la 1:00 pm en la Iglesia de San Juan Bautista en Costa Mesa
1015 Baker Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626-4183
(714) 540-5902 (entre las calles Bristol y Fairview).
La Misa es oficiada por su Excelencia Sr. Obispo Tod D. Brown, y el Reverendo Hildebrand J. Garceau, O. Praem Esta misa se celebra anualmente para reconocer la importancia que tienen nuestros jóvenes Católicos con necesidades especiales y sus familias.
Para más información comuníquese a los teléfonos:
Martha 714-558-5404
Imelda- 714 985-0017
María Luisa 714-633-7532
Elida 714-835-9624
Después de la ceremonia religiosa esperamos su participación en una pequeña reunión que se llevara a cabo en el salón de la Iglesia.
Feria de Salud gratis
Traiga a su familia el domingo 18 de octubre a la escuela de Jeanne Thorman en la avenida 1402 del Sycómore en Tustin a partir de 9 am a 2 pm habrá prueba gratis de: presión arterial, de la diabetes, colesterol, anemia, dental y más. La información gratis sobre la nutrición y la prevención de muchas enfermedades. Se ofrecerá entretenimiento, rifas,
regalos y mucho mas!
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Vietnamese Community News/Events last updated 10.05.07
- Để biết thêm các sinh hoạt cộng đoàn, kính mời Cộng Đoàn
Dân Chúa ghé thăm website của cộng đoàn
http://www.cdtustin.org
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MASS
SCHEDULE & OFFICE HOURS
Mass Schedule Daily : (Monday-Friday): 6:30 am & 8:30 am
Friday: 6:00 pm (Tiếng Việt)
Saturday: 8:00 am, 5:00 pm, 6:30 pm (Tiếng Việt)
Sunday: 6:30 am, 7:30 am, 9:00 am*,
11:00 am* & 5:00 pm
12:30 pm (Español)
* Nursery care available
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
† Directions to St. Cecilia Church
† Going on Vacation? Mass Times in the USA
**NEW** E-GIVING PROGRAM
 If you wish to use the Electronic Giving service, we now have the option of signing up online for your convenience.
You can still come into the Church office to pick up an authorization form to be filled out. Please return the filled out form to the Church office in a sealed envelope addressed to Karen Plesetz, the business manager, in order to keep your information confidential and protected.
PARISH MINISTRIES
IMAGES AROUND THE PARISH
Christ our Savior graces the front of our parish property on Sycamore Avenue. Chosen as a gesture of welcome to all our neighbors we have received many compliments from Protestant neighbors and friends on how beautiful the statue is. The statue is a beautiful witness of Catholic faith that teaches that Jesus Christ is true God and true man, the Savior of all the world.
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