Pastor's Corner

Dear Friends,

Most of us suffer with the battle to be patient. The mediation this weekend comes from the Imitation of Christ that great Catholic classic of spirituality. Read more...

Pastor's Corner

Dear Friends,

I always marvel at all the symbolism that threads itself through our liturgies, our art and architecture. There is a real Catholic culture that identifies itself as different and apart from the world culture around us. Sometimes these two cultures intersect but most of the time there are stark differences that make a Catholic a non-fit in the society around us. Read more.

A DAY TO REJOICE!

As of 3pm this Friday, the Crystal Cathedral became the property of the Catholic Diocese of Orange. May this important step in our history be the foreshadowing of many blessings to come for all the Catholic family of Orange!

St. Cecilia Golf Classic

Lights on the outside of the church

Parishioners have been wondering about the red and yellow lights that were recently on outside of the church. I can understand you scratching your heads! We are so blessed that we are able to have, along with the security of the lights around our church, the ability to change colors if so desired. In the long run, the installation of LED lighting will also benefit us by saving us money. During Lent we use purple shades of light; during Advent bluish purple. The different seasons of the church calendar encourage us to use color not only in the church (priest’s vestments, flower colors, banners, etc) but also outside the church. During this last month of January, the Vietnamese Catholic community was celebrating TET or the lunar New Year. The colors of red and yellow were placed on the church in celebration of that event. The colors red and yellow are very important for our Vietnamese brothers and sisters; a reminder of a free Vietnam and a reason why our church was bathed this past week, in those colors. - Fr Al

Chanted Liturgy of the Hours

Beginning Wednesday, December 14th, we will begin singing Evening Prayer with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 7pm to 8pm in English. This will be accompanied by organ. Adoration will then continue as usual from 8pm to 8:30pm in Vietnamese and 8:30pm to 9pm in Spanish. Please join us for a beautiful experience of traditional chant in front of the Blessed Sacrament!

Geoffrey racing in Czech Republic

Geoffrey in his USA kit on the first race. He's 6th overall after 3 races, with 2 races to go. He is 2nd in the best young rider competition (16 year olds), got 7th in the time trial today. Tomorrow a stage in the mountains, which could move him up, but the Danish are apparently very strong. Geoffrey is arguably among the top 10 junior riders 16/18 age group worldwide.

2nd Annual Parish Festival

Plans are now underway for our 2nd annual parish festival which will take place on June 22 - 24, 2012. It will be a weekend of family fun, community talent, wonderful food, carnival rides, and endless activities for the kids. Once again, our theme is ‘FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE.”

Click here for more information: http://stcecilia.org/2nd-annual-parish-festival

The Holy Father Visiting Cuba and Mexico

The Vatican has announced that the Holy Father will be visiting Cuba on March 26 of this year. Before arriving in Havana, the Holy Father will visit Leon, Mexico where he will celebrate holy Mass in Leon’s Bicentennial Square. Leon is home to close to 1.4 million Catholics.

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha and Mother Marianne Cope

Today, the Vatican announced the impending canonization of two beloved Catholics who have found their place not only in our hearts but in the history of the United States and Canada. In this next year, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-1680) and Mother Marianne Cope (1838-1918) will be canonized.

Blessed Kateri was born in upstate New York and lived both there and in Canada. Baptized by Jesuit missionaries on Easter Sunday in 1676, she died in Quebec 4 years later. Her reputation for sanctity spread quickly, and in 1980 she was beatified by Pope John Paul II. She was the first Native American to be beatified, and will be the first canonized. Bl Kateri is remembered for her deep desire to be consecrated only to Christ as a virgin for which she was shunned by her family and tribe. A victim later of smallpox, she survived but with pox scars on face and body. At her death at the age of 34, the Jesuits recount that she was completely healed of the scars and her face was clear of the pox and beautiful to the amazement of all.

Mother Marianne Cope was born in Germany—her name was originally Barbara Koob-- but her family moved to the US shortly after her birth. Entering the Franciscan order, she was a teacher and hospital administrator, and eventually a religious superior. In 1883 she and her community moved to Hawaii to care for victims of leprosy. She left her position of Mother General of the Order to care for the lepers. She was beatified in 2005. Mother is remembered most for carrying on for years after the death of Fr. Damien (now St Damien) with his project to care for the lepers of Molokai.

Pictures taken from the 12:30pm Palm Sunday Mass

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Thanks to Sandra Moreno for the photos!

Thanks to your PSA commitment for 2011, our new Choir Risers are installed

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Photos courtesy of Ginny Martin

Crystal Cathedral is sold to the Diocese of Orange

Dear Presbyterate and Laity of our Diocese of Orange,

Last night Judge Robert Kwan confirmed a bankruptcy plan that awards the Crystal Cathedral and surrounding campus to the Diocese of Orange. I want to thank all of you who were praying for this outcome and for the wise and helpful counsel I received from my many lay advisors and diocesan staff.

Dr. Schuller has been a key figure both in Orange County and around the globe for many years; I wish Crystal Cathedral Ministries success with their reorganized finances. Dr. Doti and Chapman University are also pivotal to the life of our county; we wish them well with their future plans.

This outcome addresses our efforts to have a cathedral large enough to meet our present and anticipated needs. I was surprised and gratified that so many people told me they were hoping we would be successful; it is clear by all the interest focused on our efforts that many of our laity understand the need for and importance of such a cathedral for Catholics in Orange County.

As the days draw close to Thanksgiving, let us attend with gratitude to all of the blessings that we have received as a gift from God, not on what we lack.

In Christ our Savior,
Tod D. Brown
Bishop of Orange

Prayer and Remembrance Candles

 

• The Church has upgraded the Church Alcoves (Sacred Heart, Joseph, and Mary) to now provide candles for prayer and remembrance.
• The candles will last 5-6 days and will only be available through the Office.
• The price per candle will be: $4 (includes all applicable taxes)
• Candles are to be placed in an empty globe in the particular Alcove you desire, and then lit.

-------Lighting A Candle-------
Is a SIGN of our prayer and the offering of our lives

Is a REMINDER to us and others of the Saints
Who have shone as lights of the world and
Who pray for us

Is a WITNESS to all who pass by
that this is a place of prayer

Bishop Tod Brown's Resignation

On November 21 of this year, Bishop Tod Brown will tender his resignation to the Holy See. Upon reaching their 75th birthdays, all bishops are required by the Canon Law of the Church to send to the Holy Father a letter of resignation. When received it is the decision of the Pope as to when a bishop will be asked to step down from his diocese. As we near the date of Bishop Brown’s resignation we ask the Lord to bless him for his years of service to the people of the Church of Orange and we ask the Lord to bless us with a new shepherd who will guide us deeper into holiness and faith.

“O God eternal shepherd, who govern your flock with unfailing care, grant in your boundless fatherly love a pastor for your Church who will please you by his holiness and to us show watchful care. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.”

Saint Cecilia's Church

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News and Announcements

It's Coming VBS  2012.  July 16-20.  

Register today for an amazing week of fun and faith.   This years theme is sky where all things are possible with God. Open to ages preschool to 5 grade.   Volunteers needed:  Want to have some fun make some new friends while helping kids learn about god?  Then vbs is the place for you!   Grandma grandpas down to 6th graders are welcome!  Forms are available in the church office for more info please contact Lisa Busch at Lisa.busch@dslextreme.com

 

Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage

Fr. Vincent will be showing his slides of his Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in Spain for those who missed it when he showed them in the Fall.  It will be on Monday, May 21 at 7pm in modular 2.

 

Thriving Marriages Mini Retreat

For all couples — come and learn how to boost the UNITY and JOY of a happier and stronger marriage! For those seriously dating, engaged or married of any age, join us for an inspirational marriage “mini-retreat on June 3, from 2-5 pm, $20 for couples and $10/person. . To register , please contact Paul & Bonnie Henderson at 714 615-3049 or e-mail hendersonb71@yahoo.com.

 

Donations Wanted for Festival Rummage Sale

We are asking for donations for the festival rummage sale. Bring  household items, small furniture, tools, books, kitchenware:  No clothes or shoes. Delivery to church hall on June 16, 17, 18. For more information please call: 949 679-4303 or 714 838-5224

 

Children’s Faith Formation Registration

Registrations for CFF classes will be held on these dates: Saturday June 2, 2012 from 10:00am to 1:00pm, Sunday June 3, 2012 from 10:00am to 3:00pm, Sunday July 29, 2012 from 10:00am to 3:00pm and Sunday August 19, 2012 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. This is the ONLY time that registration will be accepted for the fall school term of 2012-2013.  Please bring a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate, even if they were baptized at St. Cecilia’s.  A deposit or full payment of registration fees is required at the time of registration.

 

2^nd Annual Parish  Festival June 22-24, 2012

Thank You Sponsors!! We appreciate you…

Entertainment Stage Sponsors

Optimum Professional Property Management Inc. (ACMF)

Country Court Senior Apartments

Food Booth Sponsors

Tustin Toyota

Regency Property Management

Marilou Elido, DDS

Game Booth Sponsors

Shirley Santos, DDS Family Dentistry

Tustin Community Bank

In-Kind Festival Sponsors

Thomasville Home Furnishings

South Coast Performing Arts

If you would like to sponsor the festival or know of anyone who might be interested, please contact Kim Scott at the church Office.

 

St. Cecilia’s Book Club

Everyone is welcome!   On Tuesday, May 22, 2012, we will be discussing "The Scarlet and the Black" by J.P. Gallagher. You can purchase these books at Paulist Press, Ignatius press, Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble.  The book club meets in Modular One from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month.  If interested or have questions, please call Kathy Long at 1 714 318-4678!

 

New Military Bulletin Board

Do you have a family member  serving in our armed forces? Would you like to have special prayers said for them? If so please submit a 21/2”X 31/2” picture of them along with their name, rank, military branch, where they are serving and your relation to them to be placed  in our new military bulletin board.  This board along with the Hispanic, Filipino and Vietnamese boards are located outside on the back of the church wall across from the modular's. Carol O’Brien will be collecting the picture for placement of the military board. If you have already placed a picture of a military member for our old board, please contact Carol at 714 832-2075 to update the information ASAP. Thank you.

 

Chanted Liturgy of the Hours

Every Wednesday we have Sung Evening Prayer with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 7pm to 8pm in English. (except on the 1st Wednesday of the month when we celebrate the Perpetual Help Novena) This will be accompanied by organ.  Adoration will then continue as usual from 8pm to 8:30pm in Vietnamese and 8:30 pm to 9 pm in Spanish.  Please join us for a beautiful experience of traditional chant in front of the Blessed Sacrament!

 

 Liturgical Tech. Ministry

The Liturgical Tech. Ministry (our video screens) is in need of volunteers for all Masses.  It’s easy to do, fun, and rewarding. Please consider joining the "Liturgical Tech. Ministry" team. Come to the video/soundboard (back corner of the church by the organ) after Mass and say hello.  For more information, please call Michael Pacillo 949.521.3346 or email him at webdrum007@gmail.com.

 

Sacristans Needed

Sacristans are needed for 6:30 am weekday Mass and 7:30 am Sunday Mass. Tuesday is available immediately and Fridays beginning in September.  This requires opening church at 5:45 AM on weekdays and setting up for Mass.  The Sunday schedule requires arriving at Mass 15 minutes early.  An opening is available immediately for the Sunday, 7:30 AM Mass every other weekend or every third weekend.  Training will be provided. Please call Pete or Linda Lathrum (714) 838-0494.

 

4 TWELVE MINISTRIES

  TNT: TEENS & TOPICS (High School Ministry)

May 16 – 7 to 8:30 pm

Come and join us in the Kuper Center for a great discussion about family values!

ABLAZE: BIBLE STUDY (Junior High, High School and Young Adults)

Meet us in the Kuper Center from 7 to 8:30 pm. 

May 14 is Junior High Bible Study Our topic is “Honor Your Mother”.

 

 General Moderator  of the Curia

It has been brought to our attention that Rudy Gil has performed a Mass in a private home in Anaheim and possibly administered other Sacraments in private homes and public halls. Please be advised that Rudy Gil, was a priest from the Diocese of San Bernardino, and was subsequently dismissed from the clerical state by Pope John Paul II in 2004.  He is no longer a priest and does not have faculties, and so consequently any celebrations or Sacrament administered by him are invalid.

 

Exposition of the  Blessed Sacrament

Adoration  of the Blessed Sacrament on the 18^th of each month offers the privilege of being with Jesus during the hours from 9am  to final benediction before 6:30 am Mass the next day.

We also have exposition of the Blessed Sacrament during the week from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm and on Wednesdays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm by the following groups: from 7:00pm to 7:30pm English, 7:30pm - 8pm Vietnamese  &  8:30pm - 9pm  Spanish.  Please come to receive the blessing of His love.

 

Serra Club

Interested in the Serra Clubs? Here in Orange County we have 4 active clubs, two of which include many St. Cecilia parishioners.  The mission of Serra is to foster, affirm and promote vocations to ministry in the Catholic Church

The City of Orange Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month for mass at 7 a.m. with the Sisters of St. Joseph in their Chapel, followed by breakfast, a speaker and fellowship.  Fr. Steve Corder SJ, is chaplain.  Contact Nancy Ivary  714 730-7273.

The Orange County Club meets at Tustin Banquet Center on the first and third Thursdays at noon for Mass and lunch and a speaker.  Fr. Al Baca is chaplain of this group.  Contact Virginia Mort  714 838-1262.

For more information visit  www.serraoc or www.serraus.org

 

St. Cecilia School News

St. Cecilia Preschool and Pre K…Now Enrolling!

Come grow with us….where the love of Christ is planted in every child. On Sunday, May 6 after the 9 and 11am Masses, please join us for a Preschool/Pre-K tour! Come and see why we are More Than School. St. Cecilia Preschool and Pre K teachers will be available to answer all of your questions.  Application packets will be available.

St. Cecilia School 13^thAnnual Golf Classic

Registration brochure available at MoreThanSchool.org

 

Adopt a Class Today

St. Cecilia School’s Adopt a Class Today (ACT) Program is designed to build educational partnerships between St. Cecilia School and our community members and businesses.  ACT sponsors may choose a specific class or program to support for a donation of $500.  Funds are used to purchase enrichment resources or special activities.

ACT benefactors are recognized with:

- Acknowledgement on the school website and the annual report

- A breakfast reception with the students

To ACT now, please contact Jen Almand: jal and@stceciliak8.org (714) 544-1533;

Innisbrook Fundraiser

Innisbrook Fundraiser goes on Throughout the Year!

Thank you parishioners, friends and family of St. Cecilia’s for supporting our school. The Innisbrook Fundraiser has been a complete success as we have reached our goal of $27,000. Our initial Fundraiser is now over, however this does not mean we are done earning money from this program.

Innisbrook has a YEAR LONG program that allows our school to receive a percentage of monies on all orders under St. Cecilia School number #118765. Our school receives 40% of the purchase price for every On-line purchase.  Go to Innisbrook.com then in the green area “Family & Friends Support a Fundraiser” input our school number 118765 ……….then shop away.

Innisbrook has a variety of wrapping paper/accessories, great gift idea/gourmet foods, Helen Grace chocolates, and Magazines/Books. On behalf of our students, staff and families THANK YOU for your continued support!

 

 

 

 

Hispanic Community

Eventos  Especiales  De La Iglesia De Santa Cecilia

Mayo 20:  Domingo: Divina Misericordia a la 2:30 pm.

Mayo21: Lunes: Sagrada Familia Grupo  de Oración   7pm

Mayo 21 Lunes: Lunes: Estudio de Biblia de 7 — 9pm Md#1

Mayo 25: Viernes: Sagrada Familia y Grupo Juvenil  7 pm.

 

La Visita del Santo Niño de Atocha

En la parroquia de San Calixto el día viernes 25 de mayo del 2012. Este es el plan de actividades para ese día:  10:00 am  Bienvenida: Procesión desde la segunda puerta del estacionamiento de la parroquia hasta la Iglesia.

10:30 am  Eucaristía (Misa) 12:00 - 06:30 pm   Espacio para la visita y veneración de la imagen del santo Niño.

06:30 pm  Eucaristía (Misa) de despedida del santo Niño

08:00 pm – 09:30 pm  Espacio para la veneración del Santo Niño por parte de los fieles.

 

Catecismo 2012-2013

 Todas las Inscripciones se harán en estas fechas sábado 2 de Junio, de 10:00 am a 1:00pm, domingo 3, de junio  de 10:00am a 3:00pm, domingo 19 de Julio de 10:00am a 3:00pm, Y domingo 19 de Agosto de 10:00am a 1:30pm. Estos serán los únicos días para Inscribir a sus niños para el año 2012-2013. Favor de traer su acta de Bautismo aunque hayan sido bautizados en Sta. Cecilia. Se les pide que traigan un  depósito o el pago total del costo por la registración anual, para mas informacion llame a Rebeca Trujillo al 714 838-4466.

 

Velas de Devoción

La Iglesia ha remodelado los Capillas del Sagrado Corazón, San José y  María para  proporcionar velas. Las velas durarán 5-6 días y estarán solamente disponibles a través de la oficina. El precio por vela será:   $4 (incluye todos los impuestos aplicables) .  Las velas deben ser colocadas en un globo vacío en el  Vestíbulos que usted desee, y después las puede prender.

 

Horario de Personas Bilingües en la Iglesia  

Rose Schiller -- Oficina de la Iglesia- Rose Schiller de Luens  a Jueves de 9:00am-5:00pm  Teléfono 544-3250.

Escuela de Religión (Catecismo)- Rebeca Trujillo los Martes a Viernes de 9am a 3:00pm. Teléfono 838-4466.

 

Reconciliación (Confesión en Español)

Los Sábados de  las  8:30 a 9:00 am y los Miércoles 7 pm—8 pm. Entre semana con cita por favor de llamar a la oficina 544-3250.

 

2012 Servicios Pastorales (PSA)

Gracias a usted que ha dado al PSA este año, nos han ayudado a alcanzar más allá de nuestra meta del año pasado. Y ahora en adelante las todas las donaciones al PSA se quedaran en Santa Cecilia para ayudar para los gasto de la parroquia. Todavía podemos recibir dinero gratis de la Diócesis, pero el  ese dinero se va a terminar pronto porque los están distribuyendo a todos las parroquias que estén donando en esta categoría: 

· Donantes, A los que no donaron en el 2011, pero que den por lo menos $25 de 2012.

· En línea las donaciones de $100 en la Web site de la parroquia.

 Usted puede donar en una de dos maneras:

• · En línea:

o El Web site de la diócesis es www.rcbo.org

o La Parroquia Web site es www.stcecilia.org

Hay un link que dice “Servicios Pastorales”.

• · Sobres blancos de PSA: Estos están en las bancas. Hay también sobres de PSA incluidos con los sobres de cada tres meses de la parroquia que se envían a todos los feligreses registrados.

 

Bautismos (en Español)

El Sacramento de Bautismo se celebra el segundo domingo de cada mes, a las 2:30 pm  Para más información llame   pase a la oficina parroquial.

 

El Camino a la paz...

Si saben que tenemos 3 sacerdotes cada Miércoles en la noche para confesar?  Dos Padres confiesan en español.  Confesiones empiezan a las 7:00pm y terminan a las 8:00pm.  Vengan para dejar los pecados en la misericordia del Señor!  Recuerdan que también tenemos El Santísimo expuesto cada día de la semana, a las 9:00am hasta las 5:30pm, excepto los Miércoles cuando tenemos el Santísimo a las 7pm hasta las 9pm.

 

Adoración Nocturna

La Iglesia de Santa Cecilia les invita a todos los adoradores y todas las personas que están interesados en la Adoración al Santísimo a pasar un tiempo con El Señor. El primer viernes de cada mes de 8:30 pm a 5:00 am

 

 La Antigua Iglesia Católica

A veces hay Iglesias que utilizan el nombre Católico aun cuando que no pertenecen a la Iglesia Católica. Una de éstas que continúa siendo una fuente de confusión en nuestra Diócesis es la Antigua Iglesia Católica. Lo siguiente es un aviso oficial de la Diócesis de la Orange con respecto al matrimonio. Como Católico sería incorrecto recibir cualquier sacramento o servicio de esta Iglesia.

Todas las Iglesias bajo título de la “ANTIGUA IGLESIA CATÓLICA” no están en comunión con Roma, por lo tanto, no pertenecen a la Diócesis de Orange ni a la Iglesia Católica. Unas de estas Iglesias son:  St. Matthew  (San Mateo) en Orange, St. Jude (San Judas) en Huntington Beach, y del San Juan de Los Lagos en Santa Ana.

Como nota de precaución especial, se señala que los Católicos Romanos deben ser casados según la forma canónica apropiada (es decir, ante un válido ordenado y delegado sacerdote o un diácono Católico Romano con buenas facultades). Cualquier boda realizada por uno de los sacerdotes o ministros en la Iglesias con el título de la “ANTIGUA  IGLESIA CATÓLICA” sería inválido para un católico.  Como Católicos continuamos rogando para la unidad de todos los Cristianos y especialmente el regreso de los que pertenecen de la  Antigua Iglesia Católica a la plenitud de la fe verdadera Católica.

 

Matrimonios en Santa Cecilia

 El Sacramento de Bautismo se celebra el segundo domingo de cada mes, a las 2:30 pm    Para mas informacion llame a la oficina de la Parroquia al 544-3250.

Si desea casarse en la Iglesia de Santa Cecilia, por favor, llame a la oficina de la Parroquia 544-3250 con seis meses de anticipación.

 

Horario del Diácono Martìn Ruiz

 Si necesita una cita con el Diácono por favor a llamar a  la oficina 544-3250 y  pida una cita. Los Martes 10 am 5 pm, Miércoles de 6-8:30 pm.

 

 Peticiones

Si tienes peticiones para difuntos, por favor a llamar a la oficina de la Iglesia 544-3250.

 

¿Esta Usted Registrado En Nuestra  Parroquia?
Ser miembro registrado de nuestra parroquia significa que, usted debe llenar un formulario de registro y regresarlo a nuestra oficina de la parroquia.
A pesar que vienen a la Misa, han celebrado aquí o tienen una niña /o en nuestra escuela o en los ministerios de educación religiosa, usted podría no ser parroquiano registrado. El registro es muy importante para planificar y llenar las necesidades de nuestra comunidad parroquial y para recibir correos de la  parroquia. También es  necesario para una carta de permiso o recomendación o para asuntos de inmigración. Para el registro por favor, pase  por la oficina de la parroquia y recoja un formulario de registro. También si recientemente se han movido o tiene un nuevo miembro de la familia, por favor notifique a la oficina.

 

Clínica Gratuita Lestonnac

Se ofrece servicios médicos y dentales gratuitos para los necesitados.  Hace dos meses que la clínica de Lestonnac, abrió sus puertas aquí en Tustin. Sus horarios son de 9am a 1pm.  Esta localizada en 14642 Newport Ave, Suite 320 y el # tel. es: 714 368-1521.   Tiene que llamar la oficina para apuntar un cita.

 

Vietnamese Community

Để biết thêm các sinh hoạt cộng đoàn, kính mời Cộng Đoàn Dân Chúa ghé thăm website của cộng đoàn http://www.cdtustin.org

 

The Filipino Community

Filipino Choir Sings

Every 3^rd Sunday of the month at the 11:00 a.m. Mass

Perpetual Help Novena

1st Wednesdays of the Month—6:30 p.m. at the Church