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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. Adopted July, 1996
BAPTISM Contact the Parish Office for Baptism scheduling and information.
MARRIAGE Arrangements must begin at least six 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 9:00AM Mass.
DEVOTIONS & BENEDICTION Wednesday evenings at 7:00PM; Vietnamese—2nd Wednesday of the month at 8PM. Recitation of the Holy Rosary and Benediction. Filipino—1st Saturday of the month Novena and Rosary Devotion from October-June after the 4PM
CLERGY
Pastor Rev. George P. Blais Parochial Vicar Rev. Martin Tran Visiting Priest Rev. Msgr. John Campbell Visiting Priest Rev. Gerald Walker Visiting Priest Rev. Brendan Hankins Visiting Priest Rev. Jack Sewell Visiting Priest Rev. Chin Dang Deacon Wayne Thompson Deacon Chau Tran Deacon Gerardo De Santos Deacon Carlos Pineda
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00PM, 7:00PM in Spanish Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:45AM, 12:30PM, and 5:00PM in Vietnamese. Monday through Friday: 7:00AM and 9:00AM Saturday: 9AM
Holy Days: 4PM Vigil, 7PM Spanish Vigil, 7AM, 9AM, 12PM, 6PM, and 7:30PM in Vietnamese.
RECONCILIATION (Confession)
Parish Office Hours
Sunday: 8:30 AM—12:30 PM; Monday through Friday: 9AM– 12Noon; 1PM– 5:15PM
ST. NICHOLAS PARISH
October 27, 2019 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear Parishioners,
This week we hear Jesus challenging us about our prayer. Our challenge is to be humble and to recognize that we need God in our lives. Once again Jesus’ message is directed at the Scribes and the Pharisees specifically. They present themselves as being better than others but Jesus knows their heart is not pure and He wants to open their eyes and hearts to being more humble. In the example of the two men praying, Jesus points out that the tax collector is very humble and bows his head as he acknowledges that he is a sinner and he needs God’s mercy and confession, while the Pharisee is arrogant and righteous in his prayer. We all need to be humble like the tax collector because, like him, we are all sinners and need God’s mercy. God loves us and knows our faults and what is in our hearts; therefore, we should approach Him with humility. This coming Friday is All Saints Day and it is a Holy Day of Obligation. Please refer to the bulletin for our Mass times on Thursday afternoon and Friday. Saturday Nov. 2th is All Souls day. This is a day to remember our loved ones who have gone before us to receive their eternal reward. Mass will be celebrated at all of our Catholic Cemeteries on that day at 10:00 a.m. We will also have our annual Mass of Remembrance to pray for all of those from our parish who have died in this last year. This Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 2nd, at 9:00 a.m. Please pray for all the dead throughout the month of November.
Fr. George
October 27, 2019 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Nicholas Parish Council of Catholic Women
Invite you to join us to experience the beauty and
splendor of the Nationally acclaimed exhibit Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel
“The Exhibition”
Wednesday, October 30th at 11:30AM
We will meet in the St. Nicholas parking lot at noon where we will board a luxury bus to take
us to the Christ Cathedral Campus.
Price—$39 (includes seat on bus, entrance to exhibit, self guided tour at your leisure, and a box lunch)
To RSVP or for more information, please call Cynthia Holmes at (949) 951-3375.
To Our Parish Veterans…
St. Nicholas Council of the Knights of Columbus invite our parish veterans and family to be our guests at our annual Past Grand Knights Testimonial on Saturday, November 16. Enjoy food and fellowship with the Knights and other veterans as we honor you for your service and dedication.
Please RSVP to Bill Petkewicz (937)241-0076 or [email protected]
All Saints Day, Friday, November 1st, is a Holy Day of Obligation
Mass Times: Thursday, October 31st - 4PM Vigil
Friday, November 1st - 7am, 9am, 12pm (English) 6pm (Bi-lingual English/Spanish) 7:15pm Vietnamese.
It’s that time of year when we “fall back” one hour as Daylight Savings Time ends NEXT
WEEKEND. Remember to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday
night, November 2nd.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 The Lord is not deaf to the wail of the orphan, nor to the widow when she pours out her complaint.
Psalm 34 The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 The Lord will rescue me from every threat.
Gospel: Luke 18:9-14 All who exalt themselves will be humbled; all who humble themselves will be exalted.
Monday: 7AM George Kainz (d) 9AM Thanksgiving
Tuesday: 7AM Ellen Billings (d) 9AM Alfonsa Cerdena (d)
Wednesday 7AM Manolito Abesamis (d) 9AM Francis Murphy (d)
Thursday: 7AM Adelio Cafamisian (d) 9AM Teresa Fagen (d) 4PM Dan Falagrady
Friday: 7AM Kitty Burton (d) 9AM Eleanor Nelson (d) 12PM For the Parish 6PM Guadalupe Gandara (d)
Saturday: 9AM Steve Burton 4PM All Souls Novena 7PM John Junior Ramirez (d)
Sunday: 7:30AM Fredrick Morlock (d) 9:00AM Salvador Abad (d) 10:45AM For the Parish 12:30PM All Souls Novena
We Remember All our recently deceased who entered
their new and eternal life in Christ. Grant to all our dearly departed, eternal rest, O Lord,
and may your light shine on them forever.
Parish Calendar This Week
MONDAY
Sewing Group, Small Hall, 8AM Adult Bible Study, Room 202, 10AM Religious Education for Elementary, Parish Center, 4:15PM Alpha, Parish Center– 2nd Floor, 4:15PM New Life Filipino Group, Small Hall, 5PM Hispanic Rosary, Church, 7PM
TUESDAY
Religious Education for Elementary, Parish Center, 4:15PM Alpha, Parish Center-2nd Floor, 4:15PM Confirmation I, Parish Center –2nd Floor, 7PM 7 &8 Grade SRE, Parish Center– downstairs, 7PM St. Nicholas Chorale, Small Hall, 7:15PM
WEDNESDAY
Charismatic Prayer, Room A, 9:45AM Religious Education for Elementary, Parish Center, 4:15PM Alpha, Parish Center-2nd Floor, 4:15PM Devotions and Benedictions, Church, 7PM RCIA, Room C, 7PM Filipino Choir, Small Hall, 8PM
THURSDAY
Faith Alive, Room A, 9:45AM Adult Bible Study, Room 202, 10AM Hispanic RCIA , Room B, 6PM Alpha, Parish Center-1st Floor, 6PM Hispanic Council, Room C, 7PM
FRIDAY
CCW, Parish Center-1st Floor, 8AM Hispanic Bible Study, Small Hall, 7PM Hispanic Choir, Room B, 7PM
SATURDAY
Parish Memorial Service, Church, 9AM First Saturday Devotions, Room B, 9:30AM Filipino Choir, Small Hall, 3PM Filipino Rosary Group, Church, 5PM Hispanic Choir, Room B, 5PM
SUNDAY Library OPENED Confirmation II, Parish Center-2nd Floor, 9AM
Mass Intentions for the Week October 27, 2019 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
WELCOME BACK TO ALL OUR SRE STUDENTS, CATECHISTS & VOLUNTEERS! Please remember that the driveway between the parish center and rectory will be blocked off so students can safely go to classes. Be sure to Park in a designated space before
dropping off your child(ren) for classes. First and Second grade students should be taken to and picked up from their classrooms. It is important to bring students to class on time
and pick them up after classes. We appreciate everyone driving slowly in the parking lot – especially during class times.
2019-2020 SRE Class Schedule
Elementary Mon. Tues., Wed., Oct. 28, 29, 30 – 4:15 – 5:30PM
Junior High (Tuesday nights Only) Tuesday, Oct. 29 – 7pm – 8:30pm
Confirmation I (Tuesday nights Only) Tuesday, Oct. 29 – 7pm – 8:30pm
Confirmation II (Sundays only) Sunday, Nov. 3 – 9am concludes
after 10:45 am Mass
IMPORTANT: PARENT MEETING—CONFIRMTATION II
CONFIRMATION II PARENT MEETING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH AT 7PM IN ROOMS 103-104. AT LEAST
ONE PARENT MUST ATTEND THIS MEETING.
REMINDER: CONFIRMATION II RETREAT ON NOV.22-24 AT LAZY W RANCH IN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO. DETAILS WILL BE GIVEN OUT AT THE PARENT MEETING ON OCT. 29TH
AND AT CLASS ON SUNDAY, NOV. 3RD.
SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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N O V E M B E R
Future Events for Youth Ministry and Confirmation:
Confirmation II—Nov. 3rd Teen/Family Choir Practice will meet on
Thursday, Nov. 7th and Nov. 14th. Teen Mass—Nov. 23rd at 4PM Coffee & Donuts—Nov. 10th
YOUTH MINISTRY
October 27, 2019 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Santa Misa
El Grupo Hispano los invita a ver una serie de videos escritos por el Obispo Barron sobre la Santa Misa el 30 de Octubre de 6:30PM a 9PM en el salón grande, presentado por el Padre Martin, los esperamos.
NEWS FROM OKTOBERFEST
Thank you to everyone who helped with the Oktoberfest and to all those who attended! We enjoyed a day of music, dancing, and fellowship. Congratulations
to our winners of the Opportunity Drawing:
Grand Prize: Angelo Monastrial 2nd Prize: Nancy M. Justus 3rd Prize: Pat Dolson 4th—8th Prize: Jeremy Teigiser Felicitas Aguilar Claire Wilson Rebecca Turno St. Nicholas SRE.
Parishioners dancing at Oktoberfest last weekend, Oct. 19th
St. Nicholas children enjoying outdoor games, pumpkin
painting, and face painting at Kidsfest.
October 27, 2019 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Nicholas Parish
6th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Dinner
We are pleased to announce our 6th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Dinner at St. Nicholas Parish. We
would like to share a meal with friends and family, especially those who have nowhere to go and would be
alone on Thanksgiving Day. Knights of Columbus, Spanish Prayer Group and many of our parishioner’s
donations are sponsoring this event on November 28th, 2019. Dinner will be served at 1PM. Please
drop off the bottom part of this form at the Parish Office or contact Del Moses at (714) 931-0820.
REPLY NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 10TH.
Name, Phone # and E-mail _______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
Would you attend? Yes____ No____ How many people? ______
Would you like to donate time, food, or money to defray the costs of the meals? (Please make the check payable to “St. Nicholas Thanksgiving Dinner Fund”)
Time______ Food_____ Money_____
Volunteers meeting will be held on Nov 14th at 7pm Room A.
Please call Del Moses at 714 931-0820 for more info.
I would be willing to : Cook on the 26th___ Cook on the 27th___ Serve on the 28th___
Council of Catholic Women General Meeting Friday, November 1st
The Council of Catholic Women General Meeting will be on Friday, Nov. 1. Social time is 9:30AM and the meeting
begins at 10:10AM. Our speaker is Loretta Raufchuber, of Focolare Movement. Her topic is Work of Mary. Please bring your coins for Water for Life, can tabs for Ronald
McDonald House, and pasta and sauce for Catarina’s Club.
If you have any questions, call Lynn at (949) 830-2920.
— CHURCH CLEANING —
More volunteers are needed to help in the cleaning of the Church. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month after the 9AM Mass. We need men to clean the church handles. If you can contribute an hour or two of your time, it would be appreciated! Our next church cleaning is Tuesday, Nov. 5th.
Call Phoebe at (949) 855-9263 with any questions.
ALL SOULS NOVENA
We will begin our nine-day novena for All Souls starting on November 2nd and ending on November 10th. Envelopes are now available in the Church for you to list the names of those
you wish to have remembered. You can put your offering in the envelopes. Mass will be offered once a day from Nov. 2-10th. Spiritual Bouquet Envelopes will be placed in the Sanctuary
during these Masses. Bring the All Souls envelopes to the Parish Office or place them in the weekend collection basket.
National Needs Collection — November 2-3
This collection combines three national collections into one. Envelopes for the special collection are provided in the pew racks.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development, mandated by the U.S. Bishops to address the root causes of poverty in America by funding organizations that help individuals help themselves.
Catholic Communications Campaign, the mission of which is to contribute to the process of evangelization by fostering activities in relation to television, radio and other media, and through special projects of the Catholic press.
Catholic University of America, provides funding for academic scholarships at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, in response to the commitment made by the bishops at its foundation in 1887. Students are enrolled from all 50 states and almost 100 countries in 12 schools.
We appreciate your generosity!
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed Saturday, November 2, 2019 — Mass at 9AM
We Remember
Our Beloved Parishioners who died this past year
October 19, 2018 to October 18, 2019
Dorothy Garther, Claudio Fiumani, Manolito Abesamis, Talia Rojas, Byron Davis, Irma
Rollett, Thomas Kim, Dolores Soto, Paul McNamara, Juliana Tiglao, Ted Christensen,
Francisco Gutierrez, Jean Carville, John Pastizzo, Pauline Yambra, Sr. Mildred Radziewicz.
Barbara Anderson, Duc Lam, Rita Scoccia, Leticia Romera, Angela Zelaya, Joseph Cicchese,
Mary Alice Hananaman, Arnie Bloemberg, Mary Detsch, David Locke, Aleli Saguna Strattan,
Patricia Mankin, Mary Evelyn Angebetic, Cary Tagliapietra, George Locke, Joseph Minh
Phan, Porfierlo Rangel, Ernesto Casquejo, Genevieve Regas, Walter Kraus, Lucille York,
Jacqueline Reed, Anna Calvet, Doris Sedlak, Ed Booth, Donn Sadler, Bernadette Lynch,
Albert Piacentini, Henry Caballero, Ethel Bonebrake, Anita Riedel, Rosalia Mercado, Jackie
Shepard, Eduardo Amedo, Petronella Visser, Tien Phan, David Song, Carla Bruce, Alfonso
Mann, Cristian David Diaz Olaya, George Egner, Rosalie Egner, Bryan Scott Fernandez,
Joseph McMahon, Dorothy Carey, Suzette Warden, Ellen Lavin, Maria Socorro Dominguez-
Wilson, Kathleen Edwards, Anna Hoffman, William Weakland, Joanne Camerena, Dolores
Soto, Mary Radiman, Peggy Yadon, Gloria Espiritu, Rosalia Silva, Anton Hoogeveen, Reine
Scofield, Kathleen Burton.
Rev. Msgr. Otto Sporrer, Sajeski, Nowicki and Lempelius Families,
And all our Deceased Loved Ones and Benefactors.
If, then, we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him. —Romans 6:8
