St Edward the Confessor

Catholic Church
Dana Point, CA
April 17, 2011 † Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
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PARISH OFFICE
Catholic Church
Phone: 496-1307 ~ Fax: 496-1557
HOURS
Monday-Friday 8 am - 8 pm (949) 496-1307
Saturday 8 am - 5 pm
Sunday 8 am - 5 pm 33926 Calle La Primavera
EUCHARISTIC LITURGIES (Mass)
Saturday
Sunday
8:15 am & 5:30 pm (Vigil)
7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 am
Dana Point, California 92629
Mon– Friday
12:30 & 5:30 pm
8:15 am & 5:30 pm www.stedward.com
Eve of Holy Day 5:30 pm
Holy Day 8:15 am, 5:30 & 7:30 pm
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
(Confession)
Wednesday 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Sacrament of the Sick
Saturday 4:00 – 5:00 pm In the event of serious illness or medical emergency, Anointing
(and by appointment) of the Sick and Eucharist may be arranged by contacting the Par-
PASTORAL MINISTERS ish Office. Call (949) 257-8017 for a medical emergency
Rev. Steve Sallot - Pastor after 8 p.m.
Extension 2880 Sacrament of Baptism
Rev. Chris Heath—Parochial Vicar
Parents of infants requesting information about Baptism may
Extension 2109
Rev. Loc Tran - Parochial Vicar contact the Office of Religious Education. Infant Baptisms are
Extension 2206 celebrated on the first and third Sunday of each month following
Rev. Mario Juarez – Parochial Vicar catechesis for parents and godparents of candidates.
Extension 2870
Celebration of Christian Funerals
Deacon Ron Tiberi Extension 2505
At the time of death, a family member should contact the parish
Business Office—429-2874 office, as soon as possible, to arrange the date and time for the
Accounting—429-2873 Funeral Liturgy.
Christian Service—496-1572
Mary Baur, Director Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Adults requesting information about full initiation and commun-
Website—481-4000
Laurie Saine, Assistant to the Pastor ion with the Roman Catholic Church (the sacraments of Bap-
tism, Eucharist and Confirmation) may contact the Office of Reli-
Music – 496-1307, extension 2872
Rick Dellefield, Director
gious Education.
Parish School – 496-1241 Sacrament of Matrimony
Sharon Rands, Principal The Sacrament presumes active sacramental participation on the
Preschool – 240-8485 part of one or both persons. Couples must begin preparation
Cheryl Pickrel, Principal for their Sacrament at least six months prior to their proposed
Faith Formation – 496-6011 wedding date. Please call the Parish Office for more information.
Office of Religious Education Eucharistic Adoration
Donna Couch, Director
Gloria Fetta, Director of Family Ministries On the first and third Monday of each month we gather in
Neil Sampson, Confirmation Coordinator prayer and praise before the Blessed Sacrament. The Diocesan
Aimee Martinez, Coordinator Sunday intention is that of an increase of vocations to the priesthood
Children’s Ministry and religious life.
Youth Ministry – 496-9719
Gary Foote-Coordinator Please visit our website, www.stedward.com, for more
information.
Parish Ministries — 496-1307
Neil Sampson, Coordinator, Extension 2229
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Traces of Grace
Dear Fellow Parishioners; Queridos Feligreses:
Our time of Lenten preparation is ending. We now Nuestro tiempo de preparación para la cuaresma se
begin the march with Jesus into this most holy of esta terminando. Ahora empezamos nuestra marcha
weeks. It is not only the great moments of His Passion, con Jesús hacia la más santa de todas las semanas.
Death and Resurrection, but it is also our journey with No son solamente los momentos mas importantes de
Him and His journey with us. You may find this has su Pasión, Muerte y Resurrección, sino también nues-
been a most difficult year for you. Come and lay your tro viaje con El, y de El con nosotros. Si ustedes créen
burden down at the foot of His cross on Good Friday. que este año ha sido muy difícil para ustedes; vengan
Your heart may have been lifted up in loving service and el Viernes Santo y dejen sus penas al pie de la Cruz.
your awareness of belonging to a larger community has Si sus corazones se han enriquecido sirviendo a otros
heightened. Then come and join us on Holy Thursday y reconociendo que pertenecen a una comunidad más
when the great command of loving service was given to grande; entonces, vengan a unirse a nosotros el Jueves
us in the action of the Master washing his disciples’ feet. Santo, que fue cuando Nuestro Señor nos demostró
If your spirit has been moved by your struggles or the el gran mandamiento de servicio, lavándoles los pies a
suffering of others, join us on Friday evening for a sus discípulos. Si su espíritu se ha conmovido por las
movement in prayer in Lamentations. Find a place for penas y sufrimientos de otros, vengan el viernes en la
your being to be in silence and meditation upon the real noche para rezar las oraciones de Lamentaciones. En-
power of Easter; as Jesus has gone, so we will follow. cuentren un lugar donde puedan estar en silencio y
Happy Holy Week! May you and your family find a meditación para encontrar el verdadero poder de Pas-
place at the banquet of the Lord! cuas; como Jesús se ha ido, lo seguiremos.
Together in Christ; Feliz Semana Santa. Deseo que Ustedes y sus familias
encuentren un lugar en el gran banquete del Señor.
Juntos en Cristo

Fr. Steve
Pbro. Steve
Pastor

CHRISM MASS Ministry Fair

April 18, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
St. Columban Catholic Church A time to gather as community,
A time to learn about our Parish Ministries,
A time to enjoy the weather & admire the view!
You are invited to deepen your experience of
Holy Week by joining Bishop Brown, Bishop Flores, June 5th, 2011
Bishop Luong and the priests of our diocese for the Following our...
celebration of Chrism Mass. There will be a Blessing 7:30am,9:00am,11:00am,12:30pm
of the Holy Oils and consecrate Sacred Chrism and a Mass Services.
Renewal of Priestly Commitment. The Elect and
candidates as well as Confirmation Candidates are Refreshments will be provided
encouraged to come and witness the blessing and by our Hospitality Committee.
consecration of the Holy Oils which will be used at Join us!
their upcoming sacramental celebrations. A Dis-
missal Rite in English, Spanish and Vietnamese for Managed by the Welcoming Committee.
the Elect and those preparing for Full Communion, Want to help?
will also take place. The church is located at 10801 Call Neil Sampson 949-496-1307X2229
Stanford Ave., Garden Grove
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26010 Domingo Ave
Capistrano Beach, Ca 92624
(949) 496-1307 (St. Edward)

Victor Samano, Deacon

(949) 493-8918 (oficina de San Felipe)

San Felipe Chapel Office Hours

Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 5:30—9 p.m.
MISAS EN ESPAÑOL Sunday: 8:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Sábado 5:30 p.m.
Domingo 10:00 y 11:30 a.m. MASS IN ENGLISH
Día de Obligación 7:30 p.m.
Ministries/Ministerios
Sunday 8:00 a.m.
Primer Viernes 7:30 p.m.
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Baile Folklórico Dance Javier Martinez (949) 394-3912
CONFESIONES EN SN. EDUARDO
AT ST. EDWARD CHURCH Caballeros de Colon/
Juan Avila (949) 495-1359
Miércoles 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus
Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
Sábado 4:00 p.m. Capo Community
Saturday 4:00 p.m. Mariachi Program
Rosa Ceja (949) 830-1560
LA ADORACION Cenaculo Misionero Anita Uribe (949) 728-0283
al Santisimo Sacramento ADORATION
Choirs/Coros Vidal Ruelas (949) 606-6240
cada primer viernes del mes, of the Blessed Sacrament
Eucharistic Ministry
8am—7:00pm 1st Friday of every month, (English)
Jeanne Exworthy (949) 496-4115
8am—7:00pm. Ministros Eucarísticos
EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA HORARIO Luis Rodriguez (949) 400-0206
(Spanish)
Lunes y Martes 5:30-8:30pm RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Faith Formation/
Martha Samano (949) 493-8918
(949) 493-8918 Educación Religiosa
Jóvenes Para Cristo Osvaldo Sandoval (949) 297-4302
BAUTISMOS BAPTISMS Lectors (English) Jeanne Exworthy (949) 496-4115
Pláticas: primer martes de cada The 2nd Saturday of each month Lectores (Spanish) Rafael Ocampo (949) 275-6689
mes. Bautismo: segundo sábado at 11 a.m. The class is the 1st Marriage Encounter/
Jose & Raquel Sosa (949) 249-8521
de cada mes Tuesday of the month from Encuentro Matrimonial
6:30—8:30 pm. Mendoza Choir/Coro Cruz Mendoza (949) 302-4110
Mission Hospital Health
QUINCEAÑERAS EN SN. EDUARDO To arrange baptisms, Ministry
Miguel Martinez (949) 364-7723
Tercer sábado de cada mes marriages and other events Osorio Choir/Coro Teresa Osorio (949) 981-6269
please contact Quinceañera Raquel Mares (949) 456-5988
BODAS San Felipe de Jesús R.C.I.A./R.I.C.A. Martha Rodriguez (949)842-7186
Llamar 6 meses (949) 493-8918 San Felipe Choir/Cora Oralia Benetiz (949)842-9512
con anticipación Registration forms are Ushers/Ujieres Alberto Sierra (949) 388-8650
Maria Dolores Padilla (949) 973-7210
available at the church or online
Vidas en Transformacion Bertha Cardenas (949) 257-9030
EMERGENCIA at www.stedward.com. Youth Choir/
Rosa Ceja (949) 830-1560
En caso de una enfermedad se- Coro Juvenil
ria, emergencia médica, un EMERGENCY
fallecimiento o por la necesidad In the event of serious illness or Contribuciones Semanales
de recibir la unción de los enfer- medical emergency, Anointing Meta $ 4,000
mos y la Eucaristía, llame a la of the Sick and Eucharist may be Utlimo domingo: reported next week
oficina de Sn. Eduardo el arranged by contacting the St.
2011 PSA
Confesor al (949) 257-8017 Edward Parish Office. Call (949) San Felipe de Jesus
para una emergencia después 257-8017 for a medical emer- PSA Goal $ 18,000
Amount Pledged $ 8,228
de las 8pm. gency after 8:00 p.m. Amount Paid $ 4,323
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Meditando la Palabra Meditating on the Word

En la liturgia de este domingo encontramos signos que pare-
cen contradecirse unos a otros. En un primer momento lleva- In this Sunday’s Liturgy we find signs that appear to
mos en procesión las palmas benditas y celebramos la entrada contradict each other. At first we carry in procession
triunfal de Jesús en Jerusalén, cantando con voces alegres: the blessed palms and celebrate the triumphal en-
“Bendito el que viene en nombre del Señor”. Momentos después trance of Jesus into Jerusalem, singing with lively
nos preparamos a escuchar, en el evangelio, el relato de la voices: “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the
pasión y muerte de Jesús. Si vemos las coas con ojos puramen- Lord”. Minutes later we hear in the gospel the story
te naturales, esto representa la historia de un triunfo que se of the passion and death of Jesus. If we see things with
convirtió en desgracia; pero para los ojos de la fe, esos son a purely natural eye, this represents the history of a
aspectos complementarios del único e inconmensurable amor triumph that became a disgrace, but through the eyes
de Dios. of faith these are complimentary aspects unique in the
Las lecturas de hoy nos confrontan, de igual manera, con la immeasurable love of God.
ambigüedad de la muerte. Encontramos la muerte originada Today’s readings confront us in the same way with the
por el pecado de Adán, por su pecado de desobediencia im- uncertainty of death. We find that Adam’s death was
pulsada por la soberbia. Pero tenemos también la pasión y caused by a sin of disobedience driven by pride. Now
muerte de Jesús, el nuevo Adán, motivadas por la obediencia y we have the passion and death of Jesus, the new
fidelidad al Padre; una muerte que es resultado del amor y Adam, whose death was motivated by obedience and
supera cualquier destierro y alienación, pues la muerte de fidelity to the Father. A death that is the result of love
Jesús lleva a la vida eterna a todos los que creen en él y lo of Jesus brings eternal life to all who believe in him
siguen en sus camino hacia el Calvario. and follow him on his journey to Calvary.
La muerte tiene una indignidad y un carácter final que no po- Death has humiliation and a final character which we
demos ignorar, por más que queramos hacerlo; sacude un cannot ignore, even if we want to, it shakes a world
mundo que damos por supuesto y se burla de nuestras pre- we take for granted and it makes fun of our claims of
tensiones de omnipotencia. Por más poder que creamos te- omnipotence. As much as we want to be able to be-
ner, eso no vale nada cuando se trata de enfrentarnos con la lieve, it is worthless when we have to confront death.
muerte. La muerte originada en Adán, que tenemos siempre The death that originated in Adam, and the one we
ante los ojos, puede llevar a la desesperación y al ansia de go- always see, can lead to despair and longing to enjoy as
zar lo más posible de los placeres de la vida. Vivimos sólo para much as possible the pleasures of life. We live only
nosotros mismos, y usamos a los demás en aras de nuestros for ourselves and use others for the sake of our own
propios intereses. Y, ¿por qué no? Si esta vida es todo lo que interests, and why not? If this life is all there is…
hay… La muerte así entendida es el insulto total a nuestra Death as understood is a total insult to our dignity
“dignidad” y la señal del gran absurdo que es todo lo que tra- and a sign of the great absurdity of what we are trying
tamos de hacer y de conseguir. to do and achieve.
Pero existe también la muerte de Jesucristo. Acompañarlo en But here is also the death of Jesus, to accompany him
la Cruz es comprender la muerte de una manera nueva. Nues- on the Cross is to understand death in a new manner.
tra muerte ya no será el aferrarnos a esta existencia terrena y Our death will no longer cling to this earthly exis-
llenarnos de rabia porque se desvanece la luz ante nuestros tence and be filled with rage because the light is fading
before our eyes. Our death is a death with Christ.
ojos. Nuestro morir es un morir con Cristo. Dejamos con fe We live our whole life with faith in the incomprehen-
toda nuestra vida en el incomprensible misterio que llamamos sible mystery we call “God’ and we do so with confi-
“Dios”, y lo hacemos con la confianza de que en sus manos dence that we are accepted in his hands, forgiven and
somos aceptados, perdonados y transformados a semejanza de transformed to the likeness of the resurrection of his
la resurrección de su Hijo. Un cristiano encara a la muerte Son. A Christian comes face to face with death as the
como el acto final en el que se manifiesta plenamente lo que final act in which he fully reveals what is in his heart.
lleva en su corazón. Que nuestra participación en la celebra- Our participation in the celebration of Holy Week fills
ción de semana santa nos llene de esperanza y nos impulse a us with hope and drives us to follow Jesus Christ on
seguir a Jesucristo en su camino hacia la Cruz, para seguirlo his journey to the cross, and to also follow on his path
también en su camino hacia la gloria, en su resurrección. to glory in his resurrection.

Pbro. Mario A. Juárez Reverend Mario A. Juárez

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Upfront
Parish Office HOLY WEEK and
EASTER LITURGY SCHEDULE
Will be closed
Mass of Chrism St. Columban Church
Friday April 22, 2011 in Garden Grove – Monday April 18, 5:30 PM
And
Individual Confessions
Easter Sunday April 24, 2011 Tuesday, April 19- 9:00 to 10:30 AM
—————–——————— Wednesday, April 20 – 7 PM
MEMORIAL WALL No scheduled confessions during the Triduum
The 2010 names of deceased members of
our parish have been engraved and the *******
plaque installed on the memorial wall Triduum Liturgies
located in front of the grotto on the bluff. Holy Thursday, April 21
—————–——————— Liturgy of the Hours (Chant) – 8:15 AM
MARY'S CORNER GIFT SHOP Mass of the Lord’s Supper – 7:30 PM (Bilingual)
OPEN SUNDAYS 8:15 - 12:30
ROSARIES, CRUCIFIXES, BIBLES, Good Friday, April 22
STATUES, BOOKS Liturgy of the Hours (Chant) – 8:15 AM
GIFTS FOR BAPTISM, Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion– 12:00 PM
FIRST COMMUNION, Lamentations– 7:00 PM
CONFIRMATION, Holy Saturday, April 23
AND WEDDINGS Liturgy of the Hours (Chant) - 8:15 AM
LENDING LIBRARY AND Easter Vigil (and Celebration of the Sacraments of
VIDEO RENTALS . Initiation) –8:00 PM

Easter Sunday Masses, April 24

7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM
(additional Masses in Knight Hall for
7:30, 9 & 11 AM)
(No 5:30 PM Mass)

SAN FELIPE CHAPEL/CAPILLA

Save the date! Liturgies/Horario
Fiesta is coming Holy Thursday/Jueves Santo, 21 de Abril
May 20-22, Misa Bilingüe 7:30 PM (en San Eduardo)
Fun for the entire family!
Rides, Games, Prizes, Food Good Friday/Viernes Santo, 22 de Abril
Refreshments, Entertainment 7:30 PM Spanish/Español
Opportunity Drawing, Country store!
Holy Saturday/Sábado de Gloria, 23 de Abril
Advertise your business!
More information
8:00 PM Spanish/Español
Mary Slagle
Fiesta Chairperson Easter Sunday/Domingo de Resurreción,
(949)370-0743 24 de Abril
8:00 AM – English/Ingles
10:00 AM – Spanish/Español
11:30 AM – Spanish/Español

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Parish Events
April 18, 2011
Due to Mass of Chrism
There will not be a 5:30 pm Mass
Coming this summer… St. Edward the Confessor There will be a Communion Service
Vacation Bible School 2011
Join us for a week of Panda Mania and Bible Fun!
Happening the week of July 11th to July 15th
from 8:30am – 12pm (M-F)
For children entering Grades K – 5
Applications will be accepted on April 17th
Before and after the following masses:
9:00am, 11:00am, 12:30 and 5:30pm.
Download your application by going to the
Church blog-site…http://blog.stedward.com/
Cost per child is $60
Spaces are limited. If VBS spaces are full,
then children will be put on a waitlist.
Christian Service Hours are available for
Middle through High School Students and
Youth Ministry Participants.
Questions about VBS enrollment or volunteering,
please email cnaguilera@cox.net

Este verano 2011… habrá un estudio de Biblia

en la Parroquia de San Eduardo el Confesor
¡Únase a nosotros por una semana
de mucha diversión!
La fecha es del 11 al 15 de julio
de las 9am a las 12:30 pm (de lunes a viernes)
para los niños de “Jardín de Niños al 5ºGrado”
La hoja de inscripción puede ser adquirida el sitio
Web de la iglesia en el domicilio
http://blog.stedward.com/
Las inscripciones serán aceptadas
el 17 de abril en la parroquia de San Eduardo el
Confesor antes y después de las siguientes Misas:
9:00am, 11:00am, 12:30pm y 5:30pm.
La donación es de $60.00 dólares por niño
Los espacios son limitados.
Para los estudiantes de la escuela secundaria y partici-
pantes del Ministerio Juvenil habrá horas
de servicio cristiano disponibles.
Si tiene preguntas escriba al correo electrónico
cnaguilera@cox.net
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Please Pray For...

The Sick In Memoriam
Ezzat Abdelmalek Tom Chiarello
Tim Conley John Dupuis
Stan Okon Jackie Carroll Peggy Morse
Lori Stanley Stefania Raiola Jordan Stanton
April Fisher Guillermina Matthews
Dorothy Pittman Kevin Allen
Gary Stuart
Bob White
Gordon Dye
Bob Dunbar Mass Intentions
Linda Blake Rose Mendoza Sunday April 17
Rose Shirey Ernie Smith 7:30 a.m. Matthew Foster †
Marni Fisher David Armstrong 8:00 a.m. SF Michael Armando †
Jinny Sullivan Betty Johnson Joyce Quirk †
Soraya Bazargani Dan Mc Ginn Frances Stanisich †
Jackson Panzerello Mary Norman Arthur Arndt †
Kathleen Rudel Dr. Michael Shannon 9:00 a.m. Paul L. Ibbetson †
Peggy Miller George Infante 11:00 a.m. Mary Grassi †
12:30 p.m. Antonio Munoz
Please remember in your prayers… 5:30 p.m. Kaye Woltman
Our armed forces and their families. Monday April 18
Pray For Peace. 8:15 a.m. John Cronin †
5:30 p.m. Communion Service
If you or a family member are ill and would like to Tuesday April 19
be included in our prayers or are in need of a 8:15 a.m. Sabrina Tenerelli †
priest, please contact the parish office at 496-1307. 5:30 p.m. Abbot Ladislaw Parker †
Wednesday April 20
8:15 a.m. Marie Belcher
Deceased 5:30 p.m.
Thursday
Patricia Kelly †
April 21
8:15 a.m. Liturgy of the Hours
Apr. 17: Ancelmo Garcia (1974), Nicholas Nigro (1975), 7:30 p.m. Marco Forster †
Elizabeth Kramer (1984), George Simonian (1996), Friday April 22
Emma Elizabeth Johnson (1998), 8:15 a.m. Liturgy of the Hours
Floyd Betts (1998), Lucy D'Amico (1999), 12:00 p.m. Lord’s Passion
Apr. 18: Joseph Scalzo (1972), Evarado Corona (1976), Saturday April 23
James Holt Colignon (1998) 8:15 a.m. Liturgy of the Hours
William G. Renz (1999), Lynn Long (2008), 8:00 p.m. Fr. Humberto Szanto †
Cornel Vasu (2009) John Cronin (2010) Sunday April 24
Apr. 19: Filameno Enriquez (1977) Elizabeth Tessier (1983), 7:30 a.m. Marilyn Kelly †
Michael J. Pacilio (1996), August R. Gatto (1998) 7:30 a.m. KH John Groboske †
Apr. 20: Harriet Maresca (1985), Paul Schafer (1997), 8:00 a.m. SF Ralph Davis †
Eileen H. Anzlovar (1999), Jackie Miller (2008) Chase Church †
Apr. 21: Clyde Leon Kelly (2000); Robert A. Fuller(2000) Jordan Stanton †
Apr. 22: Josephine Sliney (1996), Richard Manley (1996), Webb Stewart
Camilla Marie Schmidt (2004), Richard Blatz (2006), 9:00 a.m. Harvey Tessier †
Cathy Hunt (2009), Robert Eggers (2010) 9:00 a.m. KH Sam Carone †
11:00 a.m. Albert Giordano †
Apr. 23: Teresa Renden (1996), Anita Enzweiler (2008),
11:00 a.m. KH Brian Loughman
Alex Nocon (2009)
12:30 p.m. Christopher Nguyen †
Apr. 24: Mary Furst (1994), Anthony Spinogatti (1995), 5:30 p.m. No Evening Mass
Ruben Lopez (2001)
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Good Stewards All Daily Schedule

7:30 a.m.— Monday-Saturday Rosary, Morning Prayer
(Liturgy of the Hours)
In the month of March 2011 8:15 a.m.—Mass—Monday through Saturday
5:15 p.m.—Evening Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours, except
St. Edward and San Felipe de Jesus Sat.)
5:30 p.m.—Mass (Saturday is Sunday’s Liturgy)
ministries provided: We invite you to celebrate daily Mass with us!
Baptisms: 12 Individuals
Weddings :
Quinceañeras
3 Couples
0 Young Women Scripture Readings
Bereavement: 6 Funerals Monday: Isaiah 42:1-7; John 12:1-11
Tuesday: Isaiah 49:1-6; John 13:21-33, 36-38
Christian Service ... Wednesday: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Matthew 26:14-25
Food Distribution *: 121 Families Thursday: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14;
(194 adults, 148 children) 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-15
Services provided: 66 Friday: Isaiah 52:13-53:12;
Referrals provided: 32 Hebrews 4:14-16-16; 5:7-9;
John 18:1-19:42
* Food Distribution is sponsored by Saturday: Romans 6:3-11; Matthew 28:1-10
St. Vincent de Paul and administered by Sunday: Acts of the Apostles 10:34a, 37-43;
St. Edward’s Christian Service Ministry. Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-9

Weekly Calendar
Monday April 18
Your Contributions … 5:30 p.m. Communion Service, Deacon Ron
Last week/ month Tuesday April 19
Last week ………To be reported next week 6:00 p.m. Blue Army, Church
Parish Pay (monthly)—March..…... $ 75,330 Wednesday April 20
8:45 a.m. Circle of Praise, Church Cry Rm.
6:00 p.m. Cursillo, Copy Room
Last year—same week/month
Thursday April 21-Holy Thursday
Same week 2010. ………………….. $ 18,840 8:15 a.m. Liturgy of the Hours (Chant), Church
Last Year’s Parish Pay —March...…. $ 66,883 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Thank you for your generosity! Friday April 22-Good Friday
12 Noon The Lord’s Passion, Church
7:00 p.m. Lamentations, Church
2011 Annual PSA Saturday
8:15 a.m.
April 23-Holy Saturday
Liturgy of the Hours (Chant), Church
St. Edward the Confessor and
San Felipe de Jesus
Combined PSA Goal $211,000 Wedding Banns
Pledges: 397
Michael Orts & Sondra Halabi, April 30, 2011
Amount pledged: $ 154,019 Victor Noriega & Sue Martinez, April 30, 2011
Amount paid: $ 104,999 Raymundo Santamaria & Jaquelin Lopez, May 7, 2011
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From the Office for Parish … Faith Formation

Our office is located on the Knight Hall side of the rectory . We can be
reached by calling 496-6011 or on the web: www.stedward.com

LAMENTATIONS
A REFLECTIVE
PRAYER SERVICE
Sunday April 17th –Palm Sunday
9:00am - Children’s Religious Education
2:00pm - Infant Baptisms in the Church GOOD FRIDAY April 22nd
7:00pm - Confirmation II class at 7:00 pm in the Church
Monday April 18h What is lamentation? It is a human response
4:30pm - Children’s Religious Education to pain, a crying out to God in faith until
Tuesday April 19th help arrives. Lamentation is found
4:30pm - Children’s Religious Education throughout Scripture and is focused on
7:30pm - RCIA in Knight Hall. human suffering and injustice as a
continuation of Christ’s suffering.
Wednesday April 20th
7:00pm - Insight in Knight Hall. We come together to lament with anyone
who is suffering from pain or loss,
anyone who stands with others who are
suffering, anyone who feels the pain and
suffering of the world.
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION (also known as
“spiritual guidance or companionship) - We have Our purest response is hope, love and
a number of qualified spiritual directors in our compassion which in turn empower us to
midst who are willing to engage in a process of be agents of change for Christ in the
listening generously to the movement of the Holy transformation of the world. This will be a
Spirit in your life. Call the Faith Formation Office truly memorable evening, full of music,
for a referral. 496-6011 readings, images and places to weep over
the injustices and absurdities of life.
AND…
Please join us.
if you like the convenience of using your
computer, iphone or other technology….
SEARCH THROUGH A LIST OF EDIFYING SERVANTS OF THE
WEBSITES that will help you enter into the spirit WORD SERENITY
of on-going conversion and faith formation are DAY INVITATION
listed on our website. Go to www.stedward.com Everyone is invited to our
and click on Faith Formation. last Serenity Day on
Tuesday, May 3rd, begin-
ALSO: ning with Mass at 8:15. For reserva-
Read our weekly blog “Holy Interruptions” tions and more information please call
about how to get more out of Lent, understanding Elizabeth Smith at 949-837-2141, or check
the RCIA journey, and other inspiring words about the Church web-site or display case for
spirituality also on the Faith Formation page. more information.

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Respect Life SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

The opening prayer of each St. Vincent de
Paul meeting includes the words "Lord Je-
ULTRASOUNDS BEFORE ABORTIONS sus, deepen our Vincentian spirit of friend-
If a woman is going to have an abortion, shouldn’t she ship during this meeting, make us respon-
be given all the information she needs to make an in-
sive to the Christian calling to seek and find the for-
formed decision beforehand? That’s the question two
Texas legislators are asking, and they say the answer is gotten, the suffering and the deprived so that we may
ensuring women are given information about their un- bring them your love. Help us to be generous with our
born baby that abortion centers normally don’t provide time, our possessions and ourselves in this mission of
beforehand. Although women getting abortions most charity. Perfect in us your love and teach us to share
often have an ultrasound to determine gestational age, more fully in the Eucharistic sacrifice offered for all."
they don’t necessarily get a chance to view it. HELP US HELP OTHERS
Sen. Dan Patrick, a Houston Republican, and Rep. ————–———————
Geanie Morrison, a Victoria Republican, are behind a
bill in the Texas legislature that would change that. Knights of Columbus
—————–———————
Stephen’s Ministry Golf Tournament
“Christ Caring for People through Aliso Viejo C.C. 8/29/11
People.” To Play Contact: Jim Shipe at 413-7672
Are You Stressed? Discouraged?
Feeling Down? Sponsor Opportunities Include:
You don't have to go through difficult times alone. Our Golf Cart Sponsor $125 - Signage on Tee
Stephen Ministers are ready to provide you with confi- or Green, Promotional Items included in Regis-
dential, one-to-one, Christian care and support to help tration Bags, and Special Acknowledgement.
you get through a tough time. So don't keep it all inside Sponsor Contact: Mike Chapman 547-0767
and struggle alone through the holiday season. Our
Stephen Ministers are "there to care.” To find out more Join a Cause Bigger than Yourself
about Stephen Ministry, call 949-496-1307 x2503 or Please contact Tim Kosor, Membership Director
email us at stephenministry@stedward.com. 949-378-1599 · tim.kosor@cox.net
—————–——————— Visit our website at www.kofc12451.org..
H.E.L.P.
(HELP, EMPATHY, LOVE, & PRAYER) ————–———————
SUPPORT GROUP FOR THOSE WITH ANY
CHRONIC ILLNESS AND/OR CAREGIVERS
Please join us May 2nd from 4 p.m. to 5:30
Serra Club of S. Orange County
Fostering Vocations to the Priest-
p.m. in the church meeting room to pray hood & Religious Life
together and discuss practical treatment
and issues such as nutrition, exercise, rest, and stress Touch a Life Forever!
relief. If you need information regarding referrals or Say ‘”YES’ to the Lord. He
home or hospital visits, please call Maggie Prendiville, may be calling you.
RN, MS at 496--7312. Named after Fr. Junipero Serra, Franciscan Friar and
———–——————— founder of the California Missions,
Serrans are dedicated to
enhancing Vocations to the
Priesthood, Deaconate, and Religious Life,
Serrans meet the 3rd Monday of each month
“As people of faith united in prayer, we ask that the after the 5:30pm Mass with dinner,
most vulnerable will be protected in our national guest speaker and prayer at
budget decisions. God, may our members of Congress St. Edward School in Dana Point.
be encouraged to remember those most in need. If you care to promote Vocations within our
Amen.” - Sojourners Magazine, 3/30/11 community, join our cause.
Consider this: What would Jesus cut?? For More Information: Contact Carol Lavigne
To discuss this and other aspects of social jus- (949) 240-7621 carol12lavigne@cox.net
tice, join us at our next Catholic Social Justice WWW.SERRA.ORG
Ministry meeting: 5/9/11, 6:45 p.m., Church
Meeting Room.
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Around the Diocese

CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE 2011
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2011

The men of all parishes are invited to enjoy a day of

prayer, spiritual growth and guidance at Marywood
Center. This is the weekend of the Beatification of
John Paul II. The event will feature speeches from
distinguished male figures in our community concern-
ing Fatherhood, Marriage, and Faith. Breakfast and
lunch will be provided to all those who attend. This a
great opportunity to for the men of your parish to
further their understanding of what it means to be a
faithful Catholic father and man. The cost is only
$15. Questions please call Frank J. Coughlin at
714-558-7886.
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Good Friday, April 22, 2011

4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Commemorate the Passion and Death of Christ
Stations of the Cross
The Passionists welcome the public to join in devo-
tion of the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday,
April 22, 2011, 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Led by
the Passionists, Staff, Board Members, Volunteers,
and Members of the Community of Passionist Part-
ners, visitors join in prayer and meditation in remem-
Through brance of the Passion and Death of Christ.
experiencing and exploring the world around them, chil- Come to Mater Dolorosa to prayerfully experience
dren discover the joy of learning. the Stations of the Cross, situated in the beautiful
outdoor setting of the San Gabriel foothills. The path
*Emphasis on Catholic traditions,
practices & values
is the same distance walked by Jesus on the road to
Calvary. The Retreat Center grounds are open 9:00
*Hands on learning experiences am to noon for individuals to come for silent stations
meditation. The Retreat Center Grounds are closed
*Development of the whole at noon and reopen at 4:30 p.m. for the guided sta-
Child-emotional, intellectual, physical, tions.
social & spiritual Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center
Registration 2011-2012 School Year 700 N. Sunnyside Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Now accepting preschool registrations for 626-355-7188
the 2011-2012 school year. Visit our ———–————————–——
website to apply online.

Interested in our Summer Programs? ST. MICHAEL'S SUMMER CAMP

Registration for 2011 Summer Programs Since 1962, the abbey has invited boys ages 7-12 from all
will be in the preschool office April 14 at over Southern California to spend the week with us. At
8:00 am. camp, they play sports, go swimming, attend daily Mass,
pray the Rosary, and take catechism classes--all while hav-
ing fun! Online Application at www.StMichaelsAbbey.com
For more information, visit our website:
www.stedward.com/preschool or call 240-8485.

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