Pastor Rev. John E. Janze Welcoming all, we, the Spirit

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
AUGUST 28, 2016
SAINT THOMAS MORE
Pastor
CATHOLIC PARISH
Parochial Vicar
Parochial Vicar Emeritus
Weekend Assistant
Deacons
Rev. Binh Nguyen
Rev. William Krekelberg
Rev. Joseph Horn, O Praem
Deacon Stan & Mrs. Fran Necikowski
Deacon Tony & Mrs. Mary Patronite
Website:
www.stmirvine.org
51 Marketplace
Irvine, CA 92602
Office:
Fax:
Religious Education
Youth Ministry
949-551-8601
949-551-5879
949-551-8029
949-551-8602
Office Hours:
Monday - Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday and Friday : 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Rev. John E. Janze
Church Etiquette: The Priest / Celebrant is the last person in and the first
one out at each Eucharistic Celebration.
Mass Schedule
Reconciliation: Every Saturday from 3:00 to
4:00 PM.
Adoration: Fridays 6:30-7:30PM
24 Hour Adoration: Tuesday, August 22nd at
8:30AM - Wednesday August 23rd at 8:00AM.
Baptisms: Call the Church office to schedule
appointment; please allow five weeks advance
notice. Baptisms are held on the third and fifth
Sundays of each month (if applicable), following the 11:15 AM Mass.
Marriages: In accordance with Diocesan Policy, engaged couples are to begin their marriage preparation program at least six months
before their date of marriage.
Please note: For Baptisms or Weddings, you
must be a practicing Catholic and a member of
the parish. To be a Godparent, you must be a
practicing and Confirmed Catholic and if married, married in the church.
Use this safe, fast, and convenient QR code
with your mobile device to make your donation to St. Thomas More.
Any questions, call Mark
Kreyche, Stewardship Director. Thank you!
Daily
Saturday Vigil
Vietnamese/English Mass
Sunday
Chinese Mass
Tridentine Mass
Spanish Mass
8:00 AM
5:30 PM
4:00 PM
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:15 AM
5:00 PM
1st & 4th Sundays
nd
2 Sunday
3rd Sunday
1:00 PM
12:45 PM
2:00 PM
Welcoming all, we, the Spirit-filled
parish of St. Thomas More, value
our Roman Catholic faith by celebrating the sacraments, breaking
open the Scriptures, and joyfully
offering ourselves in service to
others.
Under the inspiration of our patron
saint, we seek to build a caring
community that embraces the values he modeled of friendship, integrity and courageous love of God.
My Dear People,
Today’s theme on the readings: HUMILITY
Have you ever been in a group of people—maybe on a tour, at a social gathering, or at church—and discovered that you
have just been talking with a well-known author, corporate CEO, great scholar, or politician? Your first thought is the hope that
you didn’t say anything to embarrass yourself; but your second thought is how much they seemed like such “regular” folks.
What is it that makes people seem so “regular”? Today’s readings give us a clue when they stress the importance of humility.
It is so hard for us not to tell the first person who will listen how busy we are, how hard we work, how much money we
donate, and how important our job titles are. We think these accolades make a difference to people, and if we don’t tell them,
how will they ever know? But if our actions demonstrate our values, people will recognize our worth on their own. The words
of Jesus show us how much better it is to let someone else recognize our worth than to be embarrassed because someone did
not.
In Christ,
Fr. John
Copyright© J. S. Paluch Co.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading: Conduct your affairs with humility and God
will favor you. (Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29)
Psalm: God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the poor.
(Psalm 68)
Second Reading: You have approached Jesus, the mediator of a
new covenant. (Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a)
Gospel: When invited to dine, take the lowest place. Those who
humble themselves will be exalted (Luke 14:1, 7-14)
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English
in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Mk 6:17-29
1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37
1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44
1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11
1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40;
Lk 5:33-39
1 Cor 4:6b-15; Ps 145:17-21; Lk 6:1-5
Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90:3-6, 12-17; Phlm 9-10,
12-17; Lk 14:25-33
Seeking Humility
What concrete actions can you take in your community to help and
improve the quality of life of the poor and homeless?
Rest in the Love of Christ
Mitra Lutchmansingh
Catherine Elizabeth Perguson
Teresita Redondo
PLEASE PRAY FOR HEALING
Evelina Calub
Mary D’Alessandro
Tina Halberg
Marty Horn
Fred Jordan
Ty Vivian Knisely
Ida Krecek
Jong Yeong Lee
Kevin Leeds
Andrea Maciel
Pete Meade
Karen Norton
Eloise Pacheco
Bill Parsons
Keith Perez
Becky Rieber
Jackson Scharff
Nga Tran
Bob Trujillo
Vivian K. Ty
Mike Winchester
Linda Yashida
COLLECTIONS AND EXPENSES
Sunday Collection
Sunday Collection
Electronic Giving
Electronic Giving
Building Fund
Additional Income
Regular Expenses
(08/21/16)
(08/23/15)
(08/21/16)
(08/23/15)
(08/21/16)
(08/14/16 to 08/20/16)
(08/14/16 to 08/20/16)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
21,014.00
20,282.00
7,303.15
6,033.00
485.00
1,363.16
35,391.68
Sunday
8:00AM Barry Baker
9:30AM Jim & Sheila Tomlin
11:15AM ProPopulo
1:00PM Sr. Frances O’Leary
5:00PM Frisca Landayan
Monday
8:00AM Courtney del Villar
Tuesday
8:00AM Michele Wills
Wednesday 8:00AM Dan & Barb Heneghan
Thursday 8:00AM Rev. Jacques Hamel
Friday
8:00AM Libby Ringo
Saturday 8:00AM Jon Hughes
Saturday 8:00AM Gary Flowers
Saturday 8:00AM Maureen West
Saturday 8:00AM Ellen & Richard Robrock
Saturday 8:00AM Calogero Modicamore
Saturday 8:00AM Angelo Cassella
Saturday 8:00AM Brand Cassella
Saturday 8:00AM Sullen Jacobs
Saturday 8:00AM Anton Vasco
Saturday 8:00AM Dominador Hontucan
Saturday 4:00PM Hanh Nguyen
Saturday 5:30PM ProPopulo
NO SURPRISES
We are told by all spiritual writers that one important point to
bear in mind, as we seek to attain humility, is not to be surprised by our own faults and failures.
—François Fénelon, archbishop of Cambrai
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
The heart that gives, gathers.
——Unknown
INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC??
08/29/16 - 09/04/16
THIS WEEK AT ST THOMAS MORE
Monday 10:00am-Noon
Spanish Bible Study
5:30-6:30pm
Jr. Legion of Mary
7:00-8:30pm
Legion of Mary
7:00-8:30pm
REP Kick-Off Meeting
7:00-9:00pm
K of C District Meeting
7:00-9:30pm
CRHP - Men
Tuesday 9:15-11:00am
AFF Bible Study/Movie
7:00-9:00pm
K of C Officers Meeting
7:00-9:30pm
Adult Choir Practice
Wednesday 8:30-10:30am
Library Open
6:30-9:30pm
5:00pm Sunday Music Practice
7:15-9:00pm
Spanish Bible Study
Thursday 8:30am-Noon
Library Open
9:00-10:30am
AFF Bible Study - Group A
7:30-9:00pm
YA Scripture
7:00-9:30pm
CRHP - Women
Friday
6:30-7:30pm
Adoration
7:00-9:15pm
Spanish Choir Practice
7:00-9:00pm
Chinese Choir Practice
Saturday 2:30-4:00pm
Vietnamese Choir Practice
3:30-7:00pm
Spanish Ministry Dinner
4:00pm
Vietnamese/English Mass
4:00-5:00pm
Sat./Latin Mass Rehearsal
5:30pm
Mass
Sunday 8:00, 9:30,11:15am Masses
1:00pm
Chinese Mass
2:30-4:30pm
Chinese RCIA
5:00pm
Mass
6:00-9:00pm
Confirmation Parent Meeting
After All Morning Masses:
Library Table
FIRST ANNUAL STM MORE RUMMAGE
SALE!!~ SAVE THE DATE!
The first annual St. Thomas More rummage sale will take place on
Saturday, October 29, 2016. Are you stuffed with stuff? Scripture
admonishes us: “Whoever has two tunics should share with the
person who has none” (Lk 3:11). Proceeds are to be used to fund
the charitable work of St. Vincent de Paul Society and our parish
building fund. Start gathering your serviceable stuff together now!
More details to follow.
Interested in becoming Catholic? Know someone else that
might be? If so, the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
(“RCIA”) is the path that will enable you to accomplish that
goal. Feel free to accompany any person as they might not feel
comfortable by themselves. RCIA is offered in English, Spanish & Chinese so that a person can focus and intensify their
faith and be received into the Church during the Easter Vigil
Mass. Please contact Mike Michalek at (949) 689-0472 or
michalekm@sprintmail.com, if you have any questions or
would like to understand the RCIA process more fully. Call
Paul for Chinese at (949) 726-0940. Si tiene preguntas o esta
interesado en conocer un poco mas de RCIA en Español, puede
contactar a Otilia Chen al (949) 394-3227 o via correo electronico tili_29@yahoo.com, o Ana Bravo al (949) 521-1368
o via correo electronico arbbgu@hotmail.com Our 1st meeting
will be on September 17th at 4pm in the Multipurpose Rm.
ORDINATI DINNER
All are welcomed to attend the Annual Ordinati Dinner to meet the new priests of the Diocese of Orange,
Monday, September 19th. Mass will begin at 5:00pm followed
by dinner and each priest sharing his vocation story. The evening is sponsored by Serra Clubs of Orange County. Please contact
Beverly
Truzzolino
at
(714)
6426455 or BeverlyTruzzolino@gmail.com for reservations. Dinner is $40.00.
SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14TH!
The Knights of Columbus invite you to join in the fun and
friendship at the 13th Annual Gary E. Hartman Memorial Golf
Tournament & Dinner at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club. Golf at
only $200 per person includes lunch, cart, golf prizes and dinner with tee time at 12:00pm. Bring your spouse, friends or coworkers to play a magnificent course and have dinner. If you
don't golf, come to the western barbecue buffet dinner featuring
tri-tip, chicken, sausage and fixings and the live / silent auctions for the chance at fabulous prizes. Dinner only is $45 per
person. The Helicopter Golf Ball Drop is at 6:30pm with the
winner collecting $1,000! As always, proceeds go to our local
charities, including STM. Thanks to your generosity, our council has contributed over $300,000.00 helping to serve those in
need over the past several years. For more information contact
Dave Dretzka @ (714) 713-1158.
When Women PRAY…
7th Annual Women’s Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, October 8th
8:00am – 1:00pm
All women are invited to an inspiring, Spirit-led morning of
prayer, scripture, song, reflection, friendship, tears and
laughter
Featuring Jackie Francois Angel
“Mercy Transforms…”
Attendance is free, but space is limited.
Volunteers are still needed.
Register now to attend or volunteer online at
www.whenwomenpraystm.org
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Perhaps the most familiar traditional symbol that
identifies bishops is the crosier that they carry. We see the
shepherd’s staff and immediately rich images from scripture
come to mind, as well as the recollection that the first to respond
to Christ’s presence in our world were the shepherds. The staff is
more than a walking stick; its crooked top is useful in snaring
errant sheep but also in keeping the flock united. Bishops carry
the curve outward, indicating their ministry to the wider flock,
while abbots (and some abbesses, too) carry the crosier with the
curve pointing in, indicating that their ministry is to the monastery alone.
The crosier was once also carried by the pope, but was
phased out centuries ago. You may recall that in pre“popemobile” days, the pope was often carried around on a portable throne called a sedia gestatoria. Since he didn’t do much
walking, the need for a crosier was minimal. Pope Paul VI introduced the innovation of a walking staff in the 1960s, and everyone remembers Pope John Paul II’s walking staff, not a crook,
but a delicately sculptured crucifix. Thus, the pope carries a
“pastoral staff” rather than a crosier. Precisely because the pope’s
ministry is universal, to the whole world, popes will likely leave
crosiers in the hands of the bishops they commission for care of
specific flocks. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH MINISTRIES
Adult Faith Formation
Altar Servers
Baptism
Bereavement
Building Committee
Chinese Community
Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP)
Christian Outreach
Confirmation
Corazon
Cursillo
Deacons
Eucharist to the Homebound
Extraordinary Ministers
Events Coordination Committee
Faces of Faith
Filipino Community
Finance Council
Hispanic Ministry
Italian Catholic Federation (ICF)
Junior Legion of Mary
Knights of Columbus (K of C)
Lectors
Legion of Mary
Library
Lifeteen and Young Adults
Marriage Case Support
Marriage Encounter
Marriage In The Lord
Meditation
More Moms
Music Director, Including Wedding Music
Music - Mass Saturday 5:30pm
Music - Mass Sunday 8:00am
Music - Mass Sunday 9:30am
Music - Mass Sunday 11:15am
Music - Mass Sunday 5:00pm
Music - Vietnamese/English Mass - Saturday 4:00pm
Music - Tridentine Mass - 2nd Sunday 12:45pm
Music - Spanish Mass - 3rd Sunday 2:00pm
Parish Office Manager
Pastoral Care Ministry - Meals
Pastoral Council
Pilgrim Virgin
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
Religious Education
Respect Life
St. Thomas More Men
St. Thomas More Veterans
St. Thomas More Women
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Small Groups
Spanish Bible Study
Stewardship
Taize Prayer
Ushers
Vietnamese Ministry
Wedding Coordinator
Welcoming Committee
Young Ladies Institute (YLI)
August, 2016
Janice LaVelle
(9) 551-8601
Tina Le
(7) 544-4323
Cari Maas
(9) 551-8601
Stephanie Mispagel
(7) 417-9376
Keith Rattay
(9) 559-6464
Paul Fan (9) 726-0940
Nancy Cheng
(9) 559-8223
Tony Patronite
(9) 552-3533
Carole Caplett
(7) 832-4915
Naomi Beckman
(9) 551-8602
Norma Jean Womack
(9) 559-5639
Bernie Ocampo
(9) 468-6604
Stan Necikowski & Tony Patronite
(9) 551-8601
Dn. Stan & Fran Necikowski
(7) 505-4816
Jerry Donaldson
(9) 552-5485
Loy Gibson
(7) 573-1367
Bill Hanson
(9) 551-6897
Charlie Torres
(9) 551-8601
Pierre Gagnon
(7) 508-9429
Frank Ornelas (9) 857-9044 Patty Trujillo
(7) 270-5073
Donna Stahl
(9) 552-3345
Connie Lee
(9) 872-2880
Doug Catiller
(9) 456-0476
Jeffrey Turcotte
(9) 551-5565
Trisha Smith
(7) 473-3714
Jay Hills
(9) 857-6231
Naomi Beckman
(9) 551-8602
Paul Geiger (7) 505-5412 Michael Michalek (9) 551-2304
Jim & Cheryl Skudlarski
(9) 551-9156
Keith & Meredith Rattay
(9) 559-6464
Kathleen Townsend
(9) 551-5339
Alena Franson (9) 378-8874
Clare Venegas (9) 892-8545
Cari Maas
(9) 551-8601
Arnold Hoppenstedt
(7) 383-0144
Steve Hager
(7) 639-4040
Keith Rattay
(9) 559-6464
Joanna Marconi
(7) 335-8688
Matt Zoeter
(909) 569-4783
Anthony Bui
(7) 209-2876
Nina Perez
(9) 281-9134
Patty Trujillo
(7) 270-5073
Theresa Nault
(9) 551-8028
Diane Grange
(9) 552-1191
Josh Baker
(7) 734-3319
Michele Wills
(7) 639-2515
Michael Michalek
(9) 551-2304
Barbara Catiller
(9) 551-8029
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Jeff Turcotte
(9) 500-1641
Bob Kohler
(9) 552-1895
Denyse Gagnon
(7) 508-9429
Fred Baldwin
Cell - (7) 474-6522
(7) 544-6490
Janice LaVelle
(9) 551-8601
Teresa LeMire
(7) 832-1770
Mark Kreyche
(9) 551-8601
Charlotte Freund
(9) 551-8601
Steve Luchetta
(9) 733-1192
Huan Le
(7) 544-9893
Marcella Maurer
(7) 544-0865
Vince Salico
(7) 389-7726
Mary Heather O’Leary
(9) 305-6810
TOGETHER WE JOURNEY
TOGETHER IN FAITH
40 YEARS OF FAITH, LOVE AND INSPIRATION
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
Join faithful from across the Diocese of Orange as we celebrate
our 40th anniversary. This daylong event will welcome thousands to join in communion together and celebrate the unique
gifts of the people of Orange.
7:00 - 9:00am
occatholic.com/5k and
Rosary walk
9:30 - 11:00am
Anniversary Mass
11:00am - 6:00pm
Family Fun Zone with real snow sledding area
11:30am - 2:30pm
Speakers Series
(Freed Theater)
3:00 - 9:30pm
Music Festival
Colton Dixon
Matt Maher
For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.rcbo.org
2016 SCRC CATHOLIC RENEWAL CONVENTION
The 45th Annual SCRC Catholic Renewal Convention will take
place over Labor Day Weekend, September 2nd- 4th, at Anaheim
Convention Center & Arena. This Year’s Theme is “Merciful
and Gracious is the Lord”. There will be over 50 Catholic
Speakers & 70 Presentations. Spiritually enriching for all ages!!
RETROUVAILLE
A Lifeline for Troubled Marriage - Retrouvaille ( pronounced
retro-vī) helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. It is designed to provide tools to help get your marriage
back on track. You will have the opportunity to rediscover
each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way. This program has helped tens of thousands of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels including disillusionment and deep misery. For confidential information or
to register for the September program beginning with a weekend on September 9th call (714) 306-6469 or go to our website : www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
IRVINE GLOBAL VILLAGE
The 15th annual Irvine Global Village will be held on Saturday, September 24th, from 10am-6pm at Bill Barber Park, at
the corner of Harvard and Barranca in Irvine. This event features more than 100 musical, dance and demonstration performances on five different stages. There will be a kids village
with crafts and activities, cultural and religious exhibits, international market places and community partners & nearly 50
different restaurants to satisfy your taste buds. It’s all free
except for the food!!There is no on site parking, however
there are many parking sites with free shuttles to serve you.
For more parking information, go online to Irvinefestival.org.
For more parking info go to irvinefestival.org. Be sure to
visit our Chinese Ministry at the World of Religion.
MAGNIFICAT PRAYER BREAKFAST
Magnificat Prayer Breakfast presents Marey Carey, “A Mother’s Transforming Love”! Join us for the inspiring testimony of
how Our Lord changed Mary’s heart during a time of great suffering, filling her with a renewed hope and promise! Come and be
blessed by this joyful servant of God!
Saturday, September 17th, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Embassy Suites Anaheim – South, 11767 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92840
Registration by mail must be postmarked by Sept. 12, 2016: $28 per person
Registration at the door: $33 per person
Mail to Magnificat Ministry: P.O. Box 4381, Orange, CA 92863
The meal includes a full plated breakfast as well as the speaker’s program. Please visit www.magnificat-ministry.net for a flyer and
registration information. Flyers are also available in the vestibule outside the Church Office and on the Welcome Table near the Multipurpose room. For registration information contact Anne at (714) 420-5482 or ladybughyatt@yahoo.com.
Questions? Please contact Grace Beckman, Parish Representative Chairwoman, at (909) 239-1117.
Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time
August 28, 2016
You have approached Mount Zion
and the city of the living God.
— Hebrews 12:22a