Pastor's Corner

Dear Friends,

In the past we have quoted Brooklyn, New York, Deacon Greg Kandra in our bulletin and on our website. Deacon has a gift with preaching and a great wit. The following is his list of church resolutions for the New Year. Enjoy! Read more...

Pastor's Corner

As the Holy Father closed out the year with the rest of us he gave a candid analysis of the condition of the Church throughout the world. This speech is given every year before Christmas to the Roman Curia and those responsible for the many Congregation Offices that serve the mission of the Pope. Read more.

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!

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.

Congratulations to Miguel Navarro

Congratulations to Miguel Navarro who on August 23 of 2011 acquired his Eagle Scout rank. May the lessons, the values and the virtues you have been taught, stay with you throughout your life and help you to be a good American and a dedicated Catholic.

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.

The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe 2011: Evening Service of the Word with Procession Through the Streets

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Photos courtesy of Ginny Martin

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

New Apostolic Nuncio to the United States: Cardinal Carlo Maria Vergano

We are happy to announce that the Holy Father has appointed a new Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Cardinal Carlo Maria Vergano. A nuncio is a Vaticandiplomat with the rank of ambassador. He is responsible for diplomatic relations with the government but also represents the Pope to the bishops and the bishops to the Pope. He is an important participant in the selection of bishops for that country. Cardinal Vergano was previously in charge of Vatican State and before this, Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, also working in Iraq and Nigeria. He speaks Italian, French, Spanish and English. May God bless His Eminence as he begins his important work here in our country.

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

The Feast of St Blaise-- will be celebrated on February 3, Friday, with the individual blessing of throats after all the Masses.  A general blessing of throats will be given on all the weekend Masses.  St. Blaise is the patron saint of throat diseases.  He is an early Roman martyr for the faith, who on his way to his martyrdom saved a jailed Christian youth from choking, with the sign of the holy cross. 

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.

Women’s Ministry

Mark your calendar for the beginning of a new series of our Women’s Ministry. The evening group will begin on Thursday, February 23^rd and the Morning group on Friday, February 24^th. What a wonderful way to spend time with our Lord and fellow parishioners as we begin the season of Lent. We are planning some wonderful speakers and have decided on  a terrific book for the season of Lent,  “Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving" spiritual practices that draw us closer to God.  Please call Sandie Guard at 714 838-5224 for more information.

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!

 St. Cecilia’s Retreat

Women February 3-5 will be held at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center in Sierra Madre. Join your fellow parishioners for a weekend of spiritual enrichment and growth .  These retreats begin Friday evening with a buffet supper and conclude Sunday after lunch.  Carpooling  is available. Contact parish retreat captain Jim Baer for Men; at 7174 832-7443  and Jan Miles for Women at 714 544– 7093, for more information.

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.

Magnificat

All men and women are invited to a Magnificat Living Rosary Prayer Group.  Adoration, Reflection, Prayer and intercessory Rosary on the third Friday of each month 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm in the parish hall.

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

The mission of 4 Twelve Ministries of St. Cecilia Catholic Church is to offer Christ-centered programs and activities enabling our young people to experience Christ in their daily lives.  Our programs are focused on faith formation, personal and spiritual growth, participation and involvement in the parish community.

“Let no one despise your youth, but BE AN EXAMPLE to the people in word, conduct, faith, and purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12

CONFIRMATION 2011-2012

Confirmation 1

Next Meeting is Sunday, February 5 in small groups. 

Confirmation 2

Next Meeting is Sunday, February 12 in small groups. 

 TNT: TEENS & TOPICS (High School Ministry)

Wednesday, February 1 at 7 pm in the Kuper Center.

Due to finals the last two weeks, we have decided to postpone the topic, ‘Confessions of a Teenage Catholic’ for this week’s topic.  Come and join us and be inspired by God’s loving mercy.

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

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

High School Bible Study

February 6

Welcome Back – first bible study of the new year!

 SPECIAL NOTICE: COME, HEAR THE TRUTH!!

Attention Parents, Confirmation Candidates, Youth Ministry Participants and Young Adults…recently, a video called, “Why I hate religion but love Jesus” was posted on you tube.  Many of our young people have gotten swept up in the message of the video which on the surface seems intriguing BUT it is not a message of Truth! 

 On February 12 at 6:30 pm in the parish hall, I plan to show the video and share the truth of the Gospel in response.  Feel free to join me if you want to know the truth!  The meeting will only lastapproximately 30 minutes!

From the Office of Vicar 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.

CURSILLO NEWS!

CURSILLO 3-DAYS Consider sponsoring a friend for the next weekends: men JAN 19-22, women JAN 26-29.  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 contact persons, David & Peggy Delmastro 714-731-2023 or contact them by e-mail:  delmastro1@aol.com.  Spanish Cursillo weekends:  men FEB 23-26, women MAR 1-4.

LEADERS SCHOOL OC Diocesan Cursillo Leaders School monthly meetings are now at a new location:  La Purisima on the 2nd SAT of every month after 8:15 mass. This is your opportunity to broaden your knowledge of Cursillo and to enjoy friends from all around the diocese.  All Cursillistas are invited to attend.

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 School Open House

St. Cecilia School Open House will be on Sunday, January 29, 2012, following the 9:00am Mass.  Please stop by to see classrooms, meet teachers and parents, and collect enrollment information.   This is a terrific opportunity to learn more about St. Cecilia School’s excellent programs for students in preschool through 8th grade.   All are welcome!  Please contact the school for more information: Phone   (714) 544-1533                 Email         office@stceciliak8.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

Enero 29  Domingo: Divina Misericordia a la 2:30 pm.

Enero 30  Lunes: Sagrada Familia Grupo  de Oración   7pm

Enero 30  Lunes: Lunes: Estudio de Biblia de 7 -9pm Mod #1.

Febrero 3 Viernes: Sagrada Familia y Grupo Juvenil  7 pm.

Talleres de  Oración y Vida Del Padre Ignacio Larrañaga

Los invita a participar  en este servicio  que tiene como objetivo de ensenar a los fieles  a orar en un modo ordenado y progresivo logrando llegar a la altura de la contemplación   y transformación al talleciste a imagen de Jesús atreves de un proceso cristificante. Los talleres se iniciaran 2 de febrero hasta el 17 de mayo, tiene una duración de 15 sesiones, una per semana. Para  mas información llamar a Patricia al 714 474-4156.

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.

Servicios Pastoral  2011 (PSA)

Últimamente se juzgará, en el grado en el cual usted ha utilizado sus regalos para iluminar y para enriquecer las vidas de otros.” – Roberto F. Kennedy

Las palabras de Senador Kennedy pueden aplicarse muy bien al PSA.  Por ahora no se dará cuenta, pero usted recordará su regalo de PSA, no importa  el tamaño, el hecho es que ayudó a la Iglesia de Santa Cecilia.  Dese ese recuerdo. Done al PSA o en los sobres blancos de PSA, o en línea en www.stcecilia.org o www.rcbo.org .  Gracias a los que ya tienen ese  recuerdo dar.

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

Sacramento de Confirmación

Confirmación 1

Próxima reunión será   el 5  de Febrero en pequeños grupos

 Confirmación 2

La próxima junta 12 de febrero en pequeños grupos .

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.

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