Saint Bonaventure Catholic Parish

Saint Bonaventure
Catholic Parish
Mission Statement: As Christian stewards, our mission is to proclaim the Gospel of
Jesus Christ to all people through word, sacrament, service, and community life.
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 31, 2011
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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PASTOR’S CORNER
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
In today’s Gospel from Matthew 14:13-21, Jesus hears that John the Baptist has been executed and
wants to spend some time in solitude. But people keep coming to him. Instead of being upset, he shows
pity for them and cures those who are sick. When his disciples tell him to dismiss the crowd from
“this deserted place … so they can buy food for themselves,” Jesus tells them to give the crowd some
food. The disciples say they only have five loaves and two fish, not enough for five thousand men and
their families. Jesus takes the five loaves and two fish, blesses and breaks them, and has the disciples
distribute them to the crowd. Not only is there enough for everyone, the disciples are also able to fill
twelve baskets with leftovers.
When we tell Jesus to help someone in need, don’t be surprised that you hear back, “give them
something yourself.” You tell the Lord, “I have so little to give.” And he says back, “Bring them here to
me.” Jesus will bless the little you have to give and make it abundant: the words of encouragement you
give to a friend who is sick, the time you spend tutoring a struggling student, the service you give to
the poor. There are the few people (five loaves plus two fish) in this parish doing a lot of good service. I
ask the Lord to bless and break open many more people to be of service to our parish and community.
HUMANAE VITAE
Forty-three years ago on July 25, 1968, Pope Paul VI wrote his encyclical letter HUMANAE
VITAE to address the Church’s position on regulation of birth. The following are some excerpts
from this encyclical. Numbers in parentheses refer to the notes at the end of the encyclical that you
can view on line. If you google Humanae Vitae and click on the first entry it will take you to the
Vatican website. —Fr. Joe
II. DOCTRINAL PRINCIPLES
7. The question of human procreation, like every other question which touches human life, involves
more than the limited aspects specific to such disciplines as biology, psychology, demography or
sociology. It is the whole man and the whole mission to which he is called that must be considered:
both its natural, earthly aspects and its supernatural, eternal aspects. And since in the attempt
to justify artificial methods of birth control many appeal to the demands of married love or of
responsible parenthood, these two important realities of married life must be accurately defined
and analyzed. This is what We mean to do, with special reference to what the Second Vatican
Council taught with the highest authority in its Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the World of
Today.
God’s Loving Design
8. Married love particularly reveals its true nature and nobility when we realize that it takes its
origin from God, who “is love,” (6) the Father “from whom every family in heaven and on earth is
named.” (7)
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Marriage, then, is far from
being the effect of chance
or the result of the blind
evolution of natural forces.
It is in reality the wise and
provident institution of
God the Creator, whose
purpose was to effect in
man His loving design. As a
consequence, husband and
wife, through that mutual
gift of themselves, which
is specific and exclusive
to them alone, develop
that union of two persons
in which they perfect one
another, cooperating with
God in the generation and
rearing of new lives.
The marriage of those
who have been baptized is,
in addition, invested with the
dignity of a sacramental sign
of grace, for it represents
the union of Christ and His
Church.
Married Love
9. In the light of these facts
the characteristic features
and exigencies of married
love are clearly indicated,
and it is of the highest
importance to evaluate them
exactly.
This love is above all fully
human, a compound of sense
and spirit. It is not, then,
merely a question of natural
instinct or emotional drive.
It is also, and above all, an
act of the free will, whose
trust is such that it is meant
not only to survive the joys
and sorrows of daily life, but
also to grow, so that husband
and wife become in a way
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one heart and one soul, and
together attain their human
fulfillment.
It is a love which is total
— that very special form of
personal friendship in which
husband and wife generously
share everything, allowing
no unreasonable exceptions
and not thinking solely of
their own convenience.
Whoever really loves his
partner loves not only for
what he receives, but loves
that partner for the partner’s
own sake, content to be able
to enrich the other with the
gift of himself.
Married love is also
faithful and exclusive of all
other, and this until death.
This is how husband and
wife understood it on the
day on which, fully aware of
what they were doing, they
freely vowed themselves to
one another in marriage.
Though this fidelity of
husband and wife sometimes
presents difficulties, no one
has the right to assert that
it is impossible; it is, on the
contrary, always honorable
and meritorious. The example
of countless married couples
proves not only that fidelity
is in accord with the nature
of marriage, but also that it
is the source of profound and
enduring happiness.
Finally, this love is fecund.
It is not confined wholly to the
loving interchange of husband
and wife; it also contrives to
go beyond this to bring new
life into being. “Marriage
and conjugal love are by their
nature ordained toward the
procreation and education of
children. Children are really
the supreme gift of marriage
and contribute in the highest
degree to their parents’
welfare.” (8)
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July 31, 2011
HOPE OFFICE
“Christmas in
July”
food drive
Even with the economy starting to show improvement, there continues to be an
incredible need within our community to assist those less fortunate. In 2010, HOPE
assisted 18,900 individuals, up another 10% from 2009. As you have heard through
the media, low inventories are still being seen at our local Food Banks where HOPE
purchases food for distribution.
In order to continue assisting those in need, baskets normally used to collect holiday
food donations will be placed at the doors of the church. As you do your weekly grocery
shopping, we are asking that you please purchase non-perishable food items. Some
suggestions include tuna, soups, meal-in-a-can, canned fruit, canned vegetables,
cereal, rice, and macaroni and cheese. Thank you for your support! God bless you.
THE EUCHARIST: Source and Summit of Christian Faith
New Unit Begins August 3
“The Seven Secrets of the Eucharist”
The Eucharistic Education and Adoration Ministry is again offering a 12-week program
on the Eucharist. Each Wednesday we will gather in the church at 6:45 p.m. for
Rosary and Benediction. Sessions will be held afterward in the parish center from
7:30 to 9:00 p.m. The 12-week class can be taken in part or as a whole. Please sign
up in the parish center so that we will have enough materials for everyone. There will
be a $15 donation to cover the cost of the texts. For
more info call Marlene Kolyani, 840-5647.
PERPETUAL ADORATION:
24 Hours of Prayer
Begins Sunday, August 7
Adoration begins Sunday, August 7 after the 5:00
p.m. Mass and continues until just before the 6:30
a.m. Mass, August 8. We are invited to pray for all
God’s people in the diocese, for our own spiritual
development, and for an increase in vocations to the
priesthood and religious life. Individuals or groups who would like to be added to the
adoration schedule may sign up in the adoration book in the vestibule of the church or
by calling Araceli Martinez, 376-0150. After sundown all church doors will be locked
except the two front doors on the tabernacle and font sides. Your gift of one hour day
or night will bring many blessings.
FAMILY
MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, August 5
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Parish Hall
“The Sound of Music”
The story of the Von Trapp Family
with Julie Andrews
All movies rated for General
Audiences. Bring your kids, your
friends and neighbors, snacks,
drinks, popcorn, lawn chairs,
blankets — whatever makes you
comfortable. For info call the Adult
Education Office, 846-3359x478.
RECYCLE WEEKEND
July 30-31
Bring your newspapers,
aluminum cans, CRV glass and plastic
bottles (NO caps), to the bin in the
parking lot. Recycling opens Saturday
10:00 a.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m. and
closes at 4:00 p.m. both days. Please
do not leave recyclable items when the
bin is not present. Proceeds benefit
our sister parish in Urraco Pueblo,
Honduras.
SENIORS‛ CLUB
Monday, August 1
Seniors and guests, please come
join us on the first Monday of the
month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for
bingo, lunch and friendship. Schedule:
gathering 10:00–10:30; meeting 10:3010:45; bingo 10:45-11:45; lunch 11:4512:15.; bingo continues 12:15-2:00.
Freewill donation for lunch.
ANGELS VS. ORIOLES
Friday, August 19
Come out to the ballpark August 19
as the Angels battle the Baltimore
Orioles. Tickets are $15 each. Friday
Night Fireworks follow the
game. To reserve your
tickets call Steve Winn at
585-1223. Sponsored by
the Men’s Club.
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CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER MINISTRY
August 9, 7:00 p.m. in the hall conference room
August 16, 7:00 p.m. in Duffy East
Not everyone can or should live as a hermit, but no Christian can
do without an inner hermitage where God can be encountered. The
hermitage is a place apart, a desert where a person comes faceto-face with his true self, and in that meeting discovers God. It is
a place of silence, of fear and fascination, of anguish and grace.
Come and join us to contemplate the Scriptures through the practice of Lectio Divina.
We meet every Tuesday (except the First Tuesday) from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at designated
venues (see bulletin). Let the desire to be with God goad you as often and intensely as
it may. The trail you are following has no end except in God. Be generous. The Master
himself will draw near to serve you. For more info call Thess Williams at 928-3385.
CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH
Men‛s Renewal Weekend, August 13-14
Women‛s Renewal Weekend, September 17-18
Christ Renews His Parish is a spiritual renewal experience which
brings adult parishioners together in small groups in order to deepen their relationship
with Jesus Christ and each other. During the retreat weekend each attendee will hear
from fellow parishioners who will share their faith stories. There is group discussion and
response, opportunities for scripture sharing, reconciliation and Eucharist. Please pick
up a registration form in the parish center, fill it out and return to the parish center. Or to
learn more about the weekend and to register online, please access our link on the St.
Bonaventure website. For more info about the Men’s Retreat, please call Michael Dwyer,
655-3672. For the Women’s Weekend call Glenda Mercado, 756-1072. Both by e-mail
at [email protected].
RESPECT LIFE
To Live Each Day with Dignity
"To Live Each Day with Dignity" is the title of a new statement made by
U.S. Bishops on the Euthanasia Movement. It can be found online at www.
usccb.org/toliveeachday. Euthanasia advocates are exploiting our fears about death
says Archbishop Jose H. Gomez in a recent article in The Tidings. With our population
getting older, we are already seeing economic pressures to ration health care among
the elderly and the terminally ill. Euthanasia advocates want to assuage our fears by
killing those who are afraid, he observes. And if they succeed in their efforts to legalize
physician-assisted suicide, the government would make the decisions about which lives
are worthy of living and which are better off dead. We must tell our society that our lives
are not only biological but theological, Gomez writes. Let us ask Our Blessed Virgin
Mary to help us create a society of love and true mercy where everyone lives each day
with dignity. Meanwhile, take time to ponder the statement of the U.S. Bishops. Your life
may depend on it.
FAMILIES OF NAZARETH
We Receive More Than Enough
“God’s mercy unceasingly stoops down to us and constantly cares for us.
We always receive more than enough. We lack nothing, and we will never
lack whatever is indispensable for us to be more and more united with the Only Love.”
—S.C. Biela, The Two Pillars, p. 88 • Families of Nazareth Movement: Communion of life
with Christ through Mary. Small faith-sharing groups open to anyone seeking a deeper
relationship with the Loving Presence of Jesus. Call Mary Jane Bartee, 846-8434.
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PARISH CENTER CLOSED
The parish center and all offices will
be closed Tuesday, August 9 due to
the parking lot paving project.
PARKING LOT
PAVING PROJECT
Tuesday, August 9
The lot will receive a slurry coat.
Parking will be available in the parish
lot for the 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. Masses
ONLY. At 9:30 a.m. the lot will be
closed for the remainder of the day.
The parish center will be closed.
Wednesday, August 10
The lot will be restriped. Parking will
be available in the parish lot for the
6:30 and 8:30 a.m. Masses ONLY.
At 9:30 a.m. the lot will be closed for
the remainder of the day. The parish
center will be open. Those visiting
must park off site.
STEWARDSHIP
“When Christ said
‘come follow me,’ he
invited us to be his
disciples. When we were baptized, we
became his disciples. Stewardship is
the way of life of a disciple of Jesus
Christ — it is the heart of discipleship.”
ST. BONAVENTURE MASS
ON TELEVISION
The St. Bonaventure Saturday 5:00
p.m. Mass is being taped for television
in outreach to those who are unable
to come to church due to sickness
or infirmity. The 5:00 p.m. Mass is
broadcast every Sunday on digital
channels KJLA 57.6 and Satellite
channel Galaxy 19 at 8:00 a.m. then
again at 1:00 p.m.
AA DISCUSSION
Big Book 6:30 p.m., Fridays, Sr. Brigid’s
room behind the parish hall. For more
info call Don at 458-8501.
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QUESTION AND ANSWER
Q: What is the meaning of “sensus fidelium”?
A: “Sensus fidelium literally means ‘the sense of the faithful.’ It is sometimes
stated as consensus fidelium (‘consent of the faithful’) and sensus fidei (‘the
sense of faith’). It is a reminder that the Holy Spirit is present and active in the
whole Church, not only in the hierarchy. The whole Church is the Temple of
the Holy Spirit, anointed and animated by the Spirit (1 John 2:27). Therefore,
the faith of the People of God is an important criterion of orthodoxy. In other
words, the whole Church (including the laity) is a teaching Church, and the whole
Church (including the hierarchy) is a learning Church.
The concept of sensus fidelium is found, at least implicitly, in the early Fathers of
the Church who insisted that the Church teaching can never contradict the universal and
corporate faith of the Church. A fifth-century monk, St. Vincent of Lerins, is most often
identified with this view. Tradition, he wrote, is ‘what has been believed everywhere,
always, and by all’ (quod ubique, quod semper, quod ab omnibus). He was also careful
to point out, however, that tradition is subject to growth and interpretation. In modern
times Cardinal John Henry Newman elaborated upon this teaching in his essay On
Consulting the Faithful in Matters of Doctrine, and the French Dominican theologian
Yves Congar developed it even further in his Lay People in the Church, just prior to
Vatican II.
Vatican II itself affirmed this teaching: ‘The body of the faithful as a whole, anointed
as they are by the Holy One, cannot err in matters of belief’ (Dogmatic Constitution on
the Church, number 12). This quality is manifest when the whole Church, guided by
the Holy Spirit, ‘shows universal agreement in matters of faith and morals.’ While this
does not mean that every common belief of the faithful is true, it does mean that the
experience of the faithful is a source for theology and for doctrine, and that the faithful
should, therefore, be consulted in the formulation of Church teaching.
Obviously, it isn’t an easy matter to determine the sensus fidelium. The task
of determining sensus fidelium is an inexact science, subject to widely varying
interpretations affected by the differences of the various countries, regions and cultures.”
—Taken from Q and A – The Church by Rev. Richard P. McBrien, Paulist Press, New
Jersey • If you have questions about the Church call the Adult Education Office for
research and an answer, 8463359x478.
MARRIAGE MINISTRY
All relationships need help from time to time. Each article in MarriageRx
will discuss the symptoms of a common but perplexing problem and offer
a prescription to keep your marriage healthy. Marriage Rx can be found at www.
foryourmarriage.org. Below is a list of suggested reading resources.
Balancing Family and Work, by Jim Healy, Ph.D.
The Empty Nest, by Judy Clark
How Much Does Faith Matter? by Susan Vogt
Making Moral Decisions, by Joanne Heaney-Hunter
Parenting Teens, by Lynda Madison
Parenting to Beat the Bedtime Blues, by Lynda Madison
Personality Differences, by Judy Clark
Recreation, by Mary Jo Pedersen
Resolving Differences, by Kathy Beirne
Sharing Household Duties, by Mary Jo Pedersen
When Your Marriage Hits the Boredom Rut, by Don Paglia
St. Bonaventure
27th Annual
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
Calling All Crafters!
Applications are available now for
anyone interested in selling their
handcrafted wares at this year’s
Craft Fair on Saturday, October
29 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Download a Craft Fair application
form from the parish website at
http://www.saintbonaventureparish.
org/get-involved/community-life/
christmas-boutique-knights-ofcolumbus-ladies/ or contact Barbara
Gonzales at 842-3956. Sponsored
by the Knights of Columbus Ladies
Auxiliary.
Expectant Mothers
Please pray for the good health and
safety of all expectant mothers and
their babies, especially those in our
parish community, Marisa (and Dean)
Soto. We also invite you to notify us of
the baby’s arrival so we can publish
congratulations. Thank you for your
prayers! If you’re an expectant mother
of St. Bonaventure parish and would
like your name added to our prayer list,
please make a personal call to Michelle
Torena, 899-2933.
It’s Twins
Dawn (Kuhn) Holmberg gave birth
to twins, Elijah Jefferson and Elisha
Madison, June 27.
Lord God, ever caring and gentle, we
commit to your love little Elisha. Enfold
him in eternal life.
Please pray for Dawn and her family
and the continued health of baby Elijah.
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MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, July 31
12:00 Caroline Salazar, RIP
5:00 Victor Simonelli, RIP
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PLEASE PRAY
WHO ARE ILL
FOR
THOSE
Please check the parish center kiosk.
Gerrie Allen, Michel Arotcharen, Pat
Backstrom, Ernie Balisalisa, Arthur
Barnes, Amalia Bastita, Eric Burr, Mrs.
Chinnchi, Enza Cianfaneli, Charlie
Connors, Patrick Coponiti, Linda
Cortes, Severina Curylo, Lolita Daclan,
Andrew Dangl, David Dir, Audrey
Driscoll, Deborah Dudley, Louis Duvic,
Ana Falley, Laura Felkai, Maruka
Fujita, Jack Garrison, Tom Gione, Alda
Harthorn, Baby Elijah Holmberg, Mary
Hunt, Kaitlyn Immig, Victor Jordan,
Laurie Kern, Charles Lindner, Richard
Loo, Mattie Magness, Connie Martin,
Michael Medlin, Eileen Mette, Bob
Miller, Tammy Kreil Mitchel, Baby J.J.
Moisa, David Moreno, Matthew Myer,
Jean Palombo, Steve Parker, Cecil
Parkerson, Lisa and Jennie Pedroza,
Jim Reed, Andy Ratzesberger, Susan
Salay, Marissa Sanz, Lisa YorathSchiappacasse, Ernestine Schilling,
Abigail and Gabriel Shipley, Katherine
Swift, Jim Tucker, Jean Vail, Mary Lou
Vogel, Melanie Walker, Amber Wallace,
Sean Walsh, Anna Werwee, Faith
Young
MASS INTENTIONS
WEEKLY SCRIPTURE READINGS
Monday, August 1
6:30 Nicole Waldeck, RIP
8:30 Special Intentions
Tuesday, August 2
6:30 Nancy Bruno, RIP
8:30 Nicole Waldeck, RIP
Wednesday, August 3
6:30 Lawrence O’Toole, RIP
8:30 Bertha Hoffman, RIP
Thursday, August 4
6:30 Pat Wastal, RIP
8:30 Hank Herold, RIP
Friday, August 5
6:30 Mary Bauer, RIP
8:30 Bertha Hoffman, RIP
Saturday, August 6
8:00 Christina Biasio, INT
Please pray for the recently deceased,
especially Lina Chua, Sofia Rojas,
Robert Lind and Mary Remillard.
FUNERAL INFORMATION
THE HOLY
FATHER‛S
INTENTIONS
FOR AUGUST
General: That
the World Youth
Day taking place in Madrid may
encourage all the young people of
the world to root and found their
lives in Christ.
Missionary: That Christians of the
West, docile to the action of the
Holy Spirit, may re-encounter the
freshness and enthusiasm of their
faith.
Wedding
Banns
Third Week
Thuy Nguyen and
Thanh Dang, August 6
INVITATION TO MASS
Please join our homebound brothers
and sisters for Mass Tuesday, August 2,
at 3:00 p.m. at Huntington Villas senior
apartments.
Sent to Missions and Other
Apostolates
Sunday, July 31: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Isaiah 55:1-3/ Psalm 145:8-9,15-18/ Romans 8:35,37-39/ Matthew 14:13-21
In Memory of: Theo Corros, Ina
Cullen, Charlie Currie, Margaret
Dietrick, Gloria Donaher, Jose
Roberts Espenoza, Corey Faber, John
Gregson, Oscar M. Guaderas, Baby
Alex Noon, Ruby Noon, Les O’Brien,
Julia Pelaez, Sam Perricone, Mary
Remillard, Dorothy Rouse, Alice St.
Rita Lacort, Richard “Dick” Schuster,
Ralph Suchy, All Souls
For the Intention of: Harvey Clemens,
Ruth Delmont, Mary Huffman, Dorothy
Lawson, Barbara Walsh, Sean Walsh
Monday, August 1: Alphonsus Liguori, bishop, doctor of the Church
Numbers 11:4-15/ Psalm 81:12-17/ Matthew 14:22-36
DIVINE MERCY PRAYER
Please join us in praying the Divine
Mercy Prayer after the 8:30 a.m. Mass
Monday through Friday, and after the
8:00 a.m. Mass on Saturdays.
Tuesday, August 2: Eusebius of Vercelli, bishop; Peter Julian Eymard, priest
Numbers 12:1-13/ Psalm 51:3-7,12-13/ Matthew 14:22-36
Wednesday, August 3: Numbers 13:1-2,25;14:1,26-29,34-35 / Psalm 106:6-7,1314,21-23/ Matthew 15:21-28
Thursday, August 4: John Mary Vianney, priest
Number 20:1-13/ Psalm 95:1-2,6-9/ Matthew 16:13-23
Friday, August 5: Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome
Deuteronomy 4:32-40/ Psalm 77:12-16,21/ Matthew 16:24-28
Saturday, August 6: The Transfiguration of the Lord
Daniel 7:9-10,13-14/ Psalm 97:1-2,5-6,9/ 2 Peter 1:16-19/
Matthew 17:1-9
Sunday, August 7: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Kings 19:9,11-13/ Psalm 85:9-14/ Romans 9:1-5/
Matthew 14:22-33
St. John Vianney
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YOUTH MINISTRY
“Empowering young people to live
as disciples of Jesus Christ in our
world!” Join us for Life Teen Mass
Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
LIFE TEEN
MASS ON THE BEACH
Monday, August 8
10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Balboa Peninsula Park
All Ages Welcome!
Contact YM office for
more details.
Confirmation Registration
Continues throughout the summer
in the YM office. Absolute last day
to submit packet is September 1.
Youth Ministry Venture Crew 1227
All teens and young adults 13½ to 20 years old are invited for fun
fellowship, activities, and more FUN! Meet on the 2nd and 4th
Sundays after the 5:00 p.m. Mass beginning Sunday, August 21.
Registration for August 2011-December 2012 is $27. Register
for the crew when you turn in your confirmation paperwork or
anytime in the YM office.
Angel Game, Fireworks Show and
MercyMe Concert
Saturday, August 20 at 6:05 p.m.
See Kelli while tickets last.
Sunday: Teen Mass as always at 5:00 p.m. in the church
Monday: SALTeens, 6:00-7:30 p.m. in YM office
Tuesday: LT Liturgy Prep, 5:00-6:00 p.m. in YM office
Tuesday: Youth Gathering, Cancelled
Life Teen Petition of the Week
Let us pray that our compassion will inspire us to serve those who
are in need, those who are sick, and those who go without shelter.
COFFEE & DONUT MINISTRY
ALSO SERVING BAGELS AND CREAM CHEESE!
We also serve juice and punch after the Sunday morning Masses.
There is no charge — donations only. So stop by and enjoy!
Sorry, no “take out.”
July 31: Served by Girl Scouts
Aug 7: Served by Senior’s Club
Aug 14: No Donuts (Spanish Food Sale)
Aug 21: Served by Cub Scouts
Aug 28: Served by Knights of Columbus
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The mission of Religious Education is to
help the children of our parish encounter
Jesus Christ and to support and encourage
the faith that is lived in the family. We
serve children from preschool through 8th
grade, including children with special needs. Call 846-1187 or e-mail
[email protected].
Registration for the 2011-2012 School Year
Please return by August 1 for early-bird discount. New families
welcome! You can pick up registration materials in the parish
center or RE office. Summer office hours vary so please call
846-1187.
SBS GOLF CLASSIC “Thank You”
Dear Parishioners,
We wanted to share our wonderful success from the 6th Annual
Golf Classic. The event was held on June 20 at Old Ranch
Country Club in Seal Beach and raised close to $75,000. We
had 127 golfers who teed off at 10:00 a.m. and enjoyed food
and drink all day long.
The afternoon continued with a silent auction then dinner and
live auction with 220 people present. Fr. Joe and Fr. Angelos
were both in attendance. The event was a great way for parents,
friends, family and staff to kick off their summer holiday.
A special thank you to Mrs. Mary MacKinnon and Mrs. Jeannie
Wilson who were on the golf committee throughout the planning
stages and worked the event. Parking was a breeze with our
parking expert, Mr. David Floyd. Miss Meaghan Carey was the
leader of our wonderful volunteers. Our expert recorders for the
live auction were Mrs. Grant and Ms. Harkin. Also, hats off to
Mr. Ferri, Mrs. Mullin, Mrs. Vogel, and Mrs. Knipper, who always
come through helping with the computer systems and collecting
the money. Mrs. Luttrell, Mrs. Strouse, Mrs. Hoffmann, Mrs.
Rawson and Ms. Hellbusch all had fun shopping and socializing
at the silent auction and having dinner.
Thank you for your continued support, we could not be this
successful without you.
Please think about joining us next year at any or all of our
fund-raising events. It is a great way to get to know each other,
build friendships and of course help raise money for our St.
Bonaventure Catholic School.
Sincerely,
Mia Eadington
Advancement Coordinator
[email protected]
846-2472 ext. 156
July 31, 2011
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Sự Đề Nghị Với Chúa Giêsu...
Chiều tới, các môn đệ đến gần thưa
Người rằng: “Đây là nơi hoang địa, mà
giờ đã chiều rồi, xin Thầy giải tán dân
chúng, để họ vào các làng mạc mà mua
thức ăn.” Nhưng Chúa Giêsu nói với các
ông rằng: “Họ chẳng cần phải đi, các con
hãy cho họ ăn.” Các ông thưa lại rằng: “Ở
đây chúng con chỉ có năm chiếc bánh và
hai con cá.” Người bảo các ông rằng:
“Hãy đem lại cho Thầy.”
Khi Người đã truyền cho dân chúng ngồi
trên cỏ, Người cầm lấy năm chiếc bánh
và hai con cá, ngước mắt lên trời, đọc lời
chúc tụng, bẻ ra và trao cho các môn đệ,
các ông này phân phát cho dân chúng.
Mọi người đều ăn no...
Sao Lại Hoài Nghi !..
... Kế đó, Ngài liền hối môn đồ xuống
thuyền, qua trước bờ bên kia, trong
khi Ngài đương truyền cho dân chúng
tan đi. Xong rồi, Ngài lên núi để cầu
nguyện riêng; đến chiều tối, Ngài ở
đó một mình.
Bấy giờ, thuyền đã ra giữa biển rồi, vì
gió ngược, nên bị sóng vỗ. Song đến
canh tư đêm ấy, Đức Chúa Jêsus đi
bộ trên mặt biển mà đến cùng môn
đồ. Khi thấy Ngài đi bộ trên mặt biển,
thì môn đồ bối rối mà nói rằng: Ấy là
một con ma;
Rồi sợ hãi mà la lên.
Nhưng Đức Chúa Jêsus liền phán
rằng: Các ngươi hãy yên lòng; ấy là
ta đây, đừng sợ!..
Hội Đền Tạ Trái Tim Đức Mẹ
Hội Đền Tạ, sẽ luân phiên rước
Đức Mẹ đến từng gia đình vào
7:00 giờ mỗi buổi chiều thứ tư
hằng tuần , để cầu nguyện.
x Tôn Sùng Trái Tim Mẹ
x Lần Hạt Mân Côi
x Cải Thiện Đời Sống
x Chia Sẻ Lời Chúa
Hội Trưỡng:
Ông. Nguyễn Đình Long
( 714 )847-1387
ĐOÀN LIÊN MINH THÁNH TÂM
Xin Kính Mời:
Các Quí Gia Trưỡng .
tuổi từ 18 tới 70 gia nhập Đoàn
L.M.T.T. Cộng Đoàn Huntington Beach.
Mỗi tháng thường họp một lần vào
tuần lể thứ ba, từ 5:00 Pm đến 6:00
Pm.
Thay Mặt Đoàn L.M.T.T.
Ông: NGUYỄN ĐỨC CHÂN
Chụp Hình 3 Người Bị Xui
Gần tới ngày đám cưới, con gái hỏi mẹ: Mẹ ơi! Mình là người Công giáo,
không tin mê tín dị đoan, nhưng tại sao mọi người vẫn kiêng chụp hình 3
người trong đám cưới?
Mẹ : Ồ con gái cưng của mẹ, chụp hình 3 người xui lắm. Con không thấy
những hình ảnh và tượng của gia đình Thánh Gia có 3 người hay sao?
Thánh Giuse thì chết sớm, Chúa Giêsu bị đem đi đóng đinh, còn lại một
mình Đức Mẹ. Như vậy không xui hay sao?
Con gái: ???!!!
Đóng góp ý kiến qua.( 714 ) 403 4685
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July 31, 2011
St. Bonaventure Catholic Church
Commonly Asked Questions
and Answers on
Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT)
What is Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT)?
EFT is a way of giving your Sunday offerings and other donations to St. Bonaventure
Church through automatic deductions from your checking or savings account.
How does it benefit me or the Church?
Giving by EFT frees you from writing Sunday offering and other checks. EFT offers
parishioners an easy, systematic means of supporting the ministries of the Church while
reducing the risk of checks being lost or misplaced.
How secure is EFT giving?
It is very secure. No personal information is asked for on the authorization form, and
our EFT processing company, VANCO Services, will not have access to such things as
account balances and other personal information maintained by your bank, credit union
or other financial institutions. Hence, no identity theft is possible.
How much will it cost me?
This service is free to you.
What happens if I change bank accounts?
A new authorization form will be given to you to fill out.
How about if I want to change the amount of my offering?
Again, you will simply complete a new authorization form.
Can I change, cancel or stop contributions at any time?
Yes. If you want to discontinue your electronic giving, inform the parish center and we’ll
take it from there.
If I have more questions on EFT, whom should I contact?
Nancy Cesar, our parish business manager. Her phone
number is 846-2447.
July 31, 2011
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COMMENTS FOR THE
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Do you have a question, suggestion or comment that
you would like reviewed at the monthly Pastoral Council
meeting? Please e-mail pastoralcouncil@stbonaventure.
org or call our voice mail at 846-3359x305. Be sure to
include your name and we’ll respond to you as quickly as
possible. Thank you.
PASTORAL SERVICES APPEAL 2011
MINISTRY OF THE MONTH
PARTICIPATION
GOAL
100% of
4,947
Registered
Families
THIS SPACE
AVAiLABLE
To feature your ministry, contact coordinator
Jim Wallace at [email protected].
100%
90%
80%
70%
Ministry of the Month is brought to you courtesy of
Stewardship Ministry. Stewardship — it’s what we do
after we say, “I believe.”
60%
50%
40%
FINANCIAL REPORT
Fiscal Year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Mass Offering, July 23-24, 2011
Plate (Cash) Offering
Cash in Envelopes
Checks (Mailed and in Basket)
EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer)
Total Offering
Budget
Shortfall
Parish Statistics as of July 24
Registered Households
Envelopes Issued
Envelopes Used
The choicest first fruits of your soil you
shall bring to the house of the Lord, your
God. —Exodus 23:19; 34:26
Thank you for your sacrificial giving.
—Fr. Joe Knerr
$5,732.00
$1,444.00
$16,691.00
$1,044.00
$24,911.00
$28,526.00
($3,615.00)
4,935
2,139
649
PLEDGES
GOAL
$399,000
Pledges
$286,000
72%
of Goal
30%
Participation
608
Families
12%
of Total
Registered
20%
10%
Rebates received by parish
Payments
$233,000
58%
of Goal
$84,000
Thank you to all who have already pledged. All PSA
rebates will be used for church improvements. We
still need more participation to reach our goal, so please
pledge now.
July 31, 2011
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AROUND THE DIOCESE
DANCERS: LAST CALL AUDITIONS FOR A NEW BALLET
Don’t miss your chance to perform in the premier of this beautiful
libretto ballet set in the small town of Lourdes, France in 1858. We
are recruiting intermediate to advanced male and female dancers,
age 11 through adult. Good technique preferred. Practice schedule
is flexible. Performances scheduled for January and February 2012.
Please register online at www.projectmarian.org. After you have registered, contact
us to schedule an audition time. Audition will be no more than an hour and a half. For
more info call Adrianne Witthoeft at 639-6236.
FIRST FRIDAY FRIARS
Friday, August 5
Mass at 11:45 a.m., Lunch/Guest Speaker 12:15 p.m.
Phoenix Club, Anaheim
Guest Speaker: Keith Rhodes, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters, OC
Reservations needed to attend. Call Gary Masciel, 612-8999.
Keith Rhodes has over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Prior to working at
Boys Town, Rhodes was the CEO of the Methodist Children’s Home in New Orleans. He
has worked with abused and neglected children in various levels of residential care for
20 years. Rhodes holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and a Masters
of Science in Criminology, with an emphasis in Juvenile Delinquency and Domestic
Terrorism, from Grambling University. Rhodes is a gang specialist, certified through the
Federal Bureau of Prisons and National Institute of Corrections. He has worked with
counter-drug task force and gang suppression teams in 87 cities over the past 20 years,
and also trains federal, state and local law enforcement worldwide. First Friday Friars
is a Catholic Men’s organization that meets on the first Friday of the month for prayer,
lunch, speaker program, and networking. Visit www.firstfridayfriars.org.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE 50TH INT‛L EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
June 11-20, 2012
Two information nights have been scheduled for those interested in learning more
about our upcoming diocesan pilgrimage to Dublin, Ireland. Pilgrimage participants will
attend the 50th International Eucharistic Congress. All are welcome to attend one of the
following sessions:
• Wednesday, September 7, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Holy Family Cathedral, Classroom 2
• Thursday, September 8, 7:00–8:00 p.m., Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano, Rm D
Chaplains for this pilgrimage will be Fr. Gerald M. Horan, OSM, Vicar for Faith Formation
and Sr. Eymard Flood OSC, Vicar for Consecrated Life. For info please call 282-3114.
31ST ANNUAL POLISH AMERICAN DAY
Sunday, August 7
The Polish National Alliance, Orange County Lodge #3193, will host their 31st Annual
Polish American Day on August 7 at the Pope John Paul II Polish Center in Yorba Linda.
The event will begin with Holy Mass in Polish at 10:30 a.m. followed by dancing and
entertainment from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. Gates will open at 1:00 p.m. to the dance hall.
The Bob Patocka Orchestra, one of California’s finest polka bands, will provide music.
The Polania Polish Folk Dance Ensemble will perform Polish folk dances. Authentic
Polish food will be available throughout the day. Donation to the festival is $8 for adults,
senior’s $6, children ages 5 to 12 $3, and under 5 free with adult admission. For more
info call Patty Kobzi, 998-8222, or visit www.pna-znp.org/content/events/events.htm.
“An Expression of You”
FASHION SHOW
LUNCHEON
Saturday,August 13
12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.
St. Vincent de Paul Church
Tickets are $25 per person. For
more info please call Elizabeth Yeh
at 963-2701. Hosted by the Knights
of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary.
WEEKEND RETREAT
FOR SINGLE CATHOLIC
WOMEN WHO ARE SEEKING
THE MEANING OF LIFE
BY EXPLORING A CALL TO
BECOME A SISTER
August 26-28
Flintridge Sacred Heart
440 St. Katherine Drive
La Canada Flintridge
For more info contact Sr. Marcia
Krause, O.P. at mkrause@
msjdominicans.org or 510-502-5797.
COME AND SEE
Saturday, September 10
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Immaculate Heart Monastery
28210 Natoma Road, Los Altos Hills
RSVP at 650-948-2947
PARISH BULLETIN
Please submit requests two weeks
in advance of publishing date to
[email protected]. For
more info call Bulletin Editor Cindy
Turley at 846-3359x462.
To Our Bulletin Benefactors
Heartfelt thanks to those
businesses that have faithfully
supported the publishing costs of
this bulletin with their advertising.
We could not provide this service
without them. We know in turn
how much they appreciate the
patronage of our parish community.
Saint Bonaventure
Catholic Parish
16400 Springdale Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
714-846-3359, FAX 840-0480
[email protected]
www.saintbonaventureparish.org
Parish Center
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch Mon–Fri,12:00–1:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Sunday, 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Español, x340
Martes a Jueves, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Domingos, 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Pastoral Staff
Pastor Rev. Joseph Knerr
Parochial Vicars
Rev. Angelos Sebastian
Rev. Khoa Vo
Rev. Rod Keller, Retired, In Residence
Rev. John Block, Visiting
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil
English
5:00 p.m.
Vietnamese
6:30 p.m.
Sunday
Organ and Cantor
7:30 a.m.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word 9:00 a.m.
Adult Choir
10:30 a.m.
Contemporary Choir
12:00 p.m.
Spanish
1:30 p.m.
Life Teen
5:00 p.m.
1st and 3rd Sundays Sign Language
Weekdays
Monday-Friday
6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m.
Friday, (Vietnamese)
7:15 p.m.
Saturday
8:00 a.m.
Holy Days of Obligation as announced
Prayer & Devotion
Adoration of the Eucharist
Weekdays 7:00-8:15 a.m.
Saturdays 7:30-9:00 p.m.
24-hour adoration the 7th of each month
Morning Prayer: Weekdays 6:00 a.m.
Rosary: Weekdays 8:00 a.m.,
Saturday 7:30 a.m.
Deacons
Jim Andersen, Scott Ford, Son Hoang,
Vincent Tran
Rosary and Benediction
Wednesday, 6:45 p.m., (English)
First Friday, 6:45 p.m., (Vietnamese)
Bulletin Editor
Cindy Turley, x462
[email protected]
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Weekdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and
Saturdays after the 8:00 a.m. Mass
Business Manager
Nancy Cesar, 846-2447
[email protected]
Sacraments
Facilities Manager
Linda Garofalo, 840-2845
[email protected]
Anointing of the Sick, x0
Available anytime on request
Administered on the second Saturday of the
month at the 8:00 a.m. Mass
Facilities Scheduler
Celia Lee, x495
[email protected]
Baptism, x0
Contact the parish center.
Music Director
J. Wingate Greathouse, x497
[email protected]
Pastor's Secretary & Safety Manager
Phyllis Vecchione, x499
[email protected]
Receptionists, x0
Carol McDermott, Barbara Acciacca,
Fran Hay, Susan Robles
Safe Environment Coordinator
Carol McDermott, x461 or x0
[email protected]
Funerals and Bereavement, x479
Sr. Annunciata Murtagh, P.B.V.M.
Holy Orders & Religious Life, x499
Those discerning God’s call to priesthood,
diaconate or religious life call Fr. Joe Knerr
Marriage, x495
Contact Celia Lee at least six months prior
to proposed wedding date.
Reconciliation (Confession)
Saturdays 8:30 a.m., 3:30 and 8:00 p.m.
Thursdays before First Fridays 9:15 a.m.
Education & Formation
Adult Formation and Education, x478
[email protected]
Lynn Hearn, Director
Christian Initiation of Adults, x462
[email protected]
Cindy Turley, Secretary
Religious Education, 846-1187
[email protected]
Preschool through Jr. High
Laraine Soulé, Director
Debbie Doke, Assistant
Summer Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m. -12:00 noon
Afternoons vary, please call.
St. Bonaventure School, 846-2472
[email protected]
Kindergarten through 8th
Judy Luttrell, Principal
Jenny Strouse, Vice Principal
Colleen Hoffmann, Business Manager
Vietnamese Religious Education
V n Phòng Giáo Lý, x834
[email protected]
Theres Tran, L.H.C., Director
Youth Ministry, 840-6060
[email protected]
High School, Life Teen, Rite of Confirmation
Kelli Burr, Director
Miranda Montiel, Secretary
Office Hours: Sunday, 12:00-9:00 p.m.
Monday-Wednesday, 2:30-8:30 p.m.
Friday, 4:30-8:30
Parish Ministries
Eucharistic Ministry, x0
To the Sick and Homebound
H.O.P.E. Office, 846-3831
[email protected]
“Helping Other People Everyday”
Geraldine “Gerry” Saitta, Director
Emergency food and clothing
Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Pastoral Council, x305
[email protected]
Pastoral Visitation to the Sick, x0
Linda Wright, Coordinator
Prayer Line, x506
For daily remembrance of prayer needs
Respect Life
Ann Conway, Team Leader, 840-7523
Lynn Hearn, Coordinator, 846-3359x478