The Ascension of the Lord May 16, 2021

God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: A blare of trumpets for the Lord. Psalm 47

Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church Laguna Beach, CA

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Welcome to Our Parish

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION MASS SCHEDULE 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

PARISH STAFF

Susan Daley-Ministry Coordinator/Office Manager Ext. 8534 or susan@stcathchurch.org Lisa Marcus-Parish Administrator Ext. 8533 or lisa@stcathchurch.org Charles Stephenson-Director, Music Ministry

General Voicemail Box - Ext. 8531

CLERGY Rev. Pat Rudolph—Pastor Ext. 8532 or frpatrudolph@stcathchurch.org

Rev. Jaime Hernandez Diaz - Parochial Vicar Ext. 8535 or frjaime@stcathchurch.org

Rev. Gabriel Stack, O. Praem—Sunday Assistance

MISSION STATEMENT—We, the community of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, located within the larger, diverse and artistic seaside community of Laguna Beach, recognize and celebrate the uniqueness which is grounded in the sacred mysteries and traditions of the Roman Catho-lic Church and in the history and lives of our individuals, families and leaders. Built on these roots, and in order to see the world as God sees it, we commit ourselves to: being a welcoming sanctuary and a place of prayer and worship, nurturing, assisting, encouraging and serving all those in need, offering all generations opportunities for personal and communal growth, and, by these commitments, to honor our call to evangelization.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION On the First Friday of each month we gather in prayer and praise before the Blessed Sacrament. Following the 8 a.m. Mass and concluding at 8 p.m. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents of infants requesting information about Baptism may contact Father Pat in the parish office. Infant baptisms are celebrated on the second Saturday of the month.

CELEBRATION OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS At the time of death, a family member should contact the parish office, as soon as possible, to arrange the date and time for the Funeral Liturgy.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples must begin preparation for their Sacrament at least six months prior to their proposed wedding date. Please call the parish office for more information.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK The third Saturday of each month after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. In the event of serious illness or medical emergency, Anointing of the Sick and Eucharist may be arranged by contacting the parish office

CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Adults requesting information about full initiation and communion with the Roman Catholic Church (the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirma-tion) may contact the office for more info.—949-494-9701

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Monday through Friday following 8:00 a.m. Mass until 9:00 a.m. Saturday following 8:00 a.m. Mass until 9:30 a.m. Or by appointment

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA PARISH SCHOOL

(Transitional Kindergarten—8th Grade) 30516 So. Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Phone: (949) 494-7339 Fax: (949) 376-5752

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MORNING MASS

Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m.

SUNDAY EUCHARIST (MASS) Saturday: 5:00 p.m. (Sunday Vigil)

Sundays: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. Spanish

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ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CHURCH 1042 Temple Terrace Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Phone: (949) 494-9701 Fax: (949) 497-2610

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OFFICE HOURS Mon—Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fri 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Closed Saturday & Sunday

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Readings, Responsorial and Gospel

Reading 1 - Acts 1:1-11 In the first book, Theophilus, I dealt with all that Jesus did and taught until the day he was taken up, after giving instruc-tions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. He presented himself alive to them by many proofs after he had suffered, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. While meeting with them, he enjoined them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for “the promise of the Father about which you have heard me speak; for John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” When they had gathered together they asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” He answered them, “It is not for you to know the times or seasons that the Father has established by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” When he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight. While they were looking intently at the sky as he was going, suddenly two men dressed in white garments stood beside them. They said, “Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven.” Responsorial Psalm - Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 R. God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord. All you peoples, clap your hands, shout to God with cries of gladness, For the LORD, the Most High, the awesome, is the great king over all the earth. R. God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord. God mounts his throne amid shouts of joy; the LORD, amid trumpet blasts. Sing praise to God, sing praise; sing praise to our king, sing praise. R. God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord. For king of all the earth is God; sing hymns of praise. God reigns over the nations, God sits upon his holy throne. R. God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord. Reading 2 - Eph 1:17-23 Brothers and sisters: May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation result-ing in knowledge of him. May the eyes of your hearts be enlightened, that you may know what is the hope that belongs to his call, what are the riches of glory in his inheritance among the holy ones, and what is the surpassing greatness of his power for us who believe, in accord with the exercise of his great might, which he worked in Christ, raising him from the dead and seating him at his right hand in the heavens, far above every principality, authority, power, and dominion, and every name that is named not only in this age but also in the one to come. And he put all things beneath his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of the one who fills all things in every way. Gospel - Mk 16:15-20 Jesus said to his disciples: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned. These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons, they will speak new languages. They will pick up serpents with their hands, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not harm them. They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God. But they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through accompanying signs.

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Pastoral Services Appeal - 2021

Thank you to all who have supported the 2021 PSA campaign!

Goal: $83,000 Pledges: $87,912 Payments: $62,397 Balance: $25,515

(as of May 4, 2021)

If you have not yet participated in the 2021 campaign it is not too late. All payments above our $83,000 goal

are returned in full to the parish.

If you have questions about your participation please call Lisa Marcus at 949.494.9701 x8533

or email at lisa@stcathchurch.org

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Readings, Intentions, Saints & Special Observances

Please pray for the sick:

Mon: Tue: Wed: Frank Pezzlo (D) Thurs: David Kravitz (I) Fri: Anh Hong Chau (D) Sat: Patrick Cory (D) Sat 5:00: Luis Allen (D)

Intentions—8:00 a.m. Mass

Erin Bevacqua, Captain, USMC Evan Dineen, Major, USAF

Ryan Raffo, Lieutenant, USN

Pray for those in the Armed Forces:

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Ascension of the Lord; World Communications Day; Shavuot (Jewish observance) begins at sundown Tuesday: St. John I Thursday: St. Bernardine of Siena; Julian Calendar Ascension Friday: St. Christopher Magellanes and Companions Saturday: St. Rita of Cascia; Vigil of Pentecost

Malea Anderson Ed Johnson Byron Beam Teresa Johnson Rona Benjamin Lauriann Meyer Charles Cambruzzi Pola Munoz Jakie Canali Hiroko Nishimaya Rick Ciaccio Zachary Quick Myrla Clark Anthony Ramairez Jim Cook Richard Robertson Conor Davis Karen Schaeffer Therese Davis Ann Shea Sarah Delacruz Joseph Stan Danny DelCastillo Halina Stanaland Laura Ewing Regine Stanaland Ruby Garcia Burton Swann Diane Gendron Francis Szeibert Patricia Gonzalez Virginia Thomas Linda Griffith Aria Tremblay Katie Head Richard Watson Mike Helin Mary Hobson

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15

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Ministries

MINISTRY DIRECTORY

Altar Servers Susan Daley 494-9701, x8534 Extraordinary Ministers Susan Daley 494-9701, x8534 Extraordinary Ministers To Sick & Homebound Susan Daley 494-9701, x8534 Homeless Shelter Dinners Lisa Staight 949-852-4442 Jovenes Para Cristo Sebastian Mejia 949-525-5089 Victoria Ramirez 949-202-9410 Lectors Susan Daley 494-9701, x8534 Life, Justice and Peace Beth Healy bethhealy87@gmail.com Men’s Fellowship Joe Bevacqua 714-747-3122 Music Charles Stephenson charles.stphnsn@gmail.com Prayer Line Parish Office 494-9701 Religious Education Parish Office 494-9701 RCIA please leave message 494-9701 Sacristans Susan Daley 494-9701, x8534 Sick & Homebound Parish Office 494-9701 Ushers Susan Daley 494-9701, x8534 Women’s Council Stephanie Andrews stephanie.andrews@cox.net Ministry Coordinator: Susan Daley, 494-9701, x8534 or susan@stcathchurch.org

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Lecturas

Primera lectura - Hch 1, 1-11 En mi primer libro, querido Teófilo, escribí acerca de todo lo que Jesús hizo y enseñó, hasta el día en que ascendió al cielo, después de dar sus instrucciones, por medio del Espíritu Santo, a los apóstoles que había elegido. A ellos se les apareció después de la pasión, les dio numerosas pruebas de que estaba vivo y durante cuarenta días se dejó ver por ellos y les habló del Reino de Dios. Un día, estando con ellos a la mesa, les mandó: “No se alejen de Jerusalén. Aguarden aquí a que se cumpla la promesa de mi Padre, de la que ya les he hablado: Juan bautizó con agua; dentro de pocos días ustedes serán bautizados con el Espíritu Santo”. Los ahí reunidos le preguntaban: “Señor, ¿ahora sí vas a restablecer la soberanía de Isra-el?” Jesús les contestó: “A ustedes no les toca conocer el tiempo y la hora que el Padre ha determinado con su autoridad; pero cuando el Espíritu Santo descienda sobre ustedes, los llenará de fortaleza y serán mis testigos en Jerusalén, en toda Ju-dea, en Samaria y hasta los últimos rincones de la tierra”. Dicho esto, se fue elevando a la vista de ellos, hasta que una nube lo ocultó a sus ojos. Mientras miraban fijamente al cielo, viéndolo alejarse, se les presentaron dos hombres vestidos de blan-co, que les dijeron: “Galileos, ¿qué hacen allí parados, mirando al cielo? Ese mismo Jesús que los ha dejado para subir al cielo, volverá como lo han visto alejarse”.

Salmo Responsorial - R. Entre voces de júbilo, Dios asciende a su trono. Aleluya. Aplaudan, pueblos todos, aclamen al Señor, de gozos llenos; que el Señor, el Altisimo, es terrible y de toda la tierra, rey supremo. R. R. Entre voces de júbilo, Dios asciende a su trono. Aleluya. Entre voces de júbilo y trompetas, Dios, el Señor, asciende hasta su trono. Cantemos en honor de nuestro Dios, al rey honremos y cantemos todos. R. R. Entre voces de júbilo, Dios asciende a su trono. Aleluya. Porque Dios es el rey del universo, cantemos el mejor de nuestros cantos. Reina Dios sobre todas las naciones desde su trono santo. R. R. Entre voces de júbilo, Dios asciende a su trono. Aleluya. Segunda lectura - Ef 1, 17-23 Hermanos: Pido al Dios de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, el Padre de la gloria, que les conceda espíritu de sabiduría y de revela-ción para conocerlo. Le pido que les ilumine la mente para que comprendan cuál es la esperanza que les da su llamamiento, cuán gloriosa y rica es la herencia que Dios da a los que son suyos y cuál la extraordinaria grandeza de su poder para con nosotros, los que confiamos en él, por la eficacia de su fuerza poderosa. Con esta fuerza resucitó a Cristo de entre los muer-tos y lo hizo sentar a su derecha en el cielo, por encima de todos los ángeles, principados, potestades, virtudes y domi-naciones, y por encima de cualquier persona, no sólo del mundo actual sino también del futuro. Todo lo puso bajo sus pies y a él mismo lo constituyó cabeza suprema de la Iglesia, que es su cuerpo, y la plenitud del que lo consuma todo en todo.

Evangelio - Mc 16, 15-20 En aquel tiempo, se apareció Jesús a los Once y les dijo: “Vayan por todo el mundo y prediquen el Evangelio a toda crea-tura. El que crea y se bautice, se salvará; el que se resista a creer, será condenado. Éstos son los milagros que acompañarán a los que hayan creído: arrojarán demonios en mi nombre, hablarán lenguas nuevas, cogerán serpientes en sus manos, y si be-ben un veneno mortal, no les hará daño; impondrán las manos a los enfermos y éstos quedarán sanos”. El Señor Jesús, después de hablarles, subió al cielo y está sentado a la derecha de Dios. Ellos fueron y proclamaron el Evangelio por todas partes, y el Señor actuaba con ellos y confirmaba su predicación con los milagros que hacían.

Lecturas y Noticias

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura — Jesús se elevó en presencia de los dis-cípulos (Hechos 1:1-11). Salmo — Entre voces de júbilo, Dios asciende a su trono (Salmo 47 [46]). Segunda lectura — Dios Padre sentó a Jesús a su derecha en los cielos (Efesios 1:17-23) o Efesios 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]. Evangelio — Jesús fue llevado al cielo después de pedir a sus discípulos que fueran por todo el mundo proclamando el Evangelio (Marcos 16:15-20). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: La Ascensión del Señor; Jornada Mundial de las Comunicaciones Sociales; Shavuot (festividad judía) empieza al atardecer Martes: San Juan I Jueves: San Bernardino de Siena; La Ascensión en el calendario juliano Viernes: San Cristobal Magallanes y compañeros Sábado: Santa Rita de Casia; La Vigilia de Pentecostés

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Hch 19:1-8; Sal 68 (67):2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Martes: Hch 20:17-27; Sal 68 (67):10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Miércoles: Hch 20:28-38; Sal 68 (67):29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Jueves: Hch 22:30; 23:6-11; Sal 16 (15):1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Viernes: Hch 25:13b-21; Sal 103 (102):1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Sábado: Hch 28:16-20, 30-31; Sal 11 (10):4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Domingo: Vigilia: Gn 11:1-9 o Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b o Ez 37:1-14 o Jl 3:1-5; Sal 104 (103):1-2, 24, 35, 27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Día: Hch 2:1-11; Sal 104 (103):1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 o Gal 5:16-25; Jn 20:19-23 o Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15

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Nuestros bautizos de infantiles en español están programados contactando la oficina parroquial. (949)494-9701. Los padres deben ser miembros de la parroquia de Santa Catalina y los padres necesitan venir a la oficina de la parroquia para la aplicación Bautismal. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta o necesita información adicional, por favor contáctenos al (949) 494-9701.

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