Chapel: 314 Marine Avenue • Balboa Island, CA 92662-1206 msgr.lbaird@sjvchapel.net Parish Office: 1111 Bayside Drive, Suite 186, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 (949) 432-5494

Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 4 p.m. / Friday 8 a.m. - Noon Web site: www.sjvchapel.net

Administrator: Reverend Monsignor Lawrence J. Baird, P.A. Deacon Patrick Bartolic

THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT March 4, 2018

Sunday Eucharist Saturday Vigil ..………....5:00 p.m.

Sunday…..8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Weekday Eucharist Monday through Friday.….7:45 a.m.

Holy Day Eucharist Holy Day……..…...….7:45 a.m.

Rosary Monday through Friday…..7:15 a.m.

Eucharistic Adoration The fourth day of every month unless the fourth day falls on Sunday

or a national holiday. Sacrament of the Sick

In the event of a serious illness or a medical emergency, Monsignor Baird should be contacted immediately so that the Sacraments of the Church

may be celebrated. Funerals

At the death of a loved one, please notify Monsignor Baird so that a date and time for the Funeral Liturgy may be arranged.

Sacrament of Matrimony Registration and preparation are required. Please contact the parish office six months in advance of desired wedding date. At least one member of the engaged couple must

be a practicing Catholic and a member of the Chapel at least one year prior to the wedding date.

Baptisms Baptisms are usually scheduled for the second Sunday of every month.

Sacramental preparation is requested for parents and Godparents. A Godparent must be a practicing and confirmed Catholic and, if married,

married in the Church. Communion to the Sick

Please call the parish office to arrange.

Altar Servers

Julie Kelly Bereavement Ministry

Alanna Psomas Eucharistic Ministers

Dick Dickson Knights of Columbus

Ted Barry Lectors

Carrie Young Larry Di Sano

Music Lawrence Kolakowski, Director

lkolakowski@sjvchapel.net Respect Life Linda Chaix

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (949) 673-3775 x7

Ushers Gary Jennison

Wedding Coordinator Diane Lewis

Women’s Guild Dianne Jones

READINGS FOR THE WEEK MARCH 5 - MARCH 11

THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT

First Reading — God gives the law through Moses. (Exodus 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]) or Exodus 17:3-7

Psalm — Lord, you have the words of everlasting life. (Psalm 19) or Psalm 95

Second Reading — We proclaim Christ crucified. (1 Corinthians 1:22-25) or Romans 5:1-2, 5-8

Gospel — Many began to believe in Jesus’ name when they saw the signs he was doing. (John 2:13-25) or John 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]

Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21

MONSIGNOR’S

MESSAGE

50/50 DRAWING CHAPEL SUNDAY,

MARCH 25 Please help us support Catholic Education by purchasing a raffle ticket. $10,000 (less taxes) goes to the winner and $10,000 goes to Catholic scholarships. All you need to do is buy a ticket for $100. Only 200 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be held on Palm Sunday, March 25, after the 10:00 a.m. Mass and the winner need not be present. Be sure to send in your checks as soon as possible as every year we sell out. For any questions, please contact ERIN GRAASS at (949) 375-1293.

MANY THANKS to NANCY CHAIX and BEVERLY SOBRASKE who co-chaired our wonderful Mardi Gras Party and thanks also to all of our Chapel volunteers.

MONSIGNOR BAIRD

“WE ARE ONE” 2018 PASTORAL SERVICES APPEAL

Thank you to the families who have already pledged to support the mission of the Church to teach, preach, minister and serve in the name of

Jesus through their financial contribution to the 2018 Pastoral Services Appeal. If you have not yet made your pledge, you may do so by mailing your pledge envelope or putting it in the collection.

REST IN PEACE

MARGARET JOAN RABUN

DAY OF RECOLLECTION CHAPEL

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 FATHER CLAUDE WILLIAMS, O.Praem., Parochial Vicar at St. John the Baptist Church in Costa Mesa, will lead the annual Lenten Morn-

ing of Recollection. Beginning with the 7:45 a.m. Mass, the retreat will continue with light refreshments and an inspirational talk. The pro-gram will conclude with the Sacrament of Reconciliation offered by three priests. Please invite your friends to join in. No reservations are needed. A free-will offering will be taken.

FINAL 2017 PASTORAL SERVICES APPEAL REPORT:

Goal----------------------$65,000.00 Amount Pledged------$130,109.47 Amount Paid-----------$131.054.47 % Paid-------------------100.66% Total Rebate-----------$66,054.47 Pledges-----------------154

ST. PATRICK’S PARTY OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CHURCH

SATURDAY, MARCH 17 The party will begin at 6:00 p.m. in O’Donnell Hall

and Father Doherty Plaza and will feature traditional Irish fare of corned beef and cabbage, Irish coffee, beer and wine. There will also be prize raffles, live music by “The Rovers Three”, and Sing-A-Longs. Presale tickets will be sold following all Masses. Prices are $15 per adult, $5 per child (under age 16), and $35 per family.

“REJOICE MY SOUL”

THE 5 TENORS CHRIST

CATHEDRAL THURSDAY, MARCH 8

This event begins at 7:00 P.M. All proceeds will be given to aid the works of the Missionaries of the Poor. Tickets are Adult $15, Child $10, and Family $30. Please visit https://ivetenors.eventbrite.com or call (714) 282-6035 to purchase tickets.

CHRIST CATHEDRAL DRAMA SERIES “THE PASSION

ACCORDING TO SAINT LUKE”

CHRIST CATHEDRAL FREED THEATER

MARCH 16 - 18

Tickets are available online at www.ccdramaseries.com or by calling (714) 282-3045.

PACIFIC CHORALE “ST. JOHN

PASSION” BY J.S. BACH

OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS

CHURCH SATURDAY, MARCH 10

8:00 P.M. Tickets available at

www.pacificchorale.org

HOLY LAND GIFTS

CHAPEL SATURDAY

AND SUNDAY MARCH 10-11

Be ready to enjoy and purchase beautiful items from the Holy Land next weekend.

LADIES: HAVE YOU LOST A RING IN THE PAST YEAR? If so, please call JOAN DICKENSON at (714) 504-4008.

Your prayers may have been answered!

FISH FRY ST. JOACHIM CATHOLIC CHURCH,

COSTA MESA EVERY FRIDAY IN LENT

The Knights of Columbus invite everyone to their Weekly Fish Fry on Friday evenings during Lent at Nevin Hall from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. A full dinner (entrée, fries, coleslaw, bread and lemonade) is $8 for adults and $5 for kids. A la carte is also available and all are invited.

With Guest Speaker ...

Pastoral Ministry Institute, Diocese of Orange

Retired Instructor, Theology and Philosophy

This Thursday evening ...................... March 8 7:30 - 9:00 PM ..(Doors open 7:15 PM).. O’Donnell Hall

All parishioners invited ......................... Open to the public No admission charge ….... Free-will offering at the Door

For more information, contact Greg Kelley, OLMC Director of Adult Education and Faith Formation at (949) 645-4540

OLMC Monthly Speaker Series 2018 Catholic Continuing Education for all Adults

“What a joy to remember that she is our Mother! Since she loves us and knows our weakness, what have we to fear?” - St. Therese of Lisieux