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Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Times
Dear Parishiners,
Please see my Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Times Message where Jesus invites us to come to Him with our joys and struggles, our successes and burdens and our every need. And my thoughts on God's gift of Freedom and Liberty.
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Thank You Deacon Wayne and Family
As many of you may know Deacon Wayne Thompson, Rosa and their family have been a great part of our parish here at St. Nicholas since 1993 and they have made a family decision to relocate to Montana. Wayne and Rosa have been a great asset to us at St. Nicholas over the years, especially since Wayne’s ordination to the diaconate in 2009. They will be greatly missed because of the many ministries that he and Rosa have been involved in.
They will be moving in the middle of July and we wish them many blessings as they begin a new chapter in their lives. Please join me in thanking them for their profound presence and affect to all of us.
We are planning a drive by reception on Sunday July 12th at 2:00 p.m. Please drive through the parking lot and greet Wayne and Rosa without getting out of your car so that you can wish them well.
Fr. George P. Blais -
Sign-up for the Latest News
In light of all the rapid changes we are experiencing and the need for timely news updates, I encourage all Parishioners to visit our Flocknote page to sign-up for this very effective texting and emailing tool. With Flocknotes you will begin to receive the latest Saint Nicholas Announcements and Sunday Messages as they are released.
If you have a specific questions for us you can continue to use our on line Contact Us form.
And if you are new to the Parish, we invite you to call the Office to Register, 949-837-1090.
Thank you,
Father George -
Visit our Newsletter and Update Pages
Added to our website are Newsletter and Update features found on the Events/News page, where you can read or down load Father George and Staff's current Newsletters and COVID - 19 related Updates.
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Mass Intentions
Intentions for this month can be found on our Mass Intentions page. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at
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Welcome To Our New Parishioners!
Whether you are new to the Parish or visiting our area, seeking information on the Catholic Church, or if you’ve been away from the church for a long time, we warmly welcome you to Saint Nicholas Catholic Church. Our Welcome Prayer follows:
Father,
Inexhaustible source of life and
author of all good, we bless you and we
thank you for brightening our parish
community by your gift of
new members.
Grant that they may find in the life of this
larger family such inspiration that they will
continue to strive always for what is right
and good, and by your grace find their
purpose in God’s plan at Saint Nicholas
Community.
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Diocese of Orange Announcement
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, the Diocese of Orange has launched the Serve + Hope Helpline with the following announcement:"Many of us are facing very particular challenges at this time. As a Catholic community in the Diocese of Orange, we are here to serve you and want to make you aware of the new Serve Hope Helpline, 844-279-0105. If you are in need of food assistance, crisis counseling, or spiritual guidance and prayer, we welcome you to call the Serve Hope Helpline at 844-279-0105."
"Muchos de nosotros estamos enfrentando desafíos muy particulares en este momento. Como comunidad católica en la Diócesis de Orange, estamos aquí para servirle y queremos informarle sobre una nueva línea telefónica de ayuda llamada Serve Hope Helpline, el numero de telefono es 844-279-0105. Si necesita asistencia de comida, consejería de crisis, o apoyo espiritual y oración, le invitamos a que llame a la línea de ayuda de Serve Hope al 844-279-0105."
Learn more at: https://www.rcbo.org/group/serve-hope/
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CITY OF SAINTS SERIES FROMST. MICHAEL’S ABBEY
St. Michael’s Abbey has partnered with award winning director Charles Kinnane to bring us the unprecedented seven part series called the City of Saints. This is an incredible series where heaven and earth collide and everyday people are touched by God and the saints who work through the Norbertines to enrich our lives. These are real, true life stories that the Norbertine Priests have witnessed through their ministries.
To view this series go to http://cityofsaints.com/homepage-trailer.
There you will be prompted to sign up providing your name and email address. By doing this, you will receive exclusive access to all seven episodes.
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Message Concerning Email and Text Message Scams
It appears that some of our email and phone number lists have been hacked. If you received any email or phone text messages from Father George Blais or anyone else from the parish requesting assistance with money transfers, iTunes gift card purchases, or any other type of monetary support, PLEASE DISREGARD, these are scams. Always check with the office directly before responding to any such email to verify authenticity.
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Resumption of Public Mass
June 12, 2020
Dear Parishioners,
Our public Mass gatherings will resume with the 4:00 p.m. Mass on Sataturday June 13th with the regular Mass schedule. Please note that only 100 people will be allowed in the church for any Mass at this time. All attendees will be required to wear a mask or facial covering. We are in the process of setting up Live Stream of the Mass with a link from our website.
The dispensation to not attend Mass is still in place. If you are not feeling well or someone in your house is ill, if you are not comfortable being in a public setting at this time, or you are in the vulnerable category you can watch Mass on TV or the computer by livestream. We want everyone to remain safe and healthy as we move forward into Phase One of our reopening of the church.
Daily Mass will resume on Monday June 15th at the usual 7:00 and 9:00 morning Masses.
Please enter the church only through the center doors in front of the church on El Toro Road. Exit through the side doors to the large and small parking lot. The church will only be open during Mass times for the immediate future.
Please be patient and follow instructions as they are given as we move into this phase of reopening. We may have to adjust our plans as we resume our public Masses. Please be flexible, patient, and safe as we begin to experience the new norm.
Fr. George P. Blais -
Resumption of Reconciliation
June 5, 2020
Please see the updated Reconciliation schedule on our Reconciliation Page. -
Phase One GuidelinesJune 5, 2020
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we are preparing to enter Phase One of the reopening of our church, I am writing to you to give some guidelines about the process. I am both encouraged and anxious about moving forward because the Pandemic is still with us and will remain a threat for some time to come. Please be patient and understanding as we move forward slowly to a new normal. We must all be mindful and charitable in protecting the health and safety of one another. During this first phase, we will only be open for the celebration of Mass; and the church and chapel will not be open outside of these Mass times.
Please know that the dispensation to not attend Mass on Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation is being extended until further notice, so if you are not comfortable being in a public place, you may continue to watch Mass on TV or livestream it on your computer. If you are sick, have symptoms, or anyone in your household is ill or infected with the virus you are asked to stay home for the safety of others. There will be strict guidelines and procedures in place as we move forward. This letter is to inform you of these guidelines.
A maximum number of 100 people, following social distancing, will be allowed in the church at any Mass. Once we hit this number, we will not be able to accommodate any more people. Everyone will need to wear face coverings in order to enter the church. If you do not have a face covering, one will be provided for you. The use of hand sanitizers will be required as you enter the church and for the immediate future this will be administered by our greeters. All Holy Water fonts will be emptied and removed.
We will enter the church through the main center doors on El Toro Road. Please follow the instructions of the ushers who will be seating people for the first few weeks. The church has been marked off with tape to show the available places to sit. We will not have missalettes or hymnals in the pews. On the first weekend of Mass, we will hand a missalette to you when you enter the church which will be yours to take home and bring back each week. Please do not leave anything in the church when you leave.
We will not have an offertory procession, so we ask that you place your donation envelope or cash in the basket provided. We will not be holding hands during the Our Father and we will not be sharing the sign of peace with one another. Holy Communion will be distributed using social distancing. Please follow the instructions that will be explained before Holy Communion and observe the markings on the floor in order to keep safe distancing. Out of charity to all, I ask that you receive Holy Communion in the hand. If you desire to receive on the tongue, you will need to wait until all have received. Please know that with my vision impairment, I personally am not comfortable distributing on the tongue at this time, and out of charity to me and to those who might receive after you, I would prefer that you receive in the hand.
At the end of Mass, all will be asked to exit the church through the side transept doors leading to the parking lot. All pews and high contact areas will be sanitized after each Mass.
If we have more than 100 people arriving for Mass, we hope to have overflow seating in the Parish Center where a video feed of the Mass from the church would be projected on a large screen. Holy Communion would be brought to the hall.
We ask that anyone who is not a liturgical minister for the Mass that you are attending not enter the sacristy. Candles will not be available for sale or brought to the church for lighting. All candle stands will be removed.
Thank you once again for your patience and understanding as we work together to resume our celebrations of the Mass.
May God continue to bless us and may Mary, our Blessed Mother intercede for and with us.
Fr. George P. Blais -
Link to Press Release from theDiocese of Orange
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Financial Status Report Update, May 2020
The Parish Finance Council's Financial Status Report of April 2020 and most recent Collection and Expenes Trend for the period of July 2019 through April 2020 are made available to all parishioners. The Report and Graph reflect on the impact of COVID -19 on our parish operations.
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Christ Cathedral Services
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Places to Find Online Streaming of Daily Mass
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Reference and News Sources from Around the WorldYou can find a myriad of Catholic websites to facilitate your spiritual journey, to help with daily living and provide resource information at our Spiritual Resource Center . Simply click the following to access this helpful resources: /spiritual-resource-center
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Hos 8:4-7, 11-13Responsorial Psalm 115:3-4, 5-6, 7ab-8, 9-10Gospel Mt 9:32-38
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