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The Second Sunday in Lent
Dear Parishioners,
Please see my Second Sunday in Lent Message reminding us how this season of Lent is a time for us to make sacrifices so that God the Father, and Jesus His Son, can be transfigured in our eyes, mind, and heart.
Please also see my announcement below about the resumption of indoor masses and mass times
Fr. George P. Blais
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Pastoral Services Appeal 2021
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Dear Parishioners,
We are beginning a new year of the Pastoral Services Appeal. This year our parish assessment remains the same as last year, which is $113,000. A new program that has been added to this year’s PSA is funding of the Priest Pension Fund for our Diocesan Priests. This will save our parish $11,000 from our annual budget so it is like a decrease in our assessment. Last year our parish contributed $128,000.00 to the PSA and the parish received $15,000.00 in rebates.
We are putting the final touches on our Small Hall refurbishing and this project which was funded by rebates from the last two years will be complete by the end of March. We wanted to complete this project while no groups were able to utilize the building. It will be ready for use once we get the go-ahead to resume indoor gatherings.
Thank you to all who have participated in the PSA in the past and I invite and strongly encourage all to participate in this year’s appeal. Letters from the Diocese have been mailed to past supporters of the PSA. These letters explain this year’s appeal.
Included to the right is a Link to the Diocese video presentation for this year’s appeal.
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Thank you in advance for participating in this appeal and remember that every dollar above our assessment will be returned to the parish. Due to the continued pandemic and financial uncertainty, we will use our rebates to help balance our budget.
Please make your pledge online by using the PSA link below or fill out a Pledge Card that can be found in the church. Return the Pledge Card in the collect basket, drop it off at the Parish Office or mail it to the return address shown on the card.
Thank you for your continued support of the PSA and our parish.
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PSA Pledge Form Link
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Resuming Indoor Masses and New Mass Schedules
February 13, 2021
Dear Parishioners,
We resume indoor Masses on Saturday February 20th with the 4:00 Vigil Mass. We are allowed 25% capacity which is 187 people. Please enter through the main doors at the front of the church and exit through the doors in the transepts leading to the large and small parking lots. Remember to wear masks, keep physical distance from those not living in your house, use the automatic hand sanitizers provided at each entrance and remember to keep safe for the common good.
In order to facilitate a 25% capacity, we have added an 11:00 A.M. Mass on Sunday beginning February 21st. Our new weekend Mass schedule is; Saurday 4:00 P.M. Vigil in English, 6:00 P.M. Spanish Mass, Sunday 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 A.M. English and 4:00 P.M. Vietnamese.
We have also added a 7:00 A.M. Mass on Monday through Friday beginning on Monday February 22nd.
Please assist us in sanitizing the pews by not leaving anything behind in the pews.
Fr. George P. Blais
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We are excited to announce that Saint Nicholas Parisioners now have free access to premium video content from Word on Fire.
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Bishop Barron's Entire Digital Library Is Here
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PARISH SURVEY
The Diocese of Orange has agreed to participate in this study of parishioners at all parishes. This survey analyzes how parishioners view the needs and “culture” of their parish. This information becomes a tool to help identify a parish’s culture and can be used to help the diocese to understand the needs of a particular parish. All parishioners are invited to participate by clicking the link found at the bottom of this announcement. The survey takes about 20 to 30 minutes and is thought provoking. You are invited and encouraged to participate. Please click the following link to begin the survey. Thank you for your participation!
https://portal.catholicleaders.org/dmi/survey/kdyc3kd3c3
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Welcome Our New Youth Ministry Leader
Micah Olvera recently joined us as the Youth Minister and Confirmation Coordinator.
An asset to our Faith Formation community, Micah comes to St. Nicholas Church with many years of education and experience in Youth Ministry. If you would like to learn more about his background and dedication, please visit the Youth Ministry page.
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Note to SRE Parents
February 3, 2021
Dear Parents,
In the upcoming weeks, our students will be learning about the meaning of Lent and the many ways they can prepare themselves to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord on Easter Sunday. Lent begins this year on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17 and the Catholic Relief Service's (CRS) Rice Bowl Program is one way you and your family can prepare for Easter.
Parents, please watch your emails for information on classes and other important events; if you have any questions, please call the SRE Office, 949-837-7676.
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CRS Rice Bowl Program Returns for LentPlease join our parish by taking part in the Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) Lenten faith-in-action program which offers opportunities to engage daily
with the spiritual pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. We encourage every family to join this life-changing Lenten journey with a CRS Rice Bowl. During the 40 days of Lent, keep the Rice Bowl in a prominent place and make a sacrificial offering and offer prayers for the many vulnerable members of our global and local human family.
Rice Bowls will be available for pick up from the SRE Office during regular office hours or after weekday and Sunday Masses. – starting on the weekend of February 13 & 14. We ask that you please return the Rice Bowls to the SRE Office during the week of March 29 (Holy Week). The donations received will be forwarded to Catholic Relief Services for distribution among the needy in our world and local communities. We thank you In advance for your generosity.
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Popular Website Resources
Saint Nicholas Masses and Stations of the Cross Online
You can find a link to both Livestream and Video Recordings of Masses and Recordings of the Stations of the Cross on our Online Page. English, Spanish and Vietnamese language versions are available.
Contact Parish Office
If you have a specific questions for us please continue to use our online Contact Us form.
Flocknote Signups
In light of all the rapid changes we are experiencing and the need for timely news updates, all Parishioners are encouraged 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 Pastor's Messages as they are released.
Recent Pastor Messages and Updates
The Pastor's Messages and Update features, found on the Events/News page, is where you can read or down load Father George and Staff's current Messages and COVID - 19 related Updates.
Parish Financial Status Reports
The Parish's Financial Status Report of November 2020 is available to all parishioners.
Parish Finance Council Report
The Parish Finance Council offers a graph with explanation for the Ordinary Weekly Donations and expenses trend for the first 6 months of the current Fiscal Year, from July 2020 to December 2020
Mass Intentions
This month's intentions can be found on our Mass Intentions Page. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at
949-837-1090.
Priest Mass Schedules
The posting of the Priest Mass Schdules will resume once we are able to return to normal parish operations.
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Today's Readings
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Reading I Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28aResponsorial Psalm 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21Gospel Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
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Places to Find Online Streaming of Daily Mass
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From the Bishop
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Reference and News Sources from Around the World
You 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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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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