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A Message from Fathers Perez,
Stretenovic, and Starbuck about Movies
We hereby express to you our
concern about two movies that are being released this Christmas.
They are "Novelle" and "The Golden Compass". Both of these movies
are vehemently anti-Catholic and are being promoted with the intention
of attacking our Catholic faith. We want you to know that no
Catholic can attend either of these two movies with a clear conscience
or in good faith. To do so would be morally sinful and would
promote a cause inimical to our Catholic faith.
Yes, you are registered but
Several times lately I have been
faced with the difficulty of contacting parishioners whose names are in the database, but
their phone numbers are not
correct. Please be sure to update any changes to your
phone number or address. - Father Starbuck
Distribution of Literature
No publications or literature of
any kind is to be left anywhere on church or school property.
Parish Business Directory
List you business or even a side
business (sewing, babysitting, gardening, etc.) in the Parish Business
Directory free of charge.
Email to deanpaajanen@prodigy.net the Name/Type of business, address,
telephone number, email / web site, services offered, and any
additional information, (the size of the ad can 1 line up to 8 1/2"x
11"). You can also leave your information
on voicemail at (714) 331-5027 or pickup a form on the table in the
bookstore.
Chapel Candles
When lighting candles in the
Chapel, use the butane lighters. Please DO
NOT use
matches.
Modesty in Church
Out of respect for Our Lord,
we beg all to appear in
church modestly dressed. No shorts allowed. Ladies, heads
must be covered; skirts must cover the knee; no slacks or pants, low
cut or sleeveless tops. Your cooperation is evidence of your love
for Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and the House of God.
Communion Fast
Holy Communion may be
received only by Catholics
believing
themselves to be in the state of Sanctifying Grace, who are observing
at least one hour fast prior to reception of the Sacrament. We
are urged, however, to observe the fast from midnight, or at least 3
hours. While always welcome non-Catholics and those who do not
accept the traditional teachings of the Church in matters of faith and
morals, are NOT to receive Communion at this Mass.
Baptisms and Marriages
By appointment. Contact Fr.
Perez.
Flower Fund
Help decorate the altar by
donating to the flower
fund. Place your tax deductible contributions payable to the
Padre Pio Academy of OLHC, or cash in the flower box envelop into the
box (like a mail box) for Mass
intentions, not in the collection basket.
Collection
Please place cash (no coins) or
check (payable to Fr.
Perez, OLHC, or Our Lady Help of Christian) in the collection
basket. Save your canceled checks. Tax statements will be
issued in January.
Mass Requests
To request a Mass for someone or
some intention, take a
Mass intention envelope for the Mass intention holder on the South wall
of the vestibule. Follow the instruction on the box. Make
checks payable to Fr. Perez. Mass cards are available in the bookstore.
Bookstore
The Chapel Bookstore is open
after the Masses. Holy water,
veils, missals, blessed oil & wine, bulletins, books, and many
other religious articles are available.
Chapel Requests
No food or drink allowed.
When the Blessed Sacrament is exposed, genuflect on 2
knees
and bow. Otherwise, genuflect
with the
RIGHT knee touching the floor. Any literature left in the
bookstore for distribution must be
approved by Fr. Perez.
The cleaning of the chapel takes
place on Saturday between
9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Please plan any chapel activities you have to
take place after that time. The Altar Society is still in dire
need of volunteers to help clean the chapel. They have flexible
hours. Please let them know them know if you can help (even just
for one hour) and when you are available. No experience
necessary! They will train you. The sign up sheet is in the
bookstore or call Carmen Gonzalez at (714) 776-5388.
Help Save God's Innocent Unborn
Join us every Saturday after the
8:00 a.m. Mass
at St. Boniface Church in Anaheim to pray the Glorious mysteries of the
Rosary and the Joyful & Sorrowful at Planned Parenthood, 303 W.
Lincoln Ave., Anaheim (just east of Harbor Blvd. on the north side of
Lincoln) at 9:00 - 9:15 a.m. We very much need Spanish speaking
persons to minister to those who come to this killing mill.
Contact: Ken Fisher 714-491-2284 or Bill Hayes at 714-774-0342.
Partial Retreat Schedule for 2009
Society of St. Pius X, St.
Aloysius Camp / Retreat Center,
Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 354-7703.
Woman's schedule:
Oct 19-24, Dec 3-6.
Men's Schedule: Sep 28-Oct 3, Nov 2-7, Dec. 17-20.
Women and Men (3rd Order): Nov 16-20
Lord, I love the Beauty of Thy
House and the Place Where Thy Glory Dwells
We say this prayer at every
Mass. If you really mean what you pray, could you volunteer to
help clean the Lord's house? Show up on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and
join the faithful group that has been doing the cleaning for
years. We will welcome you men, women, and teenagers. Even
every other Saturday will help.
Thank you - The Altar Society.
Cell Phones
Please do not bring your
cellular telephones into the
Chapel, or at least, shut off your phone. Do not leave it on
vibrate mode.
Patronize our Parishioners
For family and children
portraits and weddings in your home, church, or on location call The
Photographers, Andy Tran & Al Lee at (714) 636-5434. They
have a large stock of beautiful scenic landscapes.
For after-school care, call
Rebecca Mendoza at (714)
897-1319 or (714) 331-5104. Flowers & Gifts - Visit Primrose
lane Flowers & Gifts at 13882 Newport Ave. #E, Tustin 92780 (714)
544-8522.
Traditional Catholic Phone Company
Sienna Communications offer
local and long distance, mobile
(wireless), internet access, and will donate a percentage of your
monthly bill to the Catholic or pro-life charity of your choice.
See the brochure in the bookstore or call Jim at Sienna Communications
at (877) 474-3662.
Kneeling after Communion
Please remain kneeling until the
chalices and the priest's fingers have been purified (ablutions).
Days of Fast & Abstinence
FAST - Catholics between 21-60 may have
but 1 full meal, then 2 smaller meals.
ABSTINENCE -
All Catholics at least 7 years of age may not take flesh meat, meat
gravy, or meat soup at any time.
PARTIAL
ABSTINENCE - Flesh meat may be taken at the principle meal only.