ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC PARISH
Costa Mesa, California
served by the Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael's Abbey
THE HERALD
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Dear Friends in Christ,
Joyous Easter Season greetings from the Norbertine Fathers and Sisters, and the staff, of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish.
This issue of THE HERALD highlights our beautiful Holy Week celebrations, includes an update from our SJB school, contains exciting special announcements, and lists upcoming activities and events.
The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Below is an article about the devotion.
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CHRISTUS RESURREXIT!
CHRIST IS RISEN!
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Here's a very nice video created by J Serra Catholic High School, highlighting their students who came into the Church at our Easter Vigil.
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RESURREXIT VERE!
INDEED HE IS RISEN!
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EVERY SATURDAY
11:20 AM
(Pacific Time)
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Pray the Rosary with our Norbertine Sisters
The holy Rosary is a powerful weapon.
Use it with confidence and you'll be amazed at the results.
-St. Josemaria Escriva
Register for Zoom Link:
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WEDNESDAY EVENINGS THROUGH JUNE 14
CATHOLICS INVADE THE BAR!
at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Huntington Beach
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THURSDAY, MAY 11
Young Adult Ministry
We are continuing with our 3 part series for Candlelight Adoration. Confession will be available during the holy hour. Afterwards, there will be fellowship off-site. The off-site location for community building will be announced at the event and texted to those registered in "The Heights" the day of.
Our current series is three talks on The Eucharist. Next month will be the 2nd talk.
1st Talk: The Eucharist: Its Institution and Life of the Church
2nd Talk: The Eucharist: The Center and Crowning Jewel of the Sacramental System
3rd Talk: The Eucharist: Twelve Baskets from Five Loaves - How to Get More Out of Receiving Communion
We hope to see you there and be sure to invite a friend!
"How many of you say: I should like to see His face, His garments, His shoes. You do see Him, you touch Him, you eat Him. He gives Himself to you, not only that you may see Him, but also to be your food and nourishment."
- St. John Chrysostom
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FRIDAYS,
MAY 12 & JUNE 9
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Bible Sharing
with our
Norbertine Sisters
St. John the Baptist Convent
2960 Mendoza Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Our Norbertine Sisters invite young women to a
Monthly Bible Sharing every 2nd Friday of the month.
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SUNDAY, MAY 14
HAPPY and BLESSED MOTHER'S DAY
to all our wonderful moms!
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Mother's Day Roses Event - May 13 and 14 . . . |
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FRIDAY, MAY 19
Family Night
Continue to celebrate the Easter season with us at our next Family Night!
The gathering is happening Friday, May 19th and is for all ages. Childcare will be available for kids 6 and under starting at 6pm in the Early Childhood Education Center. We will start with adoration in the church directly following daily Mass. At the beginning of Adoration we will hear a brief message from a Norbertine. Then, to end adoration we will pray a rosary and divine mercy chaplet with confessions available. The food for this Family Night will be potluck style so please bring a dish to share. Refreshments and dinner- ware will be provided by the parish. Otherwise, be sure to invite your friends to this family-friendly gathering at our wonderful parish community!
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MONDAY, MAY 29
Memorial Day
Special Schedule
Holy Hour: 7:45 to 8:45 am
Holy Mass: 9:00 am
No other Masses or devotions
No afternoon Adoration, Confessions or Triumph Prayer service;
parish office closed
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BAKER STREET BASH!
JUNE 9, 10, 11
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THANK YOU!
FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR BELOVED SJB PARISH!
Should you wish to sign up for online giving please click HERE
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SJB MOMS
Register Below
Did you know there are a wonderful group of Catholic mothers through the Family Ministry that meet on a monthly basis for fellowship and support? If you're a mother and are interested in having good, wholesome community with other Catholic moms, you should check out our moms' group! To sign up for the moms' group and receive more information: CLICK HERE.
If you simply have any questions, feel free to email the Mom's Group Coordinator (Beatriz Wright) at sjbmoms@sjboc.org.
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Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead at SJB School!
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April 26th Annual Family S.T.E.A.M. Night was a "hit"!
Dozens of hand-on” exhibits featuring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math dotted the school grounds.
Students, parents, and visitors enjoyed the displays - including Arcade Games, stop motion animation, robots, and an Art Walk – all while dining on a delicious dinner menu served up by our parish Knights of Columbus, followed by dessert from our students "pro-life" bake sale!
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INDEED . . .
Wonderful things continue to happen at
SJB School!
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Parents who would like to learn more about our school are encouraged to click the link below:
or call (714) 557-5060
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ON FACEBOOK
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Our goal is to reach 5,000 Page "Followers"!
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Help us get to 900 followers!
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SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL
Let's get to 1,600 subscribers in May!
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May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary |
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The tradition of dedicating the month of May to Our Lady is centuries old, dating back at least 700 years. Saint Pope Paul VI wrote an encyclical on the month of May, Mense Maio , focusing on the Virgin Mary. He wrote: We are delighted and consoled by this pious custom associated with the month of May, which pays honor to the Blessed Virgin and brings such rich benefits to the Christian people. Since Mary is rightly to be regarded as the way by which we are led to Christ, the person who encounters Mary cannot help but encounter Christ likewise.
In classic western culture, May was connected with the beginning of new life. This ancient belief led to May being associated with the motherhood of Mother Earth and thus to motherhood in general. It is for this reason that Mother’s Day is celebrated in May in many countries. This connection between May and motherhood led Christians to adopt May as the month of our Lady, the Mother of God and our heavenly Mother. She brought life into the world by giving birth to her Son, Jesus, who brought about a new spring.
May is normally part of the Easter season, the period of fifty days which lasts from Easter to Pentecost. During this time we celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection from the dead, a celebration which culminates with his Ascension to the Father and the sending of the Holy Spirit to the Church on Pentecost. It is a fitting time to dedicate to the Blessed Virgin Mary, to recall her intense joy over her Son’s Resurrection and the comfort and guidance she gave to the Apostles.
During the Easter season, Mary’s presence in the beginnings of the Church is emphasized. She was present in the first community of disciples. In Acts 1:14 , she was present with the Apostles in the upper room as they prayerfully waited for the descent of the Holy Spirit with hopeful expectation. As Pope St. John Paul II stated in Redemptoris Mater, “Mary was in the Upper Room, where the Apostles were preparing to take up this mission with the coming of the Spirit of Truth: she was present with them. In their midst Mary was “devoted to prayer” as the “mother of Jesus” (cf. Acts 1:13-14), of the Crucified and Risen Christ.” Her maternal presence was humble and discreet but fundamental. Among them, she acted as a guide, an exceptional witness of the mystery of Christ, a role she had since His conception and birth, as well as a model of true faith.
- excerpted from an article by Nada Mazzei.
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