Lighthouse at 9th Street, Pacific Grove, California 93950 Office 146 8th Street, Telephone 655-4160 ~Fax 440-7450

Email: stangelachurch@stangelamerici.org

www.stangelamericipacificgrove.org

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm (open during lunch hour) Closed Saturday Open Sunday 9:00am to 1:30pm

PARISH STAFF

Fr. Seamus O’Brien, Pastor Office Ext 22 Rectory Ext 10 Fr. Miguel Grajeda, Vicar of Clergy, In Residence Deacon David Ford Tommy Gomez, Maintenance Manager Ext 27

Jeannette Marrujo, Office Manager/Bookkeeper Ext 23

Jordan Lewis, Director of Faith Formation and Liturgy Coordinator Ext 25 Lana Poklad, Director of Liturgical Music and Choir Ext 26 Betsy Messman, SOAR & EM to the Homebound Ext 24 Lorie Ford, Parish Secretary Ext 20

Heather Diaz, Preschool Director — 372-3555

St Vincent de Paul Help Line — 915-0415

BAPTISM Call the Parish Office, 655-4160

FAITH FORMATION K-8 Weekly Youth Classes, First Communion,

Confirmation, Small Christian Communities Contact: Jordan Lewis jordan@stangelamerici.org

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)

FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC OR COMPLETING THEIR SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION Call Barbara Wright–277-9186

MARRIAGES*

Call the parish office-655-4160, ext 20 *Begin instruction six months before the intended date of the wedding.

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 5:00 pm Vigil Mass Sunday: 8:00 am; 10:00 am; 12 noon Tues - Sat: 8:00 am

RECONCILIATION: Saturday, 4:00 pm—4:45 pm

Or by appointment any time

Parish Registration Form Please fill out the form below and place it in collection basket or return it to parish office.

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OUR PARISH COMMUNITY MISSION STATEMENT

We, the family of St. Angela Merici, a welcoming community with a rich heritage, live out our Baptismal call to become the Body of Christ through Eucharist, Evangelization and Stewardship.

“Whoever Loves Me Will Keep My Word, And My Father Will Love Them, And We Will Come To Them And Make Our Dwelling With Them.” John 14:23

MAY 26th, 2019 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Readings for May 27th to June 2nd

Tuesday

Acts 16:22-34 Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde - 3, 7c-8 Jn 16:5-11

Wed Acts 17:15, 22—18:1 Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14 Jn 16:12-15

Thursday

Acts 18:1-8 Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 Jn 16:16-20

Friday Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16 Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 Lk 1:39-56

Saturday Acts 18:23-28 Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10 Jn 16:23b-28

Sunday Acts 1:1-11 Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23 Lk 24:26-53

Mon Acts 16:11-15 Ps 149:1b-6a and 9b Jn 15:26—16:4a

Tues 05/28

11:00am 1:30pm 7:00pm

Small Christian Community

SVDP Food Pantry Small Christian Community

Lib SmHall Lib

Wed 05/29

7:00pm

Last Meeting for RCIA

Vic

Thurs 05/30

1:30pm 6:00pm

SVDP Food Cupboard

Choir

SmHall Ch

Fri 05/31

8:30am

Adoration of the

Blessed Sacrament

Ch

Sunday 06/02

10:00am 5:00pm

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Last Confirmation Meeting

Ch Hall

Mon 05/27

Memorial Day!

Parish Office and St. Angela Merici Preschool

CLOSED

Sat 06/01

8:30am- 1:00pm

Our Lady of Fatima Rummage Sale

LgHall

This week at St. Angela Merici

Food Commodities Monday, June 3rd, 2019 9:30-10:30am Small Hall

This government program provides non-perishable food, produce and sometimes meat to qualifying

low-income individuals and families.

If you fall into an income level of up to $1485.00 a month for an individual; up to $2002.50 for a two person household, and on up for large families, we

encourage you to use this program-the food is great. If you do not fall in this income bracket, please cut this ad out and pass it along to someone who might benefit

from this program!

Questions? Please call Pat 657-4297

PLEASE REMEMBER

The parish office and St. Angela Merici Preschool will be closed in observance of Memorial Day tomorrow Monday, May 27th!

Tomorrow Monday, May 27th is Memorial Day Holiday!

Let us remember, honor, and keep in prayer the men and women and their

families who have served our Country.

40+ SINGLES MEETING Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 7:00pm in the Small Hall

We are St. Angela’s parishioners, single or single again, who are interested in making new friends,

taking part in social activities, sharing opportunities for spiritual growth and becoming involved in volunteer projects that will benefit our parish,

our community and ourselves.

If you have thought about joining us, come to this Month’s meeting where we will be planning our

next I-HELP dinner for homeless men (Thursday, June

13th). Sunday dinners, movie nights and other activities including our monthly hike.

Call David 582-7951 or Ellen 375-2379

CONGRATULATIONS 2019 St. Angela’s Preschool Graduates of the Dolphin Class!

Our current selection for discussion is the book, Underground Railroad, by Colson Whitehead.

Next month’s book discussed will be

A Spark of Light, by Jodi Picoult.

Anyone interested in joining us is MOST welcome.

Questions? Phone Pat at 657-4297

Loving God,

We thank you for the gift of education.

We thank you for your love which shines through teachers. We thank you for the blessings of those

who assist us in our studies.

Please bless all of those who are graduating this year: Strengthen them in their

new pursuits and encourage them in their new challenges.

May your Holy Spirit inspire them so that

All they do, they do for you – that their actions, thoughts, and the fruits of their labors may

be always used to continue building Your Kingdom and living the call of the

Gospel in today’s world. Amen

Confirmation students will meet for their last class on Sunday, June 2nd, at 5:00p.m. in the Vic House.

Students celebrate Confirmation on Sunday, June 9th at the

10:00 a.m. Mass.

Be sure to watch in the Sunday bulletins over the summer months for information

as to the dates in the Fall that Faith Formation classes, First Holy Communion,

Confirmation and RCIA classes will once again begin.

The Saint Angela Merici Book Club will meet

Monday, June 10th at 7:00pm in the Small Hall

CONGRATULATIONS to all our Graduates!

Consider being involved! We miss you and the gifts you have! Whether you are interested in serving, connecting with others, worshipping, giving, or growing spiritually, we offer many opportunities for adults of all ages, and youth, to choose from. This bulletin along with our website is the best source of information for those wanting to engage.

Our liturgical ministries utilize the talents and gifts that God has given our community to the fullest extent. Whether participation is through “behind the scenes” preparation and planning or through a public role of service within the Mass, parishioner contributions help our liturgies to be truly life-giving celebrations. Please prayerfully consider joining one of these ministries: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - along with the priest and on occasion, deacon, assist with the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ to the assembly during Mass. Training is provided. Qualifications for the ministry include: • Must be a practicing Catholic and fully initiated (Baptized, Confirmed, and First Holy Communion) • Registered parishioner of St. Angela Merici • 16 years or older with a mature demeanor and a willingness to serve fellow parishioners • Attend scheduled training and ongoing formation opportunities

LECTORS/READERS - proclaim the Word of the Lord during Mass. Therefore, they must be comfortable with public speaking, and proficient with diction, enunciation, pronunciation, and projection. Training is provided along with ongoing faith formation opportunities.

GREETERS (Hospitality Ministers) - Following Christ’s example of welcoming all with open arms, our hospitality ministers open doors and warmly greet all that come to worship with us. Responsibilities may include (but not limited to): • Greeting and assisting parishioners • Passing baskets during the offertory • Guiding parishioners during Communion • Cleaning up the Church before the next Mass • Distributing handouts including the bulletin Interested individuals and families should be hospitable, have an ability to see the needs of others and respond to them, and be welcoming. Contact Jordan in the Parish Office.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA RUMMAGE SALE

Saturday, June 1st, 2019

Our Lady of Fatima is holding a Rummage Sale on Saturday, June 1st, from 8:30am-1:00pm in the parish hall.

All are welcome!

SAVE the DATE St. Angela Merici Dinner Auction

& Golf

FUN EXCITING

Our 22nd Anniversary Edition Friday, September 6th

Golf Event – Laguna Seca Golf Ranch Dinner & Auction - Wedgewood Weddings Event Center at Palo Corona Regional Park

(formerly Rancho Cañada).

Theology on Tap Wednesday, May 29th, 6:30PM London Bridge Pub, 256 Figueroa Street (at the foot of Wharf 2),

Our speaker this month will be Thomas R.

Lukes. He is the author of God Incidents—True Stories of God Working in the Lives of Catholics.

He will be sharing how the book came about including God’s answer to his prayer, “Do you

want me to write this book?”

He will explain what a God incident is and who the storytellers are. In addition, he will be reading

a short story from Fr. Mike Miller titled, The Hitchhiker.

Mr. Lukes will be signing and selling his book after the talk. Money raised will go to support Catholic education in the Diocese of Monterey.

Join us for interesting and enlightening

conversation as we delve deeper into our faith and enjoy dinner with friends. All are welcome!

Join Monterey Theology on Tap on Facebook!

You Can also send questions to Deacon Warren Hoy at

whoy@dioceseofmonterey.org. We hope to see you there!

Have you enrolled your child at

St. Angela Merici Preschool?

ENROLL FOR FALL 2019

If you wish a tour and/or to enroll your child, please call

the preschool office at (831) 372-3555

Do you like to play cards, dominoes, table games

and/or do puzzles?

A small group had lunch and learned a new game on Monday,

May 13th. We played a version of Mexican Train called Chicken

Foot. It was so much fun that we are going to try another game

day on Monday, June 10th at 11:30 a.m. in the parish hall. All

ages are welcome. It will be a potluck and you are invited to

bring your favorite game. Please RSVP to Betsy Messman,

betsy@stangelamerici.org or call the

parish office 831-655-4160.

Memorial Day Mass

There will be a Memorial Day Mass, May 27th at 10a.m, in the Santa Rosalia

Chapel at San Carlos Cemetery, 729 Fremont St., Monterey. We will remember all the faithful departed and offer special prayers for those who have served our

country. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served following the Mass.

Next weekend, June 1st and 2nd, there will be a special collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign and

the Catholic University of America . This campaign connects people with Christ, here and around the world in

developing countries, through the internet, television, radio, and print media. Fifty percent of funds

collected remain in our diocese to fund local communication efforts.

Your support helps spread the gospel message! To learn more: www.usccb.org/ccc.

Congratulations to our First Holy Communion children and their families!

COME CELEBRATE with us! Students of our parish will be celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, June 9th, 2019 at the 10:00am Mass.

Please join us and mark your calendars to join us and come welcome and

congratulate these students and their families.

A BIG THANK YOU and many blessings

to all our wonderful catechist

teachers, volunteers, and Jordan, our Faith Formation

Director!

This year has been a blessed year and all have grown in their Catholic

Faith, had fun and in their fundraising helped others in our Community.

Tues 05/28

8:00am

+

Paul Smith - Manus Donahue

Wed 05/29

8:00am

Ernie Hazard - Marianne Powers

Fri. 05/31

8:00am

+

Linn Brady

Sat. 06/01

8:00am 5:00pm

+ + +

Eddie DaSilva Msgr. Philip F. Maxwell Frank Klahn - Mom

Sun 06/02

8:00am 10:00am 12:00pm

+ + + + + +

Mr. Patrick (Paddy) Maher - Community of St. Angela Merici Poor Souls in Purgatory - Oven Family Peter, Angela, Eleanor & Jack Balesteri Mary Rodrigues - Connie and Eli Emily Cabral - Catholic Daughters Eddie DaSilva - Fernanda Moitoso

Thurs 05/30

8:00am

+

Charlotte Copley - Pat Nickerson

Sat. 05/25

8:00am 5:00pm

+ + +

Fr. Robert Schwarz Manuel Soares - Afdes Salinas Eddie DaSilva - Joe and Jenny Lacerda

Sun 05/26

8:00am 10:00am 12:00pm

+ + + + +

The Patrick & Natalie Runnels Family - Lewis Peter, Angela, Eleanor and Jack Balesteri Martin Senn - Robert Gumerlock Mary & Jose Amaral - AnnaMarie Amaral Silva Victoria & Antonio Amaral-AnnaMarie Amaral Silva Mary & Francisco Machado - AnnaMarie Amaral Silva

Alex, Rachael and Family Matias Alessandro Avalas

Maria Andrade David Avnaim Sharon Bandy

Debra BrauGeorge Brewster

Gabrielle Canadas Michael Carlos Corey D’Angelo

Angelica De Sando Rosa Diaz

Michael Dicus Julie Forrest

Valeska Gallagher Jose Roberto Gomez

Stephanie Hansen William Hovis

Joshua Karanis Enrigue Lopez

Brian Maas Jaime McGuire Blanca Ochoa Mario Ochoa Valeria Ochoa Diana Ochoa

Corey O’Halloran William Parham Valeria Rangel

Mandi Stenstrom Eric Van Patton

Please keep in prayer

Mass Intentions for the week of May 25th through June 2nd

If someone has erroneously been removed, please do not hesitate to

call the parish office. To add back on the prayer list or to add

anyone you wish prayers for, or to remove someone from the prayer list we ask that you call the parish office

at 831-655-4160.

Bulletin No. 913160 St. Angela Merici Pacific Grove, CA (831) 655-4160 Contact: Lorie Ford Special Instructions: