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Blessing Of The Hazel Wright Organ

Bishop Kevin W. Vann blessed Christ Cathedral’s Hazel Wright Organ on Friday, June 10 during a special ceremony that included music, a 100-person choir and biblical readings. Pope Francis also sent a special apostolic blessing from Rome. The day also featured a special appearance from Josep Solé Coll, principal organist of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City and organist for the liturgical celebrations of Pope Francis.

“The purpose of music in the liturgy is, above all and before all else, to give glory to God and to lead us to holiness,” said Bishop Vann, who played organ while growing up in Springfield, Illinois. “Thus, the music of the organ wonderfully expresses the new song that Scripture tells us to sing to the Lord.”

Restoration of the Hazel Wright Organ, which is the world’s fifth largest, was finished earlier this year. It cost $3 million and took nearly a decade. The process included sending the complex instrument to Italy for a full restoration, individual tuning of every pipe, and adding temperature controls to the cathedral.

Christ Cathedral Campus Hosts Successful Diaper Drive

The Christ Cathedral campus hosted its annual Diaper Drive Thru Drop-Off on Friday, June 10, an event organized by HomeAid Orange County with help from corporate sponsors. Participants drove onto the campus, some in large trucks, to bring boxes of diapers and other supplies

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A few groups also made structures out of diaper boxes that were themed.

Adoration Chapel

Will you come spend an hour with me? The 24-hour Adoration chapel will be open on Wednesday, June 29, St. Angela Merici Church, 585 S. Walnut St. Brea. More information will be available at the church over the weekend of June 26, or email adoration. chapel@stangelabreachurch.org. o register, visit https://adorationpro.org/angelabrea

Our Lady Of Fatima Parishioners Participate In Walk For Life Event

Our Lady of Fatima parish recently participated in the May 21 Walk for Life in Dana Point Harbor to benefit the San Clemente Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC). Thirty-eight parishioners attended the event, including retired parish priest Father Jim Ries.

Thanks to the participation of Our Lady of Fatima parishioners – as walkers, sponsors, or donors - a total of $6,030 was raised to support the Pregnancy Resource Center. C

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faith. Some leave for another Christian faith, others simply stop going to any church at all. When asked what has happened, the response is often along the lines, “I’m spiritual, not religious.” Suppose to be words of comfort they leave us frustrated and saddened.

The truth is that all of us are tested from time to time. This is an important part of the spiritual life and helps the soul to mature. Often though, the believer can mistakenly think that they are losing faith. Without guidance, they might lose their way and leave the Church. I often think that with a little spiritual support and attention, many people would still be with us and stronger than ever in their faith.

Every October, the Diocese of Orange hosts a one day event on evangelization, Evangelize Now, at Christ Cathedral Campus. We begin with Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Vann accompanied by Bishop Freyer, Bishop Nguyen and attending priests and deacons. At the close of Mass, the Blessed Sacrament is taken in procession to the Shrine of Our Lady of La Vang. For the rest of the conference, the Blessed Sacrament is in the Large Gallery for private prayer. Three presentations are then given by three presenters in three different languages: English, Vietnamese and Spanish. The day ends at 4 p.m. with Benediction in the Cathedral. The theme for each year centers on evangelization and deepening our commitment to Jesus Christ.

This year, we will welcome Sr. Regina Marie of the Carmelite Sisters of Los Angeles as our speaker in English. In Spanish, we welcome Fr. Miguel Angel Sanchez, pastor of Christ the King Church in the Archdiocese of Tijuana.

This year, we have a special series of three presentations to our Vietnamese youth and young adult Catholics on dealing with the challenges and frustrations of life. Navigating a path through today’s world can be exhausting. We are blessed to have a team of presenters who will help give our youth advice on how to cope with unique stresses they live under.

Of the many resources and support that are offered through the Office of Evangelization and the Office of Faith Formation, the annual Evangelize Now Conference (formally DMC) is a powerful day of prayer, education and renewal. We invite you to attend on October 15 on the Cathedral Campus. C