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THE MISSIONARY TILMA OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
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PAOLO FRANCESCO DANEI, the oldest son in a poor but noble Italian family, lived austerely even as a teen. After a year in the Venetian army, he returned to a monk-like life of prayer and penance, and refused to marry. In a vision in 1720, Our Lady, wearing a black habit with a white cross and bearing Jesus' name, told Paul to start an order to preach Christ's passion. With his bishop's approval, he founded the Discalced Clerks of the Most Holy Cross and Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ, which he led for the rest of his life, and later began a nuns' institute. Passionists were soon doing missions, retreats and spiritual direction throughout Italy. Paul was canonized in 1867.C
A NEW DYNAMIC PROGRAM WITHIN THE DIOCESE OF ORANGE HELPS EMPOWER CATHOLICS TO EFFECTIVELY SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH THEIR PEERS
BY MIKE VULPO
AGROUP OF ORANGE
County Catholics have headed back to school with hopes of deepening their faith and effectively sharing the Gospel in their communities.
Earlier this year, 44 people from seven parishes were handpicked by their pastors to participate in the Diocese of Orange’s new program called The School of Evangelization.
In just a short amount of time, Martha Arenas, manager of The School of Evangelization, has witnessed a visible transformation in each of the participants.
“First, they were kind of apprehensive,” Arenas told Orange County Catholic when looking back on the first weeks of class. “They weren't sure if they were going to have the tools necessary to do this task, but they've grown in confidence. They've grown in camaraderie. We’ve become almost like a family.”
As part of the program, participants went on a Kerygma Encounter Retreat. They were also asked to read “Forming Intentional Disciples” by Sherry Weddell.
The book aims to provide tools on how to open a conversation about faith and belief, how to establish an atmosphere of trust, when to tell the Great Story of Jesus and how to help someone respond to God's call to intentional discipleship.
Participants also read over portions of “Evangelii Gaudium” by Pope Francis, where the Holy Father urges the entire Church "to embark on a new chapter of
evangelism.”
Finally, students have demonstrated their commitment by coming together once a week for class.
“We've gotten far closer from where we began and now, I can see the excitement and the confidence building in them,” Arenas shared. “They participate and they answer questions, and they give their comments on how all the material has helped them. It's very exciting to see them trying to accomplish the whole process, and then go back to their parishes and implement the process.”
The School of Evangelization emphasizes the importance of personal discipleship and equips individuals with the skills
and knowledge needed to evangelize with confidence and compassion. After completing the program, the goal is for participants to share their knowledge with the local church they attend.
“Bishop Vann wants all the parishes to have evangelization teams outside of the catechetical setting,” Arenas explained. “Intentional disciples essentially is what it is, and we teach them what it takes to be a disciple, how do I become a disciple and how do I make other disciples. There are three units to the school, and they go in that order.”
The program has been a rewarding experience for Arenas, who admits she has personally experienced highs and lows in
her faith journey over the years. When she was in the military, Arenas said she “did the bare minimum” in growing her faith.
But after beginning a new job that wasn’t the best fit, she started relying more on her faith. When attending Mass one Sunday morning, Arenas saw the church was hiring an executive assistant. She was hired and learned the ropes quickly.
“I went to every diocese training imaginable because I didn't want to mess it up,” Arenas said with a laugh. “The more I leaned in and the closer I got in dealing with the people, it was very, very reward-
THE DIOCESE OF ORANGE’S SCHOOL OF EVANGELIZATION TEAM: LUIS CHAVEZ, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF EVANGELIZATION AND FORMATION; DEACON STEVE GRECO, DIRECTOR OF EVANGELIZATION AND FORMATION; KATIE DAWSON, DIRECTOR OF PARISH EVANGELIZATION AND FAITH FORMATION; AND MARTHA ARENAS, MANAGER OF THE SCHOOL OF EVANGELIZATION. PHOTO BY DREW KELLEY/DIOCESE OF ORANGE
ing for me. Witnessing so many life changes, it starts with one person and then expands to their families and their friends. Then, all of a sudden, your group keeps growing because the people are very excited about their faith journey and preparing for sacraments.”
Arenas and her team are already planning a one-day retreat in January 2025 where Catholics can have an encounter with Jesus. Interested participants will soon be able to apply online for a spot.
Although it’s different from The School of Evangelization, Arenas hopes more people will experience God’s love and share their experiences with others.
“One of the current students, for example, mentioned that she didn't know how to talk to her own children about her faith, and now she's more confident and she's been able to answer questions for them,” Arenas said. She's excited that they're even asking questions because they had no interest before, but then they saw this kind of fire awaken in her.
“They started being curious about what's happening to mom,” she shared.
Stories like this give Arenas even more motivation to continue The School of Evangelization and give additional students the opportunity to grow their faith.
“When this opportunity came available, it was very exciting to me because it felt like I was able to help more than one parish,” she said. “I would be able to reach out to more places. All the training and all the work and all the gifts that the Lord had bestowed upon me, it felt like it was time to expand that. It’s worked out so good.”
To learn more about The School of Evangelization, email Martha Arenas at marenas@rcbo.org C
MARTHA ARENAS (LEFT) AND HER TEAM ARE PLANNING A ONE-DAY RETREAT IN JANUARY 2025. PHOTO BY DREW KELLEY/DIOCESE OF ORANGE
ROSARY’S ‘SPEAK TO INSPIRE’ SERIES STRIKES OLYMPIC GOLD
BY MEG WATERS
ROSARY ACADEMY encourages young women to envision what life will be like beyond high school. Freshman Ava Hernandez wants to be a real estate investor; Samantha Wright, a junior, aspires to be a veterinarian; junior Kaydence Ruiz hopes for a career as a teacher; and Isabella Corona, a sophomore, aims to work in neonatal intensive care.
Graduates have gone on to remarkable careers in Orange County and worldwide.
According to Nikki Pontius, Alumni and Annual Fund manager, “To encourage the girls to start thinking beyond high school, we periodically invite alumni to speak to students through our Speak to Inspire series. The program allows the students to hear how women, just like them, have gone on to make a difference in the world through careers in science, medicine, business and public service. The latest program included Olympic Sports, with two graduates playing a role in the recent Paris games.”
A late-September presentation featured Jennifer McCall ’03, a referee for the water polo games, and Kate Wilson ’16, a manager for major gifts for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee.
Jennifer McCall was active in three sports while at Rosary - water polo, swimming and golf. While studying psychology and sociology at the University of Southern California, she continued coaching water polo at both Rosary and Servite.
“I dived in and had many opportunities,” shared McCall, “To get to the Olympics, you have to referee a lot of games first!”
McCall became the first woman to represent the United States as a referee in Olympic water polo.
Kate Wilson always had a heart for people in need.
Before joining the U.S. Olympic and
Paralympic Committee, she worked for a pediatric mental health clinic.
“I loved it,” recalled Wilson. “I have always wanted to work for nonprofits and have volunteered for several of them.”
One advantage of the Speak to Inspire series is that the students get an opportunity to ask questions of the speakers in a small group setting. About 25 attended the event, which was held on the morning of a late-start day. Attendance is voluntary, and all grade levels are welcome.
McCall shared that when she finished college, “There was a lot of family pressure to pursue a career in law or a similar profession.”
However, her love and advocation was always water polo. She continued
to coach while pursuing her career as a paralegal in an international law firm. Since 2017, she has been a referee for the World Aquatics, the exclusive world governing body for all aquatics. In 2022, she was awarded the USA Water Polo’s Elite Referee Award and participated in numerous international competitions, from youth to Senior World Championships.
Wilson graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a B.A. in Communications and Public Relations.
“I began in marketing and worked for several companies before entering the nonprofit world at Mind Health Institute,” she said. “I had always wanted to work for nonprofits and help people. You never know what you’re going to discov-
er unless you try. It was hard to change when the Olympic opportunity came up; I knew it would be a challenge – but I’m always up for big challenges.”
Wilson is now part of a fundraising team tasked with raising $500 million by 2028.
“My personal goal is to raise $750,000 from individual donors who commit to giving over four years.”
She described how she goes about asking for donations.
“I set up meetings with potential donors who are interested in and excited about the Olympics. In the first meeting, I try to get to know them; later, I ask them for a financial commitment.”
As part of her job, she spent three-
KATE WILSON AND JENNIFER MCCALL (CENTER) POSE WITH ROSARY ACADEMY STUDENTS FOLLOWING A RECENT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT AT THE SCHOOL. PHOTO BY STEVE GEORGES/DIOCESE OF ORANGE
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and-a-half weeks in Paris escorting donors to the games and sightseeing.
“It’s a lot of work, but it’s great that the donors can see where their contribution is going and what it supports. Many of the athletes’ incomes fall below the poverty line, so, among other things, our donors help support them financially so the athletes can concentrate on their training.”
McCall’s time in Paris was packed as well.
“I would get a game schedule the night before,” she shared. “The next morning, I would take a bus for over an hour to the pool. There was a lot of time just running around. This was one of the most competitive Olympics I’ve seen in water polo.”
Both speakers credited their years at Rosary with helping them succeed in their careers.
“I was on a couple of Rosary water polo teams, and I learned a lot of leadership skills here,” recalled McCall.
Added Wilson: “The key is to just be yourself and let your personality shine in the workplace. I still don’t know what the rest of my career will look like. I’m open to opportunities.”
Great advice.
If you would like to learn more about the program or how to get involved, please contact advancement@rosaryacademy.org C
JENNIFER MCCALL (ROSARY ’03) AND KATE WILSON (ROSARY ’16). PHOTOS BY STEVE GEORGES/DIOCESE OF ORANGE
ROSARY ACADEMY STUDENTS ATTEND A 'SPEAK TO INSPIRE' EVENT AT THE SCHOOL WHICH ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO THINK BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL.
Sisters of St. Joseph oseph of Orange
HOLY FAMILY SEAL BEACH INVITATION TO CELEBRATE
BY FR. JOSEPH SON NGUYEN
ON SUNDAY, OCT. 20, Mother Church will canonize, among others, Blessed Marie Leonie Paradis (18401912), founder of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family. This beloved saint worked in both Canada and the United States, including California. Today more than 2,000 women of the Little Sisters have dedicated their lives to God in support of the ministry of priests. The Little Sisters of the Holy Family now have 67 convents in Canada, the United States, Rome and Honduras.
The sisters devote themselves to work in the kitchens, laundries and sacristies of colleges, seminaries and episcopal residences. Mother Marie Leonie per-
sonally pursued the work of educating and promoting the welfare of poor illiterate girls, many of whom joined her congregation.
We at Holy Family Church in Seal Beach feel truly blessed on this occasion, not only because we share the name with her religious congregation, but also because her close relative, great-niece Sr. Kathy Paradis lives and ministers among us. In addition, Marie Leonie’s father was one of the early gold prospectors in California. Mother Leonie herself had personally visited one of her houses in Menlo Park, California.
Sr. Kathy and the Holy Family community cordially invite you – priests and the faithful – (especially Canucks among us) to celebrate Mother Marie
Leonie’s canonization at the 8 a.m.,10 a.m. or 12 p.m. Masses, on Sunday, Oct. 20. Light reception follows after the 12 p.m. Mass. Attendees will meet the saint’s great-niece Sr. Kathleen Paradis, M.C.H.S. at each Mass celebrated that day.
“Our mission in the Church is to help the priests on the temporal and spiritual planes,” Mother Marie Leonie wrote, “but what it really demands as a supreme witness is for us to love one another and to love all people, not with just any love, but with all the love that God wants to give them. We must therefore repeat without tiring that our principal work is to give love.”
For more information, please contact the parish office at (562) 4308170.
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PURPOSE GIVES US HUMANS a reason to live. What is my meaning? or Why am I here? are common questions among unsure minds like ours. I, along with most kids my age, have been told that it’s only the effects of puberty. Indeed, it’s far more than that. God is the only one who can fill the hole in our hearts. The sacrifice of His only Son bridged the gap between us and the Father. Jesus lived and died to save us from sin and reconcile us with Him! So instead, brothers and sisters in Christ, we should ask: What can I do for God?
One stressful day, my emotions got the best of me. Overwhelmed by my troubles, I decided to take a deep breath and walk around the neighborhood to clear my mind, but I found it hard to appreciate nature when everything seemed against me. So, God sent me a message. A woman I had never met approached me and handed me a small book. Looking down at it, I realized it was a tiny Bible; before I could thank her, she had already left. That fleeting reminder impacted me longer than I imagined, and I still think of it today.
Since then, I’ve been doing my best to put God first. There will always be struggles with focusing on Him, but it all takes patience and faith. Satan constantly tests me in more ways than I’d like. Whether it be the temptation of social media or the feeling of laziness, the devil never fails to try and convince me to back away from what I know is right. But I’ve persevered in attending daily Mass, keeping a daily prayer schedule and giving thanks to God for all my blessings.
Eucharist is the greatest gift God has given us. It’s sad to see how people receive it and then live a life that contradicts the whole purpose of the Body and Blood of Christ. We should accept the graces bestowed upon us with reverence and decide to live as God wants.
Vocations are a central part of living a holy life. God has called each of us through Jesus to become saints. No, becoming a saint does not mean we should martyr ourselves for the Catholic faith. We don’t have to be precisely like Mother Teresa, either. Of course, we should try to shape our lives like theirs, but the goal is to “Rejoice always” and “Pray without ceasing,” as the Apostle Paul instructs us to do in First Thessalonians, 5:15-16. Although it’s physically impossible to pray perpetually — we humans need sleep! — we are to be a model of holiness to our neighbors through our actions, thoughts and words. God calls us to different things; all we have to do is keep our ears open for His voice.
It’s hard to see things that we aren’t looking for. Sometimes, God isn’t so apparent with His messages. He could be as silent as a whisper on a breezy day. But the most visible, unmistakable message of all is Jesus. Going to Mass is a way for us to remember His sacrifice and contemplate ways to give back to Him. The gift of the
So, I urge each of you to start today. It doesn’t have to be a significant change at all! Start small, and eventually, you’ll see big things happen. Go to Mass and celebrate the Eucharist weekly. Encourage others to do the same. Take advantage of every opportunity to be generous. Everything else you can think of, don’t be afraid to let your light shine! When done with the right attitude and conscience, all these things will please God. You never know what impact you might make on the world. C
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OC CATHOLIC’S SUMMER PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS
THANKS TO EVERYONE who submitted their summer travel photos with Orange County Catholic! We received submissions from faraway places like Japan and Slovakia as well as places closer to home like Utah and New Mexico. The paper continues to welcome submissions all year long. If you would like your selfie with OC Catholic published in one of our weekly issues, please send your photo (include your name, home parish and a brief description) to: editor@occatholic.com
This year’s summer photo contest winners are:
FIRST PLACE
Kyle O’Shea brought Orange County Catholic to Ireland and is seen posing with it in front of Kylemore Abbey.
Kyle and his family are parishioners of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Yorba Linda.
SECOND PLACE
Mick and Vickie Dwyer stand outside Our Ladye Star of the Sea Catholic Church in London after attending Mass. Son, Griffin (Mater Dei ’22) took the photo. The Dwyers are parishioners of San Antonio de Padua del Cañon Catholic Church in Anaheim Hills.
THIRD PLACE
Michael Muller is with Sr. Susana Vaifale at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Mike is a parishioner of St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Tustin. C
OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL MARKS 60TH ANNIVERSARY
BY MEG WATERS
IN
1962,
NEITHER FASHION
Island nor Newport Center had broken ground, the East Bluff neighborhood had just opened for sale and the median single family home price in the county was under $18,000. In the midst of this post war boom, Msgr. William Ralph Harvey, who was not quite sure if there were enough Catholics to support a second parish, established Our Lady Queen of Angels in Newport Beach.
As Baby Boomers were beginning to crowd local public schools, it was evident that Queen of Angels needed to add a school to serve the children of the growing Catholic community. Two years after founding the parish, in September 1964, Msgr. Harvey and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet welcomed the first 140 students, grades 1-4, to Our Lady Queen of Angels School.
Over the years, Queen of Angels has grown and seen many changes. More than a decade ago, there was a significant renovation that doubled the school’s size, and it has seen its faculty and staff grow to upwards of 60. Originally there was only one classroom per grade level, now there are two. The school also has a transitional kindergarten (TK) serving 20 older four-year-olds, as well as a traditional kindergarten. The school now accommodates up to 470 students.
Jennifer Lefebvre, director of Advancement and Admissions, coordinated the Sept. 29 event which was the first of its kind for the school. Bishop Thanh Thai Nguyen kicked off the fall festival with prayer and celebrated the parish’s noon Mass.
The special festival was open to all parishioners and school families, attracting more than 800 revelers.
Each grade sponsored a booth with parents coordinating the booths and volunteers to decorate and run the activities,
PARENTS VISIT A CLASSROOM CIRCA THE 1960S. PHOTOS COURTESY OF OLQA SCHOOL
according to Lefebvre. The festival was so popular, they sold out of pumpkins, and popular TK Burgers. Other activities included a pumpkin ring toss, corn hole, face painting, pumpkin decorating, bobbing for Krispy Kreme donuts, quarterback toss freethrow contest, petting zoo and a corn maze.
Our Lady Queen of Angels emphasizes a Catholic-focused education with curriculum including religion, math, English and science. In addition, the school offers technology, art, Spanish and music. The facilities include the Brandon Hauser Broadcast Studio, an 11,000 square-foot athletics and activity center, Makerspace/STEAM lab, science lab and library.
During the festivities Dr. Laura Ismerio, interim principal of the school, expressed gratitude that was shared by everyone in attendance.
“We are extremely blessed by our amazing school community and supportive parents,” she shared. “It’s
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MONSIGNOR KERRY P. BEAULIEU (PASTOR OF OLQA FROM 2004–2018)
FR. STEVE SALLOT (CURRENT PASTOR) ARE PICTURED IN APRIL 2022 WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED ITS ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES CENTER. PHOTO COURTESY OF OLQA SCHOOL
OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL CELEBRATED ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A FALL FESTIVAL HELD ON SEPT. 29. PHOTOS BY EVERETT JOHNSON/ DIOCESE OF ORANGE
BISHOP THANH THAI NGUYEN GREETS PARISHIONERS FOLLOWING A SPECIAL MASS ON SEPT. 29 AT OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS IN NEWPORT BEACH.
PHOTO BY EVERETT JOHNSON/DIOCESE OF ORANGE.
been an honor to serve and educate our Catholic Community for the past 60 years. With our mission to empower and inspire students through faith, knowledge and service we look forward to many more decades to come.”
Since 2019, the seventh graders have chosen a theme for the coming school year. This year’s theme is: “With God, nothing is impossible.”
Celebrating 60 years of quality Catholic education has been a generational gift of love to the school, parish and community. C
OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL SCHOOL STUDENTS AND STAFF CIRCA THE EARLY 2000S.
OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS OPENED IN 1964 AND REVEREND MONSIGNOR WILLIAM RALPH HARVEY, THE FOUNDING PASTOR, WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CARONDOLET IN STAFFING THE SCHOOL. PHOTO COURTESY OF OLQA SCHOOL
OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS GRADUATING CLASS OF 1976.
OC CATHOLIC RECIPE SWAP
THE SANDERSON SISTERS CHARCUTERIE BOARD
THIS IS A FUN Halloween-themed food activity that is popular online. My daughter and I wanted to try it ahead of watching Disney’s “Hocus Pocus” and get us in the spirit of the season. You can put your own spin on this – but this is what we used:
INGREDIENTS
■ Brie cheese rounds for the faces
■ Black olives for the eyes
■ Red peppers for the lips
■ Popcorn for Sarah Sanderson’s hair; red raspberries for her dress collar
■ Rolled up salami for Winifred Sanderson’s hair; green grapes for her dress
■ Blackberries for Mary Sanderson’s hair; clementines for her dress
Next, fill in the board with crackers, pita chips or any other snacks of your choosing!
—Patty Mahoney
Enjoy! C
PHOTO COURTESY OF PATTY MAHONEY
THE MISSIONARY TILMA OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
BY STAFF
STARTING ON NOV. 1, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange will be hosting a tour of the Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a historic apparition of the Virgin Mary that is deeply symbolic and significant to Southern California’s Catholic faithful, particularly those of Hispanic heritage.
The Missionary Image is a Catholic Church-authorized digital image of the original Guadalupe tilma image, which dates to 1531 and is above the main altar at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. Like the tilma, the Missionary Image has been
associated with miraculous phenomena, such as doctors hearing a human heartbeat where the Virgin Mary carries the Christ Child and reports of oil dripping from the Image.
The Missionary Image tour begins on Nov. 1 at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove and lasts through Nov. 24. The public is invited to venerate the Image at host parishes and sites throughout the Diocese of Orange. For a complete list of sites hosting the image, visit www.rcbo.org/tilma
While there are many pictures in circulation and routinely taken of the tilma in Mexico City, the touring Missionary Image is the only one with a Catholic Church-recognized title, mission and certification. Diocese of Orange leaders hope that veneration and viewing of the Image will encourage a new era of evangelization, Catholic conversion and create a culture of life and civilization of love.
“The message of Our Lady of Guada-
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lupe is powerful,” said the Very Rev. Al Baca, episcopal vicar for the Diocese’s Office of Ecumenism and Inter-religion, which is sponsoring the tour. “Back in 1531, the Virgin Mary appeared during a time of upheaval and division, of conflict between two different civilizations. She identified herself with the Indigenous through their dress, customs and language, Nahuatl. Her message was simple:
‘Am I not your mother?’”
“Even today, Our Lady of Guadalupe brings peace, justice, comfort and unity to a world that finds itself often divided and in conflict. Especially for Catholics, her message is one that inspires as much as it challenges to be true children of her Son, Jesus Christ.”
In 1999, a high-resolution digital image was made from the original tilma. Four Missionary Images were made from the digital image. These Missionary Images are 4 feet by 6 feet, which is the
exact size of the original miraculous image on the tilma. The rector of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, Monsignor Diego Monroy, blessed each of the four Missionary Images. One of these Images will be in the Diocese of Orange for veneration. The four Missionary Images are the only Images that were created with the full control and approval of the Catholic Church.
The Diocese of Orange will host two educational presentations about the Missionary Image. Fr. Juan Navarro will give a talk in Spanish, titled “Una Señal Clara” (in English, “A Clear Sign”), on Monday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. in the Arboretum on the Christ Cathedral campus. The second presentation, titled “Our Lady of Guadalupe: Science and the Tilma” will be given by Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. also in the Arboretum. Both talks are free and open to the public. C
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BASILICA SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE IN MEXICO CITY, MEXICO. PHOTO COURTESY OF SHUTTERSTOCK
THE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
ST. NORBERT’S CELEBRATES FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS
BY LOU PONSI
LUCY, A BLACK AND white Siberian husky, was a day or two from being euthanized at a high-kill animal shelter when she was saved by AllJoy 4 Paws, a Southern California dog rescue that saves huskies and northern breeds.
Adriana Trujillo of San Diego then provided Lucy with her forever home.
Trujillo and Lucy made the drive from San Diego to St. Norbert Catholic Church in Orange, where they were among dozens of God’s beloved creatures and their owners who gathered for the annual Blessing of the Animals on Sept. 27.
“We wanted her to receive the Holy Spirit,” Trujillo said. “We want to keep her safe, which I think she already has been safe, given that she was one of the small percent that made it out of shelter.”
After opening the ceremony with
a prayer, St. Norbert’s pastor, Fr. John Moneypenny, made his way around the ramada, blessing each beloved pet with a sprinkle of holy water from his aspergillum.
One family wanted a special blessing for their dog, who had been stricken with cancer and would likely not survive, the pastor said.
“So, it brings relief and comfort for the family member,” Fr. John said. “We have some kittens, we have some cats, we have
some birds. Many here bring their pets every year. Last year we had goldfish and a snake.”
The Blessing of the Animals typically takes place on or around Oct. 4, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment.
In his song, “Canticle of the Creatures,” St. Francis wrote: “Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Wind and through the air, cloudy and serene, and every kind of weather, through whom You give sustenance to Your creatures.”
A 2-month-old kitten named Ginger spent the entire ceremony relaxing contentedly in the lap of Sr. Angela Callahan of St. Norbert, who acknowledged her fondness for kittens.
“Oh, it was fun,” Sr. Callahan said. “I think Fr. John did a lovely job. And that kitty was so good. I couldn't believe how good he was. You could almost talk to him and he’s only 2 months old.”
Sr. Callahan, incidentally, belongs to the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the founders of St. Norbert Catholic School.
Fr. Erialdo Ramírez, parochial vicar at St. Norbert, brought his cats, 3-year-old Mina, and 4-month-old Cheese Puff, who was being blessed for the first time.
“It's a blessing from God,” Fr. Ramírez said. “To continue to show consolation, protection from God, through these animals, these creatures.”
Debra Laisure said her 5-year-old basset hound Keisha, a rescue, “is probably the sweetest dog I’ve ever owned.”
“She’s got some medical issues,” said Laisure, a longtime parishioner at St. Norbert. “But that’s ok. We’ll take care of it.”
Nina and Stuart Maginnis brought their Airedale terrier mix Norm to be blessed.
Norm, a rescue from Hawaii, has arthritis and a weak leg, Nina said, and when asked why they brought him to St. Norbert for a blessing, the answer was obvious.
“Who wouldn’t want to be blessed?” she asked. C
SR. ANGELA CALLAHAN BROUGHT HER 2-MONTHOLD KITTEN NAMED GINGER TO BE BLESSED AT ST. NORBERT CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ORANGE. PHOTOS BY EVERETT JOHNSON/DIOCESE OF ORANGE
FR. JOHN MONEYPENNY, PASTOR OF ST. NORBERT CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ORANGE, BLESSES A DOG DURING A SPECIAL CELEBRATION OF THE FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS.
ADRIANA TRUJILLO OF SAN DIEGO BROUGHT HER RESCUE DOG LUCY TO ST. NORBERT CATHOLIC CHURCH’S ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS.
PARISHIONERS GATHERED ON SEPT. 27 FOR ST. NORBERT CATHOLIC CHURCH’S ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS.
FROM THE LAST SUPPER TO MASS TODAY
BY SR. DIANE HEISS, SDSH
CHILDREN LOVE STORIES
about their parents, especially what they were like and what they did when they were the same age. Even we adults are often interested in the lives of our grandparents and family tree. The rise in genealogy websites attests to this. Thankfully, as Catholic Christians, we belong to another family as well. Through our Baptism we become members of the Church and are privileged to address God as “Father,” “Abba” or “Daddy,” a relationship introduced to us by Jesus. He also invites us into another relationship, one of intimate and loving union with him through the Eucharist.
Many of us are familiar with the story of the Last Supper and the Institution of the Eucharist. “Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me.’ And likewise, the cup after they had eaten, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you.’” (Lk. 22: 19-20)
Jesus, knowing His death was imminent and not wanting to part from His beloved apostles, chose this most intimate way to continue His union with them. Transubstantiation is the word used to describe the change of the substance of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus, even though the externals remain the same. It was during this Last Supper/First Mass, that the apostles received their First Holy Communion and Jesus entered their souls in a way never previously experienced. When He told them to continue to do this in memory of Him, they were to continue to act “in persona Cristi” –the person of Christ. This means that it is Christ acting through the person of the priest.
Even though the Gospels record the essential details of the Last Supper, at times we might not be consciously aware that the Mass as we experience it was not always celebrated as today. It was not always in English, nor even Latin, but in Aramaic, the most common language spoken in Judea during the first century. Celebration of the Mass in the vernacular, (in our case English), was one of the outcomes of the Second Vatican Council (1962–1965), as were the change in the altar’s position so the priest faces the congregation.
In the first centuries after the time of Christ, it was not even called the Mass, but rather referred to as the “Breaking of the Bread.” We are familiar with the two main parts of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist, and perhaps even invite non-Catholic relatives or friends to join us, but for many centuries only the baptized were permitted to attend the complete Mass. Those who were preparing for
Baptism (Catechumens) were allowed to attend the Liturgy of the Word and then dismissed, leaving only those who were fully initiated to participate in the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Since we have been given the tremendous gift and privilege of receiving Jesus into our heart and soul every Sunday or even daily if we wish, let’s remember that Jesus loves each of us personally and with an infinite love, and longs for us to accept His love and love Him in return.
FOR YOUR FAMILY:
■ The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith, therefore attend Mass during the week as well as weekends.
■ Since we are still in the three year span of the National Eucharistic Revival (2022 – 2025), visit the website regularly and become involved as you can. (https://eucharisticrevival.org/)
■ Research the development of the celebration of the Mass over the past twenty centuries. (www.newadvent.org) C
SCULPTURE OF THE LAST SUPPER IN THE MONUMENTAL CEMETERY IN MILAN. CAMPARI TOMB SCULPTOR: GIANNINO CASTIGLIONI 1935. PHOTO BY BILL ECCLES ON UNSPLASH
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