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

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.

AUGUST 11, 2019 Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Be like servants who await their Master’s return from a wedding. Luke 12:35

Thank you to the many who make the Parish Pizza Nights such a delicious and wonderful evening! Special thanks to Papa Murphy’s

Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza, for the very tasty and great variety of pizzas!

We wish to express with much gratitude and thanks to all who make this pizza night possible. Thank you to all those who sell tickets, plan, prepare, set up, serve and clean up, so that we as a parish community may enjoy an

evening of great salad, pizza, drinks, ice cream and fellowship!

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza, 1225 S Main St., Salinas, CA 93901, has been very supportive of our pizza night by giving us

a discount on the pizza ordered. When you stop by, get a great pizza, and please be sure to thank them for their support!

Parish Book Club Monday, August 12, 2019 7:00 p.m. in Small Hall We will be discussing this month’s selection, Educated: A Memoir, by Tara Westover. Our next month’s reading selection is: The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd In the African Wild, by Lawrence Anthony and Graham Spence. All are welcome to join us!

DATES TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR ~ Monday, August 12th - Parish Book Club Meeting (pg 2) ~ Wednesday, August 14th - St. Angela Merici Preschool Back to School Night (pg 6) ~ Thursday, August 15th - Assumption of Mary (Holy Day of Opportunity) (pg 3) ~ Friday, August 16th - Farewell Party to say our thank you’s and good-byes (pg 2) ~ Friday, September 6th - 22nd Annual SAMDAG Golf, Dinner & Auction (pg 4) ~Wednesday, September 11th - RCIA Meets (pg 2)

RCIA TO BEGIN! (Rite of Catholic Initiation for Adults)

Our St. Angela Merici RCIA Program will begin on Wednesday, September 11th! Exactly one month from today! It will be held in the Victorian House at 7:00 p.m. If you are interested in learning about or our Catholic Faith, or wish to complete your Sacraments of Initiation, you are welcome to attend. If you need more information or wish to sign up for this program, please contact Barb at (831) 277-9186.

Our parish is fortunate and blessed to have a few wonderful parishioners who generously give of their time

to keep our Church and liturgical space clean and organized. Our community is very grateful and appreciative of their work and their time.

At this time, the Altar Care Team is looking for new members. Duties include: dusting the beautiful statues in the Church, cleaning, dusting and organizing items in the sacristy, vestibule, confessional, church, and tidying up the children’s room.

If you might be interested in giving a little of your time to join this important ministry, please feel free to contact Irma Dalton (831) 375-0607. Irma will be happy to answer any questions you may have and/or give you more information about this very helpful and important ministry.

Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary “Holy Day of Opportunity”

Thursday, August 15th, 2019 Masses Celebrated at 8:00a.m. and 6:30p.m.

The Assumption of Mary, body and soul, into heaven, Pope Francis has said, is a sign to all believers that life “is not a senseless wandering, but a pilgrimage that, although there are uncertainties and suffering, has a sure goal: the house of the Father, who awaits us with love.” Mary’s assumption into heaven and, in fact, her entire life show believers the great things that God has in store for them, Pope Francis said. “The ‘great things’ the Almighty has done for her touch us deeply, speak of our journey through life and remind us of the destination that awaits us: the house of the Father,” Pope Francis shared last Feast Day of the Assumption.

A L T A R C A R E

T E A M

Please consider joining this important ministry.

There is truth in John Heywood’s saying, “Many hands make light work.”

Monday, August 12th, is the feast day of St. Clare of Assisi. St. Clare was born July 16, 1194. She is an Italian Saint and one of the first followers of Saint Francis of Assisi. She founded the

Order Of Poor Ladies, now called Order of St. Clare, a monastic religious order for women in the Franciscan tradition. Clare wrote their Rule of Life, the first set of monastic guidelines known to have

been written by a woman. Her group became known for their austere and devout lifestyle and for the power of their prayer, which is credited with saving Assisi from invaders twice. After Francis’ death, Clare continued his work and broadened her own influence.

Clare died in 1253, at the age of 59. She was canonized two years later by Pope Alexander IV.

♦ Donate a silent auction item, maybe a themed basket ♦ Be an Event Sponsor or a Tee Sponsor ♦ Return your completed Registration form as soon as possible ♦ Sign up a foursome to play Golf at Laguna Seca Golf Club

♦ Attend the Dinner & Auction and bring a friend or two OR ♦ Get your friends together and reserve a table for 10 in a preferred location! ♦ Buy 50/50 RAFFLE tickets ♦ Buy CHANCE FOR LIVE Tickets

♦ VOLUNTEER to help with our event ♦ PRAY for the success of our event

Let the fun and fellowship begin!

SAMDAG is our biggest fundraiser and all of the proceeds from our event go to support our

ministries. We need you to make this event successful! Below are a few suggestions for participation.

“Chance for Live” tickets go on sale today. Buy a Chance for Live ticket for $100 and you may be the lucky winner of any one of our 18 Live Auction items. Tahoe House for a week, gourmet dinner in Carmel Valley, dinner with Father Peter, Hawaii vacations, AT&T tickets,

wine tasting, and more, the choice is yours! Second prize is $500.00 cash. Only 100 tickets will be sold. Don’t miss out!!

THIS IS ‘CHANCE FOR LIVE’ KICKOFF WEEKEND!

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FOR FAITH FORMATION AND CONFIRMATION IS NOW AVAILABLE!

Faith Formation and Confirmation Registration packets are now available in the parish office. Have questions? Please call Jordan in the parish office at (831) 655-4190 ext. 25 orJordan@stangelamerici.org

FAITH FORMATION RESUMES IN SEPTEMBER

Last year, youth from the parish journeyed together, built community, and prepared for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Our parish is home to inspiring young people, talented catechists, and a very deep faith. Together our faith formation program: - Celebrated Christmas with the Nativity Presentation; - Learned about the Epiphany with crafts; - Built Lent in a Bag to pray with during Lent, and buried Alleluia banners until Easter; - Marked the Easter Season and the close of the year by creating prayer reminders for the Summer. Faith Formation is for ALL kids - not just for Sacrament Preparation. There is space in our program for any young person from 1st through 8th grade, and teens preparing for Confirmation.

Alexandre, Rachael and Family Matias Alessandro Avalas

Maria Andrade Stacy Andrews David Avnaim Sharon Bandy

Debra BrauGeorge Brewster

Gabrielle Canadas Michael Carlos

Gino Castro Corey D’Angelo

Angelica De Sando Rosa Diaz

Michael Dicus Jimmy Espinoza

Julie Forrest Valeska Gallagher

Jose Roberto Gomez Stephanie Hansen

William Hovis Kelly Kellogg Enrigue Lopez Jim Maenner

Jaime McGuire Blanca Ochoa Mario Ochoa Valeria Ochoa Diana Ochoa

Corey O’Halloran William Parham

Karen Perry James Pond

Valeria Rangel Ralph Rodenbaugh

Dee Romig Mandi Stenstrom

Clara Torres Eric Van Patton Kathi VanPelt

Stephanie Watson

Please keep in

prayer

Mass Intentions for the week of August 11th through August 18th

Tues 08/13

8:00am

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Jandira De Melo - Estela and Manuel Miguel & Family

Wed 08/14

8:00am

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Jandira De Melo - Estela and Manuel Miguel & Family

Thurs 08/15

8:00am 6:30pm

+ + +

Jandira De Melo - Estela and Manuel Miguel & Family June Delfino - Daughter Aurelie Garcia

Fri. 08/16

8:00am

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Jandira De Melo - Estela and Manuel Miguel & Family

Sat. 08/17

8:00am 5:00pm

+ + + +

Consorcia Limpiado (Mother of Edwin Limpiado) Jandira De Melo - Estela and Manuel Miguel & Family Eddie DaSilva - Mike and Dolores Aliotti & Family Aurelie Garcia - Paul and Eileen Klein

Sun 08/18

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

+ + + + +

Jandira De Melo - Carmen Zorra & Family Peter, Eleanor, Angela, and Jack Balesteri Eve Forrest - Marianne Powers Dan, Kathy, Olivia and Kevin Vasques - Jordan Eddie DaSilva - Judy and Guilherme Jandira De Melo - Estela and Manuel Miguel & Family Frank and Amadina Leal - Beth Shammas

Sun 08/11

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

+ + + + +

Jandira De Melo - Ana Silva & Family Paula and David MacAlpine - Valeska Gallagher Peter, Eleanor, Angela , and Jack Balesteri Jandira De Melo - Estela and Manuel Miguel & Family Irene and Tony Leyva - Marianne Powers Mary & Jose Amaral - AnnaMarie Amaral Our Lady of Fatima Deceased and Living Members Manual Soares - AFDES Salinas

Sat 08/10

8:00am 5:00pm

+ + + +

Jandira De Melo - Carmen Zorra & Family Paul, Christina & Vincent Torrente - Family Horace S, Carmen, & Vincent Russo - Family Jandira De Melo - Estela and Manuel Miguel & Family

Readings for August 12th through August 18th

Tuesday

Dt 31:1-8 Deuteronomy 32:3-4ab, 7-9 and 12 Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14

Wednesday Dt 34:1-12 Ps 66:1-3a, 5 and 8, 16-17 Mt 18:15-20

Thursday Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2 Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14 1 Cor 15:54b-57 Lk 11:27-28

Friday Jos 24:1-13 Ps 136:1-3, 16-18, 21-22 and 24 Mt 19:3-12

Saturday

Jos 24:14-29 Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 11 Mt 19:13-15

Sunday Jer 38:4-6, 8-10 Ps 40:2, 3, 4, 18 Heb 12:1-4 Lk 12:49-53

Monday

Dt 10:12-22 Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 Mt 17:22-27

Mon 08/12

7:00pm 7:30pm

Book Club Small Christian Community

SmHall Lib

Tues 08/13

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

Small Christian Community SVDP Food Cupboard

Small Christian Community

Lib SmHall Lib

Wed 08/14

6:00pm St. Angela Merici Preschool Back to School

Night

LgHall

Thurs 08/15

1:30pm 6:00pm

SVDP Food Cupboard Choir

SmHall Ch

Fri 08/16

8:30am 6:00pm

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Going Away Party for Fr. Seamus

Ch LrHall

This week at St. Angela Merici

We welcome. We nurture. We serve.

Apply now! Limited space is still available for fall enrollment.

We invite you to tour our wonderful school and learn more

about our Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade programs and our supportive community.

Come see what makes San Carlos School such a special

place...call us for a personalized tour today! San Carlos School 450 Church St., Monterey, CA

831-375-1324

Pasta with the Pastors - A Fundraiser for I-HELP

Thursday, August 29, 2019 4:30 - 7:30pm San Carlos Parish Hall, 500 Church Street,

Monterey

You are invited to come as our guest or join other clergy members to serve at the Annual Pasta with Pastors - benefiting the Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP)

Monterey Peninsula. Pasta Dinner, Silent Auction, Program including Jimmy Panetta and I– HELP chorus.

Adults $20, Children $10 ages 6-12

For further information or to purchase tickets, contact Mary at (831) 373-7751.

Tickets will also be available at the door.

St. Angela Merici Preschool Back to School

Night is Wednesday, August 14th at 6:00pm

in the parish hall.

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