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.

Jesus said, “Behold I give you a new

commandment: love one another. As I have

loved you, so you also should love

one another.” John 13:34

MAY 19th, 2019 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

♦ This Sunday, May 19th, 2019 - First Holy Communion at the 10:00am Mass ♦ Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 - Final Faith Formation Class and Family Celebration ♦ Monday, May 27th, 2019 - Memorial Day ♦ Monday, May 27th, 2019 - Parish Office Closed and St. Angela Merici Preschool Closed ♦ Saturday, June 1st, 2019 - Catholic Daughters Meeting 12noon - 3:00pm in the Library ♦ Saturday, June 1st, 2019 - Our Lady of Fatima Rummage Sale 8:00am-1:00pm in the parish hall ♦ Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 - Solemnity of Ascension ♦ Sunday, June 9th, 2019 - The Solemnity of Pentecost ♦ Sunday, June 9th, 2019 - Students receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at 10am Mass ♦ Sunday, June 16th, 2019 - Father’s Day ♦ (SAVE THE DATE) - Friday, September 6th, 2019 - SAMDAG Golf, Dinner and Auction

We congratulate the following students who have been studying, and will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion today

at the 10:00am Mass:

Alyx Gwen Corey

William Pedro Lucia Mikael

These students mark an important milestone on their journey of faith.

Congratulations to you all and your families!

THANK YOU

to the all who supported and purchased a Mary’s Garden Pot! THANK YOU Nanci Perocchi and the 3rd and 4th grade faith formation class for such beautiful Mary’s garden flower pots! Amazing project! Sixty-nine pots were bought and $700 in funds raised that help

the St. Angela Merici Parish women in need.

Readings for May 20th to May 26th

Tuesday

Acts 14:19-28 Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 21 Jn 14:27-31a

Wed Acts 15:1-6 Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 Jn 15:1-8

Thursday

Acts 15:7-21 Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 10 Jn 15:9-11

Friday Acts 15:22-31 Ps 57:8-9, 10 and 12 Jn 15:12-17

Saturday Acts 16:1-10 Ps 10:1b-2, 3, 5 Jn 15:18-21

Sunday Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 Rev 21:10-14, 22-23 Jn 14:23-29

Mon Acts 14:5-18 Ps 115:1-4, 15-16 Jn 14:21-26

Tues 05/21

11:00pm 1:30pm 3:30pm 6:30pm

Small Christian Community

SVDP Food Cupboard Last Faith Formation Class

Knights of Columbus

Lib SmHall Vic SmHall

Wed 05/22

7:00pm

RCIA

Vic

Thurs 05/23

1:30pm 6:00pm

SVDP Food Cupboard

Choir

SmHall Ch

Fri 05/24

8:30am

Adoration of the

Blessed Sacramento

Ch

Sunday 05/26

10:00am 5:00pm

Confirmation Class

Ch Hall

Tuesday, May 21st is the last faith formation class, until the new faith formation classes begin in the Fall. RCIA is having their last meeting on Wednesday evening, May 22nd at 7:00pm in the Vic House.

Confirmation students will continue with class on Sundays at 5:00pm in the parish hall. Students receive Confirmation on Sunday, June 9th at the 10:00am Mass.

Please be sure to watch the bulletin during the summer for information regarding the dates of sign-ups for the programs in the Fall.

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

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).

SAVE the DATE St. Angela Merici Dinner Auction & Golf

ARE SUNDAY COFFEE & DONUTS AND P IZZA NIGHT GOING THE WAY OF THE DINOSAURS? Well, maybe coffee, donuts and pizza will always exist, but the volunteers feel like they’re facing extinction! We’ve lost about a third of our team members over the past few years as friends have moved away. We enjoy these activities as a chance to mix and mingle with our parish family. If you enjoy them as we do, please consider volunteering your time. If you can help serve pizza and drinks once a quarter and/or coffee and donuts once a month, please see Janice Dyer. (I know, I know, those of you attending the noon Mass are saying ~ “what coffee and donuts?” Well, guess what? No one has volunteered!) Singles, couples, friends, families are all welcome to serve. By the way, don’t we also appreciate Lectors, Music ministers, Eucharistic ministers, Altar servers and Greeters? Can you please consider volunteering your time and talent for these vital ministries in our parish? I can’t bear the thought of parish life without fellowship; I cannot fathom parish life without liturgical ministers… ~Janice Dyer

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Over its 30 year presence, the St. Angela Merici Parish Library has grown to become one of our most prized treasures. Today, the multimedia collection numbers almost ten-thousand titles. Our librarians are looking to expand their team! They are looking for anyone who is interested in assisting with managing the books on the shelves, monitoring the due dates, and making sure the Library Resources are available for anyone who is looking for a good read. Contact Jordan in the parish office (831) 655-4160 to begin helping with this very unique ministry!

Music Ministry provides beauty, joy, comfort, inspiration, and musical prayer for our

liturgies. This is possible due to the generous sharing of time and talent by diverse and committed members.

If you like and enjoy singing, or playing an instrument (especially guitar), please see Lana (our Director of Music) after any of the Masses during any weekend. You would be very welcomed and our community will be blessed with your presence and the sharing of your time and talent. Please feel free to contact Lana in person after any of the Masses, or you may call her at the office (831) 655-4160 ext. 26 or email: lana@stangelamerici.org.

Are you or your family feeling called to become more active in your parish? Anyone who wishes to participate, join, and/or help with any ministry or ministries is very welcome. St. Angela Merici has many ministries here that are active, and want and need you to continue to thrive.

Please take time to pray, and listen where you might be called to become active and more involved with your parish family.

If you or your family are interested in becoming involved or wish to help in any ministry, please do not hesitate to call the parish office at (831)655-4160 or stop by and visit the parish office.

Tues 05/21

8:00am

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Col. Charles A. Christin - Mary Margaret Christin

Wed 05/22

8:00am

Stumpf & O’Neil Families

Fri. 05/24

8:00am

Sharon Bandy

Sat. 05/25

8:00am 5:00pm

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

Sun 05/26

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

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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

Thurs 05/23

8:00am

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Vicky Johnson

Sat. 05/18

8:00am 5:00pm

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Villa Serrano - Macasinag Family Alexander & Rachael and Family - Rebecca Fr. Robert Schwarz - Canterbury Woods Catholic Community Joshua Karanis

Sun 05/19

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

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Fr. Robert Schwarz Peter, Angela, Eleanor & Jack Balesteri Helen Brabec - Marianne Powers Richard Carr, Sr. - Marianne Powers Tomas Moitoso - Family Manuel Soares - Connie & Eli Emily Cabral - Catholic Daughters

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 Julie Forrest

Valeska Gallagher Jose Roberto Gomez

Stephanie Hansen William Hovis

Joshua Karanis Enrigue Lopez

Brian Maas Jaime McGuire

Corey O’Halloran William Parham

Karen Perry Valeria Rangel

Eric Van Patton

RUMMAGE SALE IS COMING!

Sunday, June 2nd, 2019

Our Lady of Fatima is holding a Rummage Sale on Sunday, June 2nd,

from 8:00am-1:00pm in the parish hall.

Please keep in your Prayer

Mass Intentions for the week of May 18th through May 26th

CONGRATULATIONS Faith Formation Community, students, families, and catechists in our Tuesday Youth and Sunday Teen Confirmation Classes! During the Lenten Season you kindly and generously made donations in cash and change to raise monies to help fund the St. Angela Merici Women’s Fund. The funds raised have totaled $721.00 and will definitely help the women in need in our parish. That is a lot of cash and change! THANK YOU! ~~Jordan

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 Hitchhik-er. 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!

Memorial Day is a Holiday!

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

have served our Country.

IMPORTANT TO PLEASE NOTE

The parish office and St. Angela

Merici Preschool will be Closed in observance

of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27th.

The Pastoral Council meets quarterly to review Parish Pastoral Plan and to assess ongoing pastoral needs of the Par-

ish Community. Primary areas for discussion are Eucharist (liturgy and faith formation), Evangelization (leadership,

youth, community, and communication) and Stewardship (gifts and talents awareness, outreach).

Have an Idea or Concern?

If you feel there is a topic or idea that should be brought up in a quarterly meeting, there are three ways to provide in-

put:

• Place a comment in the comment box, which can be found in the Parish Library.

• Speak directly with a Pastoral Council Member at any of the weekend Masses. Just ask a greeter

point them out to you.

• Submit a comment through the Pastoral Council page on the parish website;

stangelamericipacificgrove.org

Memorial Day Mass There will be a Memorial Day Mass, May 27th at 10 a.m., in the Santa Rosalia Chapel at San Carlos Cemetery, 792 Fremont St., in 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 Mass.

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