The Ocean Institute is pleased to join in the celebration of World Oceans Day on Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

World Oceans Day allows us to celebrate the ocean’s wide array of wonders and resources and to consider ways that each of us can help with ocean conservation.  Investigate beautiful sand and shells from all around the world, learn about the relationship different cultures have with sharks, and find out how much water there is on earth and how we affect it.

Children can participate in a mural painting exhibiting the wonders of the seas and decorate their own eco-friendly reusable bag.  Guests can explore our earth underwater with a Remotely Operated Vehicle and learn how the death of one creature can create a new ecosystem in our new whale fall display.  Learn about deep sea creatures and their wonderful ability to produce light.  Come and explore the wonders of the ocean with us!

For more information, call (949) 496-2274.

Ocean Education Center Open on Weekends – The Ocean Institute welcomes visitors on Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., to enjoy ocean-themed exhibits, view hundreds of living ocean animals, and witness shark and jellyfish feedings.

Cost is $6.50 adults, $4.50 children (ages 4-12), Ocean Institute members free.  Or, with the purchase of a membership, a family can enjoy year-round free admission, benefit from member-only events and receive discounts on all other programs.

The Institute also offers many exciting programs for children.  For information, visit  www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274.

Founded in 1977, the Ocean Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to ocean preservation through education, setting the standard for educational excellence and serving as a leading resource for universities, museums, teachers and all others seeking to increase their knowledge of the ocean.  The Ocean Institute is open to the general public on weekends, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  Cost:  $6.50 adults, $4.50 children (ages 4-12), Ocean Institute members free.  Unique maritime and ocean-themed items are available in the Chambers Gallery everyday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Institute address: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point.  Website: www.ocean-institute.org.

Jim Graves

“BEETHOVEN’S NINTH” INSIDE AND OUT—PACIFIC SYMPHONY
ENDS CLASSICAL SEASON WITH A FESTIVAL OF MUSIC FEATURING
A FUSION OF MAGNIFICENT VOICES, SUBLIME SYMPHONIC SOUNDS

In addition to concerts, first “Pacific Symphony Plazacast,” presented in
association with Segerstrom Center for the Arts, takes place Saturday, June 2,
with wall projection of live performance on the plaza

Free plaza event also a grand celebration of Music Director St.Clair’s birthday;
John Alexander’s anniversary; and the Center’s 25^th

Part of “Music Unwound,” the concert features a display of local artwork
inspired by Beethoven’s Ninth

Beethoven’s crowning achievement, the epic and exquisite Symphony No. 9, “Choral”—featuring the soul-stirring “Ode to Joy,” which has thrilled listeners around the world for nearly two centuries—brings Pacific Symphony’s 2011-12 classical season to a memorable close in a variety of ways. First! The concert, led by Music Director Carl St.Clair, features a monumental union of orchestra and voices that includes Pacific Chorale and four world-class opera singers—soprano Kelley Nassief; mezzo-soprano Susana Poretsky; tenor Chad Shelton; and bass Kevin Deas—who take on the florid and challenging solo passages in the fourth movement of Beethoven’s Ninth. Completing the program are two timely works by Frank Ticheli: “Rest” (a world premiere version for strings) and “Radiant Voices,” a hopeful response to the 1992 Los Angeles Riots, providing a stunning prelude.

Taking place Thursday-Saturday, May 31, June 1-2, at 8 p.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, this concert is also part of the Symphony’s Music Unwound series and includes a display of Beethoven-inspired artwork by local artists who responded to the call: “OC Can You Create?” (more below). A preview talk by composer Ticheli begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25-$110; for more information or to purchase tickets, call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org.

Second! Pacific Symphony, in association with Segerstrom Center for the Arts, presents the very first “Pacific Symphony Plazacast,” a live simulcast of the Symphony’s Beethoven Ninth performance shown on the Center’s Arts Plaza during the Saturday, June 2, concert starting at 9 p.m., with festivities, including a selection of food available for purchase, beginning at 8:30 p.m. The evening is a prismatic celebration of Maestro St.Clair’s 60^th birthday, the Center’s 25^th anniversary and John Alexander’s 40^th anniversary as artistic director of Pacific Chorale, hosted by Classical KUSC’s Rich Capparela. This unique event is free and open to the public with no ticket required. The community is invited to come early, bring chairs and blankets, and picnic on the plaza, while enjoying a preview and live interviews by Capparela with key guest artists—and a few surprises.

“Beethoven’s Ninth is a symphony in search of a voice,” says Maestro St.Clair. “Yet, we don’t hear that voice until the final movement. ‘Ode to Joy’ has become an anthem for peace, for unification, for brotherly love, for manhood, and it’s just a simple little tune that we all know and can hum.”

When Beethoven’s Ninth premiered in 1824, conducted by the composer himself, he was so profoundly deaf that he heard nary a note. Nor did he hear the five standing ovations the epic choral work received. This is the final complete symphony of Beethoven, which has become one of the best-known works of the Western classical repertoire, and has been adapted for use as the European Anthem. The symphony is considered one of Beethoven’s masterpieces and one of the greatest musical compositions ever written. It’s also the first example of a major composer using voices in a symphony. The words were taken from “Ode to Joy,” a poem written by Friedrich Schiller in 1785.

“One of the texts that I love in Beethoven’s Ninth is diesen kuss der ganzen welt, “the kiss for the whole world,” continues St.Clair. “I really look upon this piece as Beethoven’s kiss to the whole world. What a gem he has given us. What Beethoven was trying to convey to us is probably prophetic, he was trying to tell us something, and that is why this piece has lived so long in our lives, in our hearts, and in concert stages around the world.”

Furthering the message of joy and hope during hard times, the concert opens with two works by the Symphony’s first composer-in-residence, Ticheli. “Rest” was originally written for and premiered by Pacific Chorale under the title “There Will Be Rest” for SATB chorus (1999), and dedicated “In Loving Memory of Cole Carsan St.Clair.” A renamed arrangement for concert band called “Rest” (2010) turned it into a purely instrumental work. For this concert, St.Clair requested that Ticheli recreate a new version for strings only. The second piece, “Radiant Voices,” was written in 1993 as a response to the Los Angeles riots, only a couple years after Ticheli had moved to California to teach at USC, Thornton School of Music.

“‘Radiant Voices,’ though composed in 1993 as a result of his feelings about the L.A. riots, is more a hopeful statement that something positive would come from this dark time,” says St.Clair. “Also, because he knew the orchestra so well, there are many solos for specific players and instruments. It starts with a cello solo; there’s also a trumpet solo, a clarinet solo, a flute cadenza, wonderful moments for just strings and a lot of percussion. It ends with an incredible joyful quality of sound and an energy that is quite positive, which is Frank Ticheli in a nutshell.”

This set of concerts is generously sponsored by Tara and David Troob. Pacific Symphony’s classical series performances are made possible by the Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation, with additional support from American Airlines, The Westin South Coast Plaza, KUSC and PBS SoCal.

Classical Connections

St.Clair also leads the Symphony in an afternoon performance and conversation of the Ninth Symphony for Classical Connections, “Beethoven’s Ninth Revealed,” on Sunday, June 3, at 3 p.m. After the concert, patrons are invited to enjoy a free cup of coffee or tea and mingle with St.Clair and Symphony musicians in the lobby for “Coffee Connections,” as well as join a reception for the artists who submitted works to “OC Can You Create?”

About the Guest Vocalists

“If the angels in heaven really sing, please let them do it like Nassief. Her voice combines the best of two worlds: It has bel canto size, warmth and height, and yet is svelte, with a youthful sparkle,” wrote the Leipziger Volkszeitung when soprano Kelley Nassief sang “Elijah” with the Gewandhausorchester and Kurt Masur. It is her critically acclaimed performances on symphonic stages across the globe that have established Nassief as one of the world’s leading concert artists.

Hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle for having a voice of “extraordinary passion and power” and her “grand but emotionally transparent” characterizations, mezzo-soprano

Poretsky’s future engagements include a return to San Diego Opera as Fenena in “Nabucco” and performances of Verdi’s Requiem with the Washington Chorus. She also joins the San Francisco Ballet for Leonid Desyatnikov’s “Russian Seasons” as a part of Alexei Ratmansky’s Diamond Project, a work she premiered in the 2005-06 season and reprised the following season with the New York City Ballet.

Opera News praises tenor Chad Shelton for one of his trademark roles, claiming that his “Don José was the dramatic heart of this production; this was a performance that grew in complexity as he struggled to reconcile the forces of loyalty, lust and fate. Shelton owned the final scene, as his character descended into despair fueled by psychotic obsession. His bright tone amplified the intensity of the last gripping moments.”

Kevin Deas has gained international acclaim as one of America’s leading basses. Lauded for his “burnished sound, clarity of diction and sincerity of expression” and “fervent intensity” by Chicago Tribune critic John von Rhein, Deas has been variously called “exemplary” (Denver Post), “especially fine” (Washington Post) and possessing “a resourceful range of expression” (The Cincinnati Enquirer). He is perhaps most acclaimed for his signature portrayal of the title role in “Porgy and Bess,” having sung it with Pacific Symphony, as well as the New York Philharmonic and numerous others.

About “OC Can You Create?” and Music Unwound

This concert is also one of three Music Unwound performances this season and includes

an array of artwork by local artists who responded to “OC Can You Create?” The call by the Symphony for original expressions reflecting the numerous ways Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony has impacted humanity are on display in the concert lobby during the concerts, Thursday-Sunday, May 31-June 3.

“Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is so interesting on so many levels,” says Kurt Mortensen, director of audience engagement. “Not only is it this iconic masterwork which influenced and transformed music in the 19^th century and beyond, but it has so many extra-musical cultural associations which have greatly affected life on this planet. The piece serves as great inspiration for artists and our intention is that the lobby experience at the concert leaves patrons thinking about the monumental significance that Beethoven’s final symphony has had on humanity.”

Now in its third year, the Music Unwound initiative to bring innovative new formats and thematic programming to the concert experience is underwritten by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The goal of Music Unwound is to enhance the concert experience by creating contextual backdrops in an attempt to give the music deeper meaning. “Beethoven’s Ninth” is the third of three very different Music Unwound concerts produced by the Symphony during the 2011-12 season.

Jayce Keane

Director of Public Relations

May 19-20, 2012

Corpus Christi Adult Faith Formation presents “The Book of Acts,” a Bible study exploring the early development of the Church. The Book of Acts will be explored from beginning to end and general focus will be placed on author, audience, theology, history, symbolism and modern relevance.  The course will be taught by Shawn Wehan (Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation) and will involve spiritual reading, lecture and small group sharing.  The class will take place on Monday evenings at 7PM and repeated Tuesday mornings at 10AM.  The following are the course dates: May 21 & 22, 28 & 29, June 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19

Networking and Employment Transition Support Ministry Does the thought of formal networking during your job search make you want run for the hills, pull the covers over your head, or eat an entire carton of Haagen-Dazs? Well, you are not alone. Formal networking can be stressful. A room full of people, clad in business attire with their business cards and elevator speeches ready to go, can feel intimidating even to the most outgoing individuals. Here’s the thing though, when looking for your ideal job, it is vital that you let as many people as possible, know who you are, what your expertise is, and what you want. You never know who might lead you to the job you want, or who you might help along the way. Networking is a must, but there are easier ways to do it. We are lucky enough to have Heidi McLeod, a seasoned executive recruiter and people expert, join us to share her secrets to making important connections everywhere you go. In her presentation on May 24, 2012 at 7:30, entitled, “Accidental Networking: The Easiest and most Effective Way to make Job Connections”, Heidi will show you an easier, sure-fired, stress free way to network to get the job you want. As a Sr. Consultant and Executive Recruiter at The Ankenbrandt Group, Heidi has worked with great success in the recruiting industry for over 17 years.  Her engaging and interactive speaking style promises to make this meeting informative, creative and fun. You do not want to miss this one. Please RSVP by contacting Ed Jordan at ejordan@noletspirits.com or 949-389-1715.

So far we have received SIX full sponsorships and a few partials… ….can you help our YOUTH?

Corpus Christi is blessed with a great treasure in our parish youth that seek (and are accepted) to become Youth Leaders. The result of an evolving process of initial preparation and then ongoing training, our Youth Leaders are the ones you most frequently see serving at La Cena, selling food in our Food Booths, helping out at JAMs and HAVEN events and assisting with Faith Formation gatherings. They are, in a word, simply incredible. This year, our new Youth Ministry Coordinator, Mr. Vini Nunez is developing a revised multi-tract approach of training and prep that will offer both specific opportunities for those NEW to Youth Leadership and more advanced experiences for those choosing to return and continue as Youth Leaders. Thus, this summer’s Youth Leadership Experience is not a single Retreat/Summit  but a series of experiences starting with all our Youth Leaders participating with the ‘Azusa Pacific University- Student Leadership Conference’ (where they will have the opportunity to interact with youth-leaders from other faiths and from all over the Western US) in early July followed by further team/leadership development tracts throughout the summer for the varied Leadership Levels of our Youth Leaders. With transportation, tuition, room and board and assorted food costs for both the Conference and follow-up events factored in, this Summer’s Youth Leadership Development will cost $500 per youth….and we are now accepting Sponsorship/Partial Sponsorship donations to help offset the cost for each of our 27 youth who are being interviewed for this year’s Leadership training. In the past, your generosity has TREMENDOUSLY reduced the final cost for which each youth is individually responsible and I hope we can  again count on your kindness and support. If you wish to make a Sponsorship donation to support this year’s Youth Leadership efforts, please send your Sponsorship  (via the weekly Stewardship/Offertory collection or via US Mail) to Fr. Fred or give me a call (389-9011) to discuss putting it on your VISA/MasterCard or AMEX. Thank you, as always, for your love and care of our youth…the Church of today AND tomorrow.  FKB

La Cena is coming…La Cena is coming….In the midst of all the parish changes that will be occurring this Summer, it is important to remember that parish life continues…and one of the best ways to reassure yourselves that Corpus Christi is still Corpus Christi is to make plans to attend and enjoy this Summer’s two ‘La Cena’ evenings of food and music. Scheduled for  Saturday, July 21^st and again on Saturday, August 18^th, each evening will commence following the 5:00 p.m. Mass  outdoors on our lawn. Pre-paid advance reservations will be required but in a nod to continuing economic uncertainty, the tiered pricing for each evening will be only $25 per adult (15 and up), $15 for children (10-14) and only $10 for wee-ones (2-9),  infants under 2 are free.  This being a fund-raiser we are of course looking for whatever donations of food, beverage or supplies we can obtain that will cut down on our initial costs. If you know of any generous suppliers of quality sausage, pasta, bread, salad fixings or good vino…please make contact with either Lisa Aguirre (lisa-a@cox.net) or Georgina Yacap (gyacap@cox.net.) With pastoral transitions having just occurred, these ‘La Cena’s’ will be a wonderful opportunity to not only meet and experience Corpus Christi’s new Pastor (and perhaps a new Parochial Vicar…keep your fingers crossed) but also demonstrate to him (them) who we are! Make sure you get the dates on your calendar.

*4thAnnual  POPs CAMPOUT on June 2^nd, 6pm overnight to the morning of June 3^rd at 8am. This fun and kid-friendly overnight on our Corpus Christi lawn will feature dinner and breakfast prepared by FKB, a bonfire, s’mores, music and fun times with lots and lots of fellow dads and their kids. Cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child. Each family is responsible for providing their own tent and  sleeping equipment. Sign-ups after Mass.

“Perhaps a Spot of Tea with the Ladies?”  It’s time for our 2nd Annual Chapters Ladies Tea!
CHAPTERS Women’s Ministry will host this lovely event on Saturday, June 2nd at 11:30 am.   Our late-Spring tea includes fresh fruit, scones, assorted teas, traditional finger sandwiches and various sweet desserts served on assorted beautiful fine china.  Invite your friends and come enjoy our afternoon Tea! The cost is $35.00 per person  and reservations will be taken after mass the weekends of May 19/20 and 26/27.  Last day to reserve your spot is May 30th.   Contact Jackie Kleinhammes at jkleinhammes@cox.net or 949/837-4441 to answer any questions.

Transition news… (In case you missed it last week…)

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Effective July 2^nd, Bishop Tod has appointed Fr. Tim Ramaekers, as the next Pastor of Corpus Christi. Born  in Long Beach, Fr. Tim and his family moved to Orange County in 1963. Ordained for 30 years (a classmate of FK Fr. Tim has been  the Pastor of St. Joseph Parish ( Placentia) for the last 15 years. On this past Monday evening when Fr. Tim was introduced to our Administrative Team-Parish Staff-Pastoral Council and Finance Committee, he was accompanied by Monsignor Michael Hehr (the Vicar General) and another Diocesan Official to share and explain the particular cross that Fr. Tim has carried for the last three years. In 2009, an individual within the Diocese of Orange claimed to have experienced a ‘recovered memory’ of 20+ years ago of being abused by a wide variety of priests who had served within the parishes of his youth. One of those accused was Fr. Tim Raemakers.  As per the Diocesan protocols within the Charter for the Protection of Children/Youth, an investigation by the independent Misconduct Review Board was initiated (the head of which is the former Police Chief of Huntington Beach) and Fr. Tim was notified of the accusation. Every parish where Fr. Tim had ever served was sent a notice regarding the accusation that was read aloud at their Masses and printed in their Bulletins. Fr. Tim personally read the notice to his congregations at his own parish of St. Joseph’s. No additional accusations emerged from these inquiries.  The early investigation gave rise to wide discrepancies and factual inaccuracies, thus Fr. Tim was never removed from ministry nor placed on Administrative leave. As the investigation continued it was determined that the accusations against Fr. Tim were FALSE and had no bearing in fact. Thus, while the  ‘recovered memory-accusation’ will forever follow him on the internet (not unlike the FKB Barney videos that will never go away…,) upon a thorough and extensive investigation, he is… as he always said he was… an innocent man falsely accused.

In weeks to come, Fr. Tim will share more of his story/history and open himself to your scrutiny regarding this false accusation. He understands the particular woundedness of our Catholic culture and is prepared to earn your trust and certainty of his innocence. While he comes with the full love and support of his 4,300-family St. Joseph Parish who never questioned his innocence. he understands that to us he is an unknown. He comes to us carrying a cross and only asks to be allowed to serve and minister honorably so that we may come to know him as each of his parishes have before us.  (More to come in the  weeks ahead…stay tuned as OUR future unfolds and becomes wonderfully clear…ALL WILL BE WELL.)

Welcome Fr. Tim Ramaekers, may we be a place of hope, refuge and love so that you and we may be at peace and we may grow together as The Body of Christ-Corpus Christi.

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A reminder, make sure you mark the weekend of June 30-July 1^st as the occasion of final FKB-Masses. On Saturday, June 30^th there will be the usual 5:00pm Mass for those who do not like crowds or outdoor events  (with nothing following….just a simple Mass, indoors) and then on Sunday morning, July 1^st, we will celebrate ONE SINGLE Mass at 9:00am, outdoors on the lawn, followed by continued music along with a lovely reception prepared by our own Chef Bill Barber,: Pulled Pork Sliders  (with barbecued pulled-pork made by FKB himself), Cashew Chicken Sliders, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit, Marble Sheet Cake and plenty of beverages. There will NOT be an 8, 10 or 12 Noon Mass that day, just one Mass at 9am. Parking will be available on the street and elsewhere, so plan accordingly. If you would like to help with the July 1^st events, here are the people to contact:

Scotty Eisenbart, overseeing the food PREP and SERVICE volunteers; Scott@eisenbartandsons.com

Maribeth Cooper, partnering with Scotty to keep the food tables well stocked and serviced; overseeing any High School Youth who want to participate; mbcooper3@cox.net

Marc Jordan, overseeing lawn set-up and take down; marcjordan@corpuschristialisoviejo.org

Joy Bonde, overseeing beverage upkeep and supply; JBonde@memorialcare.org

Please note that not only is next weekend Memorial Day Weekend AND PENTECOST…it is also the last weekend of the month and our Food Collection opportunity to help the South County Outreach Food Bank. Please bring your non-perishable food items with and drop them in the hamper that will be on the courtyard.

With the annual Priest Retreat Week approaching, please note that there will NOT BE ANY weekday Masses during the week of June 4-8. Thanks. In addition, the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be absent and in use for the Clergy Worship Space, along with our two padded kneelers from the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, which will be in use for the Clergy Blessed Sacrament Chapel at La Quinta. Just keeping you in the loop so you know….

Our Corpus Christi Book Club hopes you'll join us on Monday, June 4, 7:00 PM, Meeting Room 4, for a discussion of Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict by Laurie Viera Rigler.

Some tinkering is going on with Good Shepherd/Little Lambs….

In order to better serve and PROTECT our children using Good Shepherd/Little Lambs ministry we will be making modifications regarding limits on when children can be dropped off, increased need for parent oversight for disruptive children and probably a move toward a ‘co-op’ method of requiring parents who use the ministry to volunteer on a periodic basis to provide proper oversight. We want the Good Shepherd/Little Lambs experience to be rich and wonderful for our kids…as we presume you do as well…so keep your eyes open for ways in which you can help Betina and Cathy make it the BEST we can!!! Thanks.

May 19-20, 2012

Acts 1:1-11                 Ephesians 4:1-13                    Mark 16:15-20

The Ascension of the Lord – HAVEN Confirmation – Ministry Fair Weekend

Beginnings and endings, departures and arrivals, these weeks are filled with them! Approaching the culmination of the Easter Season we once again take leave of the physical presence of Jesus (much like we did on Good Friday) as we celebrate Ascension. While the promise of abundant Pentecost blessings will quickly follow next weekend…nonetheless, having to say goodbye is always wrenching and difficult.

Scripture, concerned mostly with conveying the GOSPEL of Jesus of Nazareth being the Son of God, does not linger on the emotive events occurring within those who associated closely with Jesus. Even on Good Friday, knowing that his Mother, Mary, was witnessing all that was occurring, we never truly hear of must have been her intense anguish and sense of loss. The early disciples surely must have been on a roller-coaster of emotions: Jesus dies on Good Friday and they mourn and are bereft – Jesus rises on Sunday and they were confused and overjoyed – Jesus says goodbye and leaves them as he ascends to The Father. And so, on this Ascension weekend we celebrate a mixture of departure and continuance: our HAVEN youth being Confirmed and getting on about living their Catholic-Christian lives, juxtaposed with our Ministry Fair which speaks of the ongoing vibrancy of our Corpus Christi Catholic-Christian Community.

Outside of these Grand Hall walls graduations are occurring that speak of endings…which are the precursors of fresh beginnings. Pentecost draws near with it’s promised outpouring of spiritual gifts, overlapping our commemoration of those who have died in service to our Nation on Memorial Day. What might your joys and sorrows be; like some sort of sweet and sour experience, they are frequently closely connected? The same tear glands supply the moisture for tears of happiness and tears of sadness. In the midst of these unfolding beginnings and endings it is sometimes wise and prudent to keep our eyes fixed on the one thing that remains unchanging, the cross of Jesus…for wherever the cross is, grace is abundant.

Thank you for joining with our Corpus Christi Community on this glorious Spring weekend. Congratulations to our CONFIRMED HAVEN YOUTH: Erin Herndon, Kathleen Donahue, Jason Kerins, Nicholas Morrison,, Sierra Mackey, Michael Arcemont, Alyssa Cathcart, Nick Blackmore,, Julia Padilla, Riley Lindheimer, Devon Kleinhammes,, Molly Elkins, Christina Santala, Annemarie Kibbe, Stephanie Dominque, Victoria Yacap,  Erika Stablow, Gabriela Soto, Jennifer Frerk, Patrick Antonius, Meghan Payne, Anthony Vasquez, Danielle Graham, Alyssa Denton, Taylor Castro, Danielle Discala, Jessica Tiber, Joseph Andreini, Ryan Aguirre, Curtis Copin, Ryan Garner, Donovan Dragon, Ryan Denton, Eric Perez, Michael Balcewicz., we are so very proud of YOU!  On this Ascension weekend we are also hosting our annual Ministry Fair; every one of our ministries, outreaches and organizations has a booth staffed by members ready to explain what they do and invite you to help THE BODY of CHRIST remain strong and vibrant by becoming a part of our ministerial life. Next weekend, the flames of Pentecost will be leaping within our Easter Garden…but the sobering presence of all those who have died in our ongoing conflict in the Middle East will again be made present for our honoring of their sacrifice. In addition, BOOTSTRAPS will be offering barbecued pork sandwiches along with containers of frozen barbecued pulled pork and containers of FKB chili for your Memorial Day picnics. (Come hungry!) As May progress and the Easter Season prepares to close, as Pentecost draws near and transitions surround us, remember, you are loved. FKB

­ Registration is open for the Ocean Institute’s Art, Science and the Sea summer camp, a program that combines art and science into a three-hour exploration, on July 5 & 6; July 11, 18 & 25; and August 1,8, & 15; programs available for ages 7-12.

The program is based on the Institute’s popular Artist by the Sea for Kids series.  Each day, aspiring young artists work alongside a different featured artist who uses his/her own unique format to introduce a different element of ocean stewardship.  Preceding the art lesson is a hands-on lab that explores each topic in depth.

$35/day, or $60/two days (and material fees, if applicable).  Programs available 9 a.m. – noon & 1 – 4 p.m.  Register online at www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274.

Ocean Institute Open to the Public on Weekends – The Ocean Institute is open to the general public on Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Weekend visitors can enjoy special seasonal exhibits, as well as hundreds of living ocean animals, and shark and jellyfish feedings.  Cost:  $6.50 adults, $4.50 children ages 3-12.  Or, with the purchase of a membership, a family can enjoy year-round free admission, benefit from member-only events and receive discounts on all other programs.

Visitors can also board one of the Ocean Institute’s sea-going vessels, the state-of-the-art R/V Sea Explorer or the historic tall ship Spirit of Dana Point.  Cruises are an additional charge. For information, visit www.ocean-institute.org.

Founded in 1977, the Ocean Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to ocean preservation through education, setting the standard for educational excellence and serving as a leading resource for universities, museums, teachers and all others seeking to increase their knowledge of the ocean.

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Jim Graves

Mission San Juan Capistrano held its eighth annual Battle of the Mariachis Festival on Saturday, May 12, as a record number of visitors attended the popular event. More than 4,000 enjoyed the Festival, which featured talented mariachi bands from throughout Californiathat competed for cash prizes before a panel of judges. The Festival was made possible thanks to the generous support from the Thomas J. and Erma Jean Tracy Family Foundation.

Battle of the Mariachis Festival winners included: First place: Plaza de la Raza Youth Mariachi, Los Angeles Second place: Mariachi Juvenil Azteca, San Diego Third place: Mariachi Chula Vista, San Diego Honorable Mention: Mariachi Juvenil Mestizo, Delano, CAThomas J Tracy Shining Star: Soloist Matthew Real, Mariachi Juvenil Azteca, San Diego Held in the Mission’s Central Courtyard, festivities began with a welcoming by Mission Executive Director Mechelle Lawrence-Adams and the National Anthem by vocalist Genesis Codina. The historic Mission Bellswere rung in revelry to mark the start of the Festival.

The event was emceed Laura Sobrino, who was first dubbed the "Mariachi Queen" in 1995 by the LosAngeles Times. In 1996, an NBC national morning show featured a segment on her as a pioneer female mariachi and as a positive role model for the new generation of mariachi musicians. This year marked her third appearance as the Festival's emcee.

About Mission San Juan Capistrano:

Known as the “Jewel of the Missions,” Mission San Juan Capistrano is a historic landmark and museum that boasts of quality permanent exhibits featuring original artifacts as well as traveling and temporary exhibits on a wide variety of topics. The site itself serves as a living outdoor museum with original buildings constructed by Native Americans in the 18thcentury including the Serra Chapel, Great Stone Church, and the original padres’ quarters of the South Wing.

The Mission was founded on November 1, 1776 by Padre Junipero Serra as the seventh in the chain of the twenty one California missions established by Spain, and is Orange County’s only mission. Every year, over 50,000 students visit the Mission and engage in an inspirational learning experience via the Mission Matters programming,as part of their State required California history studies. Mission San Juan Capistrano is owned by the Diocese of Orange and is supported by the Mission Preservation Foundation, which is comprised of business and community leaders committed to ensuring the long term preservation and viability of Orange County’s only Mission.

The Mission receives no funding from either the Church or the State of California and charges admission funds as a means of providing public access. Mission San Juan Capistrano is located at 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Open Daily 8:30a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Good Friday afternoon. Admission is $9 adults; $8 seniors(60 years or over); $5 children (ages 4 to 11); and children ages 3 and under are admitted free. Free audio guide with senior and adult admission.

For more information, call (949) 234-1300 or visit www.missionsjc.com.

Joe Haakenson

JUVE Creative, Inc.

The American Coast Theater Company Summer 2012 Season

The Taming of the Shrew

Shakespearean wit and humor crack the whip on a feisty roaring shrew

By William Shakespeare  |  Directed by Kevin Slay

Shakespeare’s unmistakable wit and humor come into full play as wildly clever characters navigate their way through a sea of comical situations. Hazards and unexpected twists and turns come up along the way, but dowries and disguises are deployed to ensure that each couple arrives together at their proper port. This Shakespearean favorite delights the funny bone as it delivers a message about the inner beauty that can be found in even the most shrewish of shrews.

Lyceum Theater Costa Mesa

on the Vanguard University campus off Newport Boulevard

5 Weeks -- June 8 through July 8, 2012

Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm  |  Sundays at 2:00 pm

Saturday, June 23, 30, July 7 at 2:00 pm

General $20.00  |  Senior/Child/Groups $15.00

Purchase tickets online now at www.ACTCtickets.com

To purchase by phone call 714-619-6424

ACTC is the resident professional theatre company at Vanguard University.

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Bill Hughes  |  Theatre Manager  |  American Coast Theater Company

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KALEIDOSCOPE OF TECHNICAL PROWESS ON DISPLAY FOR
PACIFIC SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA’S FINAL CONCERT FEATURING RESPIGHI’S ARRESTING “PINES OF ROME”

PSYO spotlights three Concerto Competition winners

Orange County, Calif. Talented and inspiring young musicians of Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra (PSYO) demonstrate their artistry in a performance of Respighi’s alluring “Pines of Rome,” a shimming portrait of the trees and fountains of the city, for their final concert of the 2011-12 season. Led by Music Director Maxim Eshkenazy, the concert features the three soloists who won PSYO’s 2011 Concerto Competition, Ian Striedter (trombone), David Chang (violin) and Chloe Hong (cello), performing concertos by Grøndahl, Mendelssohn and Dvorák, respectively. Taking place on Sunday, May 13, at 7 p.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, tickets are $18 general admission (without reserved seating), $30 Box Circle. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org.

“Our final performance will be very heart-warming,” says Melissa Craig, director of youth ensembles. “It’s our annual recognition of graduating seniors as well as three Concerto Competition soloists. We are highlighting our concerto performers’ artistic excellence as representatives of the many quality musicians we have in PSYO. The ensemble this season has held up to their usual standard of excellence. They always meet a challenge head-on and never cease to succeed.”

The program begins with Striedter performing the upbeat and jazzy Trombone Concerto by Grøndahl, followed by Chang’s rendition of the third movement of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, one of the composer’s most popular and frequently performed pieces. Cellist Hong then shines as she performs the final movement of Dvorák’s Cello Concerto, filled with longing and haunting beauty. The concert concludes with Respighi’s second of a trio of famous orchestral poems on Italian subjects, “Pines of Rome.”

“I have been working on Grøndahl’s Trombone Concerto now for over a year and a half,” says Concerto Competition winner Striedter. “The piece captivated me from the first time I heard it and it just hasn’t let go. Grøndahl’s incredibly challenging and beautiful concerto combines musicality and technicality extremely well. It carries the listener on an intense journey of darkness and light, aggression and tenderness, confidence and sorrow, and countless other emotions that only music can describe.”

Serving as the principal trombone for PSYO, Striedter began his first musical studies at the age of 5 by joining the Southern California Children’s Chorus, where he continued singing until the age of 10. He first discovered the trombone in a fifth-grade band class at Turtle Rock Elementary School and quickly fell in love with the instrument. He currently attends University High School in Irvine and has participated in All-Southern, All-State and All-National honor groups. He plans to continue studying music in college.

“Thanks in large part to the inspiring nature of my experiences in PSYO, I will be attending the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University for my Bachelor of Music degree in Trombone Performance,” says Striedter.

Co-Concertmaster Chang began his violin studies at age 12, and since has won the VOCE music competition, the IKPA competition and has received numerous awards in the Southern Youth Music Festival. Under the guidance of his teacher, Margaret Batjer, concertmaster of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, he gained the opportunity to participate in many summer music festivals and master classes. In 2008, he was soloist with the All-Southern Middle School Honor Orchestra and also performed many times in the Irvine Unified School District honor’s music concerts.

Co-Principal Cellist Hong began her musical journey at the age of 5 playing piano, and by the age of 8 had moved on to cello. Her first solo debut was at the concert “Young Stars of the Future” in 2008 at the age of 11 with the South Coast Symphony. In the same year, she performed with the Montecito Youth Orchestra for the Montecito Music Summer Festival, followed by a third concert, the “Festival of Music,” with the Torrance Symphony Orchestra in 2009, where she performed the Haydn Cello Concerto. In 2010, she received the top prize in the Edith Knox Performance Competition and had the opportunity to perform the full movement of the Elgar Cello Concerto as a soloist with the Peninsula Symphony Orchestra. Hong has performed in Kennedy Hall at Washington, D.C., as well as in New York’s renowned Carnegie Hall with her Junior Chamber Music trio.

“Before I came to PSYO, I was used to performing by myself or in small ensemble groups such as trios or quartets. In an orchestra, you have to play with 50 plus musicians, and PSYO helped me learn how to communicate, listen and perform with others,” says Hong.

PSYO is one of three Youth Ensembles programs offered by Pacific Symphony, which also includes Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble and Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings. Founded in 1993, PSYO has emerged as the premier training orchestra of Orange County, consisting of some of the most talented young musicians (ages 13-18) in the area. The year 2011 marked PSYO’s inaugural tour to Bulgaria—Maestro Eshkenazy’s home country. This 10-day, three-concert tour took the orchestra to Sofia, Varna and Plovdiv where they played three standing-room-only performances. Under the artistic direction and guidance of Pacific Symphony’s Music Director Carl St.Clair, PSYO is quickly being recognized as one of the most outstanding youth orchestras in the country.

May 12-13, 2012

Networking and Employment Transition Support Ministry Does the thought of formal networking during your job search make you want run for the hills, pull the covers over your head, or eat an entire carton of Haagen-Dazs? Well, you are not alone. Formal networking can be stressful. A room full of people, clad in business attire with their business cards and elevator speeches ready to go, can feel intimidating even to the most outgoing individuals. Here’s the thing though, when looking for your ideal job, it is vital that you let as many people as possible, know who you are, what your expertise is, and what you want. You never know who might lead you to the job you want, or who you might help along the way. Networking is a must, but there are easier ways to do it. We are lucky enough to have Heidi McLeod, a seasoned executive recruiter and people expert, join us to share her secrets to making important connections everywhere you go. In her presentation on May 24, 2012 at 7:30, entitled, “Accidental Networking: The Easiest and most Effective Way to make Job Connections”, Heidi will show you an easier, sure-fired, stress free way to network to get the job you want. As a Sr. Consultant and Executive Recruiter at The Ankenbrandt Group, Heidi has worked with great success in the recruiting industry for over 17 years.  Her engaging and interactive speaking style promises to make this meeting informative, creative and fun. You do not want to miss this one. Please RSVP by contacting Ed Jordan at ejordan@noletspirits.com or 949-389-1715.

A word from Vini Nunez; HAVEN-JAMs-Youth Leadership Coordinator:

Congratulations to all youth leaders that have been selected to be part of Youth Leadership for the upcoming year.
*Returning Youth Leaders: Caitlin Paine, Kelsea Cooper, Alexi Magbuhat, Annemarie Kibbe, Austin Engelbrecht, Matthew Mills, Jason Kerins, Haleigh Klem, Kathleen Donahue, Ayla Kumano, Nick Blackmore, Sierra Mazzarini, Michael Arcemont, Molly Elkins, Nick Morrison.   *New Youth Leaders: Katie Robinson, Morgan Baciu, Anne Marie Cruz, Julia Underwood, Curtis Copin, Michelle Li, Miranda Gomez, Gabrielle Nelson, Delaina Nelson, Luka Johnson, Andy Fider, Dylan Cannady.  
Please keep both our returning and new Youth Leaders in your prayers as we move forward with serving the Lord and the church.

So far we have received FIVE full sponsorships and some partials… ….can you help our YOUTH?

Corpus Christi is blessed with a great treasure in our parish youth that seek (and are accepted) to become Youth Leaders. The result of an evolving process of initial preparation and then ongoing training, our Youth Leaders are the ones you most frequently see serving at La Cena, selling food in our Food Booths, helping out at JAMs and HAVEN events and assisting with Faith Formation gatherings. They are, in a word, simply incredible. This year, our new Youth Ministry Coordinator, Mr. Vini Nunez is developing a revised multi-tract approach of training and prep that will offer both specific opportunities for those NEW to Youth Leadership and more advanced experiences for those choosing to return and continue as Youth Leaders. Thus, this summer’s Youth Leadership Experience is not a single Retreat/Summit  but a series of experiences starting with all our Youth Leaders participating with the ‘Azusa Pacific University- Student Leadership Conference’ (where they will have the opportunity to interact with youth-leaders from other faiths and from all over the Western US) in early July followed by further team/leadership development tracts throughout the summer for the varied Leadership Levels of our Youth Leaders.

With transportation, tuition, room and board and assorted food costs for both the Conference and follow-up events factored in, this Summer’s Youth Leadership Development will cost $500 per youth….and we are now accepting Sponsorship/Partial Sponsorship donations to help offset the cost for each of our 27 youth who are being interviewed for this year’s Leadership training. In the past, your generosity has TREMENDOUSLY reduced the final cost for which each youth is individually responsible and I hope we can  again count on your kindness and support. If you wish to make a Sponsorship donation to support this year’s Youth Leadership efforts, please send your Sponsorship  (via the weekly Stewardship/Offertory collection or via US Mail) to Fr. Fred or give me a call (389-9011) to discuss putting it on your VISA/MasterCard or AMEX. Thank you, as always, for your love and care of our youth…the Church of today AND tomorrow.  FKB

La Cena is coming…La Cena is coming….In the midst of all the parish changes that will be occurring this Summer, it is important to remember that parish life continues…and one of the best ways to reassure yourselves that Corpus Christi is still Corpus Christi is to make plans to attend and enjoy this Summer’s two ‘La Cena’ evenings of food and music. Scheduled for  Saturday, July 21^st and again on Saturday, August 18^th, each evening will commence following the 5:00 p.m. Mass  outdoors on our lawn. Pre-paid advance reservations will be required but in a nod to continuing economic uncertainty, the tiered pricing for each evening will be only $25 per adult (15 and up), $15 for children (10-14) and only $10 for wee-ones (2-9),  infants under 2 are free.  This being a fund-raiser we are of course looking for whatever donations of food, beverage or supplies we can obtain that will cut down on our initial costs. If you know of any generous suppliers of quality sausage, pasta, bread, salad fixings or good vino…please make contact with either Lisa Aguirre (lisa-a@cox.net) or Georgina Yacap (gyacap@cox.net.) With pastoral transitions having just occurred, these ‘La Cena’s’ will be a wonderful opportunity to not only meet and experience Corpus Christi’s new Pastor (and perhaps a new Parochial Vicar…keep your fingers crossed) but also demonstrate to him (them) who we are! Make sure you get the dates on your calendar.

*4thAnnual  POPs CAMPOUT on June 2^nd, 6pm overnight to the morning of June 3^rd at 8am. This fun and kid-friendly overnight on our Corpus Christi lawn will feature dinner and breakfast prepared by FKB, a bonfire, s’mores, music and fun times with lots and lots of fellow dads and their kids. Cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child. Each family is responsible for providing their own tent and  sleeping equipment. Sign-ups after Mass on May 19-20 and 26-27.

Happy Mother’s Day to each of our parish moms!!!

Our ‘Ascension’  Ministry Fair is NEXT WEEKEND…. How can you make a difference by becoming more involved?

Please keep our HAVEN youth preparing for Confirmation in your prayers and hearts, NEXT SATURDAY at the 5:00pm Mass Auxiliary Bishop Dominic Luong will offer the seven-fold gifts of the Holy Spirit to: Erin Herndon, Kathleen Donahue, Jason Kerins, Nicholas Morrison,, Sierra Mackey,, Michael Arcemont,, Alyssa Cathcart, Nick Blackmore,, Julia Padilla,, Riley Lindheimer,, Devon Kleinhammes,, Molly Elkins, Christina Santala, Annemarie Kibbe, Stephanie Dominque, Victoria Yacap,  Erika Stablow, Gabriela Soto, Jennifer Frerk, Patrick Antonius, Meghan Payne, Anthony Vasquez, Danielle Graham, Alyssa Denton, Taylor Castro, Danielle Discala, Jessica Tiber, Joseph Andreini, Ryan Aguirre,Curtis Copin, Ryan Garner, Donovan Dragon, Ryan Denton, Eric Perez, Michael Balcewicz.  Thanks!

Transition news…

Fr. Tim Ramaekers

As shared at last weekend’s Masses, on Thursday, May 3^rd, I (FK received word from Bishop Tod that my new assignment, beginning in July,  will be as Pastor of Santa Clara de Asis in Yorba Linda.. The Parish was formed in 2001 and is a young and growing community…the last parish in Orange County before you cross over into Riverside County.

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In addition, Bishop Tod has appointed Fr. Tim Ramaekers, as my successor as the next Pastor of Corpus Christi. Born  in Long Beach, Fr. Tim and his family moved to Orange County in 1963. Ordained for 30 years (a classmate of FK Fr. Tim has been  the Pastor of St. Joseph Parish ( Placentia) for the last 15 years. On this past Monday evening when Fr. Tim was introduced to our Administrative Team-Parish Staff-Pastoral Council and Finance Committee, he was accompanied by Monsignor Michael Hehr (the Vicar General) and another Diocesan Official to share and explain the particular cross that Fr. Tim has carried for the last three years. In 2009, an individual within the Diocese of Orange claimed to have experienced a ‘recovered memory’ of 20+ years ago of being abused by a wide variety of priests who had served within the parishes of his youth.

One of those accused was Fr. Tim Ramaekers.  As per the Diocesan protocols within the Charter for the Protection of Children/Youth, an investigation by the independent Misconduct Review Board was initiated (the head of which is the former Police Chief of Huntington Beach) and Fr. Tim was notified of the accusation. Every parish where Fr. Tim had ever served was sent a notice regarding the accusation that were read aloud at their Masses and printed in their Bulletins. Fr. Tim personally read the notice to his congregations at his own parish of St. Joseph’s. No additional accusations emerged from these inquiries.  The early investigation gave rise to wide discrepancies and factual inaccuracies, thus Fr. Tim was never removed from ministry nor placed on Administrative leave. As the investigation continued it was determined that the accusations against Fr. Tim were FALSE and had no bearing in fact. Thus, while the  ‘recovered memory-accusation’ will forever follow him on the internet (not unlike the FKB Barney videos that will never go away…,) upon a thorough and extensive investigation, he is… as he always said he was… an innocent man falsely accused.

In weeks to come, Fr. Tim will share more of his story/history and open himself to your scrutiny regarding this false accusation. He understands the particular woundedness of our Catholic culture and is prepared to earn your trust and certainty of his innocence. While he comes with the full love and support of his 4,300-family St. Joseph Parish who never questioned his innocence. he understands that to us he is an unknown. He comes to us carrying a cross and only asks to be allowed to serve and minister honorably so that we may come to know him as each of his parishes have before us.  (More to come in the  weeks ahead…stay tuned as OUR future unfolds and becomes wonderfully clear…ALL WILL BE WELL.)

Welcome Fr. Tim Ramaekers, may we be a place of hope, refuge and love so that you and we may be at peace and we may grow together as The Body of Christ-Corpus Christi.

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A reminder, make sure you mark the weekend of June 30-July 1^st as the occasion of final FKB-Masses. On Saturday, June 30^th there will be the usual 5:00pm Mass for those who do not like crowds or outdoor events  (with nothing following….just a simple Mass, indoors) and then on Sunday morning, July 1^st, we will celebrate ONE SINGLE Mass at 9:00am, outdoors on the lawn, followed by continued music along with a lovely reception prepared by our own Chef Bill Barber,: Pulled Pork Sliders  (with barbecued pulled-pork made by FKB himself), Cashew Chicken Sliders, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Assorted Fruit, Marble Sheet Cake and plenty of beverages. There will NOT be an 8, 10 or 12 Noon Mass that day, just one Mass at 9am. Parking will be available on the street and elsewhere, so plan accordingly. If you would like to help with the July 1^st events, here are the people to contact:

Scotty Eisenbart, overseeing the food PREP and SERVICE volunteers; Scott@eisenbartandsons.com

Maribeth Cooper, partnering with Scotty to keep the food tables well stocked and serviced; overseeing any High School Youth who want to participate; mbcooper3@cox.net

Marc Jordan, overseeing lawn set-up and take down; marcjordan@corpuschristialisoviejo.org

Joy Bonde, overseeing beverage upkeep and supply; JBonde@memorialcare.org

“Perhaps a Spot of Tea with the Ladies?”  It’s time for our 2nd Annual Chapters Ladies Tea!
CHAPTERS Women’s Ministry will host this lovely event on Saturday, June 2nd at 11:30 am.   Our late-Spring tea includes fresh fruit, scones, assorted teas, traditional finger sandwiches and various sweet desserts served on assorted beautiful fine china.  Invite your friends and come enjoy our afternoon Tea! The cost is $35.00 per person  and reservations will be taken after mass the weekends of May 19/20 and 26/27.  Last day to reserve your spot is May 30th.   Contact Jackie Kleinhammes at jkleinhammes@cox.net or 949/837-4441 to answer any questions.

May 12-13, 2012

Sixth Sunday of Easter  -  Mother’s Day

Acts 10:25-48             First John 4:7-10                    John 15:9-17

Good Friday and Easter Sunday seem so long ago, way back in the early days of April. Yet, as we continue on within the ‘Easter Season’ we start to anticipate another pairing of ‘endings/beginnings’ in the approach of next week’s Ascension Sunday followed quickly by Pentecost. Considering that the theme of ‘transition’ has been all around us throughout these past months, it is  a grace-filled reminder that in order for fresh-beginnings to occur, something must end. This is not to say that the endings will be easy but at least we can grudgingly accept that something fresh and new is being offered. In order to attain ‘Easter’ we necessarily had to endure Good Friday; in order to have the outpouring of the Pentecost Spirit we must accept the physical departure of Jesus from our world. No Cross of Good Friday, no Easter. No departure of Jesus, no filling of the void by the Holy Spirit. No transition from what has been, no fresh beginnings of what can be. In our First Reading from The Acts of the Apostles we hear the dawning realizization of the Apostles that the Holy Spirit has a mind of its own, that the grace of Jesus was not limited to just their ‘own’ small group.

In the Gospel of John we have Jesus reminding his disciples, in anticipation of his crucifixion, that his love for them was his ultimate gift…and the gift they should offer to one another as the truest sign of being his disciples. On this Mother’s Day weekend we honor the women among us who have given us the ‘ultimate gift’ of their love, who have encouraged us forward into our futures and who have helped us acknowledge that we must let go of the apron strings and build our own lives/dreams. In these days of transition it is wise to anticipate that each of our lives will be filled with fresh beginnings that necessitate endings, some more painful than others. Thus has it always been and thus will it always be. What have been your times of transition? What were the hardest things to leave behind? Were the fresh beginnings what you thought they would be? Have you finally realized that you can never go back? Are you aware that you can only go forward? What is your legacy that you are leaving behind? Is it different than what you wish you could be leaving?

Thank you joining with us for our Corpus Christi celebration of Mass, and on this weekend, Mother’s Day. May this day be one of blessing and bright hope for each of you moms…thank you for your struggles and labors so that we might exist and thrive!

A reminder that next Saturday, Auxiliary Bishop Dominic Luong will be present at the 5:00pm Mass to Preside at the Confirmation Mass of our HAVEN youth, please plan accordingly. As well, so as to avoid the Memorial Day Weekend get-a-ways, our Parish Ministry Fair will be occurring NEXT WEEKEND following ALL of the Masses. This is an excellent opportunity to experience all that Corpus Christi has to offer within our Ministries, Outreaches and Services. Not just a showcase, this is also an opportunity for you to consider how you might become more intimately involved within our Corpus Christi life…so please plan to linger and investigate what we have to offer. Bulletins are available with other news and happenings so please accept one on your way home. Lastly, with the Easter Garden as a continuing sign, remember, you are loved.  FKB

Mama's on 39

21022 Beach Boulevard

Huntington Beach, CA 92648

714-374-1166

Free meal for Mom at Mama's on 39 in Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach, CA - Mama's on 39 is rolling out the red carpet for moms on Mother's Day by offering a free meal to Mom on her special day  - and all weekend long.

Simply bring Mom in for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner Saturday, May 12 through Sunday, May 13 and Mom will have a great meal for free (limit one free mama meal per table).

The premiere Mother's Day promotion comes on the heels of a new spring/summer menu the popular eatery recently rolled out boasting fresh and natural comfort foods kicked up several notches. It also follows the launch of the restaurant's new all-day Happy Hour that runs from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Mama's on 39, which is celebrating its first anniversary this month, serves delectable foods just like Mama used to make with a culinary twist - tempting diners seeking delectable lunch, dinner fare and a unique brunch all day Saturday and Sunday.  Patrons enjoy dishes like Tutt’s Chicken Fry Sliders with buttermilk fried chicken, Hawaiian rolls, Mama’s citrus slaw and spicy honey mustard; and Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf with fork mashed potatoes and gravy. Of course there's lighter fare such as the Blackened Ahi-SAMwich and Mama’s Gotta Fit in Her Jeans! gluten-free dish of roasted spaghetti squash, rosemary, garlic, fresh tomatoes and asiago cheese. The restaurant also serves eight Thrifty's ice cream flavors and now serves a full bar, featuring Mama's famous 32-ounce "Mama Mary" and a Mama's Cadillac Margarita that is certainly like no other.

Mama's on 39 is at 21022 Beach Blvd. To make a reservation for Mother's Day weekend, call 714-374-1166. Information is also available at www.MamasOn39.com.



Kelly Tokarski

KT Community Relations

Mother's Day is just around the corner.  Give the best gift of all.  A Tribeca Salon gift card. Whether it is time for a new "do" or time for a hair color give a gift card from Tribeca. Come in to Tribeca. A little bit of New York without the rush.

Maybe Mom needs a little highlight or a keratin treatment  -  Tribeca is her place.

Our pledge as a salon is to provide quality service that our clients can count on to make them look and feel good.  The Tribeca Salon atmosphere is a relaxed, but professional environment.  Our staff is committed to focusing on your needs for convenience and quality.  Whether you need a quick service so you can get back to your busy life of if you want to enjoy some time away from the madness being pampered, Tribeca Salon should be your destination.

For your pleasure, we proudly serve specialty coffees and wine daily.  Saturday we also serve mimosas!  Tribeca Hair Salon is conveniently located in Aliso Viejo near the 73 toll road and Aliso Creek rd. or the 5 freeway at Pacific Park.  Our Pristine business park facility offers plenty of parking any time of day or evening. TRIBECA is a DESTINATION SALON... come and enjoy your stay.

MISSION STATEMENT
Tribeca Salon is in business to provide a top quality and inviting full service salon for its clients, employees and the community that supports us. Professionalism and a genuine concern for others is what will set us apart from the competition.

Call for an appointment or book online www.tribecahairsalon.com.

949-916-2400

Ocean Institute Event

with Capt. Dave Anderson

Dana Point, CALIF., ­ The Ocean Institute is pleased to present a unique lecture with Captain Dave Anderson, who for many years has led whale watching excursions off Orange County, on Thursday, May 17, 6:30 p.m.  “Captain Dave” will present footage from his marine mammal voyages, share the story of his recent involvement with a dramatic whale rescue and discuss his new book Lily: A Gray Whale’s Odyssey.

“Captain Dave has a wealth of knowledge to share about the marine mammals that swim off our coast,” commented Dan Stetson, Ocean Institute president.  “We’re pleased to welcome him to the Institute, and look forward to hearing his many exciting stories.”

Fishing gear entanglement is the leading cause of death of dolphins and whales.  Captain Dave has become a passionate spokesman on this issue, having appeared on the Ellen Show, CBS This Morning and local news programs.  He will bring some of the netting he helped remove from a gray whale, nicknamed Bart, and discuss the special tools used when rescuing whales.

He will be selling and signing copies of Lily: A Gray Whale’s Odyssey at the event; to learn more about the book, visit http://www.talesfromthepod.com/.

Cost to attend the event is $12 adults, $8 children (ages 4-12) and seniors (ages 62+).  Register online at www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274.  The event is free to members.  Memberships start at $35 per year; call or visit the website for more information about becoming a member.

Marine Science Careers/Internship Academy for Ages 14-17

­ Registration is open for the Ocean Institute’s Marine Science Careers/Internship Academy August 6-10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  It is for ages 14-17.

Are you interested in learning about the ocean and careers in marine science?  This week-long program introduces students to intertidal ecology, animal husbandry, laboratory investigations and shipboard research in preparation for a marine science internship or career.  You will learn about boat safety, current oceanography research, tools of an aquarist and methods for studying plants and animals in our Marine Protected Area.  Program highlights include a snorkeling field trip, an ROV workshop, kayaking, a four-hour research cruise aboard the RV Sea Explorer and various leadership/teambuilding activities.

Participants complete a small group project and presentation.  Successful program graduates may apply to intern with one of our departments: animal husbandry, crew aboard the RV Sea Explorer or work/intern as a docent/researcher in the Marine Protected Area or our Native Plant Preserve.  Interns will work on a project during the year after the camp and present their findings at a symposium hosted at the Ocean Institute.

Interested students must apply for admission to the program, including two letters of recommendation.  An application for this program is available online at www.ocean-institute.org.  Cost: $305.  Information: (949) 496-2274.

Ocean Institute Ocean Investigator Summer Camp for Ages 12-14

­ Registration is open for the Ocean Institute’s Ocean Investigator summer camp, a multi-day ocean education experience for children ages 12-14.  There are two camps during summer 2012: August 1-3, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (3-day camp) and August 13-17, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (5-day camp).

This camp investigates marine science, technology and skills used by intrepid ocean scientists.  While cruising aboard the R/V Sea Explorer, you will use research instruments to gather information that can be applied to understanding the ocean environment.  Activities each day will focus on the living or non-living components of the ocean and the equipment researchers need to study them.  Campers will make underwater discoveries by building and driving remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), conducting a dissection, examining a sample of the sea floor, testing local water samples and surveying the Dana Point Marine Protected Area.

For ages 12 & 14.  3-day camp, $170.  5-day camp, $225.  Register online at www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274.

Ocean Institute Coastal Explorer Summer Camp for Ages 10-12

­ Registration is open for the Ocean Institute’s Coastal Explorer Camp, a week-long ocean education experience for children ages 10-12.  There are five camps during summer 2012, beginning on each of the following dates: July 9, 16, 23, August 6, 20, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day.

Explore the beautiful, unique coastline of Dana Point in the activity-packed camp.  Throughout the week, you will study the science of the surf zone in our laboratory and onboard the R/V Sea Explorer.  You’ll have a chance to participate in fun activities focusing on marine animals and their environment.  This camp includes a day of cruising along the coastline looking for blue whales, scientific sampling aboard our research vessel, kayaking in Dana Point Harbor, tide pool exploration, a visit to San Juan Capistrano’s Ecology Center and a day at the beach!

For ages 10-12.  $285 per child (Ocean Institute members $255).  Register online at www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274.

Ocean Institute Tall Ship Pilgrim Parent-Child Overnight Camp

Registration is open for the Ocean Institute’s tall ship Pilgrim Parent-Child Overnight Camp, an overnight ocean education experience for children ages 8+ and their parents.  The camp begins Saturday, August 4, 3 p.m. and concludes at 9 a.m. the following morning.

Join the crew of the tall ship Pilgrim for an evening of fun and adventures.  Modeled after our award-winning living-history programs, this exciting camp provides the opportunity for parents to share a unique and dynamic experience with their child while creating a long-lasting memory!  Families will step back in time and partake in a variety of shipboard activities including rowing in the harbor, raising sail, going up the mast in a boatswain’s chair, singing chanteys and listening to seafaring stories from the captain.  Meals included.  (Note: the ship remains moored at the dock, and is not taken out under sail.)

For children ages 8+, must be accompanied by a parent (each parent may bring up to three of their children).  $135 per child/parent; $49 for each additional participant.  Register online at www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274.

Ocean Institute Seafarer’s Odyssey Summer Camp for Ages 9-10

Registration is open for the Ocean Institute’s Seafarer’s Odyssey Camp, a week-long ocean education experience for children ages 9-10.  There are four camps during summer 2012, beginning on each of the following dates: July 9, 23, August 6, 20, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day.

Sailing, rowing, steam power and remote controls – these are all ways we have explored our oceans.  At Seafarer’s Odyssey Camp, we experience them all with fun, hands-on activities.  Our odyssey begins in the Golden Age of Sail aboard a traditional tall ship and continues through time, culminating onboard our modern research vessel.  During the week, the adventurers will have the opportunity to crew and set sail aboard the Spirit of Dana Point (including working the helm and firing the ship’s cannon!), row traditional longboats, explore sea legends and lore, race miniature steam boats, and investigate the harbor floor with a remotely operated vehicle (ROV).  From the past to the present, join us as we go on a maritime adventure through time that you will not soon forget!

For ages 9 & 10, proof of age required the first day (must be age 9 by Sept. 1, 2012).  $285 per child (Ocean Institute members $255).  Register online at www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274.

Ocean Institute Open to the Public on Weekends – The Ocean Institute is open to the general public on Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Weekend visitors can enjoy special seasonal exhibits, as well as hundreds of living ocean animals, and shark and jellyfish feedings.  Cost:  $6.50 adults, $4.50 children ages 3-12.  Or, with the purchase of a membership, a family can enjoy year-round free admission, benefit from member-only events and receive discounts on all other programs.

Visitors can also board one of the Ocean Institute’s sea-going vessels, the state-of-the-art R/V Sea Explorer or the historic tall ship Spirit of Dana Point.  Cruises are an additional charge. For information, visit www.ocean-institute.org.

Founded in 1977, the Ocean Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to ocean preservation through education, setting the standard for educational excellence and serving as a leading resource for universities, museums, teachers and all others seeking to increase their knowledge of the ocean.

Founded in 1977, the Ocean Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to ocean preservation through education, setting the standard for educational excellence and serving as a leading resource for universities, museums, teachers and all others seeking to increase their knowledge of the ocean.

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Submitted By

Jim Graves

CHILDRENS ORGANIZATIONS INVITED TO SEE "ALICE IN WONDERLAND' JUNE 1-3 IN ORANGE FREE OF CHARGE

Costa Mesa, CA – You read correct, the Arts & Learning Conservatory (A&L) of Costa Mesa is proud to offer child organizations complimentary tickets to their upcoming performance of “Alice in Wonderland” on June 1, 2, and 3 at the spectacular Nechita Center for the Arts at Orange Lutheran High School. In an effort to bring the wonderful world of theater to all children, A&L has reserved 200 complimentary tickets each night for groups that serve, educate, protect, and nurture children , especially those in foster care or from economically disadvantaged areas.

A&L Executive Director Debora Wondercheck says, “Our goal is to provide an opportunity for all children to experience the magic of live theater and especially to see children their own age performing.” Besides showcasing the talented A&L students ages 6-12, the performance aims to inspire children to pursue the arts whether theater, voice, instrument or dance. Throughout the year A&L provides afterschool programs for nearly 30 schools in Orange and San Bernardino Counties with the assistance of grants and generous donors.

Interested groups may reserve tickets by contacting A&L Community Outreach Coordinator, Jami Delgado at jami.delgado@artsandlearning.org. Tickets available to any city on a first-come basis. To schedule an interview, obtain images, or for more details, contact Debora Wondercheck at (714) 728-7100.

“Alice in Wonderland” takes place at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2 with a Sunday, June 3 matinee at 3 p.m. at the Nechita Center for the Arts at Orange Lutheran High School, 2222 North Santiago Boulevard in the City of Orange. Admission is $12-$18 or a Family 4-pack is just $40 and available at www.ArtsandLearning.org.

Arts & Learning is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to providing quality performing arts instruction to Orange County children of all ethnic and socioeconomic situations. Sponsors and donations of all kind and size, including musical instruments, are always appreciated.

Arts & Learning Conservatory… Creativity for Life!

Submitted by Dolores C. Colin

Consultant, A&L Conservatory

Ryan Clary of Lake Forest teaches his son, Ethan, the art of raking.

Mike Bodily of Mission Viejo distributes water bottles to volunteers.

Alma and Abigail Owens help parents with weeding project.

277 Mormon Helping Hands volunteers, in bright yellow vests, worked at the El Toro Cemetery in Lake Forest, California to benefit the community.  The Santa Margarita Stake members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were part of the 70,000 volunteers participating in California’s Mormon Helping Hands 2012 day of Service, Staurday, April 28. 

Tim Deutsch, General Manager of the Orange County Cemetery District, talked with his staff to find a project that he thought would be the most beneficial. The cemetery decided the major project should be to repaint the green rod iron fence on the frontage road because it had the most visual impact for the community.  General landscaping and cleaning children’s markers were also completed. 

Wendy Vasillaros sat in a planning meeting for Mormon Helping Hands several months ago, while discussing possible community service events.  Past events included parks, schools and community centers but for Wendy she could only think of one place and that was El Toro Memorial. Wendy explains, “ My three year old daughter Hailey is buried there.  I visit several times a week and find it so peaceful and beautiful.  When we were thinking of a place to serve, I immediately thought of "Hailey's Place," as I call it.   I figured I wasn't the only one in our community to have a loved one resting there, so it would be an honor to volunteer.” 

Wendy was right on that account.  A lady who had lost her husband of fifty years on September 26, 2011 personally thanked one Mormon Helping Hands volunteer at the cemetery.  She expressed her gratitude for the service performed at a place that meant so much to her. 

President Jim Carter of the Santa Margarita Stake Presidency, said, “This project was different than any Mormon Helping Hands project we have ever completed.  There was a reverence and feeling of importance being on these beautiful grounds.”   

Tim Deutsch of El Toro Memorial said, “The coordination between the cemetery district and the church was wonderful. We had a great turnout and I can’t say enough positive things about the willing and industrious workers. We look forward to working with Mormon Helping Hands in the years to come.”