SUMMER CAMPS 2009

It’s never too early to look onward to the future. There’s no greater way to solidify the success of the future of the sport with fantastic summer camps; a time for developing and learning. Join us at CVCS for the county’s most unique, challenging and efficient Basketball Camp with Coach Butterworth of the Eagle Basketball Program. Click the link below for more information or contact Brad Butterworth at bbutterworth@cvcs.org. We are looking forward to hosting the most comprehensive learning experience for basketball athletes inside a fun and rewarding atmosphere. So lace ‘em up and get that entry form in quickly as space is limited. See you on the court!

http://www.cvcs.org/athletics-q10246-c10087-Summer_Camps.aspx

Brad Butterworth
Capistrano Valley Christian School
Assistant Athletic Director
Head Women's Basketball Coach
949.493.5683 ext 215 (o)
949.412.9491 (m)
bbutterworth@cvcs.org

Saddleback Running Club will be hosting a free spring running camp April 6-7 for boys and girls grade 3-8. You must register on-line by going to www.saddlebackrunningclub.com. Camp will be directed by THHS’s nationally recognized award-winning Coach Liam Clemons and Coach Dennis Kelly. More information runningclub@cox.net or visit www.saddlebackrunningclub.com

Saddleback Running Club

949-858-3241
runningclub@cox.net

http://saddlebackrunningclub.com/

April 4-5, 2009

The Networking and Employment Transition Support (“NETS”) Group is hosting a meeting for those seeking networking and employment transition opportunities, and parishioners who are looking for good talent to fill open positions. The mission of the group is to bring together parishioners who have open job positions with those who are looking for employment opportunities. Our next meeting will be held TODAY, Sunday April 5th from 3:00 to 5:30 pm in the lower hall of the Church and will include a presentation by Ron Ploof, our parish Development Coordinator, on "Social Media for Job Seekers". Also, if your company has job openings that you would like to share with parishioners please attend our meeting. For questions about the NETS Group contact Ed Jordan at ejordan@ketelone.com or 949-389-1715.

Holy Week - Easter
April 9 Holy Thursday, Triduum begins, 7:00 p.m., Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Altar of Repose in Meeting Rooms 3 & 4 until Midnight.
April 10 Good Friday Prayer Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. (previous reservations required)
Triduum continues with Good Friday Liturgy with veneration of the Cross, 7:00 p.m.
April 11 Triduum concludes with Easter Vigil at 7:00 p.m., reception of catechumens and candidates into the Church through Baptism or Profession of Faith (please note….NO 5:00 p.m. Mass.)
April 12 EASTER SUNDAY –REGULAR SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE, 8, 10 and 12 Noon, Masses INDOORS in the GRAND Hall…(see following bulletin article.) Special overflow parking ON THE STREET has been arranged for EASTER SUNDAY ONLY. Please only cross the street at the lights.

‘Let the Children Come to Me’
Corpus Christi Catholic-Christian Community presents
The Tenth Annual South Orange County Good Friday Prayer Breakfast
Guest Speakers:
Michael Driscoll:, was 15 when diagnosed with Melanoma that had spread to his lymph nodes. He is now 20 and an English Major at UCI with dreams of Notre Dame.
Sean O’Donoghue: was born with 8 Heart Defects and suffered a paralyzing stroke at 4-months. At age 4 Sean received a new heart and is now, a jr. black belt in Tae Kwan Do & a 5th grader at Serra Catholic School.
Darla DuAmarell – At age 6 a recurring neck pain led to the discovery of a tumor encasing her spinal cord. Given 3 months to live Darla has been in remission for six years and is a 5th grader at St. Catherine’s.
Friday, April 10, 2009 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
The St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa, Monarch Ballroom (note room change)
$55.00 per person
For more information, please call Jackie Kleinhammes (949-837-4441)

Little Lambs needs you! Have you been enjoying the benefits of our child care services? Do you have a little time to give back? Just a once a month commitment is all we need! Sign up to help out as a volunteer caregiver during mass. Our numbers keep growing and we need more arms to keep our toddlers happy and safe. All volunteers must be fingerprinted and Safe Environment trained. Contact peggyarmenta@corpuschristialisoviejo.org. to find out how to be a part of this much needed ministry.

As mentioned in last week’s Bulletin, we are designating the last weekend of each month as ‘Feeding Our Family Weekend.’ This will be a monthly opportunity for our parishioners to bring non-perishable food items to Church and deposit them in the specially marked bin that will be outside on the courtyard. Last week’s food was donated to South County Outreach to assist them in their response to the unprecedented demands being placed upon them. Please note that we are only able to handle non-perishable food, no clothing or furniture or additional supplies….just non-perishable food. Under the oversight of our Hands Across the County Ministry, please contact Jeannie Prioli (215-2123) if you would like to specifically help with this outreach. Our next opportunity will be April 25-26. Thanks.

Let’s welcome our newest family members!
On Holy Saturday evening, the following people will be fully received into our Catholic faith, either through baptism or through Profession of Faith: Su Barker , Jennifer Poston, Irma “Leticia” Owens, James Owens, Lydia Laboa, Debbie Kvochak, Jennifer Hendricks. This is an opportunity for you to write them a note of welcome, which will be presented to them on Saturday evening, April 11th, following the Vigil. Your kindness means so much in reaching out and welcoming these newcomers to the Eucharistic table….they are strengthened by your love and embrace…and we are strengthened (and challenged) by the their fresh vision. You may drop your cards off at the parish office throughout the upcoming weeks or you can of course mail them over to us, but please get them to us no later than Good Friday, April 10th. Thanks.

As always we are looking for your help with donations of Easter lilies, please bring your 6” (minimum) potted lilies to the kitchen anytime during THIS week so they will be available to help welcome the Resurrection.
Are you an Adult (over 18) who is a Baptized Catholic and who has received your First Reconciliation and First Eucharist…BUT….have never received the Sacrament of CONFIRMATION? Well, on Memorial Day Weekend (May 30th to be exact) the VIGIL OF PENTECOST is coming, and on that occasion, Bishop Tod authorizes parishes to offer the Sacrament of Confirmation to ADULTS who are our own parishioners. So, if you are a REGISTERED ADULT, 18+ here in Corpus Christi (sorry, no outside family or friends who are not already registered and participating here at Corpus Christi) as of March 1, 2009, and would like to be CONFIRMED on Saturday, May 30th …please contact Shawn Wehan at 949-297-8516 for information and the Adult Confirmation Prep schedule. Thanks. (P.S. We will eventually need a copy of your Baptismal Certificate and a copy of Your First Communion Certificate so you may want to start scrounging around for them.)

Speaking of ADULT SACRAMENTAL EXPERIENCES….are you presently CIVILLY married but have never had your marriage blessed by the Catholic Church? Then perhaps our Late-Spring Marriage Blessing Event on Sunday, June 14th is for you!? In order to participate, the following requirements need to be understood:
1. Both persons have NEVER been married before (this is a first marriage for both) and at least one spouse needs to be Roman Catholic.
2. If one or both persons have been married previously (in any manner or capacity) the prior marriage(s) need to have already been annulled by the Roman Catholic Church.
3. The couple need to be already Registered and participating within Corpus Christi as of March1, 2009. (Sorry, this is not available for extended family or friends who are not already REGISTERED Corpus Christi parishioners.)
4. Both spouses need to attend a preparation meeting on Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m. in the Grand Hall. This is an adult-only meeting, please arrange to leave all infants, toddlers and children with sitters.

All necessary paperwork will be explained at the April 26th meeting, no documents need to be brought with you at that time. Please call our Front Office Receptionist, Susie Hays, at 389-9008, and let her know of your plans to attend.

Attention Parents: A reminder, as is our custom, there will be no Good Shepherd program offered during Easter Sunday Masses, April 12th. Please plan accordingly.

On Good Friday, the collection that is accepted goes to support the places of special spiritual merit in the Holy Land. This is a collection that is taken up throughout the entire world, all the parish’s Good Friday collections are sent to the Holy Land. Your generosity and kindness in preserving our ‘historical roots’ is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

It’s Story Time at Corpus Christi! Parents bring your little ones and join us Monday, April 13 at 10:00 a.m. for an hour of song, stories, snacks and fun crafts! Led by our own “Miss Peggy”, you’ll be treated to a rollicking good time and a chance to meet new friends too! The fun will take place in the Good Shepherd room. Children must be accompanied by a parent and are welcome to invite a friend. No reservations are required. See you there!

Hey there High School students….
Join us for your April HAVEN meeting…one week delayed (because of Easter)….APRIL 18th!
MySpace, God Space: Catholic-Christian Teens Communicating in the Media Age!
During our April HAVEN meeting, we will explore what drives the popularity of texting, My Space, and other media—a need for affirmation, validation, and communication. We will consider the need for intimacy on an emotional and spiritual level. We will also think about how we represent ourselves as we communicate online, via email and when texting, and how people represent themselves to us. Join us at 5:00 p.m. for Mass, followed by dinner, singing with our HAVEN band, games, and the evening’s discussion. Contact Linda Palomino palomino6@cox.net or 290-3424 with any questions.

There is more to this week than just Easter……
Some are perplexed by the title ‘Triduum’, which comprises Holy Thursday, Good Friday and concludes with the Vigil on Holy Saturday. It is essentially a SINGLE liturgy divided up over three days, the crucial and most powerful of liturgies, it grounds us in the mystery of God that continues to unfold in our lives. The Triduum (and other associated events of Lent/Holy Week) is not merely a ‘re-enactment’ of what happened to Jesus, that would grow tedious and old very quickly. The power of Triduum is to touch upon the UNFOLDING and CONTINUING mystery of Triduum in OUR lives. In a society that puts much stock in solid proof and evidence, MYSTERY is very difficult. Scripture for example, is not ‘inspired’ because of the absolute historicity of its’ accounts and stories but because of the MYSTERY of God contained within its’ passages. Thus, you are invited into the unfolding MYSTERY of Triduum….you are urged to resist the temptation to think that only Easter is of importance. Life is not just one big Easter, it is also Holy Thursdays and Good Fridays…and yes, Easer too….but Easter does not denote the absence or wrongness of Holy Thursdays or Good Fridays. If we think life is supposed to only be one big Easter, we are setting ourselves up for a major fall. Hence, we are offered the MYSTERY that life is comprised of Holy Thursdays and Good Fridays …and that Christ may be found within them in equal abundance to the Easter moments of resurrection. FKB

April 4-5, 2009
Palm/Passion Sunday
Isaiah 50:4-7 Philippians 2:5-11 As presented by Music Ministry

Wake-up calls are invariably jarring and disturbing. Not just the buzzing alarm clocks that awaken us to another day but especially the broader ‘societal’ wake-up calls like the ones our culture and economy are now experiencing; these are unpleasant reminders that we may have constructed our lives upon sand. With the stark choices of expending money for this or that necessity in life, the presumed and ‘acquired tastes’ of our consumer society must now be weighed carefully. Our smug satisfactions with investment portfolios and retirement plans are rudely interrupted, our dreams must be tempered with a reality no longer limitless. In the midst of our discomfort and uncertainty, as we endeavor to keep the financial darkness at arm’s length….we arrive at the door of Holy Week: Palm/Passion Sunday. While we already know the story, perhaps this year the retelling of Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem, followed by the rapid spiral to the emotion-filled actions and meal of Holy Thursday followed by the abandonment and crucifixion of Friday will hold fresh meaning? Perhaps we have deceived ourselves into thinking that life is nothing but a series of Resurrections, of Easter moments? Have we forgotten that an essential part of Easter is the dying and writhing that necessarily precede it? The scriptures we proclaim throughout the year attest to this: ‘Unless the grain of wheat falls to the ground and DIES…..’ or ‘Those who save their lives will lose them….while those who lose their lives for my sake, will save them.’ or ‘Pick up your cross and follow me…’ As seen through the lens of Holy Week our present fiscal and societal adjustments are part of an eternal rhythm to which the individual stories of this week speak. The crowds exulting at Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem could easily be our remembered euphoria over high dividends and economic expansion. The somber Passover of Holy Thursday could be our dawning awareness that we have bought into a ‘house of cards’ that is now tumbling. The betrayals and dying of Friday might well be our own dismal assessment of what we can and can no longer do. The emptiness of Holy Saturday, the sitting and waiting….is an apt metaphor for our entire culture as we wonder when the sun will rise and our fortunes be restored. While the story of the Passion entails one week, the metaphor of the Passion is not so easily constrained. Surely Easter will eventually dawn….but not necessarily next Sunday, or next month or perhaps not even next year. The wake-up call of what Scripture has been saying is upon us….it is time to pick up our crosses and follow Jesus, to find him in the events of our time, to discover his face in the emptiness of uncertainty, to become aware of his presence in all the things we would ordinarily abhor and avoid. Yes, Easter will surely and eventually dawn…but not without the fullness of this week, a week we do not call ‘Happy’, but rather…’Holy.’

Thank you for coming and sharing these opening moments of Holy Week with our Corpus Christi Community. Please accept a Bulletin on your way home, it contains the full Holy Week schedule. Please note that our EASTER SUNDAY Mass schedule is identical to our normal schedule, 8, 10 and 12 Noon….and all of the Masses are celebrated within our Grand Hall, not outdoors as we have done in the past. Your are invited and HIGHLY encouraged to participate in the fullness of Holy Week by coming to the entire Triduum experience of Holy Thursday and Good Friday (both starting at 7:00 p.m.) Easter makes so much more sense and is ‘complete’ when it flows as a natural part of what has occurred prior. Please remember that next week we will have lots and lots of visitors who will be joining us for our Easter celebrations, our Grand Hall will be packed to overflowing…so be prepared for the crowds, bring your patience and smiles, bring your willingness to help direct our visitors to the bathrooms and explain our home to them. Don’t forget that you may park on the street, but please try to only cross at the light. Finally, as Holy Week unfolds, remember, you are loved. FKB

Ocean Institute Celebrates International Surfing Day 2009 with Special Surfing/Beach-Themed Activities

April 1, 2009, DANA POINT, Calif. – The Ocean Institute will join in the worldwide observance of International Surfing Day on Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The day will feature exhibits and presentations by staff and volunteers on water quality and beach closures, animal adaptations within the surf zone, wave formations and “dry” surfing instructions on how to catch a wave.
Established by the Surfrider Foundation and Surfing Magazine, International Surfing Day was created to blend the founders’ love of surfing with a desire to create an awareness of the importance of preserving our ocean environment.
The cost to enter the Ocean Institute is $6.50 adults, $4.50 children (ages 3-12), Ocean Institute members free. Those who participate in one of the nearby beach-cleanups beginning at 9 a.m. will be given free admission.

Submitted By Jim Graves

Founder of Donna B’s Cookies to Participate in Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s
Man & Woman of the Year Competition

LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIF – Founder of Donna B’s Cookies Donna Billman of Laguna Niguel will be a candidate in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Orange County/Inland Empire Chapter’s 2009 Man & Woman of the Year competition. For the next 10 weeks, Billman will compete against other men and women who are community, corporate and civic leaders to raise the most money for cancer research and earn the title of LLS’ Woman of the Year. A former co-worker and close friend of Billman’s died of leukemia.
For additional information, please contact: Heidi de Leon, (714) 881-0610, ext. 332 or Heidi.Deleon@lls.org. For additional event information, please visit www.manwomanoftheyear.org/ocie.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The mission of LLS is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested more than $550 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers. The Society’s Orange County/Inland Empire chapter office is located at 2020 East 1st Street, Suite 120, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Phone: (714) 881-0610. Website: www.lls.org.
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Submitted By Jim Graves

LAGUNA NIGUEL WOMAN'S HAD A SUCCESSFUL KOFFEE KLATCHE

LNWC had a successful event held at Jane Hamel's home on March 27. They had sixteen members attend to promote the club and give information about their charity endeavors, social activities, and what the club does for the community of Laguna Niguel. They had twelve guests. The guests were very interested in learning about the club. The club has fifty members and is hoping to recruit more through this event. Anyone interested in learning more about the Laguna Niguel Woman’s Club or attending future events, please call 949-249-3189.

Submitted by
Elaine Gennawey

Thank you for joining us at the 1st Annual SCTC Golf Classic at the newly designed Aliso Viejo Country Club on Monday, March 30th.


OVERVIEW OF THE DAY
SOUTH COUNTY TEEN CENTER GOLF TOURNAMENT
Contact us: www.scteencentergolf.com / 714.614.5964

Play Registration 9:00am; Shotgun start 11:00am
Aliso Viejo Country Club 33 Santa Barbara Aliso Viejo 92656
Phone: 949.598.9200

PRE-TIP OFF FESTIFITIES:
Breakfast Goodies Provided by The Neighborhood Cup
D.J. with Music & Back Rubs
Warm up with Free Balls
Giveaways
Putting Contest
Prize: Calloway Golf Bag
(Adventures in Advertising)

AFTERNOON & EVENING
Dinner Cocktails 4:00pm; Dinner 5:30pm
Raffle Items, Silent & Live Auctions

The evening dinner will commence at the end of a day of golf and we have some special plans for the celebration. We will be presenting the 1st Annual SCTC Leadership Award to Lt. Rich Paddock. (Ret.) Rich has served as the director of police services in Aliso Viejo and he has exemplified the core values of the SCTC. Dinner is a great way for non-golfers and spouses to share in the experience and support SC Teen Center, please contact us for additional dinner tickets.

It is our hope to continue to underwrite the valuable programs offered to the teens, here at the center who are building a voice in the community. Thank you for your support in helping us succeed by supporting the Teen Center!!!

Douglas Healy
Founder/President

St. Mary and All Angels School

7 Pursuit Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

St. Mary’s to Receive a Garden from Savannah’s Organic Ranch

Aliso Viejo, CA, March 30, 2009—St. Mary and All Angels student Savannah Lee Sachen touched many lives during her brief time on Earth. Today, her spirit lives on in the hearts of students. Recently, St. Mary’s partnered with Savannah’s Organic Ranch (SOR) to install the Savannah’s Organic Garden on the school’s campus.

“The St. Mary’s community is blessed and privileged to have the very special opportunity to honor the life and memory of Savannah in this everlasting way,” said Headmaster John O’Brien.

A portion of the garden will be used by students for growing carrots, turnips and other crops. The remaining portion will include two benches, surrounded by indigenous flowers/plants. The kindergarteners will begin planting in the new garden on Thursday, April 2, 2009.

Tina Garcia, who was Savannah’s Kindergarten teacher at St. Mary’s said, “The garden will be an important component of our students’ unit of inquiry on farming.” The Kindergarteners will be able to experience the entire organic farming process of preparing the soil, planting the seeds, managing the growing crops, harvesting the crops and preparing the produce for sale and consumption. Throughout the unit, students will learn lessons on life science, nutrition, math and business. The garden will also be a symbol of Savannah’s courage, joy and compassion during her battle with cancer while she attended the non-denominational Christian school.

“I cannot find a better tribute to my daughter than planting a garden that will teach and inspire children to be more health conscious and know the importance of organic farming,” said Joe Sachen III, who along with his wife, Lisa, founded Savannah’s Organic Ranch.

Savannah’s Organic Ranch (SOR) continues the legacy of Savannah’s passion for people, animals and nature by educating children and adults alike on the benefits of organic foods and farming. Its goal is to involve children in the organic process, from planting to harvesting, and then creating and enjoying healthy meals. The result is to encourage healthy choices that will benefit everyone globally.

Founded in 1994 by Father Ernest D. Sillers, St. Mary and All Angels is an independent, non-denominational Christian school (preschool through grade 8). Students are equipped to be life-long learners, have faith-based principles and proceed as global-minded citizens. St. Mary’s is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), International Baccalaureate (I, California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES), the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and is a member of National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). For more information, call (949) 448-9027 or visit www.smaa.org.

Submitted By Doug Fleischli, Marketing Director

St. Mary and All Angels School

7 Pursuit Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Ph: (949) 448-9027, ext. 328 Cell: (949) 233-5993

Email: doug.fleischli@smaa.org Web: www.smaa.org

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LAGUNA COAST WILDERNESS PARK

April 2, Thursday, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Fitness Hike: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous and fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists Helen Flanagan and Sheila Morshead. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Rd, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3.

April 4, Saturday, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride: Enjoy ocean and canyon views on this 13-mile ride over steep terrain (2,200-ft gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer mountain bike trail assistant Jeff Bartel. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Big Bend Staging Area (ask for directions when making reservations) Reservations and helmets required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3.

April 5, Sunday, 9:00-11:30 a.m., Photography Hike: Photographers will capture picturesque canyon views on this easy, 2-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists Patti Minassian and Sheila Morshead. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required, 949-923-2235. Parking: $3.

April 9, Thursday, 4:00-5:30 p.m., Junior Ranger Program: Second and third graders ages 7-9 years will learn about wilderness plants and animals and how to take care of the land on their way to becoming junior rangers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235.: $10/person. Parking: $3.

April 10, Friday, 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Elder Trek: Enjoy the outdoors and learn about diverse plant life on this easy, 2-mile hike with a Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required, 949-923-2235. Parking: $3.

April 11, Saturday, 9:00-11:30 a.m., Wildflower Hike: Learn to identify native plants with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Nadine Nordstrom on this moderate, but steep and rocky, 3.5-mile-hike. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, just north of 73 Toll Road). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3.

Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

April 4, Saturday, 7:30-11:00 a.m., Bird Walk: Spot spring and migratory birds with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Gary Meredith on this moderate, 3.5-mile hike along Aliso Creek into the canyons. Bring binoculars. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters, Gate 1, 28373 Alicia Parkway (from southbound Aliso Creek Road., turn right on Alicia, first right on Awma and left into the parking lot). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3

April 9, Thursday, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Fitness Hike: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area, Gate 7 (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd., turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] and right on Canyon Vistas to Canyon View Park). Reservations required: 949-923-2235.

April 11, Sunday, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride: Enjoy coastal canyon views on this 10-mile ride over steep terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer mountain bike trail assistant Jeff Bartel. . Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters, Gate 1, 28373 Alicia Parkway (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Alicia, first right on Awma and left into the parking lot). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3

April 11, Saturday, 12:00-12:30 p.m., Ranger Talk: Learn about diverse wildlife on this 0.12-mile hike with Orange County Ranger Portia Artunian Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters, Gate 1, 28373 Alicia Parkway (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, turn right on Alicia, first right on Awma and left into the parking lot). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3

April 14, Tuesday, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Yoga Hike: Stretch your mind and body on this yoga hike led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer Lauren Robinson. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area, Gate 7 (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] and right on Canyon Vistas to Canyon View Park). Reservations required: 949-923-2235.

INFORMATION: Visit http://www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast or http://www.ocparks.com/alisoandwoodcanyons (click on Events and Programs). To be included on the monthly event e-mail list, call 949-923-2235. To learn more about volunteering or helping Laguna Canyon Foundation to preserve, protect and enhance the South Coast Wilderness, visit
http://www.lagunacanyon.org or call 949-497-8324.

Submitted By
Ellen Girardeau Kempler
Communications Director
Laguna Canyon Foundation

Registration available Wednesday for city’s ‘Twilight Camp’

In-person registration is available starting Wednesday, April 1 for the City’s Family Twilight Camp At the Ranch– a fun-filled family event that includes a host of activities, savory barbecue, gooey s'mores and much more.

The Family Twilight Camp takes place from 4 to 9 p.m. on April 25 at the Aliso Viejo Ranch, 100 Park Avenue.

The popular event is designed to give families and friends the opportunity to spend quality time together enjoying, a sunset hike, scavenger hunt, knot tying, environmental awareness and entertainment around the campfire courtesy of Cowboy Jack along with a hearty dinner and delectable s’mores.

In-person pre-registration is required and is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday April 1-22 and on Friday, April 10 (only) at City Hall, 12 Journey, Suite 100. Registration is not available by phone or fax and must be done in person at City Hall. Cost is $5 per person and includes food and drinks.

The camp is recommended for parents and children 5 years of age and older, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Pets are prohibited.

For more information, contact Linda Groscost at 949-425-2537 or lgroscost@cityofalisoviejo.com.

Submitted by Kelly Tokarski AV

KT Community Relations

www.autismspeaks.org

Asperger's Syndrome

Asperger's Syndrome is a neurological disorder that, like others on the spectrum, is marked by difficulties in communication and social interaction. The set of characteristics easily identified with the condition was first identified by Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger.

How it's similar to classic autism

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, children with Asperger's Syndrome find it difficult to identify and express their feelings, just like those with classic autism. They find it challenging, even impossible, to connect with others, often don't hold eye contact and have trouble reading other people's faces and gestures. Many kids flap their hands, a behavior often associated with classic autism; speak without much emotion (or have otherwise unusual speech patterns); need to follow schedules rigidly or else the world feels out of control, and are intensely, even obsessively, interested in one specific subject, so much that they become veritable experts in that field. They also exhibit sensitivities to various stimuli, from sounds to clothing to food items.

How diagnosis differs

Compared with classic autism, children with Asperger's Syndrome usually don't show any signs of major cognitive difficulties — their IQ falls in the normal or even superior range—and they exhibit few, if any, delays in speaking. They also generally hit most of their milestones within reasonable time periods. Because of this, some describe children with this condition as “high-functioning” or as having a “mild” form of autism, at least compared to others on the spectrum. To many, they may seem just like other children but not quite — socially awkward in a manner that's not easily understood. (Click here to read an essay on friendships by an 11th grader with Asperger's).

This explains why healthcare providers may miss seeing it in their young patients, or may misdiagnose it completely. Or why some parents don't seek help until much later than those whose kids display a more profound or more obvious set of symptoms.

What To Do About It

Treatments

Fashioning an approach to manage the condition is a highly personal one that requires the input of everyone on your child's healthcare team, including doctors, psychologists, teachers, therapists and parents. Many parents wind up with a multi-pronged approach to treating Asperger's Syndrome, choosing regimens and strategies that address their children's main challenge: inability to connect with others. To this end, they may combine such varied modes of treatment as:

* Various behavioral regimens, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Floortime, sensory integration therapy, and more
* Social skills training, which, as the name suggests, teaches children the how-tos of social interaction that come naturally to other kids but not to them. In some cases, pictures are used to explore various events and scenarios so children know how to react when they happen
* Alternative therapies, which could run the gamut from hippotherapy,which has kids riding horses to improve their coordination, to martial arts therapy, which also targets their mobility
* Medications (which may include anti-depressants)

How to Cope

You'll need the love and support of friends and family to be able to take on the daily challenges of raising a child with Asperger's Syndrome, which will be many. Life for you may mean hopping aboard a rollercoaster that will give you bright hopeful peaks followed by dreary, even stomach-churning, lows. Know that the whole of it — the joys and strains — are part of the journey, and that it's okay to seek help. That may come in the form of extra household help, additional doctors or, even, a vacation to get away from it all. Know that Asperger's does not have to defeat your child. Look to his other successes: Is he a graceful swimmer? An impressive musician? A hardworking student? All of these gifts define him, too.

Structure is important to children on the spectrum, and even more so for those with Asperger's Syndrome, as it makes them feel secure and grounded. Unfamiliar social situations unnerve them, as they test their ability to adapt, so it's best to allow for time so they can prepare for what lies ahead of them. Talk to your child about what to expect and give him the help he needs so he learns how best to handle the circumstances before him.

As children grow older and become more aware of the limitations that their condition has placed upon them, it may be helpful for them to receive counseling with a therapist trained in dealing with pervasive developmental disorders. As difficult as it is for parents to go through this journey, it's even harder for the children themselves who have to work through their own personal challenges and other people's ignorance as they make their way in the world.

How to Grow With It

Teens & Adults

As with many others on the spectrum, those with Asperger's Syndrome often find the adolescent years to be a thicket of emotions that becomes unnavigable in ways they just don't understand. Unable to relate to other teenagers and their befuddling social rules, not to mention their emotions that yo-yo up and down, they may wind up isolated and overwhelmed and most certainly misunderstood. As they grow older, they'll encounter more challenges romantically, though they may be able to relay their expertise and intellectual abilities into success in the workplace. Nevertheless, with the right mix of therapies and constant support from their friends and families, teens and adults with Asperger's Syndrome are able to forge relationships with others on their own terms and carve a place of their own in the world.

Long-Term Care

First, the good news: Your child will likely be able to live independently, earning a living and taking care of their needs. That said, social relationships may always be minefields, and as such, will continue to be a source of frustration and, for some, despair. With this in mind, it may be beneficial to have a therapist or counselor familiar with the condition be available to help your child as he ages and encounters increasingly complex relationships that give way to equally complex emotions and situations.

Stars & Stripes Fishing, Golf & Music Festival Debuts New Additions for

the 13th Annual Event June 25-28

Having Donated Over $9 Million To Southern California Charities Since 1997, The Four-Day Excursion To Los Cabos, Mexico Promises Another Unforgettable Experience In 2009

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (March 2009) – The Stars & Stripes Fishing, Golf & Music Festival announced today a number of new elements to its annual event, which will be held June 25-28 at the Hilton Los Cabos Beach and Golf Resort. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County is among the beneficiaries of the event; Dick Gebhard, a former Big Brothers Big Sisters board member, began the Stars & Stripes tournament in 1996.

Event packages boast private airfare from San Diego or Los Angeles, lodging, food & beverage and two days of fishing in Baja’s world-famous Sea of Cortez or golf at Palmilla Golf Club (recently rated as one of the top 100 golf courses in the world) all for one fixed participant price. This year will also include a second night of live music as well as three themed dinners. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy complimentary Glider Rides and Wave Runners along the beach or cocktails by the pool from the daily open bar.

“Our entire team has worked tirelessly to make the 2009 Stars & Stripes fishing, golf and music festival better than any other we’ve had to date,” said Daniela Dunlap, Director of the Stars and Stripes Fishing and Golf Tournament. “We’ve been fortunate to raise an incredible amount of money over the years for some of Southern California’s most worthwhile children’s charities and we look forward to providing more much needed assistance this summer!”

A limited number of all-inclusive packages are still available, with a team of four being offered for $9,000 ($2,250 for individuals). Registration information and additional details can be found at www.starsandstripestournamet.com. In addition to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, proceeds will also benefit Orangewood Children’s Foundation, Operation Homefront, Boy Scouts of Los Angeles and the Freedom Writers Foundation.

Announcements regarding specific performers as well as formal listings of charity auction items and additional entertainment elements will be made in the coming weeks. For additional information, visit www.starsandstripestournament.com.

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About Stars and Stripes
Started in 1996 by Dick Gebhard, then a board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, Stars and Stripes has grown from a new idea by a creative visionary, to one of the most significant and innovative charity fundraisers in the country.

The event has donated over $9 million to Southern California charities over its 12-year history and in 2008 expanded its list of beneficiaries to include: Orangewood Children’s Foundation, Freedom Writer’s Foundation, Boy Scouts of Los Angeles and Operation Homefront. Additionally, Stars & Stripes has given back to communities in the Cabo San Lucas area, including contributing a fleet of new ambulances to the local Red Cross, providing metical care to children in need and aiding in the construction of a new state-of-the-art medical facility in San Ignacio.

Affectionately known as “The Feel Good Tournament,” Stars and Stripes seeks to be an effective charity fundraiser which creates lasting memories for both the organizations it assists and those participating in the event each year.

Volunteers Needed – A Big Brother or Big Sister acts as a friend and mentor in the life of a child in need, or Little Brother or Little Sister, ages 6-16. Orange County still has a need for additional mentors, as there are 110,000 single parent households, a quarter of which are living in poverty. There are also 200 children waiting to be matched. Additional Littles are welcome as well. For information, visit www.bigbrooc.org or call (714) 544-7773. Office address: 14131 Yorba Street, Suite 200, Tustin, CA 92780.

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Submitted by Jim Graves

Mantra Meditation
A Deeply Relaxing Experience
A simple method of meditation to reduce the stress and anxieties of daily life.
Saturday, April 11 and April 25th
Noon to 1:00pm
Laguna Hills Community Center, Art Room
25555 Alicia Parkway
FREE 949-272-1675

Aliso Viejo, CA (March 2009) – The Orange County Gladiators have released their 2009 home schedule along with season ticket packages and pricing.

The Gladiators will be playing 7 home games, all on either a Saturday or Sunday evening, at Aliso Niguel High School in Aliso Viejo, CA with season ticket prices going for $69 for adults and $39 for students. "In these tough economic times, Gladiator basketball remains the best value in all of pro sports", stated David Clarke, President and Owner. "We remain committed to providing a great value and quality family sports entertainment that is accessible to all within our community".

Home Schedule (dates and times subject to change):

Saturday, April 25th, 6:00PM
Sunday, May 3rd, 5:30PM
Saturday, May 9th, 6:00PM
Sunday, May 17th, 5:30PM
Saturday, May 23rd, 6:00PM
Saturday, May 30th, 6:00PM
Saturday, June 6th, 6:00PM

The Gladiators kick off their home schedule on Saturday, April 25th @ 6PM. Season and individual game tickets as well as more information on the team can be found at the Gladiators web site at www.ocgladiators.com

About The Orange County Gladiators
The Orange County Gladiators are preparing for their 2nd season as one of the newest entries into the WCBL (West Coast Pro Basketball League), a spring league based out of Santa Barbara, CA. The organization is an active participant in the community with a mission of providing quality family entertainment at affordable prices. The team will commence play in April of 2009 and will be playing their 7 home games at the 1,200 seat facility at Aliso Niguel High School in Aliso Viejo, CA.

For more information:

Web: www.ocgladiators.com
Email: dclarke@ocgladiators.com

March 28-29, 2009
Submitted by F.Bailey

The Networking and Employment Transition Support (“NETS”) Group is hosting a meeting for those seeking networking and employment transition opportunities, and parishioners who are looking for good talent to fill open positions. The mission of the group is to bring together parishioners who have open job positions with those who are looking for employment opportunities. Our next meeting will be held on Sunday April 5th from 3:00 to 5:30 pm in the lower hall of the Church and will include a presentation by Ron Ploof, our parish Development Coordinator, on "Social Media for Job Seekers".

If you are planning on attending please RSVP by Thursday April 2nd by sending an email to forums.belovedsons.org. Also, if your company has job openings that you would like to share with parishioners please attend our meeting. For questions about the NETS Group contact Ed Jordan at ejordan@ketelone.com or 949-389-1715.

Reconciliation – Holy Week - Easter
April 2 Lenten Reconciliation Services, 10:00 a.m.; 7:00 p.m. Grand Hall
April 4-5 Palm/Passion Sunday, distribution of Blessed Palm, special SUNG Passion Narrative
April 9 Holy Thursday, Triduum begins, 7:00 p.m., Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Altar of Repose in Meeting Rooms 3 & 4 until Midnight.
April 10 Good Friday Prayer Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. (previous reservations required)
Triduum continues with Good Friday Liturgy with veneration of the Cross, 7:00 p.m.
April 11 Triduum concludes with Easter Vigil at 7:00 p.m., reception of catechumens and candidates into the Church through Baptism or Profession of Faith (please note….NO 5:00 p.m. Mass.)
April 12 EASTER SUNDAY –REGULAR SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE, 8, 10 and 12 Noon, Masses INDOORS in the GRAND Hall…(see following bulletin article.) Special overflow parking ON THE STREET has been arranged for EASTER SUNDAY ONLY. Please only cross the street at the lights.

After all these years of tempting fate….we are going indoors!

It seems that we have tempted fate long enough! The threat of rain…or actual water falling from the sky has played havoc with set-up plans and over-flow crowd placement for everything from last year’s Wine and Food Festival to even cloudy skies on last week’s St. Patrick’s festivities. In looking at our Easter Masses, we have continually rolled the dice and more or less come up with rain-less days…some of them have been scorchingly hot, others have been frigidly cold…but at least it has not rained. Thinking that the recent record of ‘rained-on’ events might be strategic warning signs, this year our Easter Sunday Masses will be at the SAME TIME AS THE USUAL SUNDAY MASSES (8, 10 and 12 Noon) and will be hosted INDOORS, within the Grand Hall, with about 400 additional chairs positioned outside on the concrete patio. In the past we have set-up 1700 rented chairs for the two outdoor Easter Masses….with no realistic back-up in case of rain to handle that crush of people. Thus, by increasing our Easter morning Masses to the usual three and by insuring that a substantial number of participants will be indoors, we think we have our bases covered…and we save the money we would have spent on chair rental! If you have always relished being outdoors for Easter, the patio area will still afford you that pleasure….but the indoors will be just a few steps away in case of extreme heat or wetness.

Please join us for a discussion of The Soloist by Steve Lopez. Be sure to check the author, there's another book by the same title, but different author. We'll meet in Room 4, April 6, at 7:00 P.M.

‘Let the Children Come to Me’
Corpus Christi Catholic-Christian Community presents
The Tenth Annual South Orange County Good Friday Prayer Breakfast
Guest Speakers:
Michael Driscoll:, was 15 when diagnosed with Melanoma that had spread to his lymph nodes. He is now 20 and an English Major at UCI with dreams of Notre Dame.
Sean O’Donoghue: was born with 8 Heart Defects and suffered a paralyzing stroke at 4-months. At age 4 Sean received a new heart and is now, a jr. black belt in Tae Kwan Do & a 5th grader at Serra Catholic School.
Darla DuAmarell – At age 6 a recurring neck pain led to the discovery of a tumor encasing her spinal cord. Given 3 months to live Darla has been in remission for six years and is a 5th grader at St. Catherine’s.
Friday, April 10, 2009 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
The St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa, Monarch Ballroom (note room change)
$55.00 per person
For more information, please call Jackie Kleinhammes (949-837-4441)

Little Lambs needs you! Have you been enjoying the benefits of our child care services? Do you have a little time to give back? Just a once a month commitment is all we need! Sign up to help out as a volunteer caregiver during mass. Our numbers keep growing and we need more arms to keep our toddlers happy and safe. All volunteers must be fingerprinted and Safe Environment trained. Contact peggyarmenta@corpuschristialisoviejo.org. to find out how to be a part of this much needed ministry.

‘Catholics’ Best Kept Secret’
Shawn Wehan invites you to join him in a fresh look at the development of Catholic Social teaching from its early beginning with Rerum Novarum (Leo XIII, 1891) through Vatican II (1965), to the recent encyclicals of Pope John Paul II. The course will be offered on Tuesday morning from 6:30 a.m. -7:45 am and repeated on Tuesday evenings from 7 pm to-8:15 p.m. The remaining meeting is March 31.

As mentioned in last week’s Bulletin, we are designating the last weekend of each month as ‘Feeding Our Family Weekend.’ This will be a monthly opportunity for our parishioners to bring non-perishable food items to Church and deposit them in the specially marked bin that will be outside on the courtyard. These non-perishable food items will be distributed to our local and Diocesan Food Banks to assist them in their response to the unprecedented demands being placed upon them. Please note that we are only able to handle non-perishable food, no clothing or furniture or additional supplies….just non-perishable food. Under the oversight of our Hands Across the County Ministry, please contact Jeannie Prioli (215-2123) if you would like to specifically help with this outreach. Our next opportunity will be April 25-26. Thanks.

Let’s welcome our newest family members!
On Holy Saturday evening, the following people will be fully received into our Catholic faith, either through baptism or through Profession of Faith: Su Barker , Jennifer Poston, Irma “Leticia” Owens, James Owens, Lydia Laboa, Debbie Kvochak, Jennifer Hendricks. This is an opportunity for you to write them a note of welcome, which will be presented to them on Saturday evening, April 11th, following the Vigil. Your kindness means so much in reaching out and welcoming these newcomers to the Eucharistic table….they are strengthened by your love and embrace…and we are strengthened (and challenged) by the their fresh vision. You may drop your cards off at the parish office throughout the upcoming weeks or you can of course mail them over to us, but please get them to us no later than Good Friday, April 10th. Thanks.

As always we will be looking for your help with donations of Easter lilies, please bring your 6” (minimum) potted lilies to the kitchen anytime during Holy Week so they will be available to help welcome the Resurrection.

Are you an Adult (over 18) who is a Baptized Catholic and who has received your First Reconciliation and First Eucharist…BUT….have never received the Sacrament of CONFIRMATION? Well, on Memorial Day Weekend (May 30th to be exact) the VIGIL OF PENTECOST is coming, and on that occasion, Bishop Tod authorizes parishes to offer the Sacrament of Confirmation to ADULTS who are our own parishioners. So, if you are a REGISTERED ADULT, 18+ here in Corpus Christi (sorry, no outside family or friends who are not already registered and participating here at Corpus Christi) as of March 1, 2009, and would like to be CONFIRMED on Saturday, May 30th …please contact Shawn Wehan at 949-297-8516 for information and the Adult Confirmation Prep schedule. Thanks. (P.S. We will eventually need a copy of your Baptismal Certificate and a copy of Your First Communion Certificate so you may want to start scrounging around for them.)

Speaking of ADULT SACRAMENTAL EXPERIENCES….are you presently CIVILLY married but have never had your marriage blessed by the Catholic Church? Then perhaps our Late-Spring Marriage Blessing Event on Sunday, June 14th is for you!? In order to participate, the following requirements need to be understood:
1. Both persons have NEVER been married before (this is a first marriage for both) and at least one spouse needs to be Roman Catholic.
2. If one or both persons have been married previously (in any manner or capacity) the prior marriage(s) need to have already been annulled by the Roman Catholic Church.
3. The couple need to be already Registered and participating within Corpus Christi as of March1, 2009. (Sorry, this is not available for extended family or friends who are not already REGISTERED Corpus Christi parishioners.)
4. Both spouses need to attend a preparation meeting on Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m. in the Grand Hall. This is an adult-only meeting, please arrange to leave all infants, toddlers and children with sitters.

All necessary paperwork will be explained at the April 26th meeting, no documents need to be brought with you at that time. Please call our Front Office Receptionist, Susie Hays, at 389-9008, and let her know of your plans to attend.

Attention Parents: A reminder, as is our custom, there will be no Good Shepherd program offered during Easter Sunday Masses, April 12th. Please plan accordingly.

On Good Friday, the collection that is accepted goes to support the places of special spiritual merit in the Holy Land. This is a collection that is taken up throughout the entire world, all the parish’s Good Friday collections are sent to the Holy Land. Your generosity and kindness in preserving our ‘historical roots’ is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Our thanks and appreciation to Chris Mackey for overseeing our March 19th Corpus Christi Diner’s DAY at BJ’s Restaurant…and thank you to EVERYONE who came out and ate a small bite out of our mortgage. We did $3,049.21 in total sales (without alcohol and tax) for a 15% profit of $457.39!!

Ocean Institute Offers
Blue Whale Safari Cruises

Dana Point, CALIF., March 2009 – The Ocean Institute is offering Blue Whale Safari cruises during the summer; the first cruise is Saturday, June 27, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Safari trip often takes participants out past Catalina Island, the feeding grounds of the great blues, the world’s largest animal.
Institute marine biologists lead the cruises aboard the Sea Explorer, which makes use of equipment such as an acoustic array, plankton nets, video microscopes and a sediment sampler.
Other upcoming trips are July 18 & 25, August 8 & 22. The cost of the whale watching cruises is $55 ($49 Ocean Institute members). Participants must be age 4 or older, under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. A continental breakfast will be served; participants should bring a sack lunch. 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. – 6 p.m. Institute address: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point. Website: www.ocean-institute.org.

2008 Business of the Year – The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce has selected the Ocean Institute as Dana Point’s “Business of the Year.” The award recognizes the positive contribution the Ocean Institute has made to the Dana Point community.

Submitted by Jim Graves
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St. Mary’s “Angels in Paradise” Gala Promises to be a Hit

Aliso Viejo, CA, March 25, 2009 St. Mary and All Angels, a non-denominational Christian school, announced today that its upcoming gala has sold out in attendance. The event, benefiting the school, will be held on Saturday April 4, 2009, at the Fairmont in Newport Beach. Gala chairs and St. Mary’s parents, Gerri Flanagan and Byerlei Strohmeier, are confident the guests will enjoy the theme, “Angels in Paradise” with vacation resort attire being the evening’s fashion.

Festivities include recognizing eighth grade student Liviya James, the recipient of the 2009 Legacy Leadership Award. Each year, the annual Legacy Leadership Award honors a St. Mary’s eighth grade student who demonstrates superior leadership skills, evidence of service, and civic responsibility. Each student in the competition writes three essays and is interviewed individually a panel of judges consisting of local community and business leaders.

Joining James in this prestigious honor is Chris Driggs who is well known in the community for his leadership in youth and school lacrosse. He is the general manager of the Orange County Starz Lacrosse, director of Earthquake Lacrosse and is the Lacrosse coach at St. Mary’s and Santa Margarita Catholic High School.

Gala sponsors include Hollencrest Capital Management, Planet Beauty, Mission Hospital, Renaissance Club Sport, and the Orange Coast Women’s Medical Group. The live auction will feature unique items such as a bottle of 1990 Chateau Margaux Premier Grand Cru Classe wine, an Augusta Masters Golf Package that includes two badges for the Master’s Tournament, golf for two and facilities use at the adjacent Augusta Country Club with three nights at the Partridge Inn, a weekend trip to New York with dining at the Tavern on the Green, and a Saks Fifth Avenue shopping spree in Chicago.

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Contact: Doug Fleischli, Marketing Director

St. Mary and All Angels School

7 Pursuit Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Ph: (949) 448-9027, ext. 328 Cell: (949) 233-5993

Email: doug.fleischli@smaa.org Web: www.smaa.org

Trendy "Aliso Viejo" Mompreneur Captures Celebrity Buzz!

LN Homemaker is owner of Nationally Knowm "Baby Emi" Jewelry Line

Baby Emi is built on a foundation of family love and tradition. As a child, jewelry designer Debbie Savage received treasured pieces of jewelry from her mother and grandparents. When her own daughter received a set of traditional Cambodian jingle bells as a baby blessing gift in 2002, Debbie found a way to share the beauty of her heritage in a glamorous, fun way.

Baby Emi was founded in 2006 to celebrate Debbie's Cambodian heritage and the culture's family-oriented traditions. She was also inspired by her grandparents, who made a brave trek to America during a dark time in history, wanting to create lives filled with peace, hope, and promise. Her grandparents and mother taught her the time-honored virtues of hard work, perseverance, and love of family that act as guides in all of her endeavors.

Debbie is blessed with two beautiful girls, Emi and Chloe, and a wonderful husband who offers constant support and love and finds great beauty and depth in her Cambodian heritage.

As her daughters have grown, so has Baby Emi. Baby Emi pieces are regularly seen on celebrity babies and in some of Hollywood’s most sought-after gift bags. They have been featured in Baby Couture, Pregnancy and Newborn, and inTouch, as well as on The View in the Celebrity "Bump" Bag in 2006.

The Baby Emi studios are located in Laguna Niguel, California. Debbie’s glamorous and stylish designs can also be found in exclusive boutiques and on princesses all over the world.

Here's a letter from Debbie to us and all fo our readers and bloggers.

Dear Friends at and of Aliso Laguna News,

My family and I love getting our Aliso Laguna News and discover the many exciting happenings in our beautiful community for family, children, and businesses. Thank you for creating a fun and informative newspaper!

I am writing you to tell you my exciting life of being a mommy business owner! I own a trendy baby accessories online business called www.BabyEmiJewelry.com and our catchy slogan “is glamour for pint-sized people.”

You may have seen my silver Honda van around town with our pink logo display on the back. I feel that my story would be of interest because I am a local resident of Aliso Viejo and have made a mark in the media world!

The public is very interested in the "Celebrity Baby Boom" and what products these celebrities love. And with the start of Spring..baby showers, baby blessings, and the newest baby swag are the hot topic of discussion for many expectant and/or seasoned moms, grandparents and god parents!

Our famous Cambodian Jingle Bells Anklets have been gifted to many haute new Hollywood moms such as Nicole Ritchie, Christina Aguilera, Halle Berry and Jessica Alba. And just recently our Cambodian Jingle Bells Anklet has been sighted on Heaven Rain daughter of Brooke Brooke and featured inTouch Magazine.

Our anklet is a must-have accessory for active babies and their trendy parents! We have been featured in Pregnancy and Ok! Magazine and was on The View in the Celebrity BUMP Bag for Elisabeth Hasselbeck's televised baby shower and we gifted the entire audience members (who were also pregnant) with our Cambodian Jingle Bells Anklets!

And the most beautiful part of it all is I am able to share my family's culture of baby jewelry gifting with our anklets. And pass down a tradition that has been instilled since the beginning of time. For thousands of years, Cambodian families have welcomed new babies with silver anklets adorned with small bells.

The whimsical sounds of the bells were traditionally thought to ward off bad spirits. These days, babies still love the gentle jingling sounds. The stylish and thoroughly modern design is also a treat for parents who are looking for a unique and fun way to track their baby's movements.

Please visit us at www.babyemijewelry.com to view our collection. Kind regards,

Debbie Savage

Owner | Baby Emi

30262 Crown Valley Pkwy Suite B270

Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

P: 1-877-7-BABY-EMI

F: (949) 480-1649

debbie@babyemijewelry.com

www.babyemijewelry.com

"glamour for pint-sized people"

Team Women Dana Point

DATE: Monday, March 30, 2009
TIME: 12 noon - 1:00 PM
LOCATION: Aegis of Dana Point
26922 Camino de Estrella
Dana Point, CA 92624
(949) 488-2650
www.aegisliving.com

TEAM WOMEN Dana Point!

Greetings!

Team Women Dana Point Chapter meeting is Monday, March 30th @ noon at the Aegis of Dana Point.

Team Women is the fastest growing women-only business networking organization in all of North America. We all know that face-to-face networking is the most effective method for gaining new customers and increasing sales. Now, Team Women has taken this time-tested truth and created something new and exciting for women just like you with the added benefits of building self-confidence and forming lasting relationships.

Team Women is a "personal" organization where everyone has a voice and where new ideas are always encouraged. With Team Women, we have taken the rigidity out of networking by adding a healthy dose of fun, spontaneity, and trust. I have every confidence you will enjoy building your business with Team Women!

Each chapter meets for one hour every other week and is limited to a maximum of thirty members. Only one member per core profession may join; for example, one realtor, one financial services professional, one lawyer, one graphic artist, one skin care consultant etc. This is to enhance the support and referrals received by each member and to make each woman "the expert" in their field. You are encouraged to invite any great business women you think would be interested in joining us.

Please RSVP to thebodymakeovercoach@cox.net or call 949.554.5003 if you are planning to attend. You may attend two meetings before committing to join. Looking forward to meeting you and please let me know if you have any questions.



Pamela B Rumi, Ph.D.
thebodymakeovercoach@cox.net
949.554.5003

If you would like more information on Team Women Dana Point, CA please email me at thebodymakeovercoach@cox.net or visit us at www.teamwomen.com