A word from the Rabbi   Dear Friend, Seven of the ten plagues that were visited upon the Egyptians are described in this week's Torah reading, Vaeira. The purpose of these plagues was,… more »

Brandon with his parents Jamie and Alan Neilson at his Court of Honor. Photo: Karen Lake Brandon Neilson, age 16, heard a scream for help coming from the pool at Santa Margarita Catholic High School.  He ran to the pool deck to see a maintenance worker… more »

January 14-15, 2012     It is a special treat to bring family and friends to Mass but it can become awkward at Communion if you have not explained to them that we Roman Catholics are a ‘closed communion’ Church, meaning that Eucharist/Communion is fo… more »

According to Starry-eyed Films (8/21/09), India girls are eliminated through sex-selective abortion or infanticide of over 40,000 per month.  The reason behind this is deeply engrained in the Indian culture. For example, girls are expensive to their fam… more »

December 31, 2011 – January 1, 2012 Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, The Mother of God Numbers 6:22-27                   Galatians 4:4-7                       Luke 2:16-21   A year awaits us. Filled with the expected designated holidays, birthd… more »

December 31, 2011  -  January 1, 2012 Quietly and without any fanfare, Jeannie Prioli and her HANDS Across the County volunteers minister in OUR name, offering the love and help of our Corpus Christi Community to those in need, right here in Orange… more »

December 24-25, 2011 Christmas Isaiah 9:1-6                Titus 2:11-14              Luke 2:1-14     Do not be afraid… When words fail, when promises no longer matter, when troubles abound, when questions remain unanswered, when doubt seizes the… more »

December 10-11, 2011 Third Sunday of Advent – Gaudete – ‘REJOICE’ Isaiah 61:1-11             First Thessalonians 5:16-24               John 1:6-28   As an Anaheim child riding the bus home from school in early June….the appearance of firework stands… more »

It was an historic year as Sunday marked the 250th performance of the 14th annual “Follow the Star, Living Nativity” pageant. Follow the Star is a community Christmas pageant held in Rancho Santa Margarita California, sponsored by the Santa Margarita st… more »

Capistrano Community Church will be holding a Silent Auction to raise funds for their new building. The event will be held December 10 at San Juan Hills Country Club. Please contact the church for information and for a list of needed donation items. 2A… more »

November 12-13, 2011 Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Proverbs 31:10-31                  First Thessalonians 5:1-6                   Matthew 25:14-30   On local college and university campuses, you can always tell when quarter or semester finals… more »

  This afternoon I have been reading over articles from conventional and alternative medical fields examining the science that lies behind their findings.  Interestingly enough, as this country begins to explore better healthcare options and accessibil… more »

Coming Together Seventh Annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Choir Festival   Admission is Free - but please bring a generous offering of canned food for the Second Harvest Food Bank . Coming Together Seventh Annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Choir Festiva… more »

November 5-6, 2011 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Wisdom 6:12-16                     First Thessalonians 4:13-18               Matthew 25:1-13   It is a labor of love to gently guide and instruct those new to parish ministry on the ‘ins and o… more »