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Corpus Christi – Worship Aid, FKB March 14-15, 2009

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Corpus Christi – Worship Aid, FKB March 14-15, 2009

March 14-15, 2009
Third Sunday of Lent
Exodus 20:1-17 First Corinthians 1:22-25 John 2:13-25

The last line in this weekend’s Gospel is like the opening line from a murder-mystery or spy-thriller: ‘But Jesus would not trust himself to them because he knew them all, and did not need anyone to testify about human nature. He himself understood it well.’ The line preceding these is important for it provides a clue as to why people were ‘believing in his name’….because they saw the signs he was doing! But don’t many of us know how fickle we humans can be…today’s fawning admiration is tomorrow’s ridicule and need for increased stimulation. How many times have we heard the expression ‘the trip of a lifetime?’ Really….a WHOLE lifetime? So…even after ten or twenty years pass we will still derive comfort and pleasure from something that happened ten or twenty years before? Of course not….the expression is a sales gimmick, once the trip is completed, in our culture it is frequently on to something new and more exciting. In our journey deeper into the desert of Lent we are asked WHY we choose to be in relationship with Jesus? Is it because someone has told us we HAVE to? Is it because we want the cracker-jack prize of heaven….so, if the only way to get heaven is by being in relationship with Jesus…well, then, we will do what we have to do. Might we be hanging around Jesus in hopes to get some of his ‘miraculous grace’, for our ourselves or for others? Again….are we with Jesus only because of what we think he can DO for us? Granted, we humans are a conflicted group, our reasons for anything are usually a stew-pot of conflicting emotions, biology, faith and belief in pagan magic. Knowing what we know about Jesus it is difficult to strip away two-thousand year’s worth of mystical beliefs….but….just for a second, consider…if Jesus looked you in the eye and said that there were never going to be any miracles in your life, no special intercessions granted….but he invited you to walk with him and be his friend….would you? While Jesus well understands our human nature….do we understand our own motivations?

Thank you for sharing this delightful late-winter weekend with our Corpus Christi family; by this time next weekend it will officially be SPRING…so enjoy these final hours of winter’s chill. This being the weekend BEFORE St. Patrick’s Day, our delightful tradition of offering FREE Irish beer after all our Masses continues….consider yourself invited to come out and enjoy a glass or two of Harp or Guinness (apple juice for the young-uns)….and no, it is not green….when it is real Irish beer you don’t have to play make-believe by dying it with food coloring!! Remember that this THURSDAY is our Corpus Christi Diners event at BJ’s Restaurant on El Toro (across form the Laguna Hills Mall)…ALL DAY. So go for lunch and/or go for dinner…but enjoy an outing and bring the flyer from today’s Bulletin so we can garner a 15% rebate! Dad’s, don’t forget the opening breakfast of POPs for dads with their kids (under 18), next Saturday at 8:00 a.m. As the seasons change remember, you are loved. FKB

Sharky's Fundraiser For The ANHS Softball Program – March 11

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Sharky's Fundraiser For The ANHS Softball Program – March 11

Aliso Niguel High School Softball

Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill is sponsoring a fundraiser for the ANHS Softball program.

Please support our program and bring your appetite to:

Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill
26811 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo
In the Aliso Viejo Town Center
on
Wednesday, March 11th from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

PLEASE BRING The FLYER WITH YOU!

The ANHS Softball program will receive a portion of the sales.

It’s great food for a great cause!
You gotta’ eat …right?

2009 RSM STORM OFFICIAL Tryouts

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2009 RSM STORM OFFICIAL Tryouts

2009 RSM STORM OFFICIAL tryouts:

RSM Storm announces its official tryout dates for the month of March. These tryouts are open to boys and girls for South Orange County. Please go to our website www.rsmstorm.com to pre-register in order to avoided long lines. All tryouts will be held in the city of Aliso Viego at Aliso Viejo Middle School. Please be on time for your specific age group. More info e-mail info@rsmsc.com

3/14 at Aliso Viejo Middle School

(current 7-10 year olds 9-10am)

(current 11-12 year olds 1015-1115am)

(current 13 year old+ 1015-1115am)

3/22 at Aliso Viejo Middle School

(current 7-10 year olds 1-2pm)

(current 11-12 year olds 215-315pm)

(current 13 year old+ 245-345pm)

Toki Rathor

RSM Storm SC

tokir@rsmstorm.com

www.rsmstorm.com

Ocean Institute Offers Marine Wildlife Cruises

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Ocean Institute Offers Marine Wildlife Cruises

Ocean Institute Offers
Marine Wildlife Cruises

Dana Point, CALIF., March 5, 2009 – The Ocean Institute offers weekend Marine Wildlife Cruises to provide participants with a ship-board view of whales, dolphins, sunfish, sea lions, and other creatures of the sea. Institute marine biologists lead the cruises onboard the Sea Explorer, which makes use of state-of-the-art equipment such as an acoustic array, plankton nets, video microscopes and a sediment sampler.
Trips last 2 ½ hours and are held most weekends, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Upcoming cruises: April 5, 19 & 26; May 3, 17, 30 & 31; June 7, 14 & 28.
The cost of the Marine Wildlife Cruises is $35 adults, $22 for children, ages 4-12 (for Institute members, $22 adults, $19 children). Cost includes admission to the Ocean Education Center. For additional 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. Phone: (949) 496-2274.

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.

Return of the Swallows, March 19-22 / Italian Heritage Celebration, March 21 & 22

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Return of the Swallows, March 19-22 / Italian Heritage Celebration, March 21 & 22

Mission San Juan Capistrano Celebrates Return of the Swallows, March 19-22

Festival Includes First-Ever
Italian Heritage Celebration, March 21 & 22

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, November 19, 2008 – Mission San Juan Capistrano will present its biggest annual celebration, the Return of the Swallows, March 19-22, 2009. Highlights include the traditional observance of Swallows Day, March 19, and a first-ever Italian Celebration of the Swallows Return, highlighting the role of St. John of Capistrano as the namesake of historic Mission San Juan Capistrano and the sister-city relationship between the City of San Juan Capistrano and its Mission and Capestrano, Italy.

Traditional Observance, March 19 – The Return of the Swallows celebration kicks off on Thursday, March 19, St. Joseph’s Day on the church calendar, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. The day features the ringing of the Mission bells at 10 a.m. and noon, performances by Mission parish school children, Renée Bondi’s singing of Leon Rene’s 1939 hit song, “When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano,” and a reading from the new book, “The Year the Swallows Came Early” and a chance to meet its author, Kathryn Fitzmaurice (visit http://www.kathrynfitzmaurice.com/books.html). Onstage entertainment will be held 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Mission’s Docent Society will offer station tours and share Mission trivia with visitors and Living History characters will greet visitors. Visitors can also enjoy many displays and purchase items from a variety of vendors.
And, at 11 a.m., Mission officials will conduct a press conference for members of the media and friends of the Mission, which will feature the introduction of town dignitaries and special guests.
“Come celebrate with us as we welcome the swallows back to Capistrano,” encouraged Mechelle Lawrence-Adams, the Mission’s Executive Director. She added, “The Mission offers an affordable day of fun for the whole family.”
Italian Celebration of the Swallows Return, March 21-22 – The celebration continues March 21, 2-5 p.m. and March 22, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., as Mission San Juan Capistrano hosts its first-ever Italian Celebration of food, art and music, featuring 40 Italian-themed vendors from Capestrano, Italy, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. The celebration was inspired by the sister-city relationship between the City of San Juan Capistrano, the Mission, Capestrano, Italy, and their shared namesake, the Italian friar St. John of Capistrano.
Buy a custom painted Italian bowl, eat a freshly grilled Italian sausage or sit by the koi pond and listen to lively Italian music. And, in case you missed it on March 19th, the historic Mission bells will again be run on Saturday at 2 p.m., and Sunday at noon.
Canned Food Drive – In keeping with the tradition of St. Joseph’s Day, visitors are invited to bring canned food for Serra’s Pantry, which will be distributed to the needy. Canned food will be collected throughout the four-day celebration.
The swallows migrate annually to Goya, Argentina in October, and return to their spring and summer home in Capistrano each March. The Swallows celebration began centuries ago when Mission padres observed that the birds’ return roughly coincided with St. Joseph’s Day, March 19 on the church calendar.
To hear recorded information on upcoming Mission San Juan Capistrano events, call (949) 234-1315. To view information online, visit www.missionsjc.com. Visitors to Mission San Juan Capistrano’s website can download Discount Admission Coupons and Mission Gift Shop Coupons. Website visitors can also purchase their tickets online before visiting the Mission.

Mission San Juan Capistrano is open 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. The Mission operations are funded by gate admissions – preservation work is funded by grants and fundraising efforts. To reach the Mission, take I-5 to the Ortega Highway exit to San Juan Capistrano. Admission: $9 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children ages 3-11, and under 3 free. Price includes self-guided, digital audio tour. Information: (949) 234-1300. Mission address: 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano. Website: www.missionsjc.com.

Water Bottle Wednesdays Recycling Fundraiser a Success

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Water Bottle Wednesdays Recycling Fundraiser a Success

Water Bottle Wednesdays Recycling Fundraiser a Success

At Niguel Hills Middle School, there is a deceptively quiet fundraiser going on these days. Water Bottle Wednesdays is just one branch of a multi-pronged approach to raising money and saving the environment. In the month and a half during December and January, the students, faculty and community were able to raise over $1000.00 just by collecting cans and plastic bottles. This figure is the culmination of many separate efforts coming together as one.
For the last few years, English Teacher/Teaching Assistant Principal Sharon Miller has been running a “Clean Campus Committee” made up of student volunteers who dedicated their efforts mainly to helping the student body keep Niguel Hills clean. At the same time, Special Education Teacher, Amy Farrier and her class were collecting bottles and cans during lunch to earn money for field trips. There were a few other groups on campus doing the same thing in their classrooms: the Science Club, SRLA, and some individual classes were collecting small amounts to earn funds for individual needs. Then the Booster Club got involved.

Booster Club President Caroline Swift, who is a parent at Niguel, joined Miller and Farrier to unify recycling efforts across the campus. She and Miller contacted city waste management officials to arrange for clear plastic bags, plastic recycle cans, and eventually, a huge recycling container to be delivered to Niguel. The custodians and administrators help make sure the bottles and cans get to the right containers during lunch. Miller’s group organized a regular collection from the classrooms, and along with Swift, instituted Water Bottle Wednesdays, where the community brings its bottles and cans to the school each Wednesday morning. Farrier’s students took on the task of sorting and bagging the loot, getting it ready to be taken to the storage bin. Swift manages the funds collected and distributes money to those groups that help with the collection. Along with being quite a cash windfall ($1000.00 in roughly a month!!), the project has been a great opportunity for our students to help preserve the environment!

Backhausdance Summer Intensive July 6-17, 2009

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Backhausdance Summer Intensive July 6-17, 2009

Backhausdance is thrilled to announce the 5th Annual Backhausdance Summer Intensive! The Backhausdance Summer Intensive will be held at Chapman University in Orange, CA.

This summer program is designed for dancers who wish to improve their technique while experiencing a variety of new and exciting movement styles. It is geared towards dancers 16 and older with a strong dance foundation.

Backhausdance Summer Intensive is offered in 2 week- sessions, or single-day passes. Students are encouraged to take both weeks.

Week One: July 6 – 10, 2009
Week Two: July 13 – 17, 2009
Faculty, Entrance Auditions and Scholarship Audition dates to be announced soon!

Space is limited so register soon! Registration information will be posted in the coming weeks.

For information, please contact Tobi Becerra, Managing Director, at (714) 639-1657 or tobi@backhausdance.org.

ELITE SOCCER LEAGUE – Upcoming Programs

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ELITE SOCCER LEAGUE – Upcoming Programs

ELITE SOCCER LEAGUE
March 6, 2009

Dear ESL Soccer Families and Friends,

We are pleased to announce the following spring, summer, and fall soccer programs for 2009:
Fall 2009 – New – Recreational Soccer for Ages 4-7
Fall 2009 – Signature Soccer for ages 8-14
Fall 2009 – Competitive (club) Soccer for ages 8 & up
Spring Training Program
Spring Break Camp!
Summer Camp!
Please pass this email along to any of your soccer friends that might be interested in taking advantage of these programs.

We are especially excited about our new younger age brackets for the fall. Please help us get the word out to all of your friends and neighbors!

Additional details for the programs are as follows:

FALL 2009

Online registration is now open for players and teams in the following age brackets:
Recreational Soccer (ages 4-7)
Signature Soccer (ages 8-14)
Competitive (club) Soccer (ages 8 &up)
Our recreational program is super-exciting and just $135 per player.

Our Signature program is for players and coaches who are ready to move beyond recreational soccer, without the full commitment of club.

Our Competitive (club) program is similar to other clubs except that our fees are much lower and we allow for qualified parent coaching.

In each of these programs, the head coach’s child plays free.

SPRING TRAINING 2009

Our spring training program starts on March 21st. This program is designed to provide kids who want to keep their soccer skills sharp during the off season a place to do so.

The program runs for two hours each Saturday between March 21st and May 16th (with the exception of 4/4 and 4/11). The cost of the program is just $75.

The spring training program is a great way to prepare your player for the fast approaching fall season.

SPRING BREAK SOCCER CAMP

For those of you staying home this year for Spring Break (April 6th-10th), camp is a perfect way to make the break fun for the kids. It also gives them a much needed release of energy, which helps keep the household running smoothly.

Camp runs each day from 9:00-12:00 at Don Juan Avila Elementary School in Aliso Viejo. The cost is $30 per day or $125 for the whole week.

For more information or to register online, please click here.

SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS

We are pleased to announce five weeks of camp for the summer of 2009. Many sessions fill up quickly, so the best time to register is now.

These camps have become very popular over the past few years. Mats and his talented team of trainers take the kids through a series of drill stations to ensure that each player returns home with a new and improved skill set. They somehow manage to make it a lot of fun for the kids as well.

Whether you are new to camps or have been to many, you will not be disappointed with Elite Soccer League’s summer camps!

I think that’s it. Thank you for the support you give to Elite Soccer League. Without you and your families, we would not be able to continue to provide these great programs for the kids.

Best regards,

Mike

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Michael Affleck
Elite Soccer League
(949) 468-0086

Mission to Open California Missions Resource Studio on March 19

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Mission to Open California Missions Resource Studio on March 19

Mission to Open California Missions Resource Studio on March 19

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., March 9, 2009 – Mission San Juan Capistrano is pleased to announce the opening of its new California Missions Resource Studio on the first day of the Return of the Swallows celebration, Thursday, March 19. Students and their parents are invited to make use of the studio in researching student mission reports so that they may better build mission models, make power points or video presentations or complete other projects for schools.
“The study of the California missions is an important part of our students’ curriculum,” noted Helen Gavin, Mission Docent Society president. “Not only does our new Resource Studio offer an abundance of materials so students can complete a successful project, it does so amidst the backdrop of Orange County’s only historic mission, Mission San Juan Capistrano.”
The studio offers timelines, research materials, mission brand rubbing plates, and workspace for researching. Use of the studio is included in the price of paid admission to the Mission; it is open daily 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. The California Missions Resource Studio is presented courtesy Bill Ortega’s Mission Gift Shops, Inc.

Mission San Juan Capistrano is open 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. The Mission operations are funded by gate admissions – preservation work is funded by grants and fundraising efforts. To reach the Mission, take I-5 to the Ortega Highway exit to San Juan Capistrano. Admission: $9 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children ages 3-11, and under 3 free. Price includes self-guided, digital audio tour for adults and seniors. Information: (949) 234-1300. Mission address: 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano. Website: www.missionsjc.com.
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“Morning Breeze Cruise”

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“Morning Breeze Cruise”

“Morning Breeze Cruise” Features Music, Opportunity to View Ocean Wildlife

Dana Point, CALIF., March 6, 2009 – The Ocean Institute joins with Jazz! FM 88.5 KSBR radio each month to present a “Morning Breeze Cruise.” Visitors enjoy a two and one-half hour marine mammal cruise off the coast of Dana Point while listening to an eclectic blend of relaxing music mixed live to enhance your voyage.
Upcoming cruise dates: Sunday, March 22, April 19, May 17, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. There is also a special Father’s Day Morning Breeze Cruise on Sunday, June 21, 1 – 4 p.m. Cost $35 adults, $22 for children ages 4-12 (Ocean Institute members $22 adult, $19 child). Includes weekend admission to the Ocean Education Center. Cruise information and reservations: (949) 496-2274, dial “0” for the operator.

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. Phone number: (949) 496-2274.

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.

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