With the “Southern California 2fer Ticket,” guests will experience the magic of new attractions and high quality entertainment at Disneyland or Disney’s California Adventure on one day, and then come back on another day to play in the other park – for free.
April 25 – US TOO GYM Sponsors BREAKING BARRIERS WITH ART AND MOTION
BREAKING BARRIERS WITH ART AND MOTION
Free event helps children with high functioning disabilities explore potential
Lake Forest, CA —Children with high functioning disabilities are faced with the consequences of being different – from isolation to being labeled or bullied; these kids learn daily that they are not “normal.” However, on Saturday April 25, Us Too Gymnastics is taking the courageous step of showing these children how to explore their abilities and potential.
From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 at Pittsford Park in Lake Forest, Children with high functioning disabilities will be able to participate in drum circles, dance classes, track & field classes and games, while being entertained by a live band and the Us Too Tappers, all at the largest Universally Accessible Playground (UAP) in Orange County. At the same time, they will witness the continuation of an effort that aims to prompt a sea change in the treatment of people with disabilities including autism, Aspergers syndrome, ADD/ADHD, Down syndrome, deafness and hearing impairment.
At the event, a group of disabled children will run through a paper barrier, symbolizing the societal walls encountered daily by disabled people. Breaking Barriers is more than just a free event; it is also a social movement that promotes the humanity, abilities and success of disabled people. Breaking Barriers aims to impact people throughout Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
Us Too Gymnastics is a recreational non profit organization where caring, specially trained instructors provide individualized athletic instruction for children; building a sense of self-worth, success and athletic skills toward the goal of transitioning each student into mainstream sports programs. Us Too Gymnastics is proud to present Breaking Barriers with Art and Motion in partnership with the Orange County Imagination celebration and the City of Lake Forest.
Submitted By;
Contact: Vicky Simpson
Email: ustoogymnastics@yahoo.com
Milkalicious Offers 15% off everything in the store April 22 – April 26
News From Milkalicious
Welcome to Earthweek 2009: Green Evolution
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Register now for Ricki Lake Event
VIP Screening of the Documentary
“The Business of Being Born”
Wednesday, May 27th at 6pm
Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein
in person at the screening!
Free Admission with RSVP.
View Event Details and RSVP Information
Milkalicious
27111 Aliso Creek Road, Suite 195
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Tel: 949-831-6455
info@milkalicious.org
www.milkalicious.org
Hours:
Monday – Friday
10am to 7pm
Saturday & Sunday
9am to 6pm
Volunteers recognized Tuesday for contributions to Aliso Viejo
Volunteers recognized Tuesday for contributions to Aliso Viejo
Roughly 50 volunteers were recognized Tuesday during the city’s Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Aliso Viejo Conference Center. The dinner was a way to pay homage to those who selflessly volunteer their time for the betterment of Aliso Viejo.
Some of the volunteers have worked at the city’s Family Resource Center and with the Boys & Girls Club. Others chipped in at last year’s Community Cup golf tournament and Founder’s Day Fair. Some spend their time serving as Planning Commissions or members of the Aliso Viejo PALS program and Neighborhood Watch. And still others continue to devote tons of hours to an array of projects such as assisting with the Chamber Street Fair, coordinating the annual spring clean up and recruiting volunteers. No matter what their individual contribution, each and every volunteer shares a common desire to make a difference in Aliso Viejo.
Mayor Donald Garcia and Councilman William Phillips attended the dinner to pay homage to the volunteers at the newly opened city facility next to the Aliso Viejo Country Club.
“You may feel that because you don’t get paid that you are worthless. But in fact, you are priceless,” Garcia said, thanking the volunteers for being the lifeblood of Aliso Viejo.
Tuesday’s dinner demonstrated the city’s appreciation of these dedicated individuals who step up to the plate and epitomize community pride and volunteerism at its finest. Along with a delectable buffet spread, the volunteers received certificates of recognition, a photo frame and special video collage of past events. They will join other valued volunteers on the city’s Web site Walk of Fame.
For information about volunteer opportunities, contact Gracie Duran, community services coordinator, at 949-425-2519 or at gduran@cityofalisoviejo.com. For information about the city’s Walk of Fame, visit its Web site at www.cityofalisoviejo.com.
Submitted by;
Kelly Tokarski AV
KT Community Relations
Aliso Niguel Lacrosse – Fundraiser At Ruby's Thursday April 23rd
RUBY’S
LAGUNA HILLS
24155 LAGUNA HILLS MALL
LAGUNA HILLS, CA, 92653
(949) 588-7829
Come dine at Ruby’s and 20% of all food
and non-alcoholic beverage sales
Take out orders as well as Dine in
(When accompanied with this flyer)
Will be donated to
Aliso Niguel Lacrosse
Thursday April 23, 2009
Between 5pm to 9pm
COME JOIN THE FUN!!!!
(Don’t forget to bring this flyer with you!)
(PLEASE DO NOT PASS OUT FLYERS AT THE RESTAURANT
Chicken Enchilada Casserole / Blackberry, Raspberry Jello Salad
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Submitted By;
Cheryl Deacon
Filling:
1 Cup chopped onion
½ Cup chopped green pepper
2 Tbls butter
1 (4oz) can diced green chilies
2 Cups shredded chicken
Sauce:
3 Tbls butter
¼ Cup flour
2 ½ Cups chicken broth
1 Cup Sour cream
1 ½ Cups shredded jack cheese
12 Corn tortillas
Cook onion and green pepper in 2 Tbls butter until tender. Combine with chicken and chilies.
For Sauce: melt 3 Tbls butter. Stir in flour. Stir in chicken broth all at once. Cook until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat. Add sour cream and ½ cup cheese. Coat 9X13 pan with sauce. Layer tortillas, chicken mixture and sauce until pan is full. Top with grated cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 for 25 minutes.
I use the disposable aluminum pans for easy clean up and I get 2 square (8×8 size) casseroles out of this recipe.
Share one with a friend or freeze one for another night!
Blackberry, Raspberry Jello Salad
Submitted By;
Sondra Hepburn
1 – 3 oz package blackberry jell-o
1 – 3 oz package raspberry jell-o
20 oz can of pineapple, drained
1 large can blueberry pie filling
8 oz package of cream cheese (softened)
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup of sugar
½ cup pecans
Dissolve jell-o in 2 cups boiling water and pour into a 9”X13” dish. Place dish in fridge. When jell-o is slightly set pour pineapple over top and then the blueberry pie filling. Mix together cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla, and sugar. When jell-o is completely set spread on the cream cheese topping. Sprinkle with ½ cup pecans.
Freedom Walk on Saturday, May 2 – Epilepsy Alliance of OC
The Epilepsy Alliance of Orange County is holding its Freedom Walk on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Heritage Park in Irvine.
Freedom Walk is our annual community event and fundraiser giving the estimated 32,000 people in Orange County who have epilepsy a unifed voice and sense of empowerment.
Freedom Walk includes a noncompetitive walk, a carnival with family-friendly activities, and an all American BBQ lunch. Pre-registration can be done online at www.ocepilepsywalk.kintera.org. Walk-on registrations are also welcome.
Submitted By
Judith Pennella,
Executive Director
Epilepsy Alliance of Orange County
www.epilepsyalliance.org
Corpus Christi April 25-26 Calendar
April 25-26, 2009
Sometimes we understand Easter better if we start at the beginning…
Springtime-Easter Season Scripture study…
Corpus Christi Adult Faith Formation presents “The Stories of Genesis,” a five week course exploring the authorship, genre, content, symbolism, theology and modern impact of the Book of Genesis. This engaging and provocative course will be taught by Shawn Wehan (Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation) and will involve both lecture and small group sharing. Classes will take place on Tuesday mornings at 10am and repeated Tuesday evenings at 7pm. The remaining course dates are: April 28, May 5, (No Class May 12), 19, and 26. For more information contact Shawn at 949-297-8516.
Our SPRING Sacramental Prep Session approaches…
A reminder, our parish policy is that any family seeking the Sacrament of Baptism, First Reconciliation or First Eucharist, Marriage, needs to have been a REGISTERED PARISHIONER for a minimum of THREE MONTHS prior to the setting of any Sacramental dates. (Thus, someone registering today, may call in three months to begin the process of scheduling a date….not register and schedule at the same time.)
Our next Sacramental Preparation Session for families of children desiring First Reconciliation and First Eucharist here at Corpus Christi is scheduled for Saturday, May 16th at 2:30 p.m., concluding with the 5:00 p.m. Mass. Please note that participation at one of our quarterly Sacramental Prep Sessions prior to scheduling a First Reconciliation and First Eucharist is a parish requirement. You will receive your Sacramental Registration Form at the conclusion of the session. This policy is binding for ALL families, both those who have multiple children (who may have already received one or more First Eucharists, fresh attendance at the Sacramental Prep for each child is necessary) and for those approaching the Sacraments for the first time. To ensure adequate supplies, please call Peggy Armenta at (949) 389-9209.
It is important to note that these Sacramental Preparation Sessions augment but DO NOT replace our parish policy of parents teaching their own children the essentials of our faith and introducing their own children to the person of Jesus Christ. These Prep Sessions are final steps to ensure that parental education has indeed been happening.
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.)
May 3rd BBQ for All Corpus Christi Men – Sponsored by First Saturday Men’s Fellowship
“Tres de Mayo” isn’t marked on most calendars, but the men of Corpus Christi will mark it as the opportunity for an afternoon of guy bonding and just having a good time! From 3 PM. – 6 PM enjoy great discussions over burgers, ballgames, beverages, cards, and more. Suggested donation is $5. Please RSVP attendance to misterb50@gmail.com. The BBQ is organized by First Saturday Men’s Fellowship. Our group meets monthly with a focus on faith building for all CC men. For more info contact Rich Giska at rich_giska@hotmail.com.
With Mother’s Day fast approaching on the weekend of May 9-10, you may find special Mother’s Day cards on the Concierge Shelves by which you can enroll your moms, living or deceased, in the special series of May Masses. Thanks.
You are invited to the Corpus Christi book club discussion of Dewey, by Vicki Myron, on Monday, May 4, 7:00 P.M. in room 4. All are welcome
“I was in prison and you came to me” (Mt 25:36). Learn of the many ways you can follow the words of Jesus by ministering to our sisters in prison at the California Institute for Women in Corona. Join us at our next Heartprints gathering on Saturday, May 9th at 8 a.m. in the downstairs hall. Come listen to Mary Ann O’Brien who will present Barbara Redmond and Jane Eggleston who will share with us a glimpse into a woman’s life in prison and how we can help.
Our Pentecost Ministry Fair will be on May 30-31st and is a wonderful opportunity to review the opportunities and options for involvement within Corpus Christi. All our parish ministries and groups will have booths and participants available for your consideration and questions. Make sure you mark the date on your calendar!
No mess, no fuss, just a SPRING CAMP-OUT out on our lawn…
Hey POPs (that would be you DADs)…our upcoming Spring Camp-out Registration Form are NOW available for the POPs SPRING CAMP-OUT on Saturday May 16-17. Bring your kids and tent or shelter down to the Corpus Christi lawn, pitch your camp and settle in for an evening under the stars. Evening gets underway with dinner following 5:00 p.m. Mass, late-night snacks around the fire-pit, perhaps some star-gazing and campfire stories. After a restful night’s slumber (as long as the sprinklers don’t go on!!!), the experience ends with a hearty breakfast on Sunday morning.
It will bring us together!
It will feed our stomachs and our souls!
It’s for individuals, families, couples….anyone who calls Corpus Christi home!
2009 Summer Gospel Revival – July 29-30
Over the past series of summers, Corpus Christi has explored our Jewish roots by journeying back in time to the era of Jerusalem during the events of Holy Week; to Bethlehem for the events surrounding a particular pregnant couple; to Galilee by the Sea for powerful teachings and miracles…and last year the Journey to Rome helped us understand how we stopped being Jewish and became CHRISTIANS! This year, mark your calendars for something new, fun and uplifting as we experience a particular vibrant aspect of our Catholic-Christian heritage: ‘2009 Summer Gospel Revival’ on July 29th and 30th. Two nights of ‘mini-retreat’ for the whole family featuring two Gospel Choirs from Los Angeles and dynamic sharings from Fr. Charles Wood of St. Henry’s Parish in Gresham, Oregon. Each night will get underway with a family barbeque on the lawn – Southern California style – followed by a weaving together of the music and sharing by Fr. Charles. The evenings will come to a close with an open ‘ice-cream sundae bar’ with all the proper fixin’s. While a tent would have been a nice touch, in these days of cutting back, we will host it all under our South County stars and fill two hot-summer nights with laughter, prayer, music and some down-home wonderful aromas and tastes. Reservation forms will be available on the Concierge Shelves starting in May….but mark your calendars NOW… July 29 and 30th….come on down to the lawn and let the power of God revive you!!!!
With our severe budget cuts….we rely upon the goodness of volunteers more and more…. can you help?
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. Peggy Armenta Family Faith Formation (949) 389-9209
FYI for next Saturday’s 5:00 p.m. Mass….
Please note that NEXT Saturday, May 2nd at the 5:00 p.m. Mass we will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation for 24 of our High School HAVEN Youth. Please keep in your prayers the youth of our community receiving this Sacrament: Tara Arbogast, Tyler Bolton, Molly Cantwell, Christina Chouinard, Christian Chua, Matthew Dempsey, Morgan Foster, Ashley Gilhooley, Tara Hernandez, Kaitlin Herndon, Jill Jelnick, Daniel Kibbe, Tess Kleinhammes, Molly Lindheimer, Marica Mackey, Matthew Melissa, Mocnik Shelby, Brad Murray Joey Newkirk, Danielle Orlowski, Cassie Paine, Monica Palomino, Stephanie Ploof, Nick Santala, Siobhan Wicks.
Pastoral Council farewells and Pastoral Council Hello’s….
Since our establishment as a parish in 1999, Corpus Christi has had a Pastoral Council to provide reflection and vision to facilitate and anticipate the growth of our community. Not a Parish Council which frequently entails elections, policy determinations and implementation; a Pastoral Council is a ‘wisdom body’ wherein the overall health and direction of the parish is discussed and consistently reviewed. If you have ten different parishes, you will probably have ten varied approaches to the particular ways in which each PC operates. Here at Corpus Christi new members, after being recommended and vetted by the existing Council participants, are reviewed and invited by me (the Pastor) to join the PC for a four-year term. Our Pastoral Council acts as a consultative body for the Pastor, a group of individuals who are already woven within the parish community and who have a regular opportunity to interact with a broad cross section of parishioners. I can personally vouch for the value of their input and guidance over the years; in ways big and small they have loved, guided and protected our parish family. For the past four years we have been blessed with the presence of Kelli Day as one of our PC participants. Kelli has provided invaluable input and has ably represented the many constituencies with which she has been involved… I am deeply gratified by her tender faithfulness to Corpus Christi. As she completes her four-year term, we wish her well and look forward to her future involvement within our community. It is also my pleasure to share with you our newest Pastoral Council members who have been appointed for four-year terms; Mrs. Jackie Kleinhammes and Mr. Ben Chiu. Officially beginning their terms in July, both Jackie and Ben are familiar faces within a variety of parish ministries and will bring fresh vision and energy to our PC. I will personally miss the presence of Kelli as a regular participant within our PC, but I trust that the Holy Spirit will continue to weave her ever deeper within the heart of our community. With great joy I invite you to join me in welcoming Jackie and Ben who are signs of the continuing growth and renewal of The Body of Christ here in Aliso Viejo. FKB
Mission Lutheran Hosts Drive-In Movie Saturday, Begins Summer Camp Sign-ups
Mission Lutheran Hosts Drive-In Movie Saturday, Begins Summer Camp Sign-ups
April 19, 2009 (Laguna Niguel, CA)—Looking for an old-fashioned night of fun for the entire family? The Mission Lutheran Drive-In is the place for you next weekend. On Saturday, April 25, at 7 p.m., the church will turn its parking lot into a drive-in theater. Please come watch our main feature, “Because of Winn Dixie” (rated PG), and grab a few snacks at the snack bar.
Mission Lutheran also announces two summer camps, “Raz-Ma-Tazz Rhapsody” Children’s Music Camp and Vacation Bible School. Raz-Ma-Tazz Children’s Music Camp is open to students entering grades 1-8 in the fall and runs July 20-24 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday. The camp offers students an exciting adventure in music using singing, movement, handbell and chime ringing, and music enrichment under the guidance of a talented and highly qualified staff. A special performance by the Raz-Ma-Tazz participants is held for families and friends on Friday evening at 7 p.m. Tuition is $95, which includes a camp t-shirt and mid-morning snack. Registration is now open.
Vacation Bible School at Mission Lutheran will be held August 17-21, 9 a.m. to Noon, for children ages 4 through 4th grade. The cost is $50 per child and includes hours of crafts, games, snacks, and fun. Registration is under way.
Mission Lutheran Church is located at 24360 Yosemite Road in Laguna Niguel. For more information or to register for summer camps, please contact Mission Lutheran Church at (949) 831-8820.
Mission Lutheran Church
24360 Yosemite Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
949.831.8820
Contact: Deb McGowan, Music Director
Jamie Beaudry, Director of Christian Education
949.831.8820
“Race to Anyplace” – Renaissance Club Sport May 23
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
to Present “Race to Anyplace”
to Raise Funds for Cancer Research
ALISO VIEJO, CALIF., April 20, 2009 – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Orange County/Inland Empire Chapter (LLS) is pleased to present its inaugural Race To Anyplace fundraising event on Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Renaissance Club Sport in Aliso Viejo. The event features teams from local companies that sign up for the chance to out-pedal one another to raise funds for cancer research.
“As companies are seeking innovative ways to promote health and wellness among their employees, along with an opportunity to build team spirit and morale, the Race To Anyplace offers all of that plus a way of helping make a difference to thousands of patients battling blood cancers,” commented Janine Ingram, LLS’ Executive Director.
Race To Anyplace is a stationary/spin bike race, featuring teams and individuals riding stationary bikes in heats of six hours. Teams compete with one another for the most mileage in six hours and the most funds raised. Fundraising can be accomplished through online donations or through sponsorships from local companies. Prizes are offered for teams recording the highest mileage and for the highest fundraising. Funds raised support lifesaving blood cancer research and help patients live better, longer lives.
Ingram added, “Cancer patients and their families need your stamina and dedication to help find cures for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.”
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.racetoanyplace.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 $600 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