August 28-29, 2010
Calling all Moms, Don’t Miss Out! – Corpus Christi MOPS is Now Enrolling for Fall Session
MOPS International is a non-denominational Christian organization that reaches out to nurture, support and encourage mothers of young children. Our Corpus Christi MOPS chapter is inviting all mothers (with at least one child newborn through kindergarten) to enroll for the fall session. We meet every other Tuesday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. for an evening of dinner, creative activities and speakers sharing on relevant topics for busy mothers. Our first meeting is September 14th. The fee is $80. For additional information, call Amanda Manahan at (949) 306-2178. Please note, childcare is not available.
St. Edward’s is hosting their second annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm
benefiting the
“Helping the Families of Wounded Military Servicemen and Women”
Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton — Pastoral Care Services
Adults: $20.00 a person, $35.00 a couple. Children 12 and under $10.00 ea.
St. Edward the Confessor Knight Hall
33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point 92629
For more info contact: Mrs. Deana Progar at dprogar@cox.net 949-525-7092
September Networking and Employment Transition Support (NETS) Ministry
This well may be the best-kept secret in Orange County for job hunters who want an edge in this competitive market. It is not really a secret, but the One Stop Center is a true treasure of services and invaluable information for all aspects of your job search. We are so pleased to have fellow parishioner, Lanie Tiongco, Professional Career Coach and Workforce Specialist from the Irvine OC One Stop Center, to present “Getting the Most Out of the One Stop Center”. Lanie will cover the many FREE services available to job seekers under the Workforce Investment Act, including: 10 steps to employment, career counseling, job training, resume writing, effective job search techniques, interviewing skills, special programs aimed at developing cross over skills for new job genres, and much more. Come one, come all to the NETS Meeting on September 19th at 3:30 p.m. and find out how you can get all the help you need to get the job that’s right for you. To reserve a seat, please RSVP by contacting Ed Jordan at ejordan@noletspirits.com or 949-389-1715.
Our Corpus Christi September Book Club gathering will be a week later than usual due to the Labor Day holiday. Please join our discussion on Monday, September 13, 7:00 P.M., Room 4. Choose any or all of the following: I, Elizabeth by Rosalind Miles; Angelology by Danielle Trussoni; Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese.
Corpus Christi Youth Ministry 2010 – 2011 Parent and Youth Kick-Off Events
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HAVEN High School Youth Ministry
Parent and Teen Meeting
Saturday, September 11th, 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Parents, join your teens for this HAVEN meeting. We’ll begin with mass, enjoy dinner together, learn what is new in HAVEN this year, and then engage in parent and teen activities that demonstrate that Scripture can be interesting, and even fun, to read and discuss.
Please RSVP by September 1st with number of family members attending, to Linda Palomino at palomino6@cox.net or 949-290-3424. Your RSVP is important since we are planning for dinner.
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JAMS Middle School Youth Ministry Parent Meeting and Family Barbeque
Sunday, September 19th, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Parents, come learn what’s new in JAMS this year while your JAMMERS enjoy games on the lawn upstairs. After the meeting, we will enjoy a barbeque dinner together.
Please RSVP by September 5th with number of family members attending, to Linda Palomino at palomino6@cox.net or 949-290-3424. Your RSVP is important since we are planning for dinner.
Anyone for YUMMY Barbequed PULLED PORK Sandwiches next weekend???
Speaking of YOUTH…NEXT WEEKEND, LABOR DAY WEEKEND, our BOOTSTRAPS Ministry will be offering Barbeque Pulled Pork Sandwiches for sale after all the Masses. Bootstraps is a youth and adult effort to generate their own monies to help offset JAMs/HAVEN expenses…and rather than just beg for it, they are willing to WORK for it!! As you plan your holiday weekend, why not plan it around some delicious pulled-pork (FKB’s recipe and prep) and save yourself some time and effort!
Second Annual First Saturday Men’s Fellowship Camping Retreat, September 10-12 in San Clemente
The second annual First Saturday Men’s Fellowship is encouraging all men of the parish to register for the two-night “Am I What I Do?” fall retreat Friday-Sunday, September 10-12 at San Clemente State Beach Campground. The program will focus on the one relationship – Jesus Christ – the promises enduring fulfillment. The group will discuss how this relationship transcends the things that we do in our careers and our daily lives away from work. The cost is $50, which includes all five meals, and camping fees Men are asked to supply their own sleeping bags and tents can be provided upon request. Saturday night mass will be celebrated by Father Fred. Please see members of the First Saturday Men’s Fellowship this Sunday after all masses or contact Brian Brassil at misterb50@gmail.com or 949-212-5994.
For all our new volunteers who sign up to participate within ANY of our Corpus Christi ministries, outreaches or social organizations, please make sure you complete your fingerprinting and Safe Environment Training (SET) (which is conveniently done on-line) so that you can be added as an active volunteer within any/all activities in our parish. Corpus Christi has a policy of full-fingerprinting and SET for all our volunteers…it is an easy and convenieint first step to providing a modicum of discrete review and safety for our parish family. To get the process started or for any confusions or questions, please send your inquiries to Dea DelRosario at: Safeenvironment@Corpuschristialisoviejo.org.
A whole lot of searching and interviewing has been occurring….and yes, it is bearing VERY good fruit!
Keeping everyone in the loop is always a fruitful effort…and for the last few weeks we have been conducting a rather extensive invitation, review and interview process of candidates for our Coordinator of Faith Formation for Children and Families. We have availed of Diocesan Departments of Human Resources, Faith Formation, Religious Education and Youth and Young Adult Ministry. We received some valuable input from the local parishes, the pastor’s of which were asked for their referrals. We contacted the assorted local Catholic Schools and even the Jesuit Community of Loyola Marymount Early in the process I invited seven parishioners, inclusive of a member of our HAVEN Youth (who end up working closely with the Faith Formation of Children and Parents overall efforts) to assist in the Review process. Their input and discernments have been wise and they have added their own suggestions about potential candidates for the job. In the end, we/I reviewed the applications/material/possibilities of 25 persons. For those of you who handle the interviewing process for your companies, it is akin to a series of blind dates, you never know what is going to come of the interaction.
We have been searching for an energetic and creative individual who has a strong grasp of Roman Catholic-Christianity, has a spirit of joy in their endeavors and is comfortable/familiar working with both children and adults/parents within a parish setting. An embrace of OUR parish approach to Faith Formation was essential as well as a willingness to immerse themselves within our community and understand who we are and why we do things the way we do. The Review Committee was kept apprised of each potential applicant, and this past week we convened the entire Committee to have an actual sit-down interview with one of the applicants who had emerged from the initial review conversations as offering fresh energy and lively potential. Final details are still being negotiated thus no name for you this week…but in weeks to come I look forward to introducing you to the individual who will continue our parish tradition of lively, dynamic and creative Faith Formation. Thanks for your patience. FKB
Don’t scrimp on SCRIP…..With so many of our sons and daughters heading off to College and University….SCRIP makes a perfect gift that keeps on giving….and offers the security of knowing they will use it specifically in the stores to which it is directed! Also…Labor Day picnics (and hostess gifts) are right around the corner.,…once again, our SCRIP ministry has you covered with everything from grocery stores, restaurants to movie tickets and assorted specialty stores. (Let’s not forget a thoughtful gift to the new teachers your younger ones may be having as they progress in grades…why wait till Christmas or the end of the year!!
FAITH INITIATIVE STARTS at HOME (F.I.S.H.) Family Kick Off Saturday, September 25th Attention New and Returning F.I.S.H. Families: Corpus Christi families with children K through 5th grade. Come join us as we get set for a new year of family faith formation! This kick-off party is a great time for families to gather and focus on the new faith-building year, pick up any support materials, and get a review of the program. Following the Saturday, September 25th, 5 pm mass, join us for a family dinner downstairs and the opportunity to meet other families, just like yours. Then it’s upstairs for all the grown-ups while the kids stay downstairs to be entertained by our outstanding high school leadership team and a fun movie. (Toddler care, ages 1 to 4, will be provided in the Good Shepherd room.) The evening will cover: Overview of our parish Faith Formation programs, FISH, JAMS and Haven, Sacramental Preparation how-to’s, Scope and Sequence of concepts covered for each grade level, Parent testimonials and support for home-based catechesis. Registration materials have been mailed out to registered parishioners – did you get yours? Extras are located on the concierge shelves and the Good Shepherd room. New and returning families must fill out the 2010-2011 registration to reserve materials, update contact information and RSVP for the Kick-Off. For more information, contact the parish office at (949) 389-9008.
Want to spend a little time with our youngest parishioners? Your TLC is needed in our Little Lambs and Good Shepherd rooms during every Mass. Help with our one to three year-olds in Little Lambs or, if you have teaching experience, participate in our Children’s Liturgy program for three to six year-olds.
You may sign up to be on a regularly scheduled time slot, or be on our alternate schedule and help out as needed. All adult caregivers must be fingerprinted and Safe Environment trained before participating. Middle School and High School students may earn service hours helping out as well. Please contact the parish office for further information (949) 389-9008.
