Saint Anne

28 May 2017 | The Ascension of the Lord

Saint Anne SEAL BEACH

Giotto Jesus with Woman at the Well MASSES: SAT: 5:00 PM; SUN: 8:00, 10:00 AM, 12:00, 4:00 PM; DAILY: 9:00 AM CONFESSIONS: Mon-Sat: 8:30 AM; Sat: 4:00-4:45 PM M s g r . M i k e H e h e r , P a s t o r , [email protected], 562 -431-0721 Ext. 14 F r . B e n T r a n , P a r o c h i a l V i c a r , [email protected], 562 -431-0721 Ext. 11 F r . R o b e r t V i d a l , P a s t o r E m e r i t u s , [email protected] D e a c o n P e t e r N g u y e n , [email protected] A m y P a p a g e o r g e s , D i r e c t o r o f F a i t h F o r m a t i o n , [email protected], 562 -431-0721 Ext. 16 J y l l i a n R h o d e s , Y o u t h M i n i s t r y / C o n f i r m a t i o n , [email protected], 562 -431-0721 Ext. 15 J a n C o o p e r , F r o n t O f f i c e , [email protected] 340 10TH ST. | SEAL BEACH CA 90740 | 562-431-0721 | WWW.STANNESEALBEACH.ORG | MON.—FRI. 8:45—4:00

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St. Anne

28 May 2017

UNKNOWN FAULTS

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had the strangest dream last night. I saw an old Studebaker speeding down a wide avenue like they have in big cities like New York. There were no other vehicles on the road, thank goodness, because the car was going the wrong way on a one-way street. Then I woke up asking myself: what was that all about? Is my life racing in the wrong direction and I don’t know it? The penitents that come to my confessional inspire me. These are people who admit to some of the ways in which they are going in the wrong direction. I do the same when I myself confess. Yet the psalmist reminds us that “Though your servant is careful of {keeping the law] …yet who can detect failings? Cleanse me of my unknown faults.” Oftentimes a close friend, a sibling or a spouse will be the one who knows you well enough to see and point out your unnoticed faults. Not that you are likely in the first instant to be grateful for the information. My initial reaction is almost always defensive. Who are you to be offended by the likes of me?! Someone pulled me aside recently and whispered quietly in my ear, “You’ll want to check your zipper.” I was embarrassed, sure, but when I thought about all the places I was going to be later that day, I became grateful. Thank God that man was kind enough to point it out. I think there may be two of me. The outside me who knows how to take his place in the world, who speaks with a calm and dignified voice, someone who is obviously organized and competent. Then there is the inside me that turns left rather than right and gets lost, who daydreams and forgets to bring with him what he needs to work that day, someone who experiences life as more of perplexing question than an obvious answer. The inside me needs people who are honest enough to point out my unknown faults.

I belong to a priest support group and we have been meeting for more years than I can remember. Over that time they have been listening to me each month describe what’s important to me in my life and they listen very carefully. I was talking one day about a recent experience I had and one of them nodded and said, “Doesn’t this remind you of what you said you were going to do six months ago?” He was holding me accountable as every member of the group had agreed to do. So I had to own up and admit that I had not done what I said I was going to do and that I was at fault. Not pretty but it did move me in the right direction. Sometimes I ask God to make my life easier but he is determined to make my life better and that means that I must keep going at whatever speed in the right direction. I’d rather take a nap or look through a magazine but he keeps nudging me, dropping hints, inspiring others to set me straight. If I want to get better, I better get used to it and accept all that helps me see myself as I really am. Msgr. Mike PS: The fresco of the Ascension of the Lord by Giotto reproduced on the cover of the bulletin was painted between 1304-1306 and is located in the Scrovegni Chapel, in Padua, Italy. There’s another Ascension by Giotto in Assisi. What is unusual is the sideways view of Jesus that Giotto gives us and the way the image of Christ is reaching up toward heaven, almost as though he was walking up hidden stairs. Some scholars believe it references an earlier iconographic style.

The Ascension of the Lord

Around our Parish KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MONTHLY MEETING/MEMBERSHIP All interested Catholic men are invited to attend our Council meetings. We typically meet the 1st Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 5, 2017. For additional information, please contact J. Jones at 562-936-0164. PANCAKE BREAKFAST Please join our Knights of Columbus on Sunday, June 4th following the 8:00 and 10:00 masses for our Parish Pancake Breakfast in the Hall. The Knights will be serving their “world famous” homemade buttermilk pancakes (blueberry or chocolate chip options available) along with eggs, sausage and fruit. Suggested donation is $6 per person and $20 per family with all proceeds going toward supporting local charities. For more information, contact Steve Bradt at 714-418-7041.

“Help Us Help Those In Need”

WOMEN’S GUILD JUNE MEETING Please join the Women’s Guild on Monday, June 26th in the Parish Hall for our annual night of Bunco—a fun game of dice and chance. No skills or prior experience is necessary! All women of the parish are invited. MEMBERSHIP General meetings are usually the 4th Monday of each month in the parish hall. To support our ministries and speakers as a member, please contact Joanne Groustra at 562-296-8705 or Lorraine Fiori at 562-296-5163.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD Children’s Liturgy of the Word, geared towards ages 4— 10, is offered year-round during the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sundays. This is an opportunity for children to be with their peers and engaged in mass. Children begin Mass with their families until they are called forward with their Catechists for a blessing and proceed to the Children’s Liturgy Room. The Sunday readings are proclaimed using texts suited to the children’s ability to comprehend. Psalms are sung in response, reflection leads into catechetical experiences, and conclude with intercessory prayer. The children rejoin their families and our faith community in the Church for the presentation of the gifts. It is not necessary to sign up or register for children to attend! While the PreK-8th grade faith formation program is on summer vacation, children are encouraged to continue their faith formation journey at the Children’s Liturgy.

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OUR MISSION: Saint Anne Church exists to help us become disciples of Jesus Christ who connect with God, grow in faith, and serve in love.

LOST AND FOUND Lost your keys, sunglasses, umbrella, or rosary beads? There is a basket on the counter in the vestibule which contains items that have been left in our church or hall.

LOOKING FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH Join Deacon Peter in discussing the book “Mother Teresa of Calcutta—A Personal Portrait” by Fr. Leo Maasburg (copies are available if you don’t have one). The meetings will be on Thursday mornings after the daily Mass (around 9:30) in the Parish Center beginning on June 1st. During the first meeting we will learn about the discussion format, the schedule and other details. Please email Dcn. Peter at [email protected] or call 562-307-2234 if you have any questions. All parishioners and guests are welcome to attend.

PARISHES IN COLLABORATION Thank you for your generous donations ($4,868) to last week’s special collection for churches in our Diocese that struggle to make ends meet.

YOUTH MINISTRY EARLY SUMMER EVENTS Breakfast for Dinner—On Thursday, June 1st, from 7:00—8:30 p.m., teens are invited for a study break while they enjoy breakfast for dinner. Game Night—On Sunday, June 11th teens are invited to a game night after the 4:00 p.m. Mass! Join us for dinner and fun! Taco Tuesday—On Tuesday, June 27th, meet up with other teens at Zoeter Field (directly behind St. Anne) for tacos and water games from Noon to 2:00 p.m! Please email [email protected] for more details. SERVICE HOURS Volunteers, ages 16 and up, are needed to assist with Children’s Liturgy of the Word at the 10:00 a.m. Mass. No experience is necessary. Assisting just once per month or quarter will help us a great deal. For more information, please email [email protected].

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED The parish office will be closed on Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day.

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9:00 AM MASS INTENTIONS 5/29 5/30 5/31 6/1 6/2 6/3

Darlene Hunter-Chaffee Irma Leffel Shea Benscoter Darlene Hunter-Chaffee Jim Swearingen Warren Ortmann ( Rest in God’s love and peace)

PLEASE PRAY FOR Fr. Bob Vidal, Katia Bergstrom, Juanita Kho, Julia Poirier, Brenda Malloy, Ed Palacol, Kathleen Kastner, Kathy Purcell, Aurora Lavadia, Mike Pendleton, Linda Medcalf, Jerome Gendron, Jean Ramirez, Marie Roudine, Baby Gabriela Stolarz

Around our Diocese PRIESTHOOD DISCERNMENT Men interested in Diocesan Priesthood are invited to attend the next Priesthood Discernment evening on Wednesday, June 14 at 6:00 p.m. at the Diocese Pastoral Center, First Floor, Room 1D on the Christ Cathedral campus. The purpose is to familiarize interested men with the life, prayer, and possible call to Priesthood. There is no commitment other than an interest to participate. Questions? Call Rev. John Moneypenny at 714-282-3036.

ST. ANTHONY HIGH SCHOOL GOLF TOURNAMENT St. Anthony High School’s 34th Annual Msgr. Gualderon Golf Classic takes place on Monday, June 19th at El Dorado Park Golf Course in Long Beach. Online registration is available at www.LongBeachSaints.org. For more information or to inquire about donation and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Renee at 562435-4496, ext 1241.

“THE RISE OF SECULARISM” The Adult Education Ministry at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Newport Beach invites you to “The Rise of Secularism in America” presented by Dr. David Campbell, professor of American Democracy at the University of Notre Dame, on June 8. Admission is free and open to the public. The evening program is presented from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in O’Donnell Hall. For more information, contact the Director of Adult Education at 949-645-4540 or via email at [email protected].