Welcome

My special thanks to Vern and Mariana Meurer, Sharon Reeder, Sal Mancino, and volunteers for setting up the St. Philip Benizi altar outside the parish center last Sunday and for purchasing the bread and water we blessed. The Feast of St. Philip is a very special day for Servites. Along with Fr. Pat and Fr. Paul I want to extend to all those who attended the blessing a heartfelt “thank you.”

Our Knights of Columbus Luau was a great success last Saturday. What started out as an end-of-the-year cookout turned into a very successful Luau. Less than fifty Knights and friends were expected. The final count reached ninety plus. There were so many involved in the cooking and setting up that I am sure I’ll leave someone out. But two ladies worked hard all day and took the brunt of the burning sun: Helen Paulsen and Maura Condon. Proceeds will go to help support five seminarians during their seminary days.

Are you getting excited about the St. Juliana Fall Festival? I know that I am. Our children will get jumpy and enthusiastic once school opens and the New School Year begins. While the Festival seems far off and perhaps more suited for youngsters and teens, nevertheless it will be time for all of us to enjoy fellowship with one another. Please save the dates of September 24, 25, 26, 2010. Only four weeks to go.

I had hoped everyone would collect their raffle books in church so that we would not have the expense of mailing them. I didn’t count all the books still there but from an overall view it seems like there are about 50-60% yet in the back of church. The remaining books after Mass this weekend will be mailed out.

Have you given any thought to joining our parish pilgrimage? So far we have nine pilgrims signed up. We need twelve more before we can go to Rome, Assisi, San Giovanni Rotondo (Padre Pio), Nice, and Lourdes (St. Bernadette). For more information or to sign up please contact Patty Jordan at CruiseOne Lisa McGregor and Associates at 714-281-6255. I pray that we will find a way to make this happen. Join me in prayer.

You have heard me mention recently a program of weekday Christian Education sponsored by the Protestant Board of Fullerton, California called Chapel on Wheels. This program is 60 years old and provides Christian education to Fullerton’s elementary school children. The moveable chapel is a local mission endeavor, providing churches the opportunity to bring ecumenical Christian teachings to hundreds of unchurched children each year.

Helen (Sandy) Neisess is the President and can be reached at 714-525-5035 for more information or if you wish to leave a donation. The “Chapel” is having a fundraiser on Monday, September 13th from 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. at Polly’s in Fullerton. Polly’s will donate 20% of the proceeds to the Chapel when you bring the flyer in next week’s bulletin. Also, don’t forget to bring your recycled paper and cans to the white salvage trailer behind Walgreen’s on Chapman next Saturday, September 4th. The trailer is there the first Saturday of the month. Introduce yourself as a parishioner from St. Juliana.

Are you ready for Bernadette? Bernadette Gilwee, I mean. Yes, this Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. Bernadette will conduct her first Stretcher-Size Exercise Club session in room 1-2 in the parish center. All are welcome and it is free.

I would like to remind parents who have small children that Children’s Church (Liturgy of the Word) is for children between the ages of 5-10 years of age. It is very difficult for our teachers to conduct the Sunday morning program at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday Masses with small children who need more supervision than they are able to provide. Small children should participate in the Sunday school program. If you send a child under five years of age they will be escorted back to you. I am sure you understand.

Our St. Peregrine devotion is next Saturday, September 4th, following the 8 a.m. Mass. If you know someone who is suffering from cancer, invite them to join us for prayer and a blessing.

In the Joy of Our Faith,
Fr. Frank Falco, O.S.M.

Mission

St. Juliana Falconieri Catholic Community is a sacramental family called to welcome and encourage all people to accept and celebrate the free gift of eternal salvation. Stewards of the new creation in Christ, we strive to bequeath to future generations a kingdom of love, justice, and peace through liturgy, sacraments, scripture, education, loving service, and fellowship.