Welcome
A Note from our Pastor
The Gala School Auction and Dinner Dance brought St. Juliana parishioners, school parents and friends together to enjoy fun, refreshments and the thrill of competition. During the live auction I sensed a competitive spirit which added excitement to the bidding process. Our thanks to Suzanne Martin, Mariela Pedroza and all the volunteers who worked so hard to make this year’s school auction a success. I am humbled to know that I was crowned “Prom King” in absentia. I left around 10 p.m. and received a text message the next morning with the news. I never had the opportunity to attend a prom during my high school years in the seminary, so this was quite an honor.
Your generosity for the Haiti Relief Fund sent to Catholic Relief Services amounted to $8,284. Thank you so much for your compassion.
Congratulations to Rosary High School dance team. Last Sunday evening I had the opportunity to attend their kick-off program at school as both the Junior Varsity and the Varsity prepared to travel to Orlando, Florida to compete with other schools. Vannie Cooper, the daughter of Ken and Therese Cooper, is a member of the JV team. These young women are on their way to success and promising careers in dancing.
Every Sunday following the homily the celebrant of the Mass dismisses the catechumens and candidates in this year’s RCIA class. Let us pray for: Linda Bibeau, Paul Franza, Marci Fuscardo, Crissy Gregory, Richard Pollard, Lindsey Ramirez, Luis Ramirez, Stephanie Radosta, Myron Roberts, Lorie Sanchez, Daniel Sanchez, Sanchez, and Kathryn Van Dijk. May the days ahead be filled with grace and blessings.
I would like to pay tribute to all of our children who celebrated their First Reconciliation this Saturday. This is a beginning of a life-long practice of asking forgiveness both from God and each other and giving it as well. God bless your children!
The Liguori Magazine has been a part of Catholic family literature for many years. The Redemptorist priest who will be speaking at all the Masses next weekend will ask for your help by purchasing a subscription to the magazine. Please feel free to do so without any obligation. This is a voluntary program to help keep Catholic literature in the home.
I know that when we kick-off the PSA every year there is a feeling of apprehension about how we will reach our goal. The PSA donation you make after prayer and good faith is your gift to the support of the diocese of Orange, and with our rebate, the programs outlined in this year’s campaign. Please do your best. Thank you so much.
I wish I could attend the men’s retreat at the beautiful Mater Dolorosa Retreat house the weekend of February 19-21, 2010. St. Juliana has a large representation every year and I hope it will be the same this year. There is still time: Call Terry Reinbold (714-772-6234).
Our Knights of Columbus do so much for the parish and the community. They are in desperate need for men’s clothing to distribute to the needy. Call Jack Galliher (714-529-8444) to help.
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.