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Dear Fellow Parishioners;

Another new kid in town! We are excited to welcome our brother Fr. Mario to our parish community. I am most appreciative to Bishop Tod that he would assign a newly ordained priest to us. It is so much fun to play pranks on him; like asking him to clean the aquarium in the sacristy and suggest to him that San Clemente Island IS part of our parish and that he will have to do Communion calls there!

Together in Christ;

Fr. Steve

Welcome Fr. Mario Juarez

I was born on November 23, 1979 in Bellflower, California. I am a first generation Mexican American who has been educated in both the United States and México. For this reason, I speak both English and Spanish with fluency. Hence, I completed my first two years of elementary school here in United States. Then, I did six years of school in México where I completed elementary school and two years of junior high school. At the age of fifteen, I moved back to the United States and completed high school as well as two years of community college.

Growing up, my home parish was Our Lady of Guadalupe- Delhi Church in Santa Ana. At age 20, upon deciding to pursue a calling for the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church, I entered Saint John’s Seminary College. There, I graduated with a major in Spanish and minor in Philosophy. I completed my studies at Saint John’s Seminary in Camarillo and my theological formation in May of 2009. Four years ago, my new home parish became St. Pius V in Buena Park.

I was ordained a Roman Catholic Priest on June 6, 2009 at St. Columban in Garden Grove. I perceive my calling to the priesthood to be a gift from God. By embracing this calling, I am not simply responding to a call rather I am responding to the unconditional love of God manifested in his calling. Therefore, it is with great conviction that I respond yes to the Lord and have strong faith that he has and will continue to walk with me every step of the way. Thus, it is my desire to be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Orange and be able to share with others God’s love through priestly ministry.

Vacation Bible School is returning to St Edward Church!

Discovery Canyon

The Wonders of the Word await you...
Grab your hiking boots and join in a week of high-action games,
awesome music, wacky skits, Bible stories and cool crafts!

July 27th - July 31, 2009 9am-12pm daily
Grades K-5
Middle School Students have the opportunity to earn Christian Service Hours by assisting our teachers.

Payment is due at the time of registration and is non-refundable after 5/15/09.
$60.00 per child

Discovery Canyon is the place to be this summer! Come and explore
the wonders of God's word with us.

Oops - we've filled up! If you would like to be on our waiting list please complete the registration form below.

ST. ANNE’S CIRCLE

We would love to offer you fun, faith, and friendship with Catholic women called to the awesome role of MOM! Are you a new mother or an experienced mom looking to connect with other Catholic moms? Summertime activities are a great way to meet new moms. Everyone is welcome!

Tuesdays - Doheny Nights - 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Pack a dinner and enjoy evening playtime. Meet at the far west grass area by the picnic tables .

Wednesdays - Park Day -10:30 – 1:00. We meet at Forster Park in San Clemente off of Vera Cruz

Thursdays - Baby Beach Nights – 5:00 p.m. We meet at Baby Beach at Dana Point Harbor. Bring a dinner and some sand toys.

Fridays - Beach Day – 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. North Beach in San Clemente, just south of the snack stand.

We also have Mom’s Night Out Activities and Family Activities coming up. For more information about St. Anne’s Circle (SAC) contact Christina 218-4475 @ at 492-2338 or cheal@cox.net.

Our current newsletter can be found here

Faith Formation / Religious Education News

On-Line Registration for Religious Ed Classes for the 2009-10 year has begun!

Keep checking the St. Edward website to complete your on-line registration. Questions? Just call 496-6011.

Simply go to www.stedward.com

Click on Faith Formation (on the left column of choices)

Click on “Youth Faith Formation Opportunities” and you will be directed from there!!

Remember: Confirmation ONE students from 2008-09 MUST RE-REGISTER for Confirmation TWO!

Insight summer schedule!

Wednesday nights at 6pm in the Youth Room through August 12th.

Confirmation Help Needed

Confirmation is a great Sacrament and is initiated in a single mass, lasting a lifetime! However, preparation for Confirmation is not a single event and needs not only the Spirit but also … NEEDS YOU! Please be a part of this ministry and help reach out to the youth of our parish!

SHARE YOUR FAITH
Teach at Home or Knight Hall
• Small Group Faith Sharing Meetings
• 2 Xs Monthly: Sunday Evenings 7-8:30pm
• Help on Retreats (Optional, but encouraged)

Contact: Neil Sampson, Confirmation Coordinator nsampson@stedward.com 949-496-1307 X 2210

GARDENING FOR GOD THIS SUMMER
Family Christian Service Project

Grow some crops in your yard! Talk things over with your family to decide what to grow and how you will help with the gardening. When the crop is picked, bring some up to our local homeless shelter, The Catholic Worker Isaiah House. They will appreciate anything you bring up! They love fresh vegetables and will cook and serve them to their guests.

For more info call Gloria Fetta, Director of Family Ministries at St. Edward the Confessor: 496-1307x2202. Bring crops to: The Catholic Worker Isaiah House Matthew, Dwight, Leia (714) 835-6304

The Traveling Holy Family

is here at St. Edward's this summer! This beautiful, tabletop statue of the Holy Family, made of olivewood from Bethlehem, is available to all parishioners this summer. Included will be suggested prayers, reflections and actions appropriate for you and your family. Families, couples, and singles are encouraged to participate!. Sign up with Gloria Fetta, Director of Family Ministries, at 496-1307x2202, for a six day time frame. Once you have verbally “signed up” to host the Traveling Holy Family, please check out on the Sunday of your week any time the Church Office is open, which is usually 8am-5pm. The THF needs to be back at the end of your week on Saturday, again, any time the Church Office is open, usually 8-5. Best to call first at 496-1307.

To learn more about the Youth Ministry program check out our website at www.stedward.com. Click on “Faith Formation”, and then “Youth Ministry (Insight) Information.” You’ll see the links for the Calendar and the Newsletter! To reach us directly, with questions or input please call Marissa Stock at 496-9719. God Bless!

Weekly Parish Calendar - Week of July 6, 2009

Monday July 6
9:00 am Cursillo in Cry Room

Tuesday July 7
9:00 am Summer Bible Study, Knight Hall
7:00 pm Nooma Nights, Knight Hall

Wednesday July 8
9:00 am Circle of Praise in Cry Room
6:00 pm Insight Night, Youth Room

Thursday July 9
6:30 pm Living Catholic Marriage

Weekly Scripture Readings - Week of July 6, 2009

Monday: Genesis 28:10-2a; Matthew 9:18-26
Tuesday: Genesis 32:23-33; Matthew 9:32-38
Wednesday: Genesis 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a; Matthew 10:1-7
Thursday: Genesis 44;18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5; Matthew 10:7-15
Friday: Genesis 46:1-7, 28-30; Matthew 10:16-23
Saturday: Genesis 27;1-5, 15-29; Matthew 9:14-17
Sunday: Amos 7:12-15; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark6:7-13

Indian Princesses and Guides

Indian Princesses (Pawnee) Dads & Daughters and Guides (Juaneno) Dads & Sons since 1931 through the Beach Cities YMCA. Activities include monthly meetings, campouts, skating, fishing & bowling. For more info send a smoke signal and contact: Casey McCaffrey 949-973-2860 (email) or Mark Brubaker (email).

Have Questions?

Please feel free to email the Development Office or call at (949) 481-4000.