Our Mission With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we, the Roman Catholic Community of Santiago de Compostela, aspire to proclaim in word and action the living Gospel of Jesus Christ.

A Roman Catholic Stewardship Church “The magi were overjoyed at seeing the star.” -Matthew 2: 1-12

Fr. Thomas Paul K. Naval PASTOR

Fr. Stephen Lesniewski PAROCHIAL VICAR

Fr. Gregory Dick, O. Praem WEEKEND ASSISTING PRIEST

Fr. Joseph Young PRIEST IN RESIDENCE

Dan Diesel DEACON

Humberto Ramirez DEACON

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil Sunday Daily (Mon-Sat) First Friday National Holidays

5pm 7am, 8:30am, 10:15am, 12pm, 1:45pm, 6:00pm (Español) 8am (Rosary following Mass) 8am 8am

RECONCILITATION: Friday Saturday

4pm-5pm 3:30pm-4:30pm

PERPETUAL ADORATION: First Friday Benediction

8am-7:45am Saturday 8am

MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Second Saturday

8am

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION: Vigil Holy Days

6pm 8am, 6pm, 7:30pm (Español)

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Fri Sunday

8:30am-1pm, 2pm-8:30pm 9am-12pm, 1pm-5:30pm

PARISH OFFICE PHONE NUMBERS:

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21682 LAKE FOREST, LAKE FOREST, CA 92630 • OFFICE: 949-951-8599 • FAX: 949-951-2687 SDCCATHOLIC.ORG

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Sunday/Domingo, January 7

Thursday/Jueves, January 11

6:30am 6:30am 8:00am 8:30am 9:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:30pm

8:00am 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:45pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm

Welcome Table (Plaza) Donuts-Cub Scouts (Plaza) Children’s Liturgy (Room A) RCIA (Rooms B-C and Santiago) Library Open (Library) Simbang Gabi Celebration (Kitchen) Simbang Gabi Celebration (Rooms D-I) Confirmation (Santiago) Jr. High Religious Ed (Kitchen, Library) Children’s Liturgy (Room A)

Monday/Lunes, January 8 8:00am 9:00am 4:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

Daily Mass Library Open (Library) Religious Ed-English (Church, Rooms A-K) Spiritual Exercise of St. Ignatius (Santiago) Santo Rosario (Chapel) Pastoral Council (Library)

Tuesday/Martes, January 9 8:00am 10:00am 11:00am 1:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

Daily Mass (Church) Funeral—P. Catalano (Church) Funeral Reception (Rooms C-J) Home School Music Class (Rooms A-B and K) Cub Scouts (Room A) Confirmation (Rooms C-G) Spiritual Exercise of St. Ignatius (Chapel) Coro (Church) Stewardship Council (Library) Junta de Bodas Comunitarias (Room H) Encuentros Matrimoniales (Room J-K) Cristo Rey (Santiago)

Wednesday/Miércoles, January 10 8:00am 8:30am 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

Daily Mass English Bible Study (Kitchen, Rooms E-H, and Santiago) Children’s Choir (Church) BSA Troop 604 (Room A and K) English Bible Study (Kitchen, Library, Rooms E-H) Ensemble Music Ministry (Church) Our Lady Queen of Peace Rosary (Chapel)

Prayers for the Sick John Abrams, Lucy Aguilar, Ofelia Alvizo, Burgos Family, Matthew Burgos, Angelita Campos, Mr. Caschetta, Castro Family, Susana de Alba, Cherie Deeble, Edwin Dominguez, Donna Dorn, Duran Family, Patrick and Helen Farrell, Marta and Mike Fowler, Louie D. Garcia, Michael S. Garcia, Kathy Goebel, Bea Gougeon, Rev. Dave Gruver, John Gutierrez, Mary Jane Haas, Andy Heidesch, Delfina Hernandez, Robert Holohan, Frank LeFranco, Takoa Last, Thomas Lynch, Guadalupe Meza, Jesus Meza, Karim Moftakhar, Ligaya Nerona, Mary Odierna, Lumi Palacio, Erika Pena, Cyrus Rhee, Rachel Ruelas, Rose Ruiz, Ilda Sánchez, Luke Siglar, Doris Sinclair, Irene Sullivan. Please note: In order to keep the list current, names will remain on the list for six weeks. Please resubmit after that time by contacting: [email protected].

Daily Mass Compañía Espiritual (Chapel Meeting Room) Knights of Columbus (Rooms B-C) Clase de Biblia (Rooms D-I) Chorale Music Ministry (Room A) Adult RCIA—English (Santiago Room) Santiago Minstrels (Church)

Friday/Viernes, January 12 7:00am 8:00am 9:30am 4:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:45pm 7:00pm

Christian Men In Commerce (Room A) Daily Mass (Church) Al-Anon (Room J) Confessions (Church) Quinceañera Rehearsal (Church) Grupo de Crochet (Library) Ask a Nurse (Santiago) Formación en la Fe (Rooms B-K) Clase Pre-Bautismal (Room A) Junta de Padres (Santiago)

Saturday/Sábado, January 13 7:00am 7:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 10:00am 12:00pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm

Catholic Men’s Fellowship (Santiago) Recycling (Lower Parking Lot) Daily Mass (Church) Burrito Ministry (Kitchen) Heritage Hill Historical Park Breakfast (Rooms E-H) Bautizos (Church) Quinceañera (Church) Kyrie Music Ministry (Room A) Confessions (Church) Welcome Table (Plaza) Children’s Liturgy (Room A) Knights of Columbus (Plaza)

Schedule Subject to Change

January 7th-January 13th Sunday Sunday

(7am) (8:30am)

Jason Caduff †

Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Monday Tuesday

(10:15am) (12pm) (1:45pm) (6pm) (8am) (8am)

Randy Gastreich † Eleuterio Te † Hermogenes Gallardo † Evely Schultz † Ruth Harvey †

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Saturday

(8am) (8am) (8am) (8am) (5pm)

James and Bernard Ward † Ray Palacio † Norma B. Montes † Luis Grepo † Vanessa Gomez

Maximiliano and Ma. Guadalupe † Miramontes

Eugene P. and Eugene R. † de Pierro

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JMJ January 7, 2018 My Dearest Parish Family, God be with us always. A Blessed Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord to all of you. How was your first seven days of 2018? I do hope that it has been filled with wonderful moments with people who made it memorable. By that I do pray that it has been an acceptance and appreciation of the gifts of people around the table. We have celebrated the Feast of the Holy Family last week reminding us of the God’s wisdom of providing us a safe haven where we can experience nurturing love. Let us pray that we keep our families united in sincere concern with one another.

our capacity to be generous and be Celebramos la Fiesta de la Sagrada willing to do our share. Familia la semana pasada recordándonos la sabiduría de Dios de Life is indeed a call to be enriched and proporcionarnos un refugio seguro guided in our journey by uniting donde podamos experimentar el amor ourselves to the grace and love of God. nutritivo. Oremos para que When we pursue the mandate to be mantengamos unidas a nuestras perfect as our heavenly Father is familias en una preocupación sincera perfect then our pilgrimage towards entre nosotros. this ideal is our witnessing to the Emmanuel who makes sure we will get Este fin de semana celebramos la Fiesta if we believe, we trust and we love. de la Epifanía, nuestras celebraciones God bless and take care. litúrgicas reflejan esta revelación de que las Buenas Nuevas deben ser Love and prayers, compartidas y proclamadas. Esto no es algo nuevo, pero una y otra vez debemos ser recordados para que participemos en nuestro discipulado sinceramente y con determinación. Fr. Thomas Paul K. Naval Tenemos en el primer mes de este año para participar en actividades que fortalecen nuestro discipulado y testimonio. Tenemos la oportunidad de ser llenos del Espíritu Santo con el Diácono Steve Greco en el Seminario de Vida en el Espíritu el sábado 20 de enero. También volvemos a participar en nuestras actividades de educación religiosa para nuestros niños y jóvenes que son el futuro de la Iglesia.

This weekend we celebrate the Feast of Epiphany our liturgical celebrations reflect this revelation that the Good News is to be shared and proclaimed. This is not something new but time and again we need to be reminded so JMJ that we engage in our discipleship sincerely and with determination. 7 de enero de 2018 We have in the first month of this year to participate in activities that strengthen our discipleship and witnessing. We have an opportunity to be filled with the Holy Spirit with Deacon Steve Greco in the Life in the Spirit Seminar on Saturday, January 20th. We also re-engage in our religious education activities for our children and youth who are the future of the Church.

Mi Querida Familia Parroquial, Dios esté con nosotros siempre. Una Bendita Fiesta de la Epifanía del Señor para todos ustedes.

También se nos dará la oportunidad de participar en los programas diocesanos a través de la Apelación Anual de PSA. Se nos pedirá que profundicemos en nuestra capacidad de ser generosos y estar dispuestos a hacer nuestra parte. La vida es, de hecho, un llamado a enriquecernos y guiarnos en nuestro camino al unirnos a la gracia y el amor de Dios. Cuando perseguimos el mandato de ser perfectos ya que nuestro Padre celestial es perfecto, entonces nuestra peregrinación hacia este ideal es nuestro testimonio al Emmanuel que se asegura de que lo conseguiremos si creemos, confiamos y amamos. Dios lo bendiga y cuide.

¿Cómo fueron tus primeros siete días del 2018? Espero que haya estado lleno de momentos maravillosos con personas que lo hicieron memorable. Por eso ruego que haya sido una Con amor y mis oraciones, aceptación y apreciación de los dones de We will also be given a chance to las personas que estubieron alrededor participate in the Diocesan programs de la mesa. through the Annual PSA Appeal. We P. Thomas Paul K. Naval are going to be asked to dig deep in

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For these gifts we are grateful: Sunday Offertory (12/31/17) Sunday Offertory:

$ 19,824.07

Average Weekly WeShare:

$ $

24,951.15

Total Budgeted Sunday Offertory:

$

22,350.00

+$

2,601.15

5,127.08

Christmas (WeShare only)

$

1,731.80

2nd Collection– Santa Rosa Fires:

$

6,540.81

Building Fund:

$

1,088.65

Financial Statements In an effort to save the cost of postage, end of the year tax statements that are requested will be emailed to you or will be available for pick up in the Reception Office. This would be a good time to update or add your email contact information. Financial contribution statements for 2017 will be processed only if you have used weekly envelopes. To request a statement, call the office at 949-951-8599 or email [email protected].

Foreign Currency and Tithing From time to time we receive foreign currency in our Sunday collection. Unfortunately, we are not able to deposit foreign monies with our bank. We dislike to throw away currency just because it is of no use to the parish when we know it has value elsewhere, so we ask you to please refrain from contributing with foreign coin. We appreciate our parishioner’s time, talent, and U.S. treasure! PATIO UPDATE Our patio will start moving forward in the next couple of months. We are waiting for approval and our contract to be drawn by the Construction Department at the Diocese in order to proceed with demolition and for construction to begin. We thank you for your continuous prayers and generosity!

Readings for the Week Monday: Is 4 2:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28 or Mk 1:14-20 and Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20;Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10;Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11;Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25;Mk 1:40-45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13-17

Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42

Patricia Catalano, entered into Eternal Life on December 17, 2017. Her Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. PICTURE(S) ON FRONT COVER Picture (T to B): 1. Epiphany of the Lord artwork. 2.-3. Simbang Gabi Celebrations. Picture submitted by Jovie Kruki.

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JANUARY January 8th RE Classes Resume. During class time a mandatory First Reconciliation PARENT MEETING takes place at 4:00pm or 6:30pm. Attend either meeting if your student is receiving First Confession on February 9th at 7:00pm in Church (with parent). 2nd grade parents of St. Serra students please attend as well. Sacrament includes: FC2, SP1, and St. Serra students. Please turn in your completed parent/child packet before this date. January 15th NO CLASSES due to MLK Day. RE Class meets on January 22nd and 29th and February 5th. JR HI Ministry meets on Sunday, January 7 th! *Our Catholic faith formation program urgently needs 2 talented, caring adults/young adults to assist lead Catechists in class on Mondays at 4:00pm OR Mondays at 6:30pm. Please pray on this request & contact Gloria Fetta to assist in this Godly adventure! RE Congress: Los Angeles Congress is coming to Anaheim Convention Center in March! There are a few booklets available in the Faith-Formation Office if you wish to check out the workshops offered. Congress is known for excellent presentation by renown Catholic speakers and theologians.

Next CI Class #8: January 16th from 7:00pm-8:30pm Next CII Class #7: January 9th from 7:00pm-8:30pm Next Friday Night Live/Youth Group meeting is: January 7th from 2:00pm-4:00pm in Rooms J and K. Check us out! Next Retreat Planning Meeting is: January 14th from 4:00pm-6:00pm in Rooms J and K (planning for January retreat). Next Class Planning Meeting is: January 7th from 4:00pm-6:00pm in Youth Ministry office. CI leaders for class #8 from 2:00pm-3:00pm and CII leaders from 3:00pm-4:00pm.

FAMILY MASS Second Weekend of the Month January 13th at 5:00pm or January 14th at 10:15am Come together as a family in communion with Jesus.

Happy New Year!! May the gifts of Christmas season, Peace, Joy, and Love be yours throughout 2018! The “Good News” is that Bible Study begins the new year this week on January 10 to continue our study of the Acts of the Apostles. You are most invited to participate. We will be reading Acts Chapter 13-15 for Wednesday. Meetings: Wednesdays from 9:00am-11:15am or 7:00pm-9:00pm in Santiago Parish Center For further information contact Nancy 949-766-8126 or Barb 949-768-1170.

A short course developed to help non-practicing Catholics return to the Sacraments. The course was developed reflecting Christ as community, a community of Santiago parishioners extending unconditional love and support. Look here, to the bulletin, for information regarding the next Landings gathering, sometime before lent. Now is the right time to begin talking with relatives or friends who, for whatever reason are non-practicing Catholics. For Information contact the Faith Formation Office 949-951-8599 ext.231

Thank you to all the Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Hospitality Ministers, Lectors, Musicians, and those who served at the various Christmas Masses giving of their time and talents generously for the benefit of the Parish Community. And a special thanks to all the volunteers who climbed ladders, strung lights, moved Nativity figures, and all the other chores required to create our beautiful Christmas environment.

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2018 The first quarter of 2018 (January through March) is all booked. The requested donation remains $10 per Mass. For more information, please contact our Reception Office. The schedule for quarterly start dates are as follows: • March 1st = April – June • June 1st = July – September • September 1st = October -December

Mass with Anointing of the Sick Mass with Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated on the second Saturday (January 13th) of every month during the 8am Mass. Come and experience the power of faith and the healing presence of God.

RECYCLING WE NEED YOUR RECYCLABLES The Knights need your help in collecting recyclables. Your recyclables are a gift to those in need. The “Lord” asks that we reach out to others and this can be your way to do so. We look forward to seeing all of you Saturday January 13th, 2018. Items to drop off: • Aluminum cans • Bi-Metal cans • All types of paper • Books, Magazines • Glass jars & bottles • Plastics (Water bottles, Milk bottles, etc.) Please rinse out all containers If you have questions bring it and we will let you know. We will be in the lower parking lot from 7:00am to 12:00pm rain or shine. You can also drop off any recyclables during the week in the drop off area. Just open the gate and leave them in the designated area at the end of the trailer. Look for the recycling sign.

TOTSIE ROLL DRIVE January 13th and 14th There will be a Tootsie Roll Drive the weekend of January 13th and 14th after all the Masses. Please mark your calendar and help support in any way possible.

South County Outreach Food Drive January 13th and January 14th Our monthly food drive to assist South County Outreach is held the second weekend of each month. If you are unable to bring your donation this weekend, remember there are baskets in the parish hall that you can put your donations into during the week.

It’s Coming! Sunday, January 14, 2018 8:00am-12:00pm Boys and girls 9-14 compete by age and the winners will progress to district and state competitions. Participants must have parental consent. All contestants will be recognize. Join us in the lower parking lot.

PARISH OFFICE CLOSURE Our Parish Offices will be closed on Monday, January 15th, 2018 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Our regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 16th, 2018. SENIOR ACTIVITIES January 16th Lunch at Olive Garden in Laguna Hills by St. Nicholas Church. Meet there at 11:00am. To help coordinate the event and RSVP, you may contact Pearl 949-770-4939.

Paper Drive for Isaiah House A special thank you to all the very generous parishioners who donated paper goods for the Isaiah House. Leah, Dwight and the women who stay at the house were very happy and appreciative. The homeless community is in a difficult place now with the many changes coming from our local governments. As Christians, Deuteronomy 15:11 tells us, "There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be open handed toward your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land." Thank you for living your faith.

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Come and be transformed by the power of the...

Deacon Steve Greco

Stir up the gifts that are yours through Baptism and Confirmation. If you have been feeling like “something is missing,” it is! Learn about the missing piece in your life: the power of the Holy Spirit, who is the true agent of evangelization and renewal. Deacon Steve Greco will lead this amazing seminar full of PRAISE MUSIC and inspiring talks. Date: January 20, 2018—9:00am-4:00pm Place: Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church 21682 Lake Forest Dr. Lake Forest, CA 92630 Tickets are $20 (lunch included) Make checks payable to Santiago de Compostela, Attn: Kay Kenson More information: Kay Kenson 949-874-2151, [email protected]

“The Life in the Spirit Seminars have been one of the best tools in the 20th century for leading people to new life in the Spirit.”

-Presentation Ministries

YOU'RE INVITED TO A BUILDING A VIBRANT PARISH SEMINAR Parish communities today have a choice. Take the steps to become more vibrant, engaged, and welcoming or suffer becoming a community with an ever-increasing parishioner median age, an uncertain future, and an ever-decreasing number of faithful in the pews.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Mike Rivera Stewardship Communications Consultant (800) 950-9952 x2684 [email protected] Caitrin Hartnett Business Development Manager (800) 950-9952 x2462 [email protected]

This seminar will help your parish leadership to understand best practices for:

Santiago De Compostela Catholic Church Wednesday, January 31, 2018 9:00 am-1:00 pm

> Improving communication > Developing stronger evangelizers > Securing a solid financial future > Promoting a clear identity > Increasing engagement > Building a strong stewardship environment > Becoming mature, intentional disciples

Check-in 8:30 am-9:00 am There is no cost for this event. Make the choice to step out in faith and build your vibrant parish. Fill out the form online (https://mkt.4lpi.com/ bvp_013118-orangeca-reg) to register TODAY! *Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided and will give us a great opportunity to share with one another our triumphs and our successes.

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Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola Lenten Session 2018 Begins Week of January 27th – February 01st Choice of attending;

(Saturdays 11:00 AM, Sundays 1:30 PM, Wednesdays 7:00PM, or Thursdays 9:15 AM)

Do You Feel An Inner Call To Grow In Holiness? These classes, offered at St. Peter Chanel in Hawaiian Gardens, and given over a 10-Week period, will greatly intensify your spiritual life and your desire to go to Heaven. Come and learn the real purpose of your life and how to achieve it through self-knowledge, self-discipline, deep prayer, and discernment of spirits. You’ll see miracles happen in your life! There is no charge for the program and all materials are provided. Donations are accepted. Each meeting lasts 2-2.5 hours. To register online, go to www. spcomv.com. For more information, contact Fr. Ed Broom, OMV at St. Peter Chanel, 12001 214th St., Hawaiian Gardens, Ca 90716. Mary Martorana at [email protected] or Veronica Ayson at (562) 924-7591.

NEW FAMILY 2018-2019 ADMISSIONS - Preschool through Grade 8 St. Junipero Serra Catholic School welcomes all interested families to attend our next Meet and Greet on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Junipero Serra Catholic School in Rancho Santa Margarita. Children are welcome and encouraged to attend! Applications are currently being accepted for the current 2017-2018 school year as well! For additional information and to complete the online application, please visit our website at www.serraschool.org. Please contact Mrs. Shirley Merchant, Admissions Director for questions at [email protected] or 949-888-1990, ext. 123.

St. Junipero Serra Catholic School On Sunday, January 28, 2018 from 12:30 – 3:30 pm, St. Serra School will be hosting its annual Luncheon in support of financial aid for Catholic Education. This event also supports the Marian Alliance of Schools in Santa Ana (St. Anne’s School, St. Joseph’s School, School of our Lady) and Saint Polycarp School in Stanton. Join one of our themed tables, or if you are ready to set your creativity free, volunteer to decorate your own! This fun event sells out every year! For additional information and to reserve your spot, visit http://www.serraschool.org/support-us/events/ seasonsluncheon or if you are interested in hosting a table, call Pam Owens in the Advancement Office at 888-1990 ext. 165. St. Junipero Serra Catholic School, a pre-K through 8 Diocese of Orange Catholic School, is a ministry to the parishes of San Francisco Solano Catholic Church, Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church, St. Killian’s Catholic Church, and Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

St. Junipero Serra Catholic School

Scrip Program Support our Parish School, St. Junipero Serra Catholic Elementary School, with your everyday shopping by using scrip cards as your form of payment at a multitude of local merchants! It's easy, convenient and costs you nothing! Whether you have children attending our school or not, you can make a difference and help keep Catholic education affordable for our parish families. For more information, please visit our website at serraschool.org