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Charismatic Healing Mass at SJB
  • sjbWhen? Friday, February 12, 2010 at 7:30 PM
  • Celebrant: Fr. Eamon O’Gorman
Since Ordination, he has been in parish ministry and has been involved in Charismatic Renewal since 1972.

Come experience the power of God!
“Ask and you will receive and your joy will be complete” John 16:24
  • For additional information call: Rosemary at (714) 979-9146
  • Hosted by the Spirit of Peace Prayer Group
  • Music by Hosanna song
  • Next Healing Mass: Friday, April 16, 2010

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Lent at SJB

Mass Schedule

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

6:30 am
 English Mass
8:30 am English Mass
10:00 am
 English School Mass
12:00 pm
 Latin Mass
1:15 pm Liturgy of the Word (No Mass)
5:30 pm
 English Mass
7:00 pm Vietnamese Mass
8:30 pm Spanish Mass

Lenten Events at SJB

Station of the Cross 

The Stations of the Cross will begin on Friday, February 19, 2010

  • 6:15 P.M. - Vietnamese
  • 7:30 P.M. - English/Spanish

Penance Service

  • March 18, 2010 - 7:00 PM - VIETNAMESE/ENGLISH
  • March 25, 2010 - 7:00 PM - ENGLISH/SPANISH

Parish Mission

  • March 21-25, 2010
  • More details TBA

Abstinence & Fasting

Church Regulations Regarding Abstinence & Fasting During Lent
  • Abstinence is a penitential practice consisting of refraining from the consumption of meat and is to be observed by all Catholics who are 14 years of age and older. Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and the Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence.
  • Fasting is to be observed by all Catholics between the ages of 18-59 years (inclusive). Days of fasting are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On days of fasting, one full meal is allowed. Two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed.

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Special Event Choir Opportunities

Special Event Choirs

During the final weeks of winter into spring, we have two opportunities for you to sing with the parish choir:

If you want to sing for one or more of these special events call Bob Grant!

50th Anniversary Mass Orchestra & Choir

 We have immediate openings for volunteer musicians to support the 50th Anniversary Mass Orchestra & Combined Choir.  All voices and instruments are welcome, and we are in particular need of C Trumpets, tympani, and handbell ringers

We will be performing our commissioned anthem by noted composer Stephen Grimm, Hymn to St. John the Baptist.  Please give serious consideration to supporting this event with your musical talent. 

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Marriage Preparation Program for Engaged Couples

INFORMATION

SJB now offers a new Marriage Preparation Program to give engaged couples the tools they will need to enrich their marital relationships and foster healthy communication. Come and hear married couples who will share with you their experiences of Love and Marriage.

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PREPARATION

Preparing for Marriage

The decision to marry is a lifelong commitment to one another and to the faith community of the Church. This covenant relationship is permanent, exclusive and open to life. Couples are called to give their decision careful consideration. God’s Plan for Marriage is designed to deepen a couple’s awareness of the challenges of living a Christian marriage. Through discussions and presentations by married couples, participants learn to plan for their future in the light of God’s grace. Understanding marriage as designed by God will build the bonds for an enduring love.


Segments include:

  • Origin of Marriage as a Sacrament
  • Total Mutual Self-Giving
  • Wisdom in Decision Making
  • True Spirit of Communication
  • Openness to Life and Family

 

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DATES

IMPORTANT DATES!

A series of six evening classes will be held
three times a year.
Classes begin at 6:45 pm,
and end at 9 pm.


Location:
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
1015 Baker St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626


Engaged couples will meet for six classes on Thursday evenings. Couples may choose any of the three series offered, as long as all six classes in the series are completed before your wedding date. Couples are encouraged to complete their series well ahead of their wedding date.


For wedding dates in January, February, March, or April, 2010:

  • Series #1
  • November 5, 12, 19, and
  • December 3, 10, 17, 2009


For wedding dates in May, June, July, or August, 2010:

  • Series #2
  • February 4, 11, 18, 25, and
  • March 4, 11, 2010


For wedding dates in September, October, November, or December, 2010:

  • Series #3
  • May 6, 13, 20, 27, and
  • June 3, 10, 2010
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CONTACT US!

CONTACT US!

For inquiries, please contact: St. John the Baptist Rectory Office at 714-540-2214

Long after your wedding day has passed, the information you learn in this program will continue to enrich your married life in countless ways!


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SJB's 50th Anniversary

SJB's 50th Anniversary

St. John the Baptist School and Parish will begin a year long celebration of its 50th Anniversary in 2010! Committees are forming to plan and prepare the many aspects of this Golden Anniversary Celebration and we need your help! The committees will include: parish and school history, event planning, promotion, liturgy, publishing (books and fliers), and finance.

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Share your Memories!

 The 50th Anniversary Commemorative Book Committee would like to know what is your favorite, most memorable moment at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School. We would like to know what you remember most about the last 50 years or what is your funniest, most inspiring, or unforgettable moment at St. John the Baptist. This is your opportunity to share your SJB story.

SHARE YOUR MEMORIES!


Submit your entry to the Rectory Office, email your entry below, or to the SJB Bulletin Editor by March 1, 2010.  Your entry will be reviewed to be publish in the St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish 50th Anniversary Commemorative Book. We hold the right to refuse any entry due to abuse of content. Thank you for your participation! 

SJB School Alumni?

 St. John the Baptist School is turning 50! The activities and events are scheduled around the 2010 school year. We are celebrating "50 Years of Preparing the Way" A yearlong celebration is being planned that will include many special events and we need the help of all SJB students – present and past.

If you are alumni, please register with us! Your registration will only be used for SJB School purposes, so we can keep you updated!

 

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