Pastor Rev. John E. Janze Parochial Vicar Rev. Kiet Ta Parochial Vicar Emeritus Rev. William Krekelberg Weekend Assistants Rev. Joseph Horn, O Praem Rev. Joseph Justice Deacons Deacon Tony & Mrs. Mary Patronite Deacon Stan & Mrs. Fran Necikowski Deacon Tin & Mrs. UyenLan Nguyen Deacon Leonard & Mrs. Nancy Sun Deacon John & Mrs. Michelle Selig

15th Sunday in ordinary time July 12, 2020

Office Information: Office: 949-551-8601 After hours emergency: 949-228-2127 Fax: 949-551-5879 Religious Education: 949-551-8029 Youth Ministry: 949-551-8602 Office Hours by Phone: The parish office is closed to the public, and answering the phones during the following times: Monday-Saturday: 9:00am-2:00pm

SAINT THOMAS MORE

CATHOLIC PARISH 51 Marketplace Irvine, CA 92602 · 949-551-8601 · www.stmirvine.org

Welcoming all, we, the Spirit-filled parish of St. Thomas More, value our Roman Catholic faith by celebrating the sacraments, breaking open the Scriptures, and joyfully offering ourselves in service to others. Under the inspiration of our patron saint, we seek to build a caring community that embraces the values he modeled of friendship, integrity and courageous love of God.

Welcome back, St. Thomas More Family! Bishop Kevin Vann of the Diocese of Orange has given permission for public Masses to resume at the Feast of Corpus Christi – weekend of June 13 & 14. Bishop Vann has extended the special dispensation to attend Sunday Mass. We will continue to livestream Masses for those to wish to participate at home.

We are very excited to be able to worship in person again. St. Thomas More’s opening for Masses will come in phases. We ask for your cooperation and patience as we work to welcome you back. Please visit our website at www.stmirvine.org for the most current information.

“Drive-up” Confessions: Confessions will continue with Fr. Kiet Ta and Fr. Joseph Horn on Saturdays from Noon to 2:00 pm.

MASS INTENTIONS Please call the front desk to request a Mass Intention

Sunday 7/12

8:00am 10:00am Noon 5:00pm

†Antonio Amparo Maralit †Maricela Andrade Fr. Joseph Horn †Rafael M. Victoria

Wednesday 7/15

8:00am Fr. Joseph Justice

Saturday 7/18

8:00am 6:00pm

Robert Mortenson †Delores De Los Reyes †Don Dougherty Pro Populo

Sunday 7/19

5:00pm Lisa Bergler

Monday 7/13

8:00am †Emmanuel Pinga

Thursday 7/16

8:00am Yolanda Mooney

Tuesday 7/14

8:00am †Lissette Valenzuela

Welcome back! We are glad you are here. Our Journey Back—Phase One

A team of ushers will be available at each Mass to ensure a smooth transition to attending Mass, while following physical distancing and safety guidelines. Please follow their directions.

Once the maximum limit of 100 people has been reached inside the church, there will be overflow on the patio.

Those over age 65 and/or with underlying health issues, as well as those who are sick, are encouraged to consider not returning to Mass just yet. Join us on livestream.

The sign of peace and distribution of the Precious Blood is currently suspended.

Communion will be distributed at the end of Mass. A separate line will be formed on the right side of the church

for those who wish to receive the Eucharist on the tongue after others have received communion.

The church will be thoroughly sanitized/cleaned before and after each Mass, including all entryways and doors. Holy water fonts will be empty, and hymnals removed.

Please bring your own mask and hand sanitizer. They will be available if needed.

All local safety orders specifically relating to proper face coverings will be followed.

People will be instructed to not engage in any physical touch, such as greeting each other.

Signs and other instructions will encourage normal safe practices necessary to avoid the spread (e.g. cough or sneeze into a shirtsleeve, handkerchief, or tissue; avoid touching the eyes, nose, and mouth).

Ventilation will be increased as much as possible by opening doors, as weather permits.

The church will not be open for prayer or any other ministry gathering, other than Mass.

The Blessed Sacrament Chapel is closed to the public until further notice. Please visit our garden for prayer time.

The parish office remains closed to the public until further notice.

For a complete description of our safety protocol, visit our website at www.stmirvine.org

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Is 1:10-17; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 10:34 — 11:1 Tuesday: Is 7:1-9; Ps 48:2-8; Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Ps 94:5-10, 14-15; Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Ps 102:13-14ab, 15-21; Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Is 38:10-12abcd, 16; Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: Mi 2:1-5; Ps 10:1-4, 7-8, 14; Mt 12:14-21 Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19; Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43 [24-30]

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Rest in the Love of Christ Christopher Gallegos

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My Dear People,

Today’s theme on the Readings: GOD’S WORDS Each day we are bombarded with thousands of words. From the moment our clock radios click on in the morning, until the last moment of the day when the television is turned off or someone bids us “good-night,” our life is filled with words. Some words that we hear bring news that leaves us feeling low. Some words lift our spirits. Many of the words we hear are trying to get us to buy something. Some words are hurtful. Today the Church focuses our attention on hearing the word of God. Are God’s words just more of the same—part of the endless stream of words that flow into our ears each day? The challenge today is to allow God’s word to inspire us in new ways so that our outlook and attitudes align themselves more closely with the heart and mind of Christ Jesus. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

In Christ, Father John

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Download the GivePlus app (Vanco Payment Solutions) on your smartphone, click on St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Irvine, sign in or click give now to donate. You can add one or more donations. Any questions, please call the office. Online giving is needed now, more than ever.

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — My word will achieve the end for which it was sent (Isaiah 55:10-11). Psalm — The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest (Psalm 65). Second Reading — We, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan within ourselves awaiting the redemption of our bodies (Romans 8:18-23). Gospel — Some seed fell on rich soil and produced fruit (Matthew 13:1-23 [1-9]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Collections and Expenses 6-22-2020 to 7-5-2020

Sunday Collection $39,783 Believe & Grow Together Capital Campaign $12,163 Believe & Grow Together Phase 2 $ 6,913 Building Fund $ 4,045 Other Income $ 3,150 Regular Expenses $50,962 We appreciate your continued financial support of the

parish during these challenging times. If you would like to give, please click on the e-giving link in the top corner of the STM website to set up or update your

e-giving. If you have questions, please call the office.

All donations to the Believe & Grow Together Campaign will be used exclusively to pay for the construction costs

to build the new Parish church. Moreover, Building Fund donations can be used to pay for the construction costs to build the new Parish church and for the maintenance and

repairs of the existing Parish buildings and property.

Thank you for your generosity!

The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest

-Psalm 65

The Library Corner 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time

The St Thomas More Parish Library staff would like to wish all our parishioners a Happy 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

The Library remains closed until further notice.

According to the Gospel, Matthew states; are you like the seed that fell on the path, on rocky ground, or among the thorns. These seeds would not accept

the message of God, were choked out by the delights of the world, or their depth of faith was shallow. But the seed that fell on good soil are those who accept

Christ and his teaching. They also live up to Christ’s message. Each of us must look into our own heart

today and discover to which seed we belong.

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Join the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange Mental Health Referral Network. The Office of Pastoral Care is

looking for more local clinicians who would like to support Catholic families and individuals seeking mental

health care that aligns with and respects our Catholic beliefs and values. They are especially in need of therapists who can provide services in Spanish or

Vietnamese. If you are interested in joining or for more information about this program, please contact Linda Ji, Director of Office of Pastoral Care for Families in All

Stages at lji@rcbo.org or call 714-282-4203.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Henry Tuesday: St. Kateri Tekakwitha Wednesday: St. Bonaventure Thursday: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Saturday: St. Camillus de Lellis; Blessed Virgin Mary

It’s not too late to make your pledge to the PSA. Pledge payments can be made in

installments to be paid through the end of the year. Once we meet our assessment goal from the Diocese, all excess funds will be returned to STM. For more information, or to make a

pledge, click on the PSA tab on the home page of our website.

SAINT KATERI TEKAKWITHA (1656-1680) July 14 Though the New York State Thruway runs close by the North American Martyrs’ Shrine, traffic’s roar never pierces the peace enveloping Auriesville—Ossernon to Native Americans—in the lovely Mohawk Valley, where Kateri Tekakwitha was born barely ten years after the martyrdom of Isaac Jogues and his Jesuit and lay companions. Daughter of a Christian Algonquin mother and non-Christian Mohawk chief, Kateri’s parents died in a smallpox epidemic widely blamed on the missionaries. Moreover, many Native Americans had experienced exploitation at the hands of “Christian” traders and trappers, further discrediting the faith Kateri embraced in baptism, then pledged to live even more intensely in vowed virginity. Misunderstanding led to harassment, prompting her move to a Christian village farther north along the Saint Lawrence River. Despite this, Kateri’s faith remained undaunted, her selfless charity undiminished. Both before and after her death at twenty-four, this young “Lily of the Mohawks” drew countless converts to Christ by the fragrance of her goodness. Through us, does “the aroma of Christ” (2 Corinthians 2:15), attract others to the beauty of his gospel? —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

The July issues of Give Us This Day are available in the parish office lobby Monday-Saturday 9am to 2pm. A $4.00 suggested donation is appreciated. Give Us This Day is an invitation to pray daily. Whether you have five minutes or a half hour, Give Us This Day supports your desire to pray with: daily inspiration from the lives of

saintly witnesses, insightful, relevant reflections on Scripture, simplified daily prayer for morning and evening. Give Us This Day is a monthly publication centered on the Word of God. Drawing inspiration from a multitude of voices, it provides a relevant and trustworthy understanding of Scripture. After July, copies will no longer be available at St. Thomas More. Visit https://giveusthisday.org/ to order the subscr iption or the mobile app.

Magnificat is a spiritual guide to help you develop your prayer life, grow in your spiritual life, find a way to a more profound love for Christ, and participate in the holy Mass with greater fervor. Magnificat is a monthly publication designed for daily use, to encourage both

liturgical and personal prayer. It can be used to follow daily Mass and can also be read at home or wherever you find yourself for personal or family prayer. Every day, in a convenient, pocket-sized format, Magnificat offers beautiful prayers for both morning and evening drawn from the treasures of the Liturgy of the Hours, the official texts of daily Mass, meditations written by spiritual giants of the Church and more contemporary authors, essays on the lives of the saints of today and yesterday, and articles giving valuable spiritual insight into masterpieces of sacred art. Visit https://us.magnificat.net/ to subscribe to the paper or digital format.

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