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SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 12, 2023
CATHOLIC CHURCH
5101 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604 • sjnirvine.org • 949.559.4006
OUR MISSION
Guided by the Holy Spirit, St. John Neumann Parish of Irvine shares the Good News of Jesus Christ with
people of all ages, diverse faiths and cultures, forming a welcoming, worshiping Catholic community.
MASS SCHEDULE CONFESSION
Sunday 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM Saturday: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
12:30 PM, 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM
WEEKDAY MASSES EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Monday, Wednesday Monday & Wednesday
8:30 AM, 6:00 PM 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Wednesday
6:30 AM, 8:30 AM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM
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Fulfilling the Law
By Deacon John Erdag, Director of Adult Faith FormaƟon & Pastoral Assistant
“If you choose you can keep the commandments, they will save you; if you trust in
God, you too shall live” – Sirach 15:15
Two weeks ago, we heard Jesus teaching us the beatitudes and what to do to find
happiness in the world. Today Jesus continues His sermon on the mount by instructing His
disciples what not to do.
I often have people ask me if the beatitudes that were given by Jesus, the New Covenant,
replace the 10 Commandments of the Old Covenant. The quick answer is, “No.”
You still can’t murder or covet or commit adultery or speak falsely against another or act against any of the
other commandments. The beatitudes are not a loophole to ignore the law.
In fact, in today’s Gospel, which is still His sermon on the mount and is only 4 verses past the beatitudes,
Jesus flat out says, “Do not think that I have come abolish the law and the prophets, I have come, not to
abolish them, but to fulfill them.” Then He continues on: “Of this much I assure you: until heaven and earth
pass away, not the smallest letter of the law. . . shall be done away with until it all comes true.”
Then in typical Jesus fashion, He goes beyond the literalness of the time and explains the intention or the
spirit of the Commandments. Because just as the Beatitudes are viewed in the context of “how our attitudes
should be”, the 10 Commandments should also be looked at in the broader sense. As what the “commands-
meant”.
Jesus explains, “You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, You shall not kill; and whoever kills will
be liable to judgment. But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment.” Anger
and disrespect of another is usually the root cause of killing. Jesus is saying that root cause is wrong. He
tells His disciples that if they get angry or use abusive or derogatory language against another, they are
risking “the fires of Gehenna.”
He also warns not only about acts of impurity, adultery, divorce or lying, but how having thoughts of those
things commits them in our hearts. We are to understand that the subtleties of evil are not limited to only
the serious matters that are verbally mentioned in the commandments. But also, to understand the effects
that these evils have on our hearts even without acting.
Jesus is explaining how to look at the commandments with full awareness. In doing so, these laws help
reveal our sins. And in every one of these examples Jesus teaches that our inward obedience is just as
important as our external obedience. Keeping the letter of the law and keeping the spirit of the law. Jesus is
saying both are essential.
So let’s look at that. It’s grave enough if any of us have ever murdered anyone. And if we haven’t, that’s
good. But how many of us can say that we don’t get angry and criticize others because they don’t agree
with us? Any political discussion has thrown that out the window. Or gossip about them to other people? Or
retaliate if we feel we’ve been wronged?
We may never have committed adultery. But how many of us disrespect our spouses, and our Lord, by
watching racy television shows or movies? Just about any reality show today will do that. Heck, even the
half time show at today’s Super Bowl will cross the line and tempt an evil thought in our hearts. I guarantee
it.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus is very clear about what we are not to do. Yes, the laws have direct commands that
we are to follow. Those are generally the easy things not to do. But Jesus is reminding us of the ‘lesser’
things that tend to slip our minds that are just as dangerous. If His message makes us uncomfortable, then
we’ve gotten the point.
But the good news is that as we become more mindful of the spirit of the law, we become more in tune with
upholding it. And that increases our lives with Him. Our First Reading today from Sirach says, “If you choose
you can keep the commandments, they will save you; if you trust in God, you too shall live.”
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Are You Missing Photos?
Attention all parishioners! The FFC office is
undergoing a significant
cleanout, and as a result, we
have accumulated an
extensive collection of First
Communion pictures from the
past 6-7 years. The pictures
include class photos, individual photos of
children receiving Communion, and unclaimed
family packets. The photos have been sorted
by year and will be available for pickup on
Sunday mornings.
So, if you or your family members have
received First Communion in the past six years
and have yet to receive your pictures, please
stop by the FFC office to claim them. Don't
miss out on this opportunity to retrieve your
memories.
Important Mass Change and New
Adoration day!
Effective February 23, 2023 we will be
switching the 6:30am Mass on Thursdays to
6:00pm. With this change will now have
Eucharistic Adoration on Thursdays from
9:00am to 5:45pm.
Grief Support Group
For those who are struggling with the loss of a
loved one, the Grief Support group meets
weekly on Tuesdays from 9:30am to 11:00am.
Please contact Jane Roschmann at
714.667.2341 for further information.
Benedictine Meditation—
The discipline of silent listening
Join us every Monday Morning from 9:15am—
10:30am Conlon Hall Conference Room. For
more information contact Tom Landers at
949.333.3954
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Volunteers Needed! Children’s Liturgy Four Easy and Safe Ways to Donate to
of the Word (CLOW) the Parish
We need volunteers for Sundays 8:30am Mass 1) The preferred way is to sign up for ‘E-giving’.
only. By volunteering or
Step 1: Go to our website: www.sjnirvine.org
allowing the child
Step 2: Click 'Give Online'
another option to
Step 3: Select 'Sunday Donations'
participate, you are
Step 4: Enter donation amount
helping the church's
Step 5: Under 'Frequency', choose weekly or
spiritual growth, now and
monthly
forever. Please contact
Rhiannon at Rhiannon.jensen@sjnirvine.org for 2) Drop your check or cash in the collection
more info and to volunteer. basket at Sunday Mass.
3) Scan this QR code: to safely and easily
President’s Day donate to our Church through
Vanco. (If you have an Android
Mon, February 20
phone, use the ‘lens’ from
The parish office will be
Google to scan the QR code).
closed in observance of
President’s Day on 4) ‘Text To Give’ through Vanco.
Monday. We will reopen on It is safe and easy. Using your
Tuesday, February 21. Mass cell phone, text the dollar amount to 833-315-
will be celebrated at 0705.
8:30am. There will be no 6:00pm Mass. We
will have Eucharistic Adoration from 9:45am
Sunday Offertory
to 5:45pm. January 28, 2023 - January 29, 2023
Sunday Basket Collection: $ 12,195.50
Sunday Electronic Giving: $ 8,602.50
Facilities Maintenance: $ 3,534.50
Capital Improvements: $ 144.00
SJN Charities: $ 929.00
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Magnificat Prayer Breakfast
Welcomes Fr. Angelos Sebastian, Vicar
General and Moderator of the Curia of
the Diocese of Orange and Pastor of St.
Killian Parish in Mission Viejo. Come and
hear Fr. Angelos give his testimony of
his journey, special moments of grace,
the challenges and love for Jesus and
Mary at our new location in the Cultural
Center on the grounds of Christ
Cathedral. Seating is limited. Register
Early!
Saturday, March 4, 2023 9:30am to
12:30pm. Cultural Center, Christ
Cathedral. Reservations: $39 per person
by check, must be postmarked by
February 20; or $42 PayPal:_Magnificat-
ministry.org/ca-orange-county $48 at
the door (Meal not guaranteed for
registration at the door-cash/check
only) For more info: Loudy Carroll 714-
624-6561 , ocmagnificat3@gmail.com
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Parish Office Hours Sacraments / Rites
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: Anointing of the Sick — Contact the Parish Office at
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 949.559.4006
Wednesday, Friday:
After hours emergency—contact 949.559.4006 and press 8
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sunday: For information on all other Sacraments, please go to our
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM parish website at www.sjnirvine.org/sacraments
Prayers for the Sick
Celebrant Schedule Please pray for the healing of:
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Charlie Anaya Stephanie Michael Russell
5:00 PM - Fr. Michael Fitzpatrick David Andrade Flemming Toi Russell
Sunday, February 12, 2023 Jose Balana Jeff Farber Julio Sanchez
Mercy Balana Al Hamel Marisa Sanchez
8:30 AM - Fr. Michael Fitzpatrick
10:30 AM - Fr. Michael Fitzpatrick Teresa Paul Hamilton Olivia Sanchez
12:30 PM - Fr. Jeff Droessler Bergamasco Richard Hamilton Louise Seaman
5:00 PM - Fr. Jeff Droessler Ed Benoe Sheena Hamilton Sharon Skuce
Karlene Brooks Doris Helle Dan Silva
Mass Intentions William James Charles Harkins Sue Silva
Brown Richard Jantzer Kevin Snider
Monday, February 13, 2023 Roy Caffrey Walt Kaminski Russ Tanton
8:30 AM– The Nicklaus Family Gary Caporicci Luth Lacson Milton Wright
Mike Chambers Thelma (Mama) Janice Zanith
6:00 PM - Priest Intention
Janie Chambers Lau Brian C.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Michael Clark Julie Layne Doug
6:30 AM– Doug Brant†, Gladys Clare Dandekar Virginia LaVecchia Emily
Casiano Floro†, Marcelle P. Hicks† Diane Davis Hubert Lorenz Joe V.
Phil DeMarks Berniece Mariano Joshua
8:30 AM –Beatriz San Agustin† Jeannine DeMarks Michael Matuszak Cathy
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Celine M. Dion Chase Meister Margaret B.
Kristen Dube Olaya Pedrosa Patricia V.
8:30 AM - Special Intentions
Isabel Duran- Leroy Perry Sharon
6:00 PM - Oliver Joseph Maya Smetana Ken Pun Victor
Godoy Donald Eberhart Fidel Rangel
Thursday, February 16, 2023 Colleen M. Rafael Rangel
Edwards David Regalli
6:30 AM - Tran Family Madonna Esposito Jim Russell
8:30 AM - Josefino & Jose Magat†
We wish to keep the above list current, and appreciate your
Friday, February 17, 2023 help in doing so. Please contact us to submit or remove a
6:30 AM - Angie Rivera name. This list is updated quarterly, next update 4/01/23
8:30 AM - Julian Magalong In Memoriam
Saturday, February 18, 2023 Please pray for the repose of the souls of:
8:30 AM - James Allan Gay-Ly†, Ida Mike Mendoza†, Linda Cizynski†, Robert Coover†, Dennis
Sczgeliski Petersen†, Edward Egan†, Irene Pfiefer†, Fr. Raymond Skonezny†, Arthur Scott†,
Keegan† Noe Berden†, Crispin Alonde†, John Armstrong†
5:00 PM - SJN Parishioners
Sunday, February 19, 2023 Let our Prayer Network Ministry pray for you!
8:30 AM - Pablo Gatdula† Send your prayer requests to alex.stewart@sjnirvine.org and
10:30 AM - Angel Huang we will pray for you!. All prayer requests are confidential.
12:30 PM - Alvin John Bautista†
5:00 PM - Daniel Wightman† 9
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SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 12, 2023
Ministry Leaders Lectors
Clergy
Tanya Dinh
Pastor - Fr. Jeff Droessler Altar Servers lectors.sjnirvine@gmail.com
fatherjeff@sjnirvine.org |949-559-4006 Ed Estrada & Joy Ward
Legion of Mary
altarserversjn@gmail.com
Parochial Vicar - Fr. Michael Fitzpatrick Ester Malapas,
Bereavement 949-302-3987
fathermichaelf@sjnirvine.org | 949-559-4006 Angie Brazeal, 949-633-0427 Joseph Wong, 949-228-2635
Bible Study Library
Deacon, Director of Adult Faith Formation &
Deacon John Erdag Deacon John Erdag
Pastoral Assistant - John Erdag
john.erdag@sjnirvine.org | 949-857-7926 Divine Mercy Marriage Preparation
Rita Cordia, 949-922-2173 George & Angie Brazeal
Deacon - Alex Menez Ecumenism/Interfaith 949-275-1031
alex.menez@sjnirvine.org | 949-559-4006 Jim Cordes, 949-857-5533 Meditation
Eucharistic Adoration Tom Landers, 949-333-3954
Staff Ann Yates, 949-466-9532 Mental Health
Elizabeth Ministry Francis Bade, 949-632-0701
Director of Faith Formation for Children
Imelda Diaz
Rhiannon Jensen Multimedia & Tech
meldiaz356@gmail.com
rhiannon.jensen@sjnirvine.org | 949-679-2531 Steven Bryan, 949-379-0305
Extraordinary Ministers
Prayer Network
Director of Youth Ministry & Confirmation Masses (Vigil & Sunday):
Alexandra Stewart
Kathy Durocher,
Miles Vose | miles@sjnirvine.org | 949-786-6103 alex.stewart@sjnirvine.org
949-433-6267
Youth Minister Assistant SJN Charities
Weekday Masses:
Carol Keegan, 949-679-2370
Celeste Corza John Brady, 949-230-6078
celeste@sjnirvine.org | 949-679-2536 Spiritual Direction
Homebound:
Cecilia Witchey,
Teri Rapp, 949-654-8444
Music Director Carla Orozco 714-745-6117
Vigil & Sunday Schedule:
carla@sjnirvine.org | 949-559-4006 That Man is You (TMIY)
Francis Bade, 949-551-6483
Rich Barretto, 714-308-1584
Choir Director Dr. Nové Deypalan FAB 55+
Hospitality | Ushers
nove@sjnirvine.org | 949-857-7933 Jim & Elaine Cordes
Reverony & Michelle Jurado
949-857-5533
Office Manager Jocelyn Lacson 949-293-9807
Filipino Ministry
jocelyn.lacson@sjnirvine.org | 949-857-7929 Vocations
Socorro Tiongson
Fr. Jeff Droessler
setiongson@yahoo.com
SJN Charities Assistant Carol Keegan Walking with Purpose
Grief Support
carol.keegan@sjnirvine.org | 949-679-2370 Jackie Barretto & Laura
Jane Roschmann,
Rodriguez
Parish Registration | Contributions | Online 714-667-2341
wwpstjohnneumann@gmail.
Giving Facilities Schedule Health Ministry
com
Kathy Caporicci,
Carmen Siyluy | carmen@sjnirvine.org Women in Fellowship
949-857-5090
949-559-4006 Mary Susa, 949-439-5196
Knights of Columbus
Parish Administrative Assistant Mike Chronley,
Alejandrina Rivas 949-654-0300 x101
alex.rivas@sjnirvine.org | 949-559-4006
Parish Advisory Board
Parish Office Assistant Pastoral Council Finance Council
Ellen Real Deacon John Erdag Cameron Jackson
ellen.real@sjnirvine.org | 949-559-4006 Liturgy Committee 949-892-0533
Fr. Jeff Droessler Lanny Moeljanto
Plant Manager John White 949-436-0248
johnwhite@sjnirvine.org | 949-857-7930
Website | Social Media | Bulletin
Alexandra Stewart | alex.stewart@sjnirvine.org Visit us on social media!
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