HE IS RISEN!

Easter Sunday
Sunday Mass
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday AM: 6:30, 8:00, 9:45, 11:30 Sunday PM: 1:15 (Espaol), 5:00 (Teen Mass), 6:30

April 8, 2012

Pastor
Fr. Patrick Moses

Parochial Vicars
Fr. Venancio Amidar Fr. Daniel Reader

Weekday Mass
Monday Friday: 6:30, 8:30 AM Wednesday: 7:00 PM (Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena) (Tagalog Mass every 4th Wednesday of the month) Saturday: 8:30 AM

Support Priests
Fr. Phil Hart, CSP Fr. Michael Philen, CMF

Adoration
Weekly: Fridays 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Monthly: 13th of the month 9:00 AM 6:00 AM (on the 14th)

Permanent Deacons
Jos Campos Gerald Pyne

Penance
Wednesday: 5:30 - 6:30 PM Saturday: 3:30 4:30 PM or by appointment

Parish Office Hours

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM Closed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 PM Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

5201 Evergreen Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630

714-826-0760

www.sticypress.org

parish@sticypress.org

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The celebration of Easter brings us to the central mystery of our faith the passion, death and the resurrection of Jesus. It draws us closely to the heart of God. It reveals to us that the cross, though a Stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Gentiles, (1 Cor. 2:23) is for those who believe, the power of God and the wisdom of God (1 Cor. 2:24). The cross manifests to us Gods standard of loving and His way of loving us.
The power of God that St. Paul proclaims (1 Cor 2:24) is unleashed in the resurrection of Jesus. The seeming failure of the cross turns into a manifestation of Gods glory. He is alive. This is our faith. This means, in the words of Ron Rolheiser, OMI, that, to believe in the resurrection of Jesus is to be comforted at a level so deep that nothing in life is any longer a threat. In the resurrection, the hand of God soothes us and the voice of God assures us, frightened children that we are, that all is good, and that all remain good forever and ever. The resurrection is something that buoys up every moment of life and every aspect of reality. God is always making new life and undergirding it with goodness, graciousness, mercy, and love that, in the end heals all wounds, forgives all sins and brings deadness of all kinds to new life. We wish you abundant blessings. With our love and prayers, Fr. Patrick Moses, Pastor Fr. Venancio Amidar Fr. Daniel Reader And the staff of St. Irenaeus Parish

Parish Office 714-826-0760

Business Administration Carlos Ramirez, Business Manager Kathy Loch, Admin. Secretary Margie Mendez, Secretary Lisa Giacomi, Bulletin Adult Formation Rebecca Soto, Director Christian Service Sarah Fox Ministerio Hispano Sr. Maria Teresa Salceda, Director Humberto Arreola, Coro Hispano Health Care Ministry Sr. Rita OConnell, Director Worship Kimberly Wargo, Director of Music

Youth Formation 714-826-1140 Ruth Bradley, Director Elaine Brewster, Secretary

Youth Ministry 714-826-0460

Laura Benoit, Director Denise Gonzales, Secretary

Parish School 714-827-4500

Darlene Hembreiker, Principal

Infant Baptism
It is necessary to attend a Pre-Baptism Information Evening. Register in the Parish Office at least two months prior to the proposed Baptism date.

Sacraments
To complete sacraments or to become Catholic, adults contact the Parish Office; children and teens contact Youth Formation.

Marriage
Contact the Parish Office. Six months preparation is required.

Anointing of the Sick

In case of serious illness or surgery, contact Health Care Ministry.

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We would like to extend a special welcome this weekend to all of you here today. Some of you may have been away for a while and some may be here for the first time. Theres an old saying that goes, Once a Catholic, always a Catholic. Maybe you have been away from the Church for a little while or quite some time, but somehow you now feel a tug at your heart calling you back home to the Catholic Church. Thats why were here. That mysterious pull inside you, driving you to look into your faith once more, comes directly from God. Your Heavenly Father is yearning for a relationship with you again, in the Church founded by Jesus 2000 years ago. Hes waiting for you with open arms. You may want to take some time to explore all of the resources available to help you learn more about coming home to the Catholic Church. We know you may have questions, and may even want to resolve some past hurts before you can feel free to enter into a relationship with Jesus or His Church again. We understand! You are not alone. The Church has compelling answers to all of your questions. The Catholic Church has never wavered in its mission to spread truth and love throughout the world. The Lord wants us all to know and understand His truth, so we can embrace it wholeheartedly and live by it. Christ himself reminds us that, The truth shall make you free (John 8:32). Consider this a sign, and your personal invitation to rediscover the truth, wonder and mystery of the Catholic faith. We are family. Welcome home! Whether or not youre ready to return to the Catholic Church, or learn more about our faith, were here to help you take that second look. If you have ever thought about returning to the Church, we would like to welcome you to St. Irenaeus. We have a special ministry for people just like you who have been away from the Church.

Welcome!

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR A SIX WEEK COMING HOME SERIES THAT BEGINS SUNDAY APRIL 15TH AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE EDUCATION BLDG.
We would like to address your questions and make you feel at home once more in the Catholic Church. For more information please contact Carol K. at 714/349-9177 or carolk@sticypress.org And if you are not Catholic, you too are welcome here. Do not hesitate to come and seek a greater understanding of our community. We have been touched by so many friends and grace-filled people who have come into our lives and enriched us with their presence. We are a community that sincerely believes we have been called and sent to serve ALL Gods people; hopefully that includes you. For information on becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic Faith, please contact Rebecca Soto at 714/826-0760 x124 or rsoto@sticypress.org.

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2012 COLLECTIONS
Thank you for your Generosity
Thanks to your generosity, we were able to repair the Modular Unit stairs and handrail. See our website(sticypress.org) to sign up for electronic giving! You can choose to give from your banking account (checking or savings) or from a credit card. It's safe and convenient. When you give electronically, you can specify to have your regular collections (e.g., normal weekend mass) and special collections (e.g., Campaign 2012) donated automatically, too. Stewardship always starts with the personal experience of Jesus Christ in our midst and in our hearts. It is a vocation to discipleship. [Stewardship:A Disciples Response - 10th Anniv. Ed., USCCB, 2002]. Alleluia! Christ is risen and is victorious over sin and death! We are good stewards of our faith if, like St. Paul, we share this good news whenever and wherever we can. Jesus asks us to commit ourselves to be good stewards of the gifts entrusted to us, to share our time, our talent and our treasure as an outward sign of the love and gratitude we have for Him. (Diocese of Bismarck) On this day of days we offer a joyful sacrifice of praise to the Father who raised his Son from the dead. Let us be intent upon the life Christ offers us. If we are good stewards of our faith, then we share this good news that Christ has risen whenever and wherever we can. (STEWARDSHIP: A WAY OF LIFE (sic) April, 2012)

TODAY
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED today in observance of Easter. If there is an emergency need for a priest, please call the office at 714/826-0760. EASTER SUNDAY MASSES: 6:30 and 8:00 AM (Church), 8:15 AM (Hall), 9:45 AM (Church), 10:00 AM (Hall), 11:30 AM (Church), 11:45 PM (Hall), 1:15 PM (Church) Misa en Espaol, 5:00 PM (Church).

MONDAY
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED today in observance of the Easter holiday. If there is an emergency need for a priest, please call the office at 714/826-0760.

TUESDAY
MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIESTS: Please join us in praying the rosary every Tuesday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass in the crying room. WALKING FOR HEALTH: 9:15 a.m. Meet in front of the Education Building for a 1/2 hour walk. CAPACITAR: 12:30-2:00 p.m. in the Education Building. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING: 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Hall conference room. For more information please call Jay Conklin at 714-337-6857. IGNATION EXPERIENCE BEGINS 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall An Ignation Experience: Scripture and Prayer. A prayer-filled way to spend your Easter Season. Please join us for eight prayerful Tuesdays. $25 covers all materials. INQUIRY: Why do Catholics do that? 7:00 p.m. in the Education Building. Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Church? Perhaps you've been thinking of becoming a member of St. Irenaeus or maybe you are just curious about what Catholics believe. Please join us for a 30-minute question-and-answer session. All are welcome. If you'd like more information, contact Rebecca Soto at 714-826-0760 or rsoto@sticypress.org. AL-ANON MEETING: 7:30 p.m. in Room #7. For more info call Betty at 761-4624.

WEDNESDAY
MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA: Join us in the crying room after the 8:30 a.m. mass. NEW HORIZONS SUPPORT GROUP: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Hall conference room. Support, help and planned social activities for separated, divorced, widowed, single. Ages 45 +. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Co-facilitators: Rego Bulone 714/739-5449 and Joann Mullens 562/596-3936. OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA & MASS: Novena at 7:00 p.m. followed by Mass. DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION: Join us to pray the Chaplet every Wednesday evening after the Perpetual Help Novena and Mass. CENTERING PRAYER: 7:30 p.m., room #15.

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever. - PSALM 118:1 On this day we thank God for His Son, Jesus, who died and arose for us. We celebrate and sing Alleluia. But how do we show our gratitude all year to the Lord who spread out His arms on the cross to save us and show us the way to salvation? (Archdiocese of St. Louis)

THURSDAY
BIBLE STUDY: Education Building, 9:15 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

FRIDAY
PARISH MONTHLY ADORATION: Follows the 8:30 a.m. Mass and continues throughout the day and night, ending tomorrow morning. All parishioners are encouraged to come for any prayer time. LEGION OF MARY: 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Education Building.

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JR. HIGH YOUTH MINISTRYGrades 7 & 8

NO PEACEMAKERS this weekHave a blessed Easter! PEACEMAKER PIZZA PARTYTuesday, April 24th from 7:00 8:30 p.m. at Season Ticket Pizza. Permission Slips required; you can drop them off in the Youth Ministry mail slot any time. For more info call Laura at 826-0460.

CHILDRENS MINISTRYPre-school-6th Grade

BIBLE CAMP 2012COME JOIN THE FUN! Planning is underway for SKY: Everything is Possible with God! and we would love for you to join us. There are many ways to help. Visit us at stibiblecamp.org or email Lisa at biblecamp@sticypress.org for more information. NO CLASSESWE WILL BE ON EASTER BREAK: Sunday Classes: No Classes April 8. (Classes resume on April 15, 2012) Tuesday Classes: No Classes on April 10. (Classes resume on April 17, 2012) Wednesday Classes: No Classes on April 11 (Classes resume on April 18, 2012) FIRST COMMUNION RETREAT April 21, 2012 HAS BEEN CANCELLED because of scheduling conflicts.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRYGrades 9-12

NO SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE TONIGHT See you back on April 22nd. Have a blessed Easter and enjoy your Easter break!

Imagine it For three long days they had been living

the stuff that nightmares are made of. There were false allegations. There was a trial. They watched, helplessly, as one they loved was unjustly convicted. And that was the easy part. Then came the sucker punch. The screaming, gut-wrenching, curl up in a little ball, I-cantdo-this horror of seeing their friend, brother, son, teacher, and savior beaten, humiliated, and mercilessly put to death. How do you deal? You dont. You just survive. Those first days after Jesus died they must have wandered around in a fog. They must have tried to remember EVERYTHING about him. Wait STOP what had he said to them? Resurrection he had talked of resurrection. He had said that in three days he would rise. No, it couldnt be. Death was all they could see.

Imagine it The looks on the faces of the women

who had come to prepare his body one last time. The looks on the faces of the Apostles when he came to them. Disbelief and shock must have given way to hope and joy. Now thats Easter! But if thats just their story, then whats the point? Easter has to be more than just their story. Its got to be MY story too. More than that, Easter has to be my way of life. I have to learn from Jesus what it means to be a resurrection seeker and a resurrection sharer. Jesus didnt just rise and go on his merry way. He made sure that people knew about it, saw him after it happened, could tell others what they had seen in him. Wow! So, like Jesus, I need to rise beyond the deaths that happen in my everyday life breakups, failed tests, illness, family tension. I need to look beyond sorrow and death to see the everyday resurrections that wait to be noticed in my life new friendships, healing, reconciliation, love and support. Then, I need to share it. I need to tell people about the good that God is doing in my life and by my example teach them to see the resurrection in their own lives.

Imagine it Hmmm..I can only imagine..

adapted from "Living Easter" at www.explorefaith.org

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St. Irenaeus Parish School

learning, believing, and servingtogether

EASTER BLESSINGS The administration, faculty, staff, and students of St. Irenaeus Parish School would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter! NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
St. Irenaeus Parish School has begun the Open Enrollment process for the 2012-2013 school year in grades K-7. Our school office is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Please feel free to stop in for more information or call the school office at 714-827-4500 with questions or to schedule a school tour. You can also visit our website at www.stischoolcypress.org. Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by September 1, 2012.

DID YOU KNOW There is a parishioner rate available

for families that belong to our parish. For rates and qualifications, go to www.stischoolcypress.org, click on Prospective Parents, and then Tuition and Fees.

KINDERGARTEN QUOTES
Our 2011 graduating Kindergarteners were asked last year, What did you learn in Kindergarten? Heres what some of them had to say We learned that youre nice if you help people, and if you do your homework you will get a sticker. We learned that sharing is important. If you dont share people are sad. We learned how to make a jellyfish and then we went to the Long Beach Aquarium. We learned that when you get a library book from the library you dont lose it. We learned that God died on the cross so we could live.

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CONGRATULATIONS AND BLESSINGS TO THOSE WHO RECEIVED SACRAMENTS AT THE EASTER VIGIL. OUR PARISH WAS RENEWED ONCE MORE BY EXPERIENCING THE PASCHAL MYSTERY TOGETHER! THE COMMUNITY OF ST. IRENAEUS CHURCH WELCOMES WITH GREAT JOY THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN FULLY INITIATED INTO THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS AT THE EASTER VIGIL. THE NEWLY BAPTIZED:
NICOLE BENITEZ EUGENE BROOKS LAUREN CALHOUN CHARLES DALE ALETA HUDSON TIFFANY JEN TIFFANY MEZA JERRY MURRAY RON NODA RHONDA RUBALCABA TOM TRUSCOTT

RECEPTION INTO THE FULL COMMUNION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH:

MARCI COVINGTON DAVID DUNN NATHAN HERNANDEZ JOSHUA KROLL MICHAEL KRUGER MEGHAN REDGATE

THOSE WHO COMPLETED THEIR SACRAMENT OF INITIATION:

RACHAL GARCIA MIKE PAGANO

Thank you to each of the Sponsors who have shared their faith and wisdom throughout the spiritual journey of the newly baptized and those received into the full communion of the Catholic Church. God bless each of you for your guidance and caring support. Philippians 1:3,4 - I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers Rebecca Soto, Director of Adult Faith Formation

The St. Irenaeus Catholic Church Young Adult Faith Community is now on Facebook. Like us at www.facebook.com/SIYAFC for event updates. The Young Adult Faith Community is for all people ages 18-30 trying to draw closer to God through fellowship, learning, prayer and service.

What will you leave to the next generation? Are you building your lives on firm foundations? Are you living in a way that opens a space for the Spirit in the midst of a world that wants to forget God, or even rejects him in the name of a falsely-conceived freedom? How are you using the gifts you have been given, the 'power' that the Holy Spirit is even now prepared to release within you? 7/19/08 Closing Mass at World Youth Day

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TO PRAY FOR THE SICK PARA PEDR POR LOS ENFERMOS

Ryan Branley Cecile Briskorn Teresa Castronoda Mari Cruz Charley Daugherty Jim Eacker Janet Escobar Donald Faulkner Pamela Fraizier Baby Hope Gacketetter Sally Gamble Bunny Golini Emily Gutierrez Mary Hall Jesus Hernandez Phyllis Hogue Paul Katuszonek Vera Knapp Judy Ko Shui-Kok Lui Irene Macik Jim Maitland Kathy Medina Larry Medina Humobona Mejia Ruth Ono Carmine Pilichi Philip Ramirez Sheila Regalado Pauline Russell Esther Traslavina Maria Valle Gil Vallejos Maria Wagner Baby Rylee Walters Juana Zaragoza

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

St. I Fiesta 2012 "California Dreamin" June 22-24 Fiesta Kick Off weekend on the patio will begin April 14th and 15th at which time we will be taking volunteer sign ups, selling pre-sale ride and game tickets and turning in raffle tickets (please DO NOT place raffle ticket money in the church collection basket). There are still some game and food booth Captain positions available. Remember as a Captain you can earn 40 FISH hours. Contact Carolyn Kowalewski at 714-904-0623 or email JoeandKe93@aol.com. We are in need of new and unused glassware for our dime pitch booth. Contact Betty Amrikhas at 714-248-3053. We still can use another deep fryer and some steam tables. We are looking for donations for the auction, maybe you can create a basket and donate it (new and unused items only please). Business and personal sponsorship space available in varies sizes. You can sponsor a booth or we can hang a banner. Contact Josie Ninofranco for more details at 714-761-6375. If you would like to help find sponsors let us know. Contact George Welsch at 714-402-9755 or Christine Welsch at 714-553-9755 or email christinewelsch@sbcglobal.net. Thank you and God Bless.

APRIL 14 AND 15 FIESTA 2012 KICKOFF WEEKEND

Wedding Banns

Miss Lisette Pineda & Mr. Mike Minadeo Miss Shawn Mills & Mr. Alejandro Navarette Miss Sandra Mealy & Jason Bansil WANTED!!! Filipino talents in singing, dancing, musical instruments, or comedyeither individual or group; we need you. Any talent will do. For more information, please contact Henie Directo at (657) 549-7184, Ruth Garcia at (714) 220-2248 or Josie Ninofranco at (714) 761-6375. IMPACT THE WORLD FOR CHRIST
Have you ever wanted to travel to another county, meet people from other cultures, and impact them for Christ? Heres your opportunity! Host Chinese University students for two weeks. Arrival dates are sometime between mid-July to mid-August. Contact Dayna Bottoms at 714-828-2060.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY HOLY HOUR

3:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the church Join us in church for a Holy Hour with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 19 SHAWL MINISTRY

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Hall conference room Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month. We welcome all crocheters and knitters. Shawls are intended for members of our parish who are in need of comfort due to bereavement and/or illness. Contact Donna Kriesel at 714/897-3019 for more information. You earn FISH hours for participating!

READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

15 APRIL 2012 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Acts 4:32-35 / 1 John 5:1-6 / John 20:19-31; L44B Sharing Questions: I struggle, like Thomas, with belief when I experience Jesus coming to me and strengthening my belief when Jesus forgives me I forgive others Preguntas para compartir: Yo lucho, como Toms, con mis creencias cuando ... yo siento que Jess viene hacia m y fortalece mis creencias cuandos ... Jess me perdona ... yo perdono a los dems ...

MONDAY, APRIL 23 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Coyote Hills Golf Course All men & women are invited to sign-up and participate in the festivities. In conjunction, they are selling Raffle Tickets for a week in the heartland of Colonial America at the fabulous Massanutten Resort, resting in the picturesque foothills of the famous Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Please check the table on the patio after Mass today to sign up for the tournament and to purchase your winning tickets.

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FELICES PASCUAS DE RESURRECCION

Si hoy nos amamos, es que El RESUCITO!

La celebracin de la Pascua nos lleva al misterio central de nuestra fe - la pasin, muerte y la resurreccin de Jess. Nos inspira en gran medida al "corazn" de Dios. Nos revela que la cruz, a travs de una "piedra de tropiezo para los Judios y locura para los gentiles" (1 Cor. 2:23) es para aquellos que creen en "el poder de Dios y la sabidura de Dios" (1 Cor. 2:24). La cruz nos manifiesta la norma de Dios de amar y su forma de amarnos. El "poder de Dios" que proclama San Pablo (1 Corintios 2:24) se desat en la resurreccin de Jess. El aparente fracaso de la cruz se convierte en una manifestacin de la gloria de Dios. l est vivo. Esta es nuestra fe. Esto significa, en palabras de Ron Rolheiser, OMI, que "creer en la resurreccin de Jess es ser consolado a un nivel tan profundo que ya nada en la vida se jams como una amenaza. En la resurreccin, la mano de Dios nos alivia y la voz de Dios nos asegura, nios asustados que somos, que todo est bien, y que todo permanecer estando bien siempre y para siempre. La resurreccin es algo que mantiene a flote cada momento de la vida y en todos los aspectos de la realidad. Dios siempre nos est regalando una nueva vida, asegurndola con bondad, gracia, misericordia y amor que, al final, sana todas las heridas, perdona todos los pecados y trae la esterilidad de todo tipo a una nueva vida." Le deseamos abundantes bendiciones. Con nuestro amor y oraciones, P. Patrick Moses, Pastor P. Venancio Amidar P. Daniel Reader Y el personal de la Parroquia de San Ireneo

ESTA SEMANA EN NUESTRA PARROQUIA

LUNES
ROSARIO POR LA PAZ Y LAS FAMILIAS a las 6:30 p.m. en la Iglesia. PLATICAS PRE-BAUTISMALES Saln #6 a las 7 pm.

MARTES
REUNIN DEL EQUIPO COORDINADOR DE JVENES PARA CRISTO en el saln Modular a las 7 p.m.

MIRCOLES
CLASES DE BIBLIA en el saln #7 a las 7 p.m.

JUEVES
GRUPO DE ORACION a las 7 p.m. en el saln #15. PREPARACION A LA CONFIRMACION PARA ADULTOS a las 7 p.m. saln #6. PRACTICA DEL CORO HISPANO a las 7 p.m. saln #16.

VIERNES
JOVENES PARA CRISTO, grupo de adultos, con temas de reflexin y Crecimiento espiritual. Se renen a las 7 p.m. en el Edificio de Educacin.