St. Juliana RCIA

Rite of Welcoming and Acceptance

2011-10-09T12:25:00.000-07:00

This Sunday the Rite of Welcoming and Acceptance are celebrated at the 9:00am Mass, as the first major ritual for our candidates and catechumens in our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) process. After a period of discernment and prayer, the rite officially publicly welcomes ten people from our community who have been inquiring and studying about our faith. In this ritual, a declaration of intention to continue their faith journey is made, and the Church community symbolically claims these men and women, for Christ, by signing them with the cross.

Please joyfully welcome catechumens Kyeleen Beinlich, Chantal Borowski, Jennifer Guadarrama, Linda Heineck, Cassandra Heise, Sarah Key, Lottie Luke, & Luis Lerma as they prepare for their initiation into the Christian faith through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.

Also warmly greet candidates Charles Bender, & Kevin Luke already one with us in Baptism, who now wish to complete their Christian initiation through the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation, to be received into the full communion of the Catholic Church. Please pray for our RCIA team, sponsors, candidates, & catechumens through their journey of faith this next year.

Considering joining the Catholic Faith?

2011-06-06T09:13:00.001-07:00

Are you or someone you love considering joining the catholic faith?

The Adult Catechumenate, also referred to as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), is a community based, four phase process to nurture and guide adults who are seeking information and ultimately initiation into the Catholic faith. The four phases of RCIA are Inquiry, Catechumenate, Enlightenment, and Mystagogia. The length of time to complete the process depends on each participant's individual needs, however conversion and initiation usually revolve around the liturgical calendar. The Easter season is the traditional time when adults are initiated into the faith through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and reception of the Holy Eucharist. After adults have been accepted into the Catechumenate, they are required to gather with the RCIA Team once per week for catechetical instruction and spiritual formation and to join together for communal prayer and reflection on the Scriptures at Sunday liturgy.

We will begin the formation process and classes for 2011-2012 RCIA on Monday, August 22nd. Please contact an RCIA Team member or Mike McHenry, the Director of Faith Formation, at St Juliana’s Parish Office for more information and details. We look forward to hearing from you and answering any questions you may have. 714-879-1965

RCIA - “Neophyte” (new believer)

2011-05-01T13:59:00.001-07:00

Krista Lowary moved to Orange County about a year and a half ago from Montana, where she attended Carroll College, a private Catholic college. She moved here to take a position with Stryker Spine as a medical device sales rep and to be near her boyfriend and now RCIA sponsor, Robbie Simons, who is a student at the college of optometry. In college Krista attended Mass regularly with friends and instantly felt at home in the Church. After a college SEARCH retreat she realized that joining the Church was the journey she wanted to take. When she attended Mass at St. Juliana's, the same church that Robbie's parents attended while they were in college in California, she knew it was time to commit fully to her faith and St. Juliana's was the place to begin the RCIA journey. "Moving to the big city was one of the scariest, yet most exciting, times in my life! I've since embraced the adventure by moving to Brentwood and stepping outside of my comfort zone with game show fun and trying foods I still can't pronounce!" Despite an unpredictable work schedule and a 2 hour commute to Fullerton, Krista has endured through the "best decision (she) ever made." She is thankful for her sponsor, Robbie, and the loving support from both of their families.

RCIA - Congratulations!

2011-04-23T14:02:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the newly Baptized members of our community, Cassie Karambela and Krista Lowary, along with those fully initiated through the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist, Chelsea Kashergen, Heather Lazaro, Kristin Orosco and Gene Riddle. May God continue to bless you and shine His love upon you.

What is next for those who entered the Catholic Church this Easter? All who were baptized and received into full communion are called Neophytes in this period, until the anniversary of their initiation next Easter. The final period of regular weekly faith formation extends through the Easter season, the seven weeks from Easter to Pentecost. This post-baptismal catechesis is called Mystagogy. It is a time of deepening the Christian experience, especially in appreciation for the sacramental life, for spiritual growth, and for entering more fully into the life and unity of the Catholic community. The Neophytes now share with Christ, and his Body in the parish community, the intimate communion of the Eucharist. We as a parish community pledge to help them grow and mature in the Christian life and to develop a genuine Catholic world view. Please pray for all those who God has called to join us as we continue on our pilgrimage to our Father in Heaven. For more information on RCIA at St. Juliana Church please contact the Parish Office.

RCIA Candidate

2011-04-17T23:50:00.000-07:00

Heather Lazaro

Heather and her husband, Dave, have been married almost sixteen years and have three daughters: Alyssa (15), Isabella (8), and Keira (4). Dave is a cradle Catholic and the girls have all been baptized. They have been part of St. Juliana’s Parish for 11 years. Alyssa, a sophomore at El Dorado H.S., will be confirmed here in May, and Isabella, a 2nd grader at St. Juliana’s School, will receive her First Communion in May also. Keira will enter kindergarten in the fall.

Heather is an optometrist who graduated from the Southern California College of Optometry in 2003. She works out of two practices, one in Whittier and one in Orange.

Heather says, “I have found a home at St. Juliana’s and I am long overdue in taking the next step to be able to fully participate in the Mass and embrace the Catholic religion. I look forward to becoming involved in some of the ministries. Currently Dave and I are novices in the secular order of the Servants of Mary here at St. Juliana’s. My sponsor, Jamie Flynn, is also a novice and we are enjoying our religious journey together. “

RCIA Elect

2011-04-17T23:48:00.000-07:00

Chelsea Kashergen

Chelsea is a 20 year old Fullerton native and a student at Cal State Fullerton. Her childhood memories of St. Juliana’s Parish include the Fall Festival. She recalls encountering Father Jude amid the crowd, who told her mother in his brogue, “I see she lives by her hair - honestly.”

In her walk with God she began longing for the mystery of deeper communion. While searching for unity and healing from past conflict with her father, who died when Chelsea was 16, her friend Philip Shifflet invited her to daily Mass at St. Juliana Church. She is most grateful to him for exposing her to the practice of the Catholic faith.

“The charm of Catholicism enchanted me. I am captivated still. My life is filled with precious souls who encourage me on this journey; many belong to the parish; still others are friends and family. I am grateful to my mother for her passion, my sponsor, Gretchen Humberg, for her kindness, and my friend Jorge for his honesty. These and others are gems gifted from God.”

...and Chelsea has a voice that is a gift from God. You can join in singing with her at daily Mass.

Meet An RCIA Candidate

2011-04-10T13:07:00.000-07:00

Gene Riddle

Gene Riddle was baptized in the Methodist Church in El Centro, CA, where he and his family were active members. During his senior year of high school he attended Saturday evening Mass with a friend and was fascinated by the Liturgy of the Eucharist. He even considered converting then but didn’t follow up.

After college Gene began working and married Mary Kay, who is Catholic, and they attended Mass only on Christmas and Easter.

Everything changed nine years ago when their daughter, Kate, was born nine weeks premature with many health issues. By the grace of God those issues have generally resolved themselves. Meanwhile they started attending St. Juliana Church regularly, after moving from Downey.

A couple of years ago Gene, seeking more wisdom, started reading the Bible, a real “page turner” for him. First he read all the gospels, then the next books of the New Testament, and then the first five books of the Old Testament.

Last year Kate received her first communion, which motivated Gene to go on the men’s retreat at Mater Dolorosa, which then convinced him to convert to Catholicism. “My conversion experience has been the best thing that I have ever done. It has changed my life for the better in many ways. It has helped me weather some serious health issues that both my mother and sister are currently facing by helping me gain strength through prayer.”

After joining the Church, Gene hopes to join the Knights of Columbus at St. Juliana and become more involved in the parish.

Meet An RCIA Candidate

2011-04-03T14:21:00.000-07:00

Cassie Karambela

Cassie was born and raised in Turlock, CA and attended the University of the Pacific in Stockton. When she started attending Mass at the campus Newman House, Cassie enjoyed serving the Newman community as a greeter and sacristan. In August 2010 Cassie moved to Fullerton to attend Southern California College of Optometry and decided that it was the right time to embark on this journey toward becoming a full member of the Catholic Church. She is very pleased to be part of the RCIA process at St. Juliana’s because of the vibrant and supportive community in this parish and the dedicated RCIA team and looks forward to following in the footsteps of the inspirational, involved and faithful people she has met here.

Meet An RCIA Candidate

2011-03-27T13:31:00.000-07:00

Susan Mares

Susan has been married to Fidencio “Feedy” for 18 years and they have one son, Nicholas, 16 who attends Servite High School. Nicholas was baptized last year and is in his second year of confirmation with the St. Juliana High School Ministry. Roe Weatherspoon is Nicholas’ sponsor. Feedy was raised Catholic and has recently returned to the Church. Susan was raised in a family that was Methodist and Christian Scientist; she volunteers at Servite High School.

Susan’s journey began when Nicholas decided to attend Servite and the Mares family joined St. Juliana’s. It was through Nicholas’ dedication and commitment that Susan found the religious experience she was seeking. “The Servite community and the parish at St. Juliana’s have been so welcoming and I appreciate everyone’s prayers as I continue my journey in RCIA”, said Susan.

Susan wishes to thank her sponsor, Wendy Cone, a long time parishioner at St. Juliana. They met through Servite and Susan has said that Wendy provides spiritual guidance and encouragement on a daily basis through their conversations.

RCIA Scrutinies

2011-03-27T13:28:00.000-07:00

Every time we celebrate the sacrament of baptism, we ask the questions, “Do you renounce Satan? and all his works? and all his empty promises?” These are serious questions. We should consider them carefully before answering. And that is what the Elect, those preparing to be baptized at the Easter Vigil, spend much of Lent doing.

For those who are making their final preparation for baptism, Lent is a time of purification and enlightenment. They examine their lives in the light of God’s Word and ask the entire Christian community to pray that whatever is weak and sinful within them may be eliminated and that whatever is good and holy may be affirmed. And we do. After the homily, in a litany of intercession, we proclaim the power of Jesus over all sin. Then we pray over the elect for their deliverance and strengthening. The presider, catechists, sponsors and other members of the community also may lay their hands on the heads of the elect in an ancient sign of forgiveness, healing and empowerment.

And because the entire community will renew its baptismal promises at Easter, we too examine our lives in light of God’s Word. Of course, this is something we should be doing throughout the year, but we focus on this self-examination in a special way during Lent. In every community that will baptize adults or older children at the Easter Vigil, special rites known as the “scrutinies” are celebrated at liturgy on the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of Lent.

On these Sundays, the gospel readings are from the Gospel of John; they are the stories of the Samaritan woman whom Jesus meets at Jacob’s well, the healing and coming to faith of the man born blind and the raising of Lazarus from the dead. These readings have been used for centuries to prepare the Elect and the church for baptism. The readings focus on sin and redemption using the images of thirst and water, darkness and light, death and life. By examining ourselves through these readings, we come to know how we have become parched, how we have been blinded, how we have become deadened through sin. When we and the Elect are asked at Easter to renounce Satan, evil works and empty promises, our answer can be a thoughtful, strong and heartfelt “I do.”

Meet An RCIA Candidate

2011-03-20T15:04:00.000-07:00

Kristin Orosco

When Kristin married Andrew Orosco in the Catholic Church last summer, she was inspired to learn more about the Catholic faith. She came to Mass here in September and chose to attend RCIA classes at St. Juliana’s because of the community spirit and energy she witnessed. Kristin commutes from Menifee to attend Cal Poly Pomona and works at Lascari’s Italian Restaurant, which is her family’s business, and attend RCIA classes here. During this year she hopes to deepen her faith in preparing for the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation and later become involved in the parish community.

Rite of Welcoming and Acceptance

2010-09-29T21:07:00.001-07:00

This Sunday (October 3, 2010) the Rite of Welcoming and Acceptance are celebrated at the 9:00am Mass, as the first major ritual for our candidates and catechumens in our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) process. After a period of discernment and prayer, the rite officially publicly welcomes nine people from our community who have been inquiring and studying about our faith. In this ritual, a declaration of intention to continue their faith journey is made, and the Church community symbolically claims these men and women, for Christ, by signing them with the cross.

Please joyfully welcome catechumens Cassie Karambela, Krista Lowary, Tiffany Reid and Stephanie Rodasta as they prepare for their initiation into the Christian faith through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.

Also warmly greet candidates Chelsea Kashergen, Heather Lazaro, Susan Mares, Kristin Orosco and Gene Riddle, already one with us in Baptism, now wish to complete their Christian initiation through the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation, to be received into the full communion of the Catholic Church.

Please pray for our RCIA team, candidates, catechumens, and their sponsors as their journey in faith leads them closer to Christ and the sacraments.

How is your relationship with Jesus these days?

2010-08-01T10:06:00.001-07:00

Summer has been a time to recharge our internal batteries~ soak up some sun, play golf, go to the beach, spend some relaxing time with family and friends, etc. Summer can be such an enjoyable time to rejuvenate our soul!

Summer is also a time to take stock of our lives. Many of us are in the midst of personal hardships – whether they be financial, spiritual, medical…in the midst of these life difficulties, there often seems to be nothing we can do than to “wait it out” – in effect, surrender to God’s will. While we are waiting, it is prudent for us to spend time taking stock of our spiritual lives. How is your relationship with Jesus these days? Do you turn to Him for strength? ...for guidance? ...for forgiveness?

Our baptism calls us all to discipleship ~ to follow Jesus ~ but it is pretty hard to follow someone you don’t know or feel any connection with. Be intent about following Jesus. Connect with Our Lord! Do not confuse committed church and social activities with discipleship. We can be very busy with the activity of going to church, volunteering for ministries, making certain our children receive their sacraments, etc…but unless we are intentional about it, taking to heart our responsibility to go forth and be disciples of Christ, aren’t we just spinning our wheels?

Please spend some time this summer reconnecting with Jesus. Pray everyday with purpose. Strive to be an intentional disciple of Jesus. If you or someone you know are searching for a way to connect with Jesus and are interested in being baptized in the Catholic faith or have not completed all Sacraments of Initiation (Eucharist and Confirmation) and wish to do so, please call our Parish Office at 714-879-1965 and ask to speak with an RCIA Team Member. We are gathering a list of names and interviewing candidates now for the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process that will begin the end of August. We look forward to talking with you and assisting in your discernment.

RCIA Faith Formation Sessions

2010-07-01T12:01:00.000-07:00

Adults enter the Catholic Church through a process formally known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Becoming Catholic is one of life’s most profound and joyous experiences and is far more than an academic study of the Catholic faith. The RCIA process involves conversion via a deeply personal journey. This journey occurs within a small, supportive community of faith searching adults. All questions are welcome and encouraged. Each person journeying through the RCIA process has a parish companion (Sponsor) whose goal is to offer hospitality, prayer, and spiritual support on behalf of the whole parish. Are you, or someone you know, unbaptized in any faith? RCIA, is intended especially for you. The RCIA process prepares the unbaptized for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist~ which are celebrated at the Easter Vigil. Are you or a loved one baptized in another Christian tradition and looking to profess your faith in the Catholic Church? We treat this Christian baptism into the Lord with reverence as we prepare you for Confirmation and Eucharist in the Catholic Church. Maybe you are baptized Catholic but never received the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation? Our RCIA team can assist you with sacramental preparation through our faith formation Adult Confirmation process.

If you, or a loved one are 1.) not baptized, 2.) baptized in another Christian faith or 3.) prepared to complete the sacraments of initiation, our RCIA team is beginning interviews of candidates at this time. RCIA faith formation sessions begin mid-August. Please call the Parish Office at 714-879-1965 ASAP (ask for an RCIA team member) if you, or a loved one, are ready to begin this journey in faith or if there are any questions. God bless your discernment.

Please Welcome Our RCIA Neophytes

2010-04-05T08:42:00.001-07:00

Please join in congratulating our neophytes, who received full initiation into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil: Lorie Sanchez, Luis and Lindsay Ramirez, Astrid and Danny Sanchez, Myron Roberts, Linda Bibeau, Paul Franza, Kathryn Van Dijk, Marci Fuscardo Pinney, and Richard Pollard. They completed months of study in the RCIA process and completed their Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 3rd.

We welcome them to the Table of the Lord and urge you to continue to support them with your prayers and good wishes, as they continue in the Mystagogy Phase of RCIA. We are blessed by their presence and involvement in our parish community!

RCIA Candidates - Luis and Lindsay Ramirez

2010-03-28T21:39:00.001-07:00

Lindsay and Luis both grew up in Upland, CA and met in high school. They were married 2 1/2 years ago and moved to Fullerton in the past year, where they discovered St. Juliana Parish. Growing up Catholic they had both received Baptism and First Eucharist. Due to his commitments with sports Luis had not been confirmed, nor Lindsay, and they wanted their marriage blessed in the Catholic Church.

Currently Luis works for a property management company in Anaheim Hills. He and Lindsay both enjoy working out, attending comedy clubs, and spending time with family and their pug, Max. Luis also likes to watch UCLA football games and play on his turntables in his free time. Lindsay also works for a property management company in Newport Beach, and in her free time she enjoys photography and cooking.

They have felt most welcome and supported at St. Juliana’s, and value the Sunday Masses and Monday night RCIA classes. They will both receive Confirmation at Easter Vigil.

RCIA Candidate - Daniel Sanchez

2010-03-21T17:07:00.003-07:00

Born, baptized, and raised in Los Angeles, Danny moved to Orange County seven years ago. He works as a journeyman lineman on high voltage power lines. He has three children, including his daughter whom he first brought to St. Juliana’s when she was preparing for First Communion. After Danny was badly burned on his face in a work accident a year ago he came to Mass at St. Juliana’s to give thanks to God for his survival. Now, having married Astrid at St. Juliana’s, he is anxious to finish the Sacraments this year.

RCIA Candidate - Astrid Sanchez

2010-03-21T17:07:00.001-07:00

Astrid is married to Danny, is a mother of five and grandmother of two. Born in Orange County, she was baptized as a child and will receive the other Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. Both having been married before, when she and Danny were recently preparing for marriage her mother prompted her to consider marrying in the Catholic Church. They contacted St. Juliana’s and joined RCIA in August to prepare for all the Sacraments. Astrid is so grateful for the opportunity to explore and learn more about her faith. She looks forward to bringing her family closer to God and the Church Community.

Third Scrutiny

2010-03-21T17:05:00.001-07:00

This week at 5 p.m. Mass we celebrate the “Third Scrutiny.” The three scrutinies are among the most ancient prayers in the Christian liturgical tradition. As early as the 2nd century Christian communities would help those who had been chosen for Baptism to prepare for their initiation by laying on hands and prayer. These very moving and powerful prayers ask God’s protection on those who will soon become full members of our Catholic Church through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Please continue to hold the elect in your Lenten prayers. They count on your support in making their faith journey.

RCIA Candidate - Linda Bibeau

2010-03-14T09:26:00.001-07:00

Linda and her husband, Paul, were married at St. Juliana’s 25 years ago, and together with their four children, they have been attending the parish ever since. She was brought up Protestant, but made the commitment to raise their children in the Catholic Church. She has been very devoted to encouraging her children’s growth in their Faith by making sure they attended Sunday School, SRE, Confirmation classes, and many years of altar serving.

As a stay-at-home mom for more than 23 years Linda has been blessed to be a part of all the activities a busy family can be involved in. Linda has considered joining the RCIA program for many years. She longed to have complete unity with her family celebrating the Eucharist, so in celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary, the timing of joining this year’s class was perfect. She is excited to become a full member of the parish, and looks forward to all the opportunities and friendships it will bring.

RCIA Elect - Myron Roberts

2010-03-14T09:25:00.000-07:00

Myron grew up on his parents’ pioneer orange ranch in Yorba Linda. He attended Bradford School and Valencia H.S. where he enjoyed playing basketball and tennis. While preparing for college Myron joined the CA National Guard and was activated for the Korean War. (He has lots of stories to tell!!) Two days after returning home he met his wife, Connie; they married a year later, and are celebrating 57 years together. They still live in their original home in East Fullerton, where they raised their two daughters, Terry (who lives in Paris) and Christy (who lives in Irvine). They have two grandchildren, now in college.

Myron worked at Ford Aerospace for 34 years and retired in 1994. Meanwhile, he has kept busy volunteering in the records office at the Fullerton Police Dept. through the RSVP program. He also delivers Meals on Wheels, reads and plays computer solitaire. He originally joined an RCIA program in 1984, but didn’t finish, and came to us this year through the recommendation of Deacon Jay Milam. Myron is looking forward to the new friendships he will make in his Christian life at St. Juliana’s.

Second Scrutiny

2010-03-14T09:23:00.001-07:00

This week at 11 a.m. Mass we celebrate the “Second Scrutiny”; on March 21st at 5 p.m. Mass we celebrate the “Third Scrutiny.” The three scrutinies are among the most ancient prayers in the Christian liturgical tradition. As early as the 2nd century Christian communities would help those who had been chosen for Baptism to prepare for their initiation by laying on hands and prayer. These very moving and powerful prayers ask God’s protection on those who will soon become full members of our Catholic Church through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Please continue to hold the elect in your Lenten prayers. They count on your support in making their faith journey.

RCIA ELECT of the WEEK - Paul Franza

2010-03-07T10:10:00.001-08:00

Paul will be married to his fiancée, Julie, at St. Juliana’s in May. The two have attended Mass often at St. Juliana’s for the past year, but after becoming engaged in August he wanted to make a full commitment and join the RCIA program. Julie is helping Paul complete the process as his sponsor.

With his baptism and wedding Paul is excited to have so many life-changing events coming up over the next few months. He appreciates the support and encouragement provided by the St. Juliana community to help him through these busy times.

Paul’s parents and his older sister were glad to learn of Paul’s decision to become baptized in the Catholic Church, and they are all looking forward to attending the Easter Vigil. Paul currently lives in Fullerton and works as a Financial Analyst.

RCIA ELECT of the WEEK - Marci Fuscardo

2010-03-07T10:09:00.000-08:00

When Marci’s sister, Julie Sigenfuse, entered the RCIA program a few years ago Marci considered joining with her, but it wasn’t until she got engaged to Chris Pinney, that she knew it was the right time this year. Marci felt a strong need to enter marriage with Chris and God, as well.

She grew up in Brea and is close to her parents, Nick and Susan, her brother, Joey, and her sister’s family. Marci teaches third grade in La Habra, her 11th year of teaching, which she loves. Every day with her students is a gift.

Marci shared that she “feels very lucky to have found a community of people here at St. Juliana, who are welcoming and supportive.”

RCIA Scrutinies

2010-03-02T11:43:00.000-08:00

First Scrutiny - Sunday, March 7, 2010 - 9:00am Mass

Second Scrutiny - Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 11:00am Mass

Third Scrutiny - Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 5:00pm Mass

Please pray for our Elect and Candidates.

RCIA Elect of the Week

2010-02-28T12:59:00.000-08:00

Kathryn Van Dijk

Kathryn and her husband, Brandon, will celebrate their 10th anniversary this summer. Their greatest blessing is their 2 1/2 year old daughter, Mieke, who was baptized at St. Juliana’s by Fr. Luke. She wants the strong Catholic background for Mieke that Brandon grew up with, graduating from Servite H.S. Raised a Protestant, she has been involved with a community Bible Study Group for a couple years.

Besides being a wife and mom, Kathryn works for Kaiser Permanente as a HR Consultant and finds that to be a rewarding career.

From the beginning of her involvement at St. Juliana’s, Kathryn has felt embraced by the ongoing supportive and caring community here. As a RCIA member she is learning more about Catholicism, is excited about her upcoming Baptism at the Easter Vigil, and hopes to be an active member of the parish in the future.

RCIA Elect of the Week

2010-02-21T12:02:00.000-08:00

Richard Pollard

Richard has been married to Simone for 43 years, and they have 3 children and 7 grandchildren, all of them baptized in the Catholic Church. He expects them all to come, even from Ohio and Texas, to the Easter Vigil, which says something about the importance of this event in their family.

Why now? After attending Catholic services for many years Richard realizes that something has been missing due to his failure to make a commitment earlier in his life. Now is the time, as he says, “to solidify my spiritual journey.” He has been University Librarian at CSUF for 22 years, has a passion for information and maps, and finds this to be an exciting time in his profession with electronic-based systems of information transfer. Richard and Simone appreciate St. Juliana’s welcoming environment and look forward to connecting more with the people in the parish.

The RCIA Journey

2010-02-21T12:00:00.000-08:00

On February 14 at 9 a.m. Mass the RCIA class of 2009/2010 participated in the Rite of Sending. As a parish faith community we supported our 11 catechumens and candidates as they prepared for the Rite of Election on Saturday, February 20, at St. Columban Church. On this date the bishop enrolled them as the ELECT to continue their journey to the sacraments of initiation. Their photos are posted in the church vestibule and we urge you to keep them in your prayers as they continue their faith journey to the Easter Vigil.

Adult Confirmation Classes

2010-01-10T19:11:00.000-08:00

If you are a baptized Catholic and are actively practicing your faith but have never celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation, contact Susan Lazuka at our parish office at 714-879-1965 now. Information is available on our upcoming 10-week Confirmation formation process. Classes begin soon. Confirmation date is May 8, 2010.

RCIA Elect & Candidates Discussion Topic

2009-09-24T11:54:00.000-07:00

March 9th
Second Scrutiny-The Man Born Blind

RCIA Team Leader - Barbara Dietterle

Rites of Welcome & Acceptance

2009-09-13T11:34:00.000-07:00

Our RCIA Inquirers will be making the decision to move forward in their journey as a Catechumen (not baptized) or Candidate (baptized Christian or Catholic) as we celebrate the Rites of Welcome & Acceptance next Sunday, September 20, during 9am Mass. The Gospel this weekend reads, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up the cross, and follow me.” The choice our Inquirers are making marks their “Exodus” from the Inquiry stage of RCIA into a new way of life and the next phases of RCIA - answering God’s call to follow Him.

Please pray for the 12 RCIA Inquirers (Linda Bibeau, Paul Franza, Marci Fuscardo, Crissy Gregory, Richard Pollard, Lindsay Ramirez, Luis Ramirez, Stephanie Radosta, Lorie Sanchez, Daniel Sanchez, Astrid Sanchez, and Kathryn Van Dijk) who will be called by name and welcomed into our community, the family of God, next weekend.