Men’s Ministry: Holy and Happy Hour
We are inviting all men to join our quarterly Holy and Happy Hour. Our evening will begin at 6:00pm with a Holy Hour of Eucharistic exposition, adoration, and benediction. Following the Holy Hour at 7:00 pm, stick around for fellowship, light snacks, and lively conversation.
Men’s Ministry: Holy and Happy Hour
We are inviting all men to join our quarterly Holy and Happy Hour. Our evening will begin at 6:00pm with a Holy Hour of Eucharistic exposition, adoration, and benediction. Following the Holy Hour at 7:00 pm, stick around for fellowship, light snacks, and lively conversation.
Men’s Ministry: Holy and Happy Hour
We are inviting all men to join our quarterly Holy and Happy Hour. Our evening will begin at 6:00pm with a Holy Hour of Eucharistic exposition, adoration, and benediction. Following the Holy Hour at 7:00 pm, stick around for fellowship, light snacks, and lively conversation.
Pentecost (Whitsun) Ember Days
Ember Days follow an ancient practice of the church to pray for vocations to the priesthood. May 22, 24 and 25 are Pentecost Ember Days this year. Please pray for all of our seminarians as they continue to respond to God's call and for those men who will be beginning formation this fall. The prayer flyer below is provided for your use throughout the year.
Prayer for Embertide
O ALMIGHTY God, look mercifully upon the world, redeemed by the blood of thy dear Son, and incline the hearts of all whom thou dost call to offer themselves for the sacred ministry of thy Church; that there may never be wanting a supply of fit persons to preach thy Word, and dispense thy holy Sacraments; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Summer [Pentecost] Embers
The Ember Friday abstinence from meat is dispensed for the Summer Embers, since it always falls during the celebratory Octave of Pentecost.
The Ember days date back to the early Church. Pope Callistus (217-222) ordered the observance of a thrice annual fast over against the pagan Roman seasonal rituals of the time. By the time of Pope Gelasius, (492-496), there were four such times in the liturgical year, which harkens to the Old Testament practice of fasting four times a year: “Thus says the Lord of hosts: The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be seasons of joy and gladness, and cheerful festivals for the house of Judah: therefore love truth and peace.” ~ Zachariah 8:19
It was Pope Gelasius, too, who seems to have begun the practice of conferring Holy Orders on the Saturdays of Embertide. Thus, these became times of prayer not only for the physical harvest of the fields, but also for a plentiful spiritual harvest of vocations.
Collects for Vocations on Saturday Embers:
For those to be ordained:
ALMIGHTY God, the giver of all good gifts, who of thy divine providence hast appointed divers Orders in thy Church: give thy grace, we humbly beseech thee, to all who are (now) called to any office and ministry for thy people; and so fill them with the truth of thy doctrine and clothe them with holiness of life, that they may faithfully serve before thee, to the glory of thy great Name and for the benefit of thy holy Church; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
For the choice of fit persons for the ordained ministry:
O GOD, who didst lead thy holy Apostles to ordain ministers in every place: grant that thy Church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, may choose suitable men for the ministry of Word and Sacrament, and may uphold them in their work for the extension of thy kingdom; through him who is the Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
For all Christians in their vocation:
ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of thy faithful people is governed and sanctified: receive our supplications and prayers, which we offer before thee for all members of thy holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and godly serve thee; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
As hurricane season approaches, and as summer’s heat affects us all, here are some prayers for fair weather from the Divine Worship: Daily Office
For Seasonable Weather
O GOD, heavenly Father, who through thy Son Jesus Christ hast promised to them that seek first thy kingdom and righteousness all things necessary to their bodily sustenance: Send us, we beseech thee, such seasonable weather that we may receive the fruits of the earth to our comfort and to thy honour; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
In Time of Excessive Rain and Floods
ALMIGHTY and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech thee, of thy great goodness, to restrain those immoderate rains, wherewith thou hast afflicted us. And we pray thee to send us such seasonable weather, that the earth may, in due time, yield her increase for our use and benefit; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Thanksgiving For Deliverance from Peril
ALMIGHTY God, who art a strong tower of defence unto thy servants in the time of trouble: We yield thee praise and hearty thanks for our deliverance from the dangers which lately encompassed us (and for thy gracious gift of peace). We confess that it is thy goodness alone that hath preserved us; and we beseech thee still to continue thy mercies towards us, that we may always acknowledge thee as our Saviour and mighty Deliverer; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Thanksgiving For Favourable Weather
O LORD God, who hast in thy mercy relieved and comforted thy servants by a seasonable change of weather: We yield thee hearty thanks for this thy goodness towards us, beseeching thee to give us grace to use all thy mercies to the honour and glory of thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For Rain
O GOD, heavenly Father, who by thy Son Jesus Christ hast promised to all those who seek thy kingdom, and the righteousness thereof, all things necessary to their bodily sustenance: Send us, we beseech thee, in this our necessity, such moderate rain and showers, that we may receive the fruits of the earth to our comfort, and to thy honour; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Thanksgiving For Rain
O GOD, our heavenly Father, by whose gracious providence the former and the latter rain descend upon the earth, that it may bring forth fruit for the use of man: We give thee humble thanks that it hath pleased thee to send us rain to our great comfort, and to the glory of thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Ascension of the Lord (Solemnity)
Holy Day of Obligation
Join us in celebrating Ascension Thursday in the Queen of Life Chapel.
Theology on Tap OC - Boys to Men: The Wisdom of Fathers
At Theology on Tap - Orange County, we feature a speaker about anything Catholic in a Catholic-owned brewery, Brewheim. Our monthly event is open to the public and to all ages.
Come and join us to learn more how the Gospel transforms every single aspect of our life, meet new friends, and build real communities centered on Jesus Christ.
Rogation Days
Rogation Days are the three weekdays before the celebration of Ascension Day.
Gianna Club: Impromptu Coffee + Conversation
Happy Spring, Ladies!
We're working on some new Gianna events for the year. But first, we're hosting an impromptu gathering for "coffee" and conversation. Please come to enjoy each other's company and hear about what we're planning for the next few months.
Theology on Tap OC - A Street Evangelist Walks into a Bar…
We feature a speaker about anything Catholic in a Catholic-owned brewery, Brewheim. Our monthly event is open to all ages. Come and join us to learn more how the Gospel transforms every single aspect of our life, meet new friends, and build real communities centered on Jesus Christ.
The Solemn Vigil of Easter
Holy Day of Obligation
Join us on this Holy Saturday for the Easter Vigil in the Queen of Life Chapel. Please note that the Easter Vigil will begin at sunset.
Good Friday - The Passion and Death of Our Lord
Holy Day of Obligation
Join us on Friday in Holy Week for the celebration of the Passion and Death of Our Lord in the Queen of Life Chapel at 3PM. The celebration consists of three parts: the Liturgy of the Word, the Adoration of the Cross, and Holy Communion.
Maundy Thursday - Mass of the Lord's Supper
Holy Day of Obligation
Join us on Thursday in Holy Week for the Mass of the Lord's Supper in the Queen of Life Chapel
Palm Sunday - Second Sunday in Passiontide
St. John’s will be offering a single Mass for Palm Sunday at 10:00am. We will meet at the main entrance to the Busch Firm and process around the building to begin the liturgy. Palms will be distributed as we remember Our Lord's triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
Men’s Ministry: Holy and Happy Hour
We are inviting all men to join our Holy and Happy Hour. Our evening will begin at 6:00pm with a Holy Hour of Eucharistic exposition, adoration, and benediction. Following the Holy Hour at 7:00 pm, stick around for fellowship, light snacks, and lively conversation.
Theology on Tap OC - Withdraw into the Wilderness
We feature a speaker about anything Catholic in a Catholic-owned brewery, Brewheim. Our monthly event is open to all ages. Come and join us to learn more how the Gospel transforms every single aspect of our life, meet new friends, and build real communities centered on Jesus Christ.
Men’s Ministry: Holy and Happy Hour
We are inviting all men to join our monthly Holy and Happy Hour. Our evening will begin at 6:00pm with a Holy Hour of Eucharistic exposition, adoration, and benediction. Following the Holy Hour at 7:00 pm, stick around for fellowship, light snacks, and lively conversation.
Lenten Ember Days
The Lenten Ember days have a penitential character and Lent Ember Wednesday and Saturday are fast days, while Lent Ember Friday is a day of both fasting and abstinence from meat. Please especially keep the Church's vocations to religious life and Holy Orders in your prayers on these days.
Ash Wednesday
Holy Day of Obligation
February 22 is Ash Wednesday. St. John Henry Newman will be offering Mass that evening in the Queen of Life Chapel
Theology on Tap OC - Sheep Among Wolves: Wise as Serpents, Gentle as Doves
We feature a speaker about anything Catholic in a Catholic-owned brewery, Brewheim. Our monthly event is open to all ages. Come and join us to learn more how the Gospel transforms every single aspect of our life, meet new friends, and build real communities centered on Jesus Christ.
Christmas Party
St. John's will be hosting a Potluck Christmas Party at the Jordan household in Laguna Beach. Be ready to join around the Jordan family piano to sing Christmas Carols and Christmas Hymns.
Click on the button below R.S.V.P. to Marian Jordan and let her know what dish you will be bringing.
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
Holy Day of Obligation - Mass on the Day
St. John’s will only by offering a single Mass at 10AM on Christmas Day.
The Vigil of the Nativity
Holy Day of Obligation - Vigil Mass
Alternatively, St. John’s will be offering a Mass on the Day at 10AM December 25.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Holy Day of Obligation for the 4th Sunday of Advent
Masses for the Solemnity of the Nativity of our Lord will be offered later in the day at 4PM (Vigil Mass) and 10AM on Christmas Day
Vigil Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
Alternatively, St. John’s will be offering a single 10AM Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent on Sunday, Dec 24.
Gaudete Sunday - Eucharistic Procession
Following the 11AM Mass on Gaudete Sunday, we will be doing a Eucharistic Procession.
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Holy Day of Obligation
December 8 is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. St. John Henry Newman will be offering Mass that evening in the Queen of Life Chapel
Theology on Tap OC - December
At Theology on Tap - Orange County, we feature a speaker about anything Catholic and Christian in a Catholic-owned brewery, Brewheim. Our monthly event is open to the public and to all ages.
Come and join us to learn more how the Gospel transforms every single aspect of our life, meet new friends, and build real communities centered on Jesus Christ.
Theology on Tap OC - November
At Theology on Tap - Orange County, we feature a speaker about anything Catholic and Christian in a Catholic-owned brewery, Brewheim. Our monthly event is open to the public and to all ages.
Come and join us to learn more how the Gospel transforms every single aspect of our life, meet new friends, and build real communities centered on Jesus Christ.
Solemnity of All Saints
St. John’s will be celebrating the Solemnity of All Saints at the Queen of Life Chapel. This Solemnity is one of the six annual Holy Days of Obligation. Please join us!
St. John's Patronal Feast Day
It's going to be a great celebration! Please save the date of Sunday, October 15 for our annual celebration of our patron, St. John Henry Newman. We will have a single 10:00am Mass which will be celebrated in the Solemn Ordinariate Form. Our parish will welcome Deacon Keith Way for this wonderful event.
After Mass, we will hold our traditional Parish Picnic Potluck!
Theology on Tap OC - Homelessness, Mental Health, and Healing
At Theology on Tap - Orange County, we feature a speaker about anything Catholic and Christian in a Catholic-owned brewery, Brewheim. Our monthly event is open to the public and to all ages.
Come and join us to learn more how the Gospel transforms every single aspect of our life, meet new friends, and build real communities centered on Jesus Christ.