Volunteer Opportunities 
• Join in sponsoring a Parent Lunch or Event Reception
• Take photos
• Help before-during-after an athletic event
• Host weekenders
Photos this week of students sharing in the abbey’s liturgical life are provided by Mr. Rick Belcher.
The “Easter Angelus” Regina Caeli
V. Queen of heaven, rejoice, alleluia.
R. For He Whom you were worthy to bear, alleluia.
V. Has risen as He foretold, alleluia.
R. Pray for us to God, alleluia.
V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.
R. For the Lord has indeed risen, alleluia.
Let us pray: O God, You gave joy to the whole world through the resurrection of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Grant, we ask You, that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Meet the Teachers Sunday, April 18th
a face-to-face between parents, their son, and the teachers.Time: Freshmen 6:30 pm; Sophomores 6:50 pm; Juniors 7:15 pm; Seniors 7:40 pm.
Begin: in the parking lot near the library where Fr. Gabriel will distribute name tags,
Continue: the yellow classroom and the recreation room.
End: Behind the school for a reception.
Note: Three minute timeframe. If parents have more than one student attending, the conference is "private"
and the other son should wait for his turn to lead his presentation about his learning.
The objective is to have your son demonstrate what academic skills he has developed this year. He will
• Tell you the strategies/steps to took to achieve the classroom goals he established last September;
• Tell you what he will be doing in the fourth quarter to finish his year well.
Your role as a parent is to
• Listen to son when he speaks about his accomplishments in each of his classes;
• Briefly confirm (or correct). not more than one or two sentences
• Send a note to your son during the week which encourages him to pray and work hard. Praise. Encourage. Exhort. Love.
We’ll see you on Sunday!
Third Quarter Honor Roll, first draft
First Honors94% and Above
Joshua Aaker
Jonathan Bonello
Matthew Brooks
Adrian Chavez
Peter Goodwin
Anthony Guerra
Nicholas Hanson
Jay Hipolito
Luke Holbach
James Howard
Alan Le
Marc LeMire
Edward Lim
Don Nguyen
Thomas Nguyen
Hieu Pham
Joseph Porretta
Marco Saglietto
Brian Schardt
Scott Schardt
David Suh
Joseph Terlisner
James Tran
John Tran
Second Honors88% - 93%
Brendan Bowe
Jacob Holke
Vincent Lu
Spencer Manson
Brian Nguyen
Michael Porretta
Joseph Rivero
Tuyen Vu
Athletics This Week
Saturday, April 17th: STM baseball vs. Avalon @ STM; 11:30 a.m.
Homily of the Week by fr. Benedict Solomon, O.Praem.
Among other things, fr. Benedict teaches scripture at the Prep School.
“Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in morning, while it was still dark.” Last night we heard the words from Genesis- “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” There was darkness over the whole world- and then God said-“let there be light.”
In the Gospel of St. John we see something similar. “In the beginning- was the Word. He is the true light who gives light to everyone- yet the world did not recognize him. That light shines in the darkness, yet the darkness has not overcome it.”
In the day man is awake and observes creation, he learns truth. At night, man sleeps and is shut off from the world. In the new creation man is recreated in the image of Jesus Christ. The light is the Divine Word and this light enters man’s mind and heart and moves him to believe.
Nicodemus came to Jesus by night, because his mind was darkened and without understanding. In the forming of creation, the Spirit hovered over the waters. In the New Creation the Spirit descends upon the Apostles to teach them all things and enable them to spread the Gospel to the entire World.
St. Mary Magdalene came to the tomb while it was still dark. When she saw that Jesus was not there, her mind was also in darkness. She did not remember that Jesus said he was going to rise from the dead. Peter and John went also, and their minds were in darkness, for they did not understand that Jesus was to rise from the Dead.
John saw the shroud, but only when they see the cloth that veiled the face of our Lord, was the veil from their eyes removed. They saw the cloth rolled up separately and they knew that Jesus wasn’t taken away, but He had risen. So they saw and believed.
Even when Christ was there and told them he would rise they did not understand. They did not stay awake and pray at night in the Garden. So they remained in that dark night. Jesus wants to enlighten our minds and move our hearts.
Every Sunday celebrates Easter. Perhaps on Sundays we should, instead of going to the beach, where the sun shines on things it should not, or in front of the TV or computer, where the information clutters rather than enlightens our minds;
Perhaps we should rest in the presence of Christ, whose rays are warmer than the sun, and in front of the word of God- the inexhaustible Divine truth which enlightens our minds.
St. Paul says; “If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above...Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
We should rest in God then, reflecting on the entire order of creation and salvation history; Or maybe spreading that light, which is Christ, to others. And “When Christ your life appears, then you will appear with him in glory. To Him be all glory and honor and praise forever. Amen.
In publishing this homily, we hope to share a portion of the spiritual treasure by which the students are enriched every day. However, this homily may not be reproduced by the parents or friends of St. Michael’s without written permission of the author.
Prayer Requests
• Mr. Mark McCormick who recovers from injuries.
• Bishop Norman McFarland, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Orange, who is hospitalized.
• Mrs. Harriet Nordeck, one time teacher at St. Michael’s, who is close to death.
• St. Michael’s older priests and those who care for them
• Those who suffer in the current economic crisis.
• Those who are in the armed forces.
• Join in sponsoring a Parent Lunch or Event Reception
• Take photos
• Help before-during-after an athletic event
• Host weekenders
Photos this week of students sharing in the abbey’s liturgical life are provided by Mr. Rick Belcher.
The “Easter Angelus” Regina Caeli
V. Queen of heaven, rejoice, alleluia.
R. For He Whom you were worthy to bear, alleluia.
V. Has risen as He foretold, alleluia.
R. Pray for us to God, alleluia.
V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.
R. For the Lord has indeed risen, alleluia.
Let us pray: O God, You gave joy to the whole world through the resurrection of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Grant, we ask You, that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Meet the Teachers Sunday, April 18th
a face-to-face between parents, their son, and the teachers.Time: Freshmen 6:30 pm; Sophomores 6:50 pm; Juniors 7:15 pm; Seniors 7:40 pm.
Begin: in the parking lot near the library where Fr. Gabriel will distribute name tags,
Continue: the yellow classroom and the recreation room.
End: Behind the school for a reception.
Note: Three minute timeframe. If parents have more than one student attending, the conference is "private"
and the other son should wait for his turn to lead his presentation about his learning.
The objective is to have your son demonstrate what academic skills he has developed this year. He will
• Tell you the strategies/steps to took to achieve the classroom goals he established last September;
• Tell you what he will be doing in the fourth quarter to finish his year well.
Your role as a parent is to
• Listen to son when he speaks about his accomplishments in each of his classes;
• Briefly confirm (or correct). not more than one or two sentences
• Send a note to your son during the week which encourages him to pray and work hard. Praise. Encourage. Exhort. Love.
We’ll see you on Sunday!
Third Quarter Honor Roll, first draft
First Honors94% and Above
Joshua Aaker
Jonathan Bonello
Matthew Brooks
Adrian Chavez
Peter Goodwin
Anthony Guerra
Nicholas Hanson
Jay Hipolito
Luke Holbach
James Howard
Alan Le
Marc LeMire
Edward Lim
Don Nguyen
Thomas Nguyen
Hieu Pham
Joseph Porretta
Marco Saglietto
Brian Schardt
Scott Schardt
David Suh
Joseph Terlisner
James Tran
John Tran
Second Honors88% - 93%
Brendan Bowe
Jacob Holke
Vincent Lu
Spencer Manson
Brian Nguyen
Michael Porretta
Joseph Rivero
Tuyen Vu
Athletics This Week
Saturday, April 17th: STM baseball vs. Avalon @ STM; 11:30 a.m.
Homily of the Week by fr. Benedict Solomon, O.Praem.
Among other things, fr. Benedict teaches scripture at the Prep School.
“Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in morning, while it was still dark.” Last night we heard the words from Genesis- “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” There was darkness over the whole world- and then God said-“let there be light.”
In the Gospel of St. John we see something similar. “In the beginning- was the Word. He is the true light who gives light to everyone- yet the world did not recognize him. That light shines in the darkness, yet the darkness has not overcome it.”
In the day man is awake and observes creation, he learns truth. At night, man sleeps and is shut off from the world. In the new creation man is recreated in the image of Jesus Christ. The light is the Divine Word and this light enters man’s mind and heart and moves him to believe.
Nicodemus came to Jesus by night, because his mind was darkened and without understanding. In the forming of creation, the Spirit hovered over the waters. In the New Creation the Spirit descends upon the Apostles to teach them all things and enable them to spread the Gospel to the entire World.
St. Mary Magdalene came to the tomb while it was still dark. When she saw that Jesus was not there, her mind was also in darkness. She did not remember that Jesus said he was going to rise from the dead. Peter and John went also, and their minds were in darkness, for they did not understand that Jesus was to rise from the Dead.
John saw the shroud, but only when they see the cloth that veiled the face of our Lord, was the veil from their eyes removed. They saw the cloth rolled up separately and they knew that Jesus wasn’t taken away, but He had risen. So they saw and believed.
Even when Christ was there and told them he would rise they did not understand. They did not stay awake and pray at night in the Garden. So they remained in that dark night. Jesus wants to enlighten our minds and move our hearts.
Every Sunday celebrates Easter. Perhaps on Sundays we should, instead of going to the beach, where the sun shines on things it should not, or in front of the TV or computer, where the information clutters rather than enlightens our minds;
Perhaps we should rest in the presence of Christ, whose rays are warmer than the sun, and in front of the word of God- the inexhaustible Divine truth which enlightens our minds.
St. Paul says; “If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above...Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
We should rest in God then, reflecting on the entire order of creation and salvation history; Or maybe spreading that light, which is Christ, to others. And “When Christ your life appears, then you will appear with him in glory. To Him be all glory and honor and praise forever. Amen.
In publishing this homily, we hope to share a portion of the spiritual treasure by which the students are enriched every day. However, this homily may not be reproduced by the parents or friends of St. Michael’s without written permission of the author.
Prayer Requests
• Mr. Mark McCormick who recovers from injuries.
• Bishop Norman McFarland, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Orange, who is hospitalized.
• Mrs. Harriet Nordeck, one time teacher at St. Michael’s, who is close to death.
• St. Michael’s older priests and those who care for them
• Those who suffer in the current economic crisis.
• Those who are in the armed forces.
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