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 Services and Community Events A department of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, the Catholic Deaf Community is dedicated to ministry with Deaf Catholics and their families. We are available to parishes, their ministers, catechists, educators and parishioners working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing members. We are happy to assist you with obtaining interpreters for your parish needs (weddings, baptisms, etc.). The cost of interpreters is between you and the interpreter who is hired by you. Our office staff is fluent in ASL (American Sign Language) and sensitive to the unique needs and experiences of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Catholics. In addition, staff is fluent in Spanish. Besides our numerous ministry services we offer assistance, resources and training for parish personnel working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing members. Our support services include community workshops, home and institutional visitations, individual and family support, referrals, advocacy and limited social services. We provide Limited assistance with Immigration issues and related paperwork and we make referrals to Catholic Charities of Orange County for in-depth assistance.
Christmas Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24th, Deaf Evening Mass (time TBA) Sunday, May 7th, 2006, following our Sunday Deaf Mass- Mary’s Dance, Mary’s May Crowning and social. All are welcomed. Sunday, May 21st, 2006, First Holy Communion Mass for the Deaf at 12:45 pm Community Events ASL Summer Workshops to be held Tuesday Evenings beginning June 14th and Saturday Mornings (classifiers and numbering) beginning June 11th . Classes will be held at the Catholic Deaf Center located at 1800 East McFadden Ave., Suite 130, Santa Ana, CA. For more information contact AnnualSummerWksp@aol.com. Wednesday, June 22, 2005 6:30pm Catholic Family Night at the Angels Stadium. Get your tickets from the Catholic Deaf Center and join us. July 1- July 8th, 2005 ICDA-US Conference 2005 The International Catholic Deaf Association will host it’s 3rd Biennial Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For more information e-mail: jrmuehlback@aol.com or red66sue@wi.rr.com. Save the date! Monday, July 18th , the Catholic Deaf Community will have a special OPEN HOUSE from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. We would love to have all our associates and friends stop by for a cup of cheer. Come see our new offices and meet old friends. We are looking forward to sharing our home with you. July 23rd, 2005 is our 3rd Annual Catholic Deaf Community Picnic at Mission Viejo Lake in Mission Viejo. All are welcome but reservations are a must. You may rsvp via e-mail at: cwild@rcbo.org For more information and directions please contact the Catholic Deaf Center. Sunday, Sept. 18th, 2005 is the 1st day of our Catholic Religious Education program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children from pre-school through high school. Classes are held at St. Juliana’s Catholic Church from 10:30 am to 12:15 pm. We are also beginning a 1st Holy Communion class for Deaf and HOH teens to be offered weekly at the Catholic Deaf Center. To register your child(ren) or get more information please contact our Catholic Deaf Center. January 13th – 18th , 2006 National Catholic Office of the Deaf Pastoral Week, Albuquerque, NM. Contact NCOD for more information at ncod@erols.com or go to their website: www.ncod.org Electronic Income Tax Services "VITA" are offered FREE from January 21st to April 15th , 2006. Assistance is available on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and Wednesday evenings from 6 pm to 9 pm by appointment (no walk-ins on Wednesdays). Coming! DEAF PILGRIMAGE: Medjugorje Pilgrimage planned especially for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with Interpreters and Deaf Spiritual Director: Deacon Patrick Graybill. Dates: June 23th to July 2, 2006. We will be in Medjugorje during the 25th Anniversary of our Blessed Mother’s first Apparitions. For more information e-mail: cwild@rcbo.org
www.ncod.org - Website for the National Catholic Office of the Deaf in Maryland E-MAIL: cwild@rcbo.org - Consuelo Wild is the Western Regional Representative on the Board of Directors for the National Catholic Office of the Deaf. www.socalcatholicinterpreters.org - This is a group of Catholic Interpreters who meet monthly throughout So. Calif. to discuss religious sign language and liturgy issues. The De Sales Center, Brooklyn, MI offers a variety of youth and family activities for those with Deaf and HOH members. Thinking of a vocation to the priesthood? Deaf candidates are invited to inquire for more information. Learn more by going to their website: www.desales.org E-MAIL: tomcoughlin@juno.com - Fr. Tom Coughlin is Director for Vocations to the priesthood and religious life for Deaf men and women. Contact Fr. Tom for further information. International Catholic Deaf Association, President – Peter Noyes at e-mail: Pnoyes@aol.com Catholic Ministry Formation Program for the Deaf: a four year, once a month program for Deaf and HOH interested in becoming specialized ministers in their church. – Contact :Coordinator - Sr. Alverna Hollis at email: ahollis@rachchicago.org
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