St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community

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1 St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community Ohio Ave (at Selby) Los Angeles, California (310) Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here Fourth Sunday of Easter May 15, 2011 He himself bore our sins in his body upon the cross, so that, free from sin, we might live for righteousness. 1 Peter 2:24a IN NEED OF A SHEPHERD For a while it was very fashionable to own pigs as pets. The publicity surrounding these creatures informed us that they were contrary to their popular image very clean animals, and also quite smart. Sad to say, sheep will most likely never enjoy this sort of domestic vogue. They are neither clean nor smart and are largely defenseless when left on their own, even in large numbers. The biblical image of us as the flock of sheep is not a particularly flattering one. Sheep without a shepherd are truly sad, because they most likely will perish either from their inability to fend for themselves or from their lack of defenses against predators. Placing ourselves in the heart of this unflattering image can reinforce our faith. Until we come to a profound realization of how much we need a shepherd, we cannot appreciate how deeply blessed we are to have been given a Shepherd, one who laid down his life for us and was raised to life eternal in the Spirit, so he might guide us and we might follow him in faith forever. Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. Mass Schedule Sunday Masses 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am 5:00 pm Saturday (one mass only) 5:00 pm Vigil Weekdays (Monday- Friday) Daily Masses are: 6:30 AM and 5:30 PM Reconciliation Thursday & Saturday 4:00-4:45 pm First Friday Exposition Oct May Only

2 Page 2 May The St. James Inn invites you to begin summer by celebrating White Sandy Beaches at our 2011 fund raiser on Saturday, June 11 at The Olympic Collection. Join us for a scintillating Saturday evening of fun, food, gaming, incredible auction selections, catching up with old friends and making new ones. All proceeds will benefit the St. James Inn, founded over 20 years ago through the vision of Fr. Pat Traynor, C.S.P., with the support of St. Paul the Apostle families. As a UCLA Medical Center chaplain, Fr. Pat observed people sleeping in the lobby of the hospital or in their cars because they could not afford to stay in a local hotel. St. James Inn, a tranquil home-away-from home, provides no-cost lodging for these patients and their families. Please visit for additional information. Vin Di Bona will be honored as the 2011 recipient of the Father Pat Traynor Award, recognizing exemplary service and commitment to others. Please join us to honor his commitment and many years of service to our community. For more details and to join us on Saturday, June 11 to support the outpatients and families who stay at St. James Inn, please contact Nicole Gaffney at or patti@stjamesinn.org. Invitations are available at the SPA Church Office. TODAY S READINGS First Reading All peoples called by God will receive the gift of the Spirit if they repent and are baptized (Acts 2:14a, 36-41). Psalm The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading Once we were like straying sheep; but now we have been returned to the shepherd, our guardian (1 Peter 2:20b-25). Gospel The shepherd leads the sheep out into pastures of abundant life (John 10:1-10). Summer Daily Mass Schedule will begin Monday May 22 due to Paulist Ordination in New York Monday Wed Friday 6:30 am Tues Thursday 5:30 pm The weekend schedule will stay the same "Every Window Tells a Story" Books Sales at the Masses on May 15th When was the last time you looked at our beautiful stained glass windows? Do you wonder who is in the third window on the east side or the first window on the west? Our FaithJustice Ministry has created a booklet entitled "Every Window Tells a Story" containing biographical sketches of each individual and gorgeous color photos of all. For a minimum donation of $5 to benefit the outreach programs of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community, a copy of this booklet can be yours to enjoy and treasure. Complimentary Valet Parking Sunday, May 15th 11:30 am Mass Valet Parking will be available At the Emerson Junior High Lot The Valet Entrance will be on Selby Ave Just south of the School Buildings

3 PAGE 3 May 15, 2011 Rev John Ardis, C.S.P Pastor jardis@sp-apostle.org Celeste Anlauf Director of Development canlauf@sp-apostle.org Mary Ann Bertolucci Ministry/Facilities mbertolucci@sp-apostle.org Sr. Stella Maria Enright, DMJ School Principal srstella@sp-apostle.org Claire Henning Pastoral Associate chenning@sp-apostle.org Irene Holly Director Children s Religious Ed iholly@sp-apostle.org Parish Office Hours Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Closed from 12:00 to 12:30 PM PARISH STAFF The Paulist Fathers Bridget Lander Teen Confirmation Coordinator blander@sp-apostle.org Lois Massey Business Operations lmassey@sp-apostle.org Barbara Murphy RCIA Director bmurphy@sp-apostle.org Rev Joseph Scott, C.S.P Associate Pastor jscott@sp-apostle.org Christopher Walker Director of Music cwlaudate@hotmail.com All Other Ministries SPA Church Office parishoffice@sp-apostle.org Priests in Residence Peter Abdella, C.S.P Ed Donovan, C.S.P Ivan Tou, C.S.P Ted Vierra, C.S.P Patrick Hensy, C.S.P Ed Wrobleski, C.S.P UCLA Catholic Center (310) Fr. Peter Abdella, C.S.P., Director Fr. Ivan Tou, C.S.P., Asst. Dir. UCLA Medical Center (310) Rev. Tom Clerkin, C.S.P., Chaplain Paulist Productions (310) Fr. Eric Andrews, C.S.P. President Community Gift Whatever you did for one of these least of these, you did for me. Mt 6:40 b Times are difficult for so many. The finance council and the parish staff have discussed how best the parish can respond to the increased need that we are experiencing through phone inquiries, walk-ins and the increased requests from various charitable agencies. Since September 2009, the parish has been giving 5% of the weekly collection to a charity. Parish Support Monthly Credit Cards: $49,915 Weekly Collection : 12,825 If you would like to assist St. Paul the Apostle Church in continuing its mission and receive a charitable income tax donation? Please consider making a difference at St. Paul's by donating a gift of securities or contact Celeste Anlauf, our parish Development Director at: Partners in Prayer Partners in Prayer, sponsored by St. Paul the Apostle Senior Ministry, seek to be of service by praying for others. Please call us with your prayer request and we will notify our circle of Prayer Partners. Calls may be made to: Maureen Morrissey (310) TOGETHER IN MISSION 2011 From God Comes My Hope. Psalm Goal is $128, The Together in Mission 2011 Campaign has begun, please take time to reflect on the materials you have received at home or the information in the pews. YOU ARE INVITED St. Paul s Donate Wine a Month Club Many thanks to all that have previously donated wine or monies in lieu to support our monthly communion needs of 2 cases of dry red wine. If you care to donate for the coming year, please send me an with which month you prefer to give and to allow for appropriate planning. I can be reached at DocHillary@aol.com Your generosity and thoughtfulness is most appreciated. Thanks You Tony Haworth Liturgy Council

4 Page 4 May 15, 2011 Mass Intentions Saturday, May 14, :00 PM Juan Manuel Orozco Sunday, May 15, :30 AM Michael Cartusciello, Sr. 9:30 AM Bill McWeeney 11:30 AM All Current and Former SPA School Families 5:00 PM Nancy Bookmyer Monday, May 16, :30 AM Vincent Vescio 5:30 PM Anna Giavana Bianchi Tuesday, May 17, :30 AM Robert Francis 5:30 PM Eden Miranda Wednesday, May 18, :30 AM Maria Macias In Thanksgiving 5:30 PM Richard Langan Thursday, May 19, :30 AM Angela Makabali 5:30 PM Maria Macias In Thanksgiving Friday, May 20, :30 AM Carol Rice and Kate Stone 5:30 PM Maria Macias In Thanksgiving Saturday, May 21, :00 PM In Thanksgiving for Kidney Donor Sunday, May 22, :30 AM Michael Cartusciello, Sr. 9:30 AM Rose Fox Noll 11:30 AM Mary Marks 5:00 PM Sr. Margaret Rose Welch, IHM We Pray for * Teddi Schumann, Ella Alexander, Stella Dunbar, Louise Taylor, Carole Paulson, Lucy Gervasio, Gerald Guess, Esperanza Villejas, Nancy Vondrasek, Elizabeth McDonald, Phillip McDonald, Sally Burge Newman, Helen Lamm, Jack Healy, Mary Elizabeth Conner, Pamela Marks, Virginia Leanas, Lucy Shiffrin, Dezie Morals, Tom Vaughn, August Liebelt Deceased Mary Borkovich (mother of Paul), Patrick Ryan (father of Chris and Kevin Ryan), Gertude Goldberg, Anita Valente, Declan Hubert How can I have a name added to the prayers of the faithful? You can call the parish office anytime (310) If you do not reach anyone, you can press 8 and leave a message in the general mailbox. You can also parishoffice@sp-apostle.org *Please let us know about the conditions of those we are praying for. We will keep/remove their names as requested after the first few weeks. Mass Times Sunday Masses (7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am 5:00 pm) Saturday (one mass only) 5:00 pm Vigil Weekdays (Monday- Friday) 6:30 am & 5:30 pm Reconciliation Thursday & Saturday 4:00 4:45 pm Holy Hour Thursday from 6:00-7:00pm (immediately following the 5:30 mass) Join us for this Hour of Power, as we pray the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and personal meditation with Our Lord. Sitting before the Blessed Sacrament is like sitting in the sun. You absorb Grace in the same way you absorb the sun s rays. You don t see the changes taking place, but when you go home after a day at the beach, the color of your skin has changed. It s the same way with the Blessed Sacrament. After sitting in His Presence for a while, the complexion of your soul will change. Come, and be transformed. First Friday Adoration Every First Friday from 3:00-5:00pm Benediction at 5pm followed by mass at 5:30. Jesus made 12 promises to St. Margaret Mary for all those who would honor Him for at least one hour on First Fridays. Some include; establishing peace in their families; showering down abundant blessings on all their undertakings; consoling them in their difficulties; giving priests the power to touch hearts; and finding in His Heart a boundless ocean of mercy. Partners in Prayer is sponsored by St. Paul the Apostle Senior Ministry, seek to be of service by praying for others. Please call us with your prayer request and we will notify our circle of Prayer Partners. Calls may be made to: Maureen Morrissey (310) Prayer For Our Military Almighty Father, Creator of Humankind, and author of peace BLESS and safeguard the members of our armed forces and all who find themselves in harm s way. Be their protector and bring them safely home. BLESS our military and civilian personnel who have been injured in service to our country. May they experience your firm support, gentle love, and compassionate healing. BLESS all who have died in defense of our freedoms. Grant them eternal rest in you. BLESS their family members who have been left behind. Be their constant companion and strength. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. AMEN

5 Page 5 May 15, 2011 How Does a Person Become Catholic? (RCIA) RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Please join us on Wednesday evenings in the Multi-purpose room at 7:30 pm as we journey through the faith together. Contact Barbara Murphy, RCIA Director at or bmurphy@sp-apostle.org Family Grade Liturgies The remaining family liturgy is the 2nd grade Sunday June 12th at the 9:30 Faith Sharing Men s and Women s RCIA for Children The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children. beginning at age 8yrs, who have not been baptized or made their First Communion, meet on Sunday mornings after the 9:30AM mass with their parents. Contact Irene Holly at or iholly@sp-apostle.org for more information." Children s Religious Education (CCD) Please call Irene Holly, Director, for more information at: or iholly@sp-apostle.org Classes are held Wednesday afternoon from 3:45 to 5:15PM. Teen Confirmation For information on Confirmation please contact, Bridget Lander, Confirmation Coordinator. blander@spapostle.org Sandwich Builders 7:00 8:00 PM in the JCPC spasandwichbuilders@gmail.com ** Men s Faith Sharing Weds at 7:30 a.m. in the MPR room. ** Women s Faith Sharing Tuesday at 8:05 am in the MPR Young Adults Ministry SPAYAM meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul s. All are welcome! Bring your faith, your friends, and questions! YoungAdultsMinistrySPA@gmail.com Community Job Support St Paul The Apostle Catholic Community s job support group restarts on Thurs. April 28th to assist people seeking employment. It will meet s from 1:00 to 2:30:PM in the multipurpose room of the SPA church office. To reserve space or get more information, contact Charlie Healy a at or healy@gseis.ucla.edu. Baptism Prep Class The baptism preparation class is offer the first Weds of each month at 7:30 pm in the church class. Preregistration is not necessary. Toddler Group SPA Toddler Group meets on 10:00 am in the Multipurpose. Please Addy addy_cab@yahoo.com for information. The group meets on the same schedule as school. Coffee and Donuts - Coffee and Donuts are offered after the 9:30 am mass. Contact erind9@gmail.com Bible Study - Winter Session Monday Mornings 7:00 to 8:00 AM Multi-Purpose Room Repeated Friday Mornings 11:00 AM to 12:00 N Multi-Purpose Room. Business Development Network Are you a business professional who can give, and wants to receive, business referrals? For questions, contact Jay Spillane, (310) , jspillane@spillaneweingarten.com. Theology Connection: Connecting Faith & Life next meeting is Tuesday, June 7 at the Coffee Connection, 3838 Centinela Blvd. (at Venice SE), LA, CA The speaker is Dr. James Walter, Bioethist, Loyola Marymount University speaking about "The Catholic Position on Beginning of Life Issues with focus on Reproduction" Free Parking! Corner Centinela and Venice, overflow ½ block south at Centinela and Pacific. No reservations needed. There is no fee; donations gratefully accepted. Contact Barbara Murphy at bmurphy@spapostle.org for more information or to get on our list. SENIORS MINISTRY The Many Faces of Mary. Mary has many faces faces that reflect the many cultures that venerate her. Join us on Wednesday, May 18, at 10:30 AM, in the Church for a presentation by Father Deacon Nicholas Denysenko, PhD a deacon in the Orthodox Church of America and assistant professor of liturgy at LMU. Dr. Denysenko will present his thoughts on the role of Mary in both the Western and Eastern Christianity and examine the similarities between both traditions in venerating Mary and discuss the subtle differences in our understanding of Mary and her son. For complete details, see Seniors Newsletter at the church entrances. Book Club... The Book Club meets on the first Friday of the month in the MPR from 9 to 10:30 am. Join us for stimulating and thoughtful discussion of current bestsellers and classics. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact Mary at For the June 3rd book club, the members have chosen ot read Brutal Telling by Louise Penny. SPA s Social Group meets in the Multipurpose Room, from 12:00-2:30 PM, on the 1 st and 3 rd Mondays of each month. Come join us Monday, May 16, 2011, for lively conversation, friendship, refreshments, and more as we play Bingo. New Members are welcome. For information, call Eva

6 Page 6 May 15, 2011 Readings for the weekend of May 22nd, 2011 Reading 1 Acts 6:1-7 As the number of disciples continued to grow, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. So the Twelve called together the community of the disciples and said, It is not right for us to neglect the word of God to serve at table. Brothers, select from among you seven reputable men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint to this task, whereas we shall devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word. The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the Holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They presented these men to the apostles who prayed and laid hands on them. The word of God continued to spread, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly; even a large group of priests were becoming obedient to the faith. Reading 2 1 Pt 2:4-9 Beloved: Come to him, a living stone, rejected by human beings but chosen and precious in the sight of God, and, like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it says in Scripture: Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion, a cornerstone, chosen and precious, and whoever believes in it shall not be put to shame. Therefore, its value is for you who have faith, but for those without faith: The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone, and A stone that will make people stumble, and a rock that will make them fall. They stumble by disobeying the word, as is their destiny. You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may announce the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. THE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS CHOIR PRESENTS SCHUBERT'S "Mass in G major", D. 167 and MOZART'S "Vesperae Solennes de Confessore", K. 229 with chamber orchestra and soloists: Pamela Maran, soprano; Leslie Inman, alto; Cesareo Perez, Tenor; Edward Levy, bass SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 4 p.m. St. Alban's Church 580 Hilgard Ave Los Angeles, CA Advance tickers $15.00, ordered by June 6 Tickets at the door: $20.00 Student rush: $8.00 Group rates available For more information, contact UCC: or hinnebug@ucla.edu Gospel Jn 14:1-12 Jesus said to his disciples: Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be. Where I am going you know the way. Thomas said to him, Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way? Jesus said to him, AI am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on you do know him and have seen him. Philip said to him, Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us. Jesus said to him, Have I been with you for so long a time and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, Show us the Father? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on my own. The Father who dwells in me is doing his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else, believe because of the works themselves. Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these, because I am going to the Father. SPECIAL PRESENTATION by Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J. The University Catholic Center is bringing gang-expert, Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ, to Northwest Campus Auditorium at UCLA on Tuesday, May 24th at 7 pm for a talk entitled, "The Power of Boundless Compassion." Author of the acclaimed book, "Tattoos on the Heart," Fr. Greg or G-Dog as he s called has for twenty years run Homeboy Industries, a gang-intervention program in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of East L.A. He s a terrific, inspiring speaker, and if you ve never heard him, this night is NOT TO BE MISSED!!! Parking is available on campus at nearby Sunset Village facility. For more information, please contact Jessica at the UCC at (310) Extra Bases Baseball Camp Summer Camp Fall/Winter/Spring Clinics Private Lessons Small Group & Team Workouts For more information call: (310) or go to: