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 Third Sunday of Easter May 8, 2011 You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence. Acts 2:28 GOD S PLAN Saint Peter speaks to us twice today. In the first reading, we hear an excerpt from his sermon on Pentecost; in the second, part of his first letter. Once a frightened, uneducated fisherman who often said just the wrong thing, now Peter is speaking what he knows to be true. Everything Jesus had said now makes sense. His death and rising were all part of God s plan, and our faith and hope can be centered on God. Today s Gospel tells the story of Jesus walk to Emmaus with two of the disciples. Frightened, sad, and confused, the two of them don t recognize Jesus, who tells them what we heard Peter say above: All this had to happen as part of God s plan. In the end, these disciples recognize Jesus as we are to recognize him in the breaking of the bread. 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: and 5:30 PM Reconciliation Thursday & Saturday 4:00-4:45 pm First Friday Exposition Oct May Only

2 Page 2 May 8, 2011 We have bread and wine. We need nothing more. -Judges 19:19 Today are the First Communion Celebrations for our 2nd grade children of the school and religious education.. People will ask me, Do you remember your first Communion? Yes! I remember it so vividly! The most vivid memory was the angels with beautiful wings that led the children to the altar to receive Jesus. When the angel took me by the hand to that huge impressive altar, I thought I was going to heaven to receive Jesus. When I received the Eucharist, the angel waiting smiled, then reverently took my hand and led me back to my pew. As a young girl my remembrance of the angel and receiving Jesus was etched on my mind forever. Jesus was real even if I didn t see him! It was like a heavenly dream! The angels were 8th grade girls dressed as angels with beautiful wings. My young mind believed them to be real angels. The disciples on the road to Emmaus did not recognize Jesus until he gave thanks for the bread and broke it that they realized it was Jesus. The children receiving Eucharist today cannot see Jesus directly but they can experience his presence in the elements of the shared Eucharist of bread and wine. The breaking of bread today invites us into communion with one another. TODAY S READINGS First Reading God has raised the crucified Jesus, who now pours forth the Holy Spirit upon us (Acts 2:14, 22-33). Psalm Lord, you will show us the path of life (Psalm 16). Second Reading Our faith and hope are in God who raised Jesus from the dead (1 Peter 1:17-21). Gospel Through his words and in the breaking of the bread, the risen Christ made himself known to two disciples on their way to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35). Imagine your guardian angel taking your hand and leading you to the table to share bread and wine with him and others. Though not seen directly, Jesus is present as he speaks to us through scripture and joins us at the table. May we recognize Jesus every time we join someone on a journey, every time we share a meal, and every time we take bread into our hands! Blessings, Irene Holly, Director of Children Religious Education 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 Sunday, May 15, :30 am Special Anniversary Mass followed by refreshments and school tours from 12:30 4:00 pm For more information contact Trish Cantillon trishcantillon@hotmail.com "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 Faith- Justice 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.

3 PAGE 3 May 8, 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 8, 2011 Mass Intentions Saturday, May 7, 2011 First Communions this Weekend 5:00 PM First Communicants Sunday, May 8, 2011 First Communions this Weekend 7:30 AM Juliana Chang Bong Kang 9:30 AM First Communicants 11:30 AM First Communicants 5:00 PM Helen Murphy Monday, May 9, :30 PM Nora Helgeson Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Lydia Henriques 5:30 PM Juanita Herrera Wednesday, May 11, :30 PM Paul A. Jaconette Thursday, May 12, :30 PM Joseph and Madeline Semaan Friday, May 13, :30 PM Octavio Elias 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 Students 5:00 PM Nancy Bookmyer 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 Deceased Mary Borkovich (mother of Paul) Patrick Ryan (father of Chris and Kevin Ryan) 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. Congratulations to the Neophytes received into the Church Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday Shawnny Ahmadi Sarah Yao Gwen Fritzinger Lisa Steph Royce Venable Mark Edmunds Samantha Stehley Laney Garibay Jordan Garibay Special Thanks The Easter Vigil was beautiful and transforming. Many volunteers gave their time, treasure, and love to make it a special experience for the neophytes and the entire St. Paul s community. Thanks to Elizabeth Burgess and the Burgess Family for putting together a spectacular Vigil reception. RCIA and St. Paul s are blessed to have you. Wanda Ahmadi (wife of one of the neophytes, Shawnny) beautifully decorated the JCPC with color and light. David Archibald, usher for the 9:30am mass, was the videographer extraordinaire. We have amazing footage of the Vigil from the lighting of the candle to the after party! Chris Walker, the Caritas Chorus and Schola Cantorum, Marie Hodgson, Jim Casey, and Peter Torsiello and the 5pm Sunday Choir for sharing their gifts of music that carry our prayers to heaven. The sponsors and godparents who commit a tremendous amount of their time and love: Barbara Murphy, Matthew Schutzman, Anne Pautler, Joyce Raineri, Tom Ware, Ellen Stribley, Marisol Zarco, Esmerald Perez, and Raymond Munoz. The RCIA Team: Teresa Bond, Juana Corral, Joan Doyle, Irene Holly, Ann Messinger, Mary-Elizabeth McKendell, Barbara Murphy, Manuel Pacheco, Anne Pautler, Mark Pisani, and Fr. Joe Scott. Great thanks to Lisa Wellik, the Liturgy Council, Eucharist Ministers, Lectors, Sacristans, Ushers, and Altar Servers. Thanks to my husband David Kowal who worked by my side in this and all things. Fr. John Ardis, Claire Henning, Mary Ann Bertolucci, Lois Massey, Manuel Pacheco, Manuel Mejia, and the community of St. Paul the Apostle. And to the families of the RCIA participants: you give so much for your loved one and in doing, you give great things to all of us.

5 Page 5 May 8, 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 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@sp-apostle.org for more information or to get on our list. Theology Connection meets the first Tuesday of the month. 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 8, 2011 Readings for the weekend of May 15th, 2011 Reading 1 Acts 2:14a, Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed: Let the whole house of Israel know for certain that God has made both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified. Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and they asked Peter and the other apostles, What are we to do, my brothers? Peter said to them, Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is made to you and to your children and to all those far off, whomever the Lord our God will call. He testified with many other arguments, and was exhorting them, Save yourselves from this corrupt generation. Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand persons were added that day. Reading 2 1 Pt 2:20b-25 Beloved: If you are patient when you suffer for doing what is good, this is a grace before God. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in his footsteps. He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth. When he was insulted, he returned no insult; when he suffered, he did not threaten; instead, he handed himself over to the one who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body upon the cross, so that, free from sin, we might live for righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you had gone astray like sheep, but you have now returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls. Gospel Jn 10:1-10 Jesus said: Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever does not enter a sheepfold through the gate but climbs over elsewhere is a thief and a robber. But whoever enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens it for him, and the sheep hear his voice, as the shepherd calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has driven out all his own, he walks ahead of them, and the sheep follow him, because they recognize his voice. But they will not follow a stranger; they will run away from him, because they do not recognize the voice of strangers. Although Jesus used this figure of speech, the Pharisees did not realize what he was trying to tell them. So Jesus said again, Amen, amen, I say to you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly. Extra Bases Baseball Camp Summer Camp Fall/Winter/Spring Clinics Private Lessons Small Group & Team Workouts For more information call: (310) or go to: Summer School at Marymount High School Marymount High School, a leader in girls education since1923, offers a unique summer program on its historic and peaceful campus on Sunset Boulevard. The morning sessions are five weeks in length and focus on strengthening academic skills, visual arts classes and fashion design. Afternoon classes allow students to explore a myriad of opportunities for self-expression and to delve into new areas of interest. Girl s Leadership, Cooking, Sign Language, Theater, Dance, Film Production and Photography are just a sampling of the classes offered. To review a comprehensive list of the classes, please view our brochure at summer.mhsla.org. Classes are held from June 20-July 22, Marymount is located at Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, Questions may be directed to Julianne O Connor joconnor@mhs-la.org or Sarah Jallo at sjallo@mhs-la.org. 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