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 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 17, 2010 I lift up my eyes toward the mountains; whence shall help come to me? My help is from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. PERSISTENCE As the end of the liturgical calendar draws near the liturgy focuses more and more on the end of time. This week we are reminded that God s ultimate victory may be a long way off. Perseverance in prayer, proclamation, and work will be needed along the way. The characters in today s readings can serve as role models for us on the long journey of discipleship. In the reading from Exodus Joshua does not give up fighting, Moses does not give up praying, and Aaron and Hur do not give up supporting him until the victory is won. In the Gospel story the widow does not stop begging until justice is done. As the letter to Timothy urges, we are to be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient until the coming of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead (2 Timothy 4:2, 1). 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 October 17, 2010 Calling all Volunteers to join SPA s 4th Annual Celebration of Guadalupe, Mother of the Americas! Please help our event be successful by praying for us and consider attending our Volunteer Meetings at SPA to see where your talents can serve the community. Meetings at downstairs Church Classroom on: 10/17, 11/7, and 11/21 from 3:30 4:45 p.m. Our event is independent and sustained solely by your support and service! Thank you! Contact Rosa Castillo at (310) or rmcastillo1@yahoo.com Sunday, Dec. 12th, 6:00 a.m. Mass in English! SPA Parent Alumni Auxiliary Group TODAY S READINGS First Reading As long as Moses hands were kept uplifted, Joshua and his men had the better part of the battle with Amalek (Exodus 17:8-13). Psalm Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth (Psalm 121). Second Reading Remain faithful; proclaim the word; be persistent whether it is convenient or not (2 Timothy 3:14 4:2). Gospel God will secure the rights of the chosen who call out day and night (Luke 18:1-8). Reconnect with your old friends Enjoy Social Activities -Book club, Cultural Events, Alumni Racquette & Baguette Groups Support our SPA Community and Celebrate Spa 75th Anniversary Saturday, May 14, 2011 Join us by going to SPAPWC.COM and become a member today! The SPA Parent Alumni members are waiting to hear from you. If you d like to organize a group activity or volunteer for the festival Food Booth please contact Jackie Brooks, PWC Liaison (jbrooks202@aol.com) Autumn Festival of Art & Christmas Boutique, Encino Sunday, October 17, 2010, 2-6 p.m. Join us for live music, delicious food and wine-tasting while local and international artists share their artwork and creative process. Genres for sale include watercolors, quilts, international art from Mexico and the Philippines, pottery, jewelry something for everyone s artistic tastes and budgets. Admission is $25 per individual and $40 per family (of any size), which includes appetizers, wine, music and mingling. All proceeds to benefit Holy Spirit Retreat Center scholarship fund and the ministries of the Sisters of Social Service. Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino, CA Event contact: Linda Crisostomo, (818)

3 PAGE 3 October 17, 2010 Rev John Ardis, C.S.P Pastor jardis@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 Bridget Lander Teen Confirmation Coordinator blander@sp-apostle.org 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. October 3, Step up on Second Celeste Anlauf Director of Development canlauf@sp-apostle.org Mary Ann Bertolucci Ministry/Facilities mbertolucci@sp-apostle.org Lois Massey Business Operations lmassey@sp-apostle.org Barbara Murphy RCIA Director bmurphy@sp-apostle.org Parish Support Monthly Credit Cards: $52,240 Weekly Collection : 7,533 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 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-aportle.org The Paulist Fathers 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 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: Community Assistance Ministry St. Paul s provides a community wide assistance ministry to serve our parishioners who are homebound, hospitalized or in nursing homes. We will arrange rides to appointments and shopping in the local West LA and Santa Monica area (the services are free, but if there are parking fees they must be paid by the recipient before leaving their place of residence). We provide outside referrals for all other needs. Three days advance notice is required. We do not provide financial assistance. Please call Patti O Keefe for assistance, information or if you d like to volunteer. MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER A Marriage Encounter is like Easter Sunday because it's a weekend full of fresh love, rebirth, and new beginnings. All married couples deserve a richer fuller life together! Marriage Encounter weekends occur throughout the year. For more information, call Jacob & Sarah Flores at (562) or go online at

4 Page 4 October 17, 2010 Mass Intentions Saturday, Oct 16, :00 PM Robert Hirose Sunday, Oct 17, :30 AM Carlos Makabali 9:30 AM Ray Martinez 11:30 AM Holly Ziegler Hagan 5:00 PM John Prestogeorge Monday, Oct 18, :30 AM Tuesday, Oct 19, :30 AM Sr. Jean King, DMJ Wednesday, Oct 20, :30 AM Fr. Bud Powers, CSP Thursday, Oct 21, :30 AM Juliana Chang Bong Kang Shahira Eversole Friday, Oct 22, :30 AM Patty Costello - Saturday, Oct 23, :00 PM Sammy Sosna III Sunday, Oct 24, :30 AM Thomas Griffin 9:30 AM Festival Thank You and 4th Grade Families 11:30 AM Ann Villa 5:00 PM Celia McCreary **** Monday, Oct 18 - Friday, Oct 22 **** 6:30 am Mass 5:30 pm will be prayer service/communion service We Pray for Teddi Schumann, Ella Alexander, Espranza Villeja, Stella Dunbar, Lucy Derdario, John Zesario, Gerald Guess, Mary Marks, Nancy Vondrasek,, Katie Darcy Mulligan, Joe Ertl We also continue to pray for those men and women serving in the US Military: Jeffrey Wolf Deceased: Janet Mann, Charlie Oh 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 THIS WEEK AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE Saturday, October 16th 7:00 PM AA Meeting - MPR Sunday, Octoer 17th CCD Welcome 9:30 Mass Monday, October 18th 7:00 AM Bible Study - M PR 12:00 N SPA Social Group (Bingo) - MPR 6:30 PM 2nd Grade Sacrament Meeting - JCPC Tuesday, October 19th 8:00 AM Women's Faith Sharing - MPR 10:00 AM Toddler Group - MPR Wednesday, October 20th 7:30 AM Men's Faith Sharing -MPR 7:30 PM RCIA Session - MPR Thursday, October 21st 1:00 PM Job Support - MPR 7:00 PM Adult Faith Formation - MPR 7:00 PM Bereavement Group - CHURCH 7:30 PM Young Adults Ministry - CHCL Friday, October 22nd 11:00 AM Bible Study - MPR 7:00 PM Sandwich Builders - JCPC Saturday, October 23rd 7:00 PM AA Meeting - MPR Sunday, October 24th Festival Thank You /4th Grade Family Mass Coffee and Donuts afater 9:30 Mass 10:30 AM RCIA (Parent and Child) - C2 3:30 PM Teen Confirmation (Year 2) - MPR Monday, October 25th 7:00 AM Bible Study - M PR TOGETHER IN MISSION 2010 Parish Goal: $126, Amount Pledge: 127, Amount Paid: 125, # of detailed records: 374 this information is what is records at the TIM Office as of Oct 7, 2010 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)

5 Page 5 October 17, 2010 How Does a Person Become Catholic? (RCIA) RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a process through which searchers explore the life of the Church and the role of Christ in their lives in an environment of care and support. 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 RCIA for Children The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) 8 yrs. to 14 yrs. of age is also part of the process where the children that have not received the sacraments of Baptism or Holy Eucharist meets on Sunday morning after the 9:00AM mass with their parents Contact Irene Holly at or iholly@sp-apostle.org 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 Next SBers is Oct. 22. 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 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 Friday Night at the Movies The October Movie Night will be Oct. 29th A River Runs Through It. For more information contact Barbara Murphy at bmurphy@sp-apostle.org or Sunday Family Liturgies 4th grade Family Mass will be Sunday, Oct. 24th 9:30 am Mass Bible Study The Gospel of John II Monday Mornings 7:00 to 8:00 AM Multi-Purpose Room Repeated Friday Mornings 11:00 AM to 12:00 N Multi-Purpose Room. Jesus On Trail Before Pilate (John 18: 28-19:16) Monday, 18th 7:00 am Friday, Oct. 22th 11:00 am Senior Ministry An Historic Mansion in Malibu... For our visit to the Adamson House, we wish to remind participants to be ready at 9:00 AM, Tuesday October 19, to board the bus in front of the parking lot of the Italian Cultural Institute at 1023 Hilgard Ave, Westwood. We anticipate returning to Westwood about 3:00 PM, traffic permitting. Everyone is encouraged to wear Walking Shoes and a Sun Hat. For information, call Agnes Smirnoff at Book Club... The next meeting will be on Friday, November 5, 2010 in the Multipurpose Room from 9 to 10:30 AM. Join us for stimulating and thoughtful discussion of current bestsellers and classics. For this meeting, the members have chosen to read Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. Focusing on the world of medicine, this epic novel follows a man on a mythic quest to find his father. Beginning in India, the story progresses to Ethiopia where it remains until the protagonist immigrates to an inner-city hospital in New York City. Marion, the narrator of this fictional autobiography, is one of a set of identical twins whose mother dies giving birth. Their horrorstruck father vanishes, and the boys are raised by Indian doctors living on the grounds of a mission hospital in early 1950s Ethiopia. The title Cutting for Stone is taken from the Hippocratic Oath, but may also reflect a double meaning. The biological father of Marion and his twin, Shiva, is Thomas Stone, a famous surgeon. In what may be a subconscious effort to emulate and impress their absent parent, both become skilled surgeons. They are Cutting for Stone. New members are welcome. For information, call Mary at UnUrban Theology A forum for Catholics and Non- Catholics to discuss Catholic theology and morality. Nov 1. Vanessa Lanza of (CAST) The Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking The Catholic Response to Human Trafficking Join us 7:30pm-9:00pm at The UnUrban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA Free Parking across the street at US Bank. No fee but donations are gratefully accepted. For more info contact Barbara Murphy at or bmurphy@sp-apostle.org SPA Bingo Group SPA s Social Group meets in the Multipurpose Room, from 12:00-2:30 PM, on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. Come join us Monday, October 18, for lively conversation, friendship, refreshments, and more as we play Bingo. New Members are welcome. For information, call Eva

6 Page 6 October 17, 2010 Readings for the weekend of Oct 25th, 2010 Reading 1 Sir 35:12-14, The LORD is a God of justice, who knows no favorites. Though not unduly partial toward the weak, yet he hears the cry of the oppressed. The Lord is not deaf to the wail of the orphan, nor to the widow when she pours out her complaint. The one who serves God willingly is heard; his petition reaches the heavens. The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds; it does not rest till it reaches its goal, nor will it withdraw till the Most High responds, judges justly and affirms the right, and the Lord will not delay. Reading 2 2 Tm 4:6-8, Beloved: I am already being poured out like a libation, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but to all who have longed for his appearance. At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them! But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the proclamation might be completed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was rescued from the lion's mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil threat and will bring me safe to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen. Gospel Lk 18:9-14 Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else. "Two people went up to the temple area to pray; one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector. The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself, 'O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity -- greedy, dishonest, adulterous -- or even like this tax collector, I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income. But the tax collector stood off at a distance and would not even raise his eyes to heaven but beat his breast and prayed, 'O God, be merciful to me a sinner.' I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former; for whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted." Question for GOSPEL: Luke 18: 9-14 (Pharisee and Tax Collector) Do I hide anything from God? Let me ask God to be honest with him about the good and the bad in my life. HAPPY ARE THEY Happy are they who grieve not for what they have not, but give thanks for what they do have. Anonymous Men s Retreat A pause in life s journey A time to reflect and re-energize One day only Led by our Father Eric Andrews, CSP and held at Paulist Productions in Malibu on Saturday, Nov 6th, Sponsored by the SPA Men s Faith Sharing Group. Call Gene Carbone at (310) , for reservations or information. Limited space so call now. The retreat is open to all parishioners. JOB SEEKING SUPPORT RESUMES The group benefits persons who are seeking new employment. Past members have helped one another in upgrading resumes and job interviewing skills and have provided emotional support and leads to jobs. The group will meet weekly on Thursdays for 8 weeks from 1:00 to 2:30:PM in the multipurpose room. It is being cofacilitated by Dr. Charlie Healy and retired business executives from the parish. Charlie is a retired UCLA professor who taught career development and counseling. To reserve a space or get more information, contact him at or healy@gseis.ucla.edu. St. Paul s Business Development Network. Are you a business professional who can give, and wants to receive, business referrals? If so, please join the ST. PAUL S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT NET- WORK. Meetings are held on second Tuesdays of the month, at 7:30 a.m. at John O Groats, Pico Blvd. For questions, contact Jay Spillane, (310) , jspillane@spillaneweingarten.com.

7 Page 7 October 17, 2010 ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH FISCAL YEAR END (6/30/10) INCOME SUMMARY July June 2010 Actual July June 2009 Actual % Change Between Years Income Regular Collections 1,198,787 1,193,878 0% Holy Day Collections 84,490 70,623 20% Other Income 144, ,738-3% Total Income 1,427,707 1,413,240 1% Expenses Personnel 695, ,926-10% Other 497, ,137 1% Tithing 41,000 - School Subsidy 50,000 50,000 0% Capital Expenditures 52, ,436-79% Total Expenses 1,336,134 1,564,499-15% Restricted Gifts 32, ,478-85% Net Income 124,219 64,218 93% Notes: 1. Tithing is a new program which began in Capital expenditures in 2009 were mostly for the Church Bathroom. Capital expenditures in 2010 were for improvements to the Rectory. Most of the capital improvements were covered by designated restricted gifts. ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE SCHOOL FISCAL YEAR END (6/30/10) INCOME SUMMARY July June 2010 Actual July June 2009 Actual % Change Between Years Income Tuition and Fees 3,880,687 3,715,738 4% Other Income 601, ,448-27% Total Income 4,481,870 4,535,186-1% Expenses Personnel 3,303,298 3,335,549-1% Other 889, ,586-6% Capital Expenditures 168, ,169-26% Total Expenses 4,361,681 4,507,304-3% Net Income 120,189 27, % NOTES: 1. The Combination of a Tuition Increase, stringent Cost Management and the Tuition Pledge Drive enables the School s Net Income to improve versus Prior Year. 2. Other Income in 2010 includes $330k from the PWC, whereas 2009 included $417k from the PWC, and $70k in Restricted, Non-Recurring Gifts from the anonymous donor. 3. Capital Expenditures for include a new Teacher s bathroom, electrical upgrades, improvements to the back wall/fence and new A/C units in the Science Lab, Teacher s Lounge, 5B, 6B, 8B, and Nurse s Office.