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1 The Epiphany of the Lord January 5, 2014 They opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11b St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community Ohio Ave (at Selby) Los Angeles, CA (310) Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here Mass Schedule Sunday Masses 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am 5:00 pm Saturday (one mass only) 5:00 pm Vigil Young Adults Mass 5:00 pm Mass on the last Sunday of the month Weekday Masses Monday - Friday 6:30 am & 5:30 pm Reconciliation Thursday & Saturday 4:00-4:45 pm First Friday Exposition Oct May Only

Second Reading The mystery has been made known that the Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6).

2 PAGE 2 January 5, 2014 January 5, 2014 The Epiphany of the Lord TODAY S READINGS First Reading Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The LORD shines upon you and the glory of the Lord appears over you (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading The mystery has been made known that the Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel Magi from the east arrived, saying, Where is the newborn king of the Jews? (Matthew 2:1-12). THE LIGHT OF FAITH The first reading today is charged with the glory of the Lord. Everyone who can come to the holy city does come whole caravans of people of all ages on foot and on dromedaries and camels. This description of an irresistible lightfilled city prepares us for the story of the magi. They are guided by their own lights their study of astronomy and astrology and by the light of a peculiar star. Their study tells them that an unusual event in the heavens is a sign of an extraordinary birth on earth. They mean to find out about this, and they set out with gifts worthy of a king. They are welcomed into an insignificant house in Bethlehem, offer gifts befitting a king, and receive the gift of faith. Paul reinforces the great gift of faith available to the Gentiles, whom the magi represent. What they have seen has changed them, just as it changed Paul and all who heeded his proclamation. Like the magi and like Paul, we are invited to receive this life that is filled with the light of faith. Visit our website: Like us on Facebook St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Life hands us many epiphanies or wake-up calls. A few years ago, a young couple adopted a two-year-old child in a morass of red tape, complications, and court hearings. At the baby s baptism, the priest suggested appending an adoption blessing, wherein the new relationship was expressed and affirmed. There is a place in that rite for the child to speak, and instead the priest said, Can you give Daddy a kiss? Standing in the midst of his church, the young adoptive father suddenly welled up with tears as he embraced the child. Afterward, he explained that through all the hassles and legal struggles he never until that moment in church understood that he was the parent of this child. The ritual claimed them for each other, gave expression to their relationship that the legal documents never could, and firmly cemented this child into the heart of a community as everyone erupted into heartfelt applause. This assembly witnessed in a powerful way what happens in every baptism: the mystery of adoption, the free flow of grace, the overwhelming sense of God s presence at the heart of our life s journey. Together In Mission 2013 A Time for Reflection Good News! We have reached our goal in pledges. If you have not yet had the opportunity to make your payment, please do so by the end of December in order to have your contribution recorded for the 2013 appeal year. Parish Goal: $141,988,10 Amount Paid: $129, Amount Due is $11, Thank you all for your participation

PAGE 3 January 5, 2014 Parish Office Hours Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm General E-Mail: parishoffice@sp-apostle.org Fax # - 310-474-2897 Rev John Ardis, C.S.P. 424-832-5151 Pastor jardis@sp-apostle.

3 PAGE 3 January 5, 2014 Parish Office Hours Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm General parishoffice@sp-apostle.org Fax # Rev John Ardis, C.S.P Pastor jardis@sp-apostle.org Rev. Mr. Danny Amos Parish Deacon damos@higherlegal.com Blog: Mary Ann Bertolucci Facilities Coord/Data Admin mbertolucci@sp-apostle.org Mary Pat Cooper Coordinator of Church and School Advancement mpcooper@sp-apostle.org Sr. Stella Maria Enright, DMJ School Principal srstella@sp-apostle.org Irene Holly Director Children s Religious Ed iholly@sp-apostle.org Bridget Lander Teen Confirmation Coordinator blander@sp-apostle.org PARISH STAFF Lois Massey Business Operations lmassey@sp-apostle.org Barbara Murphy RCIA Director bmurphy@sp-apostle.org The Paulist Fathers Virginia Ostrin Funeral Ministry/Altar Servers vostrin@sp-apostle.org Rev Joseph Scott, C.S.P Associate Pastor jscott@sp-apostle.org Michele Soza Ministries/Volunteers msoza@sp-apostoe.org Rev. Dat Tran, C.S.P Associate Pastor dtran@sp-apostle.org Christopher Walker Director of Music cwlaudate@hotmail.com Priests in Residence Paul Lannan, C.S.P Ted Vierra, C.S.P Patrick Hensy, C.S.P Ed Wrobleski, C.S.P Community Gi 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: $44, Weekly Collection : $9, For more details on the collections or information on the purple printed slips for credit card donations, please contact Lois Massey in the parish office at Holy Hour Thursday from 6:00-7:00pm (immediately following the 5:30 mass) Join us as we pray the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and personal meditation with Our Lord. First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Except during the summer months (June, July, August & September) Scriptural Meditations Join us in the Church on the 2 nd Tuesday of the month (September through June) at 6pm for Scriptural Meditations on the Rosary. See the website for more information. Theology Connection Sponsored Series 2014 Four Thursdays in January (9, 16, 23, 30) at the Coffee Connection Coffee House Rabbi Michael Mayersohn A Jewish Interpretation of the Gospels There is a $45.00 fee for the four evenings. Please see the website and flyers for more information or contact rabbimichael@californiarabbi.com UCLA Catholic Center (310) Fr. Peter Abdella, C.S.P., Director Fr. Paul Rospond, 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

Page 4 January 5, 2014 Please Pray for all those in our parish who are ill or in need of our prayers Teddi Schumann Stella Dunbar Lucy Gervasio Inez Vasquez Theresa Christman June Hurst Jon Lazarus

4 Page 4 January 5, 2014 Please Pray for all those in our parish who are ill or in need of our prayers Teddi Schumann Stella Dunbar Lucy Gervasio Inez Vasquez Theresa Christman June Hurst Jon Lazarus Hector Casanello Ty Saperstein Michael Molinar Larry McNamee Mass Inten ons Saturday, January 4, :00 PM Special Intention Sunday, January 5, :30 AM Walter Conn 9:30 AM Special Intention 11:30 AM Mary Ann McGowan 5 :00 PM Special Intention Monday, January 6, :30 AM 5:30 PM Dorothy Leavey Tuesday, January 7, :30 AM Sr. Stella Maria Enright 5:30 PM Wednesday, January 8, :30 AM 5:30 PM Thursday, January 9, :30 AM 5:30 PM Friday, January 10, :30 AM 5:30 PM Saturday, January 11, :00 PM The Inman Family Sunday, January 12, :30 AM Special Intention 9:30 AM Gary Ostrin 11:30 AM Theresa Mank 5 :00 PM The Miller and Lewis Families Robbie Taylor Nancy Sampson Mary Law Alan Wilkins Catherine Ellis Bruce Burns Larry Landis Renee Cambitsis Randy Rondez Dr. Michael Fourtier 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 2014 Adult Confirmation If you are a baptized Catholic, age 21 or older, have received First Communion, and wish to complete your initiation in the Catholic faith, the Adult Confirmation process is the right one for you. Pick up a brochure in the church, parish office, on the website or contact Barbara Murphy at ;bmurphy@spapostle.org for more information. Canonization of Popes John Paul II and John XXIII Once in a Lifetime Event Join Dr. Bill Creasy and Msgr. Richard Duncanson on a Spiritual Odyssey to Italy April 21-29, Departure from Los Angeles. Space is limited. Optional 2 Night Rome Extension. Call Executours Travel Service for trip details or logos@executours.com Please Pray for the Recently Deceased Sr. Kate Creedon, DMJ

5 Page 5 January 5, 2014 An Invita on to RCIA - In searching for God to be part of their lives in a deeper and more tangible way, people come to RCIA because they hear the teachings of Jesus speak to their innermost longings. If you have never been baptized; been baptized in another Christian tradition; been baptized Catholic and have not received the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist; been attending Mass and desire to join the community at the table of the Lord, RCIA is for you. Pick up a brochure at all the church entrances or go to the website to learn more; or 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 9:30AM mass with their parents. Contact Irene Holly at or iholly@sp-apostle.org. Children s Religious Educa on (CCD) Classes are held Wednesday afternoon from 3:45 to 5:15PM. Please call Irene Holly, Director, for more information at: or iholly@sp-apostle.org. Classes resume Jan 8th. Teen Confirma on For information on Confirmation please contact, Bridget Lander, Coordinator. blander@sp-apostle.org. Registration is complete for Sandwich Builders 7:00 8:00 PM in the JCPC spasandwichbuilders@gmail.com Dates: Jan 17, Feb. 21, March 21, May 2, May 30th. Toddler Group SPA Toddler Group meets on 10:30 am in the Multipurpose. Please contact Addy with questions addy_cab@yahoo.com. The group meets on the same schedule as school. Coffee and Donuts - Coffee and Donuts are offered after the 9:30 am mass. Questions or to volunteer contact michele.menton@gmail.com Theology Connec on: Connec ng Faith & Life Theology Connection Please join us 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. January 7, 2014 Dr. Alan Vincelette, St. John s Seminary Nature and Grace: Thomas Aquinas on Ethics and Love. No reservations needed. There is no fee; donations gratefully accepted. Go to theologyconnection.org for more information or to get on our list schedules are now available. Theology Connection meets the first Tuesday of the month. Bible Study - meets Monday Mornings at 7:00 and Repeated Friday Mornings 11:00 AM - MPR. Winter Session will start on Mon, Jan 6th & Fri, Jan 10th. Fr. Joe for more info jscott@sp-apostle.org. Business Development Network - Are you a business professional who can give, and wants to receive, business referrals? Please join the ST. PAUL S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT NETWORK. Meetings are held on 2nd Tues of the month, at 7:30 a.m. at John O Groats, Pico Blvd. For questions, contact Jay Spillane, jspillane@spillaneplc.com or (818) , x 201. Infant Bap sm at St. Paul the Apostle - Baptisms are held on Sundays at 1 pm. Parent(s) must be registered in the parish and regularly attend Sunday mass. For more information or to schedule a baptism, please contact Fr. Tran at , or dtran@sp-apostle.org. Faith Sharing Men s and Women s Men s Faith Sharing An on-going prayer group designed for men. This group meets Wednesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. in the Multi-purpose room. All men are welcome. Women s Faith Sharing An on-going prayer group designed for women. The group meets Tuesday mornings at 8:0 5 am. In the Multi-purpose room. All women are welcome. Lectors, Ushers, Eucharist Ministers Lectors - If you are interested in reading at the Mass, please contact Tom Roth at or Thomas.roth@att.net. Ushers - If you are interested in joining our ushers/hospitality ministry, please contact John Newman at or JPNLA@aol.com. Eucharist Ministers - If you are interested in becoming a EM, please contact Lisa Wellik lwellik@ca.rr.com. Young Adults "To create a community for young adults in their 20s and 30s geared toward fellowship, service and spiritual growth within our Catholic faith" SPAYAM meets every Thurs in the church classroom. For information, contact the group through yam@sp-apostle.org Young Adult Mass last Sunday of the month. If you would like to help out at this mass please, contact Fr. Dat for more information, dtran@sp-apostle.org. SENIORS MINISTRY Our mission: To raise awareness in the parish community of the changing spiritual needs of older adults, to develop activities and services that support and protect the quality of life and independence of our seniors, and to provide opportunities for Spiritual Growth, Social Connections and Community Service. Book Club... The next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 in the Multipurpose Room from 1:00 to 2:30pm. Join us for stimulating and thoughtful discussion of current bestsellers and classics. For this meeting, the members have chosen to read The Black Count by Tom Reiss. Winner of the Pulitzer prize for biography, this story of Alex Dumas presents an account of his tremendous contribution to the French Revolution and the inspiration of his son, Alexandre Dumas, novels, The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. For information, call Claire at 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, January 6, 2014, for lively conversation, friendship, refreshments, and more as we play Bingo. New Members are welcome. For information, call Eva

Page 6 January 5, 2014 Readings for Feast of the Baptism of the Lord January 12, 2014 Reading 1 IS 42:1-4, 6-7 Thus says the LORD: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am

a bruised reed he shall not break, and a smoldering wick he shall not quench, until he establishes justice on the earth; the coastlands will wait for his teaching.

6 Page 6 January 5, 2014 Readings for Feast of the Baptism of the Lord January 12, 2014 Reading 1 IS 42:1-4, 6-7 Thus says the LORD: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations, not crying out, not shouting, not making his voice heard in the street. a bruised reed he shall not break, and a smoldering wick he shall not quench, until he establishes justice on the earth; the coastlands will wait for his teaching. I, the LORD, have called you for the victory of justice, I have grasped you by the hand; I formed you, and set you as a covenant of the people, a light for the nations, to open the eyes of the blind, to bring out prisoners from confinement, and from the dungeon, those who live in darkness. Reading 2 ACTS 10:34-38 Peter proceeded to speak to those gathered in the house of Cornelius, saying: In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him. You know the word that he sent to the Israelites as he proclaimed peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all, what has happened all over Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached, how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. Gospel MT 3:13-17 Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John tried to prevent him, saying, I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me? Jesus said to him in reply, Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he allowed him. After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. ST. PAUL S OUTREACH PROGRAM AT THE INTERSECTION OF SYCAMORE AND ROMAINE. GO TO SYCAMOREandROMAINE.com TO SIGN UP Sandwich Builders 2014 Help spread Peace and Love outside of SPA by joining us for SPA Sandwich Builders. Meet us in the JCPC at 7:00 pm to make sandwiches for the homeless. Please bring any supplies you can to help make this a success.. Supplies include sandwich bags, peanut butter, jelly, bread, pre-packaged snacks, chips or cookies. For more information, contact: spasandwichbuilders@gmail.com January 17th February 21st March 21st May 2nd May 30th 7:00 PM in the JCPC

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St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community. Mass Schedule Ohio Ave (at Selby) Los Angeles, CA (310)

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 26, 2014 Wait for the LORD with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD. Psalm 27:14 St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community 10750 Ohio Ave (at Selby) Los