St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community

Transcription

1 St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community Ohio Ave (at Selby) Los Angeles, CA (310) www. sp-apostle.org Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) April 7, 2013 Once I was dead, but now I am alive forever and ever. Revelation 1:18a DO NOT BE AFRAID Did you notice? Today is called the Second Sunday of Easter, not the First Sunday after Easter. Our celebration of Easter is not over. These Sundays of Easter continue to present the mystery of Jesus Christ s victory. The readings begin with the signs and wonders abounding in those earliest days. Sick people lay in the street, hoping that at least Peter s shadow might fall on one or another of them. Then, in a powerful passage from the book of Revelation, the visionary falls down as though dead upon seeing the victorious Christ. But Christ extends a gentle touch: Do not be afraid... once I was dead, but now I am alive forever. In the Gospel, that same Christ appears and breathes on the disciples, and gently leads Thomas to believe. This Christ more powerful than any evil force, victorious over death itself touches us and whispers, Do not be afraid. 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 Young Adults Mass 5:00 pm Mass on the last Sunday of the month Weekday Masses Monday - Friday 6:30 am and 5:30 pm Reconciliation Thursday & Saturday 4:00-4:45 pm First Friday Exposition Oct May Only

2 PAGE 2 April 7, st Annual Multicultural Potluck A free ticket to travel the world Come join us as we share our world with music, food, and culture. All are welcome to share food around the world and share our culture. Whether your heritage is American, Hispanic, Asian, European, African, and Indian or beyond, we want you there! Where: St. Paul the Apostle upper social hall (JCPC) When: April 21 st after the 11:30AM mass Please sign up to bring an entrée, salad, side or dessert to feed at least 5 or more people. RSPV to StPaulCulturalPotluck@gmail.com Please Welcome our newest Catholics Devin Aguilar William Francis Tommy Gormley Decisions, Decisions A Retreat for Young Adults Join the Young Adults for a retreat! "Decisions, Decisions": a retreat for young adults in their 20s and 30s. Saturday, April 13th at 10 AM We will gather at the idyllic Paulist Productions Studios for a day of discussion and prayer (and a little fun too!) Spaces are limited. For more information and to register online visit CATHOLICISM Acclaimed video series by author, speaker, and theologian Fr. Robert Barron explores, through a global journey, the living culture of the Catholic Church. Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm in the MPR " St. Paul's EWaste Fundraiser" Fri April 19th 1-4 & Sat April 20th 9-3 Time to clean out cubicles and closets! Bring unwanted, obsolete, working and nonworking electronics from home/office and recycle them! Drop off at St. Paul the Apostle School 1536 Selby Avenue LA For more info contact Lisa Borkovich: ewastefundraiser@sp-apostle.org April 2*(in the Church Classroom CHCL) Amazed and Afraid: Jesus, the Revelation of God Become Man April 9 - Happy Are We: The Teachings of Jesus April 16 - The Indispensable Men: Peter, Paul, and the Missionary Adventure April 23 - The Body Both Suffering and Glorious: he Mystical Union of Christ and The Church April 30 Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven: The Mystery of the Liturgy and the Eucharist May 7*(CHCL) - A Vast Company of Witnesses: The Communion of Saints May 14 - The Fire of His Love: Prayer and the Life of the Spirit No Reservations; donations accepted; refreshments served For more info: Barbara Murphy at or bmurphy@sp-apostle.org

3 PAGE 3 April 7, 2013 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 Mary Ann Bertolucci Ministry/Facilities 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 Claire Henning Pastoral Associate chenning@sp-apostle.org Irene Holly Director Children s Religious Ed iholly@sp-apostle.org 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 Rev. Dat Tran, C.S.P Associate Pastor dtran@sp-apostle.org Christopher Walker Director of Music cwlaudate@hotmail.com Priests in Residence Peter Abdella, C.S.P Brett Hoover, C.S.P Paul Lannan, 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. 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 epa@paulistproductions.org 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: $51, Weekly Collection : 10, 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 3:00 pm 5:00 pm Exposition of the holy eucharist is intended to acknowledge Christ s marvelous presence in the sacrament. Exposition invites us to the spiritual union with him that culminates in sacramental communion. Thus is fosters very well the worship which is due to Christ in spirit and in truth. Ascension School Celebrates 75 years! Sunday, April 14th As you may know this year is Ascension s 75 th Anniversary educating the children of South Los Angeles, and this event, on Sunday, April 14, will celebrate that milestone as well as honor our friend and champion, Mark Wahlberg, with the first Dr. James B. Peter Education in Action Award. Our only fundraiser of the year, all the proceeds from this event will directly support our school s widely recognized academic programs which successfully develop the talents, character and intellectual potential of almost 300 at-risk students each year in our South Los Angeles community, providing them a pathway out of poverty through education. For more information or to purchase tickets to support Ascension, please call or ascensiondmd@gmail.com

4 Page 4 April 7, 2013 Mass Intenons Saturday, April 6, 2013 Sacrament of Reconciliation at 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Genevieve Hogan Sunday, April 7, :30 AM Mary Louise Valle 9:30 AM Anthony Mandinici 11:30 AM Hewlett Rigard 5:00 PM Earl Heinritz Monday, April 8, :30 AM Anne Faherty 5:30 PM Blanche and Howard Olsen Tuesday, April 9, :30 AM 5:30 AM Ann Jerrie Wednesday, April 10, :30 AM 5:30 PM Anthony Valle Thursday, April 11, 2013 Sacrament of Reconciliation at 4:00 pm 6:30 AM 5:30 PM Joan Bacho Friday, April 12, :30 AM 5:30 PM Saturday, April 13, 2013 Sacrament of Reconciliation at 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Sister Colette McManus Sunday, April 14, :30 AM Petra Valdes 9:30 AM Hewlett Rigard 11:30 AM Robert Kovnat 5:00 PM Confirmandi SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN DID YOU KNOW? How is compliance with child prevention efforts verified? While background checks and fingerprinting of all those who work with children in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are important, they are used in conjunction with abuse awareness and prevention training programs to help ensure that we create the safest possible parish and school environments for our children. An archdiocesan background-tracking information system, Volunteer and Personnel Information Network (VPIN), tracks assignment histories and compliance by employees and volunteers of fingerprinting, background checks and mandatory VIRTUS sexual abuse prevention training. VPIN allows parishes and schools to adapt features of the system to fit their local needs and it assists the archdiocese to complete its audit reports. For particular help, you may also call Assistance Ministry at or call the Parish Office here at St. Paul s 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 Pray for Teddi Schumann, Ella Alexander, Stella Dunbar, Louise Taylor, Lucy Gervasio, Alan Wilkin, Joel Fisher, Omar Moursi, Bob Rohaly, Pam Marks, Rosemary Travis, Jennie Tully, June Hurst, Mark Hill, Daniel Vavrina, Ed Hookstraten, Linda Wallschlaeger, Joseph Barthol, Patty Fleming, Sandy Spear, Luis Centino, Cindy Flerman Deceased Carol Brockel, Petra Valdes, Honey Roth, Belia Priscilla Frontino 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. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. AMEN Ask the Rabbi Rabbi Jason Fruithandler of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles will answer your questions about all things Jewish Please join us Sunday, April 28, 2013 At 6:30pm (just after the 5pm Sunday Mass) In the Multi-purpose Room (ground floor of the John Carroll Parish Center at the corner of Ohio and Selby) Contact Barbara Murphy for more information: or bmurphy@sp-apostle.org

5 Page 5 April 7, 2013 An Invitaon 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 Educaon (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 Teen Confirmaon For information on Confirmation please contact, Bridget Lander, Confirmation Coordinator. blander@sp-apostle.org. Sandwich Builders 7:00 8:00 PM in the JCPC spasandwichbuilders@gmail.com. Remaining sandwich builders.april 26th, May 31st. We will return in September. 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 Connecon: Connecng 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. May 7, 2013, Fr. Felix Just, S.J. Liturgical Spirituality: How the Mass Forms our Lives. 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. Fr. Joe for more info jscott@spapostle.org. Job Support Group - For more information contact Charlie at the following healy@gseis.ucla.edu. The spring session will being on April 25th for a six week session. 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 Bapsm 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 and Ushers Needed 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. 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. Young Adult Retreat - April 13th SENIORS MINISTRY The Invitation of St. Andrew's Abbey.. Come to the desert to refresh your soul and find the paths of God. On Wednesday, April 17, we will journey to Valyermo to visit the St. Andrew's Abbey. We will leave at 8:15 AM and return by 4:00 PM. The cost: $35.00 includes transportation, lecture, tour, Mass and lunch. See flier at church entrances for more details. For reservations, call Agnes, Payment by April 10 will confirm your reservation. Reserve early as space is limited. Book Club... The next meeting will be on Thursday May 2, 2013 in the Multipurpose Room from 10:00am to 11:30am. Join us for stimulating and thoughtful discussion of current bestsellers and classics. New members are welcome. For Information, call Eva at 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, April 15, 2013, for lively conversation, friendship, refreshments, and more as we play Bingo. New Members are welcome. For information, call Eva

6 Page 6 April 7, 2013 Readings for April 14, 2013 Third Sunday of Easter Reading 1 Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41 When the captain and the court officers had brought the apostles in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin, the high priest questioned them, We gave you strict orders, did we not, to stop teaching in that name? Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and want to bring this man s blood upon us. But Peter and the apostles said in reply, We must obey God rather than men. The God of our ancestors raised Jesus, though you had him killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand as leader and savior to grant Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins. We are witnesses of these things, as is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him. The Sanhedrin ordered the apostles to stop speaking in the name of Jesus, and dismissed them. So they left the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been found worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name Reading 2 Rev 5:11-14 I, John, looked and heard the voices of many angels who surrounded the throne and the living creatures and the elders. They were countless in number, and they cried out in a loud voice: Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and glory and blessing. Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, everything in the universe, cry out: To the one who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor, glory and might, forever and ever. The four living creatures answered, Amen, and the elders fell down and worshiped. Gospel: Jn 21:1-14 At that time, Jesus revealed himself to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself in this way. Together were Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, Zebedee s sons, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, am going fishing. They said to him, e also will come with you. So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. When it was already dawn, Jesus was standing on the shore; but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, Children, have you caught anything to eat? They answered him, No. So he said to them, Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something. So they cast it, and were not able to pull it in because of the number of fish. So the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, It is the Lord. When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he tucked in his garment, for he was lightly clad, and jumped into the sea. The other disciples came in the boat, for they were not far from shore, only about a hundred yards, dragging the net with the fish. When they climbed out on shore, they saw a charcoal fire with fish on it and bread. Jesus said to them, Bring some of the fish you just caught. So Simon Peter went over and dragged the net ashore full of one hundred fifty-three large fish. Even though there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, Come, have breakfast. And none of the disciples dared to ask him, Who are you? because they realized it was the Lord. Jesus came over and took the bread and gave it to them, and in like manner the fish. This was now the third time Jesus was revealed to his disciples after being raised from the dead. The St. James Inn invites you to celebrate our 25 th Anniversary on Friday, April 19 at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel. All proceeds will benefit the St. James Inn, founded 25 years ago through the vision of Fr. Pat Traynor, C.S.P., with the support of St Paul the Apostle Catholic Community. For patients who must travel far from home to receive lifesaving medical treatment, the cost of lodging for their families is often an impossible financial burden. 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. Through the ongoing dedication of supporters, the St. James Inn has provided no-cost lodging for over 1000 families of patients and outpatients. In recognition of the continuing need, the Inn is seeking to purchase a second home that will replicate the current Inn----a home away from home. Please visit the web to view stories of families at the Inn. We are looking forward to you joining us for a festive Friday night of cocktails, dinner, dancing, incredible auction selections, catching up with old friends and making new ones. Matt McCoy will be honored as the 2013 recipient of the Father Pat Traynor Award, recognizing exemplary service and commitment to others. For more details, please contact Nicole Gaffney at or patti@stjamesinn.org. Invitations are available at the SPA Church Office. Hello SPA Community, The School Board will begin reviewing nominations for new candidates for the board. We welcome and encourage your nomination of yourself or someone else. School Board members serve for three-year terms (a maximum two consecutive terms, or three non-consecutive terms). The board serves an advisory role to Sr. Stella and Fr. John, providing advice on matters of finance and school policy. If you would like to apply for a School Board position, please submit to me a letter and your resume no later than April 19th. Please include in your letter: children at St. Paul's (past, present and future), involvement in school and parish activities, and why you would like to serve on the board. We look forward to hearing from you! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Best regards, Alicia Anderson al.anderson@verizon.net School Board Parliamentarian

7 Mission is different today check us out with FREE VIDEO LOAN Write: Columban Fathers Box 10 St. Columbans, NE Don mnantonio s THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD IN TOWN COCKTAILS ESTEBAN &ESTHER CASTELLANOS PICO BLVD. W. L.A. (310) (310) MEDICAL ALARM PROTECTING CATHOLIC SENIORS NATIONWIDE 25+ Yrs. in Business A+ Rated with BBB Dr. Recommended Made in the USA Waterproof Button Price Guarantee Monitored in the USA Lifetime Warranty Tax Deductible* $19.95*/Mo. - Holiday Special Toll Free: *First three months only *Check with your accountant * $1,000 Donation to St. Paul the Apostle (Paid at the Close of Escrow) Ron Wynn believes in supporting the local community and is honored to be a new supporter for St. Paul the Apostle. Call Ron for a Free, No Obligation Market Analysis Ron Wynn offers full color, website marketing and additional marketing strategies to guarantee maximum exposure and top dollar. Search active listings & recent solds at Special reports for Buyers and Sellers at 50 most asked legal and tax questions (Q&A) at Real Estate news and market trends at RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE *Donation offer must be acknowledged at the initial listing agreement. Not honored in conjunction with any other discounts or promotions. Your ad could be in this space! Serra for Priestly and Religious Vocations DAILEY HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Service & Repair Maintenance & Installation (310) Lic. # Commercial & Special Event Parking The Policella Family Parishioners (213) valetparkingservice.com WHY IS IT A man wakes up after sleeping under an ADVERTISED blanket Chad Mason on an ADVERTISED mattress LUND MERRINS and pulls off ADVERTISED pajamas Your Westside Real Estate Specialists bathes in an ADVERTISED shower shaves with an ADVERTISED razor (310) (310) chad@chadlund.com mason@masonmerrins.com Waters brushes his teeth with ADVERTISED toothpaste DRE DRE washes with ADVERTISED soap The Merrins Family have been proud supporters of the Auto Body puts on ADVERTISED clothes St. Paul the Apostle community since JIM BJELAJAC drinks a cup Chad Lund & Mason Merrins look to further the support of Owner of ADVERTISED coffee St. Paul the Apostle and its Capital Campaign by donating the greater of drives to work $5,000 or 10% of their net commission for any St. Paul the Apostle related Parish Member for 30 Years in an ADVERTISED car transaction resulting in the close of an escrow. and then National Boulevard refuses to ADVERTISE Please give us a call for a complimentary property evaluation. Thank you. Los Angeles, California believing it doesn t pay. Later if business is poor Phone (310) he ADVERTISES it for sale. FAX # (310) WHY IS IT? St Paul the Apostle Church (B) For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc

8 Annual / Turning 65? PATRICIA EDLEFSEN, M.N., R.N. MEDICARE CHECK UP? (310) Counseling, Life Management and Spiritual Direction Individuals and Couples Santa Monica Blvd., Suite #211 Los Angeles, CA Nothing but the Best for the Best Fine Food & Catering Wedding Rehearsal Dinners (310) PICO BLVD PART PART PART PART A - Hospitalization B - Doctors/Outpatient Service C - Advantage HMOs/PPOs D - Prescription DrugsAnnual Plan Changes Call Your Local Health Plan Advisor Free No Cost Consultation Law Offices of Matilda R Callahan Probate Senior Discount on Wills and Trusts Moreno Lock & Key Commercial/Residential Mobil service Lic# LOC3772 Consider Remembering Your Parish in Your Will. For further information, please call the Parish Office. Bob Rohaly RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL CUSTOM REMODELING (310) Gates, Kingsley & Gates Moeller Murphy Funeral Directors Proudly serving the Westside Community for 80 years Offering Cremation, Traditional & Celebration of Life Services 1925 Arizona Ave. Santa Monica, CA (310) Lic. FD Westwood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTION John Griffin (213) % OFF any Dry Cleaning. Exp. 12/30/2002 Construction and Remodels St Paul the Apostle Church (A) Chad LUND Mason MERRINS Your Westside Real Estate Specialists (310) (310) chad@chadlund.com mason@masonmerrins.com DRE DRE The Merrins Family have been proud supporters of the St. Paul the Apostle community since Chad Lund & Mason Merrins look to further the support of St. Paul the Apostle and its Capital Campaign by donating the greater of $5,000 or 10% of their net commission for any St. Paul the Apostle related transaction resulting in the close of an escrow. Please give us a call for a complimentary property evaluation. Thank you For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc