St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community

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1 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 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 13, 2013 If we have died with [Christ Jesus] we shall also live with him; if we persevere we shall also reign with him. 2 Timothy 2:11-12a THE WORD OF GOD UNCHAINED There is no chaining the word of God! But how many times do we attempt to do that very thing? Had the followers of Jesus or the teachers of the law or the Pharisees been asked if the lepers should be cleansed or healed, the answer would most likely have been, No, they deserve their condition. The lepers would have been, perhaps, a mixed group, Galileans and Samaritans alike, the bond of their awful disease overcoming the pettiness of former religious bickering. Jesus actions once again illustrate his vocation and ours: to reach out when healing is needed, to challenge when conversion is needed, to console when comfort is needed. He also follows his own advice from last week s Gospel: do what you have been commanded to do. When the cleansed Samaritan has returned to give thanks, Jesus does not take it as an opportunity for self-aggrandizement, but rather offers insight into faith. 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 & 5:30 pm Reconciliation Thursday & Saturday 4:00-4:45 pm First Friday Exposition Oct May Only

2 PAGE 2 October 13, 2013 Together In Mission 2013 A Time for Reflection Together in Mission provides substantial financial support to 35 parishes and 52 schools in our Archdiocese. These parishes and schools provide education, ministry and a Catholic presence for tens of thousands of our sisters and brothers. As always, what you give should be given in gratitude and thanksgiving for what God has given to you. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response. Parish Goal: $141,988,10 Amount Pledged: 114, Amount Paid: 108, # of Participants: 257 *Amounts recorded by the Archdiocese Together in Mission office as of Oct. 8, 2013 Ensuring Our Bright Future A Benefit Concert Friday, October 25 th at 7pm in the JCPC Doors Open at 6:15pm Enjoy a special evening of music, hosted by Deacon Danny Amos and Matt McCoy with performances by, Chris Walker, Peter Torsiello, Nora Brady, Olivia Kiene, Scott Wojahn, Arreanna Rostosky Judy Ho, David Kowal & Candice Courtney Appetizers graciously provided by Harold Catering All proceeds benefit the Ensuring Our Bright Future Capital Campaign Tickets are $25 each or 4 for $75 Raffle tickets are $5 each For more information contact candicesingshere@gmail.com or david@davidkowal.com St. Paul s Job Seekers Support Group Resumes on October 17 th Meetings are Thursdays from 1 to 2:30 PM in the Multipurpose room next to the Church s business office on Selby Avenue. They are free and will continue until November 21 st. Members share their job search stories and help each other with resumes, interviewing, and networking. Charlie Healy, a retired UCLA professor, and semi-retired executives from the parish facilitate group meetings. Reserve a place by contacting healy@gseis.ucla.edu Visit our website: Like us on Facebook St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community Columbus Day Monday, October 14th The Parish Offices are Closed 9:00 am Mass only

3 PAGE 3 October 13, 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 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 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 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 Except during the summer months (June, July, August & September) Adult Faith Formation Tuesday, November 19 at 7:30pm, at the Coffee Connection Coffee House, Theology Connection hosts Imam Jihad Turk, Rabbi Jason Fruithandler, and Fr. Tom Ryan, C.S.P. for Children of Abraham: Narratives of Faith. See the flyers at all the church entrances and the website for more information. Thursday, October 17 at 7:30pm, at the Coffee Connection Coffee House, Imam Jihad Turk will present Mary in the Koran.See the flyers at all the church entrances and the website for more information. UCLA Anderson Alums of St Paul's Join us on October 20 for 11: 30 Mass. Meet at 11:20 at front of church, enjoy Mass, and then a wine and cheese gathering in the church classroom. We will discuss from management perspective, "How is the Pope doing in his new job?' Mark Mitchell will lead the discussion with comments from Fr. John. Due to limited space must RSVP by 10/16 at MarkMitchellspeaks@gmail.com.

4 Page 4 October 13, 2013 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 Paige Greenspan Catherine Ellis Bruce Burns Jon Lazarus Kathleen Boldy Roberto Munoz-Flores Mass Inten ons Saturday, October 12, :00 PM John McKenna Joel Francis Tile Sunday, October 13, :30 AM Byung N. Ahn 9:30 AM Mary Scarry 11:30 AM Kathleen Boldy (Intentions) 5 :00 PM John R. Doyle Monday, Oct. 14th Office are Closed 9:00 am Mass Only - SPA Parishioners Tuesday, October 15, :30 AM Shuhana Beckwith (Healing) 5:30 PM Regina Fabian (Birthday) Wednesday, October 16, :30 AM 5:30 PM Al DelGaizo Thursday, October 17, :30 AM Carlos Makabali 5:30 PM Thomas Pignatelli Friday, October 18, :30 AM 5:30 PM Gary Ostrin Saturday, October 19, :00 PM Bill Payden Sunday, October 20, :30 AM John Woodward III 9:30 AM Joseph Koerperick 11:30 AM George Campbell 5 :00 PM Adam Terlinden Nelly Nigro Nancy Sampson Mary Law Alan Wilkins Anne Waldeck Rene Hutton June Hurst Nancy Parrott Larry Landis John Wright Please Pray for the Recently Deceased Bill Reddington, Baby Leo Montes, Ed Thomas, Joe Chabola How can I have a name added to the prayers of the faithful? You can call the parish office at (310) You can also parishoffice@sp-apostle.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 Married Couples! Would you attend a seminar to enhance your job or increase your salary? Why not give your marriage the same attention? Enhance your good marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! A series of presentations, made by married couples and a priest, teach valuable communication tools and much more! Renew your sense of togetherness, romance and deeper communication. Our next WWME weekend is November 8-10 in Los Angeles. Signups encouraged by October 12 and a $75 Application fee is required to reserve your spot! Visit to apply or contact Sarah&Jacob Flores at or Vinny&Tanya Calingasan at WWME (9963). Worldwide Marriage Encounter was voted BEST MARRIAGE WORKSHOP 2013 by About.com! St. Paul the Apostle School Admission Tour dates for the school year are as follows: Kindergarten Admissions Tour Dates: 2013: October 22 nd, 23 rd & 24 th Times: Please arrive at 8:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Admissions for Grades One Eight Tour Dates: 2014: January 14 th, 15 th & 16 th Times: Please arrive at 8:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. For further inquiries, please contact the School Office: Lindsay Kolve Ryan Stevens lkolve@sp-apostle.org rstevens@sp-apostle.org x x7338 St. Paul the Apostle School seeks to educate all who have been entrusted to it. It makes no distinction in admittance regarding race, sex, creed or social position. It endeavors to meet children at the level of their needs and develop their intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional, physical, aesthetic, economic and civil potential. It is the whole child we confront. It is the whole child we must help to grow.

5 Page 5 October 13, 2013 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 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. Next meeting will be Oct. 18th 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. November 5, 2013, Dr. David Sanchez, PhD, "St. Paul the Apostle". 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. 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. A Visit to the Wildlife Learning Center... Join us Wednesday, October 23 as we journey to the San Fernando Mission for mass and to Sylmar for a visit to the Wildlife Learning Center. (See flyers at church entrances for full details) Cost: $35.00, includes lunch. Reservations are required. Call Agnes, by October 10. Book Club... The next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 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 Staggerford by Jon Hassler. For information, call Claire 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, October 21, 2013, for lively conversation, friendship, refreshments, and more as we play Bingo. New Members are welcome. For information, call Eva

6 Page 6 October 13, 2013 Readings for October 20, 2013 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1EX 17:8-13 In those days, Amalek came and waged war against Israel. Moses, therefore, said to Joshua, "Pick out certain men, and tomorrow go out and engage Amalek in battle. I will be standing on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand." So Joshua did as Moses told him: he engaged Amalek in battle after Moses had climbed to the top of the hill with Aaron and Hur. As long as Moses kept his hands raised up, Israel had the better of the fight, but when he let his hands rest, Amalek had the better of the fight. Moses hands, however, grew tired; so they put a rock in place for him to sit on. Meanwhile Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other, so that his hands remained steady till sunset. And Joshua mowed down Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword. Reading 22 TM 3:14-4:2 Beloved: Remain faithful to what you have learned and believed, because you know from whom you learned it, and that from infancy you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are capable of giving you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that one who belongs to God may be competent, equipped for every good work. I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingly power: proclaim the word; be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient; convince, reprimand, encourage through all patience and teaching. Gospel LK 18:1-8 Jesus told his disciples a parable about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary. He said, "There was a judge in a certain town who neither feared God nor respected any human being. And a widow in that town used to come to him and say, 'Render a just decision for me against my adversary.' For a long time the judge was unwilling, but eventually he thought, 'While it is true that I neither fear God nor respect any human being, because this widow keeps bothering me I shall deliver a just decision for her lest she finally come and strike me.'" The Lord said, "Pay attention to what the dishonest judge says. Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen ones who call out to him day and night? Will he be slow to answer them? I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?" Reminder The boards at the entrances to the church during October are for people to put the names of those they know who have died in the past year. The boards will be placed on the altar and prayed over at all masses during the month of November. ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Elementary School Nondiscrimination Policy SCHOOL STUDENT NON-DISCRIMATION POLICY The school, mindful of its mission to be a witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students regardless of race, color, or national and/or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. This school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national and/or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered and programs, although certain athletic leagues and other programs may limit participation and some archdiocesan schools operate as single sex schools. While the school does not discriminate against students with special needs, a full range of services may not always be available to them. Decisions concerning the admission and continued enrollment of a student in the school are based upon the student s emotional, academic, and physical abilities and the resources available to the school in meeting the student s needs. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS JESUS & EARLY CHRISTIANITY Luke Timothy Johnson to speak at the UCC & UCLA - October 13 & 14 Luke Timothy Johnson, acclaimed Professor of New Testament at Emory University in Atlanta and author of The Creed and the Grawemeyer Award-winning Among the Gentiles, will speak on "Who is the Living Jesus? And How Do We Encounter Him in Today's World?" at the University Catholic Center at UCLA on Sunday, October 13th at 1:00pm. He will also give a presentation on Christianity's relation to the so-called 'pagan' religions of the 1stcentury world on Monday, October 14th at 4:00pm at the UCLA Tennis Center Clubhouse. This talk is entitled, "Christianity and the Ways of Being Religious," and will be followed by a panel discussion. Both talks are cosponsored by Commonweal Magazine. This dynamic speaker and theologian is simply not to be missed!!! SAVE THE DATES! November 2nd 'All Souls Day' Mass at 11:00 am Fauré's "Requiem" will be sung by the Schola

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