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) www. sp-apostle.org Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here The Epiphany of the Lord January 8, 2012 All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him. Psalm 72:11 PROMISE FULFILLED Isaiah reminds the people of God that the land shall be restored to their possession, they shall rejoice to see their people return from the bondage of exile, and they shall be a light to the nations. In other words, through the people of Israel, the Savior shall come to all people who seek God with a sincere heart. This brings joy and the radiance of God s glory to all the world and to all people everywhere. Through the fidelity of the people of God, and through God s fidelity to them, all people shall become God s children and rejoice in the fulfillment of God s promise to Israel. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. EASTERN STAR Fair eastern star, that art ordain d to run Before the sages, to the rising Sun, Here cease thy course, and wonder that the cloud Of this poor stable can thy Maker shroud. Sir John Beaumont Mass Schedule Sunday Masses 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am 5:00 pm Saturday (one mass only) 5:00 pm Vigil 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 January 8, 2012 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Before long, people will be throwing Mardi Gras beads in the streets of New Orleans purple, gold, and green. A few will be in on the secret: the colors of the beads are derived from the gifts of the magi. Gold for wealth, purple for power, green for good health. The gifts are also a key to the identity of the Christ Child: the incense for God; the gold for a king; the myrrh, fragrant burial ointment for one who comes to die. Centuries ago, today s feast bore the heavy burden of celebrating all the manifestations of Christ s identity: the birth of Jesus, the coming of the magi, the baptism of the Lord, the wedding feast at Cana. It was too much for one day. Fortunately the one day has blossomed into a whole season of grateful celebration, stretching behind us into Advent, and ahead of us into the Baptism of the Lord and to Christ s coming again in glory. Tonight, be sure to light the Christmas lights, and gather at the crèche for a favorite carol and a prayer. Los Angeles Religious Education Congress 2012 Join us at the annual Religious Education Congress held at the Anaheim Convention Center, March 22 (youth day) through March 25, If you have never before attended Congress, you are assured of a wonderful experience. All are welcome to attend! The Congress, sponsored by the Office of Religious Education at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, offers a variety of opportunities for person al faith enrichment, prayer and entertainment. We offer 297 workshops, covering topics of interest from spirituality and person al development to biblical studies, theology and catechesis there is a topic of interest for you. In addition to workshops, participants will enjoy morning praise, evening liturgies and avariety of non tome and evening concerts. Come and be renewed by these Congress experiences. Register now for this spirit-filled and enriching weekend! To view a Registration Guidebook call the RECongress information line at to request a copy. You may also access the book on line and register by visiting TODAY S READINGS First Reading You shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading The Gentiles are copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel The magi were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother (Matthew 2:1-12). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Please plan to attend A CELEBRATION OF THE WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY Co-sponsored by The Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the Southern California Ecumenical Council hosted by: St. Paul the Apostle Church Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 3 pm in the church. Rev. Dr. Joseph Hough (President emeritus of Union Theological Seminary in New York and currently interim President of Claremont Graduate University) preaching: The University as a City of Human Hope. Reception following in the JCPC An opportunity to pray with our fellow Christians in Los Angeles.

3 PAGE 3 January 8, 2012 Parish Office Hours Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm General parishoffice@sp-apostle.org 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 Ed Donovan, C.S.P Brett Hoover, 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 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: $48, Weekly Collection : 9, For more details on the Collections, please contact Lois Massey in the parish office at Helping One Another As members of a community we need contact with each other. We worship together every Sunday, but there are those who cannot celebrate mass with us because of illness or immobility. If you know of anyone who is sick or homebound please call the parish office and let us know ( ). If someone you see at mass every week hasn t been here, tell one of the priests or a member of the parish staff. It s important that we keep in touch with parishioners who are cut off from us. You can help by keeping us informed. Thanks for your care and concern. 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. Lectors and Ushers Needs Would you like to become an active member of our parish ministry? Ushers - contact John Newman at or JPNLA@aol.com. Lectors - contact Tom Roth at or thomas.roth@att.net

4 Page 4 January 8, 2012 Mass Intentions Saturday, January 7, :00 PM Maria Luisa Valle Sunday, January 8, :30 AM Fr. Bud Powers 9:30 AM Seamus Camp 11:30 AM Ethel Bell Wright 5:00 PM Samuel James Bomleny Monday, January 9, :30 AM Jasmine Toro 5:30 PM St. Jude Tuesday, January 10, :30 AM Mairy Elliot 9:00 AM Gregory Creutz Wednesday, January 11, :30 AM Ines Segara 5:30 PM Stephen Gantress Thursday, January 12, :30 AM Ines Segara 5:30 PM Friday, January 13, :30 AM Karisa Jessica Peer 5:30 PM St. Jude Saturday, January 14, :00 AM Bruno Raineri, Sr. Sunday, January 15, :30 AM Margaret Balizs 9:30 AM Haig Barsamian 11:30 AM Guadalupe Diaz 5:00 PM Patty Roviheim (healing) Monday, January 16th Martin Luther King Day The Parish Offices will be closed there will be one mass at 9:00 am We Pray for * Teddi Schumann, Ella Alexander, Stella Dunbar, Louise Taylor, Carole Paulson, Lucy Gervasio, Lisa Sohitian, Pablo Vitar, June Hurst, Jackie Murdy, Missy Stevens, Leticia Garcia, George Bellis, Linda Nowlon, Jackie Murdy, Robert Hobbs, Barbara Sweeney Did You Know? Helping victims of abuse The first obligation of the Church with regard to victims is for healing and reconciliation. The Archdiocese continues to reach out to every person who has been a victim of sexual abuse as a minor by anyone in church service, whether that abuse is recent or occurred in the past. The Archdiocese s Victims Assistance Ministry helps victims/ survivors who have been victims of sexual abuse by a priests, deacons, or individuals representing the Catholic Church. The Victim Assistance Coordinator, Suzanne Healy, is available to help victims/survivors make a formal complaint of abuse to the archdiocese, and to obtain support for the needs of the individual and families. Ms. Healy can be reached by calling, (213) For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 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 - October through May 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. (Exposition of the Holy Eucharist, 82) Deceased Nicole Cooper 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.

5 Page 5 January 8, 2012 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 9:30AM mass with their parents. Contact Irene Holly at or iholly@sp-apostle.org Children s Religious Education (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 Confirmation 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 Next SBer s is Jan 13th 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 NETWORK. 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. 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 - 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 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 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. Theology Connection - Connecting Faith & Life won t meet in January: Happy New Year! Our next gathering is Tuesday, February 7, The speaker is Laura Hogan, JD, MA. Her topic is Suffering, Transformation, and Joy: Paul s Letter to the Philippians. Contact Barbara Murphy at bmurphy@sp-apostle.org for more information or to get on our list. Bible Study - Resumes on Mon. Jan 22, 2012 Monday Mornings 7:00 to 8:00 AM Multi-Purpose Room Repeated Friday Mornings 11:00 AM to 12:00 N Multi- Purpose Room Sunday Family Liturgies - The 3rd Grade on January 29, 2012 at the 9:30 am. Job Support Group - The winter session will start on January 19, 2012 and run for 6 weeks. The group meets on Thursday at 1:00 pm in the MPR. For more information contact Charlie at the following healy@gseis.ucla.edu. Adults Looking for Confirmation? Are you an adult who has never been confirmed -- but would like to be? Do the following requirements fit you? Age 21 or older Have already received the sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist Registered parishioner here at St. Paul the Apostle (or willing to be) Regular and faithful participant in the Sunday Liturgy (or willing to begin this commitment) For more information please contract Barbara Murphy at or bmurphy@sp-apostle.org Senior Ministry Book Club... The next meeting will be on Friday, January 6th in the Multipurpose Room from 10 to 11:30 AM. Join us for stimulating and thoughtful discussion of current bestsellers and classics. New members are welcome. For Information, call Mary 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, February 6th, 2012 for lively conversation, friendship, refreshments, and more as we play Bingo. New Members are welcome. For information, call Eva Social Group will not meet in January as the 1st and 3rd Mondays are Holidays.

6 Page 6 January 8, 2012 Readings for Sunday January 15th, 2012 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19 Samuel was sleeping in the temple of the LORD where the ark of God was. The LORD called to Samuel, who answered, "Here I am." Samuel ran to Eli and said, "Here I am. You called me." "I did not call you, " Eli said. "Go back to sleep." So he went back to sleep. Again the LORD called Samuel, who rose and went to Eli. "Here I am, " he said. "You called me." But Eli answered, "I did not call you, my son. Go back to sleep." At that time Samuel was not familiar with the LORD, because the LORD had not revealed anything to him as yet. The LORD called Samuel again, for the third time. Getting up and going to Eli, he said, "Here I am. You called me." Then Eli understood that the LORD was calling the youth. So he said to Samuel, "Go to sleep, and if you are called, reply, Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening." When Samuel went to sleep in his place, the LORD came and revealed his presence, calling out as before, "Samuel, Samuel!" Samuel answered, "Speak, for your servant is listening." Samuel grew up, and the LORD was with him, not permitting any word of his to be without effect. Reading 2 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, Brothers and sisters: The body is not for immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord is for the body; God raised the Lord and will also raise us by his power. Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? But whoever is joined to the Lord becomes one Spirit with him. Avoid immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the immoral person sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been purchased at a price. Therefore glorify God in your body. Gospel Jn 1:35-42 John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, "Behold, the Lamb of God." The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, "What are you looking for?" They said to him, "Rabbi" - which translated means Teacher -, "where are you staying?" He said to them, "Come, and you will see." So they went and saw where Jesus was staying, and they stayed with him that day. It was about four in the afternoon. Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who heard John and followed Jesus. He first found his own brother Simon and told him, "We have found the Messiah" - which is translated Christ -. Then he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, "You are Simon the son of John; you will be called Cephas" - which is translated Peter. Luke Live! Lent 2012 with Paulist Fr. James DiLuzio Fr. James Diluzio, former Associate Pastor of St. Paul s will help us experience the Gospel of Luke as members of the Early Church experienced it internalized, personalized, shared! The ancient custom of memorizing beloved texts enabled faith to come alive. Luke Live! is fitting for all ages Families with children age 10+, teens, singles, seniors, everyone! Fr. James will preach at all the weekend masses March 17-18, 2012 then Monday, March 19: Luke 3 and 4 John the Baptist Tuesday, March 20: Luke 5 and 6 Sermon on the Plain Wednesday, March 21: Luke 7 and 8 The Public Ministry of Jesus Two presentations each day at 10:30am repeated at 7:30pm in the Church Refreshments Served No Fee: Donations Gratefully Accepted Call or Barbara Murphy for more information ; bmurphy@sp-apostle.org