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The Paulist Fathers WELCOME! Celebrating 150 Years of Ministry to North America 1858 2008 St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community 10750 Ohio Avenue (at Selby) Los Angeles, California 90024 (310) 474-1527 www.paulist.org Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here Sunday MASSES (New) 7:00 am 9:00 am 11:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm Vigil 5:00 pm Divine love is Infinitely active, and when it enters the human heart, it sets it on fire Weekdays (Monday thru Friday) 6:30 am 5:30 pm Saturdays 9:00 am 5:00 pm (Sunday Vigil) Fr. Isaac Hecker, Founder The Paulist Fathers Rev. Paul Lannan, C.S.P., Associate Pastor plannan@sp-apostle.org Direct # (424) 832-5156 PARISH STAFF Rev John Ardis, C.S.P., Pastor jardis@sp-apostle.org Direct # (424) 832-5151 Rev Joseph Scott, C.S.P., Associate Pastor jscott@sp-apostle.org Direct # (424) 832-5154 Sr. Stella Maria Enright, DMJ 310-474-1588 School Principal srstella@sp-apostle.org Celeste Anlauf 424-832-5162 Development Director canlauf@sp-apostle.org Mary Ann Bertolucci 424-832-5158 Facilities Coordinator mbertolucci@sp-apostle.org Joan Doyle 424-832-5155 Director of Religious Education jdoyle@sp-apostle.org Claire Henning 424-832-5153 Pastoral Associate chenning@sp-apostle.org Irene Holly 310-689-6212 CCD Coordinator iholly@sp-apostle.org Lois Massey 424-832-5152 Administrative Assistant lmassey@sp-apostle.org Barbara Murphy 424-832-5159 Seniors & RCIA Coordinator bmurphy@sp-apostle.org Christopher Walker 310-689-6213 Director of Music cwlaudate@hotmail.com

PAGE 2 May 25, 2008 One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic A MOUNTAINTOP EXPERIENCE At 1 am a knock came on my door. It is time, a disembodied voice murmured in heavily accented English. I swam into consciousness, not quite sure where I was, but feeling the chill of December mountain air against my forehead. Then I remembered. I was about to join six companions in an early morning climb to the summit of Jebel Musa (Arabic for mountain of Moses ) by tradition the site of biblical Mt. Sinai. The day before we had endured a ten hour drive in a cramped van, watching flat gray desert finally yield to the more photogenic reddish brown mountains of the Sinai range. Now and then a green palm tree softened the starkness of red earth. Bedouins rode by mounted on camelback. We had entered a world that spoke the mystery of Other. The first station toward our destination was a simple hostel on the edge of a small village. We ate early and quietly, a little nervous about what was to come. I went to bed at sunset. An instant later the knock on my door summoned me back to the van for a night time journey to our second station, a Bedouin encampment just outside the walls of St. Catherine s monastery. St. Catherine s is itself a worthy goal for any pilgrim. The monks inside the walls date the beginnings of their prayerful community to the 3 rd century. At this early morning hour, however, the gates of the monastery were locked. Our true destination was a campfire around which waited our guides. We had the option of riding two thirds of the climb by camel or hiking the entire distance led by a wrinkled, toothless guide whose name, Musa, was the same attached to the mountain. The camel ride sounded exotic, but I wanted to test my fitness by climbing the full distance. Belying his ancient appearance, our guide and leader proved fast and skillful on his feet. It was hard to keep my eyes focused on the winding trail. I was drawn to the star-filled sky like a sunflower to the sun. No moon appeared, but starlight traced the outline of the mountain range looming above us and illumined the path we traveled. As we climbed the wind grew colder. That morning we d left Cairo where the winter temperatures never dropped below 80 degrees. Now I was grateful for the heavy windbreaker I d brought just in case. Along the way were lamp-lit tents at which we happily purchased cups of Turkish coffee and chocolate. We reached the summit before dawn. In the darkness we stumbled over pilgrims in sleeping bags, and became aware of other shadowy figures huddled against the now brisk morning wind. We overheard conversations in French, Italian, and German. We sought shelter in a cave and met a group of Australians who offered a sip from their bottle of Egyptian brandy to take the edge off our chill. Soon the first rays of the sun emerged from the Eastern depths of the Red Sea. Before this fiery light all conversation ceased. After a time our guide led us a short way down the mountain to a wind-worn pile of stone unnoticed by the crowd above. It was a Muslim shrine to his namesake Moses--built, Musa told us, at the very place where God gifted the one-time shepherd with tablets to form a people. This people were much like me, I couldn t help thinking. They received manna to nourish their bodies and the Law to seal their covenant and were scarcely grateful for either. How astonishing that the One we climb mountains to find is best discovered in the most ordinary times and places of our daily life, sharing Divine life in the simplest of foods. The sun was now rising above the craggy rocks, melting the frost in our bones. It was time to make our way down the still winding but now well lit trail. It was time to begin fixing in memory all we had seen and felt. It was time to break bread. Joe Scott, C.S.P. Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 26th The Church Office will be closed on that day we will have one Mass @ 9:00 am

PAGE 3 May 25, 2008 Mass Intentions This Week at St. Pauls Saturday May 24 9:00 AM Germaine Dion 5:00 PM Beatrice Renk Sunday May 25 CONFIRMATION @ 5 PM Mass 7:00 AM Ronald McKendall 9:00 AM Augustino Valenzuela 11:00 AM Gerald Casey 5:00 PM Confirmation Candidates Monday May 26 MEMORIAL DAY 9:00 AM SPA Parishioners Tuesday May 27 6:30 AM Kresimir Antolos 5:30 PM The Danielski Family Wednesday May 28 6:30 AM Mary Finocchiaro 5:30 PM Nieves Posadas Thursday May 29 6:30 AM 5:30 PM Joe Scott, Sr. Friday May 30 6:30 AM Paul Kotin 5:30 PM Sr. Rose Marie Saturday May 31 9:00 AM Neiva Bianchi 5:00 PM FIRST COMMUNION Sunday June 1 7:00 AM SPA Parishioners 9:00 AM FIRST COMMUNION 11:00 AM FIRST COMMUNION 5:00 PM Andrew H. Kim Saturday May 24 7:00 PM AA Meeting MPR Sunday May 25 9:00 AM Children s Liturgy 10:00 AM Coffee & Donuts Pavillion 11:00 AM Mass RCIA Dismissal Confirmation 5 pm Mass Monday May 26 MEMORIAL DAY OFFICE CLOSED 9:00 AM Mass ONLY 7:00 AM Bible Study MPR Tuesday May 27 8:00 AM Women s Faith Sharing MPR 10:00 AM Toddler Group MPR 7:00 PM Paulist Reconciliation Cmt MPR Wednesday May 28 CCD Classes @ 3:45 pm 7:30 AM Men s Faith Sharing MPR 10:00 AM Seniors Honored in Church 7:30 PM RCIA MPR Thursday May 29 7:00 PM Bereavement Group Friday May 30 11:00 AM Bible Study MPR Saturday May 31 7:00 PM AA Meeting MPR Sunday June 1 FIRST COMMUNION 9:00 & 11:00 MASS 9:00 AM Children s Liturgy CHCL 10:00 AM Coffee & Donuts Pavillion Meeting Room Codes: CH - Church JCPC/USH - Upper Social Hall CHCL - Church Classroom MPR - Multipurpose Room SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Thursdays & Saturdays 4:00 to 4:45 PM (or by appointment) Thursday Holy Hour First Friday Exposition 6:00 to 7:00 PM 1:00 to 5:15 PM NEEDED The parish is in need of two late model/low mileage used cars. If you are looking to make a great charitable gift, please call Fr. John Ardis at his direct office number: 424-832-5151. Parish Office Hours Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm CLOSED SATURDAY and SUNDAY Please note: We will not have daily masses on June 19, 20 & 21 The Paulist Fathers will be in Washington DC The Sunday masses will be celebrated Sat 5 pm Vigil and the 7, 9 11 am & 5 pm Sunday

Page 4 May 25, 2008 2008 Together In Mission Campaign Goal: $116,650 Pledges to date: 107,933 Challenge Grant 2008 A generous donor has committed to challenge the SPA community to contribute to this important appeal sponsored by the Archdiocese. The Challenge Grant of $10,000 directly benefits the SPA church s General Fund! For every donation of $1 $20, the donor will add $2. Example: $1 = $3 and $20 = $60 For every donation of $21 $250, the donor will add $1. Example: $21 = $42, $100 = $200, & $250 = $500 Please note that if our TIM goal is not reached by June 1, 2008, we will not receive the $10,000 donation. REFLECTIONS Three hours of retreat for Liturgical Ministers to reflect on the meaning of our ministries, their rewards and challenges 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 31st Multi-Purpose Room Father Joe Scott and members of the Liturgy Council If you are active in any Liturgical Ministry Hospitality, Communion, Proclaiming the Word, Music you are invited to join in a three hour mini-retreat. You can reflect on your current ministry, or use the time to explore another ministry you find appealing (or mystifying). Former and prospective ministers are also welcome. Meet and connect with other members of the St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community, and consider whether you might play a more active role in the Assembly. Beverages and Snacks provided. Please bring a sack lunch so we can end with a meal together RSVP to the 310-474-1527 by Tuesday, May 27th or e-mail Lisa Wellik at lwellick@ca.rr.com University Campus Choir presents Franz Joseph & Johann Michael Haydn Lord Nelson Mass ~Timete Dominum Sunday, June 8 at 7:30 pm St. Paul the Apostle Church Alexander Ruggieri, Music Director with guest soloists, Tania Bateson, soprano Judy Tran, alto, Paul Kowabori, tenor Christopher Walker, bass advance tickets $10 (if ordered by June 5) $15 at the door, group rates available, children under 12 free for information/tickets, contact: 310 826-6319 or hinnebug@ucla.edu A Future Brighter Than Any Past Campaign Update As many of you know, we have been involved with a project that touches all of us -- A FUTURE BRIGHTER THAN ANY PAST: The Campaign for the Paulist Fathers. As you know, the Paulist Fathers have served in Los Angeles for more than 75 years. This important capital campaign will benefit Important Paulist ministries across North America such as: Reconciliation Ministries: Reaching out to those who have left the church, letting them know we miss them and want them to return; Evangelization Ministries: Reaching out to those who have no church and sharing the Good News of the Gospel; and Communication Ministries: Using every available means of communications to share the Word of God. Additionally, funds from this campaign will support the education of Paulist seminarians and senior Paulists in retirement. Twenty percent of money donated will be returned here to St. Paul the Apostle for our own local ministry needs. In the coming weeks you will receive more information about this capital campaign. I encourage you to prayerfully consider making a pledge before Commitment Sunday on June 8th. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Father John Ardis, CSP

PAGE 5 May 25, 2008 Outreach Opportunities May 2008 Sandwich Builders This is a great volunteer opportunity for families.. We meet for one hour to make lunches for the homeless. The next Sandwich Builders is on Friday night, May 30 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Upper Social Hall. Bring peanut butter, jelly, bread, cookies, candy, bananas, chips and anything for a sack lunch. For more information email the Justice Outreach Council at: spajoc@gmail.com Sunday Evenings Food Sorts Sort food (which is distributed to local shelters) at the Westside Food Bank this is a great volunteer opportunity for families. For more information, or to sign up, call the St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community Hotline: 310-474-1527, ext. 247. WINE OF THE MONTH An invitation to donate the wine used in our liturgies Our parish consumes approximately two cases of red wine during our liturgies each month. In an effort to allow more members of our community to feel that they are personally contributing to our liturgical celebrations, the Liturgy Council invites parishioners to donate a onemonth supply of wine for our liturgical celebrations. It s simple to do: Sign up to donate 2 cases of the dry red wine of your choice by contacting Pearl Lattaker who oversees the purchase of liturgical supplies. You can e- mail Pearl at guiverdi@aol.com. Gift Receipts available upon request from Lois Massey in the parish office. May Wine Donated by SPA Pirate s Cove Fall Festival 2007 Thank you to the many volunteers who have already volunteered!! PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) Thank you to everyone who signed up to prepare and serve dinner at PATH (a local homeless shelter). More opportunities at PATH will be available in fall!! Weekly Food Collection Every week St. Paul s collects pasta and rice for use t the homeless lunch line at St. Peter s Catholic Church in downtown Los Angeles. Collection baskets are at every door to the church. Please bring a bag of pasta or rice to church every Sunday for your weekly outreach. We Pray for... Please remember the sick in our community, that they may find comfort and healing in Christ: Teddi Shumann Catherine Stringer Mary Frawley Thompson Don Trotter Dottie Yates Andrew Bayliss Let us pray for all who have recently died, that they may rejoice in the risen Lord: Virginia McRoskey (mother of Mary Byrnes) Parish Support Would you 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: 424-832-5162.

PAGE 6 May 25, 2008 BIBLE STUDY The last session of the bible study this week Please check the bulletin for the times and dates of the Fall Sessions. BEREAVEMENT SERIES A six week group discussion series for those experiencing the loss of a loved one through death, recently or in the past. The series is facilitated by Patricia Edlefsen, M.N., R.N., a psychiatric nurse and bereavement counselor. The sessions are of open discussion format, confidential, free of charge and start and end on time. Most benefit is obtained by attending all six meetings. TIME: 7:00-8:30 PM DAY: THURSDAYS DATES: May 8, 2008 THROUGH June 12, 2008 PLACE: THE RECONCILIATION ROOM (IN FRONT OF CHURCH BY PICTURE OF PRODIGAL SON) PLEASE RSVP TO PARISH OFFICE AT 310-474-1527. Sandwich Builders This Friday night May 30 th, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM St. Paul the Apostle church, Upper Social Hall Come join the hundreds of volunteers who meet once a month to make lunches and prayer cards for the homeless. If you haven t been to a Sandwich Builders yet, come check it out. This will be the last Sandwich Builders of the school year. You don t want to miss it. BOADT TALKS AVAILABLE ON CD! All three of Fr. Lawrence Boadt's recent talks on Scripture ("A Fresh Look at the Bible") are now available for purchase. Our Music Director, Christopher Walker, taped each talk and has volunteered to transfer them to CD, and Fr. Boadt has given his permission for this project. The three talks will shortly be available for $10 a set. Note: Pre-payment is required, and no individual talk will be available for separate purchase, only as part of the set. Many thanks to both Chris and Fr. Boadt for their generosity in making this offer a reality. Please use the order form below, and the CD sets will be mailed to you shortly. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FR. LAWRENCE BOADT, CSP "A FRESH LOOK AT THE BIBLE" CD ORDER FORM I would like to order CD sets of the Boadt lecture series. Enclosed is my check or money order (no cash or credit card purchases) sets X $10 set Make checks payable to St. Paul the Apostle) Complete this form, enclose pre-payment, and mail or hand deliver to: JOAN DOYLE "Boadt CD's" St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community 10750 Ohio Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024 Questions? Call Joan Doyle at (424) 832-5155 Questions: spajoc@gmail.com

PAGE 7 May 25, 2008 How Does a Person Become Catholic? 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 Coordinator at 424-832-5159. Date Dismissal Topic Reading Liturgical Week 5/25 11am MPR Jn 6:51-58 Body and Blood of Christ 5/28 Church Structure Mt 7:21-27 6/1 7am MPR Mt 7:21-27 Ninth Sunday Ordinary Time 6/4 Order of the Mass Mt 9:9-13 6/7 5pm Saturday CHCL Mt 9:9-13 Tenth Sunday Ordinary Time 6/11 Church Etiquette Mt 9:36-10:8 6/15 5pm Sunday MPR Mt 9:36-10:8 Eleventh Sunday Ordinary Time 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 meet each Sunday morning after the 9:00AM mass with their parents. The parent and child journey together as they prepare for Full Communion into the Catholic Church. For more information please contact Irene Holly direct at 310-689-6212. Teen Confirmation Confirmation is scheduled for Sun, May 25, at the 5:00 pm Mass CCD Registration Registration for 2008-2009 - This is another reminder to register your children for the coming year. If you are registered and have been attending CCD, please e-mail or call me direct at 310-678-6212 to let me know what grade he/ she will be attending in the Fall, and any other changes you might have from the last registration. Thank you! A Registration fee of $125.00 payable to St. Paul the Apostle/ CCD needs to be mailed to insure your registration. For those who would like to register and have not been attending CCD, Please call Irene Holly, at 310-678-6212 for a registration form. Thank You! How does a Catholic Return to the Church? Landings is a process that provides a supportive community within which you can ask questions, discuss issues, or deal with difficulties you may have had with the Church in the past. It is a supportive environment in which to speak with ordinary Catholics who are trying to live their faith. If you are an inactive Catholic seeking to explore your faith and your future with the Church, this is a safe landing where people will listen to you. Call Barbara Murphy at 424-832-5159 for information about Landings. CCD News Our 6 & 7 grade students will have a min-retreat this coming Wednesday, ending with liturgy. Parents are encouraged to attend the liturgy with their Child. Our last class is next Wednesday, June4th. Please register your child for the coming Fall.

PAGE 8 May 25, 2008 Senior s Corner May is Older Americans Month... When we honor the contributions of our seniors -- the seniors of St. Paul s who built this church. That s important to remember. Look around you and you ll see a senior whose contribution made it possible for you to be here. They give their time, talent and treasure in service to the parish and beyond. In the best tradition of discipleship they care for the sick, the hungry, the dying, and the lonely. They use their gifts of the Spirit to build up the Church. St. Paul the Apostle Community owes a debt of gratitude to these individuals who worked to build the parish we enjoy today. On May 28 the Seniors Ministry will honor four of our own for their service and dedication to the St. Paul the Apostle community. The honorees are Pien Pook Van Baggen, Richard Welch, and Jackie and Dan Cathcart. Join us Wednesday, May 28, in the Church at 10:30 AM, when we will honor our Seniors with a special Mass celebrated by Fr. Joe Scott, CSP, with music by David Kowal and Chris Green. A Luncheon will follow in the Upper Social Hall. No charge to Seniors for the Lunch. Reservations are required -- call Agnes at 310-837-4697, by Sunday May 25. Book Club... The next meeting will be on Friday, June 6, 2008 in the Multipurpose Room from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Join us for stimulating and thoughtful discussion of current bestsellers and classics. For this meeting the group has chosen to read The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. This is the poignant tale of four years in the life of Liesel, a 10-year-old when she arrives to live with a foster family in Germany during WWII. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can't resist books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau. The author manages to portray the horror and tragedy of war and the Holocaust at the same time show the beauty of humanity. New members are welcome. For information, call Anne Carone at 310-470-1727. August 10, 2008 A Night at the Hollywood Bowl REFLECTION: "Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them. (Rom 12: 6) The Seniors Ministry maintains and regularly updates a file of Resources of Community Services for Older Adults. If you have questions regarding issues, such as, caregiving, transportation, recreation, volunteer opportunities, etc., call the Seniors Ministry Coordinator, in the office, 310-474-1527, ext. 159 Make A Fortune, Come Play Bingo!!! 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, June 2nd, for lively conversation, friendship, refreshments, and more as we play Bingo. New Members are welcome. For information, call Eva 310-837-4197 or Mary, 310-391- 5073. See the award-winning performance of Victor Hugo s Les Misérables in a staged concert adaptation and picnic with fellow SPA parishioners under the stars! Sunday, August 10 at 7:30 pm Tickets are $36 each. A special 3:00 p.m. mass will take place on Sunday, August 10, after which we will meet again at the Bowl for our night together under the stars. Be sure to bring a blanket for our private picnic area! For more information or to reserve your tickets, please call Celeste Anlauf at (424) 832-5162 by June 20, 2008.

Page 9 May 25, 2008 Scripture of the Week These are the readings for Sunday, June 1, 2008. Please read and reflect on these readings during the week (alone or with family and friends), and come to next Sunday s liturgy prepared to listen attentively to the proclamation of the Word of God. Reading 1 Dt 11:18,26-28,32 Moses told the people, Take these words of mine into your heart and soul. Bind them at your wrist as a sign, and let them be a pendant on your forehead. I set before you here, this day, a blessing and a curse: a blessing for obeying the commandments of the LORD, your God, which I enjoin on you today; a curse if you do not obey the commandments of the LORD, your God, but turn aside from the way I ordain for you today, to follow other gods, whom you have not known. NINTH SUNDAY (June 1) READINGS: Moses calls the people to obey God s commandments and be blessed. All have sinned, and all are redeemed by grace through Christ Jesus. Doing the will of God will save you, listen and act on Jesus s words. QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Am I sure that my spiritual house is being built on a firm foundation? How am I retrofitting my spiritual home? FOR CHILDREN: If we build a house on sand at the beach, the sea or the wind will make it fall down. If we build our house on solid rock then the wind may shake it and the waves splash against it, but it won t fall down. Jesus says that when we do what God wants, we are like the house built on rock. Let s ask God how we can help someone this week? Reading II Rom 3:21-25,28 Brothers and sisters, Now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, though testified to by the law and the prophets, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction; all have sinned and are deprived of the glory of God. They are justified freely by his grace through the redemption in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as an expiation, through faith, by his blood. For we consider that a person is justified by faith apart from works of the law. Gospel Mt. 7:21-27 Jesus said to his disciples: Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name? Did we not drive out demons in your name? Did we not do mighty deeds in your name? Then I will declare to them solemnly, I never knew you. Depart from me, you evildoers. Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock. And everyone who listens to these words of mine but does not act on them will be like a fool who built his house on sand. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. And it collapsed and was completely ruined.

PAGE 10 May 25, 2008 Partners in Prayer Partners in Prayer, sponsored by St. Paul the Apostle Seniors 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)-281-1939. Safeguard the Children Corner Did You Know? An appropriate Way to Report Inappropriate Behavior How should you communicate your concerns to someone who may be behaving inappropriately with children? The I message is a simple way to reframe what you want to say so that the listener years you speak of your feelings and concerns rather than hearing a complaint against him or herself. On-site Contact is: Joan Doyle, Director of Religious Education, 424-832-5155 Ministries of Service (Phone numbers are 310 area code unless otherwise indicated.) St. Paul s General Phone Number 310-474-1527, Press 0 for the General Mailbox Altar Servers 474-1527, ext. 288 Baptism (Adults) See RCIA below Baptism (Infants) 474-1527, ext. 155 Baptism (Children) 474-1527, ext. 212 Bulletin Editor bulletineditor@sp-apostle.org Catholic Engaged Encounter (888)-267-3660 Confirmation (Teens & Adults) Joan Doyle, Ext. 155 Counseling Services Fr. Paul Lannan, Ext. 156 Detention Ministry Bob Strickland 821-4126 Eucharistic Ministers 474-1527 FaithJustice Ministries Toni Nolan 474-1527 Advocacy Maureen Hickey 474-1527 Faith Sharing, Men Chuck McCreary 268-4393 Faith Sharing, Women 474-1527 Facilities (Room) Reservations Mary Ann Bertolucci, ext. 158 Finance Council Contact Parish Office @ 474-1527 Hospital Volunteers Fr. Tom Clerkin 825-3770 (UCLA) Landings Barbara Murphy, Ext. 159 Lectors Tom Roth 323-464-4102 Liturgy Contact Ann Pautler 474-1527 Marriage Preparation 474-1527 Ext. 251 Mary and Joseph League Sr. Mary Enda 474-1588 Ministry to Homebound Bette Smith 472-1474 Paulist Women s Club Tina Cathcart, 230-9114 RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) Barbara Murphy, Ext. 159 Religious Educ. for Children Irene Holly, ext. 212(CCD) Sacramental Records Parish Office, ext 201 SPA School Board Janet Feeley, 838-4523 Social Group (Seniors) 474-1527 Seniors Ministry Barbara Murphy ext. 159 Ushers Daniel Amos, 474-1527 Wedding Coordinator Mary Anne Cosgrove, 470-1378 Paulist Contact Numbers & Ministries Priests in Residence Peter Abdella, C.S.P. 310-474-9405 Tom Clerkin, C.S.P. 310-689-6208 Ed Donovan, C.S.P. 310-689-6211 Ivan Tou, C.S.P. 310-689-6203 Ted Vierra, C.S.P. 310-689-6210 Patrick Hensy, C.S.P. 310-689-6209 Ed Wrobleski, C.S.P. 310-470-4103 Paulist Productions (310) 454-0688 Rev. Frank Desiderio, C.S.P. President UCLA Catholic Center (310) 208-5015 Fr. Peter Abdella, C.S.P., Director Fr. Ivan Tou, C.S.P., Asst. Dir. UCLA Medical Center (310) 825-3770 Rev. Tom Clerkin, C.S.P., Chaplain