St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community 10750 Ohio Ave (at Selby) Los Angeles, CA 90024 (310) 474-1527 www. sp-apostle.org Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 16, 2012 The Lord GOD is my help, therefore I am not disgraced. Isaiah 50:7 IT S ALL ABOUT CONTROL From toddlerhood to old age, we grow in mastery of our own lives, our bodies, and our destiny. This mastery is hard won, and we don t let go of autonomy easily. Much of this self-mastery involves the avoidance of pain or discomfort, so when we hear things like take up your cross and lose your life, we tend to resist the message. James says that faith without works is dead. Ouch! That is really a direct message! One way to look at this, as well as the part about losing our life to find it, is that faith is a process of more and more openness to God s direction of our lives. It is very hard for us to give up control, but perhaps what we are being asked to do is not to become passive and babyish, but to allow God to direct where our self-mastery will lead and what it will accomplish. We are asked to relinquish the need to control the results of our efforts; to risk, as Jesus did, the loss of everything we are working to achieve. We are asked to let God take the lead and to control the results, even though we may never see those results. 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
Page 2 September 16, 2012 Together in Mission 2012 A Time for Reflec on The theme of this year s campaign is Be Imitators of Christ 1 Cor 1:11. If you have not done so, please return your pledge form or use the envelope provided in the pews. Pledge Update Parish Goal: $132,751.70 Amount Pledged: $99,207.15 Amount Paid: $93,633.15 Participants: 226 The above numbers reflect pledges/payments received and recorded by the TIM office as of Monday, August 13, 2012. St. Paul the Apostle Fall Festival 2012 October 12-13 - 14 Don t delay! Order your festival tickets now at big savings. The deadline for ordering tickets through presale at substantial savings is 7:00 PM on Friday, September 28, 2012. Go to www.spapwc.com/festival to order now! You don t need an account or password to order tickets. Anyone can order on the website. It is secure, fast, and easy! But hurry to get these great discounts, because the website will close down on Friday, 9/28/12, at 7:00 PM! Please contact Jennifer Kozakowski with questions or for additional information at 310-780-7001 (cell) or jenkoz@ca.rr.com TODAY S READINGS First Reading The Lord GOD is my help; who will prove me wrong? (Isaiah 50:5-9a). Psalm I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living (Psalm 116). Second Reading Faith, if it does not have works, is dead (James 2:14-18). Gospel Jesus asked his disciples, Who do you say that I am? (Mark 8:27-35). PRAYER OF THE WEEK September 16, 2012, Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Look upon us, O God, Creator and ruler of all things, and, that we may feel the working of your mercy, grant that we may serve you with all our heart. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Reflection question: In what ways do I serve God? 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 The First Friday Adoration will resume on Friday, October 5th ATTENTION ALL SPA PARENT ALUMNI Calling All Married Couples! SPA PARENT ALUMNI FESTIVAL FOOD BOOTH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14TH 12 TO 6PM LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS PLEASE CONTACT SUSAN REED -CHAIR 424 298-0291 susanbreed1234@aol.com> Looking for the perfect weekend? Anniversary coming up? A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend can help turn a good marriage into a great one! Next weekend is November 9-11 in the LA West area. Visit ilovemyspouse.net for more details and to apply online. Early sign ups are encouraged. For more info, contact Sarah and Jacob Flores at 562-923- 7335 or email them at sarjcob@aol.com.
PAGE 3 September 16, 2012 Parish Office Hours Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm General E-Mail: parishoffice@sp-apostle.org Rev John Ardis, C.S.P. 424-832-5151 Pastor jardis@sp-apostle.org Mary Ann Bertolucci 424-832-5158 Ministry/Facilities mbertolucci@sp-apostle.org Mary Pat Cooper 424-832-5162 Coordinator of Church and School Advancement mpcooper@sp-apostle.org Sr. Stella Maria Enright, DMJ 310-474-1588 School Principal srstella@sp-apostle.org Claire Henning 424-832-5153 Pastoral Associate chenning@sp-apostle.org Irene Holly 310-689-6212 Director Children s Religious Ed iholly@sp-apostle.org PARISH STAFF The Paulist Fathers Bridget Lander 424-832-5150 Teen Confirmation Coordinator blander@sp-apostle.org Lois Massey 424-832-5152 Business Operations lmassey@sp-apostle.org Barbara Murphy 424-832-5159 RCIA Director bmurphy@sp-apostle.org Rev Joseph Scott, C.S.P. 424-832-5154 Associate Pastor jscott@sp-apostle.org Rev. Dat Tran, C.S.P. 424-832-5155 Associate Pastor dtran@sp-apostle.org Christopher Walker 310-689-6213 Director of Music cwlaudate@hotmail.com Priests in Residence Peter Abdella, C.S.P. 310-474-9405 Brett Hoover, 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 UCLA Catholic Center (310) 208-5015 Fr. Peter Abdella, C.S.P., Director Fr. Paul Rospond, C.S.P., Asst. Dir. UCLA Medical Center (310) 267-8191 Rev. Tom Clerkin, C.S.P., Chaplain Paulist Productions (310) 454-0688 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: $51,847.50 Weekly Collection : 10,610.00 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 424-832-5152. Theology Connection Connecting Faith & Life Theology Connection is on hiatus for the summer. Thanks to all for coming out to hear our great speakers. The 2012-2013 schedules are available at the church entrances and the website. Loyola Marymount University is offering continuing education credit for participation! Go to www.lmu.edu/academics/extension/crs.htm for more information. Save the dates for Theology Connection Special Event. Three consecutive Thursdays: October 18, 25, and Nov. 1 with Rabbi Jason Fruithandler: TANAKH: The Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings. Are you considering the priesthood? Come and See the Paulists! Join men from around the country for a "Come and See" Weekend at the Paulist house of formation in Washington, DC. It begins at 5pm on Oct. 5 and concludes at 3pm on Oct 7. In the course of the weekend, you will learn more about the Paulist mission and meet Paulist priests, students and novices. Contact Father Dave Farnum, CSP, Paulist Vocation Director, at dfarnum@paulist.org or 1-800-235-3456.
Page 4 September 16, 2012 Mass Inten ons Saturday, September 15, 2012 5:00 PM Lucia Donatoni Sunday, September 16, 2012 7:30 AM Rosa Nigro 9:30 AM Patrick McCarthy 11:30 AM Joseph Rallo 5:00 PM Gordon McLean Monday, September 17, 2010 6:30 AM Richard Ferry (get well) 5:30 PM Tuesday, September 18, 2012 6:30 AM 5:30 PM Fr. John Ardis (Birthday) Wednesday, September 19, 2012 6:30 AM Robert B. Farrell 5:30 PM Alan Wilkin (Healing) Thursday, September 20, 2012 6:30 AM Carol Rice & Kate Stone 5:30 PM Friday, September 21, 2012 6:30 AM 5:30 PM Saturday, September 22, 2012 5:00 PM RoasarioNigro Sunday, September 23, 2012 7:30 AM Vicenza Beratta 9:30 AM Patricia Costello 11:30 AM Lee Guthrie 5:00 PM Nastalia Machado JOB SEEKING SUPPORT GROUP RESTARTS on 10/4/12 St Paul The Apostle Catholic Community s job support group begins its fall meetings on Thursday October 4th. The group is free and serves persons seeking employment. Past members have helped one another in upgrading resumes and job interviewing skills and by offering emotional support and leads to jobs. The group will meet weekly on Thursdays for 6 weeks from 1:00 to 2:30:PM in the multipurpose room of the Church's business office. It is being co-facilitated by Dr. Charlie Healy and retired business executives from the parish. Charlie is a retired UCLA professor who taught career counseling. To reserve or get more information, contact Charlie at healy@gseis.ucla.edu or 310-474-7937. Exploring Catholic Faith Interested in learning about the Catholic Faith? Join us as we explore Catholic faith. Come to one, or two, or all six sessions. There is no obligation! October 21: What has Mass got to do with me? October 28: Who is Jesus? November 4: Eucharist: the true body and blood of Christ. November 11: Trinity: How can God be three without being three gods? November 18: The seven Sacraments of faith November 25: Can we live a moral life? Six consecutive Sunday mornings from 10:45am to 11:45am in the Multi-purpose room (ground floor of the John Carroll Parish Center, corner of Ohio and Selby) for info: sp-apostle.org We Pray for * Teddi Schumann, Ella Alexander, Stella Dunbar, Louise Taylor, Lucy Gervasio, Carol Paulson, Harry Nakamora, Hector Casanello, Pamela Marks, Charles Smirnoff, Alan Wilkin, Joel Fisher, Fr. Ed Wrobleski, William Winsatt, Omar Moursi, Patty Fleming, Maria Cataldo, Doug Devine Deceased Mary Louise Fantel, Brett Cole, Ginny Broms, Geoffrey Ammer, Andrew Pedata How can I have a name added to the prayers of the faithful? You can call the parish office anytime (310) 474-1527. If you do not reach anyone, you can press 8 and leave a message in the general mailbox. You can also e-mail: 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. ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Elementary School Nondiscrimination Policy 2012-2013 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.
Page 5 September 16, 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 424-832-5159 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 310-689-6212 or iholly@spapostle.org Children s Religious Educa on (CCD) Classes are held Wednesday afternoon from 3:45 to 5:15PM. Fall 2012 classes will start on Sept. 19th Please call Irene Holly, Director, for more information at: 310-689-6212 or email iholly@spapostle.org Teen Confirma on For information on Confirmation please contact, Bridget Lander, Confirmation Coordinator. blander@spapostle.org. 2012-13 classes start have started. Sandwich Builders 7:00 8:00 PM in the JCPC E-mail : spasandwichbuilders@gmail.com. The group will resume Sept 14. Toddler Group SPA Toddler Group meets on Tuesdays @ 10:00 am in the Multipurpose. Please e-mail 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 Connec on: Connec ng Faith & Life Theology Connection will gather October 2, 2012 with Fr. Jack Brennan, SMA of St. John s Seminary talking about Trinitarian Spirituality: Exploring the Mystery of the Trinity. Please join us at the Coffee Connection, 3838 Centinela Blvd. (at Venice SE), LA, CA 90066. Free Parking! Corner Centinela and Venice, overflow ½ block south at Centinela and Pacific. No reservations needed. There is no fee; donations gratefully accepted. Go to theologyconnection.org for more information or to get on our email list. 2012-2013 schedules are now available. Theology Connection meets the first Tuesday of the month. Bible Study - will resume in September. Monday Mornings at 7:00 and Repeated Friday Mornings 11:00 AM - MPR Job Support Group - For more information contact Charlie at the following email: healy@gseis.ucla.edu. 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, 10516 Pico Blvd.For questions, contact Jay Spillane, (310) 229-9300, 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. 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 e-mail youngadultsministryspa@gmail.com. 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. Children s RCIA catechist Needed We need an RCIA catechist on Sunday mornings for children that are preparing for the sacraments. The session takes place after the 9:30AM mass. It is held from 11:00 to 12:00 noon. For more information contact Irene Holly, 310-689- SENIORS MINISTRY A Celebration... Join us, Wednesday, September 19, from 10:30am to 12 noon, in the Upper Social Hall as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of our Seniors Ministry (see fliers at church entrances for details). The program will be followed by a lunch (cost $8.00) that requires a reservation by September 17. For reservations and information call Agnes at 310-837-4697. Book Club... The next meeting will be on Friday, October 5, 2012 in the Multipurpose Room from 9 to 10:30 AM. Join us for stimulating and thoughtful discussion of current bestsellers and classics. For this meeting, the members have chosen to read Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle. In this surprisingly jubilant memoir, Fr. Boyle recounts his two decades of working with homies in Los Angeles County. New members are welcome. For Information, call Mary at 310-398-7930. 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, September 17, 2012, for lively conversation, friendship, refreshments, and more as we play Bingo. New Members are welcome. For information, call Eva 310-837-4197.
Page 6 September 16, 2012 Readings for September 23, 2012 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1 Wis 2:12, 17-20 The wicked say: Let us beset the just one, because he is obnoxious to us; he sets himself against our doings, reproaches us for transgressions of the law and charges us with violations of our training. Let us see whether his words be true; let us find out what will happen to him. For if the just one be the son of God, God will defend him and deliver him from the hand of his foes. With revilement and torture let us put the just one to the test that we may have proof of his gentleness and try his patience. Let us condemn him to a shameful death; for according to his own words, God will take care of him. Reading 2 Jas 3:16-4:3 Beloved: Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice. But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without inconstancy or insincerity. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace. Where do the wars and where do the conflicts among you come from? Is it not from your passions that make war within your members? You covet but do not possess. You kill and envy but you cannot obtain; you fight and wage war. You do not possess because you do not ask. You ask but do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions. Gospel Mk 9:30-37 Jesus and his disciples left from there and began a journey through Galilee, but he did not wish anyone to know about it. He was teaching his disciples and telling them, "The Son of Man is to be handed over to men and they will kill him, and three days after his death the Son of Man will rise." But they did not understand the saying, and they were afraid to question him. They came to Capernaum and, once inside the house, he began to ask them, "What were you arguing about on the way?" But they remained silent. They had been discussing among themselves on the way who was the greatest. Then he sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, "If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all." Taking a child, he placed it in the their midst, and putting his arms around it, he said to them, "Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me but the One who sent me." Homeboy Bakery Sales Sept. 23rd Homeboy Bakery will be here selling their artisan breads and delicious pastries after the morning masses only. Fr. Greg Boyle's Homeboy Industries provides jobs for ex gang members. When you take advantage of these sales, you get the finest baked goods, you help worthy men and women become productive members of society. A NEW OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY AT SPA JOIN US IN SERVING OTHERS AT THE INTERSECTION OF SYCAMORE AND ROMAINE GO TO SYCAMOREandROMAINE.com TO SIGN UP Catholics Care. Catholics Vote. The Right to Life and the Dignity of the Human Person The bedrock for all Catholic social teaching is the inherent dignity of every human being. As the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops states: The Church proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. Our belief in the sanctity of human life and the inherent dignity of the human person is the foundation of all principles of our social teaching every person is precious the measure of every institution is whether it threatens or enhances the life and dignity of the human person. This belief flows from ancient scriptural roots from the Genesis account of human creation in the image and likeness of God to our Christian commitment to the Incarnation, that God so loved us that He sent His Son Jesus to pitch his tent and dwell among us. Our human dignity is the free gift of God, it is not something we could possibly shed or alter. Made in God s image, each of us deserves the care and attention that belong to beings of inestimable worth, at every stage of life from the moment of conception through the vulnerable years of childhood, throughout our working lives into old age, up to the very moment of natural death. The teaching of human dignity calls for a consistent ethic of life, protecting, respecting and enhancing life at every stage and age. Every person is covered the elderly, the poor, the imprisoned, the unborn, the immigrant, the chronically ill, as well as the rich, the powerful, and the strong. We must do more than resist direct assaults on human life, such as abortion, capital punishment and war, but also uplift the dignity of human life by working to expand such social goods as health care, education, and economic opportunity to all in our society. SAVE the DATE Thursday, September 20, 2012 for a presentation on Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship by Fr. Allan F. Deck, SJ. (see fliers at church entrances for details)