St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community 10750 Ohio Ave (at Selby) Los Angeles, California 90024 (310) 474-1527 www.sp-apostle.org Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion April 17, 2011 God greatly exalted [Christ] and bestowed on him the name which is above every name. Philippians 2:9 HOSANNA! Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; hosanna in the highest (Matthew 21:9). With these words the Church enters the holiest of weeks, commemorating the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ. When the people of Jerusalem cried out with their hosannas, they were using an ancient Hebrew shout of acclamation that meant Pray, save us. The king to whom they were shouting eventually would save them, but in a way that would be far from what they expected. Salvation would come from the wood of the cross as Jesus hung there to bring freedom from sin and life through death, opening the gates of heaven for all who put their faith and trust in him. Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. THE CROSS We should glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, for he is our salvation, our life and our resurrection; through him we are saved and made free. Opening Antiphon, Evening Mass of the Lord s Supper, Roman Missal Mass Schedule Sunday Masses 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am 5:00 pm Saturday (one mass only) 5:00 pm Vigil Weekdays (Monday- Friday) Daily Masses are: 6:30 AM and 5:30 PM Reconciliation Thursday & Saturday 4:00-4:45 pm First Friday Exposition Oct May Only
Page 2 April 17, 2011 Holy Week Services Holy Thursday 7:30 PM Mass of the Lord s Supper 9:00 PM 11:00 PM Adoration Good Friday No Mass on Good Friday 9:00 AM Morning Prayer 12 Noon Children s Stations of the Cross 7:30 PM The Lord s Passion EASTER SUNDAY MASSES 7:30 am, 9:30 am, and 11:30 am No 5 pm Mass on Easter Sunday Readings for Palm Sunday Gospel at the Procession with Palms Jesus entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11). First Reading In spite of my sufferings I am not disgraced. I am not put to shame (Isaiah 50:4-7). Psalm My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? (Psalm 22) Holy Saturday 9:00 AM Morning Prayer 7:30 PM Easter Vigil Mass Second Reading Christ emptied himself, and God filled this emptiness with exaltation (Philippians 2:6-11). Gospel The account of Christ s passion according to Matthew (Matthew 26:14 27:66 [27:11-54]). Good Friday Collection For the Holy Land April 22, 2011 On Good Friday, April 2nd, our parish will take up the annual Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land. Your financial contribution helps to support the struggling Christian community and to protect Christianity s holiest places.
PAGE 3 April 17, 2011 Rev John Ardis, C.S.P. 424-832-5151 Pastor jardis@sp-apostle.org Celeste Anlauf 424-832-5162 Director of Development canlauf@sp-apostle.org Mary Ann Bertolucci 424-832-5158 Ministry/Facilities mbertolucci@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 Office Hours Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Closed from 12:00 to 12:30 PM 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 Christopher Walker 310-689-6213 Director of Music cwlaudate@hotmail.com All Other Ministries SPA Church Office 310-474-1527 parishoffice@sp-apostle.org Priests in Residence Peter Abdella, C.S.P. 310-474-9405 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 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) 267-8191 Rev. Tom Clerkin, C.S.P., Chaplain Paulist Productions (310) 454-0688 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: $49,915 Weekly Collection : 12,825 If you would 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. Partners in Prayer Partners in Prayer, sponsored by St. Paul the Apostle Senior 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. TOGETHER IN MISSION 2011 From God Comes My Hope. Psalm 62.2 2011 Goal is $128,327.70 The Together in Mission 2011 Campaign has begun, please take time to reflect on the materials you have received at home or the information in the pews. YOU ARE INVITED St. Paul s Donate Wine a Month Club We consume approximately two cases of dry red wine during our liturgies each month. In an effort to allow more parishioners to feel they are personally contributing to our liturgical celebrations, you are invited to donate wine. All donations will be most appreciated and a gift receipt can be provided upon request. Please drop an e-mail to DocHillary@aol.com or call me at (310) 390-3994 and I will schedule your donation month. Thanks You Tony Haworth Liturgy Council
Page 4 April 17, 2011 Mass Intentions Saturday, April 16, 2011 5:00 PM Francine Lombino Sunday, April 17, 2011 Palm Sunday 7:30 AM Sr. Enda Birthday 9:30 AM Peter Fasanell, Jr. 11:30 AM Sr. Enda Birthday 5:00 PM Raymond Boldy Monday, April 18, 2011 6:30 AM Rosa Nigro 5:30 PM Mildred DelGazio Tuesday, April 19, 2011 6:30 AM 5:30 PM Blanche Olsen Wednesday, April 20, 2011 6:30 AM Mass 5:30 PM Mass Julie Screbant Thursday, April 21, 2011 Holy Thursday 7:30 PM - For The SPA Community Friday, April 22, 2011 Good Friday No Mass Today 7:30 PM The Lord s Passion Saturday, April 23, 2011 Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass 7:30 PM - For the SPA Community Sunday, April 24, 2011 Easter Sunday 7:30 AM Paul and Olivia In 9:30 AM Jon Wattenbarger 11:30 AM For the SPA Community There will not be a 5 pm Mass today We Pray for * Teddi Schumann, Ella Alexander, Stella Dunbar, Louise Taylor, Carole Paulson, Lucy Gervasio, Gerald Guess, Rick Bierbele, Nancy Vondrasek, Elizabeth McDonald, Phillip McDonald, Irene Rancin-Rey, Sally Burge Newman, Erin MacKey, Henry Cortez, Beth Moreno, Dan Turner, Rita Cruz-Emeteriom Armand Garkania, Iradj Rafani In His Father s Secret Service: Reflections on the Gospels of Lent Is a series of online video reflections by students at St. Paul s College, the Paulist Seminary in Washington, DC. Starting on Ash Wednesday, March 9, subscribers will receive a weekly email with a link to a Youtube video. For each of the 007 weeks the video will have a five-minute reflection on the following Sunday s Gospel. This series is free. To subscribe, send an email with your name and email address to iwitness@paulist.org. Include the words Lenten Reflections in the subject line. Partners in Prayer is sponsored by St. Paul the Apostle Senior 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. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES For the Week of April 17th 23rd Sunday Monday Tuesday Weds Thursday Friday Saturday Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion Monday of Holy Week Tuesday of Holy Week; Passover begins Wednesday of Holy Week Holy Thursday; Paschal Triduum begins Good Friday of the Lord s Passion; Fast and Abstinence; Earth Day Holy Saturday; Vigil of Easter Deceased Hector C. Amado Dana Bilboa David Anderson 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 after the first few weeks. We also continue to pray for those men and women serving in the US Military: Jeffrey Wolf Justin Aragones Alex Newsom Matt Devlin Mike Devlin Corey Mazza
Page 5 April 17, 2011 How Does a Person Become Catholic? (RCIA) RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) 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. beginning at age 8yrs, who have not been baptized or made their First Communion, meet on Sunday mornings after the 9:30AM mass with their parents. Contact Irene Holly at 310-689-6212 or iholly@sp-apostle.org for more information." Children s Religious Education (CCD) Please call Irene Holly, Director, for more information at: 310-689- 6212 or email iholly@sp-apostle.org Classes are held Wednesday afternoon from 3:45 to 5:15PM. Teen Confirmation For information on Confirmation please contact, Bridget Lander, Confirmation Coordinator. blander@spapostle.org Sandwich Builders 7:00 8:00 PM in the JCPC E-mail : spasandwichbuilders@gmail.com Baptism Prep Class The baptism preparation class is offer the first Weds of each month at 7:30 pm in the church class. Preregistration is not necessary. 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. Contact erind9@gmail.com Family Grade Liturgies The remaining family liturgy is the 2nd grade Sunday June 12th at the 9:30 Faith Sharing Men s and Women s ** Men s Faith Sharing Weds at 7:30 a.m. in the MPR room. ** Women s Faith Sharing Tuesday at 8:15 am in the MPR 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! Email YoungAdultsMinistrySPA@gmail.com SPAYAM will lead the Stations of the Cross at St. Paul's at 7PM. Join us for the service and for a soup and sandwich dinner immediately following. SENIORS MINISTRY Book Club... The next meeting will be on Friday, May 6, 2011 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 In the Company of Others by Jan Karon. 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 1 st and 3 rd Mondays of each month. Come join us Monday, April 18, 2011, for lively conversation, friendship, refreshments, and more as we play Bingo. New Members are welcome. For information, call Eva 310-837-4197. Bible Study - Winter Session Monday Mornings 7:00 to 8:00 AM Multi-Purpose Room Repeated Friday Mornings 11:00 AM to 12:00 N Multi-Purpose Room. UnUrban Theology has CHANGED LOCATION UnUrban Theology is a forum for Catholics and Non-Catholics to discuss Catholic theology and morality. Next Meeting is May 2nd Coffee Connection, 3838 S. Centinela Blvd (at Venice SE), Los Angeles, CA 90066; 310-391-1380. Free Parking! Corner of Centinela & Venice; Overflow 1/2 block south at corner of Centinela & Pacific. No fee but donations are gratefully For more info contact Barbara Murphy at 424-832-5159 or bmurphy@spapostle.org. Business Development Network Are you a business professional who can give, and wants to receive, business referrals? For questions, contact Jay Spillane, (310) 229-9300, jspillane@spillaneweingarten.com. MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Is your marriage built on rock or on sand? Learn how to strengthen your marriage so when hardships come, your marriage will stay strong. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is April 29 - May 1, 2011. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information, visit our website at: ilovemyspouse.org or call Jacob & Sarah Flores at (562) 923-7335 or Brian & Denise Keckeisen at (562) 461-7278.
Page 6 April 17, 2011 It is a long time custom to remember your loved ones at Easter with a donation for flowers. Please use the envelopes in the pews marked Flower Offering and clearly print your loved ones name. FEAST OF FAITH The Liturgies of Holy Week Holy Week is the culmination of the liturgical year. During these holy days, the liturgy will lead us, with Jesus, to the depths and to the heights. It begins with a harsh juxtaposition, as we carry palms in remembrance of Christ s triumphant entry into Jerusalem and then listen to the Passion according to Matthew, as the King is handed over for crucifixion. Then, on Holy Thursday, we remember the night Jesus was handed over the night he gave himself for us and to us, to live in our midst forever in the sacrament of his Body and Blood. On Good Friday, we touch with our hands the mystery of the Lord s cross, the instrument of torture that has become the tree of life. Then, at the great Easter Vigil, the lighting of the paschal candle speaks to us of the triumph of light over darkness, of life over death. The resurrection of the Lord becomes a living reality in our midst as the catechumens for whom the Church has prayed throughout Lent are plunged into the mystery of Christ s death and share in the glory of his resurrection. These are indeed holy days, the culmination of the Church s liturgy, and an invitation to participate in the very life of Christ. Come, let us worship. Corinna Laughlin, Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. RESURRECTION TO COME But from this earth, this grave, this dust, My God shall raise me up, I trust. Walter Raleigh A Celebration 75 Years in the Making! St. Paul the Apostle School s 75 th Diamond Anniversary Jubilee & Reunion Friday, May 13 Sunday, May 15, 2011 This May is the 75th anniversary of St. Paul the Apostle School and we are marking this landmark occasion with a three-day celebration and reunion for all Alumni, Students, Faculty and Parishioners! For more information or to make reservtions for our 75 th Anniversary Gala www.spapwc.com/75th or contact Alice Palermo, Event Chair, palermoalice@yahoo.com. Extra Bases Baseball Camp Summer Camp Fall/Winter/Spring Clinics Private Lessons Small Group & Team Workouts For more information call: (310) 491-0333 or go to: www.extrabasescamp.com