St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community 10750 Ohio Ave (at Selby) Los Angeles, CA 90024 (310) 474-1527 Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 15, 2013 A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me. Psalm 51:12 LAVISH FORGIVENESS Moses appeals to God for compassion in today s first reading. The point of Moses pleas is not to provide a blueprint for pacifying an angry God, but to demonstrate that no matter our sin and its grievousness, God will always forgive. In his Letter to Timothy, Paul uses himself, the great sinner, as an example of just how great is God s forgiveness. Finally, today s Gospel parables create a mural of God s forgiving love. Like a diligent housekeeper, a good shepherd, a loving father, God goes out of the way to recover the lost and to forgive. By pointing out that the woman leaves her nine silver pieces, that the shepherd leaves his ninety-nine sheep waiting, and the father leaves his elder son upset, Jesus urges us to abandon a stingy view of life. If God can be so generous, so forgiving, and so loving to those deemed unworthy, we must act likewise. 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
PAGE 2 September 15 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. The theme of the campaign is Love never fails. 1Cor 13:8 Together in Mission provides an opportunity to show our concern for those served by the parishes and schools that need your financial support. 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: 106,756.50 Amount Paid: 99,736.50 # of Participants: 244 *Amounts recorded by the Archdiocese Together in Mission office as of Aug 27, 2013 Ensuring Our Bright Future A Benefit Concert Friday, October 25 th at 7pm in the JCPC Doors Open at 6:15pm Silent Auction begins at 6:45pm Enjoy a special evening of music, hosted by Deacon Danny Amos, with performances by, Chris Walker Peter Torsiello Nora Brady Scott Wojahn Arreanna Rostosky Judy Ho David Kowal Candice Courtney All proceeds benefit the Ensuring Our Bright Future Capital Campaign Tickets are $25 each or 4 for $75 BIBLE STUDY: BOOK OF GENESIS (led by Fr. Joe Scott, C.S.P.) Multipurpose room, Mon. at 7 am, repeated Fri. at 11 am. S First story of Creation (Genesis 1:1-2:4a). Monday, Sept. 16 and Friday, Sept. 20.
PAGE 3 September 15, 2013 Parish Office Hours Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm General E-Mail: parishoffice@sp-apostle.org Fax # - 310-474-2897 Rev John Ardis, C.S.P. 424-832-5151 Pastor jardis@sp-apostle.org Rev. Mr. Danny Amos Parish Deacon damos@higherlegal.com Blog: www.deacondanny.com Mary Ann Bertolucci 424-832-5158 Facilities Coord/Data Admin 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 Irene Holly 310-689-6212 Director Children s Religious Ed iholly@sp-apostle.org Bridget Lander Teen Confirmation Coordinator blander@sp-apostle.org PARISH STAFF Lois Massey 424-832-5152 Business Operations lmassey@sp-apostle.org Barbara Murphy 424-832-5159 RCIA Director bmurphy@sp-apostle.org The Paulist Fathers Virginia Ostrin Funeral Ministry/Altar Servers 424-832-5153 vostrin@sp-apostle.org Rev Joseph Scott, C.S.P. 424-832-5154 Associate Pastor jscott@sp-apostle.org Michele Soza Ministries/Volunteers 424-832-5153 msoza@sp-apostoe.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 Paul Lannan, C.S.P. 310-689-6203 Ted Vierra, C.S.P. 310-689-6210 Patrick Hensy, C.S.P. 310-210-4418 Ed Wrobleski, C.S.P. 310-689-6211 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. 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) SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN DID YOU KNOW? Resources to help keep kids safe In addition to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles website, http://www.la-archdiocese.org, and www.virtus.org, the website of a child safety training program utilized throughout the archdiocese, the website of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children offers dozens of well-produced informational brochures covering a broad range of child safety topics. Go to www.ncmec.org to find helpful information about child safety. For particular help you may call Suzanne Healy, director of Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650. 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.
Page 4 September 15, 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 Modesta Gandara Alan Wilkin Joel Fisher June Hurst Jon Lazarus Ellen Quigley Seay Stan Van Der Wegen Bruce Burns Mass Inten ons Saturday, September 14, 2013 Sacrament of Reconciliation at 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Barbara Rothas (Intentions) Sunday September 15, 2013 7:30 AM SPA Parishioners 9:30 AM Justin Chung 11:30 AM Nubia & Stanley Miric 50th Wedding Anniversay) 5:00 PM Rev. James Anderson Monday, September 16, 2013 6:30 AM Rosa Nigro 5:30 PM Lucille Reine Tuesday, September 17, 2013 6:30 AM 5:30 PM Paul Blume Wednesday, September 18, 2013 6:30 AM Fr. John Ardis (Birthday) 5:30 PM Rev. James Anderson Thursday, September 19, 2013 Sacrament of Reconciliation at 4:00 PM 6:30 AM 5:30 PM Josephine Chan Friday, September 20, 2013 6:30 AM Renee Cambitsis (Intentions) 5:30 PM Saturday, September 21, 2013 Sacrament of Reconciliation at 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Judith & Elmer Shard Sunday September 22, 2013 7:30 AM Rosario Nigro 9:30 AM Nicky Sciarra 11:30 AM Zenny Dass 5 :00 PM Pat Devine Omar Moursi Bob Rohaly Mary Law Baby Leo Montez Larry Landis Robbie Taylor Nancy Sampson Tino Hammid Gavin McGinnis Dominador MaQuiling, Jr. Arthur Ioli Andrea Rivera Please Pray for the Recently Deceased Aileen Janssen, Lucille Fecteau, Catherine Kostuk How can I have a name added to the prayers of the faithful? You can call the parish office at (310) 474-1527. You can also e-mail: 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 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: September 19, 2013 through October 24, 2013 PLACE: THE RECONCILIATION ROOM (In FRONT OF CHURCH BY PICTURE OF PRODIGAL SON) Please RSVP to 310-256-8871 Join us in the MPR on the 4 th Tues of the month (with three exceptions) September through June at 7pm for Catholicism: A Journey Around the World and Deep into Faith. See the flyers at all the church entrances and the website for the full schedule. Join us in the Church on the 2 nd Tues of the month (September through June at 6pm for Scriptural Meditations on the Rosary. See the flyers at all the church entrances and the NEXT SANDWICH BUILDERS Friday, October 18th spasandwichbuilders@gmail.com
Page 5 September 8, 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 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@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: 310-689-6212 or email iholly@sp-apostle.org Teen Confirma on For information on Confirmation please contact, Bridget Lander, Coordinator. blander@sp-apostle.org. 2013-14 sessions will start in September, orientation sessions were held in August. Sandwich Builders 7:00 8:00 PM in the JCPC E-mail : spasandwichbuilders@gmail.com. The group resume on Sept. 13th Toddler Group SPA Toddler Group meets on Tuesdays @ 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 90066. Free Parking! Corner Centinela and Venice, overflow ½ block south at Centinela and Pacific. October 1, 2013, Fr. Felix Just, S.J. Jesus as the Fullness of God s Self-Revelation of the World. 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 - meets Monday Mornings at 7:00 and Repeated Friday Mornings 11:00 AM - MPR. E-mail Fr. Joe for more info jscott@spapostle.org. Fall Session starts Monday, Sept. 9th..See page 2 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? 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, 10516 Pico Blvd. For questions, contact Jay Spillane, jspillane@spillaneplc.com or (818) 205-1100, 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 424-832-5155, 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 323-464-4102 or Thomas.roth@att.net. Ushers - If you are interested in joining our ushers/hospitality ministry, please contact John Newman at 310-845-9590 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 e-mail 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 Amazing Creatures that Live Under the Sea Join us Wednesday, September 18, at 10:30 am, in the Multipurpose Room as Janice M. Nigro, PhD, a cancer scientist who has a passion for underwater exploration and photography shares her diving adventures in Southeast Asia and the South Pacific. Following the presentation, lunch be served in the Upper Social Hall reservations are required. Cost is $10; please call Agnes at 310-837-4697 by September 15. Free parking available on Selby Avenue. Book Club... The next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 1, 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 Involuntary Witness by Gianrico Carofiglio. For information, call Claire at 310-474-5977. 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, September 16, 2013, 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 15, 2013 Readings for September 22, 2013 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1 Am 8:4-7 Hear this, you who trample upon the needy and destroy the poor of the land! When will the new moon be over, you ask, that we may sell our grain, and the sabbath, that we may display the wheat? We will diminish the ephah, add to the shekel, and fix our scales for cheating! We will buy the lowly for silver, and the poor for a pair of sandals; even the refuse of the wheat we will sell! The LORD has sworn by the pride of Jacob: Never will I forget a thing they have done! Visit our website: www.sp-apostle.org Like us on Facebook St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community Registration 2013 14 Children Religious Education (CCD) Please register early email Irene Holly iholly@sp-apostle.org Or call 310-689-6212 Fee is $150.00 per child for the year A registration form will be forwarded to you. There are registration forms at the entrance of the rear door. The Parish office also has registration forms. Thank you and God bless you! Reading 2 1 Tm 2:1-8 Beloved: First of all, I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, for kings and for all in authority,that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity. This is good and pleasing to God our savior,who wills everyone to be saved and to come to knowledge of the truth.for there is one God.There is also one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as ransom for all. This was the testimony at the proper time. For this I was appointed preacher and apostle I am speaking the truth, I am not lying,teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. It is my wish, then, that in every place the men should pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or argument. Gospel LK 16:10-13 Jesus said to his disciples: The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones; and the person who is dishonest in very small matters is also dishonest in great ones. If, therefore, you are not trustworthy with dishonest wealth, who will trust you with true wealth? If you are not trustworthy with what belongs to another, who will give you what is yours? No servant can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and mammon. Country Store Christmas Magic Sponsored by the SPA Parent Alumni Festival Saturday, Oct 12th 11am -8pm We are looking for Christmas inspired donations and looking for volunteers to work shifts. Contact booth chairs to help out Liza Murray (polysutra@aol.com) Kim Pendergast (wavepro@aol.com)
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