St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 12, 2014 I can do all things in him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 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” 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 and Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 pm PAGE 2 October 12, 2014 An Explanation of the Mass Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time The Mass is divided into two parts: (1) the Liturgy of the Word and (2) the Liturgy of the Eucharist. COME TO THE FEAST “On this mountain, the Lord of hosts / will provide for all peoples / a feast of rich food and choice wines” (Isaiah 25:6). That’s what Isaiah tells us today. God is putting together a huge party for “all peoples,” to “wipe away / the tears from every face” (Isaiah 25:8). The purpose of the Liturgy of the Word is to announce the Word of God to the people who are gathered together in Church in such a way that we hear and respond to God’s message of love. A reader proclaims passages from the Old Testament and New Testament and then a priest or deacon reads a portion from one of the four gospels. Our common task is to listen to these readings attentively so we hear the message that God loves us and calls us to love one another. The Liturgy of the Eucharist is a sharing in a meal of Thanksgiving. The Eucharistic Prayer is a thanksgiving prayer which we pray with the whole church. We thank God for the wonderful things he has done for us and continues to do in Jesus. We experience the life-giving presence of Jesus in the Word we hear and also in the communion we share. And what does Jesus tell us? The reign of God, he says, “may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son” (Matthew 22:2). When the guests didn’t come, the king had his servants go out “into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you find” (Matthew 22:9). We are called to deliver that invitation. One of the themes woven into today’s liturgy is that of divine generosity. Asleep to reality, people often think they have “earned” what they have. In our better moments, though, we know that all our gifts—even the spiritual gifts—come through God’s generosity. Our vocation is to invite people, to remind them the tickets aren’t for sale. We can only show up and say thank you. Be a part of SPA’s 8th Annual Celebration of Guadalupe, Mother of the Americas! Please join our 8th annual volunteer meetings to make this the best ever celebration ever. We need help to plan for and support the sunrise Mass, decorating, building the Tepeyac Hill, etc. All help will be blessed by Our Lady! Meetings will be in the Downstairs Classroom on the 3rd Sundays at 10:30 am to 11:15 am. Join us on 10/19, & 11/16. Then on Saturday, 12/6, please help us construct our Tepeyac Hill from 9 am to 1 pm. Our event is solely sustained by your support and stewardship. For more information, please contact Rosa Castillo at (310) 473-6022 or [email protected] Save the date... Friday, Dec. 12th, 6:00 am Sunrise Mass in English! “SPA ZONE” Fall FesƟval Oct. 12th, Sunday 10:30 am to 6 pm The readings for all masses are available from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops www.USCCB.org PAGE 3 October 12, 2014 Parish Office Hours Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm General E-Mail: [email protected] Fax # - 310-474-2897 PARISH STAFF Theresa Kiene Confirmation Coordinator [email protected] Rev John Ardis, C.S.P. 424-832-5151 Pastor [email protected] Lois Massey 424-832-5152 Business Operations [email protected] Rev. Mr. Danny Amos Parish Deacon [email protected] Blog: www.DeaconDanny.com Virginia Ostrin Funeral Ministry/Altar Servers 424-832-5153 [email protected] Mary Ann Bertolucci 424-832-5158 Facilities Coord/Data Admin [email protected] Mary Pat Cooper 424-832-5162 Coordinator of Church and School Advancement [email protected] Rev Joseph Scott, C.S.P. 424-832-5154 Associate Pastor [email protected] Mr. Richard Billups 310-474-1588 School Principal [email protected] Rev. Jimmy Hsu, C.S.P. 424-832-5155 Associate Pastor [email protected] Irene Holly 310-689-6212 Director Children’s Religious Ed [email protected] Christopher Walker 310-689-6213 Director of Music [email protected] The Paulist Fathers Priests in Residence Paul Lannan, C.S.P. Ted Vierra, C.S.P. Patrick Hensy, C.S.P. Ed Wrobleski, C.S.P. 310-689-6203 310-689-6210 310-210-4418 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 Paulist Productions (310) 454-0688 Community GiŌ “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: $48,398.77 Weekly Collection : 8,372.30 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. Lay Ecclesial Ministry – What’s That? Beginning the weekend of September 20th-21st, the term “Lay Ecclesial Ministry” has been added permanently to the Prayer of the Faithful proclaimed at every Sunday Mass. The intention that asks us to pray for vocations now reads “…for vocations to the priesthood, the diaconate, religious life, and lay ecclesial ministry.” All of us have some sense of what “priesthood,” “religious life” and “diaconate” mean. But “lay ecclesial ministry” is a mouthful. Rather than trying to find something easier to speak aloud, we have decided to keep this term as it is used in bishops’ documents (most notably, CoWorkers in the Vineyard) and, instead, help everyone to understand its meaning and importance. “Lay ecclesial ministry” refers to all non-ordained men and women who work in and for various Church ministries. It is a vocation, just as priesthood, diaconate and religious life are vocations – and they all draw from the same source – Baptism. Those lay people who make a life’s work out of service to the Church – at the parish or diocesan level – as catechetical leaders, liturgical ministers, pastoral associates, parish life directors, youth ministers and others are responding to the call of their Baptism. Each has an authentic vocation. We will continue to pray for an increase in their number. An Evening with Sister Carol Perry, Author of Waiting for Our Souls to CatchUp Waiting For Souls To Catch Up, invites readers to begin a journey of the heart and mind in which a small effort of faith, guided by reason, can yield huge spiritual dividends. This event is free. Light refreshments will be served. Tuesday, October 28th 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Von der Ahe Family Suite (library Level 3 at Loyola Marymount University) For additional information visit Lmu.libcal.com Page 4 October 12, 2014 Mass IntenƟons Saturday, October 11, 2014 5:00 PM †Mary Alene Rooney White Sunday, October 12, 2014 7:30 AM The Seidler Family 9:30 AM SPA Parishioners 11:30 AM 5 :00 PM Monday, October 13, 2014 Office Closed - 9 am Mass only 9:00 am †Byung N. Ahn Tuesday, October 14, 2014 6:30 AM 5:30 PM Wednesday, October 15, 2014 6:30 AM Sofia (5th-birthday) 5:30 PM Regina Fabian (93rd Birthday) Thursday, October 16, 2014 6:30 AM 5:30 PM †Al Delgaizo Friday, October 17, 2014 6:30 AM 5:30 PM Saturday, October 18, 2014 5:00 PM †Mary Alene Rooney White PleasePrayforallthoseinourparish whoareillorinneedofourprayers Teddi Schumann Stella Dunbar Lucy Gervasio Theresa Christman Daniela Kaufmann Joanne Khouri Bridget Healy Jaspar David Nancy Sampson Inez Vasquez Renee Cambitsis Hector Casanello Paige Greenspan Pam Clendenning PleasePrayfortheRecentlyDeceased Jodi Skinner (neiee of Pat Edlefsen) How can I have a name added to the prayers of the faithful? You can call the parish office at (310) 474-1527. If you do not reach anyone, please leave a message in the general mailbox. You can also e-mail: [email protected] *Please let us know about the conditions of those we are praying for. We will remove the name after 4 weeks on the list. Holy Hour Thursday (immediately following the 5:30 pm 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, and August) Saint Paul the Apostle Men’s Group Sunday, October 19, 2014 7:30 AM The Seidler Family 9:30 AM SPA Parishioners 11:30 AM 5 :00 PM 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 One-Day Men’s Retreat for the Men of our Parish Date: Saturday, Nov. 15th, 2014 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Theme: Mindfulness and Christian Meditation We will explore ways to open our hearts and minds to the loving presence of the Holy Spirit through the use of mediation and prayer. We will balance insightful and instructive presentations with direct experience. The retreat will include mindfulness exercises, an experience of Christian Meditation, followed by the celebration of the Eucharist. Leaders: Chuck McCreary, Ph.D., Rod Johnson Fr. Joseph Scott, CSP Place: Paulist Productions, 17575 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Food: Light Breakfast and Lunch included Cost: $35 Reservations: Call Gene Carbone at (310) 839-2813 or [email protected] Space is limited, so please respond as`` quickly as possible. Page 5 October 12, 2014 An Invitation to RCIA - 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. For more information please contact Fr. Joe Scott -- [email protected] or 424-832-5154. RCIA meets on Weds evenings in the MPR at 7:30 pm. Lectors, Ushers, Eucharist Ministers RCIA for Children please contact John Newman at 310-845-9590 or [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. Children’s Religious Education 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 [email protected] . Classes begin Sept. 17th, 2014, yearly fee is $150 per child. Teen Confirmation Information and registration forms are available on the at sp-apostle.org/confirmation, or e-mail [email protected]. The next class will be Oct. 19th - year 1 at 3:30 , year 2 at 6:00 pm. Sandwich Builders 7:00—8:00 PM in the JCPC E-mail : [email protected]. The next S/B will be Oct. 17th Toddler Group SPA Toddler Group meets on Tuesdays @ 10:30 am in the Multipurpose. For more information visit our website or e-mail us. http://spatoddlergroup.wix.com/info or [email protected] Coffee and Donuts Coffee and Donuts are offered after the 9:30 am mass. Questions or to volunteer contact the parish office Bible Study meets Monday Mornings at 7:00 and Repeated Friday Mornings 11:00 AM - MPR. E-mail Fr. Joe for more info—[email protected]. Bible Study will Resume on Monday, Sept. 8th, 2014. 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, [email protected] or (818) 205-1100, x 201. Infant Baptism 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. Jimmy Hsu at 424-832-5155, or [email protected]. Sycamore and Romaine - Volunteers need to feed the hungry on the first Weds of each month. Sign up at sycamoreandromaine.com. Restorative Justice/Prison Ministry An ongoing ministry at SPA for 25 years, this ministry is making a difference in the lives of ’at risk’ youth. Attend mass and visit with youth incarcerated in Malibu Canyon or Sylmar detention facilities. Transportation is available. Please contact David Primac for more information at (310)-871-2968/ [email protected]. 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 323-464-4102 or [email protected]. Ushers - If you are interested in joining our ushers/hospitality ministry, Eucharist Ministers - If you are interested in becoming a EM, please contact Lisa Wellik [email protected]. SENIORS MINISTRY Our mission: To raise awareness in the parish community of the changing spiritual needs of older adults, to develop activities and services that support and protect the quality of life and the independence of our seniors, and to provide opportunities for Spiritual Growth, Social Connections and Community Service. “Pompeii Exhibit” Join us Wednesday, October 15, 2014, as we visit the Pompeii Exhibit at the California Science Center. (for full details, see flier at church entrances) Cost: $40.00 per person includes admission to the IMAX film, the exhibit, bus transportation and a box lunch. Reservations are required. We wish to remind participants to be ready to board the bus at 9:15 am, Wednesday October 15, at the Westwood Presbyterian Church, 10822 Wilshire Blvd (two blocks East of Westwood Blvd). Parking in the designated spaces of the church lot is included in the cost of the trip. We anticipate returning to Westwood about 3:00 or 3:30 pm, traffic permitting. For information and reservations, call Agnes, 310-8374697. Book Club. . . The next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 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 Silence by Thomas Perry. 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 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. Come join us Monday, October 20, for lively conversation, friendship, refreshments, and more as we play Bingo. New Members are welcome. For information, call Eva 310-8374197. Page 6 October 12, 2014 Readings for October 19th Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Paul the Apostle School Reading 1 IS 45:1, 4-6 Thus says the LORD to his anointed, Cyrus, whose right hand I grasp, subduing nations before him, and making kings run in his service, opening doors before him and leaving the gates unbarred: For the sake of Jacob, my servant, of Israel, my chosen one, I have called you by your name, giving you a title, though you knew me not. I am the LORD and there is no other, there is no God besides me It is I who arm you, though you know me not, so that toward the rising and the setting of the sun people may know that there is none besides me. I am the LORD, there is no other. Thank you for your interest in St. Paul the Apostle School. We would like to welcome you on a tour of the campus. Please know that it is not necessary to R.S.V.P. or make an appointment. You may arrive on the day and time (listed below) that is most convenient for your family. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. Applications will be available at the completion of all Tours. Reading 2 1 THES 1:1-5B Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: grace to you and peace. We give thanks to God always for all of you, remembering you in our prayers, unceasingly calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father, knowing, brothers and sisters loved by God, how you were chosen. For our gospel did not come to you in word alone, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with much conviction. Gospel MT 22:15-21 The Pharisees went off and plotted how they might entrap Jesus in speech. They sent their disciples to him, with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are a truthful man and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. And you are not concerned with anyone's opinion, for you do not regard a person's status. Tell us, then, what is your opinion: Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?" Knowing their malice, Jesus said, "Why are you testing me, you hypocrites? Show me the coin that pays the census tax." Then they handed him the Roman coin. He said to them, "Whose image is this and whose inscription?" They replied, "Caesar's." At that he said to them, "Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God." 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