St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church

We are a united Eucharistic community, rich in diversity, that lives and proclaims the Gospel of Christ.

Somos una comunidad Eucarística unida, rica en diversidad, que vive y comparte el Evangelio de Cristo.

151 S. Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 (626) 793-0693 Fax (626) 793-0733 www.stphiliptheapostle.org

February 24, 2019 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

VOCATION AWARENESS MONTH Mass Schedule GOD IS CALLING….ARE YOU LISTENING? Sunday Masses Saturday Vigil: 5PM Sunday: 7AM, 9:15AM, 11AM 12:30PM (Spanish), 5PM (Life Teen)

This month St. Philip’s has cele- Weekday Masses brated Vocation Awareness as a Monday-Friday: 6:30AM & 12:05PM time to reflect on Christ’s invita- Saturday: 8AM tion to follow Him in a life of disci- Parish Center pleship and service. In Baptism Mon., Wed. & Thur.: 10-12:30 & 1:30-8 we are united as Christ’s people Tue. 10-8PM: Fri. 10-6PM through the Spirit and are called Sat. & Sun: 9AM —1PM

to serve one another. Hopefully Fr. Tony Gomez, Pastor ext. 104, this month has given us the time Fr. William Gil, Associate Pastor ext. 105, to consider ways in which God Sr. Teresita Keliher, SND ext. 109 wants to work through us to William Landa, Deacon

change the world. This may be Director of Pastoral Life through a life of lay ministry, or- David Landa ext. 107

dained ministry, or religious life. Director of Finance If God is calling you open your Casey Jurecki ext. 106

hearts and minds to Him. Bulletin & Technology Specialist

Phyllis Park ext. 103 Thank you to everyone in the Receptionists parish, at our school and in our Carmen Partida/Monica Pupo ext. 100

Religious Education program for Religious Education Coordinator their participation. Please contin- Susie Lopez ext. 108 ue to pray daily for our parish Youth Director priests and for all those in dis- Luke Brooks cernment and formation at St. [email protected] John’s Seminary and Queen of Angels Center. St. Philip the Apostle School 1363 Cordova Street, Pasadena, CA 91106 (626) 795-9691 Principal: Jennifer Ramirez * Today’s Readings Presider Mass Schedule Adult Confirmation 2019 FIRST READING: "The LORD will re- Saturday, February 23 Confirmation completes our sacraments ward each man for his justice and faith- 5PM Fr. William Gil of Initiation. If you are an adult and still fulness." (1 Sm 26:23a) Sunday, February 24 would like to receive this sacrament, we PSALM: The Lord is kind and merciful. 7AM Fr. William Gil are beginning classes February 28 and (Ps 103) 9:15 Fr. Tony Gomez will continue on Thursday evenings from SECOND READING: The first man was 11AM Fr. Tony Gomez 7-8:30PM. from the earth, earthly; the second man, 12:30 Fr. William Gil Our agenda covers the basics of our from heaven. (1 Cor 15:47) 5PM Fr. Tony Gomez catholic beliefs and helps adults question GOSPEL: "Stop judging and you will not Saturday, March 2 and come to terms with what they be- be judged. Stop condemning and you 5PM Fr. William Gil lieve, and finally make their commitment will not be condemned. Forgive and you Sunday, March 3 through Confirmation to live out their will be forgiven." (Lk 6:37) 7AM Fr. Tony Gomez Catholic faith. We will have presenta- 9:15 Fr. Tony Gomez In baptism we are called to mirror and tions, discussions, DVDs and time for 11AM Fr. William Gil image the mercy and forgiveness the question and answers.

12:30 Fr. William Gil Lord has won for us. As David would not 5PM Fr. Chris Iwancio To qualify one must be baptized and harm Saul, his enemy, so we are chal- * Schedule is subject to change. have received their first communion and lenged to love and pardon those who be at least 19 years of age. If you would wrong us. Look to Him and be Radiant: like to join us please call, Sr. Teresita Announcing expanded hours for Eu- (626)793-0693 or email Mass Intentions charistic Adoration! Beginning this week, the Blessed Sacrament will be [email protected]. Sat. 5PM Msgr. Luigi Gussiani (U) Feb. 23 exposed from Tuesdays 12:30 — 6PM Sun. 7AM Michael Di Pietro Thursdays 5 — 7PM Feb. 24 9:15 Michael Di Pietro Come, find rest and renewed joy with 11:00 Michael Di Pietro our Lord! 12:30 Michael Di Pietro 5PM Michael Di Pietro FAITH DIRECT TEXT TO GIVE Mon. 6:30 Special Intentions from your phone Feb. 25 12:05 Michael Gates Make giving easier and bless your Fred Berry church! Simply text “ENROLL” to Tue. 6:30 Estel Gonzales (U) (626) 790-5775 and follow the link to Pray for the Sick Feb. 26 Special Intentions sign up for recurring giving to St. Phil- Please remember in your prayers all the (U) 12:05 Mariano Nocom ip the Apostle Church. No more deal- sick of our parish, especially:

Arturo Hilario, Sr. (U) ing with envelopes or writing checks Erica Whitehead, Christine Papin, Paula Wed. 6:30 Special Intentions and a consistent money flow helping Michelle Astalis, Ken Whaley, Barbara Feb. 27 Rafael Buitriago to further the ministry of our church. Ower, Chris Halajian, Michelle Winschel, 12:05 Christina Papin It’s a win-win! Joyce Nores, Virginia Schimmoller, Sa- Erica Whitehead rah Hinojosa, Sydney Young, Christine Thur. 6:30 Special Intentions Daily Bible Reading Drucker, Sergio Camacho, Theresa Soh, Feb. 28 12:05 Bill Clark (U) Monday: Sir 1:1-10/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, Elizabeth Soh, Michael Gates, Mary Kiasu Go (U) 5/Mk 9:14-29 Kelly, David Pickney, Donald Swanson, Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11/Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, Fri. 6:30 Special Intentions Andres Arellano, Maria Fuentes, Tom 27-28, 39-40/Mk 9:30-37 Feb. 29 12:05 Baltazar Pinuela (U) Conway, Robert Morgan, Esther Woo Wednesday: Sir 4:11-19/Ps 119:165, Justin Kumar (U) Jan, Isabella Diecks, Mia Salgado, Ve- 168, 171-2, 174, 175/ Mk 9:38-40 Sat. 8AM Gates Family ronica Jimenez, Jim Joyce, Renato Mar- Thursday: Sir 5:1-8/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and tinez, Rosa de la Rosa, Maria Curtis, Feb. 30 Bill Hartfield (U) 6/Mk 9:41-50 Elvira Jimenez, Derek Medina, & Al Friday: Sir 6:5-17/Ps 119:12, 16, 18, Chavez, Jr. 27, 34, 35/Mk 10:1-12 Sunday Hospitality Remember, also, all those who care for Saturday: Sir 17:1-15/Ps 103:13-14, the sick and elderly, that they may Thank you to our 3rd Grade for hosting 15-16, 17-18/Mk 10:13-16 receive the strength of Christ as they the Hospitality Table on Sunday. Next Sunday: Sir 27:4-7/Ps 92:2-3, 13- bring His healing hand to those in need. Please join them after Mass for refresh- 14, 15-16/1 Cor 15:54- Please contact our Parish Office to add a ment and fellowship! 58/Lk 6:39-45 name. 2

Fr. Tony’s Installation Reception and Mass Upcoming Parish Events

Join us for a Wine and Cheese Party on Friday, February March 1st honoring our pastor, Fr. Tony Gomez on Vocation Month the occasion of his Installation as the eighth Pastor 24 ● Unity Sunday — 3rd Grade of St. Philip the Apostle Church. ●Confirmation Session 3:15PM

Tickets are $10 per person and available to pur- 28 ● Adult Confirmation 7PM chase online from our parish website or at the Par- ish Office. The festivities will begin at 7:00 PM in March 1 ● Fr. Tony’s Installation Reception Holy Angel Hall. ● Youth Night 6-8PM Bishop David O’ Connell will be joining us for a spe- 3 ● Installation Mass 9:15AM cial Installation Mass on Sunday, March 3rd at 9:15 AM. No tickets needed for the Mass. 6 ● Ash Wednesday Masses 6:30AM, 12:05, 5:30PM, 7PM 10 ● Special Needs Ministry Ash Wednesday The Blessing Mass 9:15AM

March 6, 2019 ● Confirmation Session 3:15PM

6:30AM Mass 16 ● CANA 12:05PM Mass 17 ● Unity Sunday — 1st Grade 5:30PM Mass 29-31 ● Confirmation 1 & 2 Retreat 7PM Bilingual Mass LIFE TEEN NEWS Faith Direct Youth Night: once a month and the next st Have you already slipped on those NYE resolutions? Skipped a few days at the one is on Friday, March 1 , from 6PM- gym, slept in instead of that morning run, picked up fast food instead of packing a 8PM. It will be held in the youth room, lunch...Don't worry, eGiving with Faith Direct is an easy resolution to keep! By Ministry Building Room 5. We encourage enrolling in online giving, you will simplify your monthly budgeting and provide St. you to encourage your teen/s to attend. Our plan is to have some snacks, some Philip the Apostle with consistent, reliable support. Signing up is easy! Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: CA367. fun, and some Thank you for your continued support of our parish family! Bible study and prayer. This will God Bless You, Fr. Tony Gomes, Pastor be more casual, more relational, Inspiration of the Week and hopefully "Love your enemies and do good to those who hate you." We do not like hearing provide a safe these words, but they are at the heart of Jesus' teaching. When we are hurt, we space in which want to get defensive and fight back. We prefer engaging in battle with something we can field any questions they have that is negative and evil rather than returning a heart of love. It is easy to love those who will love us back and much harder to love those who may not. But there is no credit to be found in simply surrounding ourselves with friends. Jesus Confirmation 1 and 2 Schedule wants to push us out of our comfort zones. We still find ourselves judging others February 24 and condemning them when the order of the Gospel is forgiveness and mercy. Class #6- A Bold Profession: Why are we so unwilling to let go of the control? Perhaps the answer is found in a The Nicene Creed failure to love and an absence of faith March 10 "Ama a tus enemigos y haz el bien a los que te odian". No nos gusta escuchar Class #7- Courageous Witness: estas palabras, pero están en el corazón de la enseñanza de Jesús. Cuando Saints & Gifts of the Spirit estamos heridos, queremos ponernos a la defensiva y contra atacar. Preferimos March 24 participar en la batalla con algo que es negativo y malvado en lugar de devolver Class #8- Spread the Word: un corazón de amor. Es fácil amar a quienes nos aman y mucho más difícil amar Evangelism a los que tal vez no nos aman. Pero no se puede encontrar merito en simple- April 7 mente rodearnos de amigos. Jesús quiere sacarnos de nuestras zonas de con- Class #9- Your Turn: fort. Todavía nos encontramos juzgando a otros y condenándolos cuando la or- Christian Service den del Evangelio es el perdón y la misericordia. ¿Por qué estamos tan poco May 5 dispuestos a soltar el control? Tal vez la respuesta se encuentre en una falta de Class #10- The Journey Continues: amor y una ausencia de fe. Vocation & Discipleship 3

The Knights of 2019 Together In Mission Columbus Recruitment Last weekend, Archbishop Gomez invited all Catholics to make their annual com- Don't forget, Sunday, mitment to the 2019 Together in Mission Appeal. This year, our parish has been February 24th is the asked to raise $115,900. If you and your family have not had the opportunity to Knight of Columbus make your pledge, I ask that you complete a pledge card found in the pews, or

Council 1174 recruitment drive for new make your pledge online by visiting archla.org/give. members. Stop by on the patio after Your gifts to Together in Mission ensure that every Catholic living in the Archdio- Mass and learn how the Knights can help cese has a parish to celebrate their faith and access to a Catholic school educa- deepen your faith and provide service tion. You are living your faith through your actions when you support Together in opportunities at the same time. Mission.

El fin de semana pasado, el Arzobispo Gómez invitó a todos los católicos a hacer Rosaries un compromiso anual para la campaña de Unidos en Misión 2019. Este año, a Increase your faith and build community nuestra parroquia se le ha pedido recaudar $115,900. Si usted y su familia no by praying the Rosary with fellow han tenido la oportunidad de hacer un nuevo compromiso para este ano, les parishioners and school families. There pedimos que completen una tarjeta de compromiso que se encuentra en las ban- are two opportunities to pray this cas, o haga su promesa en línea visitando el sitio archla.org/give. miraculous meditation each week.

The Children's Rosary is every Monday Sus donativos a Unidos en Misión aseguran que los católicos que viven en esta at 2:05PM in the church. Young children Arquidiócesis tengan una parroquia para celebrar su fe y acceso a una edu- cación escolar católica. Ustedes están viviendo su fe a través de sus acciones are welcome. cuando se comprometen a ayudar a Unidos en Misión. The St. Philip the Apostle school parent Rosary is every Thursday at 8:05AM in the church. Parishioners are welcome! BLESSING MASS and COMMUNITY FAIR Used Eye Glasses Collected ALL ARE WELCOME! and Recycled The annual Blessing Mass, hosted by the Special Needs Ministry, will be at St. Are you doing any Spring Philip the Apostle Catholic Church at 9:15AM on Sunday March 10, 2019. cleaning? Did you find some used eye glasses? The Blessing Mass focuses on our family and our community, celebrating the

uniqueness and talents that each member brings into our lives ✁ recognizing Great, please donate the diversity that is so prevalent within not only our families but also our parish- them to the Lions Clubs ioners. International. Bring them to the Recycling Box in Parish Center. Thank So regardless of how society views an individual, the Blessing Mass welcomes you! - LA Host Lions Club all and embraces each one as a child of God – without whom our family would be incomplete.

Our Silver Jubilee Year of Every one of us knows of someone who is:

Singing! Elderly Pueri Cantores San Gabriel Valley is (individuals who once cared for us and now we need to return the favor) accepting new members and celebrating Physically challenged 25 years of “Giving Wings to Children”- (individuals who make our families and communities stronger)

Young singers rehearse and perform Spiritually in need of our Lord’s grace and peace

with renowned musical artists in and ap- (individuals who suffer in silence) pear in the World Premiere of Henry Mol- A care giver licone’s MOSES with LA Opera. Also on (individuals who truly sacrifice themselves for the sake of another) the horizon for this highly acclaimed ✂ Suffering due to life’s circumstances (e.g. loss of a job, loss of a loved one, worries about school) choir of children and youth from through- out the San Gabriel Valley will be a Sum- The ‘Blessing Mass – All are Welcome’ is open to all regardless of whether you mer Music Camp, touring the Southwest- are a parishioner or even a non Catholic – all are welcome! Following the ern United States, and singing for Papal Blessing mass will be a Community Fair with resources, Mass in Rome. Call (626) 374-2410 and games and food. We encourage you to attend and to bring join the celebration! your family and friends to join in this celebration of gratitude To see more, find our Facebook Page: and thanksgiving for those who our Lord has placed in our Pueri Cantores San Gabriel Valley lives. 4 St. Philip the Apostle School News Choral Anthems

Awesome Alumni Spotlight: Congratulations to St. Philip alumnus Chris Perez '15 (current St. Francis senior) who received his appointment to the United States Military Acad- The 11AM Choir would like to present the emy West Point. Chris will be a member of the texts to today’s choral anthems which are Class of 2023. We are so very proud of Chris drawn directly from today’s readings. and this prestigious honor. Welcome to the Offertory Choral Anthem Long Gray Line and GO ARMY! Thomas Tallis, A New Commandment

A new commandment give I unto you

saith the Lord, that ye love together, as I have loved you, Save the Date for the Red Tie Ball –April 13, 2019: that e'en so ye love one another. By this shall ev'ry man know that ye are Please save the date for our my disciples biggest fundraiser benefitting if ye have love one to another. the children of St. Philip the Apostle School. Join us at the Communion Choral Anthem stunning Castaway in Burbank Ippolitoff-Ivanoff, Bless the Lord O my on April 13 for an elegant Soul

evening on the hilltop. The Bless thou the Lord, O my soul; benefit will feature cocktails & Blessed art Thou, O Lord. silent auction, dinner, the in- Bless the Lord and forget not all His credible St. Philip video, live benefits auction and paddle raise. And all that is within me bless His Holy Invitations to follow. Visit the Name. school website at www.stphiliptheapostle.org/ He is full of compassion and mercy. school to purchase tickets, Long suffering and great in goodness. become a patron or donate. He will not always be chiding Thank you to the PTO and co- nor keepeth He, His wrath forever. chairs Kathleen Green and Shoshana Puccia for putting Pray for Michael Di Pietro

Continue to keep Walking with Purpose Michael Di Pietro in We are excited to announce a new women’s ministry at St. Philips the Apostle your prayers, as he called Walking with Purpose, that is a modern woman’s guide to the Bible. The continues on his path heart of our ministry is our parish-based Bible study program for adult woman. toward priesthood. Our Bible studies present practical Biblical teachings consistent with Church May God continue to doctrine and utilize the Catechism of the Catholic Church as an additional re- light his path, guide source. his steps, and watch

At our open house, we had many women come to see what Walking with Pur- over him always. pose was about and are excited to join and start a new journey with our study Abundant blessings to you, Michael! guide called LIVING IN THE FATHER’S LOVE. It will be a 6 week course and rolling admission is welcomed. Please come and join us every Thursday at 7pm in classroom 1 by the parish center, until March 28th, A family which will be our last study that pray together, session for LIVING IN THE FATHER’S LOVE. If you have stays together. any additional questions, 5

Ministry Corner

Ministry @stphiliptheapostle.org Life Teen/Youth Ministry Altar Servers ● David Landa, AS@ Purpose/Mission Altar Care ● Patty Diehl, AC@ St. Philip's Life Teen provides holistic Youth Ministry for our Assisting Children ● Hedy Bravo Jurarez, ACCM@ high school teens designed to bring our youth closer to un- Children’s Liturgy ● Lara Serventi (En.), CLOWE@ ion with Jesus Christ. As the over-arching program of our of the Word ● Angelica Loera (Sp.), CLOWS parish, LifeTeen Ministry helps to provide catechesis, scrip- Bereavement ● Ann Sanders, BEREAVE@ ture study, community building, and retreats throughout the year for our teens. Through LifeTeen students also have an Bible Study ● Sr. Teresita, Tkeliher@ opportunity to join in leadership formation with our Core Cana Family ● Anna Hjorth, CANA@ Team, attend youth conferences with the greater Church, Christian Initiation Adult ● Sr. Teresita, RCIA@ and a variety of social functions. Eucharistic Ministers ● Sr. Teresita (English), EML@ Our Confirmation Program, as a wing of our LifeTeen Minis- & Lectors ● Deacon Landa (Spanish) try, provides catechetical formation for our high school teens Finance Council ● Manuel Valdez, PFC@ over the course of two years. This formation prepares them for the Sacrament of Confirmation, wherein they are sealed Guadalupano ● Rigoberto Negrete GG@ with the Holy Spirit. This is accomplished through the teach- Knights of Columbus ● Efren Rodriguez, KofC@ ings of Jesus Christ and the community of our Catholic faith. Legion of Mary ● LOM@ We have a team of student leaders and facilitators that help Men’s Retreat ● Tom Amestoy, MR@ to proclaim the beauty of the gospel and share their lives in Ministry of the Sick ● Colleen Roohan, MSE@ communion with our teens. Parent Teacher ● Maria Campagna & Meeting Information Organization Renee Norton, PTO@ Please request a calendar as there are variations in Youth Pastoral Council ● Chris Kvochak, PPC@ Ministry scheduling. Religious Education ● Susie Lopez, RE@ Contact Information Respect Life Ministry ● Sarah Di Cicco, RLM@ Luke Brooks Safeguard the Children ● Robin Johnson, SGTC@ [email protected] School Board ● Jill Longo, SB@ (626) 793-0693, X116 Scouts — Cub Scouts ● Keith Law, CS@ Boy Scouts ● Lu Ruiz, BS@ Girl Scouts ● Adriana Leyva, GS@ Small Faith Communities Serra Club ● Mary Bloebaum, SC@ Special Needs Ministry ● Joan & Ken DeSouza, http://smallfaithcommunities.com/ SpecialNeeds@ [email protected]

St. Benedict’s Cana Family 3rd Saturday, 5-8PM Prayer Guild ● John Davis, SBPG@ St. Vincent de Paul ● Paul Caracciolo, SVDP@ Children Rosary Monday 2:05PM Ushers ● Gene Powell, USHERS@ Christ and Coffee Friday, 7-8:30PM Women’s Retreat ● Jean Bowler, WR@ College Tuesday, 7:30PM Young Adult (AACTS) ● Edward Burns, AACTS@ Graduate Student Tuesdays, 7:30PM Youth Ministry ● Luke Brooks, lbrooks@ Grown Kids Sunday, 4-5:30PM Home Bible Study 2nd & 4th Saturday, 6-8:30PM Lupitas Jueves, 6:30PM SACRAMENTS Parents Rosary Thursday 8:05AM ANOINTING OR EMERGENCY: Please call the Parish Center (626) 793-0693 at any time. Present Over Perfect Sunday, 10:30AM

INFANT BAPTISM: Singles Serving once a month Scheduled monthly (English/Spanish), with one month notice. Souls Without Wrinkles Wednesday, 2-3PM Please call Sr. Teresita (626) 793-0693, ext. 109. Thirty-Something Sunday, 4PM

PENANCE: Women of Worship Wednesday, 9-10:30AM Saturdays from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, or by appointment. Call the Make a New Group! Parish Center to schedule a time. 6