MARY STAR OF THE SEA
Catholic Church - Parish & School Established 1889
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 16, 2020
PASTOR: Fr. M. Harrigan
ASSOCIATE PASTOR:
Raymond Perez, O.Praem.
CROATIAN & ITALIAN MINISTRY: Fr. Ivan Gerovac, S.J.
MARITIME MINISTRY: Fr. Diego Menniti
PERMANENT DEACON: Dn. John Salazar
NORBERTINE FATHERS: Serving in our Elementary School & High School (310) 521-1930
“Have pity on me,
Lord, Son of David!”
“Lord, help me.”
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Dear Parishioners of Mary Star of the Sea:
I pray this bulletin finds you all well as we prepare for the new School year. I realize things are not as we envisioned them, but be assured we are doing everything possible for the safety and wellbeing of our students here at Mary Star. I found this article on the Mission San Juan, beautifully written, I hope you find it helpful.
Have a Blessed Week Fr. Harrigan Pastor
Sickly Priest was ‘Great Restorer’ of Mission San Juan Capistrano Posted by Jim Graves
“His rebuilding of the mission was worthy of the heroic padres who had founded it on the wastelands...”
Mission San Juan Capistrano is the seventh of California’s 21 Franciscan missions and is arguably the best-known and best-preserved of all. It is the third-largest tourist attraction in Orange County; among its visitors are many school children who come from Southland schools. But the mission might not have survived had it not been for the dedicated efforts of a pastor who lived a century ago.
In 1910, Mission San Juan Capistrano was placed under the care of Father St. John O’Sullivan, a 36-year-old priest from Louisville, Kentucky. Father O’Sullivan was released from regular duties in his diocese because he had contracted tuberculosis and was not expected to live for more than a few years. He headed to California, via Texas and Arizona, in search of a more moderate climate in which his health might improve. Fate led him to Mission San Juan Capistrano, which hadn’t had a resident pastor since 1886.
According to historical accounts, at the time he arrived the mission was “ruined, despoiled and apparently useless.” Weeds were overgrown, walls defaced and adobe structures crumbling; the chancel-dome of the Great Stone Church was covered with the mud nests of swallows and the little church in which Father Junípero Serra once celebrated Mass served as a grain warehouse for a nearby farmer. Cause for despair for some, but not Father O’Sullivan. As his biographer Henry Bedford-Jones wrote, “Here awaited him overgrown and forgotten graves. The place appealed to him, it was like himself, whose body was gone in decay.” Seeing its great potential, Father O’Sullivan methodically went to work on the mission’s restoration.
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He put up a makeshift tent to serve as his rectory (the former priest’s residence was infested with insects) and began collecting pieces of old tile, square iron nails, bricks and any other building materials of the mission era which lay among the ruins. More was needed, so, in what seemed folly to local townspeople, Father O’Sullivan purchased new construction materials and traded with ranchers and farmers for old. When it came time for painting, he was not satisfied with modern paint colors, but insisted on a mixture used at the time of the mission’s founding. Besides being a priest, Father O’Sullivan was an artist, and was adamant that only mission-era materials and building techniques he used in the restoration effort. As Bedford-Jones explained, “There are two beings who will never compromise with this world, one is the priest, the other is the artist. Both in this man, were one.”
Father O’Sullivan learned the language of the local townspeople, and many aided him in his preservation efforts. He quickly became a welcome visitor in their homes, and they related to him the many old stories and legends of the missions. (He would later incorporate these tales into his Little Chapters book.) As the restoration continued, Father O’Sullivan hired Mexican laborers to build a wall around the mission grounds in the same manner as their ancestors did nearly a century and a half before. When the wall was complete, tourists were charged an admission fee to continue funding mission preservation.
He hired a sculptor to create a statue in tribute to the mission’s founder, Junípero Serra, which today stands near the mission’s entrance. He himself served as a model for Serra’s face. In 1922, Bishop Cantwell of Los Angeles contributed a beautiful, 300-year-old Golden Altar for the Serra Chapel, a development in which Father O’Sullivan took particular delight.
By the time of his death in 1933, the mission was welcoming large numbers of visitors each year brought by the new highway which ran nearby. Pastors who succeeded Father O’Sullivan have continued the work “the Great Restorer” of the mission began. Historian Msgr. Francis Weber affectionately remembers the contribution of the venerable priest in his The Pilgrim Church in California: “His rebuilding of the mission was worthy of the heroic padres who had founded it on the wastelands … (when Father O’Sullivan died) Southern California lost a holy priest, a great man, a high-minded citizen.”
“There are two beings who will never compromise with this world, one is the priest, the other is the artist. Both in this man, were one.”
August 16, 2020 3 August 16 Mass Schedule Twentieth Sunday
in Ordinary Time Weekdays: Monday to Friday 8:00 am and 5:15 pm. First Reading Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 Saturday: 8:00 am Responsorial Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 Weekend: Saturday: 5:15 pm (Vigil Mass) Psalm (R/.4) Sunday: 7:30 am 9:00 am R/. “O God, —O God, let 10:30 am (Spanish) all the nations praise 12:00 noon (English/2nd reading in Italian) you! 1:30 pm (Croatian) Second Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Reading Holy Days of Obligation: Gospel “Jesus proclaimed the 5:15 pm (Vigil); 8:00 am, 12:00 noon, 5:15 pm Acclamation Gospel of the kingdom and cured every disease Reconciliation (Confessions): among the people.” Saturday: 4:00 pm Gospel Matthew 15:21-28 Sunday: 9:00 am
Rosary: Monday - Friday: 7:30 am & 4:45 pm The Faith of a Canaanite Woman
All Parish, Federal & State Holidays, there 21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the will be only one Mass at 9:00 a.m. region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” 23 Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send AUGUST her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” 24 He answered, “I was sent only to the lost The Maritime World sheep of Israel.” We pray for all those who work and live from 25 The woman came and knelt before the sea, among them sailors, fishermen and their families. him. “Lord, help me!” she said. 26 He replied, “It is not right to take the (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2020) children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” 27 “Yes it is, Lord,” she said. “Even the dogs
eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” Prayers for the Sick 28 Then Jesus said to her, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed at that moment. Donna Meagher (2011-2020 Biblica NIV, 2020)
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Mass Intentions Did You Know?
Sabia Usted?
DID YOU KNOW? SATURDAY: 08-15-2020 8:00am † Gaspare Guarrasi by Family Back to school preparations during a 5:15pm † Maria Guarrasi by Family pandemic In August, families are usually preparing to SUNDAY: 08-16-2020 7:30am † Bob Di June start a new school year, with all the 9:00am For all Parishioners of Mary Star Living & Deceased excitement and anxiety that brings. But this 10:30am †Rosa Grammatico year, in the midst of the coronavirus 12:00pm † Susan Cabanban by Family pandemic, no one knows what lies ahead for 1:30pm † Mike Jezin by Wife Celestina Jezin 4:00pm † Giovan, Giuseppe & Anna Mattera by Annamarie school children. Talk to your children about Enciso & Family how they’re feeling and what they’re worried 5:15pm For all Parishioners of Mary Star Living and about. Many people, including young Deceased children, are struggling with anxiety and MONDAY: 08-17-2020 depression during this pandemic, so be sure 8:00am † Charles Peters to check in frequently, and provide a safe 5:15pm † Deacon Willie Garica space where children can talk about their TUESDAY: 08-18-2020 concerns. For more information, visit https:// 8:00am † Fr. Michael Adams lacatholics.org/did-you-know/. 5:15pm † Antonio Vazquez by Vazquez Family
WEDNESDAY: 08-19-2020 8:00am † Tom & Vincent Iacono by Family Preparativos para el regreso a clases durante 5:15pm † Mico Fadich by Wife Zeljka & Family una pandemia En agosto, las familias THURSDAY: 08-20-2020 generalmente se están preparando para 8:00am † Lawrence Ogurko by Bill & Heidi Coffey 5:15pm In Honor of Saint John Joseph of the Cross by I.C.F comenzar un nuevo año escolar, con toda la emoción y ansiedad que esto trae. Pero este FRIDAY: 08-21-2020 año, en medio de la pandemia del 8:00am † Rosita Mendoza by Family 5:15pm In Honor of Saint John Joseph of the Cross by I.C.F coronavirus, nadie sabe qué les espera a los estudiantes. Platique con sus hijos acerca de SATURDAY: 08-22-2020 cómo se sienten y qué les preocupa. Muchas 8:00am † Nikola Galesic by Wife & Family 10:00am In Honor of Saint John Jospeh of the Cross by I.C.F personas, incluidos los niños pequeños, 5:15pm † Toni Good by Children luchan contra la ansiedad y la depresión
SUNDAY: 08-23-2020 durante esta pandemia, así que asegúrese de 7:30am † Giovanni, Maria & Lina Lauro by Tony & Nancy platicar con ellos con frecuencia y 9:00am For all Parishioners of Mary Star Living & Deceased proporcione un espacio seguro donde los 10:30am For all Parishioners of Mary Star Living & niños puedan hablar sobre Deceased 12:00pm † Allan Yu sus preocupaciones. Para 1:30pm † Marjan & Zoran Jeric by Biserka Masnov obtener más información, 4:00pm † Antonio & Elisa Di Leva by Neal & Anna De Leva visite https://lacatholics.org/ 5:15pm † Nina Fadich by Fadich Family did-you-know/.
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St. John Joseph of the Cross
San Giovan Giuseppe was born in Ischia on August 15, 1654 with the name of Carlo Gaetano Calosirto. At just the age of 16 he was welcomed by the Franciscans in the convent of S. Lucia al Monte in Naples, on June 24, 1671 where he made his solemn profession on 18 September 1677 and was ordained a priest.
St. John Joseph of the Cross was devoted to prayer and the apostolate. So great was his love of poverty that he would always wear the dress of the poor, though he was of noble birth. At the age of sixteen years he entered the Order of St. Francis at Naples, amongst the Friars of the Alcantarine Reform, being the first Italian to join this reform which had been instituted in Spain by St. Peter of Alcantara. Throughout his life he was given to the greatest austerity: he fasted constantly, never drank wine, and slept but three hours each night. In 1674 he was sent to found a friary at Afila, in Piedmont; and he assisted with his own hands in the building. Much against his will, he was raised to the priesthood. As superior, he always insisted upon performing the lowliest offices in the community. In 1702 he was appointed Vicar Provincial of the Alcantarine Reform in Italy. He was favoured in a high degree with the gift of miracles, people of every condition being brought to him in sickness. His zeal for souls was such that even in sickness he would not spare any labour for them. His great devotion was to our Blessed Lady, and he was urgent with his penitents that they also should cultivate this (Hess, 2020).
In 1688 he returned to Ischia to assist his dying mother and then due to his poor health, he died in Naples on March 5,
1734, in the convent of S. Lucia al Monte. On October 4, 1779 in the Franciscan church of S. Maria d'Aracoeli in Rome, Pope Pius VI declared the heroic virtues of Brother John Joseph of the Cross. The same Pope proclaimed him Blessed in the Basilica of St. Peter on May 24, 1789. On May
26 1839, Pope Gregory XVI canonized this holy son of Ischia, the Church's glory, honor and pride of the Franciscan Order.
In the church calendar, the Saint is honored on March 5, while August 22, 2020 the festivities in the streets of Ischia Ponte, were held on the first Sunday of September for a period of four days. In these Mass at 10:00 AM days of celebration, the church is decorated and Masses were celebrated continuously, the relic of the saint is carried in Given by the Italian Catholic procession through the city streets and sea where the boat Federation Branch 115 in honor of with the relic is followed by the fishermen. The festivities end St. John Joseph of the Cross with a fireworks show (Ischia.IT, 2020).
Patron saint and native of
Works Cited Ischia, Italy. He was born in Hess, L. (2020, August 7). St. John Joseph of the Cross. Retrieved from The 1654 and canonized saint in Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 8. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1910: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08466a.htm 1839. Ischia.IT. (2020, August 7). St. John Joseph of the Cross. Retrieved from Redazione Ischia.IT - Portale Di Informazione Turistica: https:// Neal Di Leva at (310) 433-1044 www.ischia.it/en/folk-feasts/saint-john-joseph-of-the-cross
6 August 16, 2020 Mary Star of the Sea Mary Star of the Sea ____High School____ Elementary and Pre-school
MSHS News: This week we officially welcome back our teachers to campus. Mary Star of the Sea High School thanks the Mary Star of We have two new teachers joining our staff, the Sea Parish Community for all the support and Ms. Lauren Jones, First Grade Ms. Jennifer Muehlebach, Junior High Social Studies generosity shown to the High School during the COVID- 19. Even while enjoying their time off, all of our teachers continued to grow as professionals. Collaborating with other Catholic school The Class of 2020 thanks Fr. Harrigan who made our teachers, learning new curriculum, and participating in a variety of drive-thru graduation a memorable and joyful professional development sessions has helped MSSE teachers experience. We truly appreciate the opportunity to say prepare for the new year. Most recently, as a staff, we participated "good-bye" to our Alma Mater. in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles C3 Conference. We are grateful for the wonderful opportunity to come together as a larger MSHS is open and accepting applications for the 2020- community to hear inspiring voices and stories of other people also 2021 school year. Although we have been ordered by our involved in Catholic education.
Governor to open school with distance learning, MSHS is Our teachers are preparing to teach both online and in the physical committed to offering in-person classes as soon as this classroom, once there is clearance to do so. Some things to look order is lifted. Whether in the classroom or over the forward to this year: internet, Mary Star of the Sea High School will continue its Mission as a Catholic High School in truly caring for our Adoption of new Reading, Writing, and Grammar curriculum A new Math series for grades 3, 4, and 5 students' entire well-being: mind, body and soul. MSHS Weekly Wednesday Webinars to keep families connected and will continue to adhere to all health and safety informed practices recommended by local county health departments Improved Class2Cloud Online Education Program and the Department of Catholic Schools in an effort to keep Continued weekly class visits with MSSE priests our students, faculty and parents healthy. Participation in weekly Mass New Physical Education class MSHS faculty and students will continue to pray for New air purifiers in each classroom peace and the health and safety of our entire parish Detailed Safe Return Procedures community. Mary Star of the Sea Elementary teachers and staff are grateful for On Monday, August 17th MSHS will hold a welcome your perpetual support. We are continuing to accept new student drive-through for the Freshman Class of 2024 from 10AM applications; please call the office or visit our website for more to 11AM. Come meet the faculty and ASB, and receive information. Thank you for keeping our school and teachers in your your high school starter kit! prayers as we begin this new year.
Mary Star High School Mobile App, Instagram and God bless, Facebook! Download the app today by going to Apple App Mr. Cordero Store or Google Play. Also, follow us on Principal Instagram@marystarhighschool and Facebook@MaryStarHigh. Beginning September 8, 2020
Stay up to date with Mary Star of the Sea High School Mary Star of the Sea Elementary’s news and information at marystarhigh.com Preschool will reopen for students that are at least 3 years old and are potty trained. Upcoming Events: Welcome Drive-Through for Freshman Class of 2024 on Students will be in one of three classes, with no more than 10 students and 1 teacher throughout the day. They will participate in Monday, August 17th 10AM – 11AM learning activities while following safety guidelines to help keep First full day of school on Monday, August 24th everyone healthy. The preschool strives to provide a quality education program that is safe, educational and fun!
For those who are unable to physically attend our Preschool, we are also offering distance learning through our Class2Cloud Online Education Program, which saw much success last spring. Students were engaged online, developing their social and emotional skills as well participating in story time, crafting, and learning new songs that all helped them develop their academic skills.
To learn more about our programs please visit our website or contact our Preschool Director, Mrs. Beth Castagnola 310-833-3541 x228 or [email protected].
August 16, 2020 7 Perpetual Adoration Stella Maris Gift Postponed until further notice. and Bookstore Due to the recent shutdown orders across the state, Our Perpetual Visit Stella Maris Gift and Adoration Chapel has closed, along Bookstore at the far end of the with the Church. parking lot for Bibles and other If, in the future, you would like to reading materials, children's books, become an enrolled Adorer, please rosaries, novelty gifts & greeting contact me for the details. There are cards. many daytime hours, a few evenings and one late night and one early Stella Maris Bookstore remains morning hour to be filled. I’ll be closed indefinitely. waiting for your calls. Thank you for your ongoing support. We look forward to seeing “Ever-living God, let me regard each day as a special gift from you again soon. God bless you You to me. Enable me to be truly devoted to You and, with Your unfailing help, to work out my salvation daily.” - St. Anthony of Padua Call at (310)519-8661 Thank you. I can be reached at: or email us at (310) 548-1693. Barbara West / Coordinator [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The catechists are spending the month of August being involved in training so that we can be effective with virtual teaching. It is all very exciting and we look forward to working with you and your children.
At the moment you may register from the website or call me and we can make an appointment for you to come in. Are you an adult who has never been baptized or was baptized in another faith tradition? Are you a If you need any further information please call me, baptized Catholic who has lapsed from the practice Sister Mary at (310)-833-3541 ext.222. of your faith? Are you a baptized Catholic who has never received your First Communion and/or confirmation? Do you have an older child who has never been baptized?
Each of these situations are unique and different but they have something in common: they all describe a personal journey and desire to come closer to Jesus and to the Church. If you need further information please call Sister Mary at (310)833-3541 ext 222.
RECYCLING: Thank you to all who contribute to our recycling efforts. It enables us to purchase resources for the children.
8 August 16, 2020 Parish Office: (310) 833-3541 Mary Star of the Sea High School [email protected] 2500 N. Taper Ave Business Administrator: Josephine Frka Ext: 205 San Pedro, CA 90731, (310) 547-1138 Website: www.marystarhigh.com Operations Manager: Michelle Downes Ext: 200 Principal: Rita Dever
Bulletin Editor: Clerk for Michelle Downes Ext 201 Mary Star of the Sea High School Development Office Bulletin Deadline: Saturday by Noon to [email protected] (310) 833-3861 Adult Initiation Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Sister Mary (310) 833-3541 Ext: 222 Email: [email protected] Music Ministry
Jelil Romano Ext: 224 Christian Care (310) 548-1645 Religious Education 853 W. 7th St., San Pedro Sr. Mary J. Glynn , Jamie Gurrola Ext: 222, 221 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Maritime Ministry Baptism Coordinator Fr. Diego Menniti Ext.200
Mary Star of the Sea Elementary Sacristan & Altar Servers 717 S. Cabrillo Ave. Nick Vilicich Ext: 225
San Pedro, CA 90731 St. Vincent de Paul (310) 831-0875 Celia Bremer Ext: 223 Website: www.marystarelementary.com Email: [email protected] Principal: Jim Cordero Vocation Discernment Youth Ministry & Confirmation Website: www.LAVocations.org Please contact Mary Star High School (310) 833-3541 - Email: [email protected]
Bible Study (Mornings) Guadalupanos Prayer Group Mrs. Louise Garcia Josefina Ruiz Louise Garcia (310) 980-8309 (310) 831-9839 (310) 831-9839
Croatian Catholic Family Guild Grupo de Oración Respect Life Mario Juravich Jose Mendoza Katie Clark (310) 986-9442 (310) 547-3870 (310) 514-1493
Croatian Choir Hispanic Group St. Anne Altar Society Jack Kuljis Gregoria Lopez Delight Hernandez (424) 488-4961 (310) 514-1265 (310) 831-6214
Daughters of Isabella Hospitality/Mary & Martha St. Joseph Table Rita Marino Josephine Frka Josephine Accetta (310) 833-3541 (310) 625-5277 (310) 519-0289 Italian Catholic Federation Branch #115 Divine Mercy Group Neal Di Leva San Pietro Society Madelyn Walker (310) 833-9444 Grace Ciolino Virginia Pagan (310) 548-8447 (310) 872-8129 Knights of Columbus Mario Saborio Club Trappeto Environment (323)646-5909 Joe Lo Grande Lu Barbieri KofC1740a.org (310) 519-0815 (310) 833-3541 Lectors—Ministry of the Word Velike Gospe Society Families of Nazareth Shelly Chin Natalie Sutlovich Holly Oldenburg (310) 753 -6131 (310) 547-5391 (310) 729-3736 Ministerio Hispano Virtus Fiesta Committee Coordinador Líder Nick Vilicich Neal DiBernardo Dn. John Salazar (310) 833-3541 Ext. 225 (310) 833-3541 Ext. 203 (213) 880-9338 For private circulation this bulletin is Filipino Community Perpetual Adoration Published by Fr. Harrigan, the Pastor , Myrna Cabanban Barbara West and prepared & edited by (310) 529-0774 (310) 548-1693
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