St. Peter Claver Parish Corner of Cochran & Stow Streets

Parish Mission Statement

We, the parish of Saint Peter Claver, are a Catholic faith community within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the Universal Church. Firm in the hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and inspired by the example of our patron, we proclaim the kingdom of God to embrace everyone in love without discrimination of any kind. We are devoted to worship, to witness, Pastor: Rev. Riz J. Carranza and joyful service in the Spirit. email: Riz .Carranza@la - archdiocese.org Associate Pastor: Rev. Louis Sung

email: [email protected]

Permanent Deacons: Parish Office Address: 5649 Pittman St. Deacon Brian Clements Simi Valley, CA 93063-3525 Deacon Melecio Zamora Parish Office hours: Monday: 1– 3pm Auxillary Priest: Rev. Marco Durazo Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 12noon, & 1– 3pm Phone: (805) 526-6499 CURRENT PARISH SCHEDULE Fax: (805) 526-7233

E-mail: [email protected] MASSES: Web Site: www.saintpeterclaver.org Saturday: 5pm Vigil ; 7pm(Español) Bulletin e-mail: [email protected] Sunday: 8am(Livestreamed also); 10am; 12pm & Pre-School & Kindergarten: 5pm; Holy Day of Obligation: TBA Angela Meyer, Principal Weekdays: 7:30am - Monday to Saturday email: [email protected] DEVOTIONS: Eucharistic Adoration: (805) 526-2244 Fax: (805) 526-2225 Monday, 8am to Friday, 9pm - North side of the Website: www.stpeterclaverschool.org Parish Hall Office of Faith Formation:

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE:

Laura Diaz, Director Saturdays, 3 – 4:30pm on the Plaza; (805) 526-0680 (or by appointment) email: [email protected] Office of Youth Ministry: Cosha Stanley, Director (805) 526-7975 email: [email protected]

Parish Information Safeguard the Children Committee: Alan Hill, Chair Parish Prayer Network: Pat Rumble, (805) 526-5269 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Bible Study: Bereavement Ministry: Paul Stewart, 526-0073 Women’s Adult Bible Study: Lisa Waters, 842-1502 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration: Becoming Catholic (Rite of Christian Initiation Donna Obcamp, (805) 551-2393 of Adults): Office of Faith Formation, 526-0680 Annulment Assistance: Parish Vocation Animator: Wally & Linda Cravens, 526-6499 Michael Johnson, 526-6499 Knights of Columbus: Joe Gray, (818) 421-0170 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: email: [email protected] Dave Damiani, Coordinator, 526-6499 Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Peter and Gloria Venzon, Scheduling, 813-4647 For assistance: (805) 404-3178 Lector Coordinator: Maggie Paramo, (805) 428-4629 Couples for Christ: Chito & Beth Coronel, 285-7453 Altar Servers: Filipino Catholic Comm. Group: Amanda and Matt Kenny, (805) 404-5924 Jaimelita (Nene) Redublo, (805) 558-6973 Eucharistic Ministry of Hosp. & Home: Hispanic Catholic Community Group: Joni Egan, (805) 527-2444 Dcn. Melecio Zamora, (818) 262-1090 Respect Life Ministry: Kelly Webb, 526-6499 Las Guadalupanas: Pilar Osorio, (310) 597-9548 Parish Library: Carl Cornell, (805) 501-3642 BINGO: Hotline: 526-2781 Page Three June 27, 2021 Doodles & Ramblings With Father Louis Sung

Hello Everyone and Happy 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Following the theme of Sacraments in this month’s Doodles & Ramblings, I will speak a little about my own experience with the Sacrament of Confirmation. To be honest I do not remember too much about my Confirmation experience. I do remember that I was a senior in high school when I was Confirmed. My home parish, at the time, had Confirmation year 1 for juniors and year 2 for seniors so it was a bit different from here at St. Peter. I remember we rotated catechists and 2 of our catechists were 2 seminarians. Having 2 seminarians (who are now both seasoned priests) and my pastor active in the Confirmation sessions was very good to have and had a positive impact on my vocation. Overall I believe that the sessions and Youth Ministry nights associated with my confirmation process did have a huge positive impact on my faith. I remember the process very well but for some reason the day itself of Confirmation is a blur for me. I was Confirmed in 2008 so maybe that is why (13 years ago). Unfortunately, I could not find any pictures from my Confirmation and neither could my mother so there is no picture of that day. Here is a drawing instead!

In the Gospel reading of this Sunday (Mark 5:21-43), Jesus commands Jairus’ daughter, “Little girl, I say to you, arise!” As we emerge from a time of crisis, Jesus invites His Church in Los Angeles to rise anew. With providential timing, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has an occasion for such a new beginning: the 250th anniversary of the founding of Mission San Gabriel Arcángel by St. Junípero Serra.

As proclaimed at each Mass this Sunday, Archbishop José H. Gomez has declared a Jubilee Year in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles beginning September 11, 2021 and concluding September 10, 2022. This “Forward in Mission” Jubilee celebration will be a special time of grace not only to remember the rich legacy of Catholic faith in this land, but above all, to revive the life of faith in our local Church through a fresh proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the raising up of a new generation of missionary disciples.

To read the proclamation letter of the Jubilee Year by Archbishop Gomez and to see additional information, visit forwardinmission.com. Page Four St. Peter Claver

Sunday, June 27th MISSIONS OF MERCY 7:00 p.m. Missions of Mercy Movie Night (WL) Wednesday, June 30th

7:00 p.m. The Living Word and You (YC)

Saturday, July 3rd MASS SCHEDULE

3:00 p.m. Confessions (P) Saturday Vigil - 5pm , 7pm (Spanish) (WL) West Lawn (YC) Youth Center (P) Plaza Sunday - 8am (Livestreamed also), 10am, 12pm, & 5pm;

It’s MISSIONS OF MERCY Saturday, June 26th Weekend! 5:00pm Al McKinley (RIP) Eddie Lantos (RIP) The community of St. Peter Claver is again Sunday, June 27th 10:00am Leonida Quiambao (RIP) offering its hands and services to local Kathleen Codair (RIP) organizations! 12:00pm Erlinda Laurente Buising (RIP) Monday, June 28th We are serving the elderly, local animal shelter, 7:30am Jami Wandel (RIP) moms in need, the homeless, and collecting other Zandi Dacumos (INT) items for nonprofit organizations. Scott Jones (INT) Missions of Mercy weekend: Tuesday, June 29th Thank you for stopping by yesterday and 7:30am Emma & Alfredo Kaimo (INT) supporting Missions of Mercy Mary Flores (RIP) Alice Nairne (RIP) by bringing your donations !!! Wednesday, June 30th Movie Celebration on the West Lawn: 7:30am Ron Buckley (INT) Sunday, June 27th 7 PM Judy Buckley (INT) All parishioners are welcome to come celebrate Thursday, July 1st Jesus’ loving mercy on Sunday! Bring your lawn 7:30am Alex Mihalovits (RIP) chairs, blankets, favorite movie snacks and drinks. Martha Mihalovits (INT) The lawn will open at 7 p.m. and the movie, “Little Lala Guzon (INT) Boy” will begin at 7:45 p.m. Friday, July 2nd 7:30am John Daniels (RIP) Monthly Recap - Parish - May 2021 Margaret Desrosiers (RIP) Envelope $ 26,668.00 Evelyn Catbagan (INT) Saturday, July 3rd Loose - Checks & Cash $ 19,290.50 7:30am Paulette Cabuyadao (RIP) Bobby & Amy Dela Cruz (INT) Online Giving $ 18,298.00 Norma Dacumos (RIP) Collection Total $64,256.50

Other Donations $14,637.02 Total Income $78,893.52

Expenses $68,479.81 Net Income (Parish) $10,413.71 Page Five St. Peter Claver

Offices of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Remain Closed to In-person visits Due to COVID-19 Reach Us At: (805) 526-0680 or [email protected] Laura Diaz, Director of Faith Formation Natalia Dubon, Administrative Assistant

Not that others should have relief while you are burdened, but that as a matter of equality your abundance at the present time should supply their needs, so that their abundance may also supply your needs, that there may be equality. 2 Corinthians 8:13-14

This verse from today’s Second Mass Reading comes to life in our parish Missions of Mercy this weekend! We lift each other up by giving what we have. As we serve those in need in our community, we are blessed. When we are in need and others serve us, we are blessed. Jesus’ mercy can come through each and every one of us. Will you come celebrate Jesus Mercy today, Sunday evening, 7 p.m. on the West Lawn?

Youth Ministry Cosha Stanley, Director (805) 526-7975

Registration Dates To Be Announced Soon!

 Middle School Ministry  Confirmation Year 1  Confirmation Year 2  High School Ministry

Never been Baptized? Baptized in a different faith? Baptized Catholic but never Confirmed and/or received first Communion? Then the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is just for you!

In cases of remarriage or cohabitating you need to meet with the pastor for assistance as soon as possible to begin the RCIA process. Call the Faith Formation Office at (805) 526-0680 for more information. Page Six St. Peter Claver

“Do not be afraid; just have faith” - Mark 5:36

Please pray for the health

of… Shera Violette; Scott Jones; We’d like to welcome our newest Christian(s) through Baptism… Ron Buckley; Judy Buckley; Dorothea Ticsay; Pedro Bie; Tom Rogers; Yolanda Rogers; John Gavin Rafael Herrera Filippelli; Pete Montgomery; Raffaela Santagata; Andy Lucas; Jenny Sullivan; Charlie Sullivan; Remedios Yumul; Talia & Giovanni Munoz; Lucas Miller; Mhelca Perez; Anna Totol; and, Armando Alfonso.

Names will remain on the list of “Pray for the Health of” for 4 weeks. If you wish to add a name please contact the Parish Office by phone or email.

Religious Freedom Week Ends June 29

We continue to pray, reflect, and take action on religious liberty, both here in this country and abroad. The Church’s promotion of religious freedom expresses her solidarity with all people who seek the good and hope for fulfillment in the truth.

As Pope Francis teaches: Hope speaks to us of a thirst, an aspiration, a Please pray for the souls of… longing for a life of fulfillment, a desire to achieve great things, things that fill our heart and lift our spirit to lofty realities like truth, goodness and beauty, justice and love… Hope is bold; it can look beyond personal convenience, the petty securities and compensations which limit our horizon, and it can open us up to grand ideals that make life more beautiful and worthwhile (Fratelli tutti, 55).

Have you read Fratelli Tutti yet? Pope Francis’ encyclical letter provides a starting point for renewing our commitment to caring for our neighbor and a global society built on justice and the common good. A study guide is also available at USCCB.org.

First Friday July 2 First Saturday July 3 First Friday Devotion to the Marian Devotion of Five First Saturdays Sacred Heart of Jesus as requested by Our Lady of Fatima. *Mass at 7:30 am *Mass at 7:30 am Eucharistic Adoration All day until 7:00 pm. *First Saturday Rosary and *Holy Hour of Meditation Divine Mercy following Mass at 7:00 pm

(* indicates it will be livestreamed) Divine Mercy Ministry

Catholic school students are now back in the classroom – on the road toward graduation and becoming the future leaders of tomorrow! The Catholic Education Foundation of Los Angeles has received a $50 million gift to provide financial support to new elementary and high school students enrolling in an Archdiocesan school in Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Families interested in Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic schools are encouraged to visit lacatholicschools.org or call (213) 637-7070 for more information and access to financial assistance. Schools are enrolling now for fall. Catholic education is affordable and tuition assistance is available!

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP - RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS

Touching the Cloak of Christ Look to today’s Gospel and you’ll find one of the most arresting images in all of Scripture. Christ in a crowd, everyone clamoring for his attention, pressing against him. Several feet away, is a chronically ill woman, weak and desperate for help. She knows she doesn’t have a chance of getting his attention. She has no connections. She has no strength. All she can do is lift up her hand.

So that’s what she does. She reaches out.

There comes a time, or maybe several times, in each of our lives when we become this woman. We’re tired and we’re sick. Is it with sin? With fear? With anger? It doesn’t matter. Whatever it is, it’s made us weak, and we feel like we’ve run out of options. We’ve looked for help and come up empty. We’ve consulted friends and gotten nowhere. We’re lost in the crowd of life, unable to stick our heads above the pressing throng to wave for help.

And there is Christ, always passing by us. The hem of his cloak is never far from our grasp. We have no hope of a big miracle like the synagogue leader. We don’t even bother asking for that. But that cloak ... we can touch that cloak. That’s something we can do.

Do we do it, though? Do we have the confidence of that sick, beaten-down woman who knew so totally that healing was there for the taking? Or do we retreat back into the crowd, stumbling back home with our pain and our sinfulness? Reach out, friends. However, whatever, whenever — reach out. Christ will not fail you. — Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS ©LPi

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Support the Works of the Holy Father Through the Peter’s Pence Collection Today is the Peter’s Pence Collection, a worldwide collection that supports the activities of the Holy See through which Pope Francis governs the Church and exercises his charitable works. When used for charitable outreach, funds from this collection help those most in need. Take this opportunity to join with Pope Francis and be a sign of mercy. Please be generous today. For more information, visit http://www.peterspence.va/en.html. Page Nine St. Peter Claver

Apoye el Trabajo del Santo Padre A Traves de la Colecta Peter Pence Hoy es la Colecta Peter’s Pence, una colecta a nivel mundial que apoya las actividades de la Santa Sede mediante la cual el papa Francisco gobierna la Iglesia y lleva a cabo sus obras de caridad. Cuando los fondos de esta Colecta se destinan a acciones caritativas, se beneficia a los más necesitados. Tomen esta ocasión para unirse al papa Francisco y ser una señal de misericordia. Por favor, sean generosos hoy. Para más información, visiten http://www.peterspence.va/en.html.

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2021 Summer Enrichment

The Living Word and You

Opening the Sunday Readings for our Hearts and Minds

In-Person Listening and Sharing on the Upcoming Sunday’s Readings

Wednesdays in June, July and August

Are you often puzzled by the meaning of Sunday readings and how they apply to us today?

Join us for this valuable opportunity to enhance our understanding and application of the upcoming Sunday’s Liturgy of the Word.

Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 p.m., St. Peter Claver Youth Center

For additional information call the Office of Faith Formation at (805) 526-0680 or email Natalia at [email protected].