St. John Fisher Church
“Here I am,” I said; “send me!”
Isaiah 6:8
Love God. Love All People. Make Disciples.
5448 Crest Road ●Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 ● T: (310) 377-5571 ● F: (310) 377-6303 ● www.sjf.org ADMINISTRATION Msgr. David A. Sork, Pastor, [email protected] x105 Welcome To Saint John Fisher
Rev. Francis Aguilar, Assoc. Pastor, [email protected] x103 We are a welcoming Parish. Whatever your present Rev. Bernard Kalu, Assoc. Pastor, [email protected] x125 status in the Catholic Church, whatever your current Msgr. Eugene Gilb, Pastor Emeritus 310-548-0625 family or marital situation, whatever your past or ([email protected]) present religious affiliation, whatever your personal history, age, background, race or color, sexual orientation, PARISH OFFICE 310-377-5571 whatever your self-esteem: you are invited, welcomed, accepted, 8 am - 7:30 pm Monday - Thursday loved, and respected by the Catholic Community of St. John 8 am - 5 pm Friday Fisher. 9 am - 3 pm Saturday Together in Mission: Our Story is Hope! 8:30 am - 2 pm Sunday Today, Archbishop Gomez Parish Administrator, Gayle Plecha, [email protected] x106 invites every Catholic to make Columbarium, Andrea Fowler, [email protected] x154 their annual commitment to Together in Mission. Our 2019 parish goal is: $228,900. Last OFFICES OF FAITH FORMATION 310-377-4573 year, 509 parishioners helped 8:30 am - 12:30 pm - Sunday (when class in session) raise $223,977 and helped us to 8:30 am - 5:00 pm - Monday - Friday become one of the most Director of Religious Education generous parishes in the Archdiocese. This year’s theme of Margaret Johnson, [email protected] x136 “Our Story is Hope” reminds us that our gifts to Together in Coordinator of Confirmation and Youth Ministry Mission are an active demonstration of our faith and love for Katie Dante, [email protected] x145 those in our Archdiocese who need our support. Please make a pledge with the information that was mailed to your home, a Director of Evangelization pledge card found within the church, or online at Misty Jesse, [email protected] x130 ourmissionla.org. Thank you to all of you for making a Parish Library - Call for availability x130 difference in the lives of many who are less fortunate. SCHOOL OFFICE 310-377-2800 Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday Join Fr. Francis Aguilar on a 6-day Pilgrimage During School Year to Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine & Mexico from November 11-16. We will be visiting Principal, Anne-Marie Hudani, [email protected] x140 Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine, Teotihuacan, Secretary, Joanne Selvaggio, [email protected] x139 Tlaxcala (Mexico's Lourdes), Ocotlan and Taxco. The cost is $1799 and includes round MUSIC MINISTRY 310-377-5571 trip air from LAX, breakfasts, & dinners, 4- Music Director star hotels, sightseeing, guides, admissions, Grant Hungerford, [email protected] x115 deluxe motor coach, etc. For more information PASTORAL COUNCIL email [email protected]. Chair Faith Direct Beverly Beatty, [email protected] Can’t find your checkbook or WOMEN’S COUNCIL 310-377-5571 envelope Sunday morning? Join the Chair parishioners who are using Faith Bernie Maynard, [email protected] Direct for automated giving to St. John Fisher Catholic Church. It is LOST AND FOUND secure, convenient, and Faith Direct Please stop by the Parish Office for lost items. Our shelf is will provide you an offertory card to place in the basket during filled with items such as eye glasses, umbrellas, cell phones, the collection. There is no cost to you, and the program etc. Items not picked up will be donated to PV Resale. provides a great benefit to our parish. Sign up today by PV RESALE 310-534-1722 visiting www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is CA436. 2321 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717 Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram 2 @SJFRPV @StJohnFisherRPV @StJohnFisherRPV W O R S H I P
Need child care during Mass? SUNDAY MASSES Child care is available during the 9 am and 10:45 Saturday Evening Vigil Mass am Masses in the Auditorium, for children age 5 5:00 pm and under. Let your children come and have a Sunday fun time while you get a few minutes of peace 7:30 am and serenity at Mass! 9:00 am, Contemporary Choir 10:45 am, Parish Choir Mass Schedule 12:30 pm FEBRUARY 10, SUNDAY 5:00 pm, Youth Choir 7:30 am Fr. Henry Drozd Msgr. Sork WEEKDAY MASSES 9:00 am Raquel Mercedes Ularte† Fr. Aguilar Monday-Friday 8:00 am, 5:15 pm 10:45 am Anthony Cosenza† Fr. Kalu 12:30 pm Adela Maestas† Fr. Caro Saturday, 8:00 am 5:00 pm Parishioners Fr. Aguilar LITURGY OF THE HOURS FEBRUARY 11, MONDAY Morning Prayer 8:00 am Ronald Stankey† Monday-Saturday 7:45 am 5:15 pm Patricia Wolfe† Chapel of the Blessed Mother FEBRUARY 12, TUESDAY HOLY DAYS 8:00 am Anthony Cosenza† 5:15 pm Tom Byrne† Vigil: 5:30 pm FEBRUARY 13, WEDNESDAY Mass: 6:30 am, 8:00 am, 7:30 pm 8:00 am Ana A. Caceres† SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 11:00 am Anne-Marie Simon† (CONFESSIONS) 5:15 pm Joseph Saba† Monday, Wednesday through Friday, FEBRUARY 14, THURSDAY 4:45-5:10 pm; 8:00 am Dr. & Mrs. Richard Meehan 5:15 pm Raymond Avelino† Tuesday, 7:00 pm; Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 pm FEBRUARY 15, FRIDAY or by appointment. 8:00 am Jean Keller† BAPTISMS 5:15 pm Bernie Brown† Contact Parish Office or visit www.sjf.org for details FEBRUARY 16, SATURDAY MARRIAGE 8:00 am Anthony Mira† 5:00 pm Joey Achacoso† Fr. Aguilar Arrangements should be made with the Priest at least FEBRUARY 17, SUNDAY six months in advance. 7:30 am Mr. Lemiel Pierre Fr. Kalu PARISHIONERS WHO ARE ILL/HOMEBOUND 9:00 am Norma Francisco† Msgr. Sork If you would like to receive the Sacraments of Com- 10:45 am Dolores Vieweg† Fr. Aguilar munion, Reconciliation, or Anointing of the Sick, 12:30 pm Parishioners Fr. Kalu please call 310-377-5571. 5:00 pm Sandra Ulveling† Msgr. Sork EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Spend an hour in the Chapel in honor of the Real Weekly Readings Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Regular adorers are needed Monday to Friday from 8:45 am to Monday: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 9:00 pm. For information, contact Carlyn Quinto at Tuesday: Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 310-377-5571 or [email protected] Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk NEED A CARING LISTENER? 7:14-23 Call the Stephen Ministry Hotline at 310-541-1403. Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 PRAYER TREE Friday: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Contact Bev Fink at 310-377-5571 or Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-4abc, 5-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 [email protected]. Please write "SJF Prayer Sunday: Jer 17:5-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20; Lk 6:17, 20-26 Tree" in the subject line.
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C HILDREN Home is Holy: Surprising Blessings! We are blessed by the Lord all the time. How do we show God that we are grateful for the blessings he showers on us? One way is to begin by saying thank you for our blessings and remembering God has given them to us—we haven’t earned them on our own. Today’s Gos- pel shows us that if we listen to God and his commands, he will surprise us with blessings, just as Simon Peter was surprised by the HUGE catch of fish. Sometimes we’ll receive enor- mous blessings that we can’t miss (like Peter’s catch of fish), but other times the blessings and graces will be small and it will take some thinking to recognize them. Let’s not forget to thank God for those little gifts too! Today children at the 9 am Mass will receive a bag of “fish”—surprising little blessings to brighten your day! Safeguard the Children Committee The safety of the children at St. John Fisher is one of our primary concerns. The Safeguard the Children Committee meets twice a year to review safety procedures and concerns here at the Parish. If you are interested in being part of this important committee, please contact Margaret Johnson. Our next meeting will take place on February 25th. Call (310) 377-4573 for more information. We Are Never Alone: A Lenten presentation for Parents, February 24 Parenting speaker Pamela Hurwitz will return with a special message for all parents on Sunday, February 24, 10:30- 11:45 am in Barrett Hall. Lent gives us a chance to ponder the life of Christ. As parents we are on our own journeys, and we can see Christ calling us to himself through our blessings, sufferings and defeats. Come be reminded of the HOPE that Easter promises in the midst of our messy realities. Be inspired to make this the best Lent ever in your homes. We have a seat saved just for you! Margaret Johnson | Director of Religious Education K-8 | (310) 377-4573 ext 136 | [email protected] H IGH S CHOOL T EENS
Confirmation Classes Year 1 Confirmation Classes Sunday, February 10, at 2:50 pm Candidates Only in Barrett Hall OR Monday, February 11, at 6:50 pm Candidates Only in Barrett Hall Year 2 Confirmation Classes Sunday, February 24, at 2:50 pm Candidates Only in Barrett Hall Monday, February 25 at 6:50 pm Candidates Only in Barrett Hall Gospel Recap: "Let God’s Power Stun You Too" The point of Luke’s story in the Gospel this week was that Peter, James and John had fished all night without success. They were tired and frustrated. But they lowered their nets one more time just to humor Jesus. And you know the rest of this story. Inspired by Jesus’ awesome power, they dropped everything and followed him. Just like Peter, we can get tired and frustrated, especially hearing all the bad news in the world. But God is working miracles each day. We need only look around to realize it. Let’s keep our eyes open for people doing good things--both big and small--in your family, in your school, or community. Let those examples show you God’s love for the world. Know that God’s deep love for us inspires people to heroically reshape this world into God’s Kingdom here on earth. And use those who inspire you to propel you to work some of your own small miracles, too.
4 Katie Dante | Coordinator of Confirmation and Youth Ministry | (310) 377-4573 ext 145 | [email protected] SJF SCHOOL
PRAY FOR SICK
Dolores Anderson, Mother of Kathy Lee Thomas Anderson, Brother of Kathy Lee Agnes Sebastian, Mother of Clement Xavier Anthony Su, Father of Alice Su
CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR…
Dave and Joan Matson Seyi Adisa Frank McCormick Athletics at St. John Fisher School Josephine Appel Mary McDonaugh Rick Beatty Maura McGuinness are thriving! Raymond Bodine Thadd McNamara Robert Denni Brizeida Mena The mission of St. John Fisher School’s sports program is to use Blessie Dolores Josephine Montera athletics to teach our students how to be successful in the Don Duperon Clare Nolan classroom, at home, and in the community. Our “no-cut” Gloria Fink William H. Sheridan philosophy allows all students interested in sports to be a part of a Erik Fleming Joan Sing team. Our goal is to create athletes who demonstrate the highest Msgr. Eugene Gilb Hy Sing level of sportsmanship and character, on and off the court. We are Sadru Hudani Marie Lucas Soto thrilled so many SJF students want to represent our school through Ilana Jesse Alice Valdes their athletic abilities. Margaret Majid This year we had four girls’ volleyball teams, one of which advanced to the playoffs, a golf team, six basketball teams. We are working to put together a boys’ varsity volleyball team and soccer team. PRAY FOR DECEASED St. John Fisher students continue to impress us with their hard Joseph Margate, Father of Angelo Margate work in the classroom, sportsmanship on the field/court, and commitment to Christ.
St. John Fisher’s 2018-2019 Girls A Volleyball Team PRAY FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL AND received the CYO’s Team Sportsmanship FAMILIES Major Cesare A. Santarosa, USA Award!
If you have a loved one deployed overseas serving in the Military and would like his/her name on the prayer list and/or picture on the Military Board, please contact the Parish Office 310-377-5571. Pictures should be approximately 4" x 5," and may be dropped off at the office, ATTN: Military Board. IMPORTANT: Please include a contact name and phone number. The Military Board is in the church narthex.
Anne-Marie Hudani St. John Fisher School Principal (310) 377-2800 [email protected] 5 C O M M U N I T Y
STEWARDSHIP OF OUR TREASURE Did You Know? Know when words are February 3, 2019 $38,737.85 warning signs February 4, 2018 $25,834.53 Some predators will use comments and conversations to January 2019 $226,975.52 groom potential victims. Be on guard any time an adult is January 2018 $189,627.26 talking to a child about sex, no matter how they’re THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED GENEROSITY presenting it (hygiene, reproduction, etc.). Physical Eucharistic Adorers Needed flattery can be another red flag — predators sometimes try to make children feel good about themselves by We still need additional adorers for the following hours: commenting on their physical appearance. For a copy of Monday 9 am and 3 pm; Wednesday 4 pm and 7 pm; the VIRTUS® article “When are Words Warning Signs?” Thursday 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm, 2 pm; and visit http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/ Friday 11 am and 7 pm. We also need more substitute VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx Parish Safeguard adorers. If you are interested in being a regular or substitute the Children Contact: Margaret Johnson, 310-377-4573 adorer, please contact Carlyn Quinto via phone at 310-480- x136, [email protected]. 2291 or via email at [email protected]. Men Women’s Council Meeting Save the Date The Saint John Fisher Women's Council To reinvigorate your spirituality, will hold its monthly meeting on faith and discipleship, join The Wednesday, February 13th at 10 am in Seekers in the Cityside Room on the Fireside Room. We will be finalizing Thursdays at 10 am for prayers, The Seekers our plans for the Shrove Tuesday Sunday Mass readings, and study of matters relevant to Luncheon which will be held on Catholics. Tuesday, March 5th in Barrett Hall. We are very Connect Groups fortunate to have Msgr. Kevin Kostelnik as our guest Grow your faith in a circle of friends. Get the details from speaker so be sure to mark your calendar for this great Martha Newton at [email protected] event. Usher Training Knights of Columbus Fundraiser Did you know that Ushers are the Knights of Columbus fundraiser dinner for our charities frontline representatives of our (seminarians, House of Yahweh, Pregnancy Help Center, parish? If you are a welcoming etc) on Friday, February 15 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm at 214 engaging person who would like to Avenue I, Redondo Beach featuring lasagna, chef’s humbly serve the Body of Christ in choice sides, lots of desserts, coffee, tea, lemonade. this ministry of hospitality, please Adults $11, children under age 12 years $5, under 5 years consider joining the Usher ministry free. Metered parking available until 10 pm on Avenue I at St. John Fisher. Ushers need to be Catholic and and Riviera lot. registered at St. John Fisher. Please consider this wonderful Saint John Vianney relic to visit the chance to participate in Mass. Training for new ushers or an Archdiocese of L.A. Feb. 21-25 opportunity to refresh your skills will be offered on The “Heart of a Priest” relic tour February 20 at 7 pm in the church. All our Masses need full of the incorrupt heart of St. John time and substitute ushers. Contact David Fair if you have Vianney, the patron of priests, questions: 310-377-5571. will be visiting the Archdiocese Italian Catholic Federation of Los Angeles as part of a national tour sponsored by the Come join us for a Valentine’s Day Knights of Columbus. The relic will be available for Celebration on Thursday, February 14 at public veneration by the faithful at various parishes 7 pm in the Auditorium. There will be around the Archdiocese from February 21-25, including food, wine, music, and a raffle. Bakers; St. John Chrysostom Parish and School in Inglewood get your desserts ready! We will also (Feb. 21), St. Elisabeth Parish in Van Nuys (Feb. 22), have a dessert contest and a winner plus a runner-up will be Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (Feb. 24-25) and St. selected to win prizes. Cost is $15 per person. Guests are John Vianney Parish in Hacienda Heights (Feb. 25). For always welcome. To RSVP, please email Tonia Amalfitano. more information on dates and locations, visit https:// Email: [email protected]. See you then! angelusnews.com/news/angelus-staff/heart-of-a-priest- 6 coming-to-la. COMMUNITY CALENDAR
This Week At St. John Fisher Save the Date!
Sunday, 2/10 Together in Mission Commitment at all Masses Usher Training – February 20 Word on Fire: The Mass – February 20 Monday, 2/11 Shrove Tuesday Luncheon – March 5 Ash Wednesday – March 6 7:25 & 8:30 am Rosary – Blessed Mother Chapel Lenten Soup Suppers – March 8-April 12 9:30 am Families of Nazareth – Auditorium 6 pm At Home with the Word Bible Study – Faculty Teen Speaker/Musician: Joe Melendrez – March 10 Lunch Rm Dive-In Lenten Series 2019 – March 11-29 7:30 pm Men’s Families of Nazareth – Rectory Meeting Rm Dive-In Lenten Series at SJF – March 19-21 Word on Fire: The Mass – March 20 Tuesday, 2/12 Food Pantry Bag Distribution – March 30-31 7:25 & 8:30 am Rosary – Blessed Mother Chapel Festival of Faith with Roy Petitfils – March 31-April 2 9:30 am Senior Fitness Class – Gym Food Pantry Bag Collection – April 6-7 10 am Crafters for Christ – Cityside Room Lenten Concert – April 7 5:45 pm Queen of Peace Prayer Group – Blessed Growing in the Word: Galatians & Romans – April 8-May 13 Mother Chapel 7 pm First Corinthians – Fireside Room Seven Last Words of Christ – April 16 7 pm Connect Group Bible Study – Cityside Room Word on Fire: The Mass – April 17 7:30 pm Families of Nazareth – Faculty Lunch Room Lenten Penance Service – April 17 Wednesday, 2/13 Stations of the Cross – April 19 Easter Sunday – April 21 7:25 & 8:30 am Rosary – Blessed Mother Chapel Grief Support: Caregiver Support – April 23 9:30 am Catholic Update Group – Cityside Room 10 am Women’s Council Meeting– Fireside Room Divine Mercy Sunday Reception – April 28 5:45 pm Walk with Christ – Outdoor Stations of the Cross Word on Fire: The Mass – May 15 7 pm Adult Basketball – Gym Military Ministry USO Collection – May 18-19 7 pm Divorce and Beyond – Rectory Meeting Room South Bay Coalition to End Homelessness Meeting – 7 pm A-Men & Women Faith Sharing Group – Multi- May 22 Purpose Room Anointing of the Sick – June 1 Volunteer Thank You Lunch – June 1 Thursday, 2/14 Grief Support: Helping Parents Grieve – June 4 7:25 & 8:30 am Rosary – Blessed Mother Chapel Word on Fire: The Mass – June 12 9:30 am Senior Fitness – Gym 10 am Seekers Men’s Group – Cityside Rm 5:50-6:15 pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy – Church 7 pm ICF Meeting – Auditorium If you’d like your meeting or event listed in the bulletin, please email to [email protected] or your group’s pastoral staff Friday, 2/15 liaison for approval: 7:25 & 8:30 am Rosary – Blessed Mother Chapel Event or group name (optional: a few words of description) 9 am The Bible Timelines: The Story of Salvation – Meeting date and time Cityside Meeting place 6 pm Charismatic Prayer Group – Rectory Meeting Rm Point of contact Your event or meeting may run for up to 4 bulletins. Space Saturday, 2/16 limitations prevent permanent or standing announcements. 11 am Mary Stankey Funeral – Church 7:30 pm AA Meeting – Auditorium Do you want to maximize participation in your SJF event? Ministry and event leaders, you will find many great ideas for Sunday, 2/17 how and where to publicize your event. Visit www.sjf.org→News & Media (pull-down menu)→Publicity Protocols. Your Pastoral Staff representative is ready to help!
7 EVANGELIZATION Stewardship Reflection “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?” ‘Here I am,’ I said, ‘send me!’ Isaiah 6:8 Every day, in little ways and in big ways, God asks, “Whom shall I send?” Whether it is someone to take on a new ministry, to give a friendly smile to a stranger or say a word of encouragement to a friend, God constantly provides Rite of Christian Initiations for Adults opportunities to help someone in need. The next time you (RCIA) hear God calling, have the courage to walk through the door Are you or someone you know interested in becoming and say, “Here I am, Lord.” Catholic? Are you missing some of your sacraments, Peter Canisius, 1521-1597 such as First Communion or Confirmation? Our RCIA This Doctor of the Church was program runs September through April with classes born in Holland and studied canon taking place on Sunday mornings. Adult Confirmation law in Belgium before turning to classes are offered in the fall. Inquiry sessions are the study of theology in Germany. offered all year and take place the first Sunday of each In 1543, after meeting St. Peter month (except for Holidays) at 10:30 am in the Parish Faber, one of St. Ignatius of Conference Room. Our next inquiry session will be Loyola’s companions, he entered March 3rd, on the role of Scripture in the Church. All the Society of Jesus and soon are welcome. Questions, please email Misty at became a well-known preacher. [email protected]. He attended two sessions of the Word on Fire Series: The Mass, Feb. 20 Conciliar of Trent and was an Please join us for this series on the Mass. Presentations important figure in the post- will help you understand how to fully, consciously, and councilor Catholic revival in actively participate in the source and summit of the Europe. After completing his Christian life, the Mass. On Feb. 20th, the presentation doctorate, St. Ignatius assigned will be on “Called Out of the World” at 7 pm in the him to renew the Catholic faith in Germany. As the Jesuit Fireside Room. Light hospitality will be provided. For provincial in southern Germany, Austria, and Bohemia, questions please call Hanan Tanios at 310-377-5571, or Peter Canisius started schools, colleges, and seminaries. He email [email protected] wrote three catechisms in German and is credited with keeping the southern German peoples Catholic. Men’s Cornerstone Weekend “Come and See”, is an experience you will never forget, Focusing the Gospel a 26 hour Men’s weekend, Friday February 22-Saturday After witnessing the miraculous catch of fish Peter begs February 23 at St. Lawrence Martyr. There is no cost. Jesus to leave him. Knowing his own sinfulness, Peter You reboot your phone all the time, when was the last believes he is not worthy to be in the presence of the Lord of time you rebooted your faith? Don’t hesitate, it will fill life, Jesus has other ideas. Throughout salvation history we up. Register today! Register online at www.cornerstone- witness God’s pattern of choosing the small and weak, and slm.org yes, even sinful, to fulfill God’s plan. Jesus responds to Peter’s plea by reassuring him, “Do not be afraid.” Jesus Care and Compassion Retreat, Feb.16 knows our sinfulness, loves us, and calls us to follow him St. John Fisher Stephen Ministry will be hosting a retreat anyway. Are there places in your own life where fear of on “God’s Love as expressed by caring and serving failure keeps you from attempting something new? Can you others.” The event will be at the Mary and Joseph hear Jesus telling you, “Do not be afraid”? Retreat center, 8:30 am-12 pm and includes a Continental Breakfast. Space is limited. $10/person. To register please contact Bob Cash, 310-377-5571, or [email protected].
Misty Jesse Director of Evangelization (310) 377-4573 x130 | [email protected] 8 5448 Crest Road ● Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 ● T: (310) 377-5571 ● F: (310) 377-6303 ● www.sjf.org