St. John Fisher Church
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Master to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” John 6:68
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 Rev. Bernard Kalu, Assoc. Pastor, [email protected] x125 present status in the Catholic Church, whatever Msgr. Eugene Gilb, Pastor Emeritus 310-548-0625 your current family or marital situation, whatever ([email protected]) your past or present religious affiliation, whatever your personal history, age, background, race or PARISH OFFICE 310-377-5571 color, sexual orientation, whatever your self- 8 am - 7:30 pm Monday - Thursday esteem: you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved, and 8 am - 5 pm Friday respected by the Catholic Community of St. John Fisher. 9 am - 3 pm Saturday Together In Mission - Let us Love! 8:30 am - 2 pm Sunday Our Parish Goal: $218,971 Parish Administrator, Gayle Plecha, [email protected] x106 Pledged to Date: $219,624 Campaign 21 & Columbarium, Paid to Date: $214,889 Andrea Fowler, [email protected] x154 Put your love into action. Make your pledge/gift today at OFFICES OF FAITH FORMATION 310-377-4573 www.archla.org/give or use an envelope from the church pews. 8:30 am - 12:30 pm - Sunday (when class in session) Youth Ministry Assistant Needed 8:30 am - 5:00 pm - Monday - Friday St. John Fisher is seeking a part-time, year- Director of Religious Education round, Youth Ministry Assistant to assist Margaret Johnson, [email protected] x136 with Confirmation, Youth Ministry, and Coordinator of Confirmation and Youth Ministry Religious Education activities. This position Katie Dante, [email protected] x145 is paid hourly, approximately 20-25 hours per week, including Director of Evangelization Sundays, Monday evenings, Tuesday afternoons, Friday Misty Jesse, [email protected] x130 afternoons, and some Saturdays. Minimum age required is 21 years. For a complete job description, or to submit a resume, Parish Library - Call for availability x130 please email Gayle Plecha at [email protected]. SCHOOL OFFICE 310-377-2800 Labor Day Holiday Mass Schedule 7:30 am - 3:30 pm -Monday - Friday Monday, September 3 is Labor Day. During School Year There will be one Mass at 9:00 am. Principal, Anne-Marie Hudani, [email protected] x140 There is no Eucharistic Adoration on Secretary, Joanne Selvaggio, [email protected] x139 Monday, Labor Day. The Parish and School Offices are closed as well as the MUSIC MINISTRY 310-377-5571 Offices of Faith Formation. Music Director Faith Direct Grant Hungerford, [email protected] x115 Thank you for being a part of our St. John Fisher PASTORAL COUNCIL family! As you prepare for the end of summer and the start of a school year, consider enrolling Chair Beverly Beatty, [email protected] in eGiving through Faith Direct so that your gift can reach us even when you cannot. Visit WOMEN’S COUNCIL 310-377-5571 www.faithdirect.net and use our church code Chair CA436. Thank you for your continued support of Bernie Maynard, [email protected] our parish family!
LOST AND FOUND Please stop by the Parish Office for lost items. Our shelf is filled with items such as eye glasses, umbrellas, cell phones, etc. Items not picked up will be donated to PV Resale. PV RESALE 310-534-1722 2321 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717 Follow us on Facebook & Twitter 2 @SJFRPV @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 below the Parish 5:00 pm Activities Center, for children age 5 and under. Sunday Let your children come and have a fun time while you get a few 7:30 am minutes of peace and serenity at Mass! 9:00 am, Contemporary Choir 10:45 am, Parish Choir 12:30 pm BANNS OF MARRIAGE 5:00 pm, Youth Choir Gabriel Hungerford-Meagan Brazil WEEKDAY MASSES Mark Elorriaga-Melissa Broguiere Monday-Friday 8:00 am, 5:15 pm Saturday, 8:00 am MASS SCHEDULE ITURGY OF THE OURS AUGUST 25, SATURDAY L H 8:00 am Ron Tsuchiyama† Morning Prayer 5:00 pm Demetrius Hatzeson† Msgr. Sork Monday-Saturday 7:45 am AUGUST 26, SUNDAY 7:30 am Parishioners Fr. Kalu Chapel of the Blessed Mother 9:00 am Leonarda Estavillo† Msgr. Sork HOLY DAYS 10:45 am Dan Finnegan Fr. Aguilar 12:30 pm Frank Castaldi† Fr. Kalu Vigil: 5:30 pm 5:00 pm Paul Sebastian† Fr. Aguilar Mass: 6:30 am, 8:00 am, 7:30 pm AUGUST 27, MONDAY 8:00 am Aaron Kovacs† SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 5:15 pm Ramy Al-Hosri (CONFESSIONS) AUGUST 28, TUESDAY Monday, Wednesday through Friday, 8:00 am Ernesto Medrano† 5:15 pm Marsha Lyall† 4:45-5:10 pm; AUGUST 29, WEDNESDAY Tuesday, 7:00 pm; Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 pm 8:00 am Maria Lucin† or by appointment. 11:00 am Patrick McGuinness† 5:15 pm Kay Conrad† BAPTISMS AUGUST 30, THURSDAY Contact Parish Office for details 8:00 am Richard Zigrang, Jr.† ARRIAGE 5:15 pm Anna & Ernest Wille† M AUGUST 31, FRIDAY Arrangements should be made with the Priest at least 8:00 am Robert “Bob” Barry† six months in advance. 5:15 pm Frank McCormick SEPTEMBER 1, SATURDAY PARISHIONERS WHO ARE ILL/HOMEBOUND 8:00 am Nino Ecarma† If you would like to receive the Sacraments of Com- 5:00 pm Dorothy McAteer† Fr. Aguilar munion, Reconciliation, or Anointing of the Sick, SEPTEMBER 2, SUNDAY please call 310-377-5571. 7:30 am Parishioners Msgr. Sork 9:00 am Ray Ceragioli† Fr. Aguilar EUCHARISTIC ADORATION 10:45 am Angel Hernandez† Msgr. Sork Spend an hour in the Chapel in honor of the Real 12:30 pm Brian Cordero† Fr. Kalu Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Regular 5:00 pm Connor Aslay† Fr. Kalu adorers are needed Monday to Friday from 8:45 am to WEEKLY READINGS 9:00 pm. For information, contact Carlyn Quinto at 310-377-5571 or Rose Loggin at [email protected] Monday: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps 96:1-5; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10-13; Mt 23:23-26 NEED A CARING LISTENER? Wednesday: 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18; Ps 128:1-2, 4-5; Mk 6:17-29 Call the Stephen Ministry Hotline at 310-541-1403. Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51 PRAYER TREE Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Mt 25:1-13 Contact Bev Fink at 310-377-5571 or [email protected]. Please write "SJF Prayer Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-21; Mt 25:14-30 Tree" in the subject line. Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15:2-5; Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mk 7:1 -8, 14-15, 21-23
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C HILDREN Home is Holy: On a journey with Jesus The word of God is not always easy to accept and understand. Many of Jesus’ followers turned away when they could not understand the new life to which he was calling them. Jesus calls us to follow him and have faith in him, wherever our journey leads us. When you encounter difficulties, talk to your children about how your faith in God helps you through tough times. And don’t forget to thank God for the blessings on your journey as well! Today, children at the 9 am will receive a toy camera filled with reminders that God is with us always! Religious Education Classes, Pre School-Gr. 8, begin Sept. 23. Register Today! Back-to-school time is also back to Religious Education time. Religious Education classes begin the week of September 23. To register for Religious Education, just go to https://tinyurl.com/SJF-RE2018-19. Catechists are still needed! VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children and Keeping the Promise Alive Programs Since 2004, more than 800 members of St. John Fisher Parish have attended VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children” and “Keeping the Promise Alive” Sexual Abuse Awareness workshops. Thank you for helping to make our parish a safer place for all God’s children! The programs are intended to increase awareness of the behavior of those who might wish to harm our children. “Protecting God’s Children” is required of all those who volunteer with children, and strongly rec- ommended for all adults. “Keeping the Promise Alive” is a refresher class, for those who attended a session four or more years ago. SJF will offer “Protecting God’s Children” on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7-9 pm, and Friday, Sept 14, 7-9 pm. “Keeping the Promise Alive” will be offered Saturday, September 15, 9-10:30 am. Please contact Margaret Johnson to register. Attendees must be at least 18 years of age—children are not permitted.
Margaret Johnson | Director of Religious Education K-8 | (310) 377-4573 ext 136 | [email protected]
H IGH S CHOOL T EENS
Knott’s Scary Farm Trip All high school students are invited to attend our annual Catholic Underground trip to Knott’s Scary Farm on Friday, September 21. The cost is $50, including park ticket and bus travel. We usually have close to 100 teens attend, so get your reservations in ASAP. You may drop off a $50 check to St. John Fisher, with a medical release form, to Ricardo in the Faith Formation Office to reserve your space. Feel free to invite your friends, too! Confirmation Classes will begin very soon! Our Year 1 program begins on Sunday, September 16. It’s very important that new candidates starting 9th, 10th, or 11th grades get registered ASAP. Please contact Ricardo at [email protected] if you need a registration packet. Year 2 candidates will need to re-register on SchoolSpeak, and will need to complete the Sponsor Interview Packet sent in your email last week. Our Year 2 classes begin Sept. 23 or 24. Thought for the Week… The Best Gift to Give: ~to your enemy is forgiveness ~to a customer is service ~to an opponent is tolerance ~to your child is a good example ~to your father is reverence ~to your mother is behavior that will make her proud of you ~to yourself is respect ~to all people is charity
4 Katie Dante | Coordinator of Confirmation and Youth Ministry | (310) 377-4573 ext 145 | [email protected] SJF SCHOOL
PRAY FOR SICK Mary Ann Limbo, Sister of Leilani Emnace
CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR… Seyi Adisa Margaret Majid Josephine Appel Dave and Joan Matson Brooke Bagdasar Kathleen Mattis Raymond Bodine Frank McCormick Sylvia Cheong Mary McDonaugh Michelle Clarke Maura McGuinness St. John Fisher School’s Early Literacy Program Margarita David Thadd McNamara Robert Denni Manuel A. Morales Understanding reading as the building block from which all Don Duperon Teresa Morales learning stems, St. John Fisher School is dedicated to providing Nanine Bilski Dowling Clare Nolan all students with a strong early literacy education. Our Early Lenny & Gloria Fink Laura Penate Erik Fleming Margot Rios Richardson Literacy program supports each child’s readiness, interests, and Msgr. Eugene Gilb Brenda Schmitt learning style. The development and utilization of both formal and Maria Gilbert-Kempf William H. Sheridan informal assessment allows our teachers to identify each child’s Sadru Hudani Joan Sing current literacy skill set. Ilana Jesse Hy Sing Using the information gathered, differentiated instruction is Robert Kennedy Marie Lucas Soto utilized to meet each student’s individual needs in the areas of Thomas Koo Beverly Wolfe phonemic awareness, alphabetic principle, concepts about print, phonics, vocabulary, listening and reading comprehension, and oral and written expression. The balanced and comprehensive PRAY FOR DECEASED approach our Early Literacy program offers has led to literacy Virginia Glasel, Sister of Mary Ann Herko achievement and further academic success. PRAY FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL AND FAMILIES Danny Bender, USN Seal Scott Bender, USN Seal James D. Cheatham, USN Capt. Hannah Thomas, USA Daniel Vasquez, US Army Capt. JAG Rachel Walkup, USA
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 or Howard Schneider 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 Pictured: Mrs. Colleen Guenther, second grade teacher; Ms. Cara and phone number. The Military Board is in the church narthex. Costello, first grade teacher; Mrs. Blanca Magaña, kindergarten teacher
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? Safety tips for kids August 19, 2018 $19,323.38 August 20, 2017 $18,502.09 playing sports this school year THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED GENEROSITY Sports seasons start early, even for young children, and while it’s great that they’re out getting exercise and Eucharistic Adorers Needed learning new skills, safety is still a top priority. It’s We still need additional adorers for the following recommended that all children who are playing school hours: Monday 10 am; Tuesday 12 pm and 2 pm; sports have an annual physical, and relevant health Wednesday 9 am and 10 am; Thursday 10 am, 11 information (allergies, conditions, etc.) should be shared am, and 12 pm; and Friday 12 pm and 8 pm. For with coaches. Parents should make sure their children more information, contact Carlyn Quinto 310-377 have the right gear, and that it fits and works well. -5571 or Rose Loggin [email protected]. Children should stay well-hydrated, well-fed, and well- rested to keep up their energy and strength. Student Women’s Council Tour athletes should be learning to be kind and fair, too, no St. John Fisher Women’s Council is matter the outcome of the game. For more tips visit planning a tour of Homeboy Industries https://www.safekids.org/tip/sports-safety-tips. Parish on Wednesday, September 19. We will Safeguard the Children Contact: Margaret Johnson, 310- meet in the parking lot at 9 am and 377-4573 x136, [email protected]. depart by 9:30 am. Our tour will start at 11 am at Homeboy Industries, a program founded by Fr. Employment Opportunity Gregory Boyle with the purpose of helping young boys and The Mary and Joseph Retreat Center has the girls involved in gangs to have a better life. If interested, following employment opportunity of call Jan Kelly at 310-377-3151. The deadline for housekeeping/custodian position. Duties reservations is Friday, September 14. include cleaning of meeting and guest rooms, moving and arranging furniture, and set up of Celebration of Cultures Mass furniture/equipment in meeting rooms. Approximately 30 The Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ Office of -40 hours per week, including some weekend days. Ethnic Ministry cordially invites you to the 14th Applicants must be mature, responsible and enjoy annual Celebration of Cultures Mass presided by interacting with or providing service to people of all Archbishop José H. Gomez on Saturday, types. Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus. To apply, September 15 from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm at the please contact Luz Martinez at 310-377-4867 ext 224. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (555 W Temple St, Los Angeles, 90012). With the theme, “Do not The Spirit Gives Life be afraid of Holiness,” organizers seek to unite and The 47th Annual SCRC Catholic Renewal celebrate the different cultures that enrich the Church and Convention will take place over Labor Day the local community. All are invited! weekend, August 31-September 2 at the Anaheim Convention Center & Arena. This Ministry Spotlight: Italian Catholic years’ theme is “The Spirit Gives Life.” Over 40 Catholic Federation speakers and 70 presentations! Spiritually enriching for Ciao (Hello!) Italian all ages! Guest speakers Bishop David O’Connell, Catholic Federation Branch Bishop Joseph Brennan, Fr. Gary Thomas, and more. For 444, a national social further information or to register, contact 818-771-1361 charity organization at SJF, or visit scrc.org. focuses on faith, Italian culture, and serving the community Fall Regional Parish Meeting through potluck meetings, Lenten suppers, and fundraising All parishioners are invited to the for our national ICF charity, Cooley’s Anemia. Meets every regional Life, Justice, & Peace 2nd Thursday of the month in the Auditorium. All are meeting on Monday, August 27 from 7 welcome! For more information, please email us at -9 pm at St. Linus (13915 Shoemaker [email protected]. Grazie! (Thank you!) Ave, Norwalk, CA 90650). The special guest for this year is Bishop Marc Trudeau. Learn from Bishop Trudeau regarding his priorities and how his office can help your ministry, share great ideas and new initiatives that mobilize parishioners and help those in need, and much more. For more information, visit archla.org/oljp. 6 COMMUNITY CALENDAR This Week At St. John Fisher Save the Date! Food Pantry Bag Distribution – September 8-9 Sunday, 8/26 Fall Kick off & Knights of Columbus BBQ – September 9 Holy Land Olivewood Sale after all Masses Growing in the Word: Deuteronomy – September 10 Baptisms during 12:30 pm Mass One Heart LGBT Ministry – September 11 – St. Lawrence Martyr Food Pantry Bag Collection – September 15-16 Monday, 8/27 Penance Service – September 17 7:25 & 8:30 am Rosary – Blessed Mother Chapel Word on Fire: Catholicism: The New Evangelization – 6 pm Back to School Night – Barrett Hall September 19 Women’s Council Movie Night Ticket Sales – September 22-23 To Life! A Panel Discussion – September 26 Respect Life Showers of Love Flyer Distribution – September 29-30 Tuesday, 8/28 Women’s Council Movie Night Ticket Sales – September 29-30 7:25 & 8:30 am Rosary – Blessed Mother Chapel Mary, a Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother – 9:30 am Senior Fitness Class – Gym October 2-November 13 6 pm Queen of Peace Prayer Group – Blessed Mother Chapel The Sultan and the Saint Movie and Panel Presentation – October 2 Women’s Council Movie Night – October 5 Wednesday, 8/29 The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation – October 5 7:25 & 8:30 am Rosary – Blessed Mother Chapel Blessing of the Animals – October 6 9:30 am Catholic Update Group – Cityside Room Respect Life Showers of Love Collections – October 6-7 7 pm Adult Basketball – Gym One Heart LGBT Ministry – October 9 – St. Lawrence Martyr Dawn Unity – October 9 Grief Support: Changed Forever – October 9 Word on Fire: Catholicism: The New Evangelization – October 17 Thursday, 8/30 PV Resale Christmas Boutique – November 2-3 7:25 & 8:30 am Rosary – Blessed Mother Chapel Military Ministry USO Collection – November 3-4 9:30 am Senior Fitness Class – Gym Veterans Day Breakfast – November 11 10 am Seekers Men’s Group – Cityside Rm One Heart LGBT Ministry – November 13 – St. Lawrence Martyr 10 am Gerry Will Funeral Mass – Church 5:50-6:15 pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy – Church Word on Fire: Catholicism: The New Evangelization – November 21 Food Pantry Bag Distribution – November 24-25 Anointing of the Sick – December 1 Friday, 8/31 Food Pantry Collection – December 1-2 7:25 & 8:30 am Rosary – Blessed Mother Chapel Giving Tree Gift Collection – December 1-17 6 pm Charismatic Prayer Group – Rectory Meeting Rm ICF Christmas Party – December 7 One Heart LGBT Ministry – December 11 – St. Lawrence Martyr Penance Service – December 17 Saturday, 9/1 If you’d like your meeting or event listed 7:25 & 8:30 am Rosary – Blessed Mother Chapel on the calendar or “Save the Date” column, please email to [email protected]: Event or group name (optional: a few words of description) Meeting date and time Sunday, 9/2 Meeting place Point of contact Your announcement may run for up to 4 bulletins. Space limitations prevent permanent or standing announcements. If you wish to place an announcement on the community page of the bulletin, please submit it to your group's pastoral staff liaison for approval. 7 EVANGELIZATION Fall Kick-Off, Sept. 9, 8:00 am-1:00 pm Join us for a morning of fun, food and fellowship as we return from summer vacations and head back to school. Knights of Columbus will have a barbecue with proceeds going to help seminarians. Fair Trade vendors will have items for sale perfect for Christmas gifts. Several of our ministries will be hosting tables and distributing flyers on upcoming events and there will be games and activities for children. The Fall Kick-Off will be located on the Welcome Area, in the Parking Lot, and also in the Gym. We hope to Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults see you there! (RCIA) Stewardship Moment Are you or someone you know interested in becoming “If it does not please you to serve the Lord, decide today Catholic? Are you missing some of your sacraments, whom you will serve...As for me and my household, we will such as First Communion or Confirmation? Our RCIA serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15 program runs September through April with classes When we commit to serve the Lord, we must be willing to taking place on Sunday mornings. Adult Confirmation become a partner in the work of the Lord. A partner is a classes are offered in the fall. Inquiry sessions are person who invests time in prayer every day, joyfully offered all year and take place the first Sunday of each participates in charitable works and generously supports the month in the Parish Conference Room at 10:30 am. Our parish and Church mission. If we say we serve God, we must next session, on Sept. 9th, is about the “Books of the actually do something and not merely talk about it! Church.” All are welcome, reservations are not needed. Gregory the Great, 540-604 Questions: please email Misty at [email protected]. After his father’s death, Gregory gave Growing in the Word: Deuteronomy his family estates to the church, The book of Deuteronomy provides the foundation for founding seven monasteries, much of the Old and New Testaments and is the fifth in including the one he joined in his the five books of Moses also referred to as the Torah or family home in Rome. Following the Pentateuch. This four week series will be held on ordination, he served as papal nuncio Monday evenings in the auditorium, 7:00 pm to 8:30 in Constantinople, 579-586, then was pm, Sept. 10– October 1st. Flyers are available in the an abbot in Rome until 590, when he narthex and also in the parish office. For questions became the first monk elected pope. please call Misty, 310-377-4573 ext. 130 Gregory reformed the clergy, sent missionaries to England, promoted Catholicism: The New Evangelization monasticism and chant, wrote The Legion of Mary will present Bishop Barron’s four- prolifically, and assumed civic duties part series on the New Evangelization. Presentations will in Rome in the face of natural be on the third Wednesday of the month, 7:00 pm to disasters and the warring Lombards. He is a patron saint of 8:30 pm in the Fireside Room. The first presentation, choirboys, musicians, singers and England and is included “Introduction and New Ardor” is on Sept. 19th. Flyers among the doctors and Father of the Church. are available in the narthex and also in the parish office. Each presentation includes the viewing of a DVD followed by a facilitated discussion.
Misty Jesse Director of Evangelization (310) 377-4573 x130 | [email protected]
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Come join us for a morning of family fun and fellowship. A time to reconnect with your church family and also learn about our many ministry activities offered at the Outreach booths. Knights of Columbus BBQ - Seminarian Fundraiser Outreach Ministries - Volunteer opportunities Food, games, & prizes for families and children Fair Trade Vendors - Holiday Gifts
Sunday, September 9, 2018 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Gathering Place & PAC 5448 Crest Road ● Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 ● T: (310) 377-5571 ● F: (310) 377-6303 ● www.sjf.org