`tÜç fàtÜ Éy à{x fxt ctÜ|á{ Established 1889 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time January 29, 2017 PASTOR: Rev. Fr. M. Harrigan ASSOCIATE PASTORS: Rev. Fr. Martin Benzoni, O.Praem. Prior of San Pedro Norbertine Priory, Rev. Fr. Cassian Di Rocco and Rev. Fr. James Cadman CROATIAN & ITALIAN MINISTRY: Rev. Fr. Ivan Gerovac, S.J. MARITIME MINISTRY: Rev. Fr. Freddie Chua DEACON: William Garcia NORBERTINE FATHERS: Serving our High School (310) 521-1930 MASS SCHEDULE Holy Days of Obligation Monday - Saturday: 8am & 5:15pm 5:15pm (Vigil); 8am, 12pm, 5:15pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9am, 12pm (English) Morning & Evening Prayer 10:30am (Spanish) Monday - Friday 7:45am & 5pm 1:30pm (Croatian) Reconciliation (Confessions) 4:00pm (Italian) Thursday & Friday after 5:15pm Mass 5:15pm Mass of the New Evangelization Saturday after 8am Mass and 4pm-5pm (Latin/English sung Mass) 870 West 8th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Tel: (310) 833-3541 - Fax (310) 833-9254 Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm DONATE ONLINE! Saturday 9am - 4pm; Closed Sundays Parish Website: www.marystar.org - E-mail: [email protected] Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny: Parish Convent (310) 834-5431 Stella Maris Bookstore: (310) 519-8661 @MaryStar_SP www.pinterest.com/MaryStar_SP FOLLOW US! https://e-giving.org/ @MaryStarSanPedro www.facebook.com/marystarsanpedro marystarofthesea Dear Mary Star of the Sea Parishioners: We are celebrating the annual Weekend for Life throughout our country, below are a few excerpts from the Catechism on life and our duty to protect it at all stages. Have a Blessed Week. Fr. Harrigan Pastor Excerpts from the Catechism of the Catholic Church on Life, Abortion, and Euthanasia THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT You shall not kill. You have heard that it was said to the men of old, 'You shall not kill: and whoever kills shall be liable to judgment.' But I say to you that every one who is angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment. 2258 'Human life is sacred because from its beginning it involves the creative action of God and it remains for ever in a special relationship with the Creator, who is its sole end. God alone is the Lord of life from its beginning until its end: no one can under any circumstance claim for himself the right directly to destroy an innocent human being.' The witness of sacred history C.C.C.#2259 In the account of Abel's murder by his brother Cain, Scripture reveals the presence of anger and envy in man, consequences of original sin, from the beginning of human history. Man has become the enemy of his fellow man. God declares the wickedness of this fratricide: 'What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood is crying to me from the ground. #2261 Scripture specifies the prohibition contained in the fifth commandment: 'Do not slay the innocent and the righteous.' The deliberate murder of an innocent person is gravely contrary to the dignity of the human being, to the golden rule and to the holiness of the Creator. The law forbidding it is universally valid: it obliges each and everyone, always and everywhere. #2262 In the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord recalls the commandment, 'You shall not kill' and adds to it the proscription of anger, hatred and vengeance. Going further, Christ asks his disciples to turn the other cheek, to love their enemies. He did not defend himself and told Peter to leave his sword in its sheath. Abortion #2270 Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception. From the first moment of his existence, a human being must be recognized as having the rights of a person -- among which is the inviolable right of every innocent being to life. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately wrought in the depths of the earth.” #2271 Since the first century the Church has affirmed the moral evil of every procured abortion. This teaching has not changed and remains unchangeable. Direct abortion, that is to say, abortion willed either as an end or a means, is gravely contrary to the moral law: You shall not kill the embryo by abortion and shall not cause the newborn to perish . God, the Lord of life, has entrusted to men the noble mission of safeguarding life, and men must carry it out in a manner worthy of themselves. Life must be protected with the utmost care from the moment of conception: abortion and infanticide are abominable crimes. #2273 The inalienable right to life of every innocent human individual is a constitutive element of a civil society and its legislation: 'The inalienable rights of the person must be recognized and respected by civil society and the political authority. These human rights depend neither on single individuals nor on parents; nor do they represent a concession made by society and the state; they belong to human nature and are inherent in the person by virtue of the creative act from which the person took his origin. Among such fundamental rights one should mention in this regard every human being's right to life and physical integrity from the moment of conception until death.' Euthanasia #2276 Those whose lives are diminished or weakened deserve special respect. Sick or handicapped persons should be helped to lead lives as normal as possible. #2277 Whatever its motives and means, direct euthanasia consists in putting an end to the lives of handicapped, sick or dying persons. It is morally unacceptable. 2 January 29, 2017 `tÜç fàtÜ Éy à{x fxt? ÑÜtç yÉÜ âá Did You Know?/¿Sabia Usted? In Memoriam Pay attention to and address risky behavior: It is possible for children to abuse other children, and that when it happens, the effects can be devastating for the child who has Deacon William “Willie” Garcia been abused. As caregivers, make sure to notice any young people who are exhibiting behaviors that are troublesome or Frances Rose McDaniel inappropriate. Be there to step in when high-risk behavior is present. Support the youth, and give him/her the opportunity to Joseph Manqueros get professional help, to go to counseling with a therapist that is trained in this issue, and to talk with you about the challenges they are facing so that together you can find solutions. For a Evening Prayer copy of the VIRTUS© article “Turning Our Attention to Teen Dear Mary Star of the Sea Parishioners, and Youth Offenders,” email [email protected] or Evening Prayer is now available on Monday, call (213) 637-7227. Tuesday and Wednesday before the 5:15 p.m. Mass. The Liturgy of the Hours is taken from Preste atención y aborde comportamientos de riesgo: the English Magnificat. We appreciate your Es posible que los niños abusen de otros niños, y que cuando patience and understanding as we continue esto suceda, los efectos puedan ser devastadores para el niño the search for Lectors to fill in on Thursdays and Fridays and que ha sido abusado. Como cuidadores, asegúrense de notar substitute when needed. Lectors, you have a God-given talent. cualquier gente joven que está exhibiendo comportamientos Come and experience the joy of being a prayer leader, our faith problemáticos o inapropiados. Permanezca allí para intervenir community is waiting for you. Will you make room in your heart cuando haya comportamientos de alto riesgo. Apoye a los for them? Join the 5:00 p.m. Evening Prayer Team and make the jóvenes y déles la oportunidad de obtener ayuda profesional, Heavenly Connection as you Lead the power of prayer! Your acudir a consejería con un terapeuta capacitado en este tema y current Evening Prayer Leaders at 5 p.m. are as follows: hablar con usted sobre los desafíos que enfrentan para que juntos puedan encontrar soluciones. Para obtener una copia del Monday - Rene Mardesich Tuesday - Shelly Chin Wednesday - Elfida Soto artículo de VIRTUS© “Turning Our Attention to Teen and Youth Offenders” (Volviendo nuestra atención a los Thank you and God Bless you... delincuentes juveniles), envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llame al (213) 637-7508. Holy Hour Perpetual Adoration In order to convert America and save the world what we need is for every parish to come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament Thank you, parishioners, for coming in Holy Hours of prayer forward to fill the hours in need. Perhaps (St. Mother Teresa) others would like to join you in enriching Every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. there is a their heart and soul with an hour devoted to Eucharistic Holy Hour in our church. The Holy Hour begins our Blessed Lord in the Eucharistic with exposition of The Blessed Sacrament. Within the hour, Adoration Chapel? It is a rich and there are readings from Sacred Scripture and the saints, time for refreshing experience of deep prayer and silent reflection, and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. spiritual guidance. I have another The Holy Hour concludes with Benediction. opening on Friday morning. Please come and spend one hour with Jesus. This is a special time of abundant blessings for all! “There is no holiness without the grace of God. His grace can be obtained by our prayer. God of holiness, pour down all the Divine Mercy Chaplet graces needed to be a true follower of Your Son Jesus. Help me to pray often for Your saving grace.” Please join us every third Tuesday of each month in praying ---St. Pius X the Divine Mercy chaplet after the 5:15 p.m.