1404 PACIFIC AVENUE VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23451 www.staroftheseaparish.com [email protected]757-428-8547 • Fax: 757-428-0788 LITURGY SCHEDULE Saturday ...................................... 5 pm Sunday............ 8 am, 10 am & 12 noon Weekdays ............... See inside bulletin Holy Days ............... See inside bulletin RECONCILIATION 1st & 3rd Saturdays................. 3:30 pm or by appointment HOLY ROSARY 1st Saturday of the month ....... 4:15 pm Every Tuesday following 6:15pm Mass OFFICE HOURS Monday–Thursday ............. 9 am–4 pm Friday ............................ 9 am–12 noon PARISH STAFF Rev. Esteban "Steve" DeLeon ....................................... Pastor Jean Choplinsky .................................. Business Administrator Jeanine RItz ......................... Religious Education Coordinator Nancy Liette .................................. Youth Ministry Coordinator Bryce Miller ................................................ Music Coordinator Geri Tarkington................... Baptisms, Marriage, and Funerals Virginia Mollner .................................... Social Ministry Director Jessica Kwiatkowski ................................................. Secretary Jim Kresock ....................................... PC/Network Coordinator Grace Jones ...................... Receptionist & Liturgy Coordinator Tony Lewis .............................................................. Custodian Sharon Lewis.................................................... Housekeeping STAR OF THE SEA CATHOLIC SCHOOL 309 15TH STREET • VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23451 www.sosschool.org • 757-428-8400 • Fax: 757-428-2794 Carey Averill .............................................................. Principal Adelaide Grandfield ........................... Administrative Assistant and Admissions Coordinator June 17, 2018 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church
PARISH STAFF Rev. Esteban "Steve" DeLeon ....................................... Pastor Jean Choplinsky .................................. Business Administrator Jeanine RItz ......................... Religious Education Coordinator Nancy Liette .................................. Youth Ministry Coordinator Bryce Miller ................................................ Music Coordinator Geri Tarkington ................... Baptisms, Marriage, and Funerals Virginia Mollner .................................... Social Ministry Director Jessica Kwiatkowski ................................................. Secretary Jim Kresock ....................................... PC/Network Coordinator Grace Jones ...................... Receptionist & Liturgy Coordinator Tony Lewis .............................................................. Custodian Sharon Lewis.................................................... Housekeeping
STAR OF THE SEA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
309 15TH STREET • VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23451 www.sosschool.org • 757-428-8400 • Fax: 757-428-2794
Carey Averill .............................................................. Principal Adelaide Grandfield ........................... Administrative Assistant
11:30am Mass at Westminster Canterbury 7pm Liturgy Committee, CHA
FRIDAY, June 22
8am Mass (David Hancock†)
SATURDAY, June 23
8:30am Helping Hands of Star of the Sea, LH 5pm Mass (John, Marie & Johnny Graziadei†)
SUNDAY, June 24– Nativity of St. John the Baptist
8am Mass (George Kane†)
10am Mass (Don Conover†) 12noon Mass (John Thomas†)
June 17, 2018– 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time In the Gospel, Jesus compared the Kingdom of heaven to a seed growing. Growth, as we know, is a slow process that needs a lot of patience and support. The seed has to germinate, to sprout, then matures. Christ used this parable to teach that the Kingdom of God may be small and insignificant but like the mustard seed, it grows until it turns into a comforting, welcoming tree. So too our parishes, Jesus says. They should turn into harbors of goodness and mercy and this happens in the practice of our self-giving for the sake of the kingdom. We can never let a partial glance at the way things are plunge us into hopelessness. By faith, and patient endurance, we know that we are growing into the people whom God has called us to be. Of course, the growth of the Kingdom depends first and foremost on God. However, our active participation as individuals, families and parish communities help make this world a “little heaven” where love, justice, truth and genuine freedom – the signs of God’s kingdom - prevail. Cynicism and negative thinking are shortsighted. Our families and our parishes have grown and will grow when we give our lives for the kingdom, when we continue to share our time, talent and treasure so that we can continue to fulfill our mission to spread the JOY OF THE GOSPEL, when we become shelter for those who are searching and harbors of goodness for those who reach out their hand in need.
Somebody once said: “A word of love gives inspiration to life, a word of care gives happiness to the heart, but the word of God gives direction and meaning to our lives.”
Let us then pray for the grace to be active participants in building the Kingdom here and now by what we say and by what we do. Amen. From Fr. Steve
THE WEEK AHEAD
In Our Parish
John Flannery M. Baily Buck Diana Brumitt Cathy K.Urwin Pat Smith Mary Dempsey Mary Barraco Gerardo DeLeon Beverly deCroix Sherry McCaskill Ken Fleming Ally Elefante Diana Marsden Nancy Burgess Peggy Morelli Bill Sabo Betty Sabo Remy Gega Theresa Oswald Brian Oswald Greg Banton Darren Wilson Caryl Gove Paul Parlier Michael Oswald Diana Sayson
Estrella S. Monzon
Anne O’Brien
Shelagh Murphy
Carlos Ortiz
Aaron Holley
Julie Mauro
Mary Pettiti
Bernie Devlin
Kevin Kittrel
Marty Gurski
Shelia Atkey
Vicki Williams
Mike Davis
Craig McMillan
Collin Johnson
Randy Starling
Ric Robinson
Jeanney Meagher
Carolinn McLane
Michelle Wilson
John Aragon
Isabel Aragon
Josiah Aragon
Juliana Aragon
Norm Hess
Katie Sabatino
Kelsie Weyer
Brenda Morris
Lynn Hess
Ann Miller
Angelita I. Majors
Anita Babineau
Dorothy Clemens
Hank Richeson
Barbara Tennyson
Joe McWaters
Mary M. Lyons
Susan Rivadulla
Sandra O’Brien
Richard Lupold
Ramona L Castner
Joel Rivera
Penny Romero
Christine Lake
Chris Palm
Pam Huggins
Katie Miller
Robert Garrison
Joclare Moody
Michael Earhardt
Bonnie Cholish
Mario Simbulan Madeline DeMuccio
Barbara Spruell
Christy Black
Tom Holloway
Jeannette LeBlanc
Joan Kunzinger
Silvia Widmer
John Slepecki
Miguel Macias
Joseph Mikulski
Sheila Acke
Billy Spruell Jr.
Josie Orencia
Mary Longley
Patricia Rufle
Mary Morris
Sergio Dinoy
Ruth Jennette
Dale Ann Corillo
Dan Foley
Judy Duff
Michelle Richards
Kevin Flannery
Jim Edge
Evelyn Edge
Meghan Fitzgerald
Madeline Fitzgerald
Marianne Cicatko
Barbara Thomas
Lynda Huffman
Terri Beigel
Jimmie Huggins
Bohumila Hrahoska Chris R. Carroll
Brian Dempsey
Michael Fitzpatrick
Walt Daunhauer
The Gendreau Family
David Havel
JJ Miller
Nick Baragar
Lanie Lizarda
Scott Kohlrust
Jean Staha
April Buckner
Tanner Effinger
Carolyn Stevens
Joan Hoare
Mary Hancock
Stephanie Mungal
Erlinda Olaes
Sue DeLeon
OUR CIRCLE OF PRAYER
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED
Altar Guild Volunteers Needed!! Please consider joining Star of the Sea Church’s Altar Guild. We have 7 teams that rotate every week to lightly dust the church, fill holy water containers, wash and iron purificators, and fill the oil in the candles. Each team has 4-6 people and takes about 30-45 minutes to complete the duties in the church. Teams meet Wednesday or Thursday mornings. Contact Marge Standing at 450-3050 for more information, or to join a team .
We need $16,077 each week to operate the parish. Social Ministry: 1,632.00 Debt Reduction: 2,689.02
Our current mortgage debt is $ 167,103.51
If you would like to have your Church contributions sent directly to the Church from your bank, please contact your own bank to do so. Almost every bank offers this service. Some parishioners are opting to do this.
Volunteer Parking Lot Project On summer holiday weekends we offer beach parking in the church lot after the weekend Masses. WE NEED YOU TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH THIS! Please signup today on the poster in the commons. All money earned is used to reduce our parish debt, which includes the mortgage for the parish hall and the new mortgage for the middle school building. We work in 4 hour shifts with teams of 4 people. School parents! You may use this time for your school volunteer hours for next September. Call Jean with any questions at 428-8547.
Thank you to those of you who helped with the Volunteer Parking Lot Project for the last two weeks.
We need volunteers to sign up for our next scheduled dates: July 4 & July 7 & July 8. Remember – all
money earned goes to the parish mortgages (Parish Hall and now the School Addition). Thank you.
Karen Shonauer Pat McGlinchy Josh Steele Amber Steele Ann Graziadei Larry Wetsel Rick Coffren Marge Standing Loraine Eastwood Catherine O’Neill Shirley Darnauer Dan Tabor Mary Tabor Virginia Rader
Peter Rader Vince Donlon Pam Donlon Terri Oswald Lois Baumgartner Paul Salevski Kathy Prickett Fred Prickett Jamie McCormick
Patriotic Festival Weekend
Karen Shonauer Rhonda Crowe JoAnn Armistead Pat Hyatt Scott Beck Marie Beck Maryann Bright Marguerite Bright Nancy Liette Nicole Liette
Memorial Day Weekend
STAR OF THE SEA CHURCH
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA June 17, 2018
SACRAMENTS Baptism The next Baptism Class will be September 19th & 26th. For more information or to register for classes contact [email protected].
First Reconciliation/First Eucharist If your child will be in in 2nd grade or higher next year and would like to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, please contact [email protected].
Confirmation If your teen will be in 10th grade or higher next year and would like to receive the sacrament of Confirmation,
RCIA has ended for this year and will resume again in late September. Please watch the bulletin for more information. If you are interested in joining the RCIA, contact [email protected]
Marriage If you are a registered parishioner and interested in celebrating your wedding here, please contact [email protected], at least six months prior to your planned wedding date.
STAR OF THE SEA PARISH COUNCIL Diane Anderson Jim Billing John Fletcher
Nancy Liette Ruth Neely Chancey Walker
Kirsten Robinson Tim Murphy Michelle Libasci
STAR OF THE SEA PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL Gary Ruffner Larry Wetsel Peter Rader
Alison McKee John Davey
Both councils meet once a month.
STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL NEWS
Mrs. Brenda Morris on her last day at school before her retirement with Mrs. Lynn Hess and Mrs. Judy Grawl
*** Now Enrolling for 2018-2019 ***
Preschool ages 3 and 4, Full Day Kindergarten through 8th grade. Financial Aid Available. Call Adelaide Grandfield at 428-8400
Our Middle School Students Took both First and Third Place in the Spoken Portion of the Spanish Bowl in
competition with Area Catholic Schools!
Annual Appeal The school’s annual appeal is ending on June 30. Please consider making a donation. No donation is too small. Please visit our website www.sosschool.org and click on “Support Our Stars” to find out how you can support our Parish school.
Mass Schedule at Local Parishes Holy Family 9am Tuesday through Friday
5:30pm Saturday, 8:15am, 11am Sunday
St. John’s 7:30am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,
Friday 8am Wednesday, 5pm Saturday,
7:30am, 9:15am, 11am Sunday
St. Nicholas 9am Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
5:30pm Saturday, 9am and 11am Sunday
St. Luke’s 7am Monday through Saturday
5pm Saturday, 7am, 9:30am, and 12 Sun.
Holy Spirit 6:15pm Tuesday through Thursday,
9:10am Friday, 5:30pm Saturday, 8am,
10:15am and 12:15pm Sunday
Please note that the Living Our Mission Campaign and Annual Diocesan Appeal Donations must be sent to the following address. The Richmond P.O . Box is closed.
Catholic Diocese of Richmond Living Our Mission
P.O. Box 79160 Baltimore, MD 21279-0160
Catholic Diocese of Richmond
Annual Diocesan Appeal P.O. Box 79212
Baltimore, MD 21279-0212
Lighthouse Media Kiosk: If you have a topic you would like to learn more about or a suggestion for materials you are interested in, please contact Kendra Taylor at [email protected]
And have a desire to share your faith with young people
What does a Core Member do? A Core Member helps plan, prepare and execute the Life Night each week by leading small group talks, prayers, skits, ice breakers, as well as participating in other Life Teen events.
What is the time commitment? A typical month is 2 planning meetings (weeknight) and Life Nights on Sunday evenings. 15-18 per month.
Tuesday Morning Women’s Faith Sharing The women’s faith sharing is off for the summer. We will start back up in the fall. We hope you will consider joining us! Contact Ann Mooney at 496-2595 for more information.
Tuesday Night Adult Faith Sharing The group meets every Tuesday and begins with Mass and Rosary at 6:15pm followed by Faith Sharing at 7pm. The group is watching the DVD series “Catholicism” by Bishop Robert Barron. Contact [email protected] for more information or any questions Young Adults: Theology on Tap offers an opportunity for young adults to come together in a familiar and comfortable bar/restaurant setting to hear some great speakers, learn about important issues relevant to one’s faith, and have time for some invaluable fellowship with other young adults. For more information please go to - https://www.facebook.com/theologyontapVB/
COMMUNITY LIFE Shining Stars Senior Adults
All Seniors are welcome to join us for our next Senior
Mass and Celebration on Friday, July 13th, 2018 with
Mass at 12 noon followed by lunch to celebrate our July senior birthdays. If it is not your birthday month, please bring a dish to share. Please join us!!!
Children of Mary - All are welcome to join us If you are devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary and would like to join us in praying the Rosary and visiting nursing homes, please contact Catherine O’Neill (648-1155) or
come to our next meeting on July 5th at 5:15pm in room 5 in the parish hall. Speaking of Our Blessed Mother… Please invite Mary as the Pilgrim Virgin of Fatima into
your home, contact Nida Shaughnessy 430-2334. Join us
to pray the Rosary on Tuesdays at the First Colonial Inn
at 10:30am and Wednesdays at Atlantic Shores at 10am.
**Helping Hands of Star of the Sea
This group is open to all men and women of the parish who would like to help with small projects. They meet most Saturday mornings at 8:30am at the Lake House. Contact Steve, 343-3288 for more info. More volunteers
are needed.
Men's Group The group regularly meets on the third Tuesday of each
month. Our next meeting is June 19th. This will be our last meeting until September. The goal of the Men's Group is to promote friendship and fellowship while shar-ing a meal together. We also help other Ministries in the Parish. If you're interested in joining this Group, contact Bill at 430-6769; or [email protected]
Women’s Club The ladies meet every Wednesday at 10am in room 5, but will take a break from meeting June 20th– July 25th and will resume August 1st. We welcome new Members.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word This is offered at the 5pm Saturday Mass and the 10am Sunday Mass for all children 4 years old to 2nd grade.
Parish Nursery Our beautiful nursery is located down the hallway by the restrooms. It is open for all Masses on the weekend. One parent must stay with their child at all times. A live broadcast of the Mass is shown on the TV in the nursery.
Columbarium Our Columbarium is located at the south end of the
Church. Double Niche $1,500.00
Single Niche $750.00 This price includes the urn and brass plate, engraved marble face plate, and perpetual care. Contact Jean.
S.O.S. Social Ministry is dedicated to SERVICE. S.O.S. Social Ministry’s activities & ministries include: Peace & Justice, Social Outreach, Soup Kitchen, Migrant Ministry, Food Donation Drivers, Respect Life, Thanksgiving Baskets, Christmas Giving Tree, Sowers of Justice, Sweet Blessings, and Virginia
Catholic Conference. Thank you to our parish and all of our dedicated volunteers for
your support of our mission to serve!
Social Outreach: We serve our Virginia Beach par ish neighbors, needy, and homeless on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The following items are always greatly appreciated as they are very
helpful to the individuals and families that come to Social Outreach:
Jelly/Jams
Family snacks and crackers
Spaghetti/Pasta Sauce
Peanut Butter
Toilet Paper
Any Shampoo or Conditioner samples (that you may come across while vacationing)
Soup Kitchen: Our next Soup Kitchen event will be on JULY 18, 2018.
Our Soup Kitchen team serves on our scheduled dates at Judeo Christian Outreach Center (JCOC) to make dinner and to show hospitality to approximately 150 needy or homeless individuals in our Virginia Beach Oceanfront community.
This ministry joins other churches and Hampton Roads organizations to take turns to cover 365 days of dinners and help the needy individuals who visit JCOC for the 6:00 p.m. evening meal service.
May the Holy Spirit continue to inspire this ministry in service and to maintain our efforts to show Acts of Mercy!
CONTACTS IN THE PARISH Baptism, Marriage, Funerals Geri Tarkington 428-8547
Liturgy Coordinator Grace Jones 428-8547
Religious Education Coordinator Jeanine Ritz 428-8547
Life Teen/ Youth Ministry Coord. Nancy Liette 652-2124
Eucharistic Adoration Dick & Sue Meeker 228-7775
Funeral Hospitality Virginia Rader 631-1966
Marie Beck 581-0452 Music Bryce Miller 428-8547
Social Ministry Virginia Mollner 428-8547
Columbarium Jean Choplinsky 428-8547
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Jean Choplinsky 428-8547
Children of Mary Catherine O’Neill 648-1155
Ministry to Sick and Homebound Pat McGlinchy 428-2464
Shining Stars Senior Adults Barbara Tennyson 635-5891
Women’s Club Jan Carlson 486-7686
Helping Hands of Star of the Sea Steve Rufle 343-3288
Young Adults Jeanine Ritz 428-8547
Altar Servers Sidney Hays 481-9080
Greeters Sharon Pitz 468-2621
Lectors Kevin Bowser 635-1929
EMHC Diane Boyd 403-8919
Welcome Desk Team Rhonda Crowe 340-0409
Altar Guild Marge Standing 450-3050
Parish Events Committee Lyn Ungvarsky 430-6769
Men’s Group Bill Ungvarsky 430-6769
Grief Sharing Group Virginia Rader 631-1966
Meals on Wheels Marie Beck 581-0452
Prison Ministry Martha Franklin 477-0978
Migrant Ministry Isabel Valentini 406-1453
School Principal Carey Averill 428-8400
Migrant Ministry: Our contact for Migrant Ministry is Isabel Valentini at # (757)406-1453. As the summer arrives, please check the bulletins for Migrant Ministry’s scheduled supply requests to help in donating supplies for our outreach trips to the Eastern Shore. The following supplies will be needed in our anticipated summer season of visits to the Eastern Shore and may be placed in the grocery cart in the commons:
Toilet Paper
Hats
Box window fans
Food Lion gift cards
Package of Cotton T-shirts: short sleeve or long sleeve (Small, Med, Large sizes)
Bottled Water
Peace & Justice: Continue to pray the Rosary and always hope for peace in our world! Always know that our Heavenly Father loves all of us! Thank you God for everything and best wishes to all fathers on this special day!
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
A Father’s Day Prayer God, Bless all the fathers in the
world. Father, we ask that You guide them to be good role models and loving
to their children. We also ask that You help them to
be a father like You are. Give them grace and patience to handle situa-
tions in a loving way. Amen.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
Thanks to Lea Marie Ngowak of Atkinson Realty for sponsoring our bulletin this weekend.
