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Dear Mary Star of the Sea Parishioners: I hope you are all enjoying this time after School and taking some time to rest before our 70th Annual Fiesta. It’s amazing how time flies, here we are almost to 3/4 of a century with our Fiesta here in San Pedro. We look forward to the best one yet. Below is a beautiful writing on the Christian’s responsibility in the world. I hope you find it helpful. Have a Blessed Week. Fr. Harrigan The Christian in the world Christians are indistinguishable from other men either by nationality, language or customs. They do not inhabit separate cities of their own, or speak a strange dialect, or follow some outlandish way of life. Their teaching is not based upon reveries inspired by the curiosity of men. Unlike some other people, they champion no purely human doctrine. With regard to dress, food and manner of life in general, they follow the customs of whatever city they happen to be living in, whether it is Greek or foreign. And yet there is something extraordinary about their lives. They live in their own countries as though they were only passing through. They play their full role as citizens, but labor under all the disabilities of aliens. Any country can be their homeland, but for them their homeland, wherever it may be, is a foreign country. Like others, they marry and have children, but they do not expose them. They share their meals, but not their wives. They live in the flesh, but they are not governed by the desires of the flesh. They pass their days upon earth, but they are citizens of heaven. Obedient to the laws, they yet live on a level that transcends the law. Christians love all men, but all men persecute them. Condemned because they are not understood, they are put to death, but raised to life again. They live in poverty, but enrich many; they are totally destitute, but possess an abundance of everything. They suffer dishonor, but that is their glory. They are defamed, but vindicated. A blessing is their answer to abuse, deference their response to insult. For the good they do they receive the punishment of malefactors, but even then they rejoice, as though receiving the gift of life. They are attacked by the Jews as aliens, they are persecuted by the Greeks, yet no one can explain the reason for this hatred. To speak in general terms, we may say that the Christian is to the world what the soul is to the body. As the soul is present in every part of the body, while remaining distinct from it, so Christians are found in all the cities of the world, but cannot be identified with the world. As the visible body contains the invisible soul, so Christians are seen living in the world, but their religious life remains unseen. The body hates the soul and wars against it, not because of any injury the soul has done it, but because of the restriction the soul places on its pleasures. Similarly, the world hates the Christians, not because they have done it any wrong, but because they are opposed to its enjoyments. Christians love those who hate them just as the soul loves the body and all its members despite the body’s hatred. It is by the soul, enclosed within the body, that the body is held together, and similarly, it is by the Christians, detained in the world as in a prison, that the world is held together. The soul, though immortal, has a mortal dwelling place; and Christians also live for a time amidst perishable things, while awaiting the freedom from change and decay that will be theirs in heaven. As the soul benefits from the deprivation of food and drink, so Christians flourish under persecution. Such is the Christian’s lofty and divinely appointed function, from which he is not permitted to excuse himself.
Did You Know?/¿Sabia Usted? Hit the park safely this summer: A great way to beat summer boredom is to head out to the park and play. For many parents, parks provide the space and place for children to play with others and burn off some energy by running around and exploring. However, even in your own neighborhood parks, parents should be vigilant, and should prepare children with basic safety guidelines. Go over the posted rules of the playground with your children, and make sure they understand the boundaries of where they can and cannot play. To request a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Playground Safety Considerations,” email [email protected] or call (213) 637-7227. Vaya al parque con seguridad este verano: Una gran manera de vencer el aburrimiento de verano es salir al parque y jugar. Para muchos padres, los parques proporcionan el espacio y el lugar para que los niños jueguen con otros y quemen algo de energía corriendo y explorando. Sin embargo, incluso en sus propios parques de la vecindad, los padres de familia deben estar atentos y deben preparar a los niños con las pautas básicas de seguridad. Revise con sus hijos las reglas del área de juegos del parque, y cerciórese de que ellos entiendan los límites de donde pueden y no pueden jugar. Para solicitar una copia del artículo de VIRTUS® “Playground Safety Considerations” (Consideraciones de seguridad en el área de juegos del parque), envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llame al (213) 637-7508.
Prayers for the Sick
Names stay on the sick list for 3 weeks. To renew, please call the parish office. To share an answered prayer about someone prayed for, please email at [email protected].
Please pray for all of the sick in our community, that they may find healing and comfort in Christ, especially:
Maria Allen Michelle Di Bernardo
Jeremy Dodd John Marilla
Leah Mendez
Nevenka Roman Lisa Sanchez Marit Steen
Carmen Tadeo Beth A. Villa
National Leaders.
The national leaders may firmly commit themselves to ending the arms trade, which victimizes so many innocent people .
June Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father
Dear Mary Star of the Sea Parishioners,
The Liturgy of the Hours is available at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday in the Church right before the 5:15 p.m. Mass. Come and Discover the Power of Prayer Join Us: Your Current Evening Prayer Leaders are as Follows:
Monday - Rene Mardesich Tuesday - Shelly Chin
Wednesday - Elfida Soto Friday - Louise Garcia
Thank you and God Bless You...
Fiesta Princess Julissa Perdomo Invites you to her fundraiser
Big Nick’s 1110 N. Gaffey St.
San Pedro, CA 90731 Wednesday June 28th 5-9pm
Fiesta Queen Candidate Bake Sale Today! TATIANA LOPEZ
Parents: Oscar Valenzuela and Angela Lopez-Valenzuela Grandparent: Linda Lopez High School: San Pedro High School
Fiesta Princess Lorenza “Zina” D’Orio Invites you to her fundraiser
B.U.L.K. Beef Jerky/Car Show 1931 N. Gaffey St. San Pedro,. CA 90731 Sunday, June 25th
11am-3pm
WEEKLY HOLY HOUR In order to convert America and save the World what we need is for every parish to come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in Holy Hours of prayer (Saint Mother Teresa)
6:00 PM Every Wednesday there is a Holy Hour in the church. It begins with exposition of The Blessed Sacrament. Within the hour, there is a scriptural reading and spiritual reflection followed by a time of silence and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. The Holy Hour concludes with Benediction. Please come and spend one hour with Jesus. This is a special time of abundant blessings for all!
Diff. Over/(Under) Goal vs. Amount Paid: ($19,124.00) -22.0%
*If you have not turned in your pledge envelopes, please fill them out and mail them in with your pledge.
THANK YOU to Mary Star parishioners who have made pledges to this year’s Together in Mission campaign. For those who have pledged in the past, but have not had the
chance to make a gift, a letter is on its way to your house. If you have never made a gift to the campaign you can fins a pledge card in the parish and return it to the parish office.
You can also make a gift by visiting ourmissionla.org/give to text the word BELIGHT to 41444
I am confident that each of you will prayerfully consider sharing the abundant gifts that
God has shared with each of us.
I.C.F. Pala Casino Trip
The Italian Catholic Federation Branch #115, Mary Star of the Sea is planning a
Turnaround Trip on Thursday, June 29, 2017 to
Pala Casino. Price $23.00 per person. Members will get $3.00 discount. Casino
will give $5.00 that can be used towards free play. For reservations call Pauline Iacono at 310-832-0563. Proceeds will go towards the I.C.F. Seminarian
support.
Fiesta Princess Lorenza “Zina” D’Orio Invites you to her fundraiser
Bingo & Lunch Mary Star of the Sea Parish In the Parish Center Saturday, July 1st 11am-2pm
° Meet other concerned neighbors ° Find out how to participate in
community watch ° Talk with LAPD Officers
° Get answers and facts directly
from LAPD. ° Find out how to stay connected
with your NW ° Neighborhood Watch signs
available for purchase ($6)
Mary Star Neighborhood Watch Meeting
In partnership with LAPD Harbor Division.
When: Wednesday, July 5, 2017 6:00-7:00PM Where: 860 W 5th Street, Bayside Terrace Apartments
Why: Meet your neighbors, learn the facts, help make our community safe!
Crime Trends Against Seniors and Senior Crime Prevention
Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Doubletree by Hilton, Torrance
We would like to welcome new members to be a part of the Auxiliary. For more information call: (310) 548-0625
or Millicent (310) 832-5246
Fiesta Princess Julissa Perdomo Invites you to her fundraiser
Domenick’s Pizza 28360 S. Western Ave
RPV, CA 90275 Wednesday July 12th 5-9pm
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How is the Queen Chosen? The 2017 Fiesta Queen is chosen by a combination of votes
cast on Yellow parish tickets and votes that she receives from the Pink tickets. The Fiesta Queen does NOT
receive votes from the Green bonus tickets. If the Fiesta Princess’ name is not specified on the Yellow parish
tickets or on the Pink tickets, the Candidate will NOT receive a vote!
We ask that you please vote for your Fiesta Queen Candidate on all of your tickets stubs (yellow & pink). The 2017 Fiesta Queen contest will end on Sunday, July 23rd. All votes must be in by 5 PM to count in the contest. No
exceptions. Crowning will be this same day at 7:30 pm.
Fiesta News - 2017 Our 70th. Annual Fiesta will be on: Friday, Saturday and Sunday July 21,22,23 in the parish parking lot. Friday: 5p.m. to 12 midnight Saturday: 12 noon to 12 midnight
**family day Saturday only 12 noon to 5p.m.** (special reduced ride prices for all adults and children and two plays for one (1) price at some game booths for children 14 years and under) Sunday: 12 noon to 10 p.m. Crowning of the Fiesta Queen will be at 7:30 p.m., Sunday July 23rd. Midway will be filled with carnival rides, games, food, beverages, raffles, auditorium dinners served each evening, free admission , free parking bring the entire family for a weekend of fun, food and rides.
Fiesta Grand Prizes: Four chances to win on each ticket: ° $20,000.00 in cash/ or a new car = (winners choice) ° Baja cruise for two people ° Las Vegas trip for two people ° Palm Springs trip for two people
Buy/remit a book of (30) yellow tickets for $30.00 before July 13th and receive “2 FREE BONUS BOOKS” (60 additional tickets FREE) Main raffle will take place at 10 p.m. Sunday, July 23rd.
Fiesta Queen Candidates - 2017 Come out and support the five princesses participating in the
Each candidate will have an individual bake sale (Saturday and Sunday) after all masses and main raffle ticket sales on the Church patio. This will begin in June into July (before the parish fiesta weekend). Each raffle ticket that the princess sells will count as a vote for the queen contest. The princess who gets the most votes will be crowned the Fiesta Queen. Parish families can also vote for a queen candidate on all the yellow main raffle tickets.
Triple Your Chances to win!
Return $30.00 purchased book of 30 Yellow tickets to the Rectory by July 13th 2017 and receive
“2 FREE bonus Books” ($60 value-60 tickets)
*Please make checks payable to ‘ Mary Star of the Sea Fiesta’ *
Our 2017 Final Planning Meeting will be on Tuesday, July 11th at 7 pm in the Parish Auditorium. All Mary Star Parish Groups, MSHS groups, MSSE groups and Auditorium Dinner Chairpersons must at least have one representative
at this final IMPORTANT group meeting. Final instructions and fiesta current events will be discussed.
Reminder of Final Fiesta Meeting!
Midway Games The Fiesta Grounds will be filled with carnival rides for adults and children! Game & raffle booths will be run by volunteers, parents, MSSE & MSHS students, parish groups and societies! Special Thanks to the Baque Brothers & Classic Rides
Amusements for continuing the legacy of Bob Swartwood & J.A. Blash Shows who provided 50 years of excellent service to the Parish Fiesta!
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Beer Garden - Perez Family - cold beer on ice Croatian Catholic Family Guild - BBQ Lamb (Sun. only) Cole Slaw, sausages, Chevapchichi, French rolls MSHS - Hamburgers, hot dogs, cheeseburgers, chili dogs, French fries, & chili fries MSSE - Coca-Cola, sprite, bottled water, etc. MSSE - Coca-Cola. Sprite, Bottled Water, etc. I.C.F. - Cheese or pepperoni pizza, sausage & meatball Sandwiches Hispanic Society - Carne Asada & bean BBQ tacos, Carne Asada burritos, bean & cheese burritos, Combo Plate: Carne Asada or Beef BBQ with rice & beans, nachos, corn. Daughters of Isabella - Popcorn, cotton candy, candy apples, snow cones, candy & other treats Filipino Community - Pancit, lumpiang shanghai, BBQ pork, chicken adobo and rice San Pietro Society - Fried Calamari w/ Dipping Sauce St. Joseph Table - Specialty/regular coffees, cookies, cakes, cannoli, ice cream specialties, & homemade Italian desserts. Trappeto Club - Specialty/regular coffees, cookies, cakes, cannoli, ice cream specialties & homemade Italian desserts.
Food & Beverages on Grounds Attention Future Underwriters Our Annual Fiesta is quickly approaching and in addition to being wonderful fun for the family, the Fiesta is also our Parish’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds provide much-needed financial support & allows us to continue serving out Schools & Parish. If you would like to participate as a Fiesta Underwriter or would like more information, contact the Fiesta hotline at 310-833-3541X 203 .
Fiesta Badges & Badge Room Please turn in a list of the total number of Fiesta Volunteer Badges your group will need for the weekend of the Fiesta to the Rectory by July 6th. All volunteers MUST wear their badges at all times. Room 103 in the Elementary School will be the Badge Room. All groups and volunteers must pick up their booth’s badges here. Additionally, the sign in & out for MSHS & MSSE parents, students & youth ministry students will be here. Service hours will only be given to those who signed in & out.
Fiesta Princess Julissa Perdomo Invites you to her fundraiser
Turn Around trip to Pala Casino Cost $25. Breakfast included. RSVP no later than 6/25 by
contacting Haydee (310) 415-8540
Fiesta Princess Lorenza “Zina” D’Orio Invites you to enjoy lots of homemade
treats
Mary Star of the Sea Parish Saturday, July 8th 4:30p - 6:30p
Sunday, July 9th 7a - 6:30p
Fiesta Princess Julissa Perdomo Invites you to her fundraiser
July 6th 2pm—8pm
SANDWICH SALOON 813 S. Gaffey St.
San Pedro
Fiesta Princess Lorenza “Zina” D’Orio Invites you to her fundraiser
Pronto’s
2420 S. Western Ave San Pedro, CA 90732
Monday, July 3rd 4 - 9pm
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Registration is now open for the 2017-2018 school year for 3-5 year olds who are fully pottie trained. Our preschool program is year round, part– and full– time. Come over and take a tour! No appointments necessary! We have a safe environment with qualified, caring teachers who instruct faith development and age appropriate hands-on activities in Creative Art, Kindergarten Readiness, Math Concepts, Science Exploration, Multicultural Exposure, Music/Movement Activities, Dramatic Play, Outdoor Activities and Character Development. For more information about our preschool program, please call (310) 833-3541 Ext. 228 and ask for Beth Castagnola (Director) email @ [email protected] or visit: www.MaryStarElementary.com
We welcome all parents who wish to have their infants and young children baptized. Please visit the Parish office to receive a Baptism Registration Package or download the information from the Parish website. We ask parents, once they have completed the registration form, to please call the Parish office to make an appointment regarding the baptism. Thank you.
Damos la bienvenida a todos los padres que desean que sus bebés y niños pequeños sean bautizados. Por favor visite la
oficina de la parroquia el paquete de inscripción está disponible en español.
Pedimos a los padres, cuando hayan completado el formulario de inscripción, llamen a la oficina parroquial para
Sunday, June 25, 2017 8:00 a.m.—Fiesta Queen Candidate Bale Sale: Tatiana Lopez— Church Patio 5:00 p.m.—ICF - Officers Meeting—MGPC Kit./Long Room Monday, June 26, 2017 6:00 p.m.—Daughter of Isabella General Mtg.—K of C Room 7:00 p.m.—Guadalupano Group—MSB 111
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 7:00 p.m.—Prayer Group—MGPC Chapel 7:00 p.m.—Hispanic Group Mtg.—MSB 111 Wednesday, June 28, 2017 95:45 p.m.—Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help—Church 6:00 p.m.—Holy Hour—Church 7:00 p.m.—Al-Anon Spanish Meeting—MGPC Long Room 7:00 p.m.—Hispanic Prayer Grp/Choir—MSB 111 7:00 p.m.—K of C Assembly Meeting—K of C Room 7:00 p.m.—UMM Group Meeting—MGPC Chapel Thursday, June 29, 2017
NO EVENTS
Friday, June 30, 2017 10:00 a.m.—Pre-School Graduation—Auditorium 7:00 p.m.—Hispanic Grp. Movie Night—MSB 218 7:00 p.m.—Prayer Grp. Healing Mass—Church
Sunday, July 2, 2017 8:00 a.m.—Peter’s Pence (Holy Father Collection)—Church Patio 2:30 p.m.—Croatian Catholic Family Guild Mtg.—MGPC Round Room
For a detailed map of our campus go to our website go to www.marystar.org and click on “About Our Church”
All Parish events must be approved by Michelle Downes, the Parish Secretary, before they appear in the bulletin.
To add or change an event please call Michelle at (310) 833-3541 ext 200 or email at [email protected].
Saturday, June 24, 2017 8:00 a.m.— Father’s Day Novena 5:15 p.m.— Vittorio & Guiseppina Tuberosi by Carmine Tuberosi & family † Sunday, June 25, 2017 7:30 a.m.— Father’s Day Novena 9:00 p.m.— For All Parishioners of Mary Star 10:30 a.m.— Yvonne Jimenez by mom & family † 12:00 p.m.— Anna Pezza by Grossi Family † 1:30 p.m.— Mate and Zvonimir Kvartuc by family † 4:00 p.m.— Elena, Antonio and Rosario Mattera by Annamarie & Enciso & family † 5:15 p.m.— Sergio Garcia by Maria Rosa Garcia † Monday June 26, 2017 8:00 a.m.— Father’s Day Novena 5:15 p.m.— Rosario Gualtieri by Mary Lauro Family † Tuesday, June 27, 2017 8:00 a.m.— Angelo Rancic by Dani & Irena Govorcin † 5:15 p.m.— Gino Lauro by Antonette & Alex Iacono † Wednesday, June 28, 2017 8:00 a.m.— Tom Iacono by family † 5:15 p.m.— Angelo Rancic by Biserka Rancic † Thursday, June 29, 2017 8:00 a.m.— Paul Julis Eulberg by Michele & Bret Eulberg † 5:15 p.m.— Don Willis by Michele & Bret Eulberg †
Friday, June 30, 2017 8:00 a.m.— Marina Pena by Susana Sevilla † 5:15 p.m.— Angelo Rancic by Marica Grskovic & family † Saturday, July 1, 2017 8:00 a.m.— Jakov & Anka Burmaz by Sladojevic Family † 5:15 p.m.— Frank Di Scala by Agnes Di Scala & girls † Sunday, July 2, 2017 7:30 a.m.— Lorraine Mavar by Grace Parisis † 9:00 p.m.— For All Parishioners of Mary Star 10:30 a.m.— Parish Fiesta by Parish Staff 12:00 p.m.— Susan Snee by husband † 1:30 p.m.— Nick & Marica Datkovic by Rita & Srdjan Skunca † 4:00 p.m.— Rosa & Vincenzo Pisano by family † 5:15 p.m.— Monika & Santo Fiscella by Joann Brett
† = deceased
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Bible Study (mornings) Holly Oldenburg (310) 729-3736 Gene Terrazas (310) 548-0255 Croatian Catholic Family Guild Mario Juravich (310) 547-3870 Croatian Choir Nicholas Reskusich (310) 831-4980 Daughters of Isabella Olga Cruz (310) 351-9535 Divine Mercy Group Madelyn Walker Virginia Pagan (310) 872-8129 Environment Lu Barbieri (310) 833-3541 Families of Nazareth Holly Oldenburg (310) 729-3736 Fiesta Committee Neal DiBernardo (310) 833-3541 ext. 203 [email protected]
Filipino Community Danny Vinluan Eslava (424) 210-4450
Guadalupanos Josefina Ruiz (310) 980-8309 Grupo de Oración Jose Mendoza (310) 986-9442 Hispanic Group Gregoria Lopez (424) 488-4961 Hospitality/Mary & Martha Josephine Frka (310) 833-3541 Homebound Eucharistic Ministries Sister Ena Maguire, SJC (310) 834-5431 Italian Catholic Federation Branch #115 Neal Di Leva (310) 833-9444 Knights of Columbus Nick Vilicich (310) 833-4537 KofC1740a.org Lectors—Ministry of the Word Rainee Handley (310) 567-5255 [email protected]
Perpetual Adoration Barbara West (310) 548-1693 Prayer Group Louise Garcia (310) 831-9839 Respect Life Katie Clark (310) 514-1493 St. Anne Altar Society Delight Hernandez (310) 831-6214 St. Joseph Table Josephine Accetta (310) 519-0289 San Pietro Society Grace Ciolino (310) 548-8447 Club Trappetto Sal Cracchiolo (310) 548-1228 Velike Gospe Society Dorothy Bonacich (310) 521-8606
Virtus Nick Vilicich (310) 833-3541 ext. 225
Parish Office: (310) 833-3541 Fax: (310) 833-9254 [email protected] Business Administrator: Josephine Frka Ext: 205 Parish Secretary: Michelle Downes Ext: 200 Bulletin Editor: Lorena Gutierrez Ext: 203 Bulletin Deadline: Saturday by 3 pm to [email protected] Adult Initiation Sister Mary (310) 833-3541 Email: [email protected] Christian Care (310) 548-1645 853 W. 7th St., San Pedro Email: [email protected] Maritime Ministry Fr. Freddie Chua Ext. 208 Mary Star of the Sea Elementary 717 S. Cabrillo Ave. San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 831-0875 Website: www.marystarelementary.com Principal: Noreen Maricich Youth Ministry & Confirmation Please contact Mary Star High School
Mary Star of the Sea High School 2500 N. Taper Ave San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 547-1138 Website: www.marystarhigh.com Principal: Rita Dever Mary Star of the Sea High School Development Office (310) 833-3861 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Music Ministry Jelil Romano Ext: 224 Religious Education Sr. Mary J. Glynn , Lorena Gutierrez Ext: 222, 221 Email: [email protected] Sacristan & Altar Servers Nick Vilicich Ext: 225 St. Vincent de Paul Celia Bremer Ext: 223 Email: [email protected] Vocation Discernment Website: www.LAVocations.org (310) 833-3541 Email: [email protected]
