SAINTS FELICITAS & PERPETUA CHURCH 1190 PALOMAR ROAD, SAN MARINO, CA 91108 ● WWW.SSFP.ORG

All Are Welcome! We encourage all Catholic adults living within the parish, and those who would like to join our parish, to register. To register, contact the Rectory Office.

Parish Staff

Fr. Paul K. Fitzpatrick, Pastor (ext. 120) Fr. Mike Hoolahan, C.P., Friday Associate Annette Early, Business Office (ext. 115) Monica Wolfe, Rectory Office (ext. 113) Jackie Whitenack, Religious Education (ext. 114) Michael Gabinelli, Music mgabiano@gmail.com

Rectory Office ~ (626) 796-0432 Rectory Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Sunday

School Transitional K (age 4) - Grade 8

(626) 796-8223 2955 Huntington Drive Stella Costello, Principal Stella Lira, Secretary

Sunday Mass Schedule: Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 am Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm

Weekday Mass Schedule: Monday thru Friday: 8:15 am

Rosary and Prayer for Vocations: Monday thru Friday: 7:45 am

Confessions: Monday: 8:45 to 9:00 am Saturday: 4:00 to 5:00 pm and by appointment

Baptism: Please contact the Rectory Office at least two months in advance for information and class time.

Marriage Preparation: Please contact the Rectory Office at least six months in advance.

Funeral Arrangements: Contact Rectory Office to make arrangements.

“Stand firm in faith, love one another…” Saint Perpetua

August 27, 2017 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

See full page flyer in bulletin

For more information contact our Principal, Mrs. Stella Costello at 626-796-8223

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Today’s Readings QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which Church leader has most influenced your personal faith?

Readings for the Week

WEEKLY INTENTIONS August 26-September 3

First Reading — Eliakim is destined by God to be a father to those who live in Jerusalem (Isaiah 22:19-23). Psalm — Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands (Psalm 138). Second Reading — How deep are the riches and the wisdom and the knowledge of God! (Romans 11:33-36). Gospel — Jesus asked the disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:13-20).

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Jesus Avila + Matthew Venegas, INT Vera Howe, INT Becky McLean + Maria Louisa Restano + Anastacio Pinzon + Salvador Camaraza + Barbara Pickard + Karen Ross + Rosie Valbuena + Ted Faccianni + Rose Steele, INT Barbara Cina, INT Michael & Vincent Liuzzi + Dalton Myron Teague + Jose Cano Punsalan + William Montemer + Diego Valenzuela +

Monday: 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-6; Mk 6:17-29 Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-12; Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Jer 20:7-9; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27

*** STEWARDSHIP ***

Offertory - JULY

July 2017 YTD

Envelopes & Collection

$33,890 $231,620

Faith Direct $12,293 $81,344

Total $46,183 $312,964

2016 total $44,480 $306,014

Variance $1,703 $6,950 To access go to www.ssfp.org and click on the DONATE button in the top heading of our website.

Thank you for your support!

Stewardship is a way of life! It requires prayer and planning. Pray about what God is asking of you and build your budget around it. If you give with a happy heart, you will grow in vir-tue. You will learn to develop faith in God's providence. You will grow in generosity by learning to let go now and you will set a good example for others who look to you for inspiration. Start Giving Today, Start Giving Right Now! A wonderful tool for planning one’s giving is eGiving through Faith Direct. This allows you to make a commitment to our parish (which can be reviewed and adjusted regularly) and simplifies the process of giving. If you prefer using envelopes, you can complete and turn in a yellow “Supplemental Envelope” (available in the pews) and we will send them to you!

“For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” Matthew 6:21

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FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & ADULTSFOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & ADULTSFOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & ADULTS

TUESDAY MORNINGTUESDAY MORNINGTUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY at 9:00 amBIBLE STUDY at 9:00 amBIBLE STUDY at 9:00 am

(Resumes Tuesday, September 5th)(Resumes Tuesday, September 5th)(Resumes Tuesday, September 5th)

All are invited to join us at 9:00 am in the Parish Center (enter through the double doors on Palomar).

  

For more information please contact Romaine at 626-818-4171.

SUNDAY SCHOOL Ages 2, 3, 4 and 5 year olds During the 9:30 am Mass

Classes resume September 24th. (Signups: Sunday, September 17th on Church Patio

after the 9:30 am Mass).

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD DURING THE 9:30 MASS For children grades 1-5

Classes resume September 24th.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRADES 1-8 Tuesdays at 3:45 - 5:00 pm Beginning September 19th

Enrollment forms were due Monday, August 21st.

HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION Sundays at 10:00 am.

Enrollment forms are due Monday, August 28th.

All Enrollment forms are available in the Rectory or on our website at www.ssfp.org under News Items. For more information about Religious Education for children and youth, please call Jackie at the Rectory Office (626) 796-0432, ext .114.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Classes meet Saturdays at 9:00 am

beginning September 2nd

Are you an Adult Interested in Becoming Catholic? Interested in Deepening Your Faith Life?

If you were not baptized as an infant, if you did not make your First Communion as a child, if you were not con-firmed as a teen, it is not too late! (And even if you have made all three sacraments and still feel that you want a deeper adult understanding of the faith, this program is for you!)

If you were raised in another faith tradition (or have had no religious experience) and would like to consider be-coming part of the Catholic tradition, you are most wel-come!

Please see our webpage news item (www.ssfp.org) for more information, including a Calendar of Topics and Registration Form. Registration Forms should be sent to Monica in the Rectory by August 28th.

Vocations Website: www.lavocations.org

ADULT FAITH FORMATION SERIES: THE WORLD OF THE BIBLE

TUESDAY NIGHTS BEGINNING JULY 11TH 7:00 – 8:45 PM – SSFP PARISH CENTER

Our new series – The World of the Bible – covers the world of the Bible – its geography, history and archaeology; the religious concepts of the Hebrew people, the religious life and political climate of Jesus’ day; the human identity of Jesus and more. Each evening includes a DVD presentation by Elizabeth McNamer and Virginia Smith and in-cludes maps, charts, graphical text and footage from the Holy Land and time for discussion. See below for information about resources for the se-ries.

NEW TESTAMENT SESSIONS

Sep 5 - People, Places and Feasts: Religious Life in Jesus' Day

Sep 12 - Under the Roman Boot:

Politics in First-Century Palestine

Sep 19 - Bed, Bread and Business:

Daily Life in First-Century Judea

Sep 26 - Carpenter, Rabbi, Messiah: Jesus in His Own Times

Order your Study Guide for the Series: $10 NAME: PHONE: EMAIL:

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Vittorio Maccaferri Orlando Barquier

Ted Facciani Betty Vaughan

Morgan Underwood Juanita Guevara

Christopher MacDougall John MacDougall Ethel Mae Karnos Prudence Marshall

Carol Riboli Hilda Everett

Karina Villatoro Salvador Pilar Sr.

Joseph Wahlen Marilyn Green

Fayann Ingoldby Luz Maria Calderon

Katsia Talavera Rick Mejia Abe Gray

Renee Andrade Mary Watkins Benigno Reyes C. & T. Boon

Eduardo Agustin Josephine Pavgi Joseph Pacilio

Paul Bozigian Ophelia Jimenez

Dolores Soto Josefina Porcile

Tim MacDougall Heidi Vinyard Barbara Cina

Peter Delgatto, Jr. Elizabeth Linden

Adrian Baird Mercy Facciani

Marianne Kearney Gabriela Olmos

Carol Hale Pat Griffith

Victoria Bustos de Mero Sally Michaelson Mary Ann Cogbill

Velma Fiorina Connie Li

Jess Martinez Eric Guzman

Lanny Callahan Paul Josenhans Felicitas Steffen

Joy & Joe Cotugno Mary Ann Valdez

Anointing of the Sick September 2-3 after all Masses

This Sacrament is for all who are ill, advanced in age, or preparing for surgery.

ALUMNI OFFICE: Annette Early BEREAVEMENT: Josephine Willis Frances Anderson BIBLE STUDY: Romaine McDonnell CHILDREN’S PARISH CHOIR Leilani Wilmore FILIPINO ASSOCIATION: Michael Llamas Ailene del Rosario Michel HOLY COMMUNION TO HOMEBOUND: Monica Wolfe KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS: Alan Barasorda: Grand Knight Luis Romo: Financial Secretary PARENT SERVICE ORGANIZATION (PSO) Catherine Chan RETREAT CAPTAINS: Dan Cuni (Men) Virginia Schimmoller (Women) SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN: Joe Early Susana Torres SCOUTS: Bertha Olivar (Girls) Victor Alcala (Boys) SUNDAY COFFEE: Annette Early SUNDAY PRE-SCHOOL: 9:30 am Kimberly Rivera SINGLES’ CLUB: Santa Anita (Ages 21-45) USHERS: Monica Wolfe WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION: Cheryl Alberg

(626) 796-0432 (626) 287-7374 (626) 796-1384 (626) 818-4171 (818) 535-5393 (626) 791-5298 (818) 714-1082 (626) 796-0432 (626) 685-6723 (818) 524-9467 (323) 440-8510 (626) 287-7474 (626) 793-2901 (626) 286-5247 (626) 446-0730 (626) 284-0272 (818) 800-3367 (626) 796-0432 (626) 286-4400 (626) 437-7505 (626) 796-0432 (626) 287-2831

KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS

Saints Felicitas & Perpetua Knights of Colum-bus Council 14026 meets Mondays at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center. Next regular monthly meeting will be September 11th.

We extend a special invitation to all men of the parish, especially Parish School Fathers, to join the Knights and help make a difference in our parish and school commu-nity and beyond!

Interested in Becoming a Knight?

For information or to reserve your First Degree space, please call our Grand Knight (Alan Barasorda— 626- 685-6723) or Financial Secretary (Luis Romo 818-524-9467).

The Bethlehem Christian Families September 2 & 3, 2017

The Bethlehem Christian Families will be here to sell their hand carved religious articles made of ol-ive wood. The sale of these precious articles sup-ports their Church Mission which is to maintain the roots and the existence of the Christian Families who are struggling to remain in Bethlehem. At least ninety percent of the funds raised through these sales go directly to Christians living in the Bethlehem area. The proceeds will create more work which will help them to survive and stay in the Holy Land since they have no other source of in-come and are dependent on the olive wood industry.

Thank you for your support and generosity.

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SAVE THE DATE!

12 Night Israel & Mediterranean Cruise Aboard Celebrity Constellation

Sailing from Rome October 7, 2018

Day 1 – depart Rome Day 2 – at sea Day 3 – Chania Crete Day 4 – at sea Day 5 & 6 – Jerusalem (Ashdod) - overnight Day 7 – Haifa Israel Day 8 – at sea Day 9 – Mykonos Greece Day 10 –Athens Greece Day 11 – at sea Day 12 – Naples Italy Day 13 – return to Rome

Pre-Cruise Package in Rome being planned!

2018 Cruise with Fr. Paul

Information Meeting Sunday, October 1st from 1:00 to 3:00 pm

in the Parish Hall.

Welcome Back to School!!

We hope you had an enjoyable summer and excited to start the new school year. The be-ginning of the new school year is always an exciting time. We encourage every student and parent to embrace the opportunity and make this a great school year!

Archdiocese of Los Angeles Department of Catholic Schools

Student Non-Discrimination Policy

The school, mindful of its mission to be a witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students regardless of race, color or national and/or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, sex or national and/or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, admis-sions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs, alt-hough certain athletic leagues and other programs may limit participation and some archdiocesan schools operate as single sex schools.

While the school does not discriminate against stu-dents with special needs, a full range of services may not always be available to them. Decisions concerning the admission and continued enrollment of a student in the school are based upon the student’s emotional, academic and physical abilities and the resources available to the school in meeting the student’s needs.

Cub Scout Pack 356 at SS. Felicitas & Perpetua

Cub Scouting is for boys (and their families) entering Kindergarten through 5th grade and provides an environ-ment for them to develop skills, explore the outdoors, make friends, create memories and work together as a community.

***New Lion program welcomes boys entering Kinder-garten (5 years-old by Sept. 30) to participate in age-appropriate activities and fun family outings.

For more information, please contact Victor Alcala at 818-800-3367 or email valcala.va@gmail.com

Women's Associa on Bunco Night!

Thursday, September 21st. from 6:00-9:00 pm

in the Parish Center.  

Please RSVP to Cheryl Alberg 626-287-2831 Email caja2@aol.com

FIRST SUNDAY OUTREACH

September 2-3

Food Drive: Please support the San Gabri-el Mission Christian Service Food Bank by participating in our Food Drive. Please depos-it NONPERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS ONLY in the blue collection containers at the doors of the church. Suggested Items are: canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned and dried soup, canned tuna, hot and cold cereal, sugar, dried pinto beans, tortilla corn meal, flour and especially pop-top cans.

Second Collection for School

Our Second Collection in support of our Parish School will take place this weekend. This collection helps to maintain the religious and academic excellence of our school. Please be generous.

RECTORY

Replace carpeting in parish offices

Touch up paint in offices & various minor repairs

Reroof flat roof areas in rectory & walkways (3,000 sq ft)

SCHOOL BUILDING

Replace carpeting in offices

Add additional wireless capability for new iPads

New internet filter/firewall

Interior painting, carpet shampooing and cleanup

PARISH CENTER

Paint interior of building

Video/Sound upgrade in small hall

Kitchen - various repairs, replace cooking supplies

Other minor repairs and improvements

CHURCH

Touch up paint in interior and make minor repairs as needed

Sound System Tune Up

PLANT EXTERIOR

Playground: seal cracks and apply sealer (38,000 sq ft) and re-stripe game areas and other sections for parking/handicapped.

WISH LIST

We invite you to support our efforts by using a Pink Restricted Envelope (available in the pews and vestibule of the church). By marking your gift “Summer 2017 R&I Fund”, 100% of your gift stays here to make needed repairs and improvements.

With your generous support, we can make it happen!

Thank you for your generosity!

Fr. Paul