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 6, 2017 Transfiguration of the Lord

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: In what ways has the Lord revealed himself to you?

Readings for the Week

WEEKLY INTENTIONS August 5-13

First Reading — I saw one like a Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven (Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14). Psalm — The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth (Psalm 97). Second Reading — Be attentive to the prophetic mes-sage, as to a lamp shining in a dark place (2 Peter 1:16-19). Gospel — Jesus was transfigured, and his clothes be-came white as light (Matthew 17:1-9).

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Manuel Talaguit + Washingto Lopez + Lorena Barry + Tom Barbossa + Felicitas Steggen, INT Alberto de la Merced + James Mullaney + Joe & Joy Cotugno, INT Alfonso Sarmiento + Jonathan & Rosanna Lee, 25th Annv. Joe & Joy Cotugno, INT Tim MacDougall, INT Mary Ann Gutierrez + Joanne Eaves + Timothy O’Neill + For the People of SSFP Richard Stewart, INT Harold Meyerman + Yew P. Ong +

Monday: Nm 11:4b-15; Ps 81:12-17; Mt 14:13-21 Tuesday: Nm 12:1-13; Ps 51:3-7, 12-13; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 Wednesday: Nm 13:1-2, 25 — 14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Ps 106:6-7ab, 13-14, 21-23; Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26 Friday: Dt 4:32-40; Ps 77:12-16, 21; Mt 16:24-28 Saturday: Dt 6:4-13; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Mt 17:14-20 Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a; Ps 85:9-14; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33

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Offertory - JUNE

June 2017 YTD

Envelopes & Collection

$26,565 $197,730

Faith Direct $12,399 $69,051

Total $38,964 $266,781

2016 total $37,709 $261,534

Variance $1,255 $5,247 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

New Topic:New Topic:New Topic: Men of the BibleMen of the BibleMen of the Bible

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 will resume in September.

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

Classes will resume in September.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRADES 1-8 Tuesdays at 3:45 - 5:00 pm.

Enrollment Forms have been mailed to all registered families. Enrollment forms are due Monday, August 21st and are available in the Rectory or on our website at www.ssfp.org under News Items or by calling Jackie Whitenack at 626-796-0432, ext. 114.

HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION Sundays at 10:00 am.

Enrollment Forms have been mailed to all registered families. Enrollment forms are due Monday, August 28th and are available in the Rectory or on our website at www.ssfp.org under News Items or by calling Jackie Whitenack at 626-796-0432, ext. 114.

For more information 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 confirmed 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 under-standing 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 becoming part of the Catholic tradition, you are most welcome!

Please see our webpage news item (www.ssfp.org) for more information, including a Calendar of Topics and Registration Form. Registration forms can be completed and sent to Fr. Paul in the Rectory.

Please call Fr. Paul in the Rectory to meet and discuss our pro-cess. You can call him at 626-796-0432 x120.

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.

OLD TESTAMENT SESSIONS

Aug 8 - Piecing It Together: What Archaeology Can Tell Us

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

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

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).

VIRTUS RE-CERTIFICATION

Tuesday, August 15th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Those who have already attended a VIRTUS Training class may need to attend only a re-certification session. Notices have been mailed to all Ministers of Communion, Lectors, Ushers, Sacristans and Religious Education vol-unteers who need to attend.

The safety and well being of all children is our goal. For this reason, the Archdiocese has mandated that all school parents and other adults listed above remain actively cer-tified.

Please email jackiew@ssfp.org for a reservation.

If you cannot attend our training session, please go to www.VIRTUS.org to locate other training sites and dates. A certificate of completion should be given to Jackie in the Rectory Office.

If you did not receive a notice in the mail then you do not need attend at this time.

Support our School! SCRIP FUNDRAISING

SCRIP is just like using gift cards.

Albertsons, Vons, Smart & Final, Shell, Arco, Chevron, Union 76, Krikorian Tickets and Target

Please stop by the Rectory Office after the 7:30 am or 9:30 am Masses to make a purchase or order.

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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

FIRST SUNDAY OUTREACH

August 5-6

Food Drive: Please support the San Gabriel Mission Christian Service Food Bank by participating in our Food Drive this weekend. Please place items in blue containers.

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 excel-lence of our school. Please be generous!

Thank you for your support in all of our collections.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)

Tuesday, August 15th

Mass at 8:15 am & 7:30 pm.

National Needs Combined Collection

August 12-13

Next Sunday’s special collection helps the Catholic University of America; the Black and Indian Missions; the Catholic Communications Campaign (including the Bishop’s Website which provides a wealth of resources); and the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Through this collection, you are invited to share in the mission of spreading the Gospel to our neighbors, offer-ing hope to the needy, encouragement and positive influ-ences to our children and adults, and Jesus Christ’s love to all people.

Envelopes are in the pews.

EYEWITNESSES Today, the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, is a day of eyewitness accounts. The first, a vision reported by the prophet Daniel, was well known to Jesus and his apostles. The vision account was written in quite mystical and figurative lan-guage. It is a vision of heaven, powerful and memo-rable. There are flames of fire, burning wheels, the Ancient One, and a Son of Man. Clearly, Daniel saw something. But was it a dream? Was it real? Was it merely a clever myth? Peter wants no such confusion about his vision! We are told in Matthew’s Gospel what he and his friends James and John saw when they went up on the mountain with Jesus one day. Jesus warned the three witnesses to tell no one until “the Son of Man has been raised from the dead” (Matthew 17:9). Lest readers of one of the Gospels discount the story or simply write it off as a pious myth, Peter gives his own account of the Transfiguration of Jesus in his second letter to the church. He writes with authority, as an eyewitness. He reports this message from God concerning Jesus: “This is my Son, my beloved, with whom I am well pleased,” and he assures us that the message is “altogether reliable” (2 Peter 1:17, 19). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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

in the Parish Hall.

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 The heavens proclaim his justice; all peoples see his glory. — Psalm 97:6

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