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: 8:30 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

May 28, 2017 Ascension of the Lord

(Waitlist for grades 4 & 5)

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

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Today’s Readings 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: Chris Nuno: Grand Knight Luis Romo: Financial Secretary PARENT SERVICE ORGANIZATION (P.S.O.) Brenda Sanchez RETREAT CAPTAINS: Dan Cuni (Men) Virginia Schimmoller (Women) SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN: Joe Early Susana Torres SCOUTS: Bertha Olivar (Girls) Emmanuel Sanchez (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

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: With whom have you shared the Good News of Jesus in the past month?

Readings for the Week

WEEKLY INTENTIONS May 27 - June 4

Thank you for your support!

*** STEWARDSHIP ***

First Reading — Jesus tells the disciples that they will be witnesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:1-11). Psalm — God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord (Psalm 47). Second Reading — May the Father of glory give you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation (Ephesians 1:17-23). Gospel — Jesus instructs the Eleven to baptize and teach people of all nations (Matthew 28:16-20).

Cesar Alvala + Louie Kish + Susan Aguilar, Marie Crowley + Sue Lambert , Tony Frumento + Maria Viega, Noli Mallari + Pat Eyler + Bsp. Joseph Sartoris, Ord. Annv. Timothy O’Neill + Kay Yameen + Darryl Gustafson + David Gutierrez + Robert Goins + Jack Linden + Mickey Dolores Kearney + Bill & LaVerne Rubly, INT Wendy Rostoker + Rosemary Ganssle, INT Maryann Chazan, INT

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Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-7; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-21; Jn 17:1-11 Wednesday: Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-3, 4-6; Lk 1:39-56 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23

We invite you to sign up for electronic giving through Faith Direct by using the “DONATE” button on our website (www.ssfp.org) header.

If you prefer, you can request envelopes by completing and turning in a yellow “Supplemental Envelope” (available in the pews). *In 2016 Easter occurred in March.

How much should I give? Faithful Catholics should from a grateful heart. The amount is meant to be a sacrifice, not what is convenient or easy. For those who are working, a minimum amount is one hour’s household pay per week.

Offertory - APRIL Offering - YTD

2017 2016 Variance

Regular 39,617 37,805 1,812

142,766 167,321 (24,555)

Faith Direct 8,170 2,378 5,792

45,462 8,959 36,503

Monthly Total 47,787 40,183 7,604

YTD Total 188,228 176,280 11,948

Ascension of the Lord Saints Felicitas & Perpetua Church May 28, 2017

FOR CHILDREN & YOUTHFOR CHILDREN & YOUTHFOR CHILDREN & YOUTH

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 626-796-0863.

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

Classes will resume in the Fall.

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

Classes will resume in the Fall.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRADES 1-8 Tuesdays at 3:45 - 5:00 pm. Classes will resume in the Fall.

- PRAY FOR VOCATIONS -

Vocations Website: www.lavocations.org

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 June 12th.

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 (Chris Nuno— 626- 285-0315) or Financial Secretary (Luis Romo 818-524-9467).

FIRST SUNDAY OUTREACH

June 3-4

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

Second Collection for School

Our Second Collection in support of our Parish School will take place next weekend. This collec-tion helps to maintain the religious and academic excellence of our school. Please be generous!

Thank you for your support in all of our collections.

Women's Associa on Bunco Night!

Thursday, June 15th  

from 6:30-9:00 pm in the Parish Center.

Fun, Friends and Snacks!

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

SHARE THE HOPE The readings for today’s celebration of the Ascension of the Lord once again remind us that as Christians we are people of hope. In the second reading Saint Paul elo-quently exhorts the Ephesians to enlighten their hearts so that they will know the hope and glory that come from being people who place their trust in the Lord Jesus. In the story of the Ascension, recounted in the first reading, the Lord Jesus assures the disciples that the Holy Spirit’s power will come upon them. Finally, in the Gospel, the Lord lets the disciples know that their mission is to spread the hope of the gospel to all the nations. This wonderful feast keeps our eyes focused on the hope in which we were grounded on the day of our baptism. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Timothy O’Neill, father of Ms. Missy O’Neill of our school. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.

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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. Paulette Chapman

Linda Harrison Anita Acuna

Wendy Lowry Snookie Baird

Kathy Escondon Amy Brink

Michelle McCarthy Margaret Spiller Cynthia Jenkins

Jane Carreon Joseph Wahlen Marilyn Green

Fayann Ingoldby Luz Maria Calderon

Katsia Talavera Rick Mejia Abe Gray

Renee Andrade Mary Watkins

Paul Bozigian Ophelia Jimenez

Dolores Soto Josefina Porcile

Tim MacDougall Heidi Vinyard Barbara Cina

Peter Delgatto, Jr. Elizabeth Linden

Adrian Baird Mercy Facciani Aurelo Pienta

Denis Sauvageau Lydia H. Garzon

Marianne Kearney Mila Barbieto

Gabriela Olmos Carol Hale Pat Griffith

Mark Ramos Victoria Bustos de Mero

Sally Michaelson Joy Cotugno

Marzella Royal Mary Ann Cogbill

Velma Fiorina Connie Li

Jess Martinez Eric Guzman

Lanny Callahan Nelson Katigbak Monica Regalado

Paul Josenhans C. & T. Boon

T M 2017

“Be the Light of Christ” AmountPledged: $68,080AmountPaid: $59,550

Through Together in Mission, the Archdiocese reaches out with assistance to help all those in need, making sure that vital religious and educational services continue in the 80 parishes and 63 schools assisted by the campaign. When you give to Together in Mission, you are, very di-rectly, helping to bring the Good News of the Gospel to thousands of people.

Please make your pledge today! Envelopes are available in the vestibule of the church and can be placed in the weekend collection or returned directly to the Rectory.

May God bless you for your generous support.

Fr. Paul

PS – Please visit our website www.ssfp.org underChurchNews&Announcementsforthe2017TogetherinMissionCampaignVideo.

12 NIGHT BRITISH ISLES CRUISE

August 17 - 29, 2017

Aboard Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess

Some Cabins still available

For more information contact Marie at Archer Travel (818) 236-4268

or see the news item on our parish website.

2017 Cruise with Fr. Paul

There will be a meeting on Sunday, May 28th at 1:00 pm in the Parish Hall.

Memorial Day Mass May 29, 2017

8:15 am

Join us as we gather as a faith community to pray for those who have died in defense of freedom

and to pray for Christ’s gift of peace for our world.

We extend a special invitation to families with chil-dren in our parish school and religious education program. This is a great opportunity for parents to teach their children the centrality of prayer in Catho-lic life. A day in memory of those who have died in the service of freedom should be more than a day off from school. Gathering in prayer as God’s faithful people is essential. The Rectory and School office will be closed this day.

The Ascension of the Lord May 28, 2017

He was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight.

— Acts 1:9

Ascension of the Lord Saints Felicitas & Perpetua Church May 28, 2017

FEATURES & BENEFITS OF FAITH DIRECT

CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players With Bishop Robert Barron

Join us Tuesday nights at 7 pm in the Small Hall as we join Bishop Robert Barron on his journey around the world to explore a handful of saints, ar sts, mys cs, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church, but changed the course of western civiliza on. St. Francis of Assisi: The Reformer - February 21 & 28 St. Thomas Aquinas: the Theologian - March 7 & 21 St. Catherine of Siena: The Mys c - March 28 & April 4 Blessed John Henry Newman: The Convert - April 25 &

May 2 G.K. Chesterton: the Evangelist - May 9 & 23 Michelangelo: The Ar st - May 30 & June 6

All Are Welcome!

To access go to www.ssfp.org and click on the DONATE button in the top heading of our website.

Replace your Envelopes with Faith Direct! We invite you to help our parish save money by giving up your offertory envelopes and using Faith Direct in-stead. Enrolling with Faith Direct will provide SS. Felicitas and Perpetua with consistent support and simplify your giving without the need for enve-lopes.

Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: CA776

Thank you for your continued support of our parish family!

Fr. Paul

Peace of Mind You will be able to sup-port our church every

week, even if you are out of town. Your donations are auto-matically transferred to our church.

Security Your information is pro-tected and every transac-tion is secure. Faith Di-

rect is a Level 1 merchant (highest level of standards) with the Payment Card Industry Se-curity Standards Council.

Donation Reminders These are emailed to you each month with a sum-

mary of your upcoming dona-tions. You can adjust the amount of your giving at any time on your schedule!

St. Vincent de Paul Society BUNDLE SUNDAY

Sunday, June 4th 8:00 am to 1:30 pm.

Please bring your used, but usable clothing, shoes, small appliances, household items, linens, books, etc. to the St. Vincent de Paul Truck in the church parking lot. For large items, including furniture and appliances, please call (323) 224-6280 for a special pick up at your home.

Please help them in their endless efforts to assist the needy.

Anointing of the Sick Weekend of May 27-28

after all the Masses

This Sacrament is for all who are ill, ad-vanced in age, or preparing for surgery.

Vocations Website: www.lavocations.org

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Retirement Fund for Archdiocesan Priests

Next weekend all parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles will be asked to give generously to support the Retirement Fund for Archdiocesan Priests. Currently, the fund provides for more than 100 priests who are retired. Over the next ten years, that number is expected to increase significantly. With minimal compensation, and in many cases, no pension, these men often retire with noth-ing to fall back upon. Your contributions can change that. The Priest Retirement Fund offers us a way to give back to our Catholic priests who have served us so faithfully. Your contribution will help archdiocesan priests live modestly and peacefully in retirement. Help us offer thanks for their years of devotion to God, and faithful service to our parish communities.

Envelopes are available at the end of the pews along the main aisle.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION If you could somehow transport a third-century Christian into your twenty-first-century Sunday Mass, once the initial shock wore off he or she would be more or less at home with the structure of the first part of the liturgy, the Word. The second part might be more diffi-cult to comprehend. The stumbling block would be the book. We have a book, a missal that is set down on the altar with a very precisely prescribed set of words for the priest to say and the people to sing at the Eucharistic Prayer. In the early days of the church, there were no set “formulas” for this prayer. The ancients would have raised eyebrows at our “bookishness” since they pre-ferred to let the prayers roll forth from a gifted leader of prayer. There was a basic shape to the prayer of thanks-giving, and almost general agreement that the words of Christ at the Last Supper ought to be included. By the second century, Justin Martyr wrote that the presider “gives thanks at some length . . . and when he has finished the prayers and the thanksgiving, all the peo-ple present give their assent by saying ‘Amen.’ ” In the world before books, people could memorize long passag-es of prose and poetry, and so it is easy to see how partic-ular phrases or expressions passed from church to church. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Father’s Day Novena

Father’s Day cards are available in the vestibule of the church.

We invite you to include your father, grandfather, uncle, and other significant men in your life in our Father's Day No-vena beginning Sunday, June 18th.

We are in need of ministers at our 5:30 pm and 11:30 am Masses and ushers at all the Masses. If interested, please contact Monica in the rectory of-fice at 626-796-0432.

Interested in becoming a Lector, Eucharistic Minister or Usher?