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

September 10, 2017 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

See inside bulletin for giving options

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Today’s Readings QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What have you been able to overcome because others patiently loved you?

Readings for the Week

WEEKLY INTENTIONS September 9-17

First Reading — Warn the wicked, trying to turn them from their ways (Ezekiel 33:7-9). Psalm — If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Psalm 95). Second Reading — Owe nothing to anyone, except mutual love (Romans 13:8-10). Gospel — If two agree about anything for which they pray, it shall be granted to them (Matthew 18:15-20).

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Kara Pilar, INT John Francis Regan + Flordelis Flores-Salugao + Josephine Paggi + Lorna Barry + Arthur Lee + Yew P. Ong + Barbara Cina + Barbara Pickard + Josephine Barrera + Mary Ann Valdez, INT Dorothea Coleman + Johannah Harrington Regan + Josephine Taylor + Eric Guzman, INT Josephine Paggi + Josephine Paggi + Bob & Theresa Ullman, Wed. Annv. Mary Ann Meysenburg, INT

Monday: Col 1:24 — 2:3; Ps 62:6-7, 9; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: Col 2:6-15; Ps 145:1b-2, 8-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: Col 3:1-11; Ps 145:2-3, 10-13ab; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Saturday: 1 Tm 1:15-17; Ps 113:1b-7; Lk 6:43-49 Sunday: Sir 27:30 — 28:9; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35

*** 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

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Saints Felicitas & Perpetua Church September 10, 2017

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

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

Still accepting enrollment forms.

HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION Sundays at 10:00 am.

Still accepting enrollment forms.

Parent/Youth Meeting September 17th after 9:30 am Mass.

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

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.

Vocations Website: www.lavocations.org

ADULT FAITH FORMATION SERIES: THE WORLD OF THE BIBLE

TUESDAY NIGHTS

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

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

Sept. 12 - Under the Roman Boot:

Politics in First-Century Palestine

Sept. 19 - Bed, Bread and Business:

Daily Life in First-Century Judea

Sept. 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

Mark A. Anderson

Paul Bozigian Ophelia Jimenez

Dolores Soto Josefina Porcile

Tim MacDougall Heidi Vinyard

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

Joseph Pacilio Merrill F. Anderson

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

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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 Thank You!!

The Bethlehem Christian Families would like to thank all those who stopped by and bought their hand carved religious articles made of olive wood. “We are very happy and grateful to Our Lord! Your purchases will allow the Christian Families to im-prove their lifestyles, promote their indigenous hand crafts, create work, and ultimately encourage them to stay in the Holy Land.” Mr. Raji A. Saada

Thank you for your support and generosity. 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

Save the Date!

Parish Social Saturday, October 28th at 4:30 pm.

Watch for details in upcoming bulletin.

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Saints Felicitas & Perpetua Church September 10, 2017

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.

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

School News Magazine Drive

Our annual Magazine Drive runs through Wednes-day, September 13th. If you are interested in pur-chasing new magazine subscriptions or renewing an existing subscription, please contact a Saints Felici-tas and Perpetua School student. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our Maga-zine Drive Chairperson, Annette Early at (626) 796-8223 ext. 115. Your support would be greatly ap-preciated. 40% of all sales go directly to our school! You can also go online at gaschoolstore.com and use the SSFP ID #2630895.

Saints Felicitas and Perpetua Women's Associa on 

First Planning Mee ng of the School Year  

Potluck Dinner, bring a dish to share!  

Thursday, October 5th at 6:00 pm at the home of Cheryl Alberg 

 

Join us as we plan our upcoming events.  

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

 

Come and meet new friends. School & Religious Ed. Mothers 

are encouraged to a end.  

A en on School Families (Earn Service Hours by a ending & volunteering) 

HURRICANES HARVEY & IRMA

RESPONSE

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You can provide direct assistance to those in need:

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By mail: a check payable to Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA P.O. Box 17066 Baltimore, MD 21297-1066

By phone: (703) 549-1390 M-F 8:30am to 4:30pm (EST) or

(800) 919-9338 after 4:30pm (EST) on weekdays, and Saturdays and Sundays

1ST PLACE H. Hyunh, J. Chung, E. Alvarez, T. O’Hara

2ND PLACE L. Godinez, K. Lopez, M. Ramirez, N. Lopez, F. Sanchez, N. Rodriguez

3RD PLACE S. Liu, M. Ogata, A. Orefice, J. Rivera

Artwork is displayed in EXPO HALL 5 “America’s Kids”

LA COUNTY FAIR RECOGNIZES SSFP SCHOOL!

SSFP School congratulates our 14 students who entered their artwork into the Los Angeles County Fair Art Competition. Amazingly, all 14 were awarded 1st, 2nd or 3rd place! A spe-cial thanks to our Art Teacher, Mrs. Virgin, and all of our faculty, for encouraging the best in our students!