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. Randall Meissen, L.C., Sunday Associate 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

October 1, 2017 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Give and gifts will be given to you; a good meas-ure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.” ~Luke 6:38

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Today’s Readings QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which has deepened your faith more – being treated justly or be-ing treated with love and care? Who needs you to treat them with care this week?

Readings for the Week

WEEKLY INTENTIONS September 30 - October 8

First Reading — When the wicked turn away from their wickedness they have committed and do what is right, they shall surely live (Ezekiel 18:25-28). Psalm — Remember your mercies, O Lord (Psalm 25). Second Reading — Consider others as better than your-selves; look not to your own interests, but to the inter-ests of others (Philippians 2:1-11 [1-5]). Gospel — Tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you (Matthew 21:28-32).

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5:30 pm 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am 8:15 am 8:15 am 8:15 am 8:15 am 8:15 am 5:30 pm 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am

Cesar Olmos + Mary Ann Valdez + Fr. Joe Hooper + Raul Maldonado+ Martha Gibbs, INT Arturo Ycasas + Condelaria Antolin + Martin & Charisse Pilar, INT Remy De la Cruz + Hilton Green+ Hoffman Family, INT Michael Smith + Mary Ann Valdez + Mary Ann Valdez + Barbara Cina + Mary Ann Valdez + Patricia Murray + Teresa Jauregui + Bruno Ramunnno +

Monday: Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Tuesday: Zec 8:20-23; Ps 87:1b-7; Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8; Ps 137:1-6; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Ps 19:8-11; Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Ps 69:33-37; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday: Is 5:1-7; Ps 80:9, 12-16, 19-20; Phil 4:6-9; Mt 21:33-43

*** STEWARDSHIP ***

Offertory - AUGUST

August 2017 YTD

Envelopes & Collection

$28,157 $259,777

Faith Direct $13,000 $94,344

2017 Total $41,157 $354,121

2016 Total $41,294 $347,308

Variance <$137> $6,813 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

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

1st Class September 24th

Still accepting enrollment.

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

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

HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION Sundays at 10:00 am.

1st Youth Discussion, October 1st at 10:00 am. 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. Please call Fr. Paul in the Rectory to meet and discuss our process. You can call him at 626-796-0432 x120.

Vocations Website: www.lavocations.org

ADULT FAITH FORMATION SERIES: A Journey Through Church History

TUESDAY NIGHTS - BEGINNING OCTOBER 24TH

7:00 – 8:45 PM – SSFP PARISH CENTER In this 20 part Series, you will:

Learn about the major people, places, and events of the two-thousand years of Church history.

Remember the 12 time periods of Church history us-ing a unique color-coded system.

Learn the true story of the Crusades.

Understand the rationale for the medieval inquisitors

Discover the revolutionary character of the Protestant Reformation.

Discover the persecution of Christians in the 20th century.

Learn about the workings of the Holy Spirit through-out Church history... and much more!

Order your Epic Church History Study Set

Each set includes: (1) Epic Workbook, (2) Epic Timeline Chart and (3) Epic Timeline Bookmark and everything needed for the 20-part study. It will guide you through your study with thought-provoking questions and lesson overviews, and comprehensive Study Set responses (which provide answers and further commentary on the questions). Order your Study Guide for the Series: $35 NAME: PHONE: EMAIL: Please return form with your check payable to SSFP to the

Rectory office to reserve your set.

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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 Anton DeSzily

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

Martha Gibbs

Anointing of the Sick October 14-15

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: Brenda Sanchez (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 (562) 964-5171 (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 October 9th.

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).

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)

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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. Come learn about special incentives

for those who book at the presentation. Promotional items will also be given.

FIRST SUNDAY OUTREACH

September 30 - October 1

Food Drive: Please support the San Gabriel Mission Christian Service Food Bank by par-ticipating in our Food Drive. Please deposit NONPERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS ON-LY 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!

Thank you for your support in all of our collections.

Mark your Calendar…

School Book Fair Fri., October 6th ~ Thurs., October 12th.

Under the Sea...explore an Ocean of Books!

Socks Baby Shoes Crib sheets Toiletries Formula Baby Food

Sweaters (all sizes) Wipes Pacifiers Strollers & Cribs Diapers: sizes 3, 4, 5

(Especially needed)

“Be Not Afraid”… This is the theme our Bish-ops have chosen for Respect Life Month. The Consistent Life Ethic – the “Seamless Gar-ment” – teaches that all human life is sacred from conception to natural death. As a church, we strive to make this teaching come to life by our activities and choices.

Baby Items Needed!! We will have a Drive

October 14/15 and 21/22

Please join our efforts by bringing items to help support the Pregnancy Help Center of San Gabriel Valley. The following items can be placed in the crib outside the north doors of the church:

Intellectual Disabilities Drive

The Knights of Columbus will have its annu-al Intellectual Disabilities Drive after all Mass-es October 21/22 to benefit those with devel-opmental and intellectual disabilities through-out Southern California. All cash contribu-tions are welcome and you can make checks payable to the Columbian Foundation. May God bless you for your generosity!

Blessing of the Animals Sunday, October 8th

The annual blessing of the animals will take place at 10:45 am on the north side of the church. Join us as we bless our animals through the inter-cession of St. Francis of Assisi.

Filipino Association invites everyone to our

Sacred Heart Novena, Mass & Potluck Friday, October 6th beginning at 7:00 pm

7:00 pm – Novena Prayers 7:30 pm – Mass

8:00 pm – Potluck

Come out for blessings and delicious food! Contact Jennifer Taylor,

jennifertaylor626@gmail.com, or Mike Llamas (626) 791-5298

to sign up for potluck or for further details.

The regular attendees are having fun. The more, the merrier!

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October Rosary Saturday, October 14th

at 4:30 pm To honor Our Lady of Fatima, Catholics worldwide will recite communal rosar-ies on Saturday, October 14th. Parish-ioners are invited, and children are espe-cially encouraged, to come early to the Saturday Vigil Mass to pray the Scrip-tural Rosary at 4:30 PM.

To Our Lady of the Rosary O Virgin Mary, grant that the recitation of thy Rosary may be for me each day, in the midst of my manifold duties, a bond of unity in my actions, a tribute of fil-ial piety, a sweet refreshment, an encouragement to walk joyfully along the path of duty. Grant, above all, O Virgin Mary, that the study of thy fifteen mysteries may form in my soul, little by little, a luminous at-mosphere, pure, strengthening, and fragrant, which may penetrate my understanding, my will, my heart, my memory, my imagination, my whole being. So shall I acquire the habit of praying while I work, without the aid of formal prayers, by interior acts of admiration and of supplication, or by aspirations of love. I ask this of thee, O Queen of the Holy Rosary, through Saint Dominic, the renowned preacher of thy mysteries and the faithful imitator of thy virtues. Amen.

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Have in you the same attitude that is also in Christ Jesus.

— Philippians 2:5

Vocations Website: www.lavocations.org

No Confessions or 5:30 pm Mass on October 28th.