Mary Star of the Sea Parish

Our Church is Open
Weekdays: Monday through Friday 8:00am and 5:15pm
Saturdays: 8:00am and 5:15pm (Vigil Mass)
Sundays: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (Spanish), 12:00pm (2nd Reading in Italian), 1:30pm (Croatian)

As of July 18th, face coverings or masks that cover both the nose and mouth must be worn at all times while indoors.  Masses are now being held inside of the church.  The change was in response to rising Covid-19 cases in L.A. County.

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St. Anne Society Upcoming Meeting

New Members and those who want to learn more about our group are welcomed!

OCTOBER 7th @ 7pm
Parish Auditorium
Coffee and Dessert will be served!

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40 Days for Life

October is Respect Life Month.  This is a time when we are invited to renew our dedication to lifting up the inherent, God-given dignity of all human life. 

Help save lives by praying for an end to abortion in your community.  Come pray with us for an hour in front of a local abortion clinic.  The current 40-day Fall campaign began on September 22nd, and continues until October 31st.  For more info., send an e-mail to torrance40daysforlife@gmail.com, or call Heather at 310-721-6776.

 

40 Days for Life Website

National Pro-Life Bridges Day event
 

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Religious Education

Classes have started for Religious Education, and we are delighted to have welcomed back so many of our students for formation and preparation for First Holy Communion.  We have plenty of room in all grades.

Classes are Kindergarten to grade 8.  We have a class of High School students who are preparing for First Holy Communion.

If you have older children who are not baptized we will be happy to welcome them and help them prepare for all three sacraments of initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion.

REGISTRATION will continue at the office.  Office hours are: Monday to Friday – 9:30 am to 12:15 pm and 2:00 – 4:30 pm.

We are now open to take registrations.  If your child had completed their first year but did not return because of COVID, they are now welcome to register for the second year.  If your child has not yet been baptized we welcome them into our program where they will be prepared to receive the sacraments.  If your child has received their First Holy Communion we would love to welcome them back to continue their formation.  You may choose to attend classes WEDNESDAYS from 4:15 – 5:30 pm OR on SATURDAYS from 9:45 – 11:00 am.  The office is open 9:30 am to 12:15 pm and from 2:00 – 4:30 pm.  You may register online or in person.

Online Registration Form

If you need further information on this or any of our programs please call Sister Mary or Jamie at 310-833-3541 ext. 221 or 222.

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I.C.F. Las Vegas Trip

The Italian Catholic Federation Branch #115 is having a two-night, three-day trip in Las Vegas, at the Golden Nugget Hotel on November 7-9, 2021.  Cost is $150.00 per person double occupancy and $205.00 for single occupancy.  Booking deadline is October 1st.
For more information and reservations call Pauline Iacono at 310-832-0563. Proceeds to benefit the I.C.F. adopted seminarian program.

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Life Chain on Sunday Oct. 3rd

October is Respect Life Month.  Come Join us at The South Bay Life Chain on Sunday, October 3rd.  The Mary Star community will meet at Mary Star Parish auditorium at 1:45pm and walk down to 9th and Gaffey Street to stand together in support of life.  LIFE CHAIN is a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life individuals praying for our nation and for an end to abortion.

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Perpetual Adoration

Help is needed to fill the hours of Eucharist Adoration.
The Adoration Chapel is open and all are welcome to join in praying before the Blessed Sacrament.  All Adorers must be enrolled and assigned to a particular hour.  There is nothing to compare to this enriching experience.  Get to know yourself and God through prayerful devotion.

Adoration Chapel hours:
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. from Mon.-Sat.
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Sunday

Enroll Now
If you wish to become an “Enrolled Adorer”, available hours are:
Mondays 8-9 a.m.
Tuesdays 3-4p.m.
Fridays 1-2 p.m.
Saturdays:  1-2 p.m.

“God’s glory and goodness consists above all in the emanations of His tenderness.  Those who approach the Divine Sacrament obtain God’s glory much more than those who abstain from receiving it.”
- St. Thomas Aquinas

I can be reached at (310)548-1693.  Barbara West (Coordinator)

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Weekly Holy Hour

"In order to convert America and save the World what we need is for every parish to come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in Holy Hours of prayer."  - Saint Mother Teresa

Every Wednesday at 6:00pm there is a Holy Hour in the church.  It begins with exposition of The Blessed Sacrament.  Within the hour, the rosary is prayed, followed by a time of silent reflection and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.  The Holy Hour concludes with Benediction.  Please come and spend one hour with Jesus.  This is a special time of abundant blessings for all!

Confessions will be heard during Holy Hour Wednesday, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.

 

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73rd Annual Mary Star Fiesta - 2021
‘A Celebration of Diversity’

To: All Fiesta Friends and Family, Sponsors, Volunteers and Community Members

On behalf of Mary Star of the Sea Church, we wish to thank you all for your participation, dedication and contribution to ensure we had a successful Fiesta 2021.  Your time, energy and financial support is greatly appreciated.

A special thanks and congratulations to our new Fiesta Queen Ana Duhovic and her family for their loyalty and commitment to Mary Star Church.  And a special recognition and appreciation to our Fiesta Committee team:  Neal DiBernardo, Mark Rollice, Frank D’Ambrosi, Danny Maricich, Lu Barbieri.

We enjoyed watching our community come together to enjoy the delicious dinners and share time together to celebrate our diversity and culture. We definitely have so much to be thankful for.

Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. M. Harrigan
Pastor
 

Post-Fiesta News

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CONGRATULATIONS to our $10,000 Grand Prize Raffle winner:
John Ivankovich

Fiesta Committee team member Mark Rollice presents the grand prize check to John Ivankovich.

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Fiesta Queen Crowning

On July 30th, Anna Duhovic was crowned as our 73rd annual Fiesta Queen by her predecessor Rosana Poliseri.  Congratulations to Anna for her tireless work and dedication to our Fiesta.  And also a special thank you and acknowledgement to Rosana for her service as our Fiesta Queen in 2019, and 2020.  God bless you both!

Anna Duhovic and Rosana Poliseri

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Mary Star Elementary School News

August is here and classes resume in-person in just a few weeks!  Mary Star of the Sea Elementary is still enrolling for the 2021-2022 school year for Preschool through 8th Grade.  Schedule a visit to see all that MSSE has to offer!

The 2021-2022 school year is scheduled to begin Monday, August 23rd!
 Visit our website at www.marystaroftheseaelementary.com or call the office at 310-831-0875.
 

We also want to congratulate our 8th grade teacher and Vice Principal, Ms. Maria Johnson, for her selection as a Teacher of the Year for California Assembly District 70.  She was recognized by Assemblyman Patrick O’Donnell last Saturday, which was filled with educators and nominators from San Pedro, Long Beach, Signal Hill and Catalina Island.  She was nominated for her work in creating our award winning Class2Cloud Online Education Program, as well as her dedication to our students and community.

 

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Mary Star High School News

Congratulations to all 117 members of the Class of 2021 on their high school graduation!  We wish them the very best as they start the next chapter in their lives.

The High School is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 School Year.  Please visit www.marystarhigh.com or call 310-547-1138 for information and applications.  MSHS has started hybrid in-person classes, with an online option.  Both in the classroom or over the internet, MSHS will continue its Mission as a Catholic High School and continue to adhere to all health and safety practices recommended to keep everyone healthy.  Office hours are from 8am – 2:30pm Monday through Thursday, and 8am – 12:30pm on Friday.

Family Campus Tours - Prospective students and parents have the opportunity to take a family tour of our beautiful facility.  See the campus and learn more about what Mary Star of the Sea High School has to offer.  Tour appointments are available from 8:30am - 1:30pm, Mondays through Thursdays.  Please contact the school registrar at 310-547-1130 to make an appointment.

HELP MSHS RECEIVE A $100,000 GRANT!  If you LIVE OR WORK IN SAN PEDRO, please take a moment to vote for our project application submitted for Councilman Joe Buscaino’s Community Grant.  It is ITEM NUMBER 30:  Beautification of Fromhold Field, Mary Star of the Sea High School, $99,800.  We are hoping to replace the very old and worn out fencing with a new wrought iron fence along Paseo Del Mar, along with some new chain link.  If we receive enough votes we will receive the grant and be able to beautify our baseball field.  Please tell your friends who live/work in San Pedro and encourage them to vote for this project!

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First Saturday Devotion
August 7, 2021

Mark your calendar to attend the First Saturday devotional at the 7:25 am Rosary, just before the 8 am Mass.
Our Lady promised to assist at the time of death all who complete 5 consecutive first Saturday with the intention to console and offer reparations to her Immaculate Heart.

Our Loving Mother said:
“...Announce in My name that I promise to assist at the hour of death, all those who, on the first Saturday of five consecutive months, shall:

• Go to confession and receive Holy Communion,
• Recite the Rosary,
• And keep Me company for a quarter of an hour while meditating on the fifteen mysteries of the Rosary,
• With the intention of making reparation to Me. I promise to assist them at the hour of their death with all the graces necessary to save their souls.”

 

 

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Button Bands Fundraiser

Is your face mask uncomfortable on your ears?  Give this buttoned band a try.  Alexis Geich, Mary Star of the Sea High School alumna, is selling her hand-sewn buttoned head bands.
Look at the flyer to see what she has available.  A portion of the proceeds will go back to Mary Star High School.

Button Band Flyer
 

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Daughters of Isabella—Circle 1441
New Members Invitation

We are welcoming new members to the Daughters of Isabella.  We are a group of women of all ages who come together to share talents and prayers in the name of Our Lady of Mystical Rose.
As Christians, we have attributes that can build a strong circle of Unity, Friendship, and Charity.  Being a member for 7 years, I’ve enjoyed sharing in a community of empowerment through prayer and female camaraderie.
For more information, contact:
Rita Marino, Regent – (310) 625-5277
Sharon Gregorio- Vice Regent – (310) 833-5536
 

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Songs for the 5:15pm Mass

Click on the button below to see the lyrics and music of the songs that will be sung at the 5:15pm Mass.  There is even an audio track for you to hear how it should sound.
Songs for 5:15pm Mass


 

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Stella Maris Gift and Bookstore

The bookstore is now closed for an undetermined length of time.  We thank all who have supported us in our goal of supporting our schools and look forward to serving you again soon.

Prayers to all.

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Mary Star of the Sea Elementary Preschool

Mary Star of the Sea Elementary’s Preschool is open for students that are at least 3 years old and are potty trained.  Students will be in one of three classes, with no more than 10 students and 1 teacher throughout the day.  They will participate in learning activities while following safety guidelines to help keep everyone healthy.  The preschool provides quality education program that is safe, instructional and fun!  To learn more about our programs please visit our website or contact our Preschool Director, Mrs. Beth Castagnola at 310-833-3541 x228 or marystarpreschool@gmail.com.

 

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Mass Intentions 2020-2021

The Mass Intention Book for 2020-2021 is now open.

To schedule a Mass Intention, please call the parish office between 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. at (310)833-3541 ext. 200.  The Mass Intentions will be scheduled on a first-come, first- served basis.  In order to accommodate everyone, there is a limit of 2 Masses per family.  We thank you for your consideration and understanding.
 

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Mary Star High School Mobile App, Instagram and Facebook!

Stay up to date with the latest MSHS news at the tips of your fingers!  Download the app today by going to Apple App Store or Google Play.  Also, follow us on Instagram@marystarhighschool and Facebook@MaryStarHigh.  Stay up to date with Mary Star of the Sea High School news and information at marystarhigh.com.
 

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Join Sacred Heart Kids’ Club!  It is Virtual!

A unique Catholic Club for children grades 3– 8 on Thursday afternoons.

Grow in friendship with Jesus through lessons, prayer, games, crafts, singing, and other fun activities lead by the Sacred Heart Sisters at the Heart of Jesus Retreat Center via Zoom.

Sign up now - registration is online at the following link:
www.sacredheartsisters.com/retreats
For more information:  call 714-557-4538 or email shkc.rc@gmail.com

 

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Visit our website by clicking on:  https://www.icf.org/membership/join/.
Take a few minutes to explore online and learn more about the ICF.  For the better part of the last century, we have offered Catholic men and women of all ages a unique opportunity to celebrate their faith, family and heritage together while making a real difference in the world we live in.  We invite you to join us!
San Pedro  #115
Mary Star of the Sea
Neal Di Leva:  (310) 833-9444
 

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You can click on this link to visit the e-Giving website.

 

 

 

 

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Did You Know?  Sabia Usted?

DID YOU KNOW?

Words can be warning signs of abuse

Many children will be learning in their own homes this fall, but that does not mean they will be fully protected from abuse.  Sadly, most children are abused by someone considered to be a “known and trusted” person – that person may be a family member – even someone living in the same house as the child.  Pay attention to the conversations your children are having, as words can be indicators that a child is being groomed or harmed.  If your child or their friend(s) seem to “know” more about sexual topics than would be expected for their age, or seems unusually focused on such topics, it could be an indicator that something inappropriate and harmful is happening.  Talk to your child about it, reassuring them that it is both important and safe to tell you what is happening.  For more information on this topic, visit https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.

 

Las palabras pueden ser señales de alerta de abuso

Muchos niños estarán aprendiendo desde sus propios hogares este otoño, pero eso no significa que estarán completamente protegidos de abuso.  Lamentablemente, la mayoría de los niños son abusados por alguien que se considera una persona “conocida y de confianza”, que pudiera ser un miembro de la familia, y que hasta puede vivir en la misma casa que el niño o niña.  Preste atención a las conversaciones de sus hijos, ya que las palabras pueden ser indicadores de que un niño está siendo abusado o dañado sexualmente.  Si su hijo/a o sus amigos parecen “saber” más sobre temas sexuales de lo que se espera para su edad, o parecen inusualmente enfocados en esos temas, esto puede ser indicador de que algo inapropiado o dañino está sucediendo.  Hable con sus hijos sobre estos temas, asegurándoles que es importante y seguro que ellos le digan lo que está sucediendo.  Para obtener más información sobre este tema, visite https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.

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Beware of Scammers

The latest e-mail & text scams of Cyber-Scammers are targeting L.A. Archdiocese parishes & schools.  Unscrupulous individuals are creating e-mail accounts with usernames similar to the names of parish priests, and sending out phony e-mails to parishioners asking for gift cards.

Please click on the link to view the flyer.

For more information, and to stay up-to-date about the latest cyber-security threats impacting L.A. Archdiocese locations, visit http://archla.org/avoidscam or https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/scam-alerts.

Please report scam text messages involving your parish or school to helpdesk@la-archdiocese.org.


 

The STAR Connection

Mary Star of the Elemenatry has launched "The Star Connection", a program to support those in need, from those who have.  As the days go by, some within our school and parish community will find themselves in need of assistance, such as household items that such a long shut down can bring.  I want you to spread the word and if you're in need, email me at starconnection@gomsse.com.  I will act as a conduit to search out through email, calls and social media to locate the item you need.  Those wishing to donate will deliver items to me at MSSE and I will then contact and handoff that item to those requesting.  No need to worry about social distancing or contact with someone outside your circle.  Together we can work as our Lord instructed and “...bear one another's burdens” (Gal 6:2).  When in need or to donate, email me at starconnection@gomsse.com.
- James Cordero, Principal of Mary Star Elementary School

 

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Relevant Radio Programming

Parishioners, we are reaching out to you with various prayer opportunities that we have at Relevant Radio, heard on 930 am, on relevantradio.com and on the app.

Prayer is powerful.  It has the ability to change things.  And so I would like to invite you to participate in a special Relevant Radio® network-wide prayer campaign to help end COVID-19.  Will you join us?

• Live Daily Mass at 10 a.m. PT
• Live Stations of the Cross, Fridays at 1:35 p.m. PT
• Live Divine Mercy Chaplet weekdays at 1 p.m. PT
• Live Rosary 5 p.m. PT

During this time of uncertainty, we hope you'll join us daily in prayer on 930am, at relevantradio.com, or on the Relevant Radio app.  Now, more than ever, we must lean on faith and facts, not fear, to help us through.

I invite you to join the “Prayer vs. Pandemic” movement by committing daily to pray for the end to the coronavirus and adding your name to our prayer map.  After you sign up, check back often to see our progress, share the movement to increase the prayer population, and watch the prayers wash over the nation, coast-to-coast and all over the world.  We are in this together!
 

Daily Rosary against Corona Virus

Bible Study expert Jeff Cavins and Ascension Press have announced that they will be praying the rosary every day at 1 p.m. Pacific time until the Corona virus has been defeated.  You can join them via live stream on Facebook.  (Even if you miss it live, you can still view the video afterward, and pray along with it.)

 

 

St. Vincent De Paul Society

For St. Vincent de Paul pickup of donations call 800- 974-3571.
For car donations (a tax deduction & free pickup) call 800-974-3571.






 

 

Praying The Holy Rosary Before The Sunday Masses

Hereafter on Sundays we will pray the Holy Rosary before the each mass.  It will be conducted by the priest, the one who offers the mass.  Hence, 15 minutes before each mass, kindly be present in the church.

Website Manager

Please note, we have a website manager.  If you are a Parish community or group member who requires future changes/additions to your particular web page on our Parish website, please feel free to contact Michael Munn at MMunn@marystar.org.

https://giving.ncsservices.org/dl/?uid=ncs-3299

Pastor's Message
To stay updated on our latest parish news and events, read Fr. Harrigan's weekly messages.

Mass Intentions

Click here to view Mass Intentions for
August 1-9, 2020

We are a warm and vibrant Catholic community whose mission is to bring the love of Jesus Christ to all we meet.

Here at Mary Star of the Sea you will find perhaps the most ethnically diverse parish in the entire Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Not only is Mass celebrated here in four languages (English, Spanish, Croatian and Italian) on Sunday, but the traditional ethnic celebrations and devotions of each group as well. Our beautiful church also contains a Perpetual Adoration Chapel (open 24 hours a day, seven days a week).

We are especially proud of our parish high school (9th through 12th grades), which recently expanded into sparkling, brand-new facilities, and of our elementary school (K through 8th grades), both of which are well-known and highly regarded throughout the area. Our Pre-School provides a fun, safe, Catholic environment for children 3-5 years old. Thousands more children have received an excellent formation in the Catholic faith from our Religious Education program or been nurtured in their faith by our Youth Ministry program.

Our outreach to the local area includes a Christian Care ministry, dedicated to serving the needs of the disadvantaged, and the Apostleship of the Sea, which ministers to sailors and those working at the nearby ports. We are also very proud of our newly revitalized Knights of Columbus council, as well as many other parish groups and societies.

If you would like to become better acquainted with us, or if you are interested in getting involved in one of our many ways of serving the community, please explore our website. Contact information for our parish staff, our schools, and all our outreach programs can be found on our site. We would be happy to help you in any way we can and we look forward to your involvement in our community.

@MaryStarSanPedro