Mary Star of the Sea Parish

Life Chain

The Mary Star community will meet at Mary Star Parish this Sunday, October 1st at 2:00pm 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 standing for 90 minutes praying for our nation and for an end to abortion.  For more information contact Ms. Dever at principal@marystarhigh.com.

Southwestern District of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW)

The Southwestern District of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) invites all women of the parish to a day of prayer and fellowship with other Catholic women of the area.  EVERY CATHOLIC WOMEN IS A MEMBER AND THERE ARE NO DUES.  The next gathering will be on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 at Mary Star of the Sea Church, 870 W. 8th St. San Pedro.  The day begins at 9:30am with a speaker, Angela Grey, Principal of St. Anthony of Padua School, speaking on “Faith Thru all Secular Things-Becoming Miss America and Today”.  Mass will follow, then lunch, and concluding at 1:30pm.  The charge for the day is $12.00 PREPAID.  Make checks payable and mail to Mary Star of the Sea Church, 8701 W. 8th St. San Pedro, CA.  For more information please call Josephine Frka (310) 833-3541 ext. 205.
 

Bingo

Join us for some fun!
St. Anne Society
Bingo
Tuesday, September 26th
6:30pm

Thursday Morning
at Mary Star of the Sea starting October 5th

The Thursday Morning Bible Study at Mary Star of the Sea would like to invite you to join us as we start our study of the Gospel of St. Matthew, combining lectiodivina (an ancient form of prayer in the church) with traditional Bible study. As the Word of God moves more deeply in us, we take the beautiful lessons we’ve learned into our lives.

Where:  Msgr. Gallagher Parish Center, The Sisters’ Chapel
When:  Thursday mornings, 9am - 11am
Registration:  Open until Sept. 28, 2017
For more information, please contact:
Holly Oldenburg  (310) 729-3736
 

Men's Retreat

The men of our Parish will hold their annual retreat at the Passionist Retreat House in Sierra Madre from September 29th to October 1st of 2017.  In the quiet setting of the San Gabriel foothills, the Passionist staff will guide you to renewal of your faith and a new perspective on your life.  Private room and bath , meals, outdoor Stations of the Cross and beautiful landscaped grounds will lend themselves to the spiritual benefits of the preached retreat.  The suggested donation is $250.  A deposit of $50 (non-refundable) will reserve your room.  Contact Joe Marino, Captain at (310) 833-5413 for more information and for reservations.
 

I.C.F. Casino Trip

The Italian Catholic Federation Branch #115, Mary Star of the Sea is planning a Turnaround Trip on Thursday, September 28, 2017 to San Manuel Indian Casino.  Price $23.00 per person.  Members will get $3.00 discount.  Casino will give $10.00 that can be used towards free play.  For reservations call Pauline Iacono at 310-832-0563.  Proceeds will go towards the I.C.F. Seminarian support.  

Celebration of the Day of the Dead

"Celebration de Dia de Los Muertos" is an evening of great entertainment, Mariachi music, Folklorico dance, and food.  It will be held on October 7th.

Please click on this link to view the flyer.
Please click on this link to view the tri-fold brochure.

 

Faith Formation

Religious Education Program - Pre K, K - 8th Grade:

The Religious Education Program offers ongoing faith formation for all grades.  Children are prepared to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.  Our RCIA program adapted for children who have not been baptized prepares children who are older than seven for the Sacraments of initiation - Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.  Registration forms are now available on the parish web site, in church, in the Parish Office and in the Religious Education Office.  Classes will begin on Wednesday, September 20th and Saturday, September 23, 2017.  It is important to register now.

Pre-K, K-6th Grade:  Wednesdays:  4:15-5:30 pm
Saturdays:  9:45-11:00 am

Grades 7 and 8:  Wednesdays:  5:15 - 6:15 pm

Spanish:  Saturday - Preparation for Sacraments

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults:  If you are un-baptized, or baptized in another faith, or have lapsed from your Catholic faith, RCIA is for you.  Sessions are held on Thursday evenings 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Adult Confirmation:  Classes for Adults who have not celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation will begin in January, 2018.

If you need further information on any of the above programs please call Sister Mary or Lorena at (310) 833- 3541, ext 221, 222.
 

Confirmation

Confirmation sessions will be offered at the MSHS campus in 2017-2018.  This program is for those students entering the 10th grade and above.  The dates are as follows:

• Parent Meeting:  August 28th
• Student Meetings:  September 18th, October 2nd, October 16th, November 6th, November 27th, December 11th, January 8th, January 22nd, February 12th, February 26th, March 12th, April 14th, April 23rd.

Perpetual Adoration

Dear Mary Star Parishioners,
One of our champion adorers must, regretfully, give up his early Saturday morning hours of Adoration.  He has been such a faithful soul for more than fifteen years.  Hopefully, there is someone else out there in our Parish, filled with the same zeal for our Lord.  If you would care to come forward, the hours to be filled are:

Saturday  3-4 a.m.

“Always give thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”  Ephesians 5:20

Thank you for your consideration.  I can be reached at (310) 548-1693.  Barbara West / Coordinator
 

CREIGHTON MODEL FertilityCare SYSTEM

The CREIGHTON MODEL FertilityCare System (CrMS) is available to women who want to understand their menstrual and fertility cycles.  With a few minutes of daily observations and the NaProTRACKING of certain “biomarkers”, the CrMS provides a woman a greater insight into the function of her body.  Married couples can use this system to naturally plan their families and strengthen their relationships.  Using fertile days to achieve pregnancy and infertile days to avoid pregnancy, the CrMS is a safe and healthy alternative to artificial contraception, sterilization, and IVF/IUI that honors the dignity of life and love.  Working with our excellent network of CrMS medical consultants, we also provide comprehensive service to women who are dealing with a variety of reproductive health issues, including infertility.  Based on 30 years of scientific research and faithful to Pope Paul VI’s encyclical Humanae Vitae, the CrMS is not only highly reliable but also morally acceptable.  Free monthly CrMS Introductory Sessions are held every 3rd Tuesday at 7:30pm in the Parish Center.  To pre-register, please contact Marianne Dyogi, CFCP at (714) 803-4775 or msdyogi@gmail.com.  More information can be found at stellamarisfertilitycare.com.  Spread the good news that every woman deserves to know!

2017 MSHS Football Schedule

Mary Star Rosaries have arrived

Thank you for your patience.  The final shipment of customized Mary Star rosaries has arrived from Ghirelli Rosaries in Rome.  Both pre-ordered and pre-paid requests are in individual packages for pickup at the Mary Star Church Bookstore.  If paying by check please make out the check to Columbian Squires.  The Columbian Squires thank you for supporting their Pro-Life, Church and charitable activities for the upcoming 2017-18 year.
 

Fiesta News — 2017

Our 70th Annual Fiesta Queen and her Court.

From top left:  Tatiana Lopez, Annabel Madrigal, Julissa Perdomo, Lorenza D'Orio, Fr. Harrigan, our 2016 Former Fiesta Queen: Rose Amalfitano, and our new 2017 Fiesta Queen Gina Duhovic.

 For more Fiesta info please click on this link.

Main Raffle Prize Winners

Grand Prize:  $20,000 CASH - Michael Saluzzi
2nd Prize:  Princess Baja Cruise for 2 - Carla Duhovic
3rd Prize:  Las Vegas Trip for 2 - Julia Navarrette
4th Prize:  J.W. Marriott Desert Springs Getaway for 2 - Stephanie Licon
 

Pictures

Did you attend the 2017 Fiesta this past weekend?  Chances are Nick Vilicich took a picture of you having a great time!  You can search and order pictures by clicking on the following link: nicholasvilicich.exposuremanager.com

* Remember to add us on Instagram for latest news, events and most importantly pictures of our Parish and Community!  #MaryStarFiesta in all your pictures from this past weekend & add us @MaryStarSanPedro.
 

PreSchool News

Registration is now open for the 2017-2018 school year for 3-5 year olds who are fully pottie trained.  Our preschool program is year round, part– and full– time.  Come over and take a tour!  No appointments necessary!  We have a safe environment with qualified, caring teachers who instruct faith development and age appropriate handson activities in Creative Art, Kindergarten Readiness, Math Concepts, Science Exploration, Multicultural Exposure, Music/Movement Activities, Dramatic Play, Outdoor Activities and Character Development.  For more information about our preschool program, please call (310) 833-3541 Ext. 228 and ask for Beth Castagnola (Director), email at MaryStarPreschool@gmail.com or visit:  www.MaryStarElementary.com.
 

Fiesta 2017 News

Our 70th Annual Parish Fiesta this year will be on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday July 21, 22, 23, 2017.
Carnival Rides, Games of Chance, Food, Beverages, Nightly Dinners in the Parish Auditorium.
Great Grand Prize Raffles, a chance to win a New “2017” Car or $20,000 in $Cash$ (Winner’s Choice).
Also 3 Vacation Package Trips for 2 People.
Grand Prize tickets are only $1.00 each or a Book of 30 tickets for only $30.00.
Crowning of the 2017 Fiesta Queen will take place at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 23rd.
Bring the entire family for this special event.  Admission is Free!!!  For more Fiesta information please click on this link, or call (310) 833-3541 Ext. 203.
 

Fiesta Queen Candidates

From left to right, the 2017 fiesta queen candidates are Annabel Madrigal, Gina Duhovic, Lorenza D'Orio, Tatiana Lopez and Julissa Perdomo.
 

Gina Duhovic  
 

Parents:  Roseanne & Jerry Duhovic

Grandparents:  Darlene & Felix Duhovic; Marian & Joe Saluzzi

High School:  Mary Star of the Sea




 

Annabel Madrigal
 

Parents:  Jose & Celia Madrigal

High School:  Mary Star of the Sea






 

Lorenza "Zina" D'Orio  

Parents:   Deborah and John D'Orio

Grandparents:  Carmen and Daniel Garske; Late (Virginia and Nunzio) D'Orio; Rosalia D'Orio

High School:  San Pedro



 

Julissa Perdomo  

Parents:  Jose Perdomo & Haydee Valdovinos-Perdomo

Grandparents:  Maria Valdovinos & (The Late) Jose Luis Valdovinos

High School:  Peninsula




 

Tatiana Lopez


Parents:  Oscar Valenzuela and Angela Lopez-Valenzuela

Grandparent:  Linda Lopez

High School:  San Pedro
 




 

Mary Star High School Accepting Applications

The High School is now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 School Year.  Please visit www.marystarhigh.com or call 310-547-1138 for information and applications.

Through the MSHS Shadow Program, visitors can shadow freshman-level courses and several advanced courses.  Lunch will be provided.  Shadow Days are available by calling Mrs. Kelly Phillips at 310-547-1138.

 

Weekly Holy Hour

MARY STAR OF THE SEA CHURCH

WHEN: Every Wednesday
WHERE: In the Church
TIME: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
ROSARY WITH MEDITATION ON EACH MYSTERY
10 MIN. OF SILENT REFLECTION
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
5 MIN. OF SILENT REFLECTION
BENEDICTION

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
  At 6:00 PM every Wednesday there is a Holy Hour in the church.  It begins with exposition of The Blessed Sacrament.  Within the hour, there is a rosary with beautiful meditations, time for 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!
 

Evening Prayer Group

The Liturgy of the Hours is available at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, in the Church right before the 5:15 p.m. Mass.  Prayer is a Gift.  Let’s Open it up Together!  Please Join Us.  Your Current Evening Prayer Leaders are as follows: Monday - Rene Mardesich; Tuesday - Shelly Chin; Wednesday - Elfida Soto; Friday– Louise Garcia.

 
 

Tuesday Evening Prayer Group

You are invited to join us on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm. in the Parish Center Chapel.  We begin with praise and worship and continue with shared scripture and prayer for all those who are in need.  It is a wonderful time to come together to praise Jesus, for all he is doing in our lives!  "Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am in their midst" - Matt. 18 -  For information call the rectory (310)833-3541 or Louise Garcia at (310)831-9839.
 

By Your Side LA

As we conclude this season of Lent, we want to highlight By Your Side LA, a new ministry to offer healing to women and men affected by abortion.  By Your Side is a comprehensive, bilingual ministry that includes a beautiful website, professional call center, trained lay Merciful Companions, and referrals to healing resources including sacraments, retreats, support groups, bible studies, mental health professionals, and more.  We want to be by the side of each person journeying from pain following abortion to a new place of forgiveness and peace.  We hope you will come to know that you are created out of love and for love.  The abortion does not define you.  That you can build a life deserving of the amazing person you are.  We are here to listen.  And we will be by your side.  Visit ByYourSideLA.org for more information.



Al entrar en esta temporada de Cuaresma, queremos resaltar a un ministerio nuevo, Contigo LA brinda apoyo a mujeres y hombres afectados por el aborto para lograr una sanación interior.  Contigo LA es un Ministerio integral y bilingüe que incluye una hermosa página web, un centro de llamadas professional, Acompanates Misericordiosos (laicos capacitados).  Además brinda informes a medios de sanación:  sacramentos, retiros, grupos de apoyo, estudios bíblicos, acceso a profesionales de salud mental y mucho más.  Queremos acompañar a cada persona en su jornada, del sufrimiento a un lugar de perdón y paz después de un aborto.  Esperamos que llegues a saber que fuiste creado del amor para amar.  El aborto no te define.  Tu eres una persona extraordinaria y puedes crear una vida digna de ti.  Estamos aquí para escucharte, estamos contigo.  Para mayores informes visita ContigoLA.org.
 

Natural Family Planning

Have you ever thought about what unnatural birth control methods really do to your body?  To your marriage?  The Couple to Couple League has the answers and more.  Attend a short course and learn a natural method of family planning that is safe, effective, and morally acceptable.  Great for achieving as well as postponing pregnancy.  A new course starts February 25th.  For more information and registration contact Beth and Greg Gath at (562) 377-5877 or bethgath@gmail.com, or visit the Couple to Couple League's website www.ccli.org.  

Spiritual Experiences through Pilgrimages

Spiritual Director:  Rev. Joseph Parathanal, CMI

May 22 - June 5, 2017  WESTERN EUROPE:
Italy, France, Spain, & Portugal

Please click on the link to view the Western Europe tour flyer.

September 17-29, 2017  EASTERN EUROPE:
Russia, Estonia, Latvia, & Lithuania

Please click on the link to view the Eastern Europe tour flyer.

Turkey and Greece:  May 2018
Holy Land:  October 2018

For more information, contact Bernadette at BCORP1114@gmail.com, or call (323) 344-1548 or (323) 547-6618.

 

Daughters of Isabella Newsletter

The Daughters of Isabella August/September 2016 Newsletter has arrived.

Please click on this link to view the August/September Newsletter.





 

Families of Nazareth Faith Sharing Group

We will be starting again this Fall on Saturday, September 10th!

• Are you searching for a deeper relationship with God?
• Are you interested in developing your “interior” life?
• Do you want to better understand the Blessed Mother’s role in your faith journey?

Where:  Monsignor Gallagher Parish Center Chapel
When:  Saturday mornings from 9:00-10:00am
(Open to adults only, all are welcome)

“Everything that you experience is linked to the love of God who loves you, and to His desire for your good.”
Fr Tadeusz Dajczer, “The Gift of Faith”

For more information contact:  Holly Oldenburg at (310)729-3736
or
visit our website at:
www.familiesofnazareth.us
 

Fiesta News — 2016

Our 69th Annual Fiesta Queen and her Court.

From top left:  Virginia Martinez, Fr. Harrigan, Athena Mathos,
our 2015 Former Fiesta Queen Allison Castagnola, and our new
2016 Fiesta Queen Rose Amalfitano.

 For more Fiesta info please click on this link.

Mary Star Bookstore Needs Volunteers

Stella Maris Bookstore is looking for volunteers to sell on Sundays and Wednesdays.  Hours scheduled are 2 1/2 on Sunday or 2 3/4 on Wednesday once or twice a month.  Proceeds benefit Mary Star Elementary and High Schools.  If you are interested, please email the bookstore at stellamaris@marystar.org or call the bookstore at 310-519-8661; leave a message and we will call you.  Thank you, in advance, for your service.
 

Mary Star High School Principal Honored

On Thursday, March 31st Ms. Rita Dever, Principal of Mary Star of the Sea High School, was honored at the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s History Month Reception.  As one of five women celebrated that evening, she received several certificates of recognition including a Certificate of Congressional Recognition, California Legislative Assembly Certificate of Recognition, and State of California Senate Certificate of Recognition.




 

Mary Star High School Honored by the NFL

Mary Star of the Sea High School has been selected to the National Football League’s Super Bowl High School Honor Roll.  As part of the celebration for the 50th anniversary of the Super Bowl, the NFL is awarding high schools a commemorative Golden Football for every player or coach who was on an active Super Bowl roster.  Tim Wrightman, Class of 1978, presented the commemorative Golden Football to Mary Star of the Sea High School on Tuesday, January 19th.  Tim went on from MSHS to star at UCLA, where he played tight end.  He then played for the Chicago Bears when they won the Super Bowl in 1985.
 

Tim Wrightman presents a golden football to Principal Dever, Fr. Nicholas, and Fr. Harrigan.

Need Gift Cards?

Gift cards for a wide variety of merchants are available for purchase (fee-free!) outside the church on Sundays from 8:00am to 11:45am.

Please click on this link to view the MSHS Gift Card Merchant List.
 

Volunteers Needed!

Our Christian Care is in need of volunteers to hand out lunches on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11 am — 12:15 pm.  For more information or if you are interested in lending a helping hand, please contact either Rick or Pat at (310) 832-7913.



 

New Website Manager

Please note, we have a NEW 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.

(310) 519-8661
stellamaris@marystar.org

The Bookstore is located adjacent to the Parish Auditorium.

  
We honor Mary Star of the Sea Elementary & High School scrip! We also have a variety of great Catholic items, for more information,please click here.

Bookstore Announcements: 

• Lent related booklets and Stations of the Cross pamphlets are now available!

• ​You can volunteer in the parish for as little as 4 hours per month in the Stella Maris Bookstore. No experiece necessary; we will train you. It's a great opportunity to interact with fellow parishioners. Please see Mary Reynolds or Perry Di Massa or call the boostore at (310) 519-8661 for more information. Thank you for prayerfully considering this minsitry to our parish and schools. 

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

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.

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