Mary Star of the Sea Parish

Fiesta Victory Dinner

For all the Fiesta Volunteers:  Elementary and High School parents, parish societies, parish groups, lay people, and MSSE & MSHS Students!  Please plan to attend the post-Fiesta 2017 Victory Dinner Meeting on Thursday, July 27th.  All volunteers are also invited to attend the 5:15 pm Mass in the Church.  Dinner and meeting will be at 6:15 pm in the Parish Auditorium.  Please note:  Volunteers, please save your fiesta badge, this will be your entrance ticket into the dinner.  Thank you for working the 70th Annual Parish Fiesta!

 

Mary Star Elementary and High School Parents

If you would like to get some post-Fiesta service hours, we are looking for parents to volunteer to serve the "Fiesta Victory Dinner/Meeting".  The event is Thursday, July 27th in the Parish Auditorium.  If you are interested, please contact the Mary Star Fiesta Office at (310)833-3541 ext. 203. by Wednesday, July 26th.  Thank you in advance for your volunteer help to Mary Star of the Sea Parish.

 

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.
 

Feast of St. John Joseph of the Cross

The Italian Catholic Federation (I.C.F.) Branch #115 will celebrate its 63rd anniversary and the 363rd anniversary of the birth of Saint John Joseph of the Cross.  The three-day festivities “Triduum” will start on Thursday and Friday August 17th and 18th, 2017 at 5:15 p.m. Mass and recital of the “Coroncina”.  On Saturday, August 19th at 9:00 a.m. Solemn High Mass will be celebrated, and a procession with the statue of Saint John Joseph of the Cross.  After mass, the procession will exit the church and march on the church grounds, stopping at the Blessed Mother’s Grotto, then proceed to the auditorium for refreshments.  Later that evening join us celebrating the 63rd anniversary of the I.C.F. Branch #115 with a Dinner-Dance in the auditorium.
Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m.  Price $35.00.  Menu includes:  antipasto, salad, pasta, prime rib with vegetables and potatoes, rolls and butter, spumoni ice cream, coffee and wine.  Music by “Tony Ciaramitaro Band”.  For reservations call Neal Di Leva at 310-433-1044.  Deadline is August 13, 2017.
 

Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima
Archdiocese of Los Angeles

The Blue Army Pilgrim Virgin Of Our Lady of Fatima is coming to:
Mary Star of the Sea Church
870 W. 8th Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
August 28 – August 31, 2017

Our Lady of Fatima
1917-2017

Pope Francis has granted a Plenary Indulgence for the 100th Fatima Anniversary for the faithful who will pray with devotion before any statue of Our Lady of Fatima, go to confession, and receive the Holy Eucharist.  For more information on the Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima, go to www.bluearmyla.org.
 

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
 




 

Perpetual Adoration

Dear Mary Star Parishioners,
I suddenly have two hours OPEN on Sunday & Monday for the Perpetual Adoration Chapel.  These are permanent hours.  If any of you can find it in your hearts to add an hour of devotion on the Lord’s day or find a friend to become newly acquainted with the Blessed Sacrament, I would be most appreciative.
Please help out if you can or pass the word on to others.

Sunday Morning  10-11 a.m.
Monday Morning  8-9 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
 

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.

 

Mary Star Rosaries

Pre-Order opportunity - Mary Star of the Sea custom designed rosaries from Italy, in antique bronze and antique silver, with cobalt blue glass beads.  The rosaries replicate our crucifix by the baptismal font, Mary atop our steeple, and our school's motto and logo.  Delivery is in early May.  Sample rosaries are on display in the bookstore, where you can leave your order form.
Please click on this link to view the order form.
 

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.
 

Mary Star Elementary School Open House

Mary Star Elementary School is having their annual Open House on Sunday, February 26th from 9am to 1pm.

Please click on this link to view the flyer.


 

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.

 

Under the Mantle of the Mediatrix

Young Adult Group (Ages 18-30)
 

At Heart:
We are a young adult group centered on the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist and on the unshakeable foundation of Holy Scripture.  We strive to do all in Mary, by Mary, through Mary and for Mary, so that she may hand everything over to Jesus more perfectly than we ever could.  She is the Mediatrix of all graces, the pure vessel and the short -cut to Christ.  Protected under her Mantle, we are protected from the fierce attacks of the enemy and directly led into the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ.  Mary is the surest means of arriving at union with Jesus Christ.

Description:
The group meets Wednesdays from 7:00pm to 8:15pm at the Sisters’ Chapel of the Parish Center.  Each evening includes sound teaching on the Catholic faith, praise and worship, Bible study, and faith sharing.  We also sponsor event outings like dinner, hiking, backpacking, movies, sports etc.  Any questions please contact (text or call) Angela Sunjara at (424)368-1596.

Follow the Facebook Page for event reminders:
https://www.facebook.com/MMCYAGroup/  
 

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.





 

Thursday Morning Bible Study at Mary Star

We would like to invite you to join us as we begin again on September 8th our beautiful study of the Bible continue through Lectio Divina (an ancient form of prayer in the church) and discussion.  All are welcome!

Where:  Monsignor Gallagher Parish Center, Round Room*

When:  Thursday mornings, 9am – 11am*

For information, please contact:  Holly Oldenburg 310-729-3736; Gene Terrzas 310-548-0255.

*School Gate closes at 9am, please call us for parking and entrance information.

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.

https://e-giving.org/marystarofthesea