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3rd Sunday of Advent December 13, 2015

PASTOR: Rev. Fr. M. Harrigan

ASSOCIATE PASTORS: Rev. Fr. Cassian Di Rocco and Rev. Fr. Kaspar Reddy Udumala CROATIAN MINISTRY: Rev. Fr. Ivan Gerovac

MARITIME MINISTRY: Rev. Fr. Freddie Chua

DEACON: William Garcia

NORBERTINE FATHERS: Serving our High School (310) 521-1930

MASS SCHEDULE Monday - Saturday: 8am & 5:15pm

Sunday: 7:30am, 9am, 12pm (English); 10:30am (Spanish); 1:30pm (Croatian);

5pm (Mass of the New Evangelization); 6:30pm (Italian)

Holy Days of Obligation 5:15pm evening before; Day of: 8am, 12pm, 5:15pm

Morning & Evening Prayer Monday - Friday 7:45am & 5pm

Reconciliation (Confessions) Thursday & Friday after 5:15pm mass; Saturday after 8am Mass and 4pm-5pm

870 W. 8th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Tel: (310) 833-3541 - Fax (310) 833-9254

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Dear Mary Star of the Sea Parishioners:

Rejoice, we are almost there. Today we celebrate Gaudete Sunday, below is an abbreviated article on the meaning of this special Sunday in Advent, I hope you enjoy it.

Have a Blessed Week.

Fr. Harrigan Pastor Why is one candle not like all the others? Advent and its counterpart, Lent, are seasons of penitence. On the Advent wreath, the three purple candles mark the preparation Christians undergo while awaiting the arrival of Christ on Earth. But, unlike our Lent, Advent is usually a happy season, full of food, parties, shopping, music and lights. In the retail world, Christmas begins right after Halloween and then kicks into overdrive on the day after Thanksgiving. Many people mirror this, barely putting away the leftover turkey before putting up every Christmas decoration they own. While this calendar is fine for secular society, it has nothing to do with the Child at the heart of the season. He won’t be here until Christmas Eve, and all the early bird sales in the world won’t speed that up. That’s why it’s traditional to refrain from putting the Christ Child into a Catholic church’s Nativity scene manger until the appointed moment. So, why do we need a reminder to rejoice on the Third Sunday of Advent, called Gaudete Sunday (Latin for “rejoice”) by lighting a rose-colored candle on our wreaths and having priests wear rose-colored vestments at Mass?

Because the happiness that comes from fun and friends and a full belly is not the same thing as Christian joy. During a Mass in May at Casa Santa Martha in Rome, Pope Francis talked about the difference between happiness and joy: “To be happy is good, yet joy is something more. It’s another thing, something which does not depend on external motivations, or on passing issues: it is more profound. It is a gift. “To be ‘happy at all moments, at all cost,’ can at the end turn into superficiality and shallowness. This leaves us without Christian wisdom, which makes us dumb, naïve, right? All is joy … no. Joy is something else; it is a gift from the Lord.” If joy is a gift from the Lord, then the Lord Himself is our first and greatest gift, and the only one that will never tarnish or break or fade. Gaudete – said “Gow-DAY-tay” – Sunday reminds us that the gift has not yet arrived, but it’s very near. It takes its name from the first word of the Introit, “Gaudete in Domino Semper,” which is Latin for the introduction of Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord always.”

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stellamaris@marystar.org (310) 519-8661 Store Hours:

Wed. 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sun. 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Announcements: We will be closed December 21, 2015 through January 2, 2016. Have a blessed Christmas and New Year! Advent & Christmas and My Saint My Hero items available.

Stella Maris Catholic Books & Gift Store

We honor Mary Star of the Sea Elementary & High School Scrip!

A Message from our Perpetual Adoration Coordinator

We’d like to thank all those who have graciously and generously donated towards our Stained Glass Window Protection

project! Small windows cost $2,000 and larger windows cost $4,000 to keep safe. Whoever would like to donate in helping maintain our church stained glass windows safe for future generations, please contact Josephine Frka at (310) 833-3541.

Stained Glass Window Protection

Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father UNIVERSAL: Experiencing God’s Mercy: That all may experience the mercy of God, who never tires of forgiving. EVANGELIZATION: Families: That families, especially those who suffer, may find in the birth of Jesus a sign of certain hope.

O, COME LET US ADORE HIM…Two hours filled! Three to go! It takes 168 people a week to BE with our Lord in our Most Holy Perpetual Adoration Chapel. We need more people to step forward and join us in this powerful prayer practice. It is a privilege to have access to such prayer 24/7, but it doesn’t happen on its own. “Those who are generous and willing to make a sacrifice by taking one of the more

difficult hours are the ones who bring down God’s blessings upon Earth.” - Apostolate for Perpetual Adoration

Listed below are the hours that need to be filled: Saturday Night 11 p.m. - Midnight Sunday Morning 3-4 a.m., 4-5 a.m.

Please contact me anytime, if interested. 310-548-1693 Barbara West - Coordinator

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*Names stay on the sick list for 3 weeks, if you would like them to continue please call the parish office to have the name added again. Please notify us of any changes.

Lectors Needed Mary Star Lectors are needed to lead the

5:00 Magnificat “English” Evening Prayer. We have openings Tuesday - Friday

20 minutes—1 evening per week. Singing is optional—guidance available

Please share your gift and share the power of prayer. For more information contact:

Michelle Downes (310) 833-3541 ext. 200 Thank you and God Bless!

In Memoriam

John Sharp

Advent Penance Services

7:30pm Monday - December 14, 2015 - Mary Star of the Sea

7:00pm Tuesday - December 15, 2015 - St. Margaret Mary

7:30pm Wednesday - December 16, 2015 - Holy Trinity

7:30pm Monday - December 21, 2015 - St. John Fisher

Augie Amalfitano Mary Amalfitano

Richard Anderson Liz Avila Pete Avila

Raymond Avila Jerry Chavez Juan Chavez

Michael Chavez

Cynthia D’Acquisto Zorica Dragovich

Nancy Hall Della Marie Lucero Ann Marie Miller

Rose Regan Katrina Semones Mary Lou Sweida

Dustin Varela

Please pray for all of the sick in our community, that they may find healing and comfort in Christ, especially:

Prayers for the Sick

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 Sacraments in Holy Hour of prayer.”

~Blessed Mother Teresa. Every Wednesday there is a Holy Hour in the church from 6-7 pm. Within the hour, there is a rosary with beautiful reflections, time for silent reflection, and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, concluding with Benediction. Please come and spend 1 hour with Jesus. This is a special time of abundant blessings for all!

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Join Sr. Loretto for Lectio Divina the first Tuesday of every month 9 a.m.—10 a.m. in the Convent Chapel. Lectio Divina is the reflective praying of Scripture. All are welcome. For those unable to attend Sunday Mass, Heart of the Nation offers a television Mass at 9 a.m. on Channel 19 for beach cities in Time Warner Cable.

Lectio Divina

Pechanga Casino Bus Trip Help support MSHS Girls' Basketball Saturday, February 13th Bus leaves @ 7:30 a.m. sharp & returns approximately 5p.m. 6 hours of gambling Cost: $25.00/person (Joseph's Bakery for ride over) Pick-up will be at Mary Star High School 2500 N. Taper Avenue For more information call Gina Ponce De Leon (310) 989-9427

I.C.F. “Crown Princess” Coastal Cruise Come join your friends and I.C.F. members on a memorable 7 days cruise up the California Coast on April 23-30, 2016. Sail round trip from San Pedro visiting San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego and Ensenada, Mexico. Prices per person based on double occupancy is $699.00 for inside cabin, $949.00 for ocean view and $1099.00 for balcony. Prices are per person plus additional taxes fee of $136.00. Book early to get the best available cabins. Booking and reservations required by December 21, 2015. Contact Maria Letizia Chaparro at 310-832-0140.

Our Lady wants all of her children to be dedicated to her. Please join us in praying the Holy Rosary for that intention every Sunday after the 10:30a.m. mass in front of the Peace monument on 8th Street. MARY STAR OF THE SEA PRAY FOR US!!

Nuestra Santisima Madre la Virgen Maria quiere que todos sus hijos nos consagremos a ella. Por favor vengan a rezar el Santo rosario con esa intencion, todos los domingos despues de la Misa de las 10:30 a.m. frente al monumento a la paz de la calle 8. MARIA ESTRELLA DEL MAR RUEGA POR NOSOTROS!!! For more information call (para mas informacion llame a): Elfida Soto: 310) 974-0768; ezotoe@yahoo.com

Rosary Gathering

The ladies of the Velike Gospe Society would like to thank all of the Mary Star parishioners and friends for supporting us for our annual “FALL BAKE SALE.” We appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you next year.

Velike Gospe Society I.C.F. Casino Trip The Italian Catholic Federation Branch #115 is planning a Turnaround Trip on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Pechanga Indian Casino. Price $23.00. I.C.F. members will receive $3.00 discount. Casino will give $5.00 that can be used for free play. Proceeds will be used towards seminarian support. For reservations call Pauline Iacono at 310-832-0563.

The Filipino Community of Mary Star requests the presence of all our parishioners at the 5:15pm mass on Saturday, December 19th, 2015 to help us celebrate the birth of Baby Jesus. Simbang Gabi, which literally means "Mass at dawn" has been celebrated for time immemorial and still continues to this day. We wish to remind all ethnic ministries to bring their banners before processing into the church. Please bring your friends and families and watch as we carry our "parols" to light the way into church. A reception will be held at the Parish Center immediately following the mass.

Simbang Gabi

Mary & Joseph Retreat Center

JUBILEE—YEAR OF MERCY-PILGRIMAGE IN ROME

Pope Francis announced the Holy Year of Mercy, which begins on December 8th, 2015. The Pope typically announces a jubilee every 25 years. The main focus of this Holy Year, is to evoke the concept of forgiveness. In this spirit St. Anthony Croatian Catholic Parish will organize a pilgrimage to Rome. Between March 31st and April 11th, 2016, under guidance of Fr. Goran Jovicic. During our pilgrimage in Rome we will participate on Saturday April 1st, at the conference about Divine Mercy, pilgrimage to the Holy Doors and at the Vespers with Pope Francis. The culmination of this event will be the Divine Mercy Sunday's celebrations with the Pope. During our trip we will be visiting the holy sights, and the tombs of the Apostles. Our next destination during our pilgrimage will be Assisi and/or Padre Pio's tomb in San Giovanni Rotondo. This a great opportunity for our spiritual growth and to know each other better. Our pilgrimage last year was an unforgettable life's experience! I would like to encourage our parishioners and all other brothers and sisters in faith who are interested to participate. Croatians and Italians could stay in their countries after our pilgrimage to visit their relatives. Registrations are at our Office (only Tuesdays and Thursdays) at 213 628 2938 and at: dongoran@gmail.com

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9th Annual Nativity Exhibit: “The Animals at the Stable” Sunday, December 6 to Monday, December 21 “Jesus our brother, kind & good, was humbly born in a stable rude. And the friendly beasts around Him stood, Jesus our brother, kind & good” From ‘The Friendly Beasts’, traditional carol Every year during our Nativity Exhibit we experience new and different ways to look at the celebration of the Birth. This year we are featuring the animals whose presence at the stable reminds all of their place in our World. From St. Francis' first celebration of the Christmas Mass with live animals and a manger for his altar to the English carol, The Friendly Beasts, both traditional and usual animals have populated nativity sets. Please join us this year for our annual exhibit and see what creatures come to the stable. Call in advance for hours, docent tours and field trip reservations. Donations requested for docent led tours. Make our exhibit a Christmas Tradition with friends and family. Admission is free - Our Christmas gift to you!

St. Michael’s Open House St. Michael's Prep School consistently ranks as one of the 57 best private high schools in the United States with SAT scores well above the national state standards.

Come find out about the admissions process, meet our Headmaster and enjoy a tour of our school.

Open House: Sunday, December 4th at 3:30 p.m. Entrance Test: Saturday, January 23rd at 8:00 a.m. (registration required)

St. Michael’s Prep School ● 19292 El Toro Road ● Silverado, CA 92676 ● 949-546-0637 ●

Southwestern District Meeting The Southwestern Disctrict of the Archdioceasan 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 WOMAN IS A MEMBER AND THERE ARE NO DUES. The next gathering will be on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1050 W. 163rd St., Gardena, CA 90274. The day begins at 9:30am and includes a speaker, mass, lunch and ends at 1:30pm. Charge for the day is $10.00 per person PREPAID. Make checks payable and mail to Gen Gorciak, 18221 Taylor Court, Torrance, CA 90504, before Thursday, January 21, 2016 deadline.

For information call Gen 310-327-4138

St. Gertrude Purgatory Prayer Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen.

Advent Prayer O Almighty God, gracious provider and giver of life, we anxiously await the celebration of your birth. Like the people of long ago, our ancestors in faith, we, too, are in need of light, in need of direction, in need of your

Word, to show us the way. Our busy lives and the consumerism that surrounds us make it difficult to recognize your kingdom and to hear your voice. Help us Lord, to focus on you. We pray that you hear our prayer in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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Join us for our LIFE NIGHTS on Sundays after the 5:00 PM Mass Upcoming Life Nights: ° Dec. 6 - Conformity ° Dec. 13 - Twas the Party Before Christmas ° Dec. 20 - No Life Night ° Dec. 27 - No Life Night For more information visit www.marystar.org Or please Contact George at the Youth Ministry office at 310-833-3541 x220

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THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT JOY is the theme of the readings for today. The prophet Zephaniah invites us to "shout for JOY ... to sing joyfully" because the Lord is in our midst. Even God is in a mode of rejoicing, celebrating with us as we prepare for the grand festival of Jesus' birth. Paul challenges us to REJOICE in the Lord always. Let us not let this

time of getting ready pass by. As we go about shopping, decorating, baking and preparing our home let us do so in a spirit of prayer. Let us take time to WAIT JOYFULLY, PONDER THE GREAT MYSTERY OF JESUS' BIRTH AND BEHOLD HIM IN WONDER. If you need information regarding any of our programs please call Sister Mary or Lorena at 310-833-3641 ext. 221, 222

A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

BAPTISMS We welcome infants and young children to the Sacrament of Baptism. Visit the Parish office for a Baptism Information Package and to schedule an appointment. We ask parents, when coming to register for

infant Baptism, to please bring the baby’s birth certificate. Please check our website for necessary documents and information to bring to your interview for scheduling a

Eastern Europe: (April 2016), Our Lady of Guadalupe: (June 2016),

India: (Sept. 2016) Spiritual Director: Fr. Joseph Parathanal For more information, contact Bernadette

at Church of the Beatitudes BCORP1114@hotmail.com on the Sea of Galilee or call (323) 344-1548 or (323) 547-6618

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MSHS News:

° MSHS Winter Sports Mass, Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale: The 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 13th includes the introduction of our Winter Sports teams. Please join us after Mass in the Parish Auditorium between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. for a tasty breakfast and bake sale. Tickets are $8 with proceeds benefitting the athletes of our high school.

° Interested in attending an awesome Catholic High School? Want to experience a vibrant academic, athletic, social and spiritual life during your high school years? All public, private and Catholic school interested students are invited to visit Mary Star of the Sea High School. Through the MSHS Shadow Program, all visitors will shadow freshman-level courses and several advanced courses. Lunch will be provided. Please contact MSHS Registrar, Mrs. Kelly Phillips, to schedule your Shadow Day today: (310)-547-1130; kphillips@marystarhigh.com.

° The High School is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 School Year. Please visit www.marystarhigh.com or call 310-547-1138 for information and applications. The application due date for incoming freshmen is Tuesday, January 19th in order to take the MSHS Placement Exam on Saturday, January 23rd.

° The first semester ends prior to the Christmas holiday with Finals on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, December 16-18. Periods 6 and 5 are on Wednesday, periods 4 and 3 on Thursday, and periods 2 and 1 on Friday. The main office will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on most days except the Holidays – please check the web site for operation times.

° Please support our Dollar-a-Day "Phone-A-Thon" endeavor which raises funds for the school. We heartily thank those who have participated in the past and hope more will join us this year. Students will meet each Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. in the faculty room to make phone calls asking potential donors to contribute to our "Dollar-A-Day" Development Drive. Parents interested in providing assistance can contact the Development Office: 310-833-3861 or development@marystarhigh.com. Thank you!

° Stay up to date with Mary Star of the Sea High School news and information at marystarhigh.com

Upcoming Events: ° Final Exams: December 16th, December 17th and December

18th. There is an 11:30 a.m. dismissal each day. On Friday, December 18th, the campus will close at 12 noon.

° Christian Care Giveaway Saturday December 19th. ° School will be on Christmas Break from December 21st –

January 10th.

Dear Parishioners,

Christmas Season, the vacation and all the anticipation that goes with the season is in the air. Students are preparing for next weeks’ Christmas Program, practicing for Las Posadas and trying to stay on track in the classroom.

This week we highlight our Schoolwide Learning Expectation: ° ACHIEVE OUR ACADEMIC GOALS

° In Science Class this week: ° 4th is studying composers and decomposers. They

will monitor a banana as it decomposes. ° 1st grade is studying solids, liquids and gases. They

will make ice-cream and observe how a liquid changes to a solid.

° 6th grade has created a booklet summarizing their knowledge of the earth’s changing topography. Each booklet defines and illustrates glaciers, erosion, waves, earthquakes and the many forces that sculpt our planet.

° 5th grade is conducting an experiment on how food moves through the digestive system.

SAVE THE DATE

Vegas Night 2016: Saturday January 16th Putting on the Ritz….The Roaring Twenties

° Do not miss out on your chance to attend this yearly event. Call the office and reserve your seat.

310-831-0875 God Bless You, Noreen Maricich Principal

Registration is now full & CLOSED for the 2015-2016. Registration is now OPEN for the 2016-2017 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 hands-on 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 @ MaryStarPreschool@gmail.com or visit: www.MaryStarElementary.com/page.php?p=46

Saturday, December 12, 2015 5:00 a.m.— Guadalupanos Mass 8:00 a.m.— In honor of Saint Lucy by Devotee 5:15 p.m.— Pasquale Di Bernardo by wife, Mary, and children † Sunday, December 13, 2015 7:30 a.m.— For All Parishioners of Mary Star 9:00 a.m.— For All Parishioners of Mary Star 10:30 a.m.— For All Parishioners of Mary Star 12:00 p.m.— Sime Buccaran by son and daughter † 1:30 p.m.— Slobodan Beros by Vinka and family † 5:00 p.m.— Luka Buda by wife and family † 6:30 p.m.— Luigi Sasso by mom and dad † Monday, December 14, 2015 8:00 a.m.— Gaetano Iacono by Mr. & Mrs. Frank Amalfitano † 5:15 p.m.— Virginia Walsh by family † Tuesday, December 15, 2015 8:00 a.m.— Yolando Chua by family † 5:15 p.m.— Tommy Iacono by Jane Broccolo † Wednesday, December 16, 2015 8:00 a.m.— Vinko and Koviljka Bozulic by sister, Anka, Mario Fizulich and family † 5:15 p.m.— Tommy Manino by Michael and Madelyn Walker † Thursday, December 17, 2015 8:00 a.m.— Brian Knez by mom † 5:15 p.m.— Anna Grimaldi by Giovan G. and Concetta Grimaldi † Friday, December 18, 2015 8:00 a.m.— Giovanna Vesco Buono by son, Giovanni Migliaccio † 5:15 p.m.— Elisabetta and Antonio Di Leva by Carl and Carmela † Saturday, December 19, 2015 8:00 a.m.— Joselito, Leynes and Joaquin Victoria Orquia by Teresita Lim † 5:15 p.m.— Filipino Community Simbang Gabi Sunday, December 20, 2015 7:30 a.m.— For All Parishioners of Mary Star 9:00 a.m.— For All Parishioners of Mary Star 10:30 a.m.— Resugio Gonzalez by family † 12:00 p.m.— Seyanu Adisa by Tito † 1:30 p.m.— Jaka, Duja and family by daughter and family † 5:00 p.m.— For All Parishioners of Mary Star † 6:30 p.m.— Michael Vuoso by Rosa Vuoso and family †

† = deceased

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Saturday, December 12, 2015 8:00 a.m.—Hispanic Group—Our Lady of Maria Guadalupe Celebration—Auditorium 8:45 a.m.—Family of Nazareth Movement—MGPC Chapel 9:00 a.m.—Religious Education—MSB 111-MSB 218 6:30 p.m.—Hispanic Group - Prayer and Praise - MSB 111/218 Sunday, December 13, 2015 8:00 a.m.—MSHS—Winter Sports Pancake Breakfast— Auditorium 1:30 p.m.—Spanish Classes—MSB 111 3:00 p.m.—English—Baptisms—Church Monday, December 14, 2015 7:00 p.m.—Adult Confirmation—MSB 111 7:00 p.m.—Guadalupano Group—MGPC Chapel 7:30 p.m.—Penance Service—Church Tuesday, December 15, 2015 6:30 p.m.—St. Vincent De Paul Meeting—MGPC R/R 7:00 p.m.—Knights of Columbus Officers Meeting—K of C 7:00 p.m.—Penance Service at St. Margaret Mary Church Wednesday, December 16, 2015 4:00 p.m.—Religious Education—MSB 111-MSB 218 5:00 p.m.—Cub Scout Pack—MSB 215-MSB 217 5:45 p.m.—Perpetual Adoration Devotion—Church 7:00 p.m.—Al Anon Meeting—MGPC Long Room 7:00 p.m.—Hispanic Group Meeting/Rehearsal -MSB 111/215 7:00 p.m.—Knights of Columbus Assembly Meeting—K of C 7:00 p.m.—MSSE—Christmas Program—Auditorium 7:30 p.m.—Penance Service at Holy Trinity Church Thursday, December 17, 2015 3:30 p.m.—Altar Serving Training—Church 6:00 p.m.—Croatian Cuisine—MGPC Kitchen 7:00 p.m.—Croatian School—MSB 216—MSB 218 7:00 p.m.—RCIA—K of C 7:00 p.m.—Bible Study (Fred Krause) - MGPC Chapel 7:00 p.m.—Hispanic Group—Bible Institute—MSB 111 7:30 p.m.—ICF General Meeting—MGPC Long Room Friday, December 18, 2015 9:00 a.m.—MSSE—Las Posadas—Church 4:00 p.m.—Hispanic Group—Christmas and movie—MSB 218 7:00 p.m.—Croatian Catholic Guild Rosary—MGPC Chapel Saturday, December 19, 2015 8:00 a.m.—Christian Care—Christmas Food Giveaway— MGPC Kitchen 8:45 a.m.—Family of Nazareth Movement—MGPC Chapel 9:00 a.m.—Religious Education—MSB 111-MSB 218 9:45 a.m.—Las Posadas—Parking Lot 5:15 p.m.—Simbang Gabi Celebration Mass—Church 6:15 p.m.—Simbang Gabi Reception—MGPC Long Room 6:30 p.m.—Hispanic Group - Prayer and Praise - MSB 111/218 Sunday, December 20, 2015 9:00 a.m.—RCIA Dismissal—MGPC Round Room

For a detailed map of our campus go to our website www.marystar.org and click on “About Our Church” All Parish events must be approved by Maria C. Palacios, the Parish Secretary, before they appear in the bulletin. To add or change an event please call Maria at (310) 833-3541 ext 201 or email her at office@marystar.org.

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Parish Office: (310) 833-3541 Fax: (310) 833-9254 office@marystar.org Business Administrator: Josephine Frka Ext: 205 Parish Secretary: Maria C. Palacios Ext. 201 Bulletin Editors: Sarah & Gino Di Leva Ext: 203 Bulletin Deadline: Saturday by 3 pm to bulletin@marystar.org Adult Initiation Sister Mary (310) 833-3541 Email: sistermary@marystar.org Christian Care (310) 548-1645 853 W. 7th St., San Pedro Maritime Ministry Fr. Freddie Chua Ext. 208 Mary Star of the Sea Elementary 717 S. Cabrillo Ave. San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 831-0875 Website: www.marystarelementary.com Principal: Noreen Maricich Youth Ministry & Confirmation George Vasquez Ext: 220 Email: youthministry@marystar.org

Mary Star of the Sea High School 2500 N. Taper Ave San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 547-1138 Website: www.marystarhigh.com Principal: Rita Dever Mary Star of the Sea High School Development Office (310) 833-3861 Email: development@marystarhigh.com Email: alumnirelations@marystarhigh.com Music Ministry Jelil Romano Ext: 224 Religious Education Sr. Mary J. Glynn , Lorena Gutierrez Ext: 221, 222 Email: religioused@marystar.org Sacristan & Altar Servers Nick Vilicich Ext: 225 St. Vincent de Paul Celia Bremer Ext: 223 Vocation Discernment Website: www.LAVocations.org (310) 833-3541 Email: office@marystar.org

Bible Study (mornings) Holly Oldenburg 310-547-3507 Gene Terrazas 310-548-0255 Croatian Catholic Family Guild Mario Juravich 310-547-3870 Croatian Choir Josip Mardesic 310-548-0450 Daughters of Isabella Olga Cruz 310-351-9535 Divine Mercy Group Madelyn Walker Virginia Pagan 310-872-8129 Environment Lu Barbieri 310-833-3541 Families of Nazareth Holly Oldenburg 310-547-3507 Fiesta Committee Neal DiBernardo 310-833-3541 ext. 203 fiesta@marystar.org

Filipino Community Danny Vinluan Eslava 424-210-4450 Guadalupanos Maricela Delgado 424-263-1358 Grupo de Oracion Amadeo Escobar 323-841-4497 Hispanic Group Jorge Malca 424-224-0071 Hospitality/Mary & Martha Josephine Frka 310-833-3541 Homebound Eucharistic Ministries Sister Ena Maguire, SJC 310-834-5431 Italian Catholic Federation Branch #115 Neal DiLeva 310-833-9444 Knights of Columbus Nick Vilicich 310-833-4537 KofC1740.org Lectors—Ministry of the Word Rainee Handley 310-567-5255 Rainee883@aol.com

Perpetual Adoration Barbara West 310-548-1693 Prayer Group Edna Gonzalez 310-548-5053 Respect Life Katie Clark 310-514-1493 St. Anne Altar Society Delight Hernandez 310-831-6214 St. Joseph Table Josephine Accetta 310-519-0289 San Pietro Society Grace Ciolino 310-548-8447 Club Trappetto Sal Cracchiolo 310-548-1228 Velike Gospe Society Dorothy Bonacich 310-521-8606 Virtus Nick Vilicich 310-833-3541 ext. 225