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5th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 7, 2016

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

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);

4:00pm (Italian) 5:15pm Mass of the New Evangelization

(Latin/English sung Mass);

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

Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm; Saturday 9am - 4pm; Closed Sundays

Parish Website: www.marystar.org - E-mail: office@marystar.org Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny: Parish Convent (310) 834-5431

Stella Maris Bookstore: (310) 519-8661

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Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule

8:00am - Mass + Ashes

9:00am - MSSE Mass + Ashes

12:15pm - Mass + Ashes

4:00pm - Prayer Service + Ashes

5:15pm - Mass + Ashes

7:00pm - Prayer Service + Ashes

*Please remember that we are called to fast and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, and to abstain from meat

(no fasting necessary) on Fridays during Lent.*

Dear Mary Star of the Sea Parishioners: As we come to the end of Catholic Schools week, we have so much to be grateful for here at Mary Star. As we continue our long and illustrious history of Catholic Education here in San Pedro, it is amazing to think how many young minds and souls have benefitted from both our excellent Elementary School and our High School. Not only helping to get young people into the finest institutions of higher learning, but more importantly helping them to get into heaven. As Pastor, I wish to thank all our dedicated Leadership, Board members, School Staff, families, volunteers, and especially the students themselves who make our tradition here at Mary Star so special. Below are some quotes from St. John Bosco who contributed so much to the formation of young people, a great model for us today. Have a Blessed Week. Fr. Harrigan Pastor 25 Inspiring Quotations From Saint John Bosco In honor of Saint John Bosco's feast day, here are twenty-five quotations from the priest and gifted teacher who was a father to the fatherless.

Without confidence and love, there can be no true education. If you want to be loved…you must love yourselves, and make your children feel that you love them. ***

My life experience has been that only the practice of religion can assure concord in families and the happiness of those who live in this valley of tears. ***

The school was not the end; it was rather the instrumental means for improving the way of life. ***

Be brave and try to detach your heart from worldly things. Do your utmost to banish darkness from your mind and come to understand what true, selfless piety is. Through confession, endeavor to purify your heart of anything which may still taint it. Enliven your faith, which is essential to understand and achieve piety. ***

If one is to do good, he must have a little courage, be ready for sacrifice, deal affably with all and never slight anybody. By following this method I have always had significant success, in fact, marvelous success. ***

All past persecutors of the Church are now no more, but the Church still lives on. The same fate awaits modern persecutors; they, too, will pass on, but the Church of Jesus Christ will always remain, for God has pledged His Word to protect Her and be with Her forever, until the end of time. ***

Act today in such a way that you need not blush tomorrow. ***

Your mortification should be your diligence in doing your duties and in putting up with the annoyances of others. ***

Do not put off till tomorrow the good you can do today. You may not have a tomorrow. ***

Guard your eyes since they are the windows through which sin enters the soul. ***

Let us strive to fare well in this life and in the next. ***

There are plenty of ways to practice mortification! Just patiently endure cold, heat, sickness, troubles, people, happenings, and so forth. ***

Do you want your companions to respect you? Always think well of everyone, and be ready to help others. Do this and you will be happy. ***

Servite Domino in laetitia! [Serve the Lord joyfully!] ***

If we want to have a good society, we must concentrate all our forces on the Christian education of the young. Experience has taught me that if we wish to sustain civil society then we should take good care of the young. ***

If young people are educated properly, we have moral order; if not, vice and disorder prevail. Religion alone can initiate and achieve a true education. ***

Remember that good confessions and good Communions are the first steps to a sound education. ***

Do you want Our Lord to give you many graces? Visit Him often. Do you want Him to give you few graces? Visit him seldom. Visits to the Blessed Sacrament are powerful and indispensable means of overcoming the attacks of the devil. Make frequent visits to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and the devil will be powerless against you. ***

Your reward in heaven will make up completely for all your pain and suffering. ***

This was the method that Jesus used with the apostles. He put up with their ignorance and roughness and even their infidelity. He treated sinners with a kindness and affection that caused some to be shocked, others to be scandalized and still others to hope for God’s mercy. And so He bade us to be gentle and humble of heart. ***

All for God and for His Glory. In whatever you do, think of the Glory of God as your main goal. ***

Everything and everyone is won by the sweetness of our words and works. ***

Every virtue in your soul is a precious ornament which makes you dear to God and to man. But holy purity, the queen of virtues, the angelic virtue, is a jewel so precious that those who possess it become like the angels of God in Heaven, even though clothed in mortal flesh. ***

Fly from bad companions as from the bite of a poisonous snake. If you keep good companions, I can assure you that you will one day rejoice with the blessed in Heaven; whereas if you keep with those who are bad, you will become bad yourself, and you will be in danger of losing your soul. ***

'Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God.' Therefore, according to the Gospel, any citizen can be a good Catholic – that is, side with Jesus Christ and the Pope, and do good to his fellow men – and at the same time side with Caesar, namely, observe the laws of the land, except when the rulers persecute religion or tyrannize the consciences and minds of citizens.

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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.

Bookstore will be closed on Wednesday, 2/10 & 2/17. Lent booklets and Way of the Cross pamphlets are 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. If you would like to donate in helping maintain our church stained glass windows for future generations, please contact Josephine Frka at (310) 833-3541. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Stained Glass Window Protection

Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father

UNIVERSAL: Care for Creation: That we may take good care of creation - a gift freely given - cultivating and protecting it for future generations.

EVANGELIZATION: Asia: That apportunities may increase for dialogue and encounter between the Christian faith and the peoples of Asia.

Only 4 more parishioners needed to fill the openings for our Perpetual Adoration Chapel. The times should be more convenient for many. “Prayer is a great good. Much greater benefits will flow on persons who speak with God, for prayer IS speaking with God.” - St.

John Chrysostom Listed below are the hours that remain to be filled: Friday Afternoon Noon - 1 p.m. Saturday Morning 9-10 a.m. Sunday Morning 7-8 a.m. and 10-11 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.

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

Prayers for the Sick

Lectio Divina 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 ScripJoin 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 on Time Warner Cable and Channel 56 on DIRECTV.

Did You Know? Help children through challenges by offering support instead of solutions Whether it’s a toddler being mean-spirited to a sibling or a teenager being self-involved and refusing to see the bigger picture, it can be tempting to try to fix their challenges. Under many circumstances, the attitude of trying to fix someone is often counter-productive. Instead of offering a solution to child facing a dilemma, do your best to listen, ask questions, encourage, empathize and pray. For a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Communication Tip No. 10: You Can’t Fix Them, But You Can …” email jvienna@la-archdiocese.org.

Thank you!

Thank you to the Croatian Catholic Family Guild for your donation of $4,000.00!

Mary star of the sea, pray for usMary star of the sea, pray for usMary star of the sea, pray for us In Memoriam

Tonka Perbanda

Newly Baptized

Aimee Grace Scozzaro

Marie Allen Tonko Bozanic Zorica Dragovich

Lydia Farria Mirjana Giaconi

Suzi Harrison George Hernandez

Lala Martinez Marijan Mijat

Mary Lou Sweida

Join the Guadalupanos Group INVITATION TO JOIN THE MARY STAR PARISH GUADALUPANOS GROUP/ INVITACION A SER PARTE DEL GRUPO GUADALUPANO DE LA PARROQUIA MARIA ESTRELLA DEL MAR. Please come on Sunday , February 14, 2016 after the Hispanic 10:30 am mass by the convent front yard/ Por favor vengan el domingo 14 de febrero, 2016 , al terminar la misa en espanol de las 10:30 am , en el patio frente al convento. Information/ Informacion: Elfida Soto. 310) 974-0768 ; Maricela Delgado: 424) 263-1358

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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. Laughlin Trip The Italian Catholic Federation Branch #115 is having a 3 nights 4 days trip to Laughlin, Nevada at the Aquarius Hotel and Casino on February 21-24, 2016. Price $165.00 per person double occupancy and $225.00 single occupancy. I.C.F. members will receive $5.00 discount. Please call Pauline Iacono for reservations at 310-832-0563.

St. Joseph Table Society is Celebrating its 43rd Annual Celebration!

This year the St. Joseph Table Society of Mary Star of the Sea will be celebrating its 43rd Annual celebration of honoring St. Joseph,

the Patron Saint of the Universal Church with four days of activities. Saturday: March 12, 2016 Viewing and blessing of the table after the

5:15 Mass in the parish auditorium Sunday: March 13, 2016 12 o’clock Mass

Festivities begin at 11:30 with a procession from the auditorium to church with the carrying of the statue, accompanied by its

members, church societies, Knights of Columbus, parish priests. The festivities continue after the mass back in the auditorium with

a traditional FREE “Poor Man’s Meal” consisting of pasta con fagioli (beans), fried calamari, salad and bread while being

entertained by the band. Cookies and other traditional Italian goodies will be available. ALL donations and proceeds help benefit our Parish and community. For the last 25 years scholarship awards

have been awarded to qualified students of Mary Star of the Sea High School, San Pedro High School, as well as seminary students.

I.C.F. BBQ Swordfish Dinner-Dance On Saturday, March 5, 2016 the Italian Catholic Federation Branch #115 will hold its Annual Fish Dinner-Dance in honor of San Giovan Giuseppe della Croce commemorating the 282nd anniversary of his death. The event will take place in the Mary Star of the Sea Church auditorium 870 West 8th Street, San Pedro. This is the I.C.F. major fundraiser for the year with most of the proceeds going to charities, seminarian education, scholarships and Mary Star of the Sea Church. Cocktails: 6:00 P.M., Dinner: 6:30 P.M., dancing to music of the “Tony Ciaramitaro Band” Menu includes: Antipasto, salad, linguine with clams, BBQ swordfish, shrimps, vegetable, rolls, butter, spumoni ice cream, coffee and wine. Donation: $40.00 per person. Assigned table seating. For reservations call Neal Di Leva 310-433-1044. Deadline is March 1, 2016.

Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus 12 Days: September 19 to 30, 2016 Under the Spiritual Direction of: Fr. Freddie Chua

Chaplain & Director of Maritime Ministry Mary Star of the Sea Parish, San Pedro, California

For More Information Contact: Theresa Sy • Tel: (562) 489-4907 • Email: t_csy@yahoo.com

Beng Panado • Tel: (562) 366-6065 • Email: bengpanado@yahoo.com

Called by the Spirit... A Once in a Lifetime Journey to The Holy Land

TOGETHER IN MISSION CAMPAIGN 2016 “Though We Are many We Are One”

Archbishop Gomez have sent out a letter to those who have generously given to the Together in Mission Campaign in the past. If you receive this letter, we ask you to respond generously, as you have in previous years.

Together in Mission provides financial support to 37 parishes and 56 schools. Without this assistance, these parishes and schools would likely have to shut down or sharply limit their operations.

We will solicit contributions for Together in Mission during Commitment Weekend, which will take place February 13-14. This year’s theme is “Though we are many we are One”. Archbishop Gomez is asking all of us to pray and reflect on how much we can pledge to this year’s campaign. Some questions that might help in our reflection: � How well do I carry out my duty as a Catholic to help those who are in need? � Do my contributions to the Church’s mission reflect how grateful I am to God for the gifts and blessings He has given me? � Do I understand that Together in Mission is the primary means for providing support to essential ministries, programs and services in the Archdiocese?

May God Bless you for your generous support of this year’s Together in Mission appeal.

Lenten Meals Please join your friends for the annual Lenten Meal Dinners every Friday beginning February 12 in the Auditorium after the 5:15 Mass. One of the societies or clubs at Mary Star will prepare and serve a simple meal in keeping with the season each week. There is no charge for the meal, but a free-will offering will be taken to benefit the many Christian Care outreach programs to the needy in our community. See you there!

Mary & Joseph Retreat Center Children’s Bureau Family Foster Care & Adoptions

Caring, Compassionate, Committed, Child-focused, Concerned and Comforting. Is this how you “C” yourself? Join Children’s Bureau to help children of all ages and their families in your community by becoming a Resource (foster and foster-adoptive) Parent. Each day, Children’s Bureau Resource Parents protect and nurture children; meet children’s developmental needs; support children’s relationships with their birth families; connect children with relationships intended to last a lifetime; and do this all as a member of a professional team. Discover if you have the willingness, ability and resources to take on the challenge! Call today or visit our website! We look forward to welcoming you to Children’s Bureau! Information Meeting Saturday, February 13 from 10am-12pm

Children’s Bureau 460 E. Carson Plaza Dr. Suite 122

Carson, CA 90746 800-730-3933 all4kids.org

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A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Valentine’s Day Couples Celebration Sunday, February 14, 5:00 to 8:30pm Come spend the evening of Valentine's Day with your beloved. Enjoy a candlelit dinner, rekindle your love and rejoice in the sacrament of your union. After dinner enjoy a concert by the St. George Choir. (See below.) Reservations are required for this event. Cost Per Couple: $130 ($120 if paid by February 9) Click here for online registration https://e-giving.org/Registration_v2.5/ViewEvent.asp?evntid=29494 The St. George College Choir from Weybridge, England Sunday, February 14, 7:00pm to 8:30pm St. George’s College in Weybridge, England, was established by the Josephite Community, a brother community of the Daughters of Mary and Joseph. The College Choir is comprised of pupils ages 11 to 18 and returns to the West Coast following a hugely successful tour in 2011. They will perform choral favorites, including spirituals and a cappella numbers. Reception to follow the concert. Cost: $20 per person Click here for online registration https://e-giving.org/Registration_v2.5/ViewEvent.asp?evntid=29465

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

Women’s Silent Retreat A women's silent retreat will be held at the Sacred Heart Retreat House in Alhambra on the weekend of Feb 12-14, 2016. The Carmelite Sisters are wonderful and the setting is beautiful. Rev. Bonaventure Rummell, CFR will give the retreat. Meals are included. For information and reservations please call: Patricia Cervantes at(310) 519-1045 or Sacred Heart Retreat House (626) 289-1353 ext.204

Natural Family Planning Want to learn the secret to living your marriage sacrament freely, totally, faithfully and fruitfully? Come learn Natural Family Planning; it’s highly effective and can do wonders for your relationship. A new class series starts January 30th. To learn more visit www.ccli.org or contact Greg and Beth Gath at bethandgreg@verizon.net or 562-377-5877.

A post-abortion bible study February 2016 Location and Time TBD Contact Susan Lofy at suelofy@gmail.com Phone: 310-320-8976

Forgiven and Set Free

The Healing Journey into God’s Merciful Love Topics: Holiness is a Merciful Heart - in the Likeness of God Purgatory is Mercy from Start, to Union with the Trinity Praying for the Deceased, a Forgotten Work of Mercy What We Learn from Experiences with Holy Souls Day includes Mass & Special Prayer for the Deceased With: Fr. Doug Lorig, Pastor, St. Maria Goretti, Scottsdale, AZ and Dominic Berardino, SCRC President, Catholic lay-leader, author & teacher.

When: Saturday February 20th, 2016 from 10am-5:30pm Where: Santa Teresita (Madonna Hall) 819 Buena Vista St., Duarte, CA 91010

Info: Registration: $40 To register or for more information call or visit: SCRC (818) 771-1361, scrc.org or contact spirit@scrc.org SCRC—Southern California Renewal Communities Thank you & God Bless!

A Carmelite pilgrimage w/Father Paul Koenig, OCD

April 13 - 26, 2016 (The Jubilee Year of Mercy) Travel to Poland & Italy in the steps of St. John Paul II, the great "Mercy Pope"! For more information Contact: Louisa Day (323)360-5186 or Jack Day (323)722-9339 Caroline Syversen (800) 334-5425 website: http://www.syversentouring.com/carmel

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Have you heard the good news about Marriage? Experience a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! Jesus came into the world to bring the good news, to proclaim liberty, give the recovery of sight, and free the oppressed. Let Him

proclaim the good news to you in your marriage! Allow the Lord to strengthen, renew, and rekindle your marriage sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on April 2-3, 2016. Apply Online at www.ilovemyspouse.net or contact Sarah and Jacob Flores at 562-923-7335 or Ginny & Boon Hazboun at 562-861-7562 for more details.

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Join us for our LIFE NIGHTS on Sundays at 6:30 PM after the 5:15 PM Mass

Upcoming Life Nights:

Feb. 7 - Super Sunday

Feb. 14 - Dead Theologians Society and Homework Help Night

Feb. 21 - Movie Night

Feb. 28 - Dead Theologians Society and Homework Help Night

Attention: All Year 2 and Year 1 Confirmation Parents, Sponsors, and Candidates As of Sunday January 17, all Sunday Year 1&2 session meeting start times will move from 3:00pm to 3:15pm. This change in meeting time will allow our Candidates to continue attending the Mass together following their session. The new 5:15pm Mass is expected to end at 6:15pm approximately. Our Sunday Life Nights/youth meetings following Mass will begin at their normal start time of 6:30pm. New Bible Night! - We are pleased to announce that starting Tuesday January 26, 2016 we will be offering a weekly teen Bible Study that will meet at 7pm-8pm on Tuesdays. This new youth ministry meeting will be open to all high school aged teens. If you are interested in attending or for more information please call George 310-833-3541x220. Bring Your Own Bible! (or you can use one of ours!) And bring a friend!Upcoming Weekend LIFE TEEN Retreat Feb. 19-21, 2016 is open to all high school aged teens (so bring a friend). To register or for more information call George.

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RETREAT FOR FIRST RECONCILIATION: Thank you to all our parents and children who responded to our invitation to spend time together to prepare for First Reconciliation by attending the retreat on Saturday, February 6. ADULT FAITH FORMATION: The next session will take place on Tuesday February 16 in Church at 7:00 pm. FIRST CONFESSION: will take place on Saturday March 5 at 10:00 am. Thank you to all who help us to recycle so that we can purchase resources for the children. If you need information regarding any of our programs please call Sister Mary or Lorena at 310-833-3641 ext. 221, 222

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 Baptism. Thank you.

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MSHS News: ° Monday, February 15 – No School! The

campus is closed in honor of Presidents’ Day.

° The MSHS Student Body will celebrate

Ash Wednesday on February 10th with Mass and Ashes at 8:30 a.m. This is a day of Fasting and Abstinence. During Lent, the students will also host Stations of the Cross on Fridays after instruction.

° Progress Reports are available to Parents through

PowerSchool on Friday February 12th. This is the first Progress Report of the second semester. Parents are encouraged to view the report and attend Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, February 17th starting at 6:30p.m.

° The Mary Star Parish Committee is looking for high school

age students to participate in the 2016 Mary Star Parish Fiesta. Each candidate will receive special prizes, gifts and Christian Service Hours. This is an excellent way for you to raise money for the parish by selling main raffle tickets, participating in bake sales, and other fund raisers. If you are interested please contact Margie DiBernardo in the MSHS main office. Deadline to enter the contest is April 15th. The 2016 Mary Star Parish Fiesta will take place Friday, July 15; Saturday, July 16; and Sunday July 17.

° The Dollar-a-Day "Phone-A-Thon" is back! Please support

this important endeavor to raise 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!

° 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. Shadow Days are available by calling Mrs. Kelly Phillips at 310-547-1138.

° Donations to Mary Star of the Sea High School can be made

also through Memorial Pledges in lieu of flowers. Pay tribute to someone special and their living faith in God with a donation to Mary Star of the Sea High School. Donations can be made online at www.marystarhigh.com or via envelopes can be found by the entrances of the Church.

° Stay up to date with Mary Star of the Sea High School news

and information at marystarhigh.com Upcoming Events:

Ash Wednesday on February 10th Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, February 17th

CHOOSING A SCHOOL IS A MAJOR DECISION ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THE BEST IN

EDUCATION FOR YOUR CHILD?

WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN A SCHOOL THAT OFFERS: ° CHALLENGING, RIGOROUS ACADEMICS ° A PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ° A FULL SCIENCE LAB ° LAP TOPS FOR JUNIOR HIGH ° SMARTBOARDS IN THE CLASSROOMS ° A DEDICATED ART ROOM ° COMPETITIVE AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS INCLUDING

FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL AND CHEER? ° MORNING AND AFTER SCHOOL DAY CARE ° WEEKLY HOMEWORK PROGRAM AND AFTER SCHOOL

TUTORING ° INSIDE GYM FOR PE CLASSES AND AFTER SCHOOL

SPORTS? ° AIDES IN KINDERGARTEN AND 1ST GRADE CLASSES TO

INSURE ONE ON ONE ATTENTION? ° AN ATMOSPHERE WHERE PRAYER, VALUES, AND

SERVICE ARE EXPERIENCED AND MODELED?

Registration is open for the 2016-2017 School Year

Visit Preschool through 8th Grade Call for your personal tour 310.831.0875

Visit marystarelementary.com

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, February 6, 2016 8:00 a.m.— Bartol Fistonich by wife and family † 5:15 p.m.— Zorka and Bob Dragovich by daughter, Maria Dragovich † Sunday, February 7, 2016 7:30 a.m.— George Dragich and Shirley Hall Dragich by children and grandchildren † 9:00 a.m.— For All Parishioners of Mary Star 10:30 a.m.— For All Parishioners of Mary Star 12:00 p.m.— Giuseppe Cracchiolo by Frank and Mary Ann Valenza † 1:30 p.m.— Anton Fiamengo by Anna Bozan † 4:00 p.m.— Rosario Boccanfuso by wife and family † 5:15 p.m.— Maria and Domenico Accetta by daughter and family † Monday, February 8, 2016 8:00 a.m.— Anna and Giovan G Amalfitano by Frank and Luna Amalfitano † 5:15 p.m.— Salvatore, Paulina and Salvatore by Russo and family † Tuesday, February 9, 2016 8:00 a.m.— Georgiana Simeoni by Velike Gospe Society † 5:15 p.m.— Pasko, Rozarija Skifie by daughter, Mira, and children † Wednesday, February 10, 2016 8:00 a.m.— Mass + Ashes 9:00 a.m.— MSSE Mass and For All Parishioners of Mary Star + Ashes 12:15 p.m.— Liturgy of the Word + Ashes 4:00 p.m.— Religious Education Mass + Ashes 5:15 p.m.— Mass + Ashes 7:00 p.m.— Prayer Service + Ashes Thursday, February 11, 2016 8:00 a.m.— Libera Colonna by Members of the Italian Catholic Federation † 5:15 p.m.— Emily Iacono by Gwen and Ed Rozeski † Friday, February 12, 2016 8:00 a.m.— Laura Furtado by Beverly Zajicek † 5:15 p.m.— Filippo Galletti by his children, Cosimo, Angela, and Maria Grazia † Saturday, February 13, 2016 8:00 a.m.— Mate and Virginia Fistonich by sister-in-law and family † 5:15 p.m.— Kuzma Mijat by Katia † Sunday, February 14, 2016 7:30 a.m.— Joey Amalfitano by mom, dad and sisters † 9:00 a.m.— For All Parishioners of Mary Star 10:30 a.m.— Joe Lauro by wife and family † 12:00 p.m.— Guillermina Qiroz by the Qiroz Family † 1:30 p.m.— Mate and Zvonimir by family † 4:00 p.m.— Joseph Domicoli by wife and daughters † 5:15 p.m.— Mena Medalla Hernandez by Mimi Cabanban †

† = deceased

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Saturday, February 6, 2016 8:00 a.m.—First Penance Retreat—Auditorium 8:45 a.m.—Family of Nazareth Movement—MGPC Chapel 9:00 a.m.—Religious Education—MSB 111-218 6:30 p.m.—Hispanic Group - Prayer and Praise - MSB 111/218 Sunday, February 7, 2016 8:30 a.m.—St. Vincent de Paul Poetry Reading—MGPC R/R 12:00 p.m.—MSSE—6th Grade Class Mass—Church 1:00 p.m.—Filipino Meeting—MGPC Long Room Monday, February 8, 2016 6:30 p.m.—Croatian Choir Practice—Church 7:00 p.m.—Adult Confirmation—MSB 111 7:00 p.m.—Guadalupano Group—MGPC Chapel 7:00 p.m.—St. Joseph Meeting—MGPC Long Room Tuesday, February 9, 2016 7:30 p.m.—Prayer Group—MGPC Chapel Wednesday, February 10, 2016 8:00 a.m.—Mass with Ashes—Church 9:00 a.m.—MSSE—Mass with Ashes—Church 12:00 p.m.—Mass with Ashes—Church 3:00 p.m.—Divine Mercy Chaplet—Church 4:00 p.m.—Prayer service with Ashes—Church 4:00 p.m.—Religious Education—MSB 111-218 5:00 p.m.—Cub Scout Pack—MSB 215-217 5:15 p.m.—Mass with Ashes—Church 5:45 p.m.—Perpetual Adoration Devotion—Church 6:00 p.m.—Holy Hour—Church 7:00 p.m.—Prayer Service with Ashes 7:00 p.m.—Al– Anon Meeting—MGPC Round Room 7:00 p.m.—Hispanic Group Meeting/Rehearsal -MSB 111/215 Thursday, February 11, 2016 9:00 a.m.—Bible Study—MGPC Round Room 3:00 p.m.—Divine Mercy Chaplet—Church 6:00 p.m.—Croatian Cuisine—MGPC Kitchen 6:30 p.m.—Finance Meeting—Finance Committee 7:00 p.m.—Croatian School—MSB 216—MSB 218 7:00 p.m.—Hispanic Group—Bible Institute—MSB 111 7:00 p.m.—RCIA—K of C 7:30 p.m.—I.C.F. Meeting—MGPC Long Room Friday, February 12, 2016 12:00 p.m.—MSSE—Stations of the Cross—Church 3:00 p.m.—Divine Mercy Chaplet—Church 3:00 p.m.—Christian Care—Lenten Meals—Auditorium 7:00 p.m.—Croatian Catholic Guild—Rosary—MGPC Chapel Saturday, February 13, 2016 8:45 a.m.—Family of Nazareth Movement—MGPC Chapel 9:00 a.m.—Religious Education—MSB 111-218 4:00 p.m.—Filipino - Valentine’s Dinner Dance—Auditorium 5:30 p.m.—Rite of Sending/Dismissal—MGPC Round Room 6:30 p.m.—Hispanic Group - Prayer and Praise - MSB 111/218 Sunday, February 14, 2016 8:00 a.m.—Daughters of Isabella—Bake Sale—Church Patio 1:30 p.m.—Spanish Classes—MSB 111 1:45 p.m.—Croatian Family Guild—Stepinac Reception Dinner—Auditorium 3:00 p.m.—English—Baptisms—Church 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 Email: christiancare@marystar.org 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 Email: stvincentdepaul@marystar.org 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