GUITAR GROUP CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE
John Koss has been hired as the leader of a newly forming Guitar Group to be the music ministers at the 9:30 Mass twice a month. We are very eager to offer this more contemporary style of music to the parish. We are in need of instrumentalists, guitarists, singers, etc. who would like to be part of the music group. July rehearsals will be Tuesday, July 15th and 22nd, and Monday, July 28th, at 7:00pm in the Church. If you are interested please call: John (626)484-8587

GIVE IT A TRY! PRAY-AS-YOU-GO is a new initiative to provide daily prayer in MP3 format, for people travelling to and from work.

Dear Parishioners:
St. John Bosco said: “A thankful heart is a happy heart.” I am thankful for all your love and support the last 2 years. I have been nourished due to my ministry here at St. Bart’s. Blessings upon all of you.
Fr. Chinh

COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY
“Life “Changes” - Study of the Book of Acts. Every Thursday, 7:00pm, in the Jubilee Room. For more information, call: Patricia Goodman (562)434-7434.

SAVE THE DATE: Annual Parish Picnic
Saturday, September 13th, Marine Stadium. This is great fun for the whole family. Please plan to attend. Hosted by our Parish Community Group.

LEGION OF MARY
Meets every Wednesday, 8:45am, in the Jubilee Room. Everyone is welcome.

NEW LIFE BEGINNINGS
The Long Beach shelter for , especially on a Saturday, at their collectibles/thrift shop: Treasure Hunt Boutique at 2650 E. Broadway. Hours are 10-4, Tuesday through Saturday. If you have a few extra hours a week (or month) and are looking for something worthwhile and fun, call Christine Woznicki
(562)987-0216.

PARISH MINISTRY FAIR
Saturday and Sunday, October 4th and 5th, 2008, in the Social Hall after all Masses. There are more than 20 ministries and groups at St. Bartholomew. Each offers rewarding opportunities. Save the date and find out what’s going on—get involved and get to know other parishioners. For more information, please call Brian Archambault (562)208-8222.

NATIONAL NEEDS COLLECTION
This collection next weekend makes it possible to continue strengthening Catholic faith, values and education through The Catholic Communication Campaign’s television, radio and print messages; it helps support some of the poorest dioceses in the country; it enables the Black and Indian Home Mission to provide aid to some of the neediest African- American and Native American communities; it insures the highest standards of quality Catholic education through The Catholic University of America’s exceptional programs of scholarship, research, and service; and it strengthens the Church at home and helps to provide basic pastoral resources and services to needy ethnic communities in scattered and isolated areas through the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Envelopes can be found in the pews.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR IS COMING!!
This fall St. Barts will begin a Children’s Choir at the 9:30am Mass once a month. Children from grades 3rd thru 9th are invited to participate. For more information and to register, please contact Julie Westervelt (562)243-1286 or Jwesty212@msn.com.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
VOLUNTEERS are needed to teach 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades in our parish religious education program. Please call Director, Pat McGlynn, 562-494-8149, if you are interested.

PARISH OUTREACH
If you are a parishioner that would be able to take another parishioner to Church on Sundays and/or week-days, please call Linda Gager (562)433-2985.

CONFIRMATION
Wanted!! Enthusiastic, positive personality to work with the teens in our Confirmation Program. We are in need of a few good volunteers to round out our sensational team. We have a variety of flexible schedules to choose from. If you have an interest in sharing your Catholic Faith with our parish teens, then we want to hear from you. Contact Cindy Rodriguez (562)598-0519, or, rodsquad12@msn.com. You won’t be sorry!!

RCIA—CATECHISTS
Are you someone who looks for connections between God’s action and human life? Do you enjoy sharing your life and faith with others? Are you willing to grow in your own knowledge and understanding of Catholic teachings? These are essential qualities for a catechist. Catechists are teachers of religious education and ministers of the Word. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is assembling its catechetical team for this fall. A short training program is scheduled for late summer for adult RCIA catechists. For more information about these enriching and faithfilled ministries, please call Earl Lovett at 562-439-3198.

ST. BARTS MOTHERS GROUP
Meets every Tuesday,11:00am-1:00pm, at the Youth Center, 4545 E. Fourth. For information, please call Audrey Rogers (734)834-3849.

LEGION OF MARY: Meets every Wednesday, 8:45am, in the Jubilee Room. Everyone is welcome.

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