Welcome to our Parish
NOTHING TO FEAR
A rabbi was asked why God sends trials and
troubles into human lives. “Because God gets lonely
for his people” was the reply. There is some resonance
with this wisdom in today’s Gospel, as Jesus
makes his disciples get into a boat without him and
goes off alone while they venture into stormy waters.
Of course, neither Jews nor Christians believe
that the Almighty plays this sort of whimsical game
with them, but there is some truth in the statement
that we don’t turn to God for saving help until we’re
in a bind. Peter’s role today, as it is throughout the
New Testament, is to be a sign or to represent each
member of the church and the whole church. Our
story is the tale told about Peter’s faith today. What
can bolster our faith is that even when Christ calls
us to face bravely the tempests of life, if we are
walking through them with our eyes fixed on him in
faith, we have nothing to fear. Even when we falter
or sink, simply crying “Lord, save me!” is enough to
help us know the steady grasp of God’s hand. Then,
sheltered inside the walls of faith, the storms we endure
lose their power over us. - © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co..
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.
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles will offer a weekend
Junior High specialization course for Catechists
teaching in the 7th and 8th grades on Saturday
August 23rd and Sunday August 24th,
8:30am-5:00pm. The workshops will be held at Nativity
Catholic Church in Torrance. If you are volunteering
in our program and would be interested in
attending these workshops, please call the Rectory.
VOCATION RETREAT DAY for Young Women
Sunday, August 31, 9:00am-4:00pm, at the Nazareth
House, 3333 Manning Avenue in Los Angeles.
Please call: Sister Fintan (310)216-8170; or, Sister
Philomena (310)839-2361.
E-mail: vocations_naz@yahoo.com
RESPECT LIFE COUNCIL
Everyone is welcome to join us for our monthly Rachel Rosary in front of Our Lady’s Statue outside the Church, and also the monthly Respect Life Mass at 9:30am.
LEGION OF MARY
Meets every Wednesday, 8:45am, in the Jubilee Room. Everyone is welcome.
RCIA INQUIRY—Starts August 13th
Are you curious about Catholicism? Or, do you
know someone who is interested in the Catholic
Faith? As a Catholic community, it is our greatest
joy, as well as our mission, to continually welcome
new members. “Inquiry” is the first step in the fourstep
process of faith formation and education known
as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults—
RCIA. We encourage and invite interested individuals
to “come and see”. Inquiry classes begin August
13. We will meet for four consecutive Wednesdays
in the Jubilee Room from 7:00-8:30pm. If you are
interested, please call Earl Lovett at (562)439-3198
CHILDREN’S / YOUTH CHOIR
Grades 3 through 9. Parents and children/youth are
invited to meet in the Church Hall on Thursday, August
21 and 28, at 6:30pm, for Q & A, sign-up, and
singing. Contact: Julies @ Jwesty212@msn.com
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.
RCIA INQUIRY—Starts August 13th
Are you curious about Catholicism? Or, do you
know someone who is interested in the Catholic
Faith? As a Catholic community, it is our greatest
joy, as well as our mission, to continually welcome
new members. “Inquiry” is the first step in the fourstep
process of faith formation and education known
as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults—
RCIA. We encourage and invite interested individuals
to “come and see”. Inquiry classes begin August
13. We will meet for four consecutive Wednesdays
in the Jubilee Room from 7:00-8:30pm. If you are
interested, please call Earl Lovett at (562)439-3198.
CHILDREN’S / YOUTH CHOIR
Grades 3 through 9. Parents and children/youth are
invited to meet in the Church Hall on Thursday, August
21 and 28, at 6:30pm, for Q & A, sign-up, and
singing. Contact: Julies @ Jwesty212@msn.com
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. If you are interested please call:
John (626)484-8587.
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.
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles will offer a weekend
Junior High specialization course for Catechists
teaching in the 7th and 8th grades on Saturday
August 23rd and Sunday August 24th,
8:30am-5:00pm. The workshops will be held at Nativity
Catholic Church in Torrance. If you are volunteering
in our program and would be interested in
attending these workshops, please call the Rectory.
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.
VOCATION RETREAT DAY for Young Women
Sunday, August 31, 9:00am-4:00pm, at the Nazareth
House, 3333 Manning Avenue in Los Angeles.
Please call: Sister Fintan (310)216-8170; or, Sister
Philomena (310)839-2361.
E-mail: vocations_naz@yahoo.com
MEALS ON WHEELS
Please consider volunteering to help Meals on
Wheels deliver hot meals to ill, disabled, aged in our
local St. Bart’s area. Volunteers can help one morning a week or even one morning a month from
10:30am until about 11:45am, delivering in-home
nourishment. Please call Julie, (562)433-0232, for
more information.
CENTERING PRAYER - THE PRAYER OF SILENCE
Will be on vacation June 18th through August, so
please watch for the new Centering Prayer calendar
in September. Everyone is encouraged to practice
Centering Prayer (Christian Meditation) on a daily basis
for a period of 20 minutes (twice daily, if possible).“Make time for the quiet moments, as God whispers
and the world is loud.”
PARISH COMMUNITY GROUP: - SHARING OURSELVES
Our parishioner outreach service has been a longstanding mission of the Community Group and is still available to our parishioners. It is our mission to try to help home-bound or other parishioners who need assistance. Volunteers who want to assist and visit parishioners who require help are very much needed. If you would like to help or if you know of someone who needs assistance, contact: Linda Gager (562)433- 2985. Sponsored by our Parish Community Group.
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.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH MEETING
Every First and Third Tuesday of the month, 7:00pm, in the Jubilee Room. Subject: “Purpose Driven Life”. For information, please call Jim or Susan
(562)433-6137.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults):
For those interested
in Catholicism.“Inquiry” is the first step in this
four-step process and classes
will begin in August. Watch the
bulletin for future announcements about the starting
date. Also, sponsors will be needed. For more information
on RCIA, please call Earl Lovett (562)439-
3198.
LEGION OF MARY
Meets every Wednesday, 8:45am, in the Jubilee Room. Everyone is welcome.
