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MARY STAR OF THE SEA

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Fourth Sunday of Lent March 22, 2020

PASTOR: Fr. M. Harrigan ASSOCIATE PASTOR: Raymond Perez, O.Praem.

CROATIAN & ITALIAN MINISTRY: Fr. Ivan Gerovac, S.J. MARITIME MINISTRY: Fr. Raja Selvam

IN RESIDENCE: Fr. Diego Menniti

PERMANENT DEACON: Dn. John Salazar

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

870 W. 8th St., San Pedro, CA 90731 Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday: 9:00am - 4:00pm Parish Office Closed on Sundays. Tel: (310) 833-3541

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Dear Mary Star Parishioners: We are celebrating “Laetare" Sunday. Holy Mother Church gives us this wonderful time to remind us that Lent is almost over, that we are moving closer to Holy Week and the Easter Mysteries. So we should be joyful and rejoice in the Lord for Our Redemption is near at hand. Below is a continuation of some thoughts on the spiritual benefits of a good

confession written by a Parish priest. If we haven’t already, perhaps we can take advantage of this marvelous sacrament during the remainder of this holy season. Have a Blessed Week. Fr. Harrigan Pastor “We’re plowing our way through the season of Lent. For many of us, the only difference we notice about this season is the fish sandwiches that suddenly appear on restaurant menus. Yet this is a grace-filled season for those who try to live it well. It’s a season when we are invited to spend more time in prayer, to fast, and to give more generously to the poor. It’s a time when the services in our churches take on a more somber, simple feel. We, in a way, journey with Jesus in the desert before he begins his grueling ministry which culminates with the cross and his resurrection. When we live Lent well, we find ourselves to be better people at Easter, people less attached to the things of the world, people more generous to others, and who feel more regret for our sins. Here, I want to focus on that last item: regret for our sins. I realize many of the readers of this column are not Catholic, and they probably think it’s strange that Catholics “go to confession,” and tell their sins to priests. During Lent, in fact, Catholics do quite a lot of confessing. We get together by the hundreds to line up and speak aloud, in private, our misdeeds. As one who goes to confession often (yes, us priests go to confession just like everyone else), I can say that the practice is very comforting. Often there is a peace and serenity when leaving the confessional that can’t be found elsewhere. That’s because the Catholic Church understands God has given this sacrament as a conduit of his forgiveness. In a very real way, when we speak our sins aloud in the presence of the priest, it is to Jesus that we are telling our sins. And it is his power to forgive that we encounter in the confessional. Yet, even on a natural level, confession is a great tool for improving our lives. Take the example of gossip. If we have a bad habit of gossip, being required to periodically admit, out loud, that we are terrible gossips, and to reflect on how our words might have harmed someone, really will help us to leave that bad habit behind. Also on a natural level, when we’ve done something wrong, I think we feel some compulsion to admit it. Confession offers us a completely private forum to talk about these misdeeds. But even more important than that, we hear the priest speaking in the person of Jesus say “I absolve you from your sins,” and because it’s a sacrament of the Church, we trust that the words have real power to impart God’s mercy. We can see that this is real. Go into any Catholic Church and watch the people in line for confession. Having taken stock of their misdeeds, they often look nervous and embarrassed. Then watch people as they walk out of the confessional. If they’ve confessed well, they often walk out as if a huge load had been lifted from their shoulders. What, though, is the basis for this practice? When Jesus appeared to his disciples after the resurrection, John writes, he “said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.’ And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained’” (John 20:21-23). We also read, in the Letter of James,

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From The Pastor‘s Desk Continued... that presbyters (the priests) of the Church share in Jesus’ power of forgiveness (James 5:13-15) and that one is to “confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed” (James 5:16). In the First Letter of John, too, we read that “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just, to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:8-9).

The Catholic Church has always understood that “confess,” here refers to the Sacrament of Confession the Church still celebrates today. The Didache, which is a sort of early Christian “church manual,” probably written around the year 50 A.D., explains that “… every Lord’s day gather yourselves together and break bread and give thanksgiving after having confessed your transgressions, that your sacrifice may be pure.” Saint Basil of Caesarea, in the 4th Century, wrote that “It is necessary to confess our sins to those to whom the dispensation of God’s mysteries has been entrusted [the presbyters]. Those doing penance of old are found to have done it before the saints. It is written in the Gospel that they confessed their sins to John the Baptist; but in the Acts they confessed to the apostles, by whom also all were baptized.”

Lastly, Pope Francis once said that “The confessional is not a torture chamber, but the place in which the Lord’s mercy motivates us to do better.” Amen to that! May all of us Catholics seek God’s mercy in the confessionals during Lent. May all of our Protestant brethren, too, better understand what we Catholics do in confession, and may we all be better people when Easter arrives.”

Mass Schedule Weekdays: Monday-Friday:8:00a.m.& 5:15 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. Weekend: Saturday: 5:15 p.m. – Vigil Mass Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00a.m., 12:00p.m(English) 10:30 a.m. (Spanish) 1:30 p.m. (Croatian) 4:00 p.m. (Italian) 5:15 p.m. (English/Latin)

Holy Days of Obligation: 5:15 p.m. (Vigil); 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 5:15 p.m.

Reconciliation (Confessions): Thursday & Friday: After 5:15 p.m. Mass & Saturday: After 8:00 a.m. Mass & 4:00p.m-5:00pm Morning Prayer: Monday - Friday: 7:45a.m. Rosary: Monday - Friday: 7:20 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. First Saturday Devotion: 7:15 a.m.

All Parish, Federal & State Holidays, there will be only one Mass at 9:00 a.m.

Pope Francis’ Prayer to the Virgin Mary for Protection

O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick. At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith. You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need. We are certain that you will provide, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee, joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the Father’s will and to do what Jesus tells us: He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen. We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

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Archdiocese of Los Angeles 3424 Wilshire Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90010

From the Office of the Archbishop Jose H. Gomez

Archbishop of Los Angeles

Effective Immediately: March 17, 2020

LITURGICAL ACCOMODATIONS DURING THE SUSPENSION OF THE PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF MASS DUE TO COVID-19 HEALTH THREAT

The current public health emergency has brought about fears and anxiety in the hearts and minds of many people. However, it has also unified us as a people seeking the good for the other. In these trying times, faith is to be lived with reason, prudence, and wise judgment.

Therefore, in order to help priests perform their ministry with faith, prudence, and wise judgment, the Archbishop in consultation with the Auxiliary Bishops and the Council of Priests have established the following liturgical accommodations. These accommodations are to be followed until further notice. MASS

The public celebration of Mass has been suspended in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles effective March 17, 2020 until March 29, 2020, or otherwise extended.

Parishes are invited to inform their parishioners of opportunities to view the Mass via live stream. The weekday and Sunday Mass will be live streamed from the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angles via the LA Catholics Facebook page (facebook.com/lacatholics). For more information on additional Mass broadcasts on TV and radio, visit lacatholics.org/emergency.

Priests are reminded to encourage the faithful to keep the Lord’s Day holy. Some ways to do this include: reading the Gospels, praying with your families, and to joining yourself to the sacrifice of the Mass by making an act of spiritual communion. CONFESSION Parishes are asked to cancel all Lenten penance services. However, priests are asked to continue offering the Sacrament of Confessions will be offered @ 4:00pm on Saturdays

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From the Office of the Archbishop Jose H. Gomez Continued…….. Consider offering confessions in spaces other than small confessionals. Please observe good spacing between the penitent and priest, while at the same time observing privacy for the penitent. Those waiting for the priest are asked to observe “social distancing.”

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Priests are to attend to the needs of those who ask for the Anointing of the Sick. Priests attending to the needs of the sick are to observe all proper sanitary protocols and, if necessary, check-in with proper medical personnel before entering the room of the patient.

For the time being, sick calls and distribution of Holy Communion for the homebound are reserved to priests only.

Priests are asked to clean and refresh their oil stocks before visiting the sick.

BAPTISM

Unless an emergency, the celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism is to be postponed.

WEDDINGS

Weddings are limited to celebration of the Marriage Rite itself and must be limited to a total of 10 people, including ministers.

FUNERALS

Funerals may take place only in the form of “The Rite of Committal with Final

Commendation” (also known as the “graveside”). No Funeral Masses may be said. If desired by the family, a memorial Mass can be scheduled appropriately at a later date.

CONFIRMATIONS All Confirmations from now until Easter Sunday are postponed. The Office of the Confirming Prelate will contact parishes with Confirmations scheduled during the affected dates. Rescheduling will be handled at a later time.

HOLY WEEK

An announcement regarding the parish celebrations for Holy Week will be issued on or before Friday, March 27, 2020.

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“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” ~

Alan Watts This time last year, our Technology Integration

Program was delivering iPads to students in classrooms and providing teachers with professional development for App use and instructional design. Our MSSE Family was full of hope and excitement and grateful for the C3Ignite program from the L.A. Archdiocese.

Now, a year later, our students have been using the iPads to learn, communicate and create in their classes. While our goal was to integrate technology into our curriculum, to prepare our students for their future, we had no way of predicting that their skills would be called into action a year later. In a time of so much change, our students and staff are ready to move forward with the deployment of our Class2Cloud Online Education Program.

Starting each day with a video gathering of all K - 8 students and teachers online for morning prayers and announcements has given our Family a sense of normalcy and reassurance. Teachers have been working in their online classrooms creating engaging and rigorous lessons, just like they do in our normal classrooms. As we continue on this educational journey, we will face many challenges and learn by taking risks and trying new things. We are reminded in Deuteronomy, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” It is with this hope and faith that we find strength to continue to provide for our students.

We hope to resume classes on campus March 31. This means that our Open House for prospective and current families has been postponed to a date in April/May. If you have been thinking about joining our family, or know someone that has, please visit our website and call the office to schedule a phone appointment. Even now we are open to welcoming new families!

The Jog-a-Thon, one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, is still scheduled for April 3, however we will re-schedule if necessary. If you would like to donate and continue to support our school by investing in our new K-5 Social Studies curriculum, Science Lab supplies, or new desks and chairs, please visit https://www.marystarelementary.com/apps/form/JogaThon Thank you for your continued support and prayers for our MSSE Family. Know that we are praying for all of you as well. God Bless, Mr. Cordero

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HIGH SCHOOL

The effort to support our largest fundraiser of the year is full speed ahead! A Night of a Thousand Stars takes place on Saturday, May 2nd and raises money to benefit our academic and athletic programs and provides funds to support our tuition assistance giving. There are several ways to help us! ° Purchase OPPORTUNITY Tickets! RETURN

YOUR FULL SHEETS OF TICKETS AND MONEY BY MARCH 23rd (DEADLINE EXTENDED PAST STATED DEADLINE ON TICKETS) AND RECEIVE 2-for-1. Ticket prices are: $10 each / 3 for $20 / 10 for $50.

° DONATE AUCTION ITEMS! A Night of a Thousand Stars includes both a live and a silent auction. Please consider donating or helping us to acquire items such as sports tickets, vacation trips, wine tastings, time shares, antiques, artwork or gift baskets. Please deliver your auction items to the Main Office between 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on school days before March 31st.

° SPONSOR A TABLE! Opportunities are still available to sponsor a table at A Night of a Thousand Stars. For more information contact Jeanna Alves at 310-547-1138 or email questions to development@marystarhigh.com.

° ATTEND THE EVENT: Event tickets are $175 each or $1750 for a table. Please call the school (310) 547-1138 or email development@marystarhigh.com to request an invitation.

° VOLUNTEERS NEEDED everyday from Monday, April 27th - Sunday, May 3rd including the night of the event on Saturday, May 2nd. Mandatory Volunteer Meeting on Wednesday, April 22nd. Please contact Ms. Margie DiBernardo at 310-547-1137 if you are interested in volunteering.

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 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 main office to schedule your Shadow Day: (310)-547-1138; kphillips@marystarhigh.com. The next placement exam is on Saturday, March 28th, at 8:30 a.m. Please contact the main office at (310) 547-1138 to register and for more details.

The High School is now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 School Year. Please visit www.marystarhigh.com or call 310-547-1138 for information and applications.

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In today’s gospel Jesus and his disciples come across a blind man and they ask Jesus why he is blind. They wonder if the man has done

something wrong – or if his parents has – to make him born blind. And Jesus surprises them; he tells them that the man’s blindness is part of God’s plan. God has chosen this man to help people understand who Jesus was. So Jesus performs a miracle … he heals the man and he can SEE for the very first time. The man who has received his sight challenges the crowd who are shocked and the disbelieving Pharisees by saying: “Jesus opened the eyes of a person born blind. Can’t YOU see? It’s as plain as day. Why can’t YOU see? Jesus came from God. No one but God has the power to do what Jesus did.” The Pharisees refused to move out of their darkness and ignorance of the truth. By contrast the blind man saw Jesus and accepted him as the Messiah the LIGHT of the world, giving us all an example of receiving God with JOY and ENTHUSIASM. Am I willing to SEE how Jesus is present in my life? ADULT FAITH FORMATION on Tuesday March 17 at 7:00 pm in the church for parents who have children preparing for First Communion. The topic is LENT. All are wel-come.

RECYCLING: Thank you to all who help us to recycle so that we can purchase resources for the children.

If you need further information on any of the above programs please call Sister Mary or Jamie at 310-833-3541, ext. 221, 222.

Faith Formation

Did You Know? Sabia Usted? Early abuse identification is key

We can do our best to ensure that the children in our community are as safe as possible, and one critical way is to take immediate action at the first hint of improper behavior by an adult towards a child. Be familiar with ways in which perpetrators attempt to groom children, their parents, and church communities so that you can recognize and interrupt such behaviors promptly. Paying attention to changes in behavior, appetite, or demeanor in the children we know is also important as these cues may be reflective of a child’s distress. For more information, get a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Early Identification is Crucial” at https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/ Es muy importante reconocer el abuso a tiempo

Podemos hacer todo lo posible por asegurar que los niños de nuestra comunidad estén lo más seguros posible, y una manera importante de hacerlo es tomar acción inmediata en cuanto veamos o nos demos cuenta del primer indicio de una conducta inapropiada de un adulto hacia un niño. Familiarícese con las formas en que los perpetradores intentan acercarse a los niños, a sus padres, y a las comunidades eclesiásticas, para que usted pueda reconocer e interrumpir tales conductas a tiempo. Poner atención a los cambios de conducta, de apetito y del comportamiento de los niños que conocemos es importante también, ya que esas señales pueden reflejar la angustia del niño/a. Para más información, obtenga una copia del artículo de VIRTUS® “Early Identification is Crucial” (El reconocimiento temprano es crucial) en https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.

MSHS Continued… Mary Star High School Mobile App, Instagram and Facebook! Download the app today by going to Apple App Store or Google Play. Also, follow us on Instagram@marystarhighschool and Facebook@MaryStarHigh. Stay up to date with Mary Star of the Sea High School news and information at marystarhigh.com

Upcoming Events:

Fine Arts Night Wednesday, March 25th MSHS Confessions Friday, March 27th Stations of the Cross Friday, March 27th

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Parish Events

SATURDAY: 03-21-2020 8:00 a.m. Rev. Charles Tanquerey by Mary Star Staff † 5:15 p.m. Ezio, Velia, Hector, Mari, & Juan Jose Andreanelli by Carmen Andreanelli †

SUNDAY: 03-22-2020 7:30 a.m. Anton & Mateo Fiamengo by Elizabeth Ivcevic & Family † 9:00 a.m. For all Parishioners of Mary Star Living and Deceased 10:30a.m. Felipa Lozano by Son † 12:00p.m. Simeone Buccaran by Virya Robledo † 1:30 p.m. All Ivcevic Souls in Purgatory 4:00 p.m. Carlo Orlando by Wife Nicolina † 5:00 p.m. Marcelo Stame by Wife Olga †

MONDAY: 03-23-2020 8:00 a.m. Dennis Svorinich by Josephine & Family † NO MASS 5:15p.m COFIRMATION

TUESDAY: 03-24-2020 8:00 a.m. Tom & Simica Martinovic by Maria & Family † 5:15 p.m. Toribio Abarro Trevias by Kenneth B. Trevias †

WEDNESDAY: 03-25-2020 8:00 a.m. Aniello, Antonio, Rosario & Filippo Mattera by John Mattera † 5:15 p.m. Toma & Kata Glavan by Sister Nevenka †

THURSDAY: 03-26-2020 8:00 a.m. Rada Krslovic by Neda † 5:15 p.m. Francesco & Rosa Castania by Giambattista Perone & Linda †

FRIDAY: 03-27-2020 8:00 a.m. Ivo Mirkovic by Anka & Mario Fizulich & Family† 5:15 p.m. Pasko & Krsto Skific by Daughter Mira & GrandChildren † SATURDAY: 03-28-2020 8:00 a.m. Luigi & Amanziata Mazzella by Daughter & Family † 5:15 p.m. Marija & Antun Dabo by Dionizija Skunca † SUNDAY: 03-29-2020 7:30 a.m. For all Parishioners of Mary Star Living and Deceased 9:00 a.m. For all Parishioners of Mary Star Living and Deceased 10:30a.m. Felipa Lozano by Son † 12:00p.m. Lina Palma Galetti by Mother Sarah Galetti † 1:30 p.m. Severin Skunca by Wife Dionizija Skunca † 4:00 p.m. Giovanna, Francesco Scuderi by Angela & Salvatore † 5:00 p.m. Angelo & Mary Calise by Teresa Amalfitano† L=Living †=Deceased

Mass Intentions

SATURDAY: March 21st, 2020 NO EVENTS SUNDAY: March 22nd, 2020 NO EVENTS MONDAY:________________ March 23rd, 2020 NO EVENTS TUESDAY: March 24th, 2020 NO EVENTS WEDNESDAY: March 25th, 2020 NO EVENTS THURSDAY:____________ March 26th, 2020 NO EVENTS FRIDAY: March 27th, 2020 NO EVENTS SATURDAY:___________ March 28th, 2020 NO EVENTS SUNDAY: March 29th, 2020 NO EVENTS

March 22, 2020

Bible Study (Mornings) Mrs. Louise Garcia (310) 831-9839 Croatian Catholic Family Guild Mario Juravich (310) 547-3870 Croatian Choir Jack Kuljis (310) 514-1265 Daughters of Isabella Rita Marino (310) 625-5277 Divine Mercy Group Madelyn Walker Virginia Pagan (310) 872-8129 Environment Lu Barbieri (310) 833-3541 Families of Nazareth Holly Oldenburg (310) 729-3736 Fiesta Committee Neal DiBernardo (310) 833-3541 Ext. 203

Filipino Community Myrna Cabanban (310) 529-0774

Guadalupanos Josefina Ruiz (310) 980-8309 Grupo de Oración Jose Mendoza (310) 986-9442 Hispanic Group Gregoria Lopez (424) 488-4961 Hospitality/Mary & Martha Josephine Frka (310) 833-3541

Italian Catholic Federation Branch #115 Neal Di Leva (310) 833-9444 Knights of Columbus Mario Saborio (323)646-5909 KofC1740a.org

Lectors—Ministry of the Word Shelly Chin (310) 753 -6131

Ministerio Hispano Coordinador Líder Dn. John Salazar (213) 880-9338

Perpetual Adoration Barbara West (310) 548-1693

Prayer Group Louise Garcia (310) 831-9839

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 Trappeto Joe Lo Grande (310) 519-0815

Velike Gospe Society Natalie Sutlovich (310) 547-5391

Virtus Nick Vilicich (310) 833-3541 Ext. 225

Parish Office: (310) 833-3541 office@marystar.org Business Administrator: Josephine Frka Ext: 205 Operations Manager: Michelle Downes Ext: 200 Bulletin Editor: Jamie Gurrola, Ext: 203 Bulletin Deadline: Saturday by Noon to bulletin@marystar.org Adult Initiation Sister Mary (310) 833-3541 Ext: 222 Email: sistermary@marystar.org Christian Care (310) 548-1645 853 W. 7th St., San Pedro Email: christiancare@marystar.org Maritime Ministry Fr. Raja Selvam Mary Star of the Sea Elementary 717 S. Cabrillo Ave. San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 831-0875 Website: www.marystarelementary.com Principal: Jim Cordero Youth Ministry & Confirmation Please contact Mary Star High School

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 , Jamie Gurrola Ext: 222, 221 Email: religioused@marystar.org Baptism Coordinator

Ext.200

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

For private circulation this bulletin is Published by Fr. Harrigan, the Pastor , and prepared & edited by Jamie Gurrola