(818) 886-8600 - St. Mel Parish

Sunday, August 4, 2013
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Seeking Fellowship in Faith, Solidarity in Service, Excellence in Education
This Week’s Mass Schedule
Fr. David Whorton
Pastor
Fr. Vivian Ben Lima
Associate
Fr. Tom
Thank you for your
Priestly Ministry at St. Mel
St. Mel Parish
20870 Ventura Boulevard
Woodland Hills, CA
91364
Tel (818) 340-6020
Fax (818) 340-0261
Farewell Mass
for Father Tom.
Sunday, August 4
at the 11:00 AM Mass
Monday—Friday
8:15 a.m.
Saturday
8:00 a.m. and Vigil 5 p.m.
Visit our website at www.stmelparish.org
Sunday
7:15, 9:00, 11:00 a.m.
and 5 p.m.
Parish Staff
Pastor
Fr. David Whorton, ext. 1014
Associate
Fr. Vivian Ben Lima, ext. 1016
Director of Administration
Rosemary McLarty, ext. 1019
Pastoral Care/Faith Formation
Sr. Marie Paul Grech, SND
ext. 1018
Elementary School Principal
Mary Beth Lutz, 340-1924
Preschool Director
Claudia Powell, 340-3180
Religious Education Coordinator
Pat Andre, ext. 1022
Confirmation Coordinator
Ella Sciarra, ext. 1015
Director of Music Ministry
Francesco Alleruzzo, ext. 1028
Webmaster
Joann Barros, ext. 1026
Secretary/Bookkeeper
Arlene Connors, ext. 1012
Parish Center phone
(818) 340-6020
Fax (818) 340-0261
Parish Patron
St. Mel, nephew of St. Patrick,
Bishop of Ardagh; died 489.
Feast day February 6
Parish Center Hours
Monday—Thursday
8:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
9:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.
Parish Service
Pastoral Council/Kerry Edwards 100 acrescrapper@charter.net
Finance Council/James Hallissy
Justice & Peace Council/Stephen Gruenfelder
School Council/Jim Hudson
674-1110
621-5799
269-0858
340-6020
Liturgical Ministries
Altar Servers/Kerry Edwards 100 acrescrapper@charter.net
Altar Society/Catherine Ghaffari (Linens)
Church Environment/Natalie Coultrip bncoultrip@sbcglobal.net
Eucharistic Ministers/Kerry Edwards100 acrescrapper@charter.net
Greeters for Sunday Liturgies/Margherita Aufmuth
Lectors/Cindy Pardi
Liturgy Committee/Kerry Edwards 100 acrescrapper@charter.net
MultiMedia Ministry/Stephen Gruenfelder
Music Ministry/Francesco Alleruzzo falleruzzo@stmel.org
Sacristans/Kerry Edwards 100 acrescrapper@charter.net
Ushers/Bob Aufmuth
674-1110
222-1303
346-6257
674-1110
269-0858
340-6020, x1028
674-1110
222-1303
Personal Growth/Spritual Development/Sacraments for Adults
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) & Adult Confirmation/
Sr. Marie Paul Grech, SND smpgrech@stmel.org
Book Club/Tom Mackel
Men’s Club/John O’Sullivan
Partners in Prayer/Susie Screbant
Rosary Ministry & Eucharist Adoration Coordinator/Mitos Bitong
Theresians/Margie Treichler
Women at the Well/Lynn Findling
Saturday Women’s Circle/Rose Zeolla
340-6020, x1018
(805) 432-7707
710-9030
348-8386
710-9888
888-5824
348-4756
881-4732
Children and Youth
Baptism Preparation/Pat Andre pandre@stmel.org
Confirmation/Ella Sciarra esciarra@stmel.org
Ministry of Moms Sharing
Monica Matthews/Patty Glasgow
RCIY (Rite of Christian Initiation of Youth)/Pat Andre
pandre@stmel.org
Religious Education PreK-8/Pat Andre pandre@stmel.org
Sunday Preschool/Pat Andre pandre@stmel.org
Vacation Bible School (VBS)/Pat Andre pandre@stmel.org
Caring Ministries
Ministry to the Sick & Homebound/Sr. Marie Paul Grech, SND
smpgrech@stmel.org
Motion Picture Hospital/Barbara Hurt
Older Adult Services and Intervention
(OASIS)/Adele Funari/Sunny McMullen
Bereavement Ministry/Funeral Planning/Ella Sciarra
esciarra@stmel.org
340-2570
340-6020, x1022
340-6020, x1015
992-5208/
851-9113
340-6020, x1022
340-6020, x1022
340-6020, x1022
340-6020, x1022
340-6020, x1018
340-7057
992-5176/
347-5434
340-6020, x1015
Outreach
The Brown Bag Bunch/Nancy Gruenfelder
The Hot Lunch Brunch/Nancy Gruenfelder
Detention Ministry/Robert Gerrity
JustFaith/Anselm & Pia Varni
St. Vincent de Paul/Kent Gairdner
703-6522
703-6522
888-1066
346-8874
884-2291
Eve of First Friday
4:00—5:00 p.m.
Respect Life Activities
Pregnancy Counseling Center
Angels Way Maternity Home/Betty Breneman
895-2500
346-2229
To Become a Registered
Parishioner at St. Mel
call (818) 340-6020, ext. 1012 or
register online via our website:
Hospitality/Social
Adult Club/Betty Lewis
Coffee & Donuts/Monica Matthews
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner/Frank & Martha Hules
343-8507
992-5208
222-6107
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 3:45—4:45 p.m.
www.stmelparish.org
Archdiocesan Service
Worldwide Marriage Encounter/Russ & Jeanine Walker
Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women/Mati Goodman
Safeguarding the Children/Amber MacMiller
(805) 648-4244
591-3035
489-5038
A Word from Sr. Marie Paul, SND
“A poverty-stricken elderly woman in Europe complained that her wealthy son in America was cruel and ungrateful.
“Does he never send you any money?” a friend asked. “Never a penny,” she replied. “He sends me pictures quite often,
but I do not need pictures, I need money.” The friend said, “Do you have any of these pictures?” “Oh, yes, I have them
all, here in the old Bible.” When she pulled them out, her friend gasped. The “pictures” were fresh, crisp fifty-and hundred-dollar bills, a huge and generous gift at the turn of the nineteenth century.
In order to enjoy our blessings, we first have to realize what we have. We might be sulking in squalor while we are surrounded by abundance. Are you missing any blessings in your life? Have you misplaced values to rob you of the abundance God has given you? Lord, open my eyes to see the gifts you have given me. Amen. (from Simple Truths)
Coming in September: “Monday Morning Moms”
Growing out of a morning RCIA program, MMM will provide an opportunity for our school moms
to learn more about the Catholic faith, share their faith experiences, and grow in their understanding of what their children are and will be learning during their time at St. Mel Preschool
and Elementary School. Join us after drop off beginning Sept. 9
A Prayer for Vocations
Loving and Generous God,
it is You who call us by name
and ask us to follow You.
Help us to grow in the Love
and Service of our Church
as we experience it today.
Give us the energy and courage
of Your Spirit
to shape its future
Grant us faith-filled leaders
who will embrace Christ's Mission
of love and justice.
Bless the Church of Los Angeles
by raising up dedicated and generous leaders
from our families and friends
who will serve Your people as Sisters,
Priests, Brothers, Deacons and Lay Ministers.
Inspire us to know You better
and open our hearts
to hear Your call.
We ask this through our Lord.
Stewardship Corner
Our life does not consist of possessions. It consists of the love of Christ and our relationships with others.
Please take a few moments to prayerfully consider your offertory gift to God in thanksgiving for the many blessings you
have received this week.
Electronic Giving at St. Mel Parish
Did you know that St. Mel Parish is now providing Online Giving - a convenient and safe way to make a one-time or recurring donation. Online Giving offers you the opportunity to give the way you want, whenever you want. It costs you
nothing and provides many advantages to you and the church.
Benefits for You
♦ No check writing or ATM stops before church
♦ Safe, secure and confidential
♦ Schedule recurring or one-time donations
♦ Change a gift or account any time you like
♦ Earn rewards through your credit card
Benefits for St. Mel
♦ Parish giving is consistent, whether you are at Mass or away for the weekend
We ask that you consider using this service - especially during the summer months while you are on vacation. For
questions call Rosemary McLarty at (818) 340-6020 x1019.
St. Mel Multimedia Volunteer Openings!
“Do not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps if you are not willing to move your feet.” The Multimedia Ministry partners
with the Music Ministry to provide a visual and musical blend to enhance our liturgical experience. This teamwork helps
parishioners clap their hands and move their feet as they express prayerful Catholic devotion. Is it all smoke and mirrors? Who are these people behind the scenes? What is going on with the Multimedia Ministry behind that “screen”?
We are the people behind the camera and in the control room pushing buttons and sliding toggles and adjusting sound
and light levels. If the event requires capturing a moment on film, we are there! If there are animals to be blessed, new
Catholics to be baptized, liturgical events to chronicle, or a newly ordained priest to celebrate, we are there! We are the
dedicated parishioners who guide the digital helm to safe waters, and then return day after day, month after month, and
year after year to repeat the process with new vigor and new technology.
Do you have film, video or still photography experience, computer and PowerPoint knowledge…or no experience at all
and would like to lend a hand to this amazing and talented group, give us a call…we will train and put you to work!
Please call Stephen Gruenfelder at (818) 703-6522 or (818) 269-0858 to become a team member.
Thanks for your support.
Our Mission Statement
We the Eucharistic Community of St. Mel Parish are committed to:
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Develop a deeper understanding of the Gospel message of Jesus through prayer, reflection and education
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Recognize and call forth the gifts of each parishioner
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Affirm the dignity of all persons by responding to their spiritual and material needs
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Celebrate our life together in worship as a faith community.
Virtus Training Dates
“Truly, I say to you, as you did it to
one of the least of my brethren, you
did it to me.” Mat.25:40
Take Action Even During Legislative Recess
California's lawmakers have left town for the month of July
and will return in early August. Despite the muchappreciated quiet in the halls of the Capitol, your email and
messages are still needed on a couple of bills. Staffers are
still at work and can record your views on:
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AB 154 (Atkins, D-San Diego) will re-classify
first trimester aspiration abortions as non-surgical and
legalize non-physicians (nurse practitioners, nurse midwives and physician assistants) to perform the procedure and AB 980 (Pan, D-Sacramento), which
will ease building standards for abortion clinics. This bill
would endanger women’s health and reduce the quality
of health care. Take action
SB 131 (Beall, D-San Jose), The lawmakers are
selectively targeting the Catholic Church by pushing a
bill that would lift the statute of limitations for one year
on cases of sexual abuse of minors, in Catholic institutions, while it exempts all public institutions, including
the public schools, where 92% of the children in California attend. In 2008, California lawmakers unanimously
passed a bill that treats public schools and private
schools as equals in the application of the law on the
sexual abuse of minors, but now the Legislators are
trying to change the law by targeting only the Catholic
and private schools and not the public schools. This is
unjust that the Legislature specifically targets Catholic
institutions and not the public. If the legislature truly
wants to protect children, then it must protect all children everywhere. Take action. Visit www.cacatholic.org
for more information.
Visit us on line: justiceandpeace.stmelparish.org.
Bags in the Baskets…Power in the Pews!
How to Make This Happen
Take a grocery bag and fill it with the food items listed.
Return the bag of food to the basket at any Mass.
Result: YOU are helping others who are hungry.
Virtus Training Class —Sunday, August 25th, 2:00-5:00
p.m., Room 200 Parish Center. Current class includes
new content that addresses internet and social sites
safety.
Recertification Class—Wednesday, September 4th,
8:30 a.m.—10:00 a.m. Room 200 Parish Center.
To find additional classes and register online visit
www.virtusonline.org. For more details visit the website: Virtus Training and Information. To RSVP for
these classes please contact Amber MacMiller via
email at:macmiller5@att.net.
2013 Los Angeles Catholic
Prayer Breakfast
Our Lady of the Angels
Tuesday, September 17th 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Rosary, Mass, Breakfast & Speaker
Matthew Kelly, Dynamic Catholic Institute
$35.00/each in advance, $45/at the door
Tables of 10: $300.00/each
Reservations via Check or Credit Card
(800) 838-1356
www.lacatholicpb.org
Centering Prayer
Introductory Workshop
Saturday, September 21,
9:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m.
Holy Spirit Retreat Center
For more information (818) 783-4515
www.hsrcenter.com
Archbishop Gomez is asking all Catholics to contact their Assembly members and Senators and urge them
to vote “No” on Senate Bill 131.
Simply tell your elected officials to vote “No” because this
legislation fails to protect all victims of childhood sexual
abuse, discriminates against Catholic schools and other
private employers, and puts the social services and educational work of the Church at risk. The Bishops of the California Catholic Conference believe it is urgent for all Catholics
to act now.
To contact your Elected Officials, visit our webpage:
www.LAFaithfulCitizen.org.
Background on SB-131:
1. Senate Bill 131, now before the California Legislature,
would suspend for one year a deadline (called a “statute of
limitations”) to give childhood sexual abuse victims the
chance to sue their abusers’ employers for damages resulting from their abuse.
2. SB-131 is not good legislation because it does not protect all children. In fact, the bill only allows lawsuits to be
filed by children who were abused in religious and other
private schools and organizations such as the YMCA or
Little League. Children who were abused by public school
teachers or other public employees are specifically not protected by SB 131. That means this legislation offers no protection for the 92 percent of California’s children who attend
public schools or for children in foster care or in other public
settings.
3.SB-131 unfairly targets only Catholic-run and other private institutions because it only allows lawsuits against private schools and organizations and specifically exempts
public schools and other public institutions. The sexual
abuse of children is a social reality. It is not limited to private institutions. Any legislation that seeks to deal with this
grave problem should be applied to protect victims in all
institutions in society — public and private— equally.
4. SB-131 does nothing to increase penalties against the
actual abusers of children. The bill allows for monetary
damages to be imposed on private employers. But it does
not impose any civil or criminal penalties on the perpetrator.
Did You Know? Helpful tips to help children and
the elderly bear the heat
Did you know that elderly people (65 years and older), infants and children and people with chronic medical conditions are more prone to heat stress. Keep in mind that airconditioning is the number one protective factor against
heat-related illness and death. During conditions of extreme
heat, spend time in locations with air-conditioning such as
shopping malls, public libraries, or public health sponsored
heat-relief shelters in your area. Get informed. Listen to
local news and weather channels or contact your local public health department during extreme heat conditions for
health and safety updates. Drink cool, nonalcoholic beverages and increase your fluid intake, regardless of your activity level. For more information visit: http://
emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heat_guide.asp.
The Book and Video Club
Parish Center, Room 200, 7:00 p.m.
On Wednesday August 21, we will be discussing : The
Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Catholicism (The Complete Idiot's Guides), by Mary Faulkner
and Robert O'Gorman. The Complete Idiot's Guide To
Catholicism explores the world's largest religious denomination and introduces you to the Catholic practice. It
offers you a new approach to learning Catholicism, covering the rituals and symbols of the religion, such as
Mass, the Seven Sacraments, and the holy days and
their meaning. The authors tell you how Catholicism has
spread throughout the world, its roots, and how it has
grown and changed over the course of this century. For
further information contact Tom Mackel (805) 432-7707.
St. Mel Bridge Club
Dust off your old, but not forgotten, bridge skills and join
the fun! The Bridge Club begins its next fun year in early
September. The players meet the second Saturday of
each month in sub groups of eight at host members’
homes. Skill levels range from “novice” to “better”. Don’t
be shy. Join the fun! You’re invited whether single or a
couple. Ed Roche is developing the schedule for the
13/14 season and must know who is interested in joining. Contact him NOW at 346-8051 or Gina Hayden at
884-0711.
Grief Recovery Weekend for
Widowed, Separated and Divorced
Individuals—September 13-15
A “Beginning Experience” weekend will be held at the
Holy Spirit Retreat Center in Encino for those who have
experienced the loss of a spouse through death or divorce/separation. This program helps a person move
from the darkness of grief into the light of a new beginning with renewed hope.
Beginning Experience
is recognized by the Office of Family Life for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. For info/registration, contact : Brenda Mikhail (818) 352-5265 or Patti Rizzo (661) 714-0998
or Peg Setti (818) 767- 1007 or Maria Rojas (310) 3650186 (bilingual Spanish). The Beginning Experience
website is www.beginningexperience.org and email is
bela2011-30@hotmail.com.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
A WWME Weekend will help you enjoy life with a new
closeness to each other and God. Come join us for a
weekend which gives you the time and tools to revitalize
romance, deepen communication, and nourish the spirituality in your marriage. The next WWME weekends are
September 20-22 in Chatsworth and November 15-17 in
Ventura. Apply on line at www.twocanlove.org or call
Jeanine and Russ Walker: 805-648-4244.
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 4
Teach us to number our days aright,
that we may gain wisdom of heart.
— Psalm 90:12
Saturday, August 3
5:00 Jack Cragin
Sunday, August 4
7:15 John Battista
9:00 Joe Gurule
11:00 Mass for the People
5:00 Nena de Jaen
Monday, August 5
8:15 Vinnie Quigley
Tuesday, August 6
8:15 Frances Cram
Wednesday, August 7
8:15 Al Granzow
Thursday, August 8
8:15 John Kennedy
Friday, August 9
8:15 Fernando Ibanez
Saturday, August 10
8:00 Mary Lou Crilley
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Today’s Readings
First Reading — Vanity of vanities! All things are vanity! (Ecclesiastes
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1:2; 2:21-23).
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Psalm — If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. (Psalm
90).
Second Reading — You too will appear with Christ your life in glory.
(Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11).
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Gospel — For though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of
possessions. (Luke 12:13-21).
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Readings for the Week
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Monday:
Tuesday:
Prayer for the Priests
Wednesday:
8/1 Rev. Michael Stechmann, OAR
8/2 Rev. Thomas Peacha
8/3 Rev. Albert Bahhuth
8/4 Rev. Kevin Kester
8/5 Rev. Xavier D’Souza
8/6 Rev. Hernan Canete, OAR
8/7 Rev. Samuel Ward
8/8 Rev. Guillermo Garcia Vargas, CS
8/9 Rev. Paul Griesgraber
8/10 Rev. Msgr. Padraic Loftus
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Pray for Our Beloved
Deceased
In your Masses and prayers during the
week please remember the repose of the
souls of our deceased parishioners including John Gaudino.
Bereavement Support at
St. Mel
The St. Mel Bereavement Support Group
meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the elementary school faculty lounge. All are welcome. Email: bereavement@stmel.org or
call Sister Marie Paul at (818) 340-6030,
ext. 1018, email, smpgrech@stmel.org.
Nm 11:4b-15; Ps 81:12-17; Mt 14:13-21
Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9;
2 Pt 1:16-19; Lk 9:28b-36
Nm 13:1-2, 25 — 14:1, 26-29a, 34-35;
Ps 106:6-7ab, 13-14, 21-23; Mt 15:21-28
Nm 20:1-13; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Mt 16:13-23
Dt 4:32-40; Ps 77:12-16, 21; Mt 16:24-28
2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26
Wis 18:6-9; Ps 33:1, 12, 18-22; Heb 11:1-2,
8-19 [1-2, 8-12]; Lk 12:32-48 [35-40]
Saints and Special Observances
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major
The Transfiguration of the Lord
St. Sixtus II and Companions; St. Cajetan
St. Dominic; Eid al-Fitr (Islamic observance
of the end of Ramadan) begins
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
St. Lawrence
Time to register
for 2013-2014 Religious Education!
Registration forms for children, ages 2-14 for the 2013-2014 Religious Education Classes are available in the Parish Center or online at stmelparish.org. Please fill out the forms COMPLETELY, one for each child being
registered. If you registered last year, we still require that you complete a
new form for this year. Two-year old children must be two by September 1.
Parents of new applicants for grades 1 through 8 must provide a copy of
your child’s baptismal certificate with this registration form unless your
child was baptized at St. Mel. The copy of the baptismal certificate must be provided prior to the first day of class.
ANNUAL FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1 CHILD $75.00, 2 CHILDREN $125.00, 3 CHILDREN $150.00.
NEW 2014 First Communion fee per child gr. 2-5, $50.00. If the cost of providing religious education for your child
is an issue for your family in these difficult economic times, please call Pat Andre at (818) 340-6020, ext. 1022 to
arrange an individual payment plan.
CLASS SCHEDULES BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 28TH AND 29TH
GRADES 1-5:
Saturday morning: 9:00-10:30 a.m.;
GRADES 1, 2
Sunday, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Mass; 10:00-11:00 a.m. instruction
(other Sunday classes available depending upon teacher volunteers)
GRADES 6/7/8:
Sunday evenings, twice monthly: (following 5:00 p.m. Mass), At 6:15 p.m. -- 7:30 p.m.
RCIY
Sunday evenings, twice monthly: (during the 5:00 p.m. Mass). This class is for adolescents in grades 6-8 who have not received the sacraments of Baptism and/or First Holy Communion)
PRESCHOOL (2, 3, 4, and 5 yr. old): Sunday morning: 9:00-10:00 a.m. during the 9:00 a.m. Mass
Teen Confirmation Information
Confirmation Registration is going on now! Calling all 9th, 10th and 11th graders:
Confirmation preparation is a 2 year process, conducted at the parish, with the celebration of the sacrament during the
Easter season of the second year.
For registration forms:
Pick up forms in the Parish Center OR
Call or e-mail and request that the forms are e-mailed to you OR
Call or e-mail and request that the forms are mailed to you OR
Download forms from the website: www.stmelparish.org
The calendar for the year is available on the parish website.
All who have completed Year 1 need to register again for the 2nd year. In order for us to process all paperwork for the
upcoming year, prepare the classes, assign small groups and recruit and train enough facilitators, the deadline for registration is September 15. The registration fee is $225 each year. That includes all classes and retreats. Please mail or
deliver the forms and a check to the St. Mel Parish Center, Attention: Confirmation.
With the growing number of teens enrolling in our program, we are looking for energetic adults and teens, who have
been confirmed and practice their faith, to help facilitate small groups. If you feel called to share your gifts, please feel
free to contact us for more information.
If you have any questions, please contact the Confirmation Coordinator, Ella Sciarra, (818) 340-6020 X 1015
esciarra@stmel.org.
Save the Dates to conclude the YEAR OF FAITH:
September 16
October 19
November 9
Sr. Gretchen Hailer---Aging with Grace
Mrs. Anne Hansen--Women's Retreat
Fr. Jim Clarke--Men's Retreat
What is RCIA? The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is the means by
which adults can become full, active, participating members of the Catholic Church.
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Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith?
Are you an adult baptized Catholic who would like to continue your sacramental
preparation (Eucharist and/or Confirmation)?
Are you a baptized Christian who is feeling drawn to the Catholic tradition?
Are you a seeker? A person who has not grown up in a specific faith tradition but
would like to develop a relationship with a faith community?
Do you know someone who is interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, RCIA may be for you! Please call
or email Sister Marie Paul for more information at (818) 340-6020 ext. 1018 or
smpgrech@stmel.org.
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818-999-9205 • mcunningham@mgclawyer.com
19710 Ventura Blvd. • Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Wills & Trusts • “Don’t let your loved ones struggle when you’re gone”
Parishioner
Joanie Louis
License # 01362422
(818) 876-3138
agentjoanielouis@aol.com
www.JoanieLouis.com
“It’s Not Just Your House, It’s Your Home”
Mention This Ad for 10%
St. Mel Parent Alumni & Parishioner
Louisville Alumni
Crespi, Chaminade Parent Alumni
DISCOUNT!
Parishioner
Lic. #522357
(818) 340-2628
BASTIAN & PERROTT
OSWALD MORTUARY
Cremations
Advance Planning
Se habla español
519934 St Mel Church (B)
Ed Perrott - FDR-1955
18728 Parthenia St.,
Northridge
(818) 886-8600
FD# 1198
Jim’s
Fallbrook
Market
Meat-Groceries-Produce
Ice-Keg Beer
FRESH FISH COUNTER
5947 Fallbrook
347-5525
www.jspaluch.com
For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-231-0805
CRAWFORD MORTUARY
DANNY’S PAINTING
Interior/Exterior • Drywall • Stucco • Drywall Repair
Free Estimates
Call Danny (818) 269-3710 or (818) 883-2508
8717 TAMPA AVE., NORTHRIDGE
FD –
Affordable Funerals #1228
(818) 349-9701
Fred Stahl
Providing Insurance and Financial Services
Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710
Agent, Lic. # OF33531
Parishioner
Lic #615476
Bonded &
Insured
16 Year
Parishioner
WE ALSO SPEAK TAGALOG
18740 Oxnard Street, Suite 314, Tarzana, CA 91356-5959
Bus 818-705-5846 Fax 818-342-7614
Cell 818-618-3697
fred.stahl.mtxd@statefarm.com
The greatest compliment you can give is a referral
Local Parishioner
KATHERINE STARK
DRE License# 00947256
• International President’s Elite Top 2%
• Call Katherine for a Free Market Evaluation!
A Professional, Reliable and Excellent Provider for your Home Care Needs
• Private Duty
• Certified Nursing Assistants
• Nursing Companions
• Live-In Caregivers
• Live-Out Caregivers
• Sitters
Call Frank
(818) 554-1072
Email: VSHC91@yahoo.com
www.VitalSupportHomeCare.com
21757 Devonshire Street Suite 4
Chatsworth, CA 91311
www.active-copy.com
HAIR & NAILS STATIONS
FOR RENT
Tel: 818-998-2561
Fax: 818-998-2329
Community Speech
& Hearing Center
Parishioner
• Speech Pathology
• Audiology
• Counseling
• Hearing Instrument Services
Nada Kommel
Administrator
License #197602422
CLARENDON
ASSISTED LIVING
18740 Ventura Blvd., Suite 100
Tarzana, CA 91356
SANDI GILBERT, M.A./CCC.A
(818) 774-0224
FAX (818) 774-1935
Senior Audiologist
Hearing Instrument Dispenser
818.469.0800
RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY
Phone: 818.716.5904
Fax:
818.348.8390
Cell:
818.481.2530
FANTASTIC PLUMBING LIC. 638291
(818) 999-5818 Fax. (818) 704-5262
WATER MAIN, GAS LINE, DRAIN, SEWER PIPE REPLACED
COPPER REPIPE - DRAIN CLEANING 24 Hr EMERGENCY REPAIR
www.Homes2Estates.com
818.887.7516 www.KidzCity.us
20841 VENTURA BLVD, WOODLAND HILLS
Founders Family
Parishioner & Alumni
(Target Mall Desoto & Ventura Blvd.)
Unique Indoor Play Center
2yrs-12yrs Drop Off & Go or Stay & Chat
Wii, Xbox, Computer Games, Ping Pong, Air Hockey
Birthday Parties • Open Play
After School Programs • Tutoring
MARY KAY
Kourosh Zarrinnia DMD, MS, PC
Orthodontist
Former Chairman, Department of Orthodontics
Temple University, Pennsylvania
Lic. #547940
Home Construction - Remodeling - Commercial Improvements
(818) 223-3228
Chuck Myall
Jerry Kremicki
Local Parishioners
It’s time to pamper your skin.
You and your friends can experience
a free facial demonstration.
You’ll love our products!
Ask for Nanette 818-642-2284 or go to
www.marykay.com/nabad
WHY IS IT
TEL: 818-225-0530
FAX: 818-225-1197
A man wakes up after sleeping
under an ADVERTISED blanket
on an ADVERTISED mattress
and pulls off ADVERTISED pajamas
bathes in an ADVERTISED shower
shaves with an ADVERTISED razor
brushes his teeth
with ADVERTISED toothpaste
washes with ADVERTISED soap
puts on ADVERTISED clothes
drinks a cup
of ADVERTISED coffee
drives to work
in an ADVERTISED car
and then . . . .
refuses to ADVERTISE
believing it doesn’t pay.
Later if business is poor
he ADVERTISES it for sale.
22600 Ventura Blvd., Suite 202
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Member
(next to Sprouts)
(818) 888-2577
ACTIVE COPY SUPPORT
(818) 590-8847 Mobile
Off.
21807 VENTURA BLVD.
WOODLAND HILLS
LITIGATION COPY ❘ SCANNING/IMAGING ❘ PRINTING
• Access MLS at www.KatherineStark.com
22744 Clarendon Street
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Email: info@clarendonliving.com
www.clarendonliving.com
NEW CLIENT SPECIAL
MEN’S HAIRCUT:
$20
WOMEN’S H/C & BLOW DRY:
$35
COLOR & H/C & BLOW DRY:
$65
HIGHLIGHT & H/C & BLOW DRY: $85
BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT:
$125 & UP
WE DO FACIAL THREADING
& EYELASHES EXTENSIONS
drzarrinnia.com
COMPLIMENTARY
ORTHODONTIC EVALUATION
FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
UPON FIRST VISIT!
WHY IS IT?
ADRIANA GRACIA
HAIR STYLIST & BARBER SERVICE
Lic. #671960
Water Damage Repair • Acoustic Ceiling Spray Painting
Acoustic Ceiling Removal • Drywall, Plaster, Stucco Repair
Wallpaper Removal • Crown Moldings • Base Boards • Door Casing, Etc.
25 Years Experience • FREE ESTIMATES • Small Jobs Welcome
Full Service Hair Stylist
Haircuts & Hairstyling for Men,
Women & Children
(818) 421-6402
Parishioner
Parishioner Discount for first visit
818.830.0133
519934 St Mel Church (A)
818.899.9135
www.jspaluch.com
Excellence since 1960
7654 Tampa Ave. • Reseda, CA 91335
818-888-7654 • www.pabbodyshop.com
For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-231-0805
A 1,000 “thank ya kindly’s” to all of our adult and teen volunteers
who helped to make our 2013 Sonwest Roundup Vacation Bible School
such a “rip-roaring, Success!” We couldn’t have done it without all of you
who care so much about our parish children.
Thank you for giving of yourselves and your time.
You truly make A BIG difference!
Mrs. Pat Andre
ADULT VOLUNTEERS
Joan Quandt, VBS Director
Jackie Andrade
Rick Andre
Jennifer Antin
Elizabeth Ayala
Jennifer Bader
Megan Birthistle
Sharla Bridgett
Andrea Cogbill
Lynn Conde
Jennifer Conmy
Sandra Cowles
Lourdes Curley
Michele Davison
Kat Derrig-Palumbo
Kim Dillard
Virginia Dooley
Lauren Antin
Samantha Bader
Christian Camacho
Claire Consola
Katherine Consola
Tessa Costello-Ritchie
Cami Dunne
Kelsi Dunne
Kinsey Dunne
Louis Gonzales
Nadia Gonzales
Lisa Feliciano
Patti Glasgow
Alecia Grimes
Heather Jimenez
Gary Kaluza
Amy Kearin
Cheryl Koffman
Susan Kozman
Tracy Labat
Tanita Leets
Lindsay Lieber
Stephanie Malcolm
Omar Martinica & Lynn Osher
Diana McGrane
Jennifer Murkey
Susie Penney
TEEN VOLUNTEERS
Nikki Kearin
Ray Kearin
Ben Lake
Hanna Lerner
Connor Marking
Nick McDonald
Sean Mooney
Jonathan Ngai
Nicole Norman
Lauren Nwajei
Jackson Nye
Brooke Perez
Jenni Porter
David Quandt
Eva Rankin
Stelio & Carla Savante
Mary Szegedy
Tracy Taylor
Phyllis Thoene
Katy Vega
Eric & Krissy Welch
Bob Woodlock
Selena Wray
Anehita Okojie
Austin Porter
Dillon Porter
Naveed Poursadeghi
Paige Ruedy
Alexandra Salisbury
Brianna Tanusi
Tracy Tanusi
Megan Travis
Lana Zimmerman
Yvonne Zimmerman