Saint Bede the Venerable Church and School

1 215 Foothill Boulevard La Ca ada Flintridge, California 818-949-4300 Mass/Liturgy Times Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9am, 11am & 5:30pm Weekdays: 8:10am Holy Days: 8:10am, 12 noon, and 6:30pm Adoration: Tuesdays 8:30am to 1:40pm & 7pm to 8pm Vespers: M-F 5:30pm Morning Prayers: M-Sat 7:45am Confessions: Sat. 4pm to 5pm CLERGY FATHER ANTONIO CACCIAPUOTI Pastor FATHER ALBERT BAHHUTH Priest-In-Residence FATHER TONY MARTI, OFM Cap. Weekend Presider DEACON AUGIE WON Permanent Deacon Parish Center Hours M-F 8:30am to 6:00pm Closed 12:30pm to 1:30pm Saturday Closed Sunday 8:30am to 12:30pm Saint bede the Venerable Church and School A Catholic Community Here to Worship, Called to Serve in creating an environment where people feel welcomed, comfortable, understood, esteemed and loved.

2 April 16, 2017 Pastor s Corner My Dear Brothers and Sisters: On Easter, Jesus offers HOPE hope for the future and hope within our own lives. Because of Christ s death and resurrection, we can never be totally defeated. It is time to let go of our doubts and defeatism and be free because God wants us to be joyful, happy and free to love him and one another. My wish for you is that you walk in that freedom, the freedom of the sons and daughters of God. This Easter, remember to let God work within you! May you live in peace and have a happy, holy and very joyous Easter. Around the Parish-Events & Notices Masses for the Week Saturday Easter Vigil - April 15 7:30 pm Arlene Ventura Nancy Yoong Easter Sunday - April 16 7:30 am Lt.

3 Nathan Poloski Nazario Lopez 9:00 am Pro Populo 9:00 am Fr. Bill Moore (Hall) 11:00 am Glenn Cato Avelino Nieto 11:00 am Dottie Harasick (Hall) Monday - April 17 8:10 am Carlos Tapia Santino Stoner Tuesday - April 18 8:10 am Concepcion Gines Cesar Espinosa Wednesday - April 19 8:10 am Melanio Gines Michael Loftus Thursday - April 20 8:10 am Carmen Lopez Genevieve DiLucca Friday - April 21 8:10 am Carne Stasolla Genevieve DiLucca Saturday - April 22 8:10 am Concepcion Gines Easter Sunday: ENCOUNTER THE RISEN CHRIST We prayed, fasted and gave alms and now we celebrate Easter joy! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl ends as we encounter our risen Lord.

4 We reflect on our brothers and sisters whom we have walked with in India, Zambia, El Salvador, Mexico, Ethiopia and Hawaii. And we commit to bring Easter joy to each person we meet in our daily lives. If you haven t turned in your Rice Bowls you may drop them by the parish center or bring them to Mass. Logos Bible Study Returns Monday, May 15. For more info, visit Good Grief A 6-week Bereavement Support Group for those who have lost a loved one through death begins Wed., April 19, 6:30pm- 8:30pm in the Parish Center. This series includes information on the grieving process and an opportunity to share with others. To register or for additional information, call the Parish Center 818-949-4300. Note: Please bring a small photo of your loved one to the first session.

5 Pray for the Healing of Abuse Victims Each of us, as members of our Catholic community, can contribute to the healing by remembering survivors of abuse in our prayers. The following prayer is from the USCCB. Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal your people s wounds and transform brokenness into wholeness. Grant us courage and wisdom, humility and grace, to act with justice. Breathe wisdom into our prayers and labors. Grant that all harmed by abuse may find justice. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Monthly Book Club Meeting On Wednesday, April 19 at 10:00am the Book Club will discuss A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. New members and visitors are always welcome. For info call Edna at 626-577-7155. Bundle Sunday Sunday, April 30, 8:30am-1:30pm, is St.

6 Vincent de Paul s Bundle Sunday at our Parish. Please bring useable clothing and household items on this day. The SVP truck will be at the back of our parking lot. Please help them in their efforts to assist the needy. For free pick up of large items call 800-974-3571. Always Our Children St. bede Always Our Children ministry meets monthly to inform and support family and individuals who identify as lesbian and gay. We provide a non-judgmental all inclusive atmosphere focusing on faith in God and respecting our Catholic identity in a confidential and nurturing environment. Anyone who is LGBT or has a family member or close friend who identifies as such is warmly welcome. We meet at 7:00pm the 3rd Tuesday of every month. For questions and the meeting location call Lynda and Dave Hennon, 818-790-9838.

7 April Primetimers You are invited to the Primetimers Spring Luncheon on Friday, April 21, 12:00 noon in the John XXIII room. Speaker: Colonel Nancy Sumner topic: My Life in the Military. For reservations send a $10 check to Charlotte Layland (make the check to Primetimers) at 5766 Briartree, La Canada, CA, 91011 or just giver a call at 818-790-5024. Hope to see there! Italian Catholic Federation Speaking Event Interested in Catholic Social Teaching and serving the poor and homeless? Join David Fields, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles, for a discussion on the dynamics of Catholic Social Teaching and serving the poor. St. Vincent de Paul has a Conference of Charity volunteer group at St. Bedes serving the needy. SVDP volunteers serve the poor in 150 countries worldwide.

8 ICF branch 374 welcomes members of the parish to David's talk at their monthly potluck dinner at 6:30pm on April 18,2017. Ministry Contacts RCIA (for those interested in becoming Catholic) and Family Ministry Father Peter Devereux LC 678-232-0225 Magis and ITMS Deacon Augie Won 818-949-4326 Altar Society Belinda Wulke 818-952-3153 Media Ken Buckowski 818-949-4325 Adoration Lindsay Becker 818-952-2402 Jenny Hull 818-437-8913 Men s Morning Coffee Group Garth Massey Always Our Children Dave/Lynda Hennon 818-790-9838 Ministry to the Sick Peggy Martinet 818-790-0421 Michael Smith 818-248-9363 Bereavement DeDe Brandt 818-219-2092 Parish Council of Women Narine Stygar 818-266-8855 Beyond Good Grief Carole Forys 818-246-3473 Prime Timers MaryAnn Fell 818-247-3104 Catholic Big Brothers & Sisters Ken Martinet 800-463-4066 Respect Life Gael Davitt 818-248-1077 Brothers Helpers Roberta Peters 818-949-4338 Safeguard the Children Shana

9 Hanna 310-804-5183 Choir Tony Lupica 818-949-4327 Spiritual Direction Lynda Hennon 818-790-9838 Endow Georgia Miller 626-449-1464 St. bede Skidettes MaryAnn Fell 818-247-3104 Good Grief Gloria Lee 818-679-1841 St. Vincent de Paul Edna Ulasewicz 626-577-7155 Italian Catholic Federation John DeZell 626-799-2201 Tuesday Evening Rosary Cathi Beauclair 818-790-4213 Knights of Columbus John Bromberek 818-439-8037 Ushers Jamee Harasick Around the Parish-Business Update Congratulations! Thank you for your terrific response. Our pledges at $176,599 now exceed our goal of $168,300. With paid pledges at $125,259 we are well on the way to another successful campaign year! Remember meeting our goal in paid keeps the underfunded schools and parishes open and serving the needs of those less fortunate in our LA Archdiocese.

10 It s an easy way to help others! And if you haven t made a 2017 pledge, you can still do so. Don t forget, money received over goal comes back to St. bede and is shared between our parish outreach ministries. Exceeding goal in paid pledges is one of the ways we help our very own. Parish Update Goal: $168,300 Pledged to Date: $164,699 Paid to Date: $106,364 St. bede School Ralph Valente, Principal 818-790-7884 Parish Religious Education Program Moira Arjani, Director 818-949-4323 Around the Campus PREP sessions do not meet Sunday, April 16, due to Easter Sunday! Along with all the catechists and aides, the PREP Staff wishes you and your family a blessed Easter! PREP Office Hours this week are Tuesday Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm First Communion Banners and Mass Selection form were due back in the PREP Office last Monday.