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LITURGY SCHEDULE Saturday .................................................... 5 pm Sunday ........................ 8 am, 10 am & 12 noon Weekdays ............................. See inside bulletin Holy Days ............................ See inside bulletin
RECONCILIATION 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month ........ 3:30 pm or by appointment
HOLY ROSARY 1st Saturday of the month .................... 4:15 pm
OFFICE HOURS Monday–Thursday .......................... 9 am–4 pm Friday ......................................... 9 am–12 noon
PARISH STAFF Rev. Esteban "Steve" DeLeon ................ Pastor
Jean Choplinsky ......... Business Administrator
Jeanine Ritz ............. Religious Ed Coordinator Nancy Liette ........ Youth Ministry Coordinator Bryce Miller ....................... Music Coordinator
Geri Tarkington ........ Baptisms, Marriage, and Funerals
Virginia Mollner ....... Social Ministry Director
Jessica Kwiatkowski ..........................Secretary
Grace Jones ...... Receptionist & Liturgy Coord.
Tony Lewis ...................................... Custodian
Sharon Lewis ............................. Housekeeping
STAR OF THE SEA
CATHOLIC SCHOOL 309 15th Street • Virginia Beach, VA, 23451 Website .............................. www.sosschool.org Phone .......................................... 757-428-8400 Fax .............................................. 757-428-2794 Dr. Carey Averill ............................... Principal
Karen MacLeod ...... Admissions Coordinator
AUGUST 4, 2019 • 18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH STAR OF THE SEA 1404 PACIFIC AVE. • VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23451
Website: www.staroftheseaparish.com [email protected] Phone: 757-428-8547 Fax: 757-428-0788
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
MONDAY, August 5
TUESDAY, August 6
1:30pm Mass at Atlantic Shores 2:30pm Staff Meeting, PO 6pm Migrant Ministry 6:15pm Mass (Julie & Dom Canissario†) & Rosary 7pm Adult Faith Sharing, CHA 7pm Life Teen- Summit, R6/7
WEDNESDAY, August 7 8am Mass 7pm Cantors
THURSDAY, August 8 8am Mass
FRIDAY, August 9 8am Mass (Deceased Seniors of Star of the Sea†) & Senior Celebration at Mary’s Restaurant
SATURDAY, August 10 8:30am Helping Hands of Star of the Sea, LH 5pm Mass (Marty “Butch” Gursky†)
SUNDAY, August 11– 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8am Mass (Beverly Wetsel†) 10am Mass (Kathleen English†) 12noon Mass (People of Star of the Sea)
THE WEEK AHEAD
In Our Parish
August 4, 2019– 18th Sunday in Ordinary
Time
Jesus used the occasion in the Gospel today to warn his hearers and all of us today that our true security is in God. Everything and everyone else are false security. When we arrive at the doorsteps of eternity, all worldly power and wealth will fade away. We carry nothing with us when we leave this world except the love and goodness we have shared.
Today’s readings talk about our attitude towards possessions. Jesus wants us to respond to our instinct for security and happiness. Jesus wants us to use it not only here and now but also for eternal life by becoming not only rich in the sight of our fellowmen but much more so by becoming “rich in the sight of God.”
Jesus is our priceless treasure. He reminds us all today to put in the right perspective our longing for the things we need for a descent, secured life. Let us then pray for the grace to put everything in life in the right perspective, in the perspective of Jesus.
Let us keep on loving as Jesus did. Amen.
From Fr. Steve
JOIN US FOR EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AT STAR OF THE SEA
ON SEPTEMBER 5th FROM 8:30AM UNTIL 3:00PM A Few Benefits of Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration #1 – Every Holy Hour we make so pleases the Heart of Jesus that it is recorded in Heaven and retold for all eternity! (Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta) #2 – The spiritual lives of our families are strengthened through our Holy Hour. (Blessed John Paul II) #3 – All the angels of heaven gaze in ecstasy at the image left on your soul after each holy hour you make in the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. (Excerpt from ‘Letters To A Brother Priest’) #4 – The only time our Lord asked the Apostles for anything was the night He went into agony. Not for activity did He plead but for an Hour of companionship. (Archbishop Fulton Sheen) #5 – A Holy Hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament is worth more than a thousand years of human glory. (St. Padre Pio) #6– There is no doubt that a flood of graces will descend upon your family and the world if more souls would become docile pupils of adoration. (Blessed Pope John XXIII) #7 – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament consoles a soul far beyond what the world can offer. (St. Alphonsus Ligouri) Although the door is open to all, we do need people to commit to being an honor guard for just one hour to ensure Our Lord is never left alone. Please prayerfully consider participating in this beautiful devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist. POC: Dick and Sue Meeker, [email protected], 757-228-7775.
John Flannery M. Baily Buck Diana Brumitt Cathy K.Urwin Pat Smith Mary Dempsey Mary Barraco Gerardo DeLeon Beverly deCroix Sherry McCaskill Ken Fleming Ally Elefante Diana Marsden Nancy Burgess Peggy Morelli Bill Sabo Betty Sabo Remy Gega Brian Oswald Darren Wilson Michael Oswald Diana Sayson
Estrella S. Monzon
Anne O’Brien
Carlos Ortiz
Aaron Holley
Julie Mauro
Bernie Devlin
Kevin Kittrel
Shelia Atkey
Vicki Williams
Mike Davis
Craig McMillan
Collin Johnson
Randy Starling
Ric Robinson
Carolinn McLane
Michelle Wilson
The Aragon Family
Norm Hess
Lynn Hess
Katie Sabatino
Kelsie Weyer
Brenda Morris
Ann Miller
Angelita I. Majors
Anita Babineau
Dorothy Clemens
Hank Richeson
Joe McWaters
Mary M. Lyons
Susan Rivadulla
Sandra O’Brien
Ramona L Castner
Joel Rivera
Penny Romero
Christine Lake
Chris Palm
Pam Huggins
Robert Garrison
Joclare Moody
Michael Earhardt
Bonnie Cholish
Mario Simbulan
Madeline DeMuccio
Joan Kunzinger
Christy Black
Tom Holloway
Silvia Widmer
John Slepecki
Miguel Macias
Joseph Mikulski
Billy Spruell Jr.
Josie Orencia
Mary Longley
Patricia Rufle
Mary Morris
Ruth Jennette
Dale Ann Corillo
Dan Foley
Judy Duff
Kevin Flannery
Jim Edge
Evelyn Edge
Meghan Fitzgerald
Madeline Fitzgerald
Marianne Cicatko
Barbara Thomas
Jimmie Huggins
Bohumila Hrahoska
Brian Dempsey
Michael Fitzpatrick
Walt Daunhauer
The Gendreau Family
David Havel
JJ Miller
Nick Baragar
Lanie Lizarda
Scott Kohlrust
April Buckner
Tanner Effinger
Carolyn Stevens
Barb Tennyson
Joan Hoare
Mary Hancock
Stephanie Mungal
Betty Viloria
Clarence Pitz
Isaac Swain
Lois McDaniel
Alexa La Duke
Sherry LaMay
Jeffrey DiFulgo
Helen Slezak
Ann LaBuda
Gloria Apel
Vincent Donlon
Lee Taylor
Kevin Moore
Sirico Whitfield
Tony Schmidt
Bryan Langan
Janice Wilkie
Jack Upton
Andy Gallop
George Slezak
Kaye Barnes
Jacqueline Alwine
Giuseppe Pasceri
Con English
Bob White
George Rogers
Jorg Widmer
Carly Mauer
DaBiero Family
Patricia Briden
Mischele Grayson
Andrea Themides
Christopher Browne
Jack McGovern
Tom Ford
Wanda Weakley
Gail Alcorn
Ann Graziadei
Rosemarie Fraites
Debbie Lancto
David Hilton
Richard Davidson
Dr. Natasia Reed
Jean Brown
Judy Waterman
Rachel Tease
Debi Palm-Peeks
Sandy Mieczkowski
Alane Pollan
Jackie Napolitano
Joseph Kostrey
Mary Katherine Ogden
Joan Hilton
Trish Bloom
Angela Hopkins
Brody F Mary Nielsen
OUR CIRCLE OF PRAYER
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED:
Nic Navarro, Al Grabow
STAR OF THE SEA CHURCH
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA August 4, 2019
Weekend Ministry Schedule
for August 10th& 11th Contact Grace Jones at [email protected]
Altar Guild Mary Blaski, Barbara Nelin, Liz Apel, Frances Zappia,
Monica Craig
Welcome Desk 5pm McGlinchy, Berger 10am Davey 8am Dewitt 12pm Kenney
Mass Schedule at Local Parishes Holy Family 9am Tuesday through Friday
5:30pm Saturday, 8:15am, 11am Sunday
St. John’s 7:30am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,
Friday 8am Wednesday, 5pm Saturday,
7:30am, 9:15am, 11am Sunday
St. Nicholas 9am Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
5:30pm Saturday, 9am and 11am Sunday
St. Luke’s 7am Monday through Saturday
5pm Saturday, 7am, 9:30am, and 12 Sun.
Holy Spirit 9:10am Tuesday and Friday, 6:15pm
Wednesday and Thursday, 5:30pm
Saturday, 8am, 10:15am and 12:15pm Sunday
The schedule for Liturgical Ministers is available
online at
www.rotundasoftware.com/ministry/SOS
The Vocation Cross The cross is available each weekend to any family or individual who would like to take it home and pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life, and return it the following weekend.
Readings for the Week of August 5th-11th
Monday: Nm 11:4b-15/Ps 81:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 [2a]/ Mt 14:13-21 Tuesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9 [1a and 9a]/2
Pt 1:16-19/Lk 9:28b-36 Wednesday: Nm 13:1-2, 25--14:1, 26a-29a, 34-35/Ps 106:6-
7ab, 13-14, 21-22, 23 [4a]/Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: Nm 20:1-13/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/Mt 16:13-23 Friday: Dt 4:32-40/Ps 77:12-13, 14-15, 16 and 21 [12a]/
Mt 16:24-28 Saturday: 2 Cor 9:6-10/Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9 [5]/ Jn 12:24-26 Sunday: Wis 18:6-9/Ps 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22 [12b]/Heb
11:1-2, 8-19 or 11:1-2, 8-12/Lk 12:32-48
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
July 28 Sunday Collection: 12,652.90
We need $16,077 each week to operate the parish.
Social Outreach: 370.00
Debt Reduction: 1,852.30
Our current mortgage debt for the parish hall is $34,608.16
Parish mortgage for the school building is $1,341,781.35 If you would like to have your Church contributions sent directly to the Church from your bank, please contact your own bank to do so. Almost every bank offers this service. Some parishioners are opting to do this.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
Thanks to T.G. Zappia Construction CO., for sponsoring our bulletin this weekend.
STAR OF THE SEA PARISH COUNCIL Diane Anderson Jim Billing John Fletcher
Nancy Liette Ruth Neely Chancey Walker
Kirsten Robinson Tim Murphy Michelle Libasci
STAR OF THE SEA PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL Gary Ruffner Larry Wetsel Peter Rader
Alison McKee John Davey
Both councils meet once a month.
Scheduling Mass Intentions If you would like to schedule a Mass intention for a loved one, you may book 2 Masses at a time. After each Mass is said you may book another. This policy is to ensure that everyone who would like to have a Mass said has the opportunity to do so. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please call the office at 428-8547.
Did you know…..1 in 5 adults live with mental illness. NAMI COASTAL VIRGINIA is a non-profit providing FREE classes and support groups for those who live with mental illness and for their families. For more information please check out their website at www.namicoastalvirginia.org or call their office at 757-499-2041.
QUILT RAFFLE Women’s club is raffling a beautiful hand quilted king/queen quilt. Tickets go on sale in Crawford Hall after all Masses on most hospitality weekends throughout the year. The drawing will be on Saturday, January 25th at our Winterfest Event.
STAR OF THE SEA CHURCH
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA August 4, 2019
SACRAMENTS
Baptism The next Baptism Class will be September 4th & 11th. For more information or to register for classes contact [email protected].
First Reconciliation/First Eucharist
If your child will be in 2nd grade or higher and would like to receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist this upcoming 2019/2020 school year, please contact [email protected].
Confirmation If your teen will be in 10th grade or higher and would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this year for the 2019/2020 school year, please contact
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
The RCIA begins in late September. So who is the RCIA for you may ask? It is the process of sacramental preparation and celebration for: Any person who is not baptized and wishes to join the Catholic Church; Any adult baptized in another Christian faith who now wishes to become Catholic; Any adult baptized as a Catholic who has not received First Communion or Confirmation. For more information, please contact [email protected].
Marriage If you are a registered parishioner and interested in celebrating your wedding here, please contact [email protected], at least six months prior to your planned wedding date.
STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL NEWS
Star of the Sea Catholic School Now Enrolling PreK 3 through 8th Grade
Small Class Sizes & Licensed Teachers
Faith-based education combined with academic excellence!
Call 757-428-8400 for more information regarding enrollment or financial assistance.
Visit our website at SOSSCHOOL.ORG to register online.
We hope to see you soon!
School is starting at Star of the Sea August 20!
Lighthouse Media Kiosk: If you have a topic you would like to learn more about or a suggestion for materials you are interested in, please contact Kendra Taylor at [email protected] Young Adults
Ages 21-35
Join us for: food, discussion
and friendship twice a month. Meetings will be held at participant homes.
To be added to our contacts and receive
updates, please reach out to:
Nancy @[email protected]
428-8547 ext 107
Please join Father Steve on the Pilgrimage to Ireland, from May 11-19, 2020! This is not only a Pilgrimage to the Holy sites and places of Ireland, but a bit of historical insight for the Richmond
Diocese and Star of the Sea. In Honor of our Diocesan Bicentennial, we will visit the Seminary of our first Bishop, Patrick Kelly. We will also visit the home town of our first Pastor Phillip Brennan! Some of our current parishioners were baptized by Father Brennan! This plans to be a fantastic trip! Please contact Grace Jones at the Parish Office for more information.
STAR OF THE SEA CHURCH
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA August 4, 2019
Nancy Liette, Youth Ministry Coordinator
Life Nights are Sundays 7-8:30pm Complete calendar available on the parish website
Tuesdays @ 7pm, Room 6/7
A lectionary-based program for high school & college aged students.
CORE MEMBERS needed An indispensable part of LIFE TEEN
If you are:
20 – 35ish A confirmed practicing Catholic And have a desire to share your faith the Core Team is a great way to participate in
Life Teen. Please email Nancy for more info.
Connect with Life Teen FACEBOOK: Star of the Sea Life Teen / HS Youth Group
Instagram: @SOSLIFETEEN
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Jeanine Ritz, Coordinator
Every day at VBS, the children learn about God’s goodness in their lives
Pass on the Good News! Help the youth of our parish learn more about Jesus and our Catholic Faith by becoming a catechist for faith formation. Lead catechists and catechist aides are needed for K-8th grade. Religious Education classes are on Monday evenings, 6:15 – 7:30pm starting Oct. 7th. As you nurture the faith of our youth, you will learn and grow as well! We provide teaching materials and support. If interested or for more information, please contact Jeanine Ritz at the parish office or [email protected]
Tuesday Morning Women’s Faith Sharing The group has ended for the summer and will resume again in the Fall. Contact Ann Mooney at 496-2595 for more information.
Tuesday Night Adult Faith Sharing The group usually meets every Tuesday and begins with Mass & Rosary at 6:15pm followed by faith sharing at 7pm. We are currently sharing “Genesis to Jesus: Journey Through Scripture” by Scott Hahn. For any questions
contact Grace Jones.
COMMUNITY LIFE Shining Stars Senior Adults
All Seniors are welcome to join us for our next Senior
Mass and Celebration on Friday, August 9th, 2019 with Mass at 8am followed by breakfast at Mary’s Restaurant to
celebrate our August senior birthdays. Please join us!!!
Children of Mary - All are welcome to join us If you are devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary and would like to join us in praying the Rosary and visiting nursing homes, please contact Nida Shaughnessy at 430-2334 or
come to our next meeting on September 5th at 5:15pm in
room 5 in the parish hall. Speaking of Our Blessed Mother…Please invite Mary as the Pilgrim Virgin of
Fatima into your home, contact Nida. Join us to pray
the Rosary on Tuesdays at the First Colonial Inn at
10:30am and at Atlantic Shores on Wednesdays at
10:30am.
**Helping Hands of Star of the Sea
This group is open to all men and women of the parish who would like to help with small projects. They meet most Saturday mornings at 8:30am at the Lake House. Contact Steve, 343-3288 for more info. More volunteers
are needed.
RISE Faith Formation Program for Men The 30 day challenge for men has begun. For questions or more information about future meetings, contact Jeanine Ritz at [email protected]
Women’s Club The ladies will be taking a break from meeting for the summer.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word This is offered at the 5pm Saturday Mass and the 10am Sunday Mass for all children 4 years old to 2nd grade. No sign up is necessary. Fr. Steve will bless and dismiss the children after the opening prayer so they can enjoy the readings on their level, and they return to you during the offertory. Parents are always welcome to come and help!
Parish Nursery Our beautiful nursery is located down the hallway by the restrooms. It is open for all Masses on the weekend. One parent must stay with their child at all times. A live broadcast of the Mass is shown on the TV in the nursery.
Columbarium Our Columbarium is located at the south end of the
Church. Double Niche $1,500.00
Single Niche $750.00 This price includes the urn and brass plate, engraved marble face plate, and perpetual care. Contact Jean. 5 day candles are available for everyone's use.
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
SOCIAL MINISTRY
Coordinator, Virginia Mollner
Email: [email protected]
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:30-11:30am
Phone Number: 428-1244
S.O.S. SOCIAL MINISTRY’s
activities & ministries include:
Peace & Justice, Social Outreach,
Soup Kitchen, Migrant Ministry,
Food Donation Drivers, Respect Life, Thanksgiving Baskets,
Christmas Giving Tree, Sowers of Justice, Sweet
Blessings, and Virginia Catholic Conference
Peace & Justice: Pray for God’s peace for our world and may we always be grateful for all the blessings that God has given us! In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught us about special blessings called the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-10). Jesus shared with us that the Beatitudes can help us to live happy, humble Christian lives. May we continue to love one another as Jesus has taught us and always trust in God’s love for all of us!
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the clean in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Social Outreach: We serve our Virginia Beach par ish neighbors, needy, and homeless. The following items are always greatly appreciated as they are very helpful to the individuals and families that come to Social Outreach: Plastic recyclable grocery bags Toilet Paper Bottled Water HRT One Day Bus Passes
A ‘Special Thank You’ to Virginia C. for your special treat to our Social Outreach! Your wonderful “Stuffed Pasta Shells” tray was a special blessing for our guests that visited our Social Outreach! Thank you for sharing your homemade and thoughtful dish with our guests!
Thank you so much for your time, talent, and treasure!
CONTACTS IN THE PARISH Baptism, Marriage, Funerals Geri Tarkington 428-8547
Liturgy Coordinator Grace Jones 428-8547
Religious Education Coordinator Jeanine Ritz 428-8547
Life Teen/ Youth Ministry Coord. Nancy Liette 652-2124
Eucharistic Adoration Dick & Sue Meeker 228-7775
Funeral Hospitality Virginia Rader 631-1966
Marie Beck 581-0452 Music Bryce Miller 428-8547
Social Ministry Virginia Mollner 428-8547
Columbarium Jean Choplinsky 428-8547
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Jean Choplinsky 428-8547
Children of Mary Nida Shaughnessy 430-2334
Ministry to Sick and Homebound Pat McGlinchy 428-2464
Shining Stars Senior Adults Barbara Tennyson 635-5891
Women’s Club Jan Carlson 486-7686
Helping Hands of Star of the Sea Steve Rufle 343-3288
Young Adults Jeanine Ritz 428-8547
Altar Servers Sidney Hays 481-9080
Greeters Sharon Pitz 468-2621
Lectors Kevin Bowser 635-1929
EMHC Diane Boyd 403-8919
Welcome Desk Team Rhonda Crowe 340-0409
Altar Guild Marge Standing 450-3050
Parish Events Committee Amber Steele 989-287-0031
RISE for Men Jeanine Ritz 428-8547
Grief Sharing Group Virginia Rader 631-1966
Meals on Wheels Marie Beck 581-0452
Prison Ministry Virginia Mollner 428-8547
Migrant Ministry Isabel Valentini 406-1453
School Principal Dr. Carey Averill 428-8400
Respect Life: Remember each day that God’s love for each of us is generous, sacrificial, life-giving, and forever! May we have a deeper and profound understanding how precious and immeasurable all life is, especially that of every person from conception to natural death. Learn more about Respect Life at www.usccb.org/respectlife
God of life and love, you created us in your image and sent your Son to bring us life. Instill in us a respect for all life, from conception to natural death. Empower us to work for justice for the poor. Nourish us that we may bring food to the hungry. Inspire us to cherish the fragile life of the unborn. Strengthen us to bring comfort to the chronically ill. Teach us to treat the aging with dignity and respect. Bring us one day into the glory of everlasting life. We ask through Christ our Lord. AMEN.
Migrant Ministry: We had wonderful visits this week! The workers are welcoming the cooler weather after those stifling hot days. We visited two camps we had not been to. One of them had several children between the ages of 2-5. As it happened, we had a new family join our group this week and they brought along their young children and some of the toys they had out-grown. We were blessed to be able to watch God work through these little ones. When we arrived, the workers had not yet re-turned but the children and their caretaker were there so we waited for about a half hour. During this time, the new family unloaded the toys they had brought for the children, which included a small bicycle with training wheels. We spent the next 30 minutes watch-ing the two children from our group interact with the little ones from the camp. The older boy who is six very patiently helped the little ones with the bicycle while his little sister (4) raced around the yard with her new found friends. There was hide and seek, a relay race and just genuine friendship! It was a great reminder that we not only provide sheets, towels and toiletries, but friend-ship! Thank you for your continued donations and prayers!