Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 7, 2010
GOD’S CALL
In today’s scriptures we hear three instances of
people receiving and responding to a call from God.
These accounts follow the pattern of most scriptural call
narratives: a divine presence appears and speaks; the person
expresses fear or unworthiness, receives encouragement,
and finally responds to God’s call. Today’s first
reading shows an unworthy Isaiah responding to the
Lord’s call, “Here I am; send me!” (Isaiah 6:8). In the
second reading Paul tells us that, even though he had persecuted
the church, he was called to be an apostle. In the
Gospel, despite Simon Peter’s protest that he is a sinner,
Jesus calls James, John, and Simon to follow him. They
leave everything they have and follow Jesus—that is,
they become Jesus’ disciples. These scriptures can challenge
us to take stock of our lives. How do we experience
Jesus’ call to discipleship in our lives? How well and
faithfully are we responding?
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ST. ANTHONY HIGH SCHOOL—50th REUNION
The reunion for the Class of 1960 is September
10th, 2010, at the Aquarium of the Pacific here in
Long Beach. If you know someone from this class,
please contact: Marydonvantravel@yahoo.com
CENTERING PRAYER
A prayer of consent to the presence and action of
God within us, prayed in God’s first language“SILENCE”, every 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00pm, in
the Church. For information, call: Pat (562)243-
8460; or Melissa (562)434-1998.
MEN’S CLUB
Our Parish Men’s Club meets this Thursday, January
11th, at 6:30pm, in the Jubilee Room. All men
of the parish are welcome.
WOMEN’S COUNCIL
Save this date: Sunday, February 21st, in conjunction
with Coffee and Donuts, our Women’s Council
will host an “Upscale-Resale Event” in the Social
Hall after all the Masses.
CATHOLIC FAMILY THEATER
GKC Theater presents “An Act of Reparation” playing
from 2/18 to 3/7. Contact
www.odysseytheatre.com for tickets. Call Julie
(562)243-1286, for Sunday Matinee carpooling and
other information.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): What is the Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults (RCIA)?
The
RCIA is for people who want to join
the Church and become Catholic. It
is a ritual process for calling adults
to a conversion of mind and heart
that prepares them for reception of the Sacraments
of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist).
This Sunday at the 11:00Mass, our recently formed
Inquiry group will take the first of three steps in the
initiation process—they will participate in a combined
Rite of Acceptance (for unbaptized) and Rite
of Welcoming (for baptized). During this combined
rite, Inquirers declare their intention to the parish
community and the Church declares its acceptance
of the Inquirers as Catechumens (The unbaptized)
and Candidates (already baptized). Please join the
RCIA team in welcoming and supporting our new
Catechumens and Candidates as they begin their
faith journey.
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Adult Confirmation sessions for baptized Catholic
adults, who have received their First Holy Communion,
will be held during Lent on Wednesday evenings
from 7:00 to 9:00 in the Jubilee Room.
Classes begin on February 24, and continue weekly:
February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and April 7.
Please contact Ted or Kathleen Flood at (562) 434-
3163 for additional information.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Catechists are needed for 2nd and 8th grades.
Please consider volunteering for our program.
Contact: Pat McGlynn 562-494-8149.
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.
LEGION OF MARY
Meets every Wednesday, 8:45am, in the Jubilee Room. Everyone is welcome.

