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.