SAINT TIMOTHY CATHOLIC CHURCH

10425 W. PICO BLVD PASTOR: REVEREND PAUL E. VIGIL

PICO & BEVERLY GLEN BOULEVARDS, REV. WHARREN P. BANICO, RESIDENT PRIEST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90064 DEACON COUPLE: TOM & CARRIE SABOL
PARISH OFFICE: (310) 474-1216
WWW.STTIMOTHYLA.ORG

Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 9, 2010
May the peoples praise you, O God;
may all the peoples praise you!
-- Psalm 67:6
OFFICE CONFESSIONS MARRIAGES, BAPTISIMS, SPECIAL SERVICES & MASSES

10425 W. Pico Blvd. Saturday: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Phone: (310) 474-1216
WWW.STTIMOTHYLA.ORG
SCHOOL
Iselda E. Richmond, Principal
10479 W. Pico Blvd
Phone: (310) 474-1811
WWW.STTIMOTHY.ORG
First Friday: Before 7:30 a.m. Mass PLEASE CALL THE RECTORY
MASS SCHEDULE DEVOTIONS
Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m. Monday following 7:30 a.m. Mass, Miraculous
Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00 p.m. Medal Novena. 1st Friday After 7:30 a.m. Mass.
Daily Masses: 7:30 a.m.
Holy Day Masses: Vigil: 5:30 p.m., 7:30 a.m.,
First Saturday of the month following 7:30 a.m.
Mass, Our Lady of Fatima, and Every Monday
12:10 p.m.
7:15 p.m. Legion of Mary.
May 09, 2010
MOTHER LOVE
There is only one pretty child in the
world, and every mother has it.
--Chinese proverb
Our Sincere Gratitude
Thanks to the Arce, Bickerton, and Walesben families for help-
ing with hospitality on May 25th.
Thanks to Vicky Loschuk for all the wonderful crafts she pre-
pared for our religious education program. Thanks to Dina Cer-
chione for donating the scissors for our Mothers Day craft.
Thanks to Sac 2 and Post Sac classes from our Religious Edu-
cation for hosting last Sunday’s Family Mass.
Sunday, May 9th: 7:30 Holy Souls
9:00 Soledad Reynoso (D)
10:30 For Parishioners of St Timothy
12:00 Zoyla Rosa Espinoza (D)
Saturday, May 15th: 7:30 Christina Carrera (D)
5:30 James Kirby (D)
Sunday, May 16th: 7:30 Lydia Provost & Family
9:00 Veronica Johnston (D)
10:30 For Parishioners of St Timothy
12:00 Guillermina Cavero (D)
Mass Intentions are a perfect way to remember your loved ones
whether living or deceased. Commemorate those key anniversa-
ries with a lasting spiritual gift. Call the Parish Office at (310) 474-
1216 for more information.
Your Vote is Your Voice in your Community
Monday, May 24, 2010 is the last day to register to vote
in the June 8th California Primary Election. U.S. citizens
turning18 years of age on or before June 8th are eligible
to register.
You must re-register if you have changed your name,
moved or wish to change political party affiliation. Self-
addressed voter registration forms are available in post
offices, libraries or online with the County Registrar of
Voters, www.lavote.net
Did You Know?
Violence and Teen Dating
Statistics show that one in three teenagers has
experienced violence in a dating relationship.
In dating violence, one partner tries to main-
tain power and control over the other through some kind of
abuse. Dating violence crosses economic, racial and social
lines, most victims are young women who are also at higher
risk for serious injury. For useful tips on how to recognize the
warning signs that your teenager may be in an abusive dating
relationship, please visit: www.safehorizonsofsummerset.org.
For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213)
637-7650.
St. Timothy
School News You can also visit us at http://sttimothy.org
Volunteer Appreciation Night- May 14th Save the Date! Event
starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All parents/family volunteers
are invited. No children please.
St. Timothy School Walk-A-Thon- Please support our kids in
our STS walk-a-thon, May 14th. Help raise funds for Olympic Day
and help with the sports program expenses. It’s a fun, easy, and
healthy way to support our school.
STS Math League:
In February the 6th, 7th, & 8th grades entered a math contest. The
contest consists of 40 questions that the students have to do in 30
minutes. These test concepts that are 2 years ahead of what we
are doing. The material says that if a child scores a total of 15, 1
point per problem, then they are above average and should be
commended. About 98% of our students scored a total of 15 or
higher points and our highest score ever was Grant Farjado, with a
score of 35. Each grade then picks the top 5 students and enters
them into a contest that nationally is 96 students large. This year I
am proud to say that; Jade Cook (30 points), Zack Castorina
(29points), Sara Thomas (28 points) Scott Berkett (27points) and
Andrew Martinez (23points), made up our team of the top scores in
the class. In the contest we placed 4th in the Los Angeles Area.
Science Fair:
Last week on Wednesday, the top 4 winners of our school science
fair, in the 6-8th grades participated in the Los Angeles County Sci-
ence Fair. 10 students participated this year. Of those ten, four
placed at the County Level.
-In 6th Grade, Asha Banks did her project on earthquakes. She won
a special award from the Professional Engineers In California Gov-
ernment, Los Angeles Section along with the award. She ALSO won
$1,000 and was interviewed for CNN and a Catholic Newspaper
(Tidings). Asha is planning on donating ½ of her winnings to the
relief funds in Chile and Haiti. Asha won Honorable Mention at the
Los Angeles County Science Fair. Breanne Anderson was presented
Honorable Mention for her project on erosion and was just selected
as a designee for the California State Science Fair. Also in 6th grade,
Nina Juarez was awarded a special award from the National Mete-
orologist Foundation and was asked to join them at their yearly
dinner in June.
-In our 7th grade, our very own Sara Thomas, who placed Honor-
able Mention last year at the Los Angeles County Science Fair, was
honored this year and won 1st place for her project titled, “How
Does the Amount of Carbon Dioxide Affect Temperature and Photo-
synthesis in Plants?” Now Sara is preparing to attend the California
Science Fair at the Convention Center May 16th & 17th. We wish her
the best of luck!
Dear St. Timothy parishioners:
As director of the St. Timothy Choir, I would like to invite
you to consider joining us. The choir, which sings at the
Sunday masses at 10:30 am rehearses each Thursday from
7:15 to 9:00 pm in the choir room of the church. Spiritually,
the choir is a representative of the congregation, preparing
beautiful music the glory and worship of God. Singers in our
choir come from diverse musical backgrounds, and it has
been a joyful experience to work with them. If you have any
feeling that you may be interested in joining, please do not
hesitate to stop by the choir loft after Sunday mass or leave
a message for me at the church.
Sincerely,
Dana Howell

A Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers today, May 9th,
Mother’s Day. As is the custom in some parishes we are happy
to distribute to each mother a token of our appreciation for
the wonderful vocation of motherhood. All human beings come
into the world as a son or daughter of a mother; it is a univer-
sal human experience that is so wonderful. The Church feels a
special alignment with mothers, over and above the natural
vocation of motherhood. The Church knows that the mother is
usually and many times the one who takes the time and has
the special gift of faith to pass on to their son or daughter.
The mother is also a tabernacle, if you will, of the human life
before childbirth. One of the most influential persons in the life
of the child is the mother. Also, the Church is also referred to
as a mother, mater, in the sense that she cares for her chil-
dren, baptized Catholics, as a mother cares for her children. Of
course, we can’t forget the Blessed Virgin Mary who herself
was the mother of Jesus and is the greatest saint as well as an
example for all of us. I can go on and on about the vocation of
motherhood but I will leave that for another occasion. In the
meantime, suffice it to say, Happy Mother’s Day especially to
all present here today.
Just a reminder that next Sunday, not Thursday like it used to
be, is Ascension Sunday, May 16th. So, Thursday, again, is
NOT the celebration of Ascension.
Also, this weekend and next weekend you are invited
to contribute to the Retirement Fund for retired priests. The
way to do this is to use an envelope from the pews or the
envelope you may have received in the mail if you are regis-
tered parishioners. This weekend and next we are accepting
donations for this annual cause so please remember these
wonderful, wise priests. The envelope can be placed in the
collection baskets when the ushers pass by. In fact, as you
know, we are proud to have two retired priests celebrate Mass
here on a regular basis: Msgr. Donnelly and Fr. Gutting. Al-
though they are retired they love their vocation so much they
continue to serve God and the church in some way.
We are continuing with the bulletin inserts about dif-
ferent aspects of the role of the bishop as previously an-
nounced.
Thank you for your generosity. The above figures do not in-
clude online giving, mail-in donations or special collections.
Again, next Sunday, May 16th, at the 9:00 a.m. Mass the chil-
dren of our parish who are prepared will make their First Holy
Communion. Congratulations to these children and their fami-
lies!
A special thanks to everyone who participated in Casino Night
last Saturday night. As you know it was a social fundraiser for
the school but I was happy to see many parishioners at the
event as well. Also, as you know, there was limited parking
last weekend so I would like to thank you for your understand-
ing about that too.
Last weekends collection, May 1st and 2nd 2010, was
$6,503.00. Thank you for your generosity.
Fr. Paul E. Vigil
Retirement Fund for Archdiocesan Priests
This weekend and next all parishioner throughout our
Archdiocese will be asked to give generously to support the
Retirement Fund for Archdiocesan Priests via a special collec-
tion.
Currently, the fund provides for 153 priests who are
retired. Over the next ten years, the number of priests who will
reach retirement age will number 358. All of these individuals
have committed their lives to serve the spiritual needs of our
parish communities. We, in turn, owe it to them to assure that
they do not have to worry about their retirement years.
Beginning in 2000 and in each year since, the Archdio-
cese of Los Angeles has asked for financial support for the Re-
tirement Fund for Archdiocesan Priests. The faithful of the Arch-
diocese have responded generously and tremendously in sup-
port of this important special collection. Since 2000, a total of
$9,957,090 has been added to the Priests’ Pension Plan through
this annual collection.
Thank you to those who have been so generous.
Please reflect upon how the priests in your life have guided you,
called forth your gifts and provided spiritual guidance in your
life. Then, prayerfully determine the amount that you will give
next week in support of them, not out of a sense of obligation
but, out of true gratitude for their dedication and service for so
many years to the People of God in our Archdiocese of Los An-
geles.
LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE
May 16, 2010
Lectors Communion Ministers
5:30— Murillo 5:30— Lingard; Harner; Martner
7:30— Davis 7:30— Owen; Aclan; Recto
9:00— ST First Communion 9:00— Sabol; Galonska; Rowe; Bryant;
Saucedo
10:30— Nodjoumi; 10:30— Jean-Pierre; Svobodas; Gerski;
Jean-Pierre Page
12:00— Reyes 12:00— Gallant; Simmons; Leyva
First Holy Communion
Please pray for the following First Communicants from our par-
ish family, they will be receiving First Holy Communion this Sun-
day May 9th and next Sunday May 16th at the 9am Mass:
Katya Boychuk, Eric Cuevas, Matthew Ditman, Jack Bickerton,
Erik Garcia, Tatiana Gonzalez, Mia Huo, Cristina King, Robert
King, James Kishiyama, Catherine Lange, Ryan Madariaga,
Julian Cesar Rodriquez, Tess Orvin, Adrian Qureshi, Audrey
Ramirez, Andrew Rojas, Colette Stack, Edwin Castro Vasquez,
Ruby Walsleben, Harrison Zeigler.
Sunday, May 9th:
9 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word
MOTHER’S DAY!
Monday, May 10th:
Legion of Mary 7:15 pm in the Rectory
Friday, May 14th:
Volunteer appreciation award ceremony 7pm in Hall
Saturday, May 15th:
First Holy Communion Family Retreat 10:30am in Hall
Sunday, May 16th:
9 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word
First Holy Communion 9am Mass