The STARS Ministry's mission is to provide adults over the age 50 in the Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Community with opportunities for spiritual growth, social connection, and cultural enrichment. Their activities include monthly luncheons, interesting speakers and presentations, occasional spiritual exercises, and periodic, half-day bus trips to attractions in the greater metropolitan area.
Coordinator: Steering Committee
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Seniors’ VOICE - March 2023
2023 - #1
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Our Mission: To provide adults over age 55 in our parish community opportunities for spiritual growth, social connection and cultural enrichment.
Greetings!!
After a long hiatus due to COVID reasons, We Are Back!!!
Many thanks to All who have indicated their desire to remain on our Roster of Members. Your Steering Committee is seeking to increase our membership; please invite all your friends to join us. Membership is open to all Seniors over 55 -- even if they do not belong to St. Paul the Apostle parish.
March 1st -- ‘How to Make a Violin’
Coordinator of this Event, Claudia Hinnebusch, reports that "How to Make a Violin", lecture/demo/performance by violinist Rebecca Rodman was a re"sounding" success. Attendees enjoyed hearing about violins and how they are made, as well as being able to hold components of a violin. The sandwiches and desserts served were yummy! We hope to have Becky present a "Part 2" sometime in the future, possibly as a "field trip" to her workshop in Pacific Palisades.
March 29 -- ‘What do You Really Believe’ -- Speaker: Claire Henning, D.Min.
[ St. Paul the Apostle, Multi-Purpose Room, 10:30am ]
It’s not too late to register for this Talk. Claire is an excellent speaker -- you would not want to miss her Talk. Send an email to cmdevera@gmail.com (preferred), or call Charlotte on her cell #310-351-9797.
Other Activities in the Works:
April: Movie and Discussion with Joan Doyle
What a way to welcome spring! A reprise of our popular movie discussion with Joan Doyle as mistress of ceremonies! Prepare for the fun in the last week of April.
May: Marian Mass with the participation of the 7th Graders
Fellowship Potluck -- Meet new Members and renew friendships with current Members.
Further details will be announced in forthcoming Newsletters. Your Steering Committee will also be discussing possible trips back to the Greek Orthodox church and the UCLA Gardens that were quite enjoyable.
Miscellaneous:
If you are predominantly homebound and would like to receive the Holy Eucharist, please send an email to: cmdevera@gmail.com. Please specify your desired schedule and we will try to make arrangements. Remember to include your contact number as well as home address.
For those of you who are no longer able to drive or take the bus, we are trying to find out other means of transportation that may be available to you. Further updates in one of our Upcoming Newsletters.
Your Steering Committee Chairperson and Co-Chairs welcome comments, suggestions, questions, or just to hear from you. Please email: Charlotte: cmdevera@gmail.com // Claire: cgerard110@aol.com // Or Claudia: hinnebug@ucla.edu
Or even all 3 of us!
We are all excited to resume our Group Activities and hope to see you All join in these Activities again!!
Come, Holy Spirit!
Fill the hearts of your faithful
and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your spirit and they shall be created And you shall renew the face of the earth.
Bring peace among your children throughout the world; give strength and healing to those who are ill;
grant peace to those who carry the burden of grief; help us to be bearers of your light, workers of your peace, and witnesses of your mercy.
AMEN.