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CURRENT EVANGELIZATION EFFORTS AT MARY STAR OF THE SEA ARE CENTERED IN
SIX AREAS:
R.C.I.A., ADULT EDUCATION, PATH. (PARISH APOSTOLIC TEAM OF
HOSPITALITY), PARISH HOSPITALITY, MINISTRY SUNDAY, PRISON MINISTRY, JUVENILE
DETENTION MINISTRY.
R.C.I.A.
(Rite
of
Christian
Initiation
of
Adults)
Director: Annette Shannon-Batinovich
Phone: (310) 833-1459
History: The RCIA program was organized with the purpose of providing ongoing conversion of Catholics/non-Catholics. The primary goal is the promotion of a holistic threefold informational, formational and transformational process of conversion through prayer, study, discussion and celebration. The whole process comprises doctrinal, scriptural, liturgical, apostolic and practical information.
On Wednesdays 7-9 pm.
SCRIPTURE STUDIES
Little Rock Scripture Study
Edna Gonzalez (310) 833-3541
Classes held in Parish Center Wednesday mornings.
BIBLE STUDY
Director: Sr. Danielle Rush, DMJ Phone: (310) 833-3541
History: Adult Education is ongoing in order to increase the faith of parishioners and to encourage further participation in the areas of doctrine, scripture, liturgy, apostolic and faith formation.
Program is based on the availability of outside speakers, existing parish interests and needs, e.g.: based on Sunday Liturgical readings. Schedules are published in the parish Sunday bulletin.
Held each Monday evening in the Parish Center.
PARISH HOSPITALITY
Director: Josephine Frka Phone: (310) 833-3541
History: Formally organized in 1994 as part of the Ushers Ministry. All ushers act as 'greeters' during each Mass throughout the weekend.
In addition to the role of the ushers, members of the Hospitality Committee prepare donuts and coffee after the 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Masses. This hospitality time takes place in the Parish Center Patio.
PRISON MINISTRIES
Director: Annette Shannon-Batinovich
Phone: (310) 833-1459
History: In 1994, this ministry was added to parish evangelization at the request of the prison chaplain at Terminal Island Federal Correction Institute.
Prison Ministry: Federal
Correctional Institution, Terminal Island
Trained volunteers teach the love of God through the Bible,
giving inmates a sense of hope and redemption through
understanding, compassion.
These ministers serve on Sunday at 8:00 A.M.
Juvenile Detention Ministry:
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, Downey
History:
Established as part or the parish program in 1996, at
the request of Los Padrinos Juvenile Detention Center.
Volunteers minister to youth groups for sacrament
preparation and to encourage ongoing study of doctrine as a
basis for Christian living
Immigration Customs Enforcement
(ICE), Terminal Island
Sunday 8:30 am