Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

Where has the summer gone? Our students return to school for the new academic year on Monday. LAUSD began last week and many Catholic high schools began earlier this week. Our Religious Education and Teen Confirmation begin soon as does the OCI for Adults and Children.

Are you or someone you know searching for a deeper connection to God and a welcoming spiritual community?

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) invites you to explore the beauty, teachings, and community of the Roman Catholic Church. Whether you know someone looking to take their first steps in faith or want to help a friend find their spiritual home, our upcoming OCIA journey is open to everyone.

Who is OCIA For?

The Unbaptized: Anyone seeking to discover faith in Jesus Christ and receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and First Communion.

Christians from Other Traditions: Baptized Christians looking to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church.

Returning Catholics: Adults baptized Catholic who never received the Sacraments of First Communion or Confirmation.

Faith is a journey always shared with others. We ask all parishioners to pray for this ministry and actively invite family members, friends, neighbors, or coworkers who have expressed interest in the Catholic faith. Your simple invitation could be the spark that changes someone's life. Please refer those who may want to explore or contact Father Mark.

We also share our faith in helping others. A special thanks for all who donated the Habitat for Humanity Re-Build of the Palisades and Malibu event in September. We also need a team of 10 people to work onsite on Saturday, September 26th. Click here to register or contact Rick Bisetti at habitat@sp-apostle.org.

Peace and blessings,

Father Gil

Many of our parishes and schools struggle with limited resources, but Together in Mission helps keep them thriving. This is the Hour for Love campaign helps Catholic schools afford supplies, ensures parishes can continue serving their communities, and supports programs that bring faith to those who need it most. 

2026 Parish Goal: $156,561

Total Pledged: $93,291.64

Total Paid: $90,835.89

Percentage to Goal: 58%

Please make your gift today! To make a gift, go to:

Together in Mission - St. Paul the Apostle (P493)

For peace in every nation: for all those wounded and killed and for the safety of service members in harm's way. For peace, may the light of the Holy Spirit transform hearts so that all may seek the way of peace together, let us pray to the Lord:

For our immigrant sisters and brothers living in fear of deportation, may the Lord accompany them through the ministry of the Christian community:

For the healing, comfort, and peace of the sick, Jane Sieracki, Mary Healy, Lisa Becker McLaglen, Sharon Siebhur, Mike & Joanne Hinnebusch, Gwen Thompson, Bernadette Tee, Grace L'Manian, Jeannie Cheng, Richard Welch, Catherine Peacock, Dan Bianco, Nancy Campbell, Gary Orfield, Manolo Velez, Victoria T. Picard, Amparo Haber, Shirley Ruess, Sister Irene Wright, Greg Tinsley, Jack & Vicki Phillips, Tel Ramon, Mary Pat Cooper, Todd Wiench, Estrella and John Monzon, Charles Candel, Marisa Kavanau, Carol King Wolcott, John Wolcott, Angel Appleton, Clark Gassan, Lohriena Lohrie Counts, Nora McCormick Heinen, Weldon Tilley, Paul Lannan, Eileen Gaffney.

For the eternal rest of our beloved departed, Paula Noyola, Bernard Avila, Nancy Passarelli, Mary O’Conner, Don Jones, Lisa Crehan, Fred Votto, Biagio Silvestri, Paulina Dominguez-Castillo, G Robbie Nicholson, José Agerico Moncada, Debbie Battaglia, Madeleine Lord, Cecile Bianco, Mary Loberg, Mary Claire Arbus, Dolores Diaz, Grace Hiney, Robert Cimiluca, Gary Bourgeois, Andrew Politz, Pauline Zaloski, James Wilkie, Father Richard Chilson, CSP, Father Daniel McCotter, CSP, Zenaida B. Chua, Antonia T. Semar, Mike Lanning, Jaroslan Witkoski, Susan Burkhard, Connie Pobre, John A. Woodward IV, Terry Casey, Darrel Bengry, Joan Doyle, Cristina Mirendolf, Elaine Vucelich, Marietta Lavin, Jeffrey Graham, Renee Good, Alex Pretti, Robert J. Burns, John 'JJ' Goldrick, Dellie Abad, James Kennedy, José Fernandez, Terry O'Malley Seidler, Rich Puppione, Christie Farmer, Alfred Ruess, Christohper Hudlin, Alan Culver, Laura James, Anne Marie Hannick, Father Greg Goethals, SJ, Ron Schuster, Bobby Burks, Father Jack Lynch, CSP, Arlene Havel, Phil Duncan, Michele Kearin, Father Brad Schoeberle, CSP, Mary Tokuza, Haruko Hiromura, Donny Kie, Cesar Robeniol, Nellie Scholar, may they rest in peace.