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Parish Secretary
Mary Golad
phone 310.216.1145
FAX 310.216.1002
VisitationChurch497@gmail.com
Business Manager
Yolanda Garcia
stc_ygarcia@hotmail.com
Director of Religious Education
Mary Jo Rodrick
310.568.9085
mjrodrick@hotmail.com
Confirmation Directors
Toney Renteria 310.216.8075
Karli Sikich 310.216.1145
VisitationConfirmationProgram@hotmail.com
Religious Education Programs
•Religious Education Registration
Form - CLICK
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•Religious
Education Class Fees & Tuition - CLICK
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•Baptism
101 - What You Need to Know - CLICK
HERE
•Rite
of Christian Initiation for Adults - CLICK
HERE
First Communion – Contact: Mary Jo Rodrick
A two-year preparation program for students in the Religious
Education or Visitation School which can take place anytime
during the eight years of Elementary School Education. Students
prepare for the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist
with parent participation as a part of the sacrament preparation.
Email mjrodrick@hotmail.com
Confirmation – Contact: Toney Renteria or Karli
Sikich
A two-year Archdiocesan program, September – May, in which teenagers
explore their relationship with Christ and His Church in preparation
for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Meeting dates and times vary.
email visitationconfirmationprogram@hotmail.com
Preschool Education – Contact: Mary Jo Rodrick
Teaches fundamental faith foundations at the 3-5 year-old levels
on Sundays during the 11:00am Mass; classes held October – May.
Email
mjrodrick@hotmail.com
Elementary Education – Contact: Mary Jo Rodrick
Teaches the fundamentals of the Catholic faith to young people
in Grades 1-6 on Sundays at 9:30am, concluding with the 11am
Mass; classes held October – May. a
Jr. High Education – Contact: Mary Jo Rodrick
Teaches basic Catholic doctrine and practices, giving young
people in Grades 7 and 8 the opportunity to grow in their faith
through the Word, Worship, and Christian Service; meets Sundays
at 9:30am concluding with 11am Mass. Classes held October –
May.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults –Contact:
Fr. William Brelsford
(RCIA) A process of faith formation for unbaptized or baptized
adults who wish to become Catholic or Catholics who wish to
make their Confirmation/First Eucharist. Through classes, Scripture
reflection, and individual discussion, we explore Catholic beliefs
and prepare for full initiation into the Catholic Church. The
classes meet Tuesdays.
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Social
Service Ministries
Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women – Contact: Cathy Roze
ACCW seeks to stimulate spiritual and intellectual development
among members by providing opportunities for service.
Bereavement Committee – Contact: Candy Blankenship 310.338.9043
Oversees the Bereavement chapel & conducts Bereavement Workshops.
Children on the Journey – Contact: Toni Kerker
Outreach to support the hungry children of America by raising
money through car washes, bake sales, teas, card sales and other
events by the teens of the parish. Email tonimkerker@earthlink.net
Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick – Contact: Mary Junod
Distributes communion on Mondays to those unable to attend Sunday
Mass.
Giving Tree – Contact: Toni Kerker
Provides toys, diapers, and grocery scrip during the Christmas
holiday season to the St. Margaret Center. Email tonimkerker@earthlink.net
Lunches for the Poor – Contact: Pat Menezes
Prepares sack lunches for distribution to the poor on Tuesday
mornings in the Parish Center after morning Mass.
Respect Life Committee – Contacts: Barbara Berg and Tom Ullman
Informs parish about state and federal legislation and Action
Alerts that will impact the innocent unborn and our elderly
citizens; Collects donations for pregnancy help centers during
October.
St. Margaret Center – Contact: Parish Office
Provides donations of canned food and toiletries for the homeless;
items collected the last Sunday of every month in the vestibule
of the church.
Spirit of Mary Prayer Group – Contact: Beverly Razzeto
Prays the rosary for the special intentions and needs of our
parish on Thursdays in the Convent Chapel.
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Liturgical
Ministers
Altar Servers – Contact: Sue Mapes
Assist the priests during Mass; training necessary.
Eucharistic Ministers – Contact: Donna Miller
Eucharistic Ministers are trained individuals who administer
Holy Communion at Mass and bring the Holy Eucharist to the sick
and elderly in their homes and the hospitals; training necessary.
Greeters – Contact: Parish Office
Greet and welcome people 15 minutes prior to the beginning of
Mass.
Lectors – Contact: Bernadette Robert
Lectors are trained individuals who proclaim the Word of God
at Mass and read the intercessions; training necessary.
Music
Choir Trio – Contact:
Joanne Rachford
Sings at the Saturday 5:00pm Mass
Practice: Wednesdays at 7:30pm
Contemporary Choir Contact:
Joanne Rachford
Sings at the Sunday 11:00am Mass
Practices: Thursdays in the Parish Center 7:30pm
Visitation Children’s Choir
– Contact: Joanne Rachford
Sings at the 11:00am Family Mass and Christmas. Must be a member
of Visitation School; practices are held in the Church after
school.
Traditional Choir –
Contact: Kathy McGrath
Sings at the 9:30am Sunday Mass
Practice: Thursday in the Parish Center at 7:30pm
Ushers – Contact: Dick Van Dusen
Welcome parishioners and visitors to Visitation as they gather
for Mass; direct those who are taking up of the offering, and
distribute the parish bulletin.
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Parish
Committees
Finance Council – Contact: Liz Murray
Assists the pastor in planning the maintenance and
upkeep of the parish buildings; advises of capital improvement
and budget preparation
Parish Pastoral Council – Contact: Mark & Guylaine
Brosmer
Provides advice and assistance to the Pastor for the building
of our faith community; meetings at the Pastor’s discretion.
Safeguard the Children Committee – Contact: Dick Van Dusen
Oversees an educational and guidance program for volunteers
who minister to our young people in the parish; works in conjunction
with the Archdiocese under guidelines mandated by the Cardinal.
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Liturgy Committee – Contact: Fr. William Brelsford
Develops meaningful liturgy in accord with Church documents.
Art and Environment Committee – Contact: Terry Godat/Gina
Bellous
Decorates the Church for seasonal holydays.
Church Angels – Contact: Gloria Pavlich
Cleans and maintains the sanctuary area, vestibule, altar servers’
area, and the light dusting of the body of the Church.
Hospitality – Contact: Kathleen Wheeler
Develops community spirit by sponsoring social events and Sunday
Coffee and Doughnuts; assists with projects for pastor and associated
committees.
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Parish
Organizations
Catholic Daughters - Contact Joyce Holt
310-649-5586
Knights of Columbus - Contact Chris Lopez 310-305-4028
Senior Citizens - Contact Enid Buchner 310-670-6992
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AA
Meetings are Saturday evenings at 8:00pm in the Parish
Center
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