Parish Secretary
Mary Golad
phone 310.216.1145 x10
FAX 310.216.1002
VisitationChurch497@gmail.com
Business Manager
Yolanda Garcia
310.428.8030
stc_ygarcia@hotmail.com
Sacristan
Dick Van Dusen
310.216.1145 x13
Director of Religious Education
Mary Jo Rodrick
310.216.1145 x20
maryjorodrick@gmail.com
Confirmation Directors
Karli Sikich 310.216.1145 x 21
VisitationConfirmationProgram@hotmail.com
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Religious Education Programs
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First Communion Contact: Mary Jo Rodrick 310.216.1145
x20
Students entering the First Communion program should be at
least 6 years old and in the 1st grade or higher. This is
a two-year preparation program for students in the Parish
Religious Education Program or Visitation School.
Older
children and adolescents wishing to receive the sacrament
of First Communion are enrolled in a separate class with their
peers. This class also meets during the regularly scheduled
PREP time. These students will follow the same schedule to
receive their First Reconciliation and the Holy Eucharist.
Parental involvement is required.
Baptism
in the Catholic Church is a requirement.Email maryjorodrick@gmail.com
Confirmation Contact: 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
Children's Little Church -Preschool Contact: Mary
Jo Rodrick 310.216.1145 x20
Teaches fundamental faith foundations at the 3-5 year-old
levels on Sundays during the 11:00am Mass; classes held October
May.
Email maryjorodrick@gmail.com
Elementary
Education Contact: Mary Jo Rodrick 310.216.1145
x20
Teaches fundamental faith foundations at the 3-5 year-old
levels on Sundays during the 9:30 Mass in Noah’s
Ark located in the Chapter Room. Classes held September
– May.
Jr. High Education The EDGE - Contact: Mary Jo Rodrick
310.216.1145 x20
Teaches basic Catholic doctrine and practices, giving young
people in Grades 6-8 the opportunity to grow in their faith
through the Word, Worship, and Christian Service; meets Sundays
at 9:15am concluding with 11am Mass. Classes held September
– May.
Adult Faith Formation - Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults –Contact: Mary Jo Rodrick 310.216.1145
x20
(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. These sessions are
open to any adult who would like weekly discussion of the Sunday
Scripture readings and learn more about their faith. The sessions
explore Catholic beliefs and practices. This can lead to full
initiation into the Catholic Church. The sessions meet on most
Mondays from 7:30pm to 9:00pm.
Email maryjorodrick@gmail.com
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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 9:30am 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
310.216.1145 x13
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 Sunday Coffee & Doughnuts
1st Sunday each month hosted by Confirmation group
2nd Sunday hosted by the Knights of Columbus
3rd Sunday hosted by Visitation School
4th Sunday hosted by our Pastoral Council
Our hospitality committee 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
Bereavement
- Contact Candy Blankenship 310.338.9043
Mary
and Martha - Contact Mary Lou Ward
310.645.5839 or Toni Kerker 310.502.7843
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Meetings are Saturday evenings at 8:00pm in the Parish
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