Religious Education Programs
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.
Confirmation – Contact: Toney Renteria or
Dick
Van Dusen
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.
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.
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.
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: Msgr.
Timothy O’ Connell
(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
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.
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.
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: Bruce Brown
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.
Liturgy Committee – Contact: Msgr. Timothy O’
Connell
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 Ed Stokx 310-568-1451
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