DISCERNMENT 101

A mini-course in discernment for young
women exploring God’s call in their lives…

You can DO THIS!!

For:        Young women between the ages of 16 – 35

When:    6 Saturday Afternoons (see above) 2:00 – 4:00 pm,
with optional Eucharistic Adoration from 4:00 – 5:00 pm
*Casual and one-time participants welcome!*

Where:   Pauline Book & Media Center
3908 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230

RSVP:    Sr. Tracey Dugas, fsp at matthia11@aol.com or call 310.390.4699

Our Schedule and scripture-based topics:

Jan. 23:         God’s Dream for You (Discernment 101)
Feb. 27:       Ways to Get Quiet: Listening to God
Mar 27:      Lenten Mini-Retreat
Apr 17:      Experiencing God’s Love
May 29:         Our Place in the World
June 25-26  Discernment Retreat

*If you can’t make every session, that’s OK. Each session will build on the past
session, but it’s fine if you can only attend part of the course.

Contact me soon…

Sr. Tracey Matthia Dugas, fsp
Daughters of St. Paul
3908 Sepulveda Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90230
310.390.4699

For 2010 we have chosen The Ten Commandments (listed in Exodus, Deuteronomy and the Catechism of the Catholic Church) as the theme for our Movie Bible Nights in Culver City beginning in January, 2010 (and in April at our book center in San Diego due to renovations beginning in January).

2010 seems a perfect time to revisit The Ten Commandments and how these themes are addressed in films included in the book

Lights, Camera, Faith: The Ten Commandments by Rose Pacatte, FSP and Peter Malone, MSH.

WHEN: The 2nd Saturday of every month (the 3rd Saturday in San Diego beginning 4/10

TIME: 6:30pm

 WHAT: Movie Bible Nights: The 10 Commandments for 2010; screening, refreshments, conversation about the scriptures and film (bridging faith and life.)

WHERE: Pauline Center for Media Studies 3908 Sepulveda Blvd Culver City, CA 90230   310-397-8676

FILM SLATE:

January 9—The Ten Commandments (DeMille)

February 13—The Gift  (1st Commandment)

March 13—Bruce Almighty (2nd Commandment)

April 10—Witness (3rd Commandment)

May 8—On Golden Pond (4th Commandment)

June 12—A Time to Kill (5th Commandment)

July 10—Lantana (6th Commandment)

August 11—The Italian Job (7th Commandment)

Sept 11—Veronica Guerin (8th Commandment)

Oct 9—The First Wives Club (9th Commandment)

November 13—Jerry Maguire (10th Commandment)

December 11—The Client (The 10 Commandments)

(Donations for refreshments appreciated)

For information on the films visit www.imdb.com, www.usccb.org or Catholic Movie Reviews

We are beginning a monthly film program for kids ages 10 – 14 in January 2010:  Meeting Jesus at the Movies for Kids

Ages 10-14 (parents welcome)

WHERE: Pauline Center for Media Studies  3908 Sepulveda Blvd Culver City, CA 90230

Tel 310-397-8676

WHEN: 2nd Saturday afternoon of each month

TIME: 1:30—4:00  (we start promptly)

 WHAT: + screening   + refreshments  + conversation about finding seeds of the Gospel in the story

(the event is gratis; donations for refreshments are appreciated)

January 9—Holes (PG)

February 13—Enchanted (PG)

March 13—Spider-Man 2 (PG-13)

April 10—Transformers (PG-13)

May 8—Cheaper by the Dozen (PG)

June 12— R.V. (PG)

July 10—Nim’s Island (PG)

August 14—The Indian in the Cupboard (PG)

September 11—Remember the Titans (PG)

October 9—Hoot (PG)

November 13—The Bridge to Terabithia (PG)

December 11—Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG)

Parents are welcome

Volunteers must have Virtus Training per the Archdiocese of Los Angeles http://www.archdiocese.la/protecting/index.php

Come and See!

Discernment Retreat with the Daughters of St. Paul

 FRIDAY, OCT. 30 – SUNDAY, NOV. 1, 2009

 at the Daughters of St. Paul Convent   3908 Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City, CA 90230

The Daughters of St. Paul welcome single young women ages 18-30  for a weekend retreat at our convent to explore the life and charism of the Daughters of St. Paul.

The weekend will consist of prayer with the sisters, conferences and other activities to help you understand the life and mission of the Daughters of St. Paul. 

While on retreat, vocation direction is available for those who wish to speak further about discernment and the call to religious life.

SPACE IS LIMITED!

For more information or to make a reservation, contact 
Sr. Tracey Matthia Dugas, fsp

matthia11@aol.com
 310.390.4699

Contact us if you are interested in an informal weekend Vocation Retreat experience for exposure to our life and prayer.

www.daughtersofstpaul.com

Carol Anne, friends, fellow Pauline Ccooperators and members of the Pauline Family in SoCal, gather in the chapel of the Daughters of St. Paul on Saturday evening, May 30, the Feast of Pentecost

Father Mario, SSP, of the Sociedad San Pablo, east Los Angeles, celebrates the Mass of Pentecost

Carol Anne makes her Promises as a Pauline Cooperator; Sr Madonna Janet and the community are witnesses

Sr. Madonna Janet gives Carol Anne a Bible to signify the Cooperator's dedication to proclaiming and living Christ

Carol Anne is now a promised Pauline Cooperator!

Carol Anne and friends

Sr. Frances and Sr. Karen Joseph decorated our "Pauline Cafe" (the Pauline Center for Media Studies meeting room) for the event!

Carol Anne, the guest of honor!

Nadina and Mom!

Carol Anne brought the cake(s)! Sr. Lupe cooked, Sr Karen Joseph & Sr Frances decorated....

And a good time was had by all!

Off to a Hollywood contemplative walk

Hollywood contemplative walk Grauman's Chinese Theater Hollywood Blvd.

Jerry Lewis Star in Hollywood

Srs. Tracey & Meg with young women in discernment from California & Canada

At Griffith Park/Observatory after the contemplative walk

Sr. Meg leads a reflection

Malibu on Monday

A runaway bunny

Who will take the plunge into the sea of grace in religious life?

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

FIRST PLACE

Adventures of Saint Paul

By Oldrich Selucky
Illustrated by Zdenka Krejcova

This is a vibrant and compelling account of the life of St. Paul for young readers that is rich and inviting in its telling. the trials of st. Paul are cleverly called an adventure and further enhanced by the quality of human expression in the illustrations. the emphasis on faith in the Lord regardless of ones circumstances is both suspenseful and consistent. It it St. Paul’s consistency of faith which ultimately delivers him – a paramount lesson.

For more information or to order: Adventures of St. Paul PAULINE BOOKS & MEDIA

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

THIRD PLACE

Look It Up!
Over 600 Definitions for Catholic Kids and Their Parents and Teachers

By Janet L. Alampi

A very enjoyable concise Catholic dictionary for kids and all who teach them. All elementary grades would benefit form the easy-to-understand language. Ideal for elementary classrooms and homes with elementary-aged children.

For more information or to order Look It Up!: Over 600 Definitions for Catholics Kids and their Parents and Teachers PAULINE BOOKS & MEDIA

The awards were given last night at the conclusion of the Catholic Media Convention 2009 held in Anaheim, California. This annual convention is for members and interested communicators of the Catholic Press Association and the Catholic Academy for Communication Arts Professionals.

Pauline Cooperators, SoCal with Sr. M. Joseph Estrada and Sr. Mary Bernardine, 2007

Pauline Cooperator Retreat, Culver City, CA 2008

Theme: Experiencing Forgiveness

Who? Any Pauline Cooperator or member of the Pauline Family is welcome.

When?  Weekend of August 22 & 23, 2009

Fee?  $45.00

Where? Daughters of St. Paul Convent, 3908 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230

What?

• Silence
• Quiet personal prayer
• Lectio Divina
• Eucharistic Adoration

Deadline for registration? August 14, 2009

Sister Patricia Cora Shaules, FSP

The retreat reflections (4) will be led by Sister Patricia Cora Shaules, FSP

For more information or to register, please contact Sr. Lupe, Lupefsp@aol.com or Sr. Madonna Janet srmadonnaj@covad.net or call 310-397-8676.

Pauline Cooperators & Sisters at prayer, Daughters of St. Paul chapel, Culver City, CA

What:         DISCERNMENT RETREAT
with prayer–talks–sharing–Eucharistic adoration–silence–discernment helps—community life

Who:        Young Women ages 17-30 
who are discerning a call to religious life

When:        MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
May 22 @ 6pm – May 25 @ 1pm (2009)

Where:        Daughters of St. Paul Convent
3908 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230

Why:        To better understand how God is calling YOU to return his love in your life.

Limited spaces available! Applications due 5/19/2009. 

Suggested offering to cover costs: $20

For applications, please contact:

Sr. Tracey (310.488.2767) matthia11@aol.com 

Sr. Margaret Michael (703.549.1323) vocations@paulinemedia.com

This recent publication from the Daughters of St. Paul, Pauline Books and Media, is a real treat for kids from about grade 3 through grade 5 or 6 – and their teachers. It is “easy” theater, that is, all it requires is the ability to read. The book blends various character traits with decision-making and refers to a life of a saint to shed light on appropriate behavior choices for today.

If the class moves from “readers theater” to “real theater” or live theater, there are suggestions for movement and expression. There is one play per month and therefore twelve saints. Here are the saints and the themes: John Bosco (learning leadership), Bakhita (forgiveness), Mother Mary (facing fear), Gianna Molla (setting priorities), Bernardine of Siena (respecting language), Paul (living faith), Bl. Kateri (sticking to principles), Clare (treating others equally), Andrew Kim Daegeon (being helpful), St. Therese (living the “little way”), St. Martin de Porres (looking for God in everyone), Juan Diego (humility).

I think these would make good “radio” plays as well (if you decide to record or tape be sure to check for the school or parish policies and ask for permission from parents). Producing media is also very educational for kids because they learn how much work goes into production and they come to udnerstand more about how all media, even in Readers Theater, is constructed by what we choose to include or leave out, and performance qualities such as tone of voice, movement, facial expression, etc.

Click here to order Spotlight on Saints

- Sr Rose

Spotlight on Saints!

By Diana R. Jenkins Illustrated by Virginia Helen Richards, FSP

Twelve humorous readers’ theater scripts, performed with or without props, engage and entertain students in grades 4–8. The book includes a play for every month of the year that features a contemporary kid with a real-life problem—and a saint who helps them solve it.

Written in an easy-to-use readers theater format, these scripts work well in a variety of educational settings, teach basic information about the saints, promote good values, motivate, and inspire. Kids will enjoy the funny storylines and the quirky characters so much that they won’t even notice how much they’re really learning.

Special features include an introduction giving teachers valuable tips on using readers theater in the classroom, hints on presentation and props, and a short biography of each featured saint. All scripts are reproducible for classroom use.

What Are People Saying about this Title?

“Spotlight on Saints! Is school theater at its best—modern “morality plays” filled with humor, real choices, and relevant saints…these plays will be a welcome resource for middle grades and junior high!” — Mary Paul McCaughey, OP Superintendent of Catholic Schools Archdiocese of Chicago“

This book will be a great resource and teaching tool in any religious education program…Jenkins’ experience as a special education teacher shines through. Spotlight on Saints! is terrific!” — Susan Lang Abbott Director of Religious Education Archdiocese of Boston

“ Spotlight on Saints! will surely keep children attentive and engaged while they learn how saints can help us in many situations.” — Theresa M. Maugle, SSJ Recipient, 2007 National Catholic Educational Association Distinguished Principals Award, St. Genevieve School , Flourtown , Pennsylvania

About the author After twenty years as a special education teacher, Diana R. Jenkins became a freelance writer. She has written more than four hundred stories, comic strips, and articles for children and teens, as well as two earlier books of readers theater plays. Her books Stepping Stones: The Comic Collection and Saints of Note: The Comic Collection will be released in 2009 by Pauline Books & Media. Diana lives in Montgomery , Ohio , with her husband, a medical physicist.

Paperback / 184 pages / Dimensions: 8 1/2″ x 10 3/4″ / ISBN: 0819871192

Retail Price: $18.95

May 2, 2009