Parish Contacts & Organizations

 

Pastor:
Fr. Jim Gehl
818-949-4300

Associate Pastor:
Fr. Kevin Kester
818-949-4300

In Residence:
Fr. Greg Dongkore
818-949-4300

Deacon Couple:
Deacon Richard & Ann Pomphrey
818-949-4326

Business Manager:
Diane Boysen
818-949-4336

Parish Center:

Hours:
Monday - Thursday:......8:30AM to 9:00PM
Friday:...........8:30AM to 5:30PM
Saturday:........Closed
Sunday:..........8:00AM to 12:30PM & 5:00PM to 7:00PM

Parish Address:
215 Foothill Blvd
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

TEL: 818-949-4300
FAX: 818-790-9520
E-Mail: office@bede.org

Elementary School:

Ralph Valente, Principal
818-949-4388

Office of Faith Formation:

Dorothy Holm, Director of Ministries and Liturgy
818-949-4321

Office of Religious Education:

Moira Arjani, Director of Religious Education, Preschool & Elementary
818-949-4323

Margaret Sardo, Director of Religious Education, Junior High & Confirmation
818-949-4324

Youth Ministry:

Jim Celoni, Music Minister
818-949-4300

Music Liturgy:

Tony Lupica, Director
818-949-4327

Pastoral Council:

Eryl Buan, Chairman

Baptisms:

Deacon Richard & Ann Pomphrey
818-949-4326

R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults):

For non-Catholics desiring to explore Catholicism; Also for Catholics wanting to prepare to receive First Communion / Confirmation.
Stefanie Vance
818-949-4329

Tuesday Evenings 7:30PM year-round in the Adult Education Room. RCIA does not meet on holidays that happen to fall on Tuesdays, such as Independence Day, Christmas, New Years, etc.

Child Care during 9:00AM Mass:

In the Adult Education Room.  Available for infants through 4 years old.
Co-coordinators are--
Paula Standley, 626-797-4226, or
Gina Cruz, 626-215-0522

Children's Liturgy of the Word during 9:00AM Mass:

Stefanie Vance, Coordinator
Home: 818-897-2745

Skid Row Lunch Brigade:

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday after the 8:00AM Mass
Mary Ann Fell
818-247-3104

Primetimers:

Toni Braun, 818-957-0666
Joy Gifford, 818-790-1651
Call for information.

Justice & Peace Ministry at St. Bede:

Call the Parish Center, or directly: 818-790-2324

Brothers Helpers:

Call John Olsen at the Parish Center: 818-949-4338

Boy Scouts of America

St. Bede is the chartering organization for Boy Scout Troop 507, and Cub Scout Pack 507. More information can be found here.

Excellent Organizations not Affiliated with St. Bede, Worthy of Your Support:
Catholic Charities Glendale Community Center:

A human service provider to low income families, homeless people, and homeless-at-risk youth regardless of race, gender, or religious belief.  There are many and varied volunteer opportunities, and a constant need for donated money, food, and other needs.
For information:
Tim Collins, Parishioner & Advisory Board President:....818-790-6615
Ron Connelly, Parishioner & Advisory Board member:.......818-952-9026
Juan Rodriguez, Center Program Director:...818-409-3080

Habitat For Humanity:

St. Bede has a number of people active in the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit Christian based builder of affordable homes for lower income first-time homebuyers. See the link for details on opportunities for volunteering and donations.
For information:
Wayne Kruse, 818-790-6193
Brigid Halpenny, 818-957-8116