September 1, 2013 - American Martyrs Church
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September 1, 2013 - American Martyrs Church
A W e lco m i n g C o m m u n i t y , H e l p i n g O n e A n ot h e r to L i v e H o ly L i v e s T went y-second Sunday in Or dinary Time in Jesus Christ. September 1, 2013 Take Rest; A field that has rested gives a bountiful crop. - Ovid PASTOR: Rev. Msgr. John F. Barry, P.A. • ASSOCIATE PASTORS: Rev. Nicholas Assi, Rev. Joseph Kammerer DEACONS: Fred Rose, Derek Brown, Chris Amantea, Dick Williams • BUSINESS MANAGER: Bob Hodges Weekend Mass: Saturday Vigil: 5pm | Sunday: 7am, 8am, 9:30am, 11:30am and 5pm Weekday Mass: Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 8am and 5pm | Tuesday/Thursday: 6:30am, 8am and 5pm | Saturday: 8am Holy Day Mass: Vigil: 5pm | Holy Day: 6:30am, 8am, 12:10pm, 5pm and 7:30pm 624 15t h Street, Ma nha tta n Bea ch, C A 9 0 2 6 6 | 3 1 0 - 5 4 5 - 5 6 5 1 | w w w. am e r i c an m ar ty rs . o rg A me r ic an M a rt yrs C athol ic C h ur ch | www . A ME R ICA N M A RT YRS . or g American Martyrs Catholic Community T able of P ray C ontents Prayers / Mass Readings ................................................................ 2 Parish Calendar / Mass Intentions............................................. 3 Parish Life....................................................................................... 4-5 Pastoral Care...................................................................................... 6 Stewardship........................................................................................ 6 Social Justice & Outreach............................................................. 7 Faith Formation ................................................................................8 Families in Faith / AMS / SRE / Youth Ministry .......................9 Contact Information & Resources (Parish Directory).......... 10 Gym & Field / Beyond Our Parish.............................................. 11 R eadings of the W eek M onday : 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96; Lk 4:16-30 T uesday : 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27; Lk 4:31-37 W ednesday : Col 1:1-8; Ps 52; Lk 4:38-44 T hursday : Col 1:9-14; Ps 98; Lk 5:1-11 F riday : Col 1:15-20; Ps 100; Lk 5:33-39 S aturday : Col 1:21-23; Ps 145; Lk 6:1-5 S unday : Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90; Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33 H oly M atrimony Congratulations: Gilbert Del Rosario Yabes and Ambra Elena Silva Patrick Ryan Kenney and Katherine Rose Durante Third Banns: Jude Alexander Trapp and Nicole Marie De La Cruz Second Banns: Timothy Vega and Julianne Barrick Rappold First Banns: Edgar Hernandez and Annette Marie Pijuan S acraments BAPTISM FOR INFANTS: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays at 1:00pm Pre-Baptism instruction for parents and godparents is required. Call Deacon Fred Rose, 310-545-5651, for an appointment. Next Class is Thursday, September 19. MARRIAGE: Contact Rectory at least 6 months prior to wedding date. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Celebrated throughout the year. Call anytime in case of serious illness. for the S ick Please remember the sick in our community. Pray that they may find comfort and healing in Christ, especially: Michael Clifford Tom Smyth John Kline Anita Pestano Dee Dee Kilmer Sharon Schaffer Mike Neumann Charles Fuentes Mary Anne Doms Ellie Howdershell Dr. John Messenger Esther Rodas Nora Hudson Eleanor Bienlein I n M emoriam In Remembrance, let us pray for all who have died, that they may rejoice with the Risen Lord. Ornesta Saporito Scott Russell Ruby Hixson John Parsons May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. D aily P rayers of the C hurch ADORATION / MEDITATION CHAPEL Chapel hours are: Sunday - Friday, 6:00am-10:00pm; Saturday, 7:00am-10:00pm Contact: Jim Quilliam, adorationchapel@americ anmar t yrs.org DAILY ROSARY: Monday - Saturday, 7:30am, in the Church EVENING PRAYER (LITURGY OF THE HOURS): Monday at 5:35pm, in the Church Contact: Dick Williams, 310-292-0996 OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP (DEVOTION AND BENEDICTION) Tuesday following the 8:00am Mass ROSARY FOR THE UNBORN Wednesday following the 5:00pm Mass, followed by the praying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. A rmed F orces We remember those serving in our Armed Forces overseas and pray that they return safely to their loved ones, especially: Sgt Mohses Afkari - U.S.M.C. PFC Michael R. Leist - U.S. Army Sgt Ciriaco Ayala - U.S.M.C. SGT Justin Lewis - U.S. Army LTJG Joshua Bergen - U.S. Navy 1LT Nicholas Marquez - National Guard Jonathan Concetti - U.S.M.C. SGT Keegan J. Mattick - U.S. Army PVT Julia Cothren - U.S. Army CPT Richard Moravec - U.S. Army Rangers SPC Jared De Nicola - U.S. Army LCDR Mike Mullen - U.S. Navy Nicole Duvardo - U.S.A.F. Spc Robert Plaza - U.S. Army SPC Nicholas M. Francis - U.S. Army Rangers Cpt Alexander Rawling - U.S.A.F. Cpt Kelsey Guetschow - U.S.A.F. PVT Joshua Stanziole - U.S. Army Cpl Brendan Hart - U.S.M.C. PFC Dariusz Wawryk - U.S. Army Michael Ivers - U.S.A.F. Capt Tim Woodring - U.S.M.C. Charles Koffman - U.S. Army To add someone to the list or if you know that someone above has returned home, contact 310-545-5651 | bulletin@americ anmar t yrs.org Septem ber 1, 2013 |T we nt y-se cond S unday in Or din a ry Ti m e Parish Calendar This Week N ext Weekend MONDAY, September 2 8:00amODH AYSO Referee Training SATURDAY, August 7 10:00amHFH Women’s AA Meeting 5:00pmBBP Good News People Recruiting 5:00pmBBP K of C Golf Tournament Sign-up 7:00pmODH Semper Fi Fund Raiser SUNDAY, September 8 BBP Good News People Recruiting (after all Masses) BBP K of C Golf Tournament Sign-up (after all Masses) 7:00amODH Pancake Breakfast 7:00amODH Historical Ministry Exhibit 7:00amODP Matthew 25 Rockin Reader’s Collection 8:00amSCH Sunday Preschool Teachers Orientation 10:00am SpL Spiritual Library (open until 4:00pm) 6:30pmSK AMS/SRE First Communion Parent Meeting 7:30pmSK SRE New Parent Orientation TUESDAY, September 3 9:15amSpC Scripture Study 9:00amODH 55+Sandwich Making 10:00amSK 55+ Games & Luncheon 3:30pmPH Legion of Mary Meeting 6:00pmHFH Teen Tuesday 7:00pmSK Matthew 25 Meeting 7:00pmHFH Beginning Again 7:00pmODH Preschool Parent Orientation 7:30pmBB Al-Anon Meeting 7:30pmSJC Contemplative Prayer WEDNESDAY, September 4 7:00pmSHH Stewardship Commission 7:30pmSpC Sunday's Readings in Context THURSDAY, September 5 3:15pmSKMR AM Children’s Choir Practice 6:30pmBB Cub Scout Den 14 Meeting FRIDAY, September 6 3:30pmSCH Irish Dance Class Parish O ffices C losed Parish offices will be closed on Monday, September 2 in honor of Labor Day. Mass will be celebrated at 8:00am only. M ass I ntentions MONDAY, September 2 8:00 Peggy Berkline – RIP (Gunderman Family) TUESDAY, September 3 - St. Gregory the Great NOTE: Dates and locations are subject to change without notice. Please check with the ministry to verify event. Facilities: BB-SS. Brigid/Brendan ∙ BBP-SS. Brigid/Brendan Patio ∙ CH-Church CHP-Church Patio ∙ GYM-Gym ∙ HFH-Holy Family House ∙ ODH-O’Donnell Hall PH-Parish House ∙ SpC-Spirituality Center ∙ SpG-Spirituality Garden SpL-Spirituality Center Library ∙ SCH-School ∙ SHH-Sacred Heart House SJC-St. Joseph’s Chapel ∙ SK-St. Kateri ∙ SKMR-St. Kateri Music Room Are you looking for a daily inspiration or reflection? See our Facebook page for Msgr. Barry's Daily Reflections You do not need a Facebook account to read the Reflections. Click the link to our FB page at the bottom of our website pages. You may also follow Msgr. on Twitter @msgrjohnbarry 6:30 8:00 12:10 5:00 Dick Welsh – RIP (Joan Welsh) Mary Pat Dorr – RIP (Paul Dorr) Nonito Zamora – Sp. Int. (Zamora Family) Adolfo ‘Bobo’ Gamboa – RIP (Cecelia Gamboa) WEDNESDAY, September 4 8:00 Marcial Tiangha – RIP (Zamora/Tiangha Family) 12:10 Roy Logan – RIP (Mary Beth Logan & Family) 5:00 Denise Greenawalt – RIP (LouAnne & Rick de la Sota) THURSDAY, September 5 6:30 8:00 12:10 5:00 Eddie Soriano – RIP (Betty & Phil Nery) Bill Schampeau – Sp. Int. (Frank Scott) Mary Pat Ahlfeldt – RIP (Dave & Dottie Arias) Special Intention FRIDAY, September 6 8:00 Theo Crabb – RIP (David & Doreen Harrington) 12:10 John Orlosky – Sp. Int. (Larry & Helene Grik) 5:00 Heutmaker Family – Sp. Int. (Verket Family) SATURDAY, September 7 8:00 Fran Doyle – RIP (Peggy & Jeff Grant & Family) 5:00 Jack & Barbara Fulkerson – Sp. Int. SUNDAY, September 8 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 8:00 9:30 11:30 5:00 Ana Limp – RIP (Limp, Lefranc & Strenk Family) Phyllis Yarbrough – Sp. Int. For the Parishioners, Living and Deceased Avelina Volante Cabal – RIP (Joyce Payne) Lawrence J. Fritz – RIP (Tim & Lisa Wallender & Family) Find this bulletin online at americanmartyrs.org A me r ic an M a rt yrs C athol ic C h ur ch | www . A ME R ICA N M A RT YRS . or g American Martyrs Annual Parish Fair S a t u r d a y & S u n d a y , O c t o b e r 19 & 20 S ilent A uction D onations Doesn't a massage sound divine? The silent auction is looking for donations to help make our health and beauty section a success. Gift certificates for spa or beauty services would be much appreciated. A donation of some of your favorite products makes a wonderful gift basket. We are happy to create a basket full of your favorite things. Please call Tina Sarafa, 310-502-5792, or Debbie Charlton, 310-808-3856, if you have questions. 21 REASONS WHY TO PARTICIPATE IN LUCKY 21 American Martyrs Parish Fair LUCK 21Y 1. 1 in 21 people win. Better odds than the lottery tickets you bought last week. 2. At $4.00 a gallon, who doesn’t need an early bird gas card prize? 3. It is one of the parish’s most popular fundraisers. 4. Where else are you offered a potential $5,000 cash prize? 5. It makes a great gift! 6. With the three stuffed animals and two goldfish, this year you could come home with a cash prize. 7. If you buy more than one ticket, you save money! 8. Christmas is less than three months away and a cash prize could come in handy. 9. Early bird contestants can win even more Lucky 21 tickets. 10. Your lotto numbers haven’t been coming up and you are due for some luck. 11. Helps support American Martyrs Church, School, SRE and outreach programs. 12. You do not have to be present to win. 13. Your child is about ready to turn 16 and the grand prize is a car. 14. Start a savings account for a child or grandchild. 15. Win big money without having to fly to Vegas. 16. All your friends are participating. 17. Minimum cash prize = $100. That will cover this year’s Thanksgiving turkey. 18. Over 100 Winners! 19. Win some extra cash to spend at the auction. 20. The biggest thrill at the Parish Fair is not going down the inflatable slide, but winning the grand prize. 21. 2 Words – V olkswagen T iguan ! GREEN: C:90 M:34 Y:100 K:24 GREY: C:64 M:56 Y:56 K32 Check your mailbox! Your Lucky 21 order forms should have arrived or will be arriving soon. Vehicle color and options may vary from this photo Tickets go on sale after all Masses starting on September 7-8! You can also buy tickets at the Parish Center. Your Lucky 21 Co-Chairs, Jen Atler-Ammazzalorso, 310-722-6467, Molly Jahn, Gia Esposito, Jana Martin, Jennifer Zieger Septem ber 1, 2013 |T we nt y-se cond S unday in Or din a ry Ti m e Parish News NO C offee and D onuts T oday NEXT WEEK: The Pancake Breakfast Ministry is serving pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice & coffee in O’Donnell Hall after the 7am, 8am, and 9:30am Masses. $6 / adults, $4 / children under 12, $25 / family (2 adults w/children) Please pay at the door! This is our annual "Honoring Our Local Heroes" Pancake Breakfast (see the flyer on the back page). Parishioners are invited to sponsor one, or more, breakfasts for a local hero. All proceeds go to support police and firefighter funds. Performing Live Tonight, 5pm-7pm at Concerts in the Park is our very own Nathan Shrake, the Cantor from 9:30am and 11:30am Mass. Grab a blanket, bring some food and drink, and join other AMC parishioners to listen to him sing Classic Rock songs. Polliwog Park, 1601 MB Blvd, Manhattan Beach. AM C hildren's C hoir The AM Children's Choir rehearsals resume on Thursday, September 12. We are open to all children in grades 4 - 8. 55 P lus - A nnual M embership L uncheon We rehearse on Thursday afternoons, 3:15 - 4:15pm in the Join us on Tuesday, September 3 at 11:30am in the St. Kateri Music Room (up the stairs from the kitchen side of O'Donnell Room for our Annual Membership Luncheon. Lunch is $5.00. Hall) during the academic year. We will also be collecting membership dues of $5.00. The Children's Choir sings about once a month at the Hosting this month is Judy Parnin Saturday 5:00 pm Mass. Call Judy, 310-374-9804, if you have any questions. If you have questions, contact Patti Williams, 310-546-4734 Sandwich-making for St. Lawrence of Brindisi at 9:00am in or Ellen Steinmetz, 310-372-3412/[email protected]. O'Donnell Hall. We need more help with the sandwiches. Otherwise - please just come on by! Contact Diane Dumond, 310-376-3599, to help. Games by Judy at 10:00am in St. Kateri. VIRTUS S ingle S eniors Please join us Tuesday, September 10 at 1:00pm in the St. Kateri Room for the monthly meeting. Ministry Contacts: Kathy, 310-679-9240 or Magda, 323-469-0577. H istorical M inistry Historical Ministry Exhibit at the September 8th Pancake Breakfast The Historical Ministry needs your help! We have hundreds of photos of unidentified people and events, ranging from the late 1940’s through this century - both parish and school activities. Stop by our exhibit at the Pancake Breakfast on September 8 to see if you can help us by identifying your family and friends. And YES, we’ll accept donations of more photos, including digital. Questions? Call Mary Hornickel, 310-466-3820. C areer B ridge B uilders Monday Morning Starters, on Mondays after 8:00am Mass, in the Parish House is for those in career transition, 8:45am - 10:00am. No reservation required! Contact: Andrea Krych, [email protected]. Protecting God’s Children Training and recertification sessions will be offered for parents, teachers, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, ushers, and other liturgical ministers in our parish VIRTUS Training, "Protecting God’s Children", is required for all adults in the Parish interacting with young people. Wednesday, September 18, 8:30am - 11:30am, St. Kateri Register by contacting Patti Williams, 310-546-4734 or pw i l l i am s @am e ri c an m ar t y rs.org END A LTAR S OCIETY OF S UMMER L UNCHEON Friday, September 20 O’Donnell Hall 11:30 A M 12:15 PM Doors Open Luncheon 50/50 Raffle | Preview of Christmas Baskets Luncheon is $15 Membership Dues are $5 Renew Membership or Join Reservations required by Monday, September 16 Historical Ministry: Stained glass window tours of the Church, on request. Contact Rita Hanretty at 310-545-5651. Dorothy, 310-545-2016 or Mary Ann, 310-545-6171 Find this bulletin online at americanmartyrs.org A me r ic an M a rt yrs C athol ic C h ur ch | www . A ME R ICA N M A RT YRS . or g Stewardship Commission Chair: Katie Wargnier stewardship@americanmar tyrs.org S te w ardship Reflections Our Annual Renewal of Commitment is this month and it's a good time to review some of the "Frequently Asked Questions" from last year's renewal. "What are you asking of me in this annual renewal of commitment?" Your Parish is asking that you commit to sharing your God given gifts of Time, Talent and Treasure; your Time in prayer and quality experiences with your family; your Talent in participation in ministry; and your Treasure in financial support of the Parish. "You call this an annual commitment; does that mean we will do this every year?" Yes, think of this as a New Year's resolution. Most of us try to improve our lives at the beginning of the year; eat healthier, exercise more, etc. This is the same thing, except it is for our spiritual lives. We are simply asking for a one year commitment in the areas of Time, Talent, and Treasure. “Why do we have to fill out a form?” Whenever we put our goals in writing and put our name to them, we are more likely to live up to our commitments. This is true for both New Year's resolutions and our spiritual goals. Filling out the form increases the probability that we will meet our commitments. "I am already involved in sharing my Time, Talent and Treasure. Should I still fill out the Commitment Card?" Yes. Completing the card indicates that you will continue your sharing. You can also add a little to the commitment by increasing prayer time, participating in a new ministry, or increasing your weekly offertory. Commitment Sunday at American Martyrs is September 21-22. Take a small step closer to our God by committing to five extra minutes of daily private prayer, monthly participation in one of our ministries or an extra dollar in the collection. After all it's just for a year. P lanned G iving Do you have an appreciated asset that you would like to turn into income today, but you don’t want to pay the capital gains taxes? You have options. For information, contact Bob Hodges at 310-545-5651 or b h o d ge s@ ame r ic anm ar t yrs. org G ive Yourself the G ift of A doration Celebrate with the Eucharistic Lord; Jesus is waiting for you. Come join Him! Adoration Chapel Hours: Sunday - Friday, 6:00am - 10:00 pm Saturday, 7:00am - 10:00 pm The chapel is in the back of the church, south end of the vestibule. Sit in Silence ◊ Pray the Rosary ◊ Meditate on the Scriptures Ask for Forgiveness ◊ Pray the Psalms ◊ "Be" with the Lord God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the poor. Ps 68 Pastoral Care B eginning A gain Our group offers a welcoming and healing atmosphere for those experiencing separation and divorce. The next meeting is Tuesday, September 3 from 7:00 - 9:00pm in the Holy Family House. The topic is "Anger." For more information call Jenny Attanasio, 310-545-5651. S tephen M inistry It’s Back to School Time Children, teens and young adults are starting a new school year. They will likely be nervous as they face new challenges and issues. Fortunately, they will be accompanied on their journey by teachers. Unfortunately, adults who face everyday life challenges -- such as family illness, financial insecurity or job loss -often make their journey alone. They don’t have to. Stephen Ministers are members of our parish who are trained to provide confidential, Christian care. Their role is to accompany those in need on their journey… so they don’t have to do it alone. For more information, call 310-545-8244. C are N otes C an H elp You C ope Check out the Care Note rack in the Church vestibule. There are many topics that change frequently. Please deposit donations in the Poor Box. Septem ber 1, 2013 |T we nt y-se cond S unday in Or din a ry Ti m e Commission Chair: Kathleen Truman sj o @a meric anma r t yrs.org H earts for the H ungry - S t. F rancis C enter Come help us feed the homeless. TnT (20s and 30s) is serving at the St. Francis Center soup kitchen on Saturday, September 7. The Center (www.sfcla.org) serves impoverished adults and children in the South Park and Garment District neighborhoods of downtown Los Angeles. We will meet in the American Martyrs parking lot at 10:15 am before carpooling to the Center. Volunteers will help prepare, serve and clean up after lunch. RSVP by Wed, September 4, to Rachel Joray, [email protected], and to John Harder, j o hn.ha rder.3 rd@gma il. com. Give your name and state that you will be participating through American Martyrs on August 3. Good News People: Bringing Hope In Hard Times A new offering this fall is sponsored by the AMC Social Justice and Outreach Commission. This is a parish-wide opportunity to grow in your faith, meet new people and build communities of Faith, Hope and Love in action. Good News People is an exciting program that will inspire, engage and support you in being good news for others. It is a hope-filled and enriching parish-based program, conducted in small groups, inviting you to new ways of understanding your faith, yourself and the needs of the world around you. Through the Good News People program, you will become more familiar with the biblical witness of Jesus and the call to discipleship through prayer, reflection and action. You will meet in a small group of your choice on a day and time that accommodates your needs. G eneral Information Meetings Monday, September 9, 7:00 – 8:00pm Tuesday, September 19 1:00 – 2:00pm and 7:00 – 8:00pm Tuesday, September 24 10:00 – 11:00am and 7:00 – 8:00pm R espect L ife M inistry STUDENTS FOR LIFE AMERICA (SFLA) As our young people begin or return to high school or college, please be aware of an important organization dedicated to educating and equipping pro-life students. The mission of Students for Life of America (SFLA) is to end abortion by educating students about the issues of abortion, euthanasia, and infanticide; identifying pro-life student leaders; equipping student pro-lifers with the training, skills and resources to be effective and successful; promoting student activity to other local, college and national organizations. Since 2006, Students for Life has helped start over 550 new student pro-life organizations and trained hundreds of previously existing student pro-life groups. Since 2006, the organization has trained tens of thousands of pro-lifers at its national and regional conferences and one-on-one campus trainings, and saved the lives of countless preborn children. For more information, go to: w w w.s tu de nts fo r l i fe. o rg Ministry Contacts: Steve Perry, steven.michael.perr [email protected] o r Russ Neglia, 310-316-3845 | ru n e g l i a @ ver i zo n. net M other's O utreach M inistry "Welcome Back" Monthly Meeting Join M.O.M. for our monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 11 from 9:30-11:00am in O'Donnell Hall. M.O.M. is a supportive network of parish women and their children who provide friendship and spiritual growth through involvement in outreach projects. Please join us for coffee and bagels as we reconnect with one another and plan our outreach projects for the coming year. We welcome new members and their children. Ministry Contacts: Colleen McCarthy, 310-793-6105 or Lori Cedergreen, 310-365-8379. H ouse of Y ahweh House of Yahweh serves the needy of the South Bay and welcomes volunteers. Is God calling you to help those in need? Volunteers are needed at their Redondo Beach store at 2316 Artesia Blvd. Contact: Robbie, 310-372-6462 Is your bookshelf FULL of books you don’t read? Well, don’t throw them away… O pening Plenary Session (for all groups) Thursday, October 3, 7:00 – 8:30pm Program Coordinator: Tony Fadale, a.f adale @ ver i zo n.ne t | 310-542-9696 Please drop books off in the bins marked ‘Rockin Readers’ outside of O’Donnell Hall from August 25 – September 8 Any questions, contact Vanessa Quilliam at (310) 546-6276 Find this bulletin online at americanmartyrs.org A me r ic an M a rt yrs C athol ic C h ur ch | www . A ME R ICA N M A RT YRS . or g Faith Formation Th i n k i n g of B eco m i n g C ath o li c? ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO… • Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? • Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? We offer the opportunity to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church to help individuals prepare to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm, accepting setting. For information contact Deacon Derek or Terri Brown, 310-546-9833 / d b r ow n@am er ic anmar t y r s .o r g t b r ow n@am er ic anmar t y r s .o r g. Classes begin in September; we meet every Wednesday Night. For more information go to the American Martyrs web page, click the “Sacraments” link, then click "RCIA." M onday M orning Faith S haring Everyone is invited to a new Adult Faith Enrichment ministry beginning Monday, September 16, 9:00-11:00am, in the Spirituality Center. This is an opportunity to deepen our Catholic faith, encounter Christ, and help each other to live holy lives through instructional DVD’s, faith sharing, prayer and guest speakers. We will begin with the very popular ‘Catholicism’ faith formation program with Fr. Barron. We will learn what Catholics believe and why, while being immersed in the art, architecture, literature, beliefs and practices of the Catholic tradition. The ‘Catholicism’ series brings the beauty, goodness and truth of the Church to life so that we can better understand and share our faith. Facilitator: Sharon Law, Sharon5 82 @verizon.net | 310-963-9484 T uesday M orning S cripture G roup resumes this Tuesday, September 3 with the Book of Revelation S unday ' s R eadings in C ontext resumes this Wednesday, September 4 O ngoing F aith F ormation & E nrichment When we pray, we join a steady stream of prayer that began more than 2,000 years ago. With our world around us constantly in a state of flux, there is a special grace in knowing there is a place that is sacred and unchanging, a place where we can go to be renewed in the love that is ours by way of God’s grace. We all have gifts differing. There are many pathways to prayer. BIBLE STUDIES C ontemplative P rayer Tuesday evenings, 7:30pm - 8:30pm, St. Joseph’s Chapel at the Spirituality Center (use Pacific Ave. entrance) The spiritual life is like a journey, an unending one to eternal life. Along the way we have need of a resting place. Our resting place is in God through prayer. Our rest is God’s delight. God’s delight is our blessing. Please join us in prayer. We begin with a brief reading from one of the saints or mystics of the Church, followed by two 20 minute periods of silent prayer, closing with the “Our Father” at 8:30pm. Please join us once, often or always, for the Love of it! Ministry Contact: Donna Ennis, 310-941-1349 “If you’d stop rushing ‘round and ‘round, you’d find God as your ground.” The Cherubic Wanderer, Bd. Angelus Silesius 16th c Get to know us at t heco ntem plativehear t. org The Contemplative Heart is sister site to The Contemplative Way Sunday’s Readings In Context (Class resumes on September 4) Wednesday, 7:30-9:00pm in the Spirituality Center Contact: John D'Isacco, 310-546-1302 Tuesday Morning Scripture Group Tuesday, 9:15-11:00am in the Spirituality Center (Next series starts with the Book of Revelation on September 3) Contact: Alvin Fletcher, 310-379-5241 CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER: Tuesday evening, 7:30-8:30pm in the Spirituality Center Chapel (770 17th St, please use Pacific Ave. entrance) Contact: Donna Ennis, 310-941-1349 MONDAY EVENING PRAYER GROUP 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm, in the Spirituality Center Chapel Evening Prayer, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet Contact: Sharon Law, 310-963-9484 PEACE MEDITATION (Fall sessions begin September 11) 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm Contact: Avito Moniz, 310-376-2065 SPIRITUAL LIBRARY (The Upper Room) Open Sundays, 10:00am-4:00pm, in the Spirituality Center, 2nd floor Contact: Anna, 310-374-0863 or Millie, 310-938-3125 SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Contact: Jenny Attanasio for referral, 310-545-5651 Septem ber 1, 2013 |T we nt y-se cond S unday in Or din a ry Ti m e Faith Formation When considering your volunteering this year, WHY NOT A ge G roup Day Time C ommitment 3yrs - Kinder Sunday 9-11am Weekly lesson preparation and implementation 1st - 6th Grade Tues or Wed Sunday 3:30-5 pm Flexible Orientation, weekly lesson planning and implementation Tues or Wed Sharing your faith with the young 7th - 8th Grade people of our parish is a vital ministry in our community. We serve High School Sunday 1500 young people each year in the ministries within the Families Children's Liturgy Sunday Grades 1 - 6 of Faith at American Martyrs. 7-8:30 pm Orientation, weekly lesson planning and implementation 3:30-5 pm Monthly, facilitate small group sharing 9:30 am M ass Monthly, assist leaders with Liturgy of the Word And we meet right here at American Martyrs! We look forward to hearing from you! Patti Williams, April Beuder and Monica Leon, 310-546-4734 / pwilliams @amer ic anmar t y r s.org Scrip Corner Planning for your Labor Day BBQ's? Manhattan Meats, Grow the Produce Shop and Bristol Farms are local retailers who are long time supporters of our scrip program. If hitting some of the great local spots is on tap for you, then we have Ercoles, Grunions and Shellback Tavern. Using scrip says thank you to these vendors for supporting our program. Vons Shoppers - look for the products marked with the 10% logo tags. Buy these specially marked products now thru September 10. If you are an eScrip supporter, the extra 10% credits directly to your account. If not, then just bring a receipt to the scrip office after September 10 and our program will earn the bonus dollars. Sales Hours: Weekdays, 7:45am - 3:45pm (Fridays till 1:00pm) Sunday, 7:45am - 11:30am For special orders or information about scrip cards, contact the scrip office, 310-545-5651 x289 | scrip@a meric anma r t y rs.org. Links to online registration for RCIA, SRE, C onfirm at ion and S unday P rescho ol are at AmericanMar t yrs.org Families in Faith Registration closes September 4. FIRST COMMUNION MEETING Parents of second grade AMS and second year SRE who are preparing for First Holy Communion this year are invited to attend a brief meeting to outline the important information for planning this sacrament year for your family. All meetings will be in St. Kateri. Sunday, September 8, 6:30-7:00pm Tuesday, September 10, 8:30-9:00am SRE NEW PARENT ORIENTATION For parents new to the SRE program, you are required to attend one of the following information sessions to complete your registration. All meetings will be in St. Kateri. Sunday, September 8, 7:30-9:00pm Tuesday, September 10, 9:30-11:00am Contact Patti Williams for more information, 310-546-4734 or pw i l l i am s @am e ri c an m ar t y rs.org SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN Amidst the intense activity of back to school season keep your children safe Fall means back to school for children and back to work for those who have been on vacation. Amidst the hustle and bustle of this season, let us all keep sight of the importance of keeping our children and young people safe from danger. Safeguard the Children Committees have been established in parishes throughout the Los Angeles Archdiocese. These committees help ensure that all children and youth experience safe environments in all parish activities and events. For more information, call the parish office or the Archdiocese’s Safeguard the Children Program Office, 213 637-7227. For particular help, call Assistance Ministry at 213-637-7650. Find this bulletin online at americanmartyrs.org A me r ic an M a rt yrs C athol ic C h ur ch | www . A ME R ICA N M A RT YRS . or g Contact Information & Resources PARISH FACILITIES PARISH CENTER Rectory 624 15th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-4805 P.O. Box 3639, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-1639 mailing address: 310-545-5651 fax 310-545-0502 Parish Center 1400 Deegan Place, M.B., CA 90266-4805 310-545-5651 Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:45pm mailing address: P.O. Box 3639, M.B., CA 90266-1639 fax 310-545-3971 Sunday, 9:00am-1:00pm Parish Center Office and St. Kateri Room Business Manager Bob Hodges [email protected] (enter from Deegan Place) Pastoral Council President Gregory McGinity [email protected] O'Donnell Hall and St. Brigid/Brendan Room 310-922-7931 (enter from O'Donnell parking lot) Adult Baptism, Confirmation Deacon Derek & Terri Brown [email protected] & E ucharist th GYM - 701 15 Street 310-802-8720 Baptism Preparation for Infants Deacon Fred & Suzie Rose [email protected] Do not park on 15th Street; Use parking structure and crosswalk HOLY FAMILY HOUSE - 700 17th Street Use lower level entrance next to Gym PARISH HOUSE - 659 15th Street Funeral Planning & Bereavement Deacon Chris & Yvonne Amantea [email protected] [email protected] Liturgy & Worship Deacon Derek & Terri Brown [email protected] [email protected] Stephen Ministry Deacon Dick & Patti Williams 310-545-8244 Pattie Johnson [email protected] Lou Ann Selsky 310-802-8720 Bill Svarda 310-640-8505 Parish Center Administrator & Facilities Coordinator Parish Communications Dottie Arias [email protected] Anne Riordan [email protected] Plant Manager Tony Hatfield [email protected] Rectory Office Administrator Laurie Oester, Ph.D rector [email protected] Technology Vicki Terbovich [email protected] Volunteer Ministry Formation Jenny Attanasio [email protected] SACRED HEART HOUSE - 720 18th Street Finance Director th Do not park on 18 Street; park on Church property and enter from schoolyard Gym, Field & Athletics SPIRITUALITY CENTER - 770 17th Street Music Director St. Joseph's Chapel, Meditation Garden Upper Room Library (open Sunday,10am-4pm) A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER is available for Sunday 5:00pm Mass, weddings, and funerals. Please call Gigi 310-214-4851 CASA DE LOS ANGELITOS Maternity Home, 310-325-8208 24 HOUR Pregnancy Helpline, 310-787-HELP ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES SEXUAL MISCONDUCT REPORTING LINE 800-355-2545 VICTIMS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY Suzanne Healy, 213-637-7650 American Martyrs Sunday Mass is available for TV viewing on Time Warner Cable, channel 165, Sundays from 4:00-5:00pm. There is a one week delay in air time. Religious Education 1701 Laurel Ave M.B., CA 90266-4805 310-546-4734 Director, Religious Education Patti Williams [email protected] Director, Youth Ministry Monica Leon [email protected] Director, Sunday Preschool Sunday Preschool Emeritus April Beuder Sr. Mary Irene Flanagan 310-546-6311 American Martyrs School 1701 Laurel Ave M.B., CA 90266-4805 310-545-8559 fax 310-545-3971 Principal Camryn Connelly American Martyrs Preschool Preschool Director [email protected] 1705 Laurel Ave M.B., CA 90266-4805 Jeannie Wood 310-802-8149 [email protected] WELCOME! We extend our hands and hearts in Christian fellowship to you here, celebrating with us, whether long-time residents or newly arrived to our parish. We thank God that you are with us. To become part of our Faith Community, please fill out this form and we will mail you a Registration Card to complete and return. The Registration Card may be dropped in the collection basket, left at the Parish Center, Rectory, mailed or faxed to 310-546-9209. Thank you! PHONE NAME ( ADDRESS NEW PARISHIONER MOVING, please remove from mailing list CITY CHANGE OF ADDRESS old address: ) Septem ber 1, 2013 |T we nt y-se cond S unday in Or din a ry Ti m e Gym & Field G ym A ctivities Seniors Exercise - Community is welcome! Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00-11:00am Women's Volleyball Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 8:00-10:00am. All players welcome, from beginners to advanced. Tuesdays are instructional and Thursdays are free play. Contact: Rocky Wade, [email protected] Men’s and Women’s Coed Volleyball Tuesday evenings 8:00-10:00pm. Intermediate skill levels and recreational play. Contact: John Wargnier 310-796-1058 | j o h nwargnier@a meric anma r t yrs.org Gym Contact: Lou Ann Selsky, 310-802-8720 [email protected] G ym & Field R entals For information about renting the Gym, call 310-802-8720 For field rentals, call 310-802-0729 x287. Beyond Our Parish BEGINNING EXPERIENCE WEEKEND - September 13-15 This weekend program will be at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center in Encino and is for those who've experienced the loss of a spouse through death or divorce/separation. This program helps a person move from the darkness of grief into the light of a new beginning with renewed hope. Beginning Experience is recognized by the Office of Family Life for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Contact Brenda Mikhail, 818-352-5265 or Patti Rizzo, 661-714-0998 for info/registration. See more at w w w.be gi n n i n gex pe r i en ce. o rg. RELIGIOUS VOCATION DISCERNMENT RETREAT - September 13-15 Have you ever thought about becoming a Sister? Single Catholic women ages 18 - 40 are invited to a Retreat with the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul from September 13-15 in Los Altos Hills, California (Bay Area). If you would like to know more about attending this prayerful and reflective discernment retreat, contact Sister Lisa Laguna, D.C. at 650-949-8890, 213-210-9903, or S rL i saDC @ a o l. co m. More info at w w w.Daug hte rsofCh a ri t y.com . CROSSING BORDERS: MIGRATION, THEOLOGY, AND THE HUMAN JOURNEY This program from Just Faith Ministries provides a chance to find common ground and discover more about ourselves, our values, our God, and the millions of people who are on the move in every part of the world. This Just Matters module includes the History of Migration, the Bible and Migration, Slavery in America, the Human Face of the Migrant, and other topics. Join us on Monday evenings (September 23 - November 18) from 7:00pm - 9:30pm at St. James Church in Redondo Beach. For more info: Judy Pang, j m pan g@ aol.com | 310-375-5783 or Sheila Anderson, s fa0277@ gm a i l.com | 310-374-0551. Or visit our website: ht t p ://jus t fait h.org/progra m s L ook ing for M ember s for our new A mer ic a n M a rt y r s S oci al M edi a Te am We are looking for parishioners of all ages who are on FB, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and other social media sites to share their time and talents with AM. Also looking for individuals with experience in graphic design, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or other design software - both for ongoing and occasional projects. Contact : Anne Riordan, ar iordan@amer ic anmar t y r s.org LOS ANGELES CATHOLIC PRAYER BREAKFAST - Tuesday, September 17 The Catholic Prayer Breakfast brings Catholics from throughout the archdiocese together in community to pray and celebrate our Catholic faith. Join us at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. 6:30am - Rosary; 7:00am - Mass, 7:45-9:00am - Breakfast & guest speaker, Matthew Kelly from Dynamic Catholic Institute More seats have been added. Reservations at w w w. l a c at h o l i c p b. o rg o r 800-838-1356. I n fo r m at i o n M e e t i n g fo r M e n I n t e r e s t e d i n t h e P e r m an e n t D i aco n at e , S u n day, O c to b e r 27, 2013 The Diaconate Formation Office will be hosting an information meeting for all men who are interested in finding out more about becoming a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Members of the Archdiocesan Diaconate Formation Office will be present: to explain the role of the deacon in the Church, to explain the Diaconate Formation Program, to answer any questions that participants might have. Men must be between the ages of 30 and 60 years to enter the formation program. It is important for men who are married to attend with their wives. Sunday, October 27, 2:00 - 4:00 pm , Incarnation Church 214 West Fairview Avenue, Glendale, CA For further information, contact: Mrs. Claudia Ortiz in the Diaconate Formation Office, 213-637-7383 or C AO r t i z @ la - a r c h d i o c e s e.o r g If you want to be first make yourself ser vant of all. (Mt. 20:27) Find this bulletin online at americanmartyrs.org A me r ic an M a rt yrs C athol ic C h ur ch | www . A ME R ICA N M A RT YRS . or g A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s O u t d oo r M a s s S u n day , S e p t e m b e r 1 5 , 5 : 0 0 p m Mass is on the field and immediately after Mass join us on the blacktop for C ommunity and M inistry C elebration . Purchase dinner from one of the many F ood T rucks that will be at the celebration or bring your own dinner. Police, Fire & Lifeguard Appreciation Pancake Breakfast FREE to All Emergency Personnel Sunday, September 8 O’Donnell Hall Pancake Breakfast 7:45am –11:00 am Honoring all Emergency Personnel all you can eat! (Pancakes, eggs, sausages, coffee, orange juice, milk, tea) Sponsored by: American Martyrs Pancake Breakfast Ministry Proceeds to benefit Police and Fire Funds