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February 14, 2016First Sunday of Lent

Pastor Rev. Msgr. John F. Barry, P.A.

associate Pastors Rev. Joseph Kammerer Rev. Rick Prindle

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, 12:10pm and 5pm Tuesday / Thursday: 6:30am, 8am, 12:10pm and 5pm Saturday: 8am

Holy Day Mass Vigil: 5pm Holy Day: 6:30am, 8am, 12:10pm, 5pm, and 7:30pm

reconciliation (Penance) Tuesday: 7am-7:15am Wednesday: 5:30pm-6pm Thursday: 7am-7:15am Friday: 4:30pm-5pm Saturday: 8:30am-9am 4pm-4:30pm Eves of Holy Days: 4pm-4:30pm Confessions by request anytime. Call Rectory for appointment.

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American Martyrs | A Designated Pilgrimage Church for the Year of Mercy

In MeMorIaM

In Remembrance, let us pray for all who have died, that they may rejoice with the Risen Lord.

Patricia Nicksic Edna LawlerDavid Babros Ray MuerMsgr. John O'Byrne Helen MortimerMarilyn Whelen Amore Olivadoti

May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Pray for the SIck Please remember the sick in our community. Pray that they may find comfort and healing in Christ, especially:

Kent Kirkpatrick Jacob CondeChrista Duggan Peter MogliaFinley Boitano Kathy Rico BaichtalCarissa Enright Pat O'Brien Kathy O'Mara Samantha ConcettiRita Flaherty Paul SchafferJohn Quan Lauren Grik-PersallElizabeth Smith

AmericAn mArtyrs cAtholic community

DaIly PrayerS of the church

ADORATION / MEDITATION CHAPEL Chapel hours are: Monday-Friday, 7:00aM-8:00pM | Saturday, 7:00aM-5:00pM Sunday, 1:00pM-5:00pM; closed during regular Sunday Masses. contact: Jim Quilliam, A d o r a t i o n C h a p e l @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

DAILY ROSARY: Monday - Saturday, 7:30aM, in the Church

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

SacraMentS

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. Nex t class is Sunday, March 13.

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.

Sgt Mohses Afkari - U.S.M.C. Sgt Ciriaco Ayala - U.S.M.C. CPT Maureen Bannon- U.S. Army LTJG Joshua Bergen - U.S. Navy Jonathan Concetti - U.S.M.C. SSG Eric Cothren - U.S. Army PVT Julia Cothren - U.S. Army LCpl Fred Hoffman - U.S.M.C. Michael Ivers - U.S.A.F.

SGT Charles Koffman - U.S. Army 1LT Nicholas Marquez - National Guard LCDR Mike Mullen - U.S. Navy Matthew Murphy - U.S. Navy SSgt Kyle Nesbitt – U.S.A.F. Brendan Quinn - U.S. Navy LT Marissa Watson - U.S. Navy Capt Tim Woodring - U.S.M.C.

To add someone to the list or if you know that someone above has returned home, contact 310-545-5651 | b u l l e t i n @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

Armed Forces

We remember those serving in our Armed Forces overseas and pray that they return safely to their loved ones, especially:

holy MatrIMony

Third Banns: Nicholas Cipiti and Erin RebackJay Stakelon and Lauren Merrill

Second Banns: Theodore Cordova and Ashley Reynolds

Assistive Listening Devices Headphones are available for the 9:30aM & 11:30aM Sunday Mass.

If you have had trouble hearing at either Mass, please check one out before Mass at the entrance

to church and return the device after Mass.

next WeekenD'S MaSS celebrantS

sAt 5:00pm: Fr. Joe Kammerersun 7:00Am: Fr. Rick Prindle

8:00Am: Fr. Rick Prindle9:30Am: Msgr. John Barry (Livestream)

11:30Am: Fr. Joe Kammerer5:00pm: Msgr. John Barry

This schedule is subject to change.

February 14, 2016 |First Sunday of Lent

Find this bulletin online at AmericanMartyrs.org

pArish cAlendAr

thIS Week

mondAy, February 155:30aM PH Men’s & Women's AA Meeting9:00aM PH Monday Morning Starters9:00aM SpC Monday Morning Faith Sharing Group5:00pM ODH Happy Holy Hour Dance Class

TUESDAY, February 165:30aM PH Men’s AA Meeting9:00aM ODH Help for the Hungry Sandwich Making - Gr 39:15aM SpC Tuesday Morning Scripture Study3:00pM ODH Mustang Players3:30pM PH Legion of Mary6:00pM HFH Teen Tuesday7:00pM HFH Beginning Again7:00pM PH Stewardship Commission7:30pM BB Al-Anon7:30pM SpC Contemplative Prayer

WEDNESDAY, February 175:30aM PH Men’s & Women's AA MeetingAll Day ODH Science Fair10:00aM BB Mothers of Young Children10:00aM PH Weekly Scripture Readings with Fr. Joe10:00aM SK Mission Bridge5:00pM ODH Happy Holy Hour Dance Class7:30pM SpC Sunday’s Readings in Context7:30pM SK RCIA

THURSDAY, February 185:30aM PH Men’s AA Meeting3:15pM SKMR AM Children’s Choir6:30pM SK C.B.B. Networking Wine & Cheese Social

FRIDAY, February 19

8:00aM ODH Lenten Dinner Preparation11:15aM SJC Silent Meditation12:00pM SpC Matthew 25 Saturday's Blessings3:30pM SCH Irish Dance5:30pM ODH Lenten Dinner

MaSS IntentIonS anD reaDIngS for the Week MONDAY, February 15 Readings: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15; Mt 25:31-46

8:00 Jeff Johnson – RIP (The Conway Family) 12:10 Jerry Martinez - RIP (Don & Edna Murphy) 5:00 Blanche Johnson – Sp. Int. (Kim & Russ Neglia)TUESDAY, February 16 Readings: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-5,6-7, 16-17, 18-19; Mt 6:7-15

6:30 Peggy McGeer – RIP (Barbara & Mickey Morabito & Family) 8:00 Philip Silangil – RIP (Betty Nery) 12:10 Rodrigo Bella – RIP (Bert & Daisy Bella & Family) 5:00 Sara Noel – RIP (Joyce Payne)WEDNESDAY, February 17 - The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite OrderReadings: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13,18-19; Lk 11:29-32

8:00 Carol McMain – RIP (Gunderman Family) 12:10 Pila Dzul – Sp. Int. (Dorothy Higi) 5:00 Patricia Ann State – RIP (The Robert Eshbaugh Family)THURSDAY, February 18 Readings: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12

6:30 Lynn Kiernan - RIP 8:00 Mary DeVall – RIP (The Altar Society) 12:10 Tom Harding – RIP (Dave & Dottie Arias) 5:00 Special IntentionFRIDAY, February 19 Readings: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8; Mt 5:20-26 8:00 Michael Devine – RIP (Annabeth Kirchner) 12:10 Victoria Russo – RIP (LouAnne & Rick de la Sota) 5:30 Patricia MacNamara – RIP (Stephen & Paula Packwood & Family)SATURDAY, February 20 Readings: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 8:00 Al & Madeleine Austin – RIP (Joan Welsh) 5:00 Sibylla Muller – RIP (V. Ritzi)SUNDAY, February 21 - Second Sunday of LentReadings: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14; Phil 3:17-4:1 or 3:20-4:1; Lk 9:28b-36

7:00 Tom & Judy Vavrek – Sp. Int. (Bobbi Buescher) 8:00 William Richard Elliott – RIP (Glenn Suarez Family) 9:30 For the Parishioners, Living and Deceased 11:30 Robert Jabro – RIP (Don & Toni Sweet) 5:00 Marilyn Whelan - RIP (Ellen Whelan Harrington)

SATURDAY, February 208:00aM SCH 5K Run/Walk8:30aM ODH 5K Run/Walk Breakfast10:00aM SHH AA WomenSUNDAY, February 217:00aM ODH Coffee and Donuts9:30aM SK Children's Liturgy10:00aM SpL Spiritual Library (open until 4:00pm)10:45aM SCH Sunday SRE3:30pM ODH Year 1 and Year 2 Confirmation

next WeekenD

pArish oFFices closed Parish offices will be closed on Monday, February 15 in observance of Presidents Day.There will be a regular Daily Mass schedule that day.

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

N OT E : D a te s a n d l o ca t i o n s a re s u b j e c t to c h a n g e w i t h o u t n o t i ce. P l e a s e c h e c k w i t h t h e m i n i s t r y to ve r i f y e ve n t.


Join a Choir!We are all looking for new members,

and before Lent is a good time to join in singing.

We all need men, and the 9:30aM and 11:30aM choirs especially need tenors and sopranos.

ContaCt: Bill Svarda, 310-640-8505 | w e s v a r d a @ s o c a l . r r. c o m

uPcoMing WorksHoPs - career BriDgeBuilDers

• Resume Development - Grace Moniz & Andrea Connolly Monday, February 22, 9:00aM–11:30aM, St. Kateri Room In a competitive job market, learn how to develop a compelling resume that showcases the essence of you and how to set yourself apart from the competition. Bring your resume if available.

FoR MoRe inFoRMation: Contact Andrea Connolly, c a r e e r b r i d g e b u i l d e r s @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

Follow us by joining our group on LinkedIn

LA Professional Networking Wine & Cheese Social

February 18, 6:30 – 8:30pm, St. Kateri Room

This evening of professional networking across all industries will bring the parish community and beyond together to make valuable new business and career connections in an

atmosphere of socializing and camaraderie.

Please let your friends and neighbors know about this event sponsored by one of our parish’s ministries that seeks to support

all parishioners in career growth and transition. What better way to start a new year of vitality and prosperity

than connecting with your fellow parishioners and helping each other grow in their professional journeys?

Bring your business cards and resumes and get connected!

divine mercy

From the diary of St. Faustina Kowalski.On February 22, 1931, Jesus conveyed this message to St. Faustina; Paint an image according to the pattern you see, with the signature: Jesus, I trust in You. I desire that this image be venerated, first in your chapel, and [then] throughout the world. (Notebook 1, 47)I promise that the soul that will venerate this image will not perish. I also promise victory over [its] enemies already here on earth, especially at the hour of death. I myself will defend it on My own glory. (Notebook, 48)

Divine Mercy literature is available in the vestibule of the church.

I will singof your salvation. . Ps 71

togetHer in Mission 2016Each of us is called to share our gifts in support of the Church. The funds we collect will directly benefit more than 250,000 of our Catholic brethren, and ensure that our parishes and schools remain centers of faith and hope for their surrounding communities.

If you received your pledge form in the mail, please make a pledge or donation and return by mail or bring to Mass. If you have not, use one of the special Together in Mission envelopes in the pews, the vestibule or at the Parish Center. If you wish to donate by credit card, you may use our Faith Direct online provider. • Log into your account and add your gift

to the Together in Mission appeal.• If you are not signed up for Faith Direct,

this is a perfect opportunity to do so and make both your Together in Mission gift and your parish gifts through Faith Direct.

• To make a "one-time gift" by credit card, Faith Direct also allows you to do this in (up to 5) monthly payments.

God bless you for your generous gifts to those in need.

What you Need to Know as we begin the O’Donnell Hall

Construction Project!

The remodel beginsin February.

WHERE DO I FIND THE PARISH OFFICE?• Our Welcome Center offices and staff, and our Scrip

Office will be relocated to the temporary trailer next to the Parish House.

• Deacon Fred’s office will be in the Parish House.O'DONNELL HALL IS OPEN DURING CONSTRUCTION

• However, the entrance will be through the back doors located behind the kitchen.

WHAT IS CHANGING WITH THE PARKING LOT?• 15th Street will be an Entry Only to the parking lot• Laurel Avenue will be the only Exit from the parking

lot. (You can still enter at Laurel) We all know that construction comes with temporary disruptions and inconveniences, but our goal is to improve our facilities for the long term. There will be more updates as our construction date is finalized and we begin. Thank you for your extra patience and understanding.



pArish news

mothers oF young children Wednesday, February 17 9:30–11:00aM in St. Brigid & BrendanPlease join us for our annual Valentine’s Day Party!!MOYC provides a network of friendship and local resources to mothers with babies through pre-school aged children in American Martyrs Parish. Whether you're a first time mom or you come with a brood, we welcome you! Bring your parenting questions, your prayer intentions, and your children for playtime and fellowship in a relaxed, supportive environment.MinistRy ContaCts: Elizabeth Serrano, 310-245-4459 or Erin Hanlon, 609-760-7988 | m o y c @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

senior Fellowship group Join us for our monthly Potluck Lunch gathering on Tuesday, March 1 at 11:30aM in St. Kateri. Please bring a dish to feed 6 to 8 people. Before the gathering, we will be making sandwiches for St. Lawrence at 8:45aM in the O’Donnell kitchen. Diane Dumond and Ann Jund are in charge of sandwiches. Call Diane at 310-376-3599 if you have questions. Games will be at 10:00aM, after sandwich making. Come see what our new format is all about. We love to see new faces and make new friends. Senior Fellowship has Donut Sunday on February 28. Call Judy Parnin, 310- 374-9804, to sign up to help. Questions? Call Dee Kilmer, 310-676-5381.

coffee & DonutS In o'Donnell hall Knights of Columbus will serve Coffee and Donuts after the 7aM, 8aM, and 9:30aM Masses.

NEXT WEEK: AMS Grade 6 will serve Coffee and Donuts after the 7aM, 8aM, and 9:30aM Masses.

Monday MoRning staRteRs 9:00-10:30aM, in the Parish HouseJob Seekers - join this weekly career networking group and rev up the energy on your search.ContaCt: Andrea Connolly, careerbridgebuilders@AmericanMar t yrs.orgor check out our group on LinkedIn.

st. pAtrick’s dAy dinner & dAnce

On Saturday, March 12, Knights of Columbus will sponsor

the annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Dance

in O’Donnell Hall.This is a traditional St. Pat's Day dinner of

corned beef and cabbage, carrots and red potatoes, plus dessert and beverages. Social hour at 6:00pM, dinner at 7:00pM,

Irish Dancers and band follow. No host bar. Due to liquor license regulations,

all alcohol must be purchased at the event.Tickets are $25 each/$250 per table; all ticket sales are final.

Call Ron Babick for reservations, 310-532-7953.

lenten FridAy dinners - A pArish trAdition Join us every Friday night during Lent for:

• Family Stations of the Cross at 5:00pm,• Family Mass at 5:30pm, and• Lenten Dinner in O’Donnell Hall.

Dinner is served from 5:30 -7:00pm.The menu is a simple meatless meal consisting of homemade soup, pasta, rolls, fresh fruit, crisp salad, and PB&J sandwiches for the kids. A donation comparable to what one might spend in a family restaurant is suggested - most give $5/person or $20/family. All proceeds are given to the poor.

February 19: Tortilla March 11: Corn Chowder February 26: Tomato Rice March 18: Chili March 4: Minestrone March 25: Baked Potato Bar

To give time and/or talent to this wonderful parish tradition, call Kristen Dorr, 310-469-2941 or Jen Rodriguez, 310-489-4324.

A.m.c. seniors (FkA single seniors) Join us at 1:00pM on Sunday February 14 for the A.M.C. Seniors Valentine's Day Party at Judy's Gazebo Garden (1911 Perry Ave., Redondo Beach). Please RSVP.MinistRy ContaCts: Thelma, 310-621-1690 or Magda, 323-469-0577

Start your morning with

The Minute Message

Click this link on our A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

homepage.(You do not need a Facebook account to view the messages.)

Follow Msgr. Barry on Twitter

@msgrjohnbarry


Commission Chair: Gary Ferrell S t e w a r d s h i p @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

Stewardship . . . moving us closer to GodIf you are old enough you may remember the television program "Who Do You Trust?" It was a game show where a one person in a couple would decide if they could answer a question or if they trusted that their partner could answer it. The host was a young Johnny Carson and it gave his career a big boost.Our readings this weekend emphasize the fact that we need to place our trust in God. Our first reading has Moses speaking to the Israelites about the issue of trust. Moses explains that they (and thus we) need to acknowledge that everything comes from God. Furthermore, we need to place our total trust in God and share our “first fruits” with the Lord which is a basic tenet of Stewardship. We may tend to say that we trust God, but do our lives and actions reflect that "first fruits" principle of Stewardship?St. Paul, in his letter to the Romans, our Second Reading, emphasizes the nature of trusting God. Paul says basically that believing is not enough; we must go deeper. Faith means we trust the Lord completely; we place all of our hopes on Him. We need to have total confidence in Jesus and place our salvation in His hands. “For one believes with the heart,” says Paul, meaning that mere intellectual agreement with the facts of the Cross and the Resurrection is not enough.It is in the Gospel from St. Luke that we find the ultimate trust in God. The devil presents three temptations to Jesus much

like we face temptations on a daily basis. He resisted them because He placed His total trust in God. We are called to have that same kind of trust. In this Gospel we are told that Jesus fasted and He is hungry, but He is filled with the Spirit and that strengthens Him to resist the temptations.

We sometimes have the opposite experience — our stomachs may be full but we have empty spirits. As we begin Lent let us empty ourselves and allow our hearts and souls to be filled with the Spirit.With God’s help we can move a little closer to the Lord and develop that deeper relationship that we all need.

Please contact us, S t e w a r d s h i p @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g with questions or comments on this article or about Stewardship.

stewArdshiptime talent treasure

If you want to become more involved at American Martyrs, contact Jenny Attanasio at 310-545-5651.

CaRe notes Can Help you Cope Check out the Care Note rack in the Church vestibule. There are many topics that change frequently.How the Eucharist Makes Whole the Broken Finding Comfort and Healing in the Rosary Please deposit donations in the Poor Box.

Beginning AgAin

Our group offers a welcoming and healing atmosphere for those experiencing separation or divorce. The next meeting is Tuesday, February 16, from 7:00 - 9:00pM in the Holy Family House. The topic is "Pathways to Growth."For more information call Jenny Attanasio, 310-545-5651.

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stephen ministry This year for lent, do something for yourself There are times in life when we are led out into the desert. But sometimes it is a desert of pain and isolation. Please remember that our community has people here to assist you during the challenging times of normal life. A Stephen Minister can be a confidential companion to journey with you from your place of pain to a place of healing. Stephen Ministers can help when you are experiencing a difficult time and could use someone to talk to. Leave a message on our Stephen Ministry confidential phone line, 310-545-8244, and Deacon Dick and Patti Williams will meet with you to explore whether a Stephen Minister may be a good fit to help you!

"May this Year of Mercy be the one campaign in 2016 that makes a difference for the least of our brothers and sisters."

Fast. Pray. Give up your Envelopes! We invite you to help your parish

save money by giving up your offertory envelopes this Lent! Enrolling with Faith Direct will provide American Martyrs Catholic Community with consistent support and simplify your giving without the wasteful envelopes. Join us in giving up envelopes this Lenten season!Enrollment is simple at w w w. Fa i t h D i r e c t . n e t . Our Church code is CA308. As always, know that your generosity is truly a gift from God, with both your treasure and your time and talents.



Commission Chair: Steven Perry S J O @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

resPect liFe Ministry What the Catholic Church Teaches About the End of Life

“Medical advances can help save lives. They can also present terminally ill patients and their loved ones with difficult choices at the end of life. Catholic teaching gives patients and their families principles for making decisions about initiating or continuing medical treatments.‘But…normally one is held to use only ordinary means…according to the circumstances of persons, places, times, and culture – that is to say, means that do not involve any grave burden for oneself or another.’ Pope Paul XII

Ordinary and Extraordinary – Treatments that offer reasonable hope of benefit that may be obtained without excessive pain, expense or burden are considered ordinary means. Treatments that do not offer reasonable hope of benefit and cannot be obtained without excessive pain, expense or burden are considered extraordinary means. Respecting the sacredness of life, each person decides the benefits and burdens of treatment according to their own physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health at the time of the decision.When confronted with highly emotional life-and-death decisions, Catholics should gather all the facts, consult with their physician and family, reflect on Catholic teaching, and pray.‘We are called to a fullness of life which far exceeds the dimensions of our earthly existence…because it consists in sharing the very life of God.’ Pope John Paul II, Evangelium VitaeThe above guidelines are provided by the California Catholic Conference. w w w. c a c a t h o l i c . o r g For information about the Respect Life Ministry, contact Steve Perry 818-800-5653 | r e s p e c t l i f e @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g.

he A l th e BAy Ad o p t-A-Be A c h

Everyone is invited to join Matthew 25 on Saturday, February 20, 10:00aM - 12 noon at the Manhattan Beach Pier for the monthly beach clean-up. We meet near the lifeguard stand next to the bike path for a talk about ocean pollution before the cleanup begins. Earn service hours, get involved in a project with family or friends, and learn more about why Care for God’s Creation includes knowledge of what you can do to help keep the beaches healthy.No need to RSVP, but it's encouraged to get waiver forms taken care of and send out information packages.ContaCt: Mike Shawver, m i k e s h a w v e r @ g m a i l . c o m

Come be with us for a few hours as we share in the joy of Exceptional Kids with Special Needs and Gifts.EKPTO Valentine's Day Dance

Friday, February 19, 6:30-9:00PM

South Bay Adult School 3401 Inglewood Avenue

$1.00 Donation at Door | Refreshments $.50 each All Exceptional Dancers 14 years and older welcome.

Volunteers are invited to help beginning at 5:30pM with decorating, food, securing a safe environment, or dancing.

Or come to be with the kids; they know we are there for them.

Questions: Lee Dolley, l d o l l e y 1 @ v e r i z o n . n e t

Save t h e Da t e Saturday, March 19

and join us for the 4th Annual “faIth In actIon:

aMerIcan MartyrS Day of VolunteerIng” Get involved helping those in need -- making lunches for the hungry, visiting the sick and elderly, … making a difference.

Sponsored by: Social Justice & Outreach Commission

Ready to Serve in this Jubilee Year of Mercy? Matthew 25 is looking for co-chairs for the Christmas Project for December 2016. This long-standing Parish tradition is in need of volunteers who can coordinate donations coming in and where the gifts will go. Project planning starts in October. Training is available. inteRested? Contact M a t t h e w 2 5 @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

Ever wondered what the lockers were for at the bottom of the stairs in the parking garage? Matthew 25 collects items needed by its outreach ministries around LA. Please note that these are the only items accepted at the lockers:

• 16oz or larger plastic food containers with lids• paperback books or magazines for teenage boys• clothing and shoes for women, babies and children• men's shoes, jeans, t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, socks and belts• small toiletries (travel size)• kids and adult books

Gently used or new items please. No other items are accepted. Please do not leave household goods, electronics and toys as these items should be donated to Goodwill instead. Thank you!


FAith FormAtion

faIth enrIchMent & Prayer grouPS

BIBLE STUDIES Sunday’s Readings In Context 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 contact: Alvin Fletcher, 310-379-5241 Weekly Scripture Reading with Fr. Joe Wednesday, 10:00-11:30aM, in Parish HouseCONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER: Tuesday evening, 7:30-8:30pM, in the Spirituality Center Chapel contact: Donna Ennis, 310-941-1349MONDAY MORNING FAITH SHARING Monday, 9:00-11:00aM in the Spirituality Center contact: Sharon Law, 310-963-9484MONDAY EVENING PRAYER GROUP 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30-9:00pM Evening Prayer, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet contact: Sharon Law, 310-963-9484 PEACE MEDITATION 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 7:00-8:30pM, in Parish House contact: Avito Moniz, 310-430-5257 or Beverly, 310-376-2056SILENT MEDITATION Friday, 11:15-12:00noon, in the Spirituality Center Chapel contact: Beverly, 310-376-2056SPIRITUAL DIRECTION contact: Jenny Attanasio for referral, 310-545-5651

contemplAtive prAyer lenten retreAt

“Come unto me, all you who labor, and I will give you rest.” Matt 11:28Belonging: “Come Unto Me” Tuesday evenings, 7:30 - 8:30pM, beginning February 16 St. Joseph’s Chapel in the Spirituality Center (please use Pacific entrance)

Each of us longs for belonging. Our basic search is what drives our lives. Jesus very clearly, in simple terms, defines belonging, invites us to him, and shows us the way. For these evenings during Lent, we are invited to pause in prayer to examine our lives more deeply in the light of God’s unfailing grace. The intent is to provide a thorough, personal examination of conscience in one’s own time, with the structured support of a weekly prayer group, leading to a deeper commitment to Christ within and beyond my faith community. Join us for two 20 minute periods of silent prayer, closing with “Our Father.” At the close of the hour, there will be reflection questions with brief instructions for personal meditation. Handouts available for missed sessions.Newcomers are always welcome. Join us once, often or always, for the Love of it! For information, call Donna Ennis, 310-941-1349.

“There is a way to examine yourself and find within you the source of peace and light, where before only shadows have been seen. This examination grants the assurance of peace and serenity to you and to those who are around you, by grace.” Mother Marie des Douleurs, Benedictine Sisters of Jesus Crucified

silent meditAtion - the prAyer oF the heArt Pope Francis has identified the season of Lent in this Jubilee Year of Mercy as “a privileged moment to celebrate and experience God’s mercy,” and as a very good time for us to meditate on Sacred Scripture and “rediscover the merciful face of the Father.” (The Face of Mercy, 17)During the Fridays of Lent join us for 30 minutes of Silent Meditation and contemplate the merciful love of the Father. God wants us to come to him with our joys and our sorrows; to let him shine his light into our darkness; to let him love us and make us whole; to lay down at the foot of the cross all that he wishes to transform in our lives so that we are prepared for the cross of Good Friday, and the resurrection of new life with and through Jesus. Meditation is simply being still and silent in the loving presence of God. Simple, yes. Easy, no. We are not used to inaction and interior quiet. In this world of constant information and doing instead of being we need to create sacred space within our day and within our heart to be quiet in the Lord. It is in the silence that we come to know his love for us. Merciful Jesus, I Trust in You.Join us Friday mornings in the Spirituality Center, St. Joseph’s Chapel (use Pacific Avenue entrance.)11:15 – 11:30am Optional: Time for Questions/Instruction 11:30 – 11:55am Silent Meditation 11:55 – 12:00pm Closing PrayerAll are welcome! ContaCt: Beverly Busby 310-376-2056

Do you know these RCIA terms?RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of AdultsCatechumen: Term reserved for the unbaptized. After the Rite of Election they will be known as the “Elect.”Candidate for Full Communion: An individual who has already been baptized in another church, and is seeking full reception (Eucharist and Confirmation.)Candidate for Full Initiation: An individual who was baptized Catholic, but needs the Sacrament of Confirmation to complete their initiation. This weekend the members of RCIA will celebrate the Rite of Election, which coincides with the opening of Lent. It also marks the beginning of the final, more intense preparation

for sacraments of initiation. This step in the RCIA process is called ‘election’ because the acceptance made by the Church is founded on the election by God, in whose name the Church acts. It is our duty, as the entire Church, to surround our RCIA “elect” and “candidates” with prayer, so that we all accompany and lead them to encounter Christ.

Tapestry detail from Cathedral of Our Lady Queen of Angels



FAith FormAtion

AmericAn mArtyrs school

AmericAn mArtyrs youth ministry Join us for a night of mind blowing Magic, Laughter, and a powerful message by Danny Ray at our next Life Night on February 28!! To see some of his amazing work, check him out at http://dannyray.tv

RSVP for this Life Night through our Life Teen webpage.contactS: Monica Leon, m l e o n @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g or Rachel Brown, r b r o w n @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

FAmilies in FAith SRE Calendar

Grades 1-6 February 16/17Sunday SRE February 7 February 21Jr. High February 16/17

Contact Patti Williams for more information 310-546-4734 | p w i l l i a m s @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN Electronic dating violence is prevalent among teensTeenagers do a lot of communicating online and via mobile devices through social media and texting. Entire relationships can be formed over the internet and messaging, and the private nature of these relationships may make it easy to hide signs of abuse and violence. Dating violence means any act of mental, emotional or physical aggression among a couple sharing an intimate relationship. Online, these acts are harder to pinpoint, especially for adult outsiders whose children may be victims of emotional dating abuse. Ask your teens about their relationships, and how their partners treat them online and in person. For a copy of the article “Electronic Dating Violence Among Teens,” email j v i e n n a @l a - a r c h d i o c e s e . o r g

For particular help, call Assistance Ministry at 213-637-7650.

scrip corner Spring Cleaning Your Closets?Three local dry cleaners - Door to Door, patterson, stranD Cleaners - are proud supporters of our scrip program. If you use them already, please consider using scrip to pay your bill; if you don't use them, then give them a try.Sales Hours:

Weekdays, 7:45aM - 3:45pM (Fridays til 1:00pm) Sunday, 7:45aM - 11:30aM

speCial oRdeRs oR otHeR inFo: Contact the Scrip office at 424-327-9608 | S c r i p @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

SAVE THE DATEMonday, April 18, 2016

17th Annual American Martyrs Golf Classic

Palos Verdes Golf Club Online Registration coming soon

Families in Faith AMS/SRE

Loaves and Fishes Food Project for the St. Lawrence of Brindisi Food Pantry

Feb 23-28 Beans

March 1-7 Cereal

March 8-14 Pasta

March 15-20 Mac n Cheese


Contact Information & Resources

A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER is available for Sunday 5:00pm Mass, weddings, and funerals. Please call Gigi 310-214-4851CASA DE LOS ANGELITOS Maternity Home, 310-325-820824 HOUR Pregnancy Helpline, 310-787-HELPARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES SEXUAL MISCONDUCT REPORTING LINE 800-355-2545VICTIMS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY Suzanne Healy, 213-637-7650

Business ManageR Bob Hodges | 424-327-9630 bhodges@AmericanMar t yrs.org

pastoRal CounCil pResident Mark Kemple pcpresident@AmericanMar t yrs.org

FinanCe CounCil CHaiR Chuck Dapoz [email protected]

adult BaptisM, ConFiRMation & euCHaRist

Deacon Derek & Terri Brown rc ia@AmericanMar t yrs.org

BaptisM FoR inFants Deacon Fred Rose deaconfred@AmericanMar t yrs.org

FuneRal planning & BeReaveMent

Deacon Chris & Yvonne Amantea camantea@AmericanMar t yrs.orgyamantea@AmericanMar t yrs.org

stepHen MinistRy Deacon Dick & Patti Williams 310-545-8244

CoMMunity seRviCes & FaCilities diReCtoR

Bob Visty r v ist y@AmericanMar t yrs.org

FinanCe diReCtoR Pattie Johnson pjohnson@AmericanMar t yrs.org

gyM, Field & atHletiCs Lou Ann Selsky l se lsky@AmericanMar t yrs.org

lituRgy & WoRsHip Monica Hughes mhughes@AmericanMar t yrs.org

MusiC diReCtoR Bill Svarda 310-640-8505

paRisH CoMMuniCations Anne Riordan ar iordan@AmericanMar t yrs.org

paRisH steWaRdsHip Jenny Attanasio | 424-327-9605 jattanasio@AmericanMar t yrs.org

pastoRal CenteR adMinistRatoR Dottie Arias dott ie@AmericanMar t yrs.org

plant ManageR Tony Hatfield ahatf ie ld@AmericanMar t yrs.org

teCHnology Scott Dixon sdixon@AmericanMar t yrs.org

rectory 624 15th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-4805 310-545-5651 mailing address: P.O. Box 3639, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-1639 fax 424-327-9703

ParisH WelcoMe center 1400 Deegan Place, M.B., CA 90266-4805 310-545-5651 mailing address: P.O. Box 3639, M.B., CA 90266-1639 fax 424-327-9702

pRinCipal Camryn Friel, Ed.D. ams@AmericanMar t yrs.org

aMerican Martyrs scHool 1701 Laurel Ave M.B., CA 90266-4805 310-545-8559 fax 310-546-7219

pResCHool diReCtoR Mara Zepeda mzepeda@AmericanMar t yrs.org

aMerican Martyrs PrescHool 1705 Laurel Ave M.B., CA 90266-4805 310-802-8149

religious eDucation 1701 Laurel Ave M.B., CA 90266-4805 310-546-4734

diReCtoR, Religious eduCation Patti Williams pwil l iams@AmericanMar t yrs.org

diReCtoR, youtH MinistRy Monica Leon mleon@AmericanMar t yrs.org

diReCtoR, sunday pResCHool Kristen Holleran [email protected]

PARISH FACILITIES

PARISH WELCOME CENTER Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:45pm Sunday, 9:00am-1:00pm Parish Office and St. Kateri Room (enter from Deegan Place) O'Donnell Hall and St. Brigid/Brendan Room (enter from O'Donnell parking lot)

GYM - 701 15th Street 310-802-8720 Do not park on 15th Street. Use parking structure and crosswalk

HOLY FAMILY HOUSE - 700 17th Street Do not park on 17th Street. Use lower level entrance next to Gym

PARISH HOUSE - 659 15th Street

SACRED HEART HOUSE - 720 18th Street Do not park on 18th Street. Park on Church /School property and enter from schoolyard

SPIRITUALITY CENTER - 770 17th Street St. Joseph's Chapel, Meditation Garden Upper Room Library (open Sunday,10am-4pm)

Do you know someone who is homebound, in a hospital, or for any reason cannot make it to Church?

9:30aM sunday Mass is shown live each weekClick this Button on our HoMepage [www.AmericanMartyrs.org]

and watch Mass as it happens, or anytime after that.



gym & Field

gym Activities 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, rocky [email protected]’s anD Women’s CoeD Volleyball Tuesday evenings 8:00-10:00pm. Intermediate skill levels and recreational play. ContaCt: John Wargnier, 310-796-1058 or j o h n w a r g n i e r @ a m e r i c a n m a r t y r s . o r g

gyM ContaCt Lou Ann Selsky, 424-327-9578 | l s e l s k y @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

gym & Field reservAtions: Contact Pat Breen, Gym Committee Chair, G y m @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g


During the 40 days of LENT, You pray for me, I pray for you. We pray for one another”

Each week we bring to Mass the people in our lives - friends, neighbors and family - who are in need of our prayers. People often ask us to pray for them, or we are simply aware of someone or some event which needs our prayer. We invite you to place prayer intentions in the prayer bowl in the church (please make it anonymous and omit names). Use the paper provided next to the prayer bowl and take a petition with you to keep in your prayer during the week.Any special intentions or prayer requests may still be written in the Book of Special Intentions located at the Shrine of the Blessed Mother.

You pray for me,

I pray for you.

We pray for one another.

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A multi-parish faith formation program at 11 different parishes in our South Bay area. † 23 Speakers † 33 workshops† 3 weeks †Each course is $5 or purchase a series pass for $25.

Each paid participant can bring a friend for free.

As part of Dive-In, American Martyrs is featuring:

Msgr. John Barry, Holistic ForgivenessWednesday, February 24 at St. James School in Redondo Beach 7:30 - 9:00pM, O'Gorman Center

Dr. William Shaules, The Book of JobThursday, March 10 7:30 - 9:00pM, St. Kateri

Each course is $5 or purchase a series pass for $25. Each paid participant can bring a friend for free.

www.diveinuss.org

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