MARCH 29, 20205TH SUNDAY IN LENT

CONTACT USPhone: 818-249-2008Web: www.hrsjcatholic.comEmail: receptionist@hr-sj.org

PARISH OFFICE HOURS (LOCATED AT HOLY REDEEMER)Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pmFriday: 9 am - 2 pm

JOIN US FOR MASS!MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY8:00 am | Holy Redeemer

TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY8:00 am | St. James

SATURDAY VIGIL MASS4:00 pm | Holy Redeemer

SUNDAY MASSES8:30 am | St. James10:00 am | Holy Redeemer11:30 am | St. James5:30 pm | Holy Redeemer

ADORATION & CONFESSIONSWednesdays at St. James the Less Church from 8 - 9 pm. Sacrament of Reconciliation also by appointment.

Sharing Faith, Celebrating Traditions and Serving Each Other to the Praise and Glory of God.

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Through the Eucharist

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WELCOME!Welcome to the Catholic Community of Holy Redeemer-St. James. Our parish is a place to grow, to put faith in action, and to use our gifts of time, treasure and talent as disciples of Christ. Thank you for choosing to worship with us today.

As we reflect on today’s celebrations with our church family our friends and relatives, our hope is that we have experienced Jesus alive in us.

STAFF

ORDAINED SERVANTSSister Mary Karen Collier S.S.L., Parish Life Director

Father Michael Grieco, Priest Minister

Father George Brincat, Pastor Emeritus - Our Lady of Lourdes

Deacon Joseph Hegenbart

SERVANTS OF MUSIC MINISTRYAndrea Anderson

Michael Paul Leon

SERVANTS OF FAITH FORMATIONMichael Paul Leon

Susan Romero

Trish Swords

SERVANTS OF ADMINISTRATIONKathy McCauley

Doug Sinning

Laura Garcia-Pulido

LOCATIONSHOLY REDEEMER CHURCH (Parish Offices) 2411 Montrose Ave. Montrose, CA 91020

Phone: 818-249-2008 receptionist@hr-sj.org

ST. JAMES THE LESS CHURCH 4625 Dunsmore Ave. La Crescenta, CA 91214

Phone: 818-249-2008

ST. JAMES—HOLY REDEEMER CATHOLIC SCHOOL 4635 Dunsmore Ave. La Crescenta, CA 91214

Phone: 818-248-7778

SACRAMENTS

BAPTISMSBaptisms are held on the:

• First Saturday at 10:00 am at HR

• Third Saturday at 10:00 am at SJ

Please call the parish office or contact Sister Karen: sisterssl@aol.com

MATRIMONYPlease contact the parish office upon engagement or at least 6 months prior to your wedding date to prepare for the celebration of this joyous Sacrament!

HOLY COMMUNIONThe two year preparation for children who have attained the age of reason (6 years) is done through our Religious Education program or through the parish school. For adults, preparation is done through our parish RCIA program (RIte of Christian Initiation). For enrollment in either program, please contact the Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation, drehrsj@gmail.com

CONFIRMATIONOur two year parish confirmation program for high school youth is called “Sealed”. To register or for more information, please visit hrsjlifeteen.com

For adults over 18 years of age, confirmation preparation is done through our RCIA (RIte of Christian Initiation) program. Please contact the Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation, drehrsj@gmail.com, for more information.

ANOINTING OF THE SICKPlease call the parish office if you would like to have a priest visit andn anoint a sick loved one .

HOLY ORDERS ORRELIGIOUS ORDERSAnyone interested in a religious life as a priest, deacon or sister, please call the parish office to arrange a meeting with Sr. Karen.

IF YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE

We know this a tough time and we want you to know that your parish is there for you. If your loved one has passed or if you feel you will be in need, please call the parish office. Our Bereavement Ministers will assist in making arrangements with your chosen funeral directors and offer you helpful guidance that will aid in the Liturgical planning of the Mass or Memorial service.

COMMUNION FOR THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND

Please call the parish office if you would like to receive Communion. We will make arrangements for a Eucharistic Minister to the Sick to visit.

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A SCRIPTURE REFLECTION FROM THE PASTOR... Have you ever been in a situation in which someone who could have chosen to help you would not? That is a real deep hurt. This is how Mary and Martha felt in the Gospel. Where was God when I needed him?

We do not always know why things work out as they do. Human beings let us down. Sometimes it seems as if God has let us down. These are our personal crucifixion moments. We may later see clearly why things happened and God is glorified: these are resurrection moments. Sometimes we never know why, and life and death remain a mystery.

We are in this moment now, with this scare of the virus. You may be asking why God is doing this? Or is it God? There is a mystery dimension of God and life that we will never comprehend. But hopefully, our faith and belief in a God who has helped, blessed us, saw us through difficult times and continues to guide us will only grow stronger. Let us support one another, pray for one another and ask our God to nudge us into a future that will glorify Him and lead us to Him.

Sr. Karen Collier SSL

TODAY’S READINGSReading 1, Ezekiel 37:12-14Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8Gospel, John 11:1-45Reading 2, Romans 8:8-11

WEEKLY READINGS30 Mon Lenten Weekday

Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or

13:41c-62/Jn 8:1-11

31 Tue Lenten Weekday

Nm 21:4-9/Jn 8:21-30

1 Wed Lenten Weekday

Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/Jn 8:31-42

2 Thu Lenten Weekday

Gn 17:3-9/Jn 8:51-59

3 Fri Lenten Weekday

Jer 20:10-13/Jn 10:31-42

4 Sat Lenten Weekday

Ez 37:21-28/Jn 11:45-56

OUR PRAYERS FOR THE INTENTIONS OF…

SUNDAY, March 29 10:00 AM Dinah Martin + Curtis Cleven +

MONDAY, March 30 8:00 Liam McCarty Mary Kim

Please pray for the repose of the souls of

John RedfernAlex Kirkaldy

IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS...

William & Irene McAndrew, Ron McLoud, Maria Hattick, Dolores Maggipinto, Vito Maggipinto, Richy Reivdas, Jorge Gonzalez, Emma Eday, Alicia Yale, Angelita Tanedo, Sharon Le Berthon, Janet Keene, Trudy Lousen, Margaret Gibbons, Jim Le Berthon, Renee Meyerson, Roxanne Martin, Elizabeth Lewis, Jim Maillard, Maryanne Moses, Patricia Ryan, Dominic Lingua, Thomas Hansen, Larry Weisner, Gary Lucero, Christopher Kramer, Harmon Jones, Rudolph Casillas, Minerva Astengo, Douglas Bergstrom, Regis Coyle, Irene Hughes, Bob Spychalsky and Maria Esparza.

PRAYER & WORSHIP

ONGOING GATHERINGS

LITURGICALChildren’s Liturgy of theWordPreschool and elementary children gather for an age appropriate interpretation of the Gospel during the 8:30 am Mass at St James.

FORMATIONAdult Bible Study Mondays at 9:30 am in HR Healy Hall Conference Center

Centering Prayer Mondays at 7:15pm meeting at the HR Parish Office Elizabeth Lewis Conference Center

Adult Bible Study Tuesdays at 9am meeting in SJ Parish Center

Teen Bible Study Tuesdays at 6:30pm meeting in SJ Parish Center

Women’s Group Thursdays at 7 pm or Wednesdays at 9:30 am in HR Dina Martin Ministry Center

Mens Group Wednesday mornings at 6am in HR Healy Hall Conference Center

SJ BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP First Friday of the month 7-8:30 PM Dinah

Martin Room at the HR Ministry Center

FELLOWSHIPCoffee and DonutsAfter 8:30am Mass every Sunday at SJAfter 10am Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at HR

Senior GatheringsHoly Redeemer Pioneer Club meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 11 am in HR Healy Hall.

St. James New Beginnings meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month

DEVOTIONSDivine Mercy Prayer GroupWednesdays at 9:30 am in SJ Church

OUTREACHBrothers HelpersTuesdays at Holy Redeemer Healy Hall at 3pmThursdays at St. James Msgr Barry Hall at 3pmLoaves and FishesHoly Redeemer—2nd Sunday of each Holy Redeemer—2nd Sunday of each month in bins near restrooms.month in bins near restrooms.St. James—last Sunday of each month in bins in vestibule.Knitting Ministry 1st and 3rd Thursday of month at 12:30 pm in HR Healy Hall Conference Center

For additional contact information, pleaseFor additional contact information, please contact the parish office

818-249-2008: receptionist@hr-sj.org.

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SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN DID YOU KNOW?Signs of abuse in childrenLast week we discussed the importance of early identification in stopping abuse. This week, we’re looking at some of the signs of abuse that could help adults recognize whether children are in danger. These signs could include withdrawal from others, or a general mistrust of adults. A child who is being sexually abused may relate to others in a sexualized way, inappropriate for his or her age. He or she may suddenly refuse to go to school, or become very fearful of school, or the dark. Other signs that could indicate a child is being sexually abused include aggressive or secretive behavior. Keeping an eye out for these things can help an adult ask the right questions while serving as a trusted source of support and love for a child in need. For more signs, get a copy of the VIRTUS® article “A Step to Healing” at https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.

UPCOMING TRAINING:

Safeguard the Children VIRTUS recertification on April 30th from 7 pm to 9 pm at Holy Redeemer Healy Hall

Safeguard the Children VIRTUS session on May 9th from 8:30 am to 12 noon at Holy Redeemer Healy Hall

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COVID-19 NEWSMassses Suspended through April 19, 2020On March 16th, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles sent out an announcement from Archbishop Jose Gomez: “I deeply regret that we are forced to temporarily suspend public celebration of the Mass in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles,” said Archbishop José H. Gomez. “What we do in the Church, we do out of love for God and love for our brothers and sisters. We are taking this extraordinary step today out of love and concern for those in our families and communities who are most vulnerable to this deadly coronavirus.” Catholics are encouraged to continue to pray at home with their families and join to the sacrifice of the Mass by making an act of spiritual communion. They are also encouraged to participate in the Holy Mass via the Internet. The Archdiocese will provide a livestream of non-public Masses from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels daily and on Sunday via Facebook, @lacatholics, (facebook.com/lacatholics/) or visit lacatholics.org/emergency/. The daily Mass (M-F) in English at 12:10 p.m. and the Sunday Masses in English at 10 a.m. and in Spanish at 12:30 p.m.

JOIN US EVERY SUNDAY FOR MASS ON FACEBOOK!

LIVESTREAM AT 8:30AM

@HRSJPARISH

OR VIEW THE MASS VIDEO ANYTIME AT

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To view live Mass from the Cathedral, please visit:

lacatholics.org/mass-for-the-homebound/

We anticipate the day when we will all once again gather together to

worship and celebrate the Lord!Please know that we continue to hold you all in prayer at this time. However, due to safety for all, the Archbishop has asked us to keep the churches closed at this time. We ask you to stay faithful not only in prayer but with your giving. With all the noise and confusion surrounding this crisis, it can be easy to forget or even withhold. But we need you to remain steadfast with your tithes and offerings. Your generosity not only supports the staff and facility, but also ministries and missionaries both local and around the world. People and projects that are facing the same unknown as you. So please stay faithful with your giving. You can do so by mail to the church office: 2411 Montrose Ave, Montrose Ca 91020

or online giving: hrsjcatholic.com >stewardship>giving

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