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
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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
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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)
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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
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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/ellen.steinmetz@gmail.com.
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, careerbridgebuilders@americanmartyrs.org.
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
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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.
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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, rachel@sfcla.org,
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 y@gmail.com
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
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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.
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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
bhodges@americanmartyrs.org
(enter from Deegan Place)
Pastoral Council President
Gregory McGinity
pcpresident@americanmartyrs.org
O'Donnell Hall and St. Brigid/Brendan Room
310-922-7931
(enter from O'Donnell parking lot)
Adult Baptism, Confirmation
Deacon Derek & Terri Brown
rcia@americanmartyrs.org
&
E
ucharist
th
GYM - 701 15 Street 310-802-8720
Baptism Preparation for Infants Deacon Fred & Suzie Rose
deaconfred@americanmartyrs.org
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 camantea@americanmartyrs.org
yamantea@americanmartyrs.org
Liturgy & Worship
Deacon Derek & Terri Brown
dbrown@americanmartyrs.org
tbrown@americanmartyrs.org
Stephen Ministry
Deacon Dick & Patti Williams
310-545-8244
Pattie Johnson
pjohnson@americanmartyrs.org
Lou Ann Selsky
310-802-8720
Bill Svarda
310-640-8505
Parish Center Administrator
& Facilities Coordinator
Parish Communications
Dottie Arias
dottie@americanmartyrs.org
Anne Riordan
ariordan@americanmartyrs.org
Plant Manager
Tony Hatfield
ahatfield@americanmartyrs.org
Rectory Office Administrator
Laurie Oester, Ph.D
rector y@americanmartyrs.org
Technology
Vicki Terbovich
vterbovich@americanmartyrs.org
Volunteer Ministry Formation
Jenny Attanasio
jattanasio@americanmartyrs.org
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
pwilliams@americanmartyrs.org
Director, Youth Ministry
Monica Leon
amym@americanmartyrs.org
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
ams@americanmartyrs.org
1705 Laurel Ave M.B., CA 90266-4805
Jeannie Wood
310-802-8149
preschool@americanmartyrs.org
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!
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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, rockyvball1@hotmail.com
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
lselsky@americanmartyrs.org
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)
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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