March 13, 2016 - American Martyrs Church

A W e l c o m i n g C o mm u n i t y , H e l p i n g O n e A n o t h e r
Fifth 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: 5 pm
Sunday:
7am, 8am, 9:30am, 11:30am and 5pm
Weekday Mass
Monday / Wednesday / Friday:
8am , 12:10 pm and 5 pm
Tuesday / Thursday:
6:30am , 8am , 12:10 pm and 5pm
Saturday: 8 am
Holy Day Mass
Vigil: 5pm
Holy Day: 6:30am, 8am,
12:10pm, 5pm, and 7:30pm
Reconciliation (Penance)
Tuesday: 7 am -7:15 am
Wednesday: 5:30 pm -6 pm
Thursday: 7 am -7:15 am
Friday:
5:30 pm -6 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am -9 am
4 pm -4:30 pm
Eves of Holy Days: 4 pm -4:30 pm
Confessions by request anytime;
call Rectory for appointment.
624 15 t h S t r e e t
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310)545-5651
AmericanMartyrs.org
to
L i v e H o ly L i v e s
in
Jesus Christ.
M arch 13, 2016
A m e r ic an M art yrs | A Desig nated Pilg r i m a g e Chur ch f or t he Ye a r of M er c y
We welcome you to American Martyrs Catholic Community
Next Weekend's Mass Celebrants
Parish Facilities
Sat 5:00pm:
Sun 7:00am:
8:00am:
9:30am:
11:30am:
5:00pm:
RECTORY
624 15 Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
310-545-5651 | fax 424-327-9703
Mailing Address:
PO Box 3639, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-1639
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PARISH OFFICES & MEETING ROOMS
1400 Deegan Place, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
310-545-5651 | fax 424-327-9702
Temporary Parish Offices are on 15th Street
Daily Prayers of the Church
between the Gym and the Parish House
ADORATION / MEDITATION CHAPEL
Mon-Fri, 9:00am-5:00pm | Sunday, 8:30am-1:00pm
Mon-Fri, 7:00am-8:00pm
ST. KATERI ROOM (enter from Deegan Place)
O'DONNELL HALL and St. Brigid/Brendan Room Saturday, 7:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, 1:00pm-5:00pm
(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
Closed during regular Sunday Masses.
Contact: Jim Quilliam
AdorationChapel@Americ anMar t yrs.org
DAILY ROSARY:
Monday - Saturday, 7:30am, in the Church
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
SACRED HEART HOUSE - 720 18 Street
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Do not park on 18 Street. Park in O'Donnell
or School lots and enter from schoolyard.
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SPIRITUALITY CENTER - 770 17th Street
St. Joseph's Chapel, Meditation Garden
Upper Room Library (open Sunday,10am-4pm)
AMERICAN MARTYRS SCHOOL
1701 Laurel Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-4805
310-545-8559 | fax 310-546-7219
Principal, Camryn Connelly, Ed.D.
AMS@Americ anMar t yrs.org
AMERICAN MARTYRS PRESCHOOL
1705 Laurel Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-4805
Director, Mara Zepeda | 310-802-8149
mzepeda@Americ anMar t yrs.org
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | 310-546-4734
1701 Laurel Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-4805
Pray
for the
Sick
Please pray for the sick in our community that they may
find comfort and healing in Christ, especially:
Arlene Platten
Jacob Conde
Kathy Rico Baichtal
Pat O'Brien
Samantha Concetti
Steven Pico
Joseph Clifford
Lauralee Ralston
Mary Heffernan
Kent Kirkpatrick
Christa Duggan
Carissa Enright
Kathy O'Mara
Helen Solis
John Sullivan
Martha Ortiz-Mena
George Murphy
(DEVOTION & BENEDICTION)
Tuesday following the 8:00am Mass
PARISH HOUSE - 659 15th Street
Msgr. John Barry
Fr. Joe Kammerer
Fr. Rick Prindle
Msgr. John Barry (Livestream)
Fr. Joe Kammerer
Fr. Rick Prindle
This schedule is subject to change.
ROSARY FOR THE UNBORN
Wednesday following the 5:00pm Mass,
followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet
A r med Forces
We pray for those serving overseas in our
Armed Forces, especially:
I n M emoriam
Betty Stover
Bill O'Connor
Jonathan Khachi
Will Kamp
Fernando Cano
Maria Rodriguez
Josephine Robles
Juanita Miller
May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the
mercy of God, rest in peace.
Sgt Ciriaco Ayala - U.S.M.C.
CPT Maureen Bannon- U.S. Army
LTJG Joshua Bergen - U.S. Navy
CPT Evan Bernstein - U.S.M.C.
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.
SGT Charles Koffman - U.S. Army
1LT Nicholas Marquez - National Guard
Matthew Murphy - U.S. Navy
SSgt Kyle Nesbitt – U.S.A.F.
Brendan Quinn - U.S. Navy
Cpl Paul Regotti - U.S.M.C.
LT Marissa Watson - U.S. Navy
Sacramental Information
Baptism For Infants - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays at 1:00pm
Contact Deacon Fred Rose, 310-545-5651, for appointment.
Pre-Baptism instruction for parents and godparents is required.
Next class is Sunday, March 13.
Adult Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist (RCIA)
Deacon Derek & Terri Brown, RCIA@Americ anMar t yrs.org
Rite of Christian Initial for Adults welcomes and prepares adults
for full participation in the sacramental life of the Church.
Classes begin in September.
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.
Mass Intentions - Scheduled in person at the Parish Offices.
Prayers for the Sick and Deceased - Contact the Rectory
with the names of family members who are ill or deceased.
Funeral Planning
Contact the Rectory to arrange Funeral or Memorial Services.
Bereavement Support
Deacon Chris & Yvonne Amantea
camantea@AmericanMar tyrs.org | yamantea@AmericanMar tyrs.org
M a r ch 1 3, 2 016 |F if t h S unday of L en t
Calendar, Mass Intentions & Readings
This Week
N ext Weekend
MONDAY, March 14
5:30amPH
Men’s & Women's AA Meeting
9:00am HFH Monday Morning Starters
9:00am ODH AMS Assembly
9:00am SpC
Monday Morning Faith Sharing
5:00pmBB
Happy Holy Hour Dance Class
7:00pm SpC Family Promise Orientation
7:00pm SpL
Monday Evening Prayer Group
8:15pm BB
Penance Service Reception
TUESDAY, March 15
5:30amPH
Men’s AA Meeting
9:00amODH Help for the Hungry - Grade 6B
9:15am SpC Tuesday Morning Scripture Study
3:00pmODH Mustang Players
3:30pm PH
Legion of Mary
3:45pm SCH SRE Grades 1-6
6:00pm HFH Teen Tuesday
6:30pmSK
Sandtots Meeting
7:00pmHFH Beginning Again
7:00pmPH
Stewardship Commission
7:15pm SCH Jr. High SRE
7:30pmBB
Al-Anon
7:30pm SpC Contemplative Prayer
WEDNESDAY, March 16
5:30amPH
Men’s & Women's AA Meeting
9:00amBB
Mothers of Young Children
10:00amPH
Weekly Scripture Readings with Fr. Joe
10:00am PH
Mission Bridge
3:45pm SCH SRE Grades 1-6
5:00pmBB
Happy Holy Hour Dance Class
7:15pm SCH Jr. High SRE
7:30pmPH
Social Justice & Outreach Commission
7:30pmSpC Sunday’s Readings in Context
7:30pmSK
RCIA
THURSDAY, March 17
5:30amPH
Men’s AA Meeting
8:00amODH Altar Society Lenten Retreat
3:15pmSKMR AM Children’s Choir
FRIDAY, March 18
8:00am ODH Lenten Dinner Preparation
11:15am SJC
Silent Meditation
12:00pmSpC Matthew 25 Saturday's Blessings
12:10pmBB
Mass
3:30pmSCH Irish Dance
5:30pm ODH Lenten Dinner
7:00pmHFH Circle of Friends
SATURDAY,
8:00am ODH
8:30amSCH
9:00am ODH
10:00am SHH
5:00pmBBP
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
March 19
Matthew 25 Sandwich Making
SJ&O Day of Volunteering
First Communion Workshop
AA Women
AMYM Loaves and Fishes Food Collection
SUNDAY, March 20
After all MassesBBP
AMYM Loaves and Fishes Food Collection
7:00amODH Coffee & Donuts
10:00amSpL
Spiritual Library (open until 4:00pm)
6:15pmSK
AMYM Life Night
Mass Intentions
and
Readings
for the
Week
MONDAY, March 14
Readings: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62;
Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Jn 8:12-20
8:00 Kay Giery † (The Busby Family)
12:10 Lucy Nuzzo † (Carol Quinlan)
5:00 Grace Rinaldi † (Barbara Krag)
TUESDAY, March 15
Readings: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-18, 19-21; Jn 8:21-30
6:30Special Intention
8:00 Ginny Kelly † (Chuck & Nancy Wuller)
12:10 Evan Harrington † (Fulkerson/Clarke Families)
5:00 Nelson Cabal (Joyce Payne)
WEDNESDAY, March 16
Readings: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56; Jn 8:31-42
8:00 Jo Marie Law † (Kim & Russ Neglia)
12:10 Suzie Rose † (Dave & Doreen Harrington)
5:00 Dr. John Messenger † (The Maertz Family)
THURSDAY, March 17 - St. Patrick
Readings: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Jn 8:51-59
6:30 Americo Petrilli † (Frank & Gloria Marsella)
8:00 Lt. Col. John Harris † (Catherine Harris)
12:10 Patrick Pham † (Jennifer Pham)
5:00 Tom O’Connor † (The Muldoon Family)
FRIDAY, March 18 - St. Cyril of Jerusalem (Abstinence)
Readings: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7; Jn 10:31-42
8:00 Fred Vendrick † (Tom & Rhonda Hoffarth)
12:10 Suzanne Donatucci † (Rosemary Gray)
5:30 Paul Joseph Ulibarri † (Dave & Dottie Arias)
SATURDAY, March 19 - St. Joseph
Readings: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, and 29;
Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a
8:00 Edward Madera † (Lawrence R. Menendez)
5:00 Amory Michelle Olivadoti-Bergens † (Jerry & Cheri Olson)
SUNDAY, March 20 - Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Readings: Lk 19:28-40; Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24;
Phil 2:6-11; Phil 2:8-9; Lk 22:14-23:56 or 23:1-49
7:00 Carol Harding (Bobbi Buescher)
8:00 Nicetas Hontucan † (Hontucan Family)
9:30 For the Parishioners, Living and Deceased
11:30 Laura Kravec † (Kravec Family)
5:00 John McCarthy † (Angela Niemann & Chris Devchick)
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D ivine M ercy
DEVOTION TO THE DIVINE MERCY
Our Lord not only taught St. Faustina the fundamentals of
trust, and of mercy to others, but He also revealed special
ways to live out the response to His mercy. These we call the
devotion to The Divine Mercy. The word “devotion” means
fulfilling our vows; it is a commitment of our lives to the Lord
who is Mercy itself.
By giving our lives to The Divine Mercy – Jesus Christ
Himself – we become instruments of His mercy to others,
and so we can live out the command of the Lord:
Be merciful even as your Father is merciful -- Lk 6:36
Through St. Faustina, Our Lord gave us special means of
drawing on His mercy; an Image of The Divine Mercy, a
Chaplet of The Divine Mercy, a Feast of Mercy, a novena, and
prayer at the 3:00 hour – the hour of His death. These special
means are in addition to the Sacraments of Eucharist and
Reconciliation which have been given to the Church.
Divine Mercy literature is available in the vestibule of the church.
Tr i d u u m S c h e d u l e
H oly T hursday – March 24
Morning Mass - 8:00am
Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7:30pm
(followed by Adoration until midnight
in the St. Kateri Room)
G ood F riday – March 25
"Liturgy, the Work of the People"
Liturgy, defined as the "work of the people," includes the
preparation and implementation of our community's liturgical
celebrations. The goal of liturgy is the "full, conscious, and
active participation" of all the people in our worship.
When we think of liturgical ministry and "active participation"
in worship, we may associate these with the musicians, lectors,
presider, etc. Yet, all members of the worshiping community
actively participate in the important ministry known as the
MINISTRY OF THE ASSEMBLY or the Ministry of the Celebrating
Community.
Christ is present in the actions of the community of believers
who come together to celebrate their faith and the presence
of Christ in their lives. We strengthen one another's faith in the
ways that we sing, respond, and are attentive to each other
and to what is happening during our Sunday Eucharist.
Are you interested in becoming a liturgical minister?
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS assist the presider at our
Eucharistic celebrations in distributing Holy Communion to
the assembly. These Extra-ordinary Ministers of Communion
share Eucharist with members of the assembly with the
greatest reverence for the Most Holy Eucharist, and with a
joyous, welcoming spirit that embodies Christ truly among
us in the Liturgy.
This ministry is open to active, confirmed parishioners.
Training is provided and ministers are assigned based on
their Mass preference and availability, serving at one of the
six weekend Masses, usually 1-3 times per month.
Questions? Contact EucharisticMinistr y@AmericanMar t yrs.org
or Peggy Paul, 310-370-4752 | Maureen Miller, 310-545-6252
The Lord has done
great things for us;
we are filled with joy.
Ps 126
"The Lamentations" - 12:00pm
Scriptural Reflections in Song
Dramatized Stations of the Cross
12:30pm and 7:00pm
Good Friday Service
(Liturgy of the Word, Communion, Veneration of the Cross)
2:00pm and 8:15pm
H oly S aturday – March 26
No 8:00am Mass
Easter Vigil Service/Mass (fulfills Sunday obligation)
Monday, April 18, 2016
7:30 - 10:00pm
E aster S unday – March 27
Mass 6:30am
7:00am 8:00am 8:15am 9:30am 9:45am
11:30am 11:45am 1:00pm 5:00pm Location
Church O’Donnell
Church O’Donnell
Church O’Donnell
Church
O’Donnell
Church Church Music Group
Latin/11:30am Choir
Cantor/Guitar (Dcn. Derek)
Cantor/Piano (Daniel Wargo)
Cantor/Guitar (Dcn. Derek)
9:30am Choir/Brass
5:00pm Sun. Guitar Choir
11:30am Choir/Brass
5:00pm Sat. Choir (Sean Mahon)
Cantor/Piano (Nathan & Sean)
Cantor/Guitar (Dcn. Derek)
17th Annual
American Martyrs School
Golf Classic
Palos Verdes Golf Club
Find the link for online registration at
w w w. A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s. o r g
Golf Co-Chairs: Carrie Hayes & Catherine Cobb
Volunteers Needed
Please call for details, 310-418-1051
M a r ch 1 3, 2 016 |F if t h S unday of L en t
P arish L ife
Coffee & Donuts
in
O'Donnell Hall
AMS Grade 3 are serving Coffee & Donuts after the
7am, 8am, and 9:30am Masses.
NEXT WEEK: AMS Grade 4 will serve Coffee and Donuts after
the 7am, 8am, and 9:30am Masses.
Joi n a Choir!
We are all looking for new members, and
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 | wesvarda@soc al.rr.com
M others
of
Young C hildren
Wednesday, March 16
9:30–11:00am, SS. Brigid/Brendan Room
Please join us for our annual Easter 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.
Babysitting provided.
Ministry Contacts: Elizabeth Serrano, 310-245-4459 or
Erin Hanlon, 609-760-7988 | moyc@Americ a nMa r t yrs.org
Help us Transform Lent to the Resurrection
You are invited to help bring the Glory of Easter
to our church!
Each year a group of men & women (and kids too!)
transform the church from Lent to our beautiful Easter
environment. Please join us for an hour, or more!
Saturday, March 26 - we begin at 8:30 am
and are finished about noon
Questions? Contact Margaret Bower, m argeb ow @ a o l. co m
L enten Friday Dinners - A Parish Tradition
Join us Friday nights during Lent
• 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.
A simple meatless meal 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.
March 18:Chili
March 25: Baked Potato
To give time and/or talent to this wonderful parish tradition,
call Kristen Dorr, 310-469-2941 or Jen Rodriguez, 310-489-4324.
VIRTUS - Protecting God’s Children
Have you completed your VIRTUS requirement?
Is your current certification expired?
All parents, liturgical ministers, coaches and other adults
interacting with minors are required to complete the
Protecting God’s Children Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Session for
Adults, and renew their certification every four years.
Tuesday, April 5, 7:00-10:00pm, AMS 8th Grade Classroom
VIRTUS Recertification, “Keeping the Promise Alive”
Wednesday, April 6, 7:00 - 8:30pm, O'Donnell Hall
Facilitator is Patti Williams, pwillia ms@Americ a nMa r t y rs.org
Support Group for Those in Career Transition
with Jan Tribble
March 21, 10:00-11:00am, in the Parish House
Don’t let your self-confidence and
self-esteem suffer. Receive and offer
encouragement and support in a safe
setting where participants are encouraged to help one
another through a challenging time.
Follow us by joining our group on LinkedIn or contact:
Andrea Connolly, careerbridgebuilders@AmericanMar t yrs.org
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Stewardship
time
talent
treasure
Commission Chair: Gary Ferrell
Stew ar d ship @Am er ic anMar t y r s.o r g
S t e wa rdsh ip ...
moving us closer to God
St. John's Gospel this weekend is one of the best-known
stories about the mercy of Jesus. It is the story of an
accused adulteress who the Pharisees use to test Jesus.
I've read or heard this Gospel many times, but this Lent
I was struck by how hopeless the situation was for the
woman. She was essentially kidnapped by a mob, a lynch
mob in wild-west terms, and I am sure she thought, "This
is the end for me." It would be interesting to know how
the outcome of the confrontation changed her life.
We all have had times where we sense a loss of hope. For
most of us these are not as threatening as the story in
the Gospel but just overwhelming situations where we
think we cannot cope any further. Depressing feelings
are natural, but are not necessarily a loss of Hope; it is
probably a loss of optimism which is a human emotion.
Our Hope is based on God’s mercy and the promise of the
resurrection.
In administering mercy, notice that Jesus does not stand
above her in judgment but bends down probably to be
at her level. In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, and especially
during Lent, it is
important for us to
remember that we
are called to love, not
to judge. Try taking
a moment each day
and think about the
times during the
day that you have
passed
judgment
on someone, either
silently or in a conversation. When I did, I was surprised
and embarrassed.
Not only is this a time of mercy, but also it is also a time
for us to forgive as Jesus did. This can be our way of being
one with Jesus and knowing Him as He would like us to
know Him. We should find forgiveness in our hearts and
reconcile with those who we may have alienated.
Stewardship calls us to show the same kind of love and
mercy reflected by Jesus in the all the Gospels. We are
called to find and see Jesus in all we meet, to be willing to
humble ourselves, to get down at their level if necessary,
so that we may serve and care for them. There are ways
we can do this here in the ministries of our own faith
community.
Please contact us, Stewardship@AmericanMar tyrs.org with
questions or comments on this article or about Stewardship.
† Prayers for our Elect and Candidates †
Near the baptismal font, you will find a basket with the
names of the Elect and Candidates. Please take a name
and keep them in prayer as they continue their journey.
If you would like to leave them a card, please mark the
outside of an envelope with their name, indicate “Easter”,
and leave in the Parish Offices any time PRIOR to March 24.
Those preparing to be baptized, the Elect, are.
Eric Cuomo-Jones • Sarah Dieguez • Alison Guerrero
Taryn Hess • Jason Leach • Daniel Myers
Stephanie Onwuegbusi • Kris Petersen • Nicholas Ramirez
Those Candidates who are already baptized and seeking full
communion with Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist, are.
Julie Beuerlein • Maike Cenci • Misty Frazier
Whitney Greaves • Alex Kadish • Nitza Montes
Joseph Onwuegbusi • Natasha Perazzolo • Christi Smith
Heather Tommasi • Jon Ward • Aimee Westlake
The Candidates who will be receiving the Sacrament of
Confirmation to complete their full initiation are.
Kelly Balue • Karina Garcia • Joseph Iside
Kate Leach • Nicolette Lenzini • Lisa Robertson
Pastoral Care
B eginning A gain
Our group offers a welcoming and healing atmosphere for
those experiencing separation or divorce.
The next meeting is Tuesday, March 15, from 7:00 - 9:00pm in
the Holy Family House. The topic is "Fear."
For more information call Jenny Attanasio, 310-545-5651.
S tephen M inistry
Deacon Dick & Patti Williams, 310-545-8244
When Will I Uncover My Pain?
On this 5th Sunday of Lent we cover crosses and images in
the church. This is intended to help us focus on the essential
during these last weeks of Lent. Is the pain you feel in your
life covered up? Want some help focusing on it and getting
it uncovered? We can all benefit from a caring relationship
with someone who faithfully and confidentially listens,
empathizes, prays and encourages us.
With the accompaniment of a Stephen Minister, you no
longer have to go through your difficult time alone. Instead
you have a well-trained, caring Christian friend who will walk
alongside you for as long as necessary, providing emotional
and spiritual support.
If you or someone you know needs this support, please call
our confidential phone line: 310-545-8244.
C are N otes C an H elp You C ope If you want to become more involved at American Martyrs,
contact Jenny Attanasio at 310-545-5651.
Check out the Care Note rack in the Church vestibule.
There are many topics that change frequently.
Please deposit donations in the Poor Box.
M a r ch 1 3, 2 016 |F if t h S unday of L en t
Commission Chair: Steven Perry
SJO@Americ a nMa r t yrs.org
C ircle
of
F riends
We invite you to join us on Friday, March 18 at 7:00pm in
the Holy Family House. We are a small community made up
of persons with intellectual disabilities, their families and
friends, particularly young friends, who meet regularly in a
Christian spirit to share friendship, pray together, sing, play,
share a meal, and celebrate life. We look forward to seeing
you there.
Questions? Contact Regina Dell'Oro, goldcroms@gmai l.com
H e a l Th e B ay A dop t -A- B e a c h
A family friendly project- all ages welcome!
Join Matthew 25 at the Manhattan Beach Pier on
Saturday, March 19, 10:00am - 12 noon 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, mi ke s h aw ve r @ g m a i l. co m
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
to coordinate donations coming in and where the gifts
will go. Project planning starts in October. Training is
available.
Interested? Contact Matthew25 @Americ anMa r t yrs.o rg
Come be with us for a few hours as we share in the joy of
Exceptional Kids with Special Needs and Gifts.
EKPTO St. Patrick's Day Dance
Friday, March 18
6:30-9:00 pm
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.
Join us for the 4 th Annual
Saturday, M arch 19
“Faith
in
A ction:
A merican M art yrs Day
of Volunteering”
Projects include:
• H abitat for H umanit y home restoration
• visit to seniors at S unrise A ssisted L iving
• a H eal the B ay beach cleanup
• make sack lunches for St. Lawrence of Brindisi
• make snack bags for D owntown W omen ' s C enter
• volunteer work at S tar H ouse
• learn about Fair Trade at Ten Thousand V ill ages
• donate usable items to St. V incent de Paul
See our website, Amer ic anMar t y r s.or g to sign-up.
Contact: Jim Kaltsas, jk alt s as @msn.co m
Day of Volunteering is sponsored by
Social Justice & Outreach Commission
R espect L ife M inistry
4th Annual Day of Volunteering – Saturday, March 19
“…Our relationships on earth are meant to help us and
others grow in perfect love. We are meant to depend
on one another, serve each other in humility, and walk
together in times of suffering. An elderly man whose
health is quickly deteriorating; an unborn baby girl
whose diagnosis indicates she may not live very long; a
little boy with Down syndrome; a mother facing terminal
cancer – each may have great difficulties and need
assistance, but each of their lives is a good and perfect gift.”
USCCB Respect Life Program, 2015-16
Join us for the Annual Day of Volunteering as we “help
ourselves and others grow in perfect love”. There are two
projects in which you can participate:
•Visit Sunrise Assisted Living in Hermosa Beach and
spend some time with the elderly residents. Families are
welcome and encouraged to participate.
•Visit the STAR House in Torrance – a residence facility for
the developmentally disabled. We’ll be helping make
some needed improvements to this facility.
You may sign up THIS WEEKEND, March 12-13, after
all Masses. For more information, please see the contact
information below.
For information about the Respect Life Ministry, contact
Steve Perry 818-800-5653 | re s pe c tl i fe @Am e r i c a nMa r t yr s. o rg.
Questions: Lee Dolley, ldolley1@verizon. net
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Faith Formation
Consoling the Heart of Jesus
Small Group Retreat
I nfant B aptism
Pre-Baptism instruction for parents and godparents is required
to have your child baptized at American Martyrs Church.
Next class is TONIGHT, Sunday, March 13 at 7:00pm in St. Kateri.
For information and schedule of classes, go online to
w w w. Am e r ic an Mar t y r s. org | Sacraments | Baptism.
Questions: Contact Deacon Fred Rose, 424-327-9610 or
d ea co n fre d @ Am e r ic an Mar t yrs.org.
A dult A ltar S ervers N eeded
What We Do:
We are altar servers for Funeral or Memorial Masses and on
occasion are asked to serve at other special Masses.
When?
Funeral or Memorial Masses are scheduled weekday
mornings and afternoons and Saturdays.
What is the Commitment?
When a Funeral or Memorial Mass is scheduled, a notice is
sent to all adult altar servers. You respond to the request
only if you are available to serve at that time.
Interested in this extremely rewarding ministry, contact
Angie Babick, 310-532-7953 | kikibabick@att. net.
S ilent M editation - The P rayer
of the
for
Contact Sharon Law, S h aron 582@ve ri zon .n e t | 310-963-9484
to sign up and RESERVE YOUR BOOKS (Materials fee-$25).
Pick up books on April 2/3 after all Masses.
H eart
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.
Friday mornings in the Spirituality Center, St. Joseph’s Chapel
(use Pacific Ave entrance)
All are welcome! Contact: Beverly Busby 310-376-2056
C ontemplative P rayer
Join us for a 10 week small-group
retreat that delves into the simplicity
and grandeur of Consoling spirituality.
This retreat is based on the popular
book by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC,
Consoling the Heart of Jesus.
Gain new insights into how you
can console Jesus; learn the keys
to the great sanctity of the saints
and blesseds like Therese of Lisieux,
Faustina Kowalska, and Mother Teresa;
and have all the tools you’ll need to
"become a saint, a great saint, and
quickly."
Beginning Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8, there will
be an evening session and a repeat morning session for 10
consecutive weeks, concluding with a June 12 Prayer Service.
Evenings - Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm in O’Donnell Hall
Mornings - Fridays, 9:00-10:30am in St. Kateri
H oly W eek
“Jesus returned to his disciples and found them sleeping, and asked:
Can you not watch with me one hour?” Matt 26:40
Tuesday evening, March 22, 7:30 - 8:30pm
St. Joseph’s Chapel in the Spirituality Center
The Seven Last Words of Jesus A Holy Week Evening of Prayer & Reflection What was Jesus thinking as he hung on the Cross?
(please use Pacific entrance)
Savor the depth and the mystery of God’s redeeming love for
us as we enter into the solemnity of Holy Week. On Tuesday
evening, March 22 we respond as a faith community to the
question Jesus asks us: “Can you not watch with me one hour?”
The hour includes brief readings and silent prayer, and closes
with “Our Father.” Join us in gratitude, for the Love of it.
For information, call Donna Ennis, 310-941-1349.
“You taught us O Lord that the greatest love shown is to lay down
one’s life for a friend. But your love was greater still, because
you laid down your life for your enemies. You suffered unjustly
for the sake of the unjust. You became a slave to tyrants, to set
the oppressed free. You reconciled us to yourself by your death.
What other love has ever been, or could be, like yours?” Prayer for Holy Week, St. Bernard of Clairvaux
It has been part of our Catholic tradition, during Holy Week, to reflect
on the Seven Last Words of Jesus. As we prepare to enter the
sacred Triduum, you are invited to set this hour aside to participate
in an evening of prayer and reflection on the Seven Last Words of
Jesus from the Cross.
Wednesday • March 23 7:00 -­‐ 8:30 p.m. St. Kateri Please contact Deacon Chris or Yvonne Amantea, 310-545-3312,
if you have any questions or need additional information . M a r ch 1 3, 2 016 |F if t h S unday of L en t
Faith Formation
Youth M inistry (AMYM)
Next Sunday, March 20 is Life Teen Mass and Life Night
All High School teens are invited to join us for 5:00pm Mass
and then Life Night after Mass in St. Kateri.
Contacts: Monica Leon, mleon@Americ anMa r t yrs.org or
Rachel Brown, rbrown@Americ a nMa r t yrs.o rg
AM Children's Choir
Open to all children in Grades 4-8. Rehearsals almost every
Thursday afternoon during the academic year, 3:15-4:15pm in
the Music Room up the back stairs from O'Donnell Hall.
New singers are welcome ANY time. The children build up a
repertoire of sacred and secular music to present to different
senior residential homes throughout the year.
Questions? Contact Patti Williams, 310-546-4734 or
Ellen Steinmetz, 310-372-3412 | ellen. steinmetz@gm ai l.com.
Otherwise - please just come on by!
F aith E nrichment & P rayer G roups 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 House
CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER:
Tuesday, 7:30-8:30pm, in the Spirituality Center Chapel
Contact: Donna Ennis, 310-941-1349
MONDAY MORNING FAITH SHARING
Monday, 9:00-11:00am in the Spirituality Center
Contact: Sharon Law, 310-963-9484
MONDAY EVENING PRAYER GROUP
2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30-9:00pm in the Spirituality Center
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, 310-376-2056
SILENT MEDITATION
Friday, 11:15-12:00noon, in the Spirituality Center Chapel
Contact: Beverly, 310-376-2056
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Contact: Jenny Attanasio for referral, 310-545-5651
SPIRITUAL LIBRARY (The Upper Room)
Open Sunday, 10:00am-4:00pm, in the Spirituality Center, 2nd floor
Contact: Anna, 310-374-0863 or Millie, 310-938-3125
Families
in
Faith
TODAY is the Children's Liturgy at 9:30am Mass
We invite all children grades 1-6 to join us at 9:30am in the
SS. Brigid/Brendan Room for a liturgy designed especially
for them. Then we join the parents in the Church for the
Liturgy of the Eucharist.
First Communion Workshop - Saturday, March 19
For Parent and Child, 9:00-11:00am
Lenten activities of Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving are
abundant at American Martyrs.
† AMS students pray the Stations of the Cross at 2:15pm
on Mondays during Lent. All are welcome to join us.
† SRE students will pray the Stations of the Cross on
Tuesday and Wednesday, March 15/16 at 4:00pm.
† Loaves and Fishes Project
Mar 14-20 -- Mac 'n' Cheese
SRE Grades 1-6 and Jr. High
March 15/16
Sunday SRE
March 20
Director of Religious Education: Patti Williams, 310-546-4734
pw i l l i am s @Am e ri c an M ar t y rs.org
$crip $ense
Planning for Easter?
The Easter Bunny gets his chocolates at Sees Candies and so
should you! Sees gives 15% back to our scrip program for
every dollar you purchase at our office.
We also have scrip for your special holiday meals -
Bristol Farms, Grow the Produce Shop, Manhattan Meats,
Sprouts, Whole Foods.
Think about our local bakeries - Beckers and Cake Bakeshop
for a beautiful dessert for your table.
Scrip Sales Hours:
Weekdays,7:45am - 3:45pm (Fridays until 1:00pm)
Sunday,8:30am - 11:30am
Special Orders or Other Info: Contact the Scrip office
at 424-327-9608 | S c ri p@Am e ri c an M ar t y rs.org
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN
Fire safety starts at home
When families have fire plans in place, they are much more
likely to escape the dangers should a fire occur. Because a fire
can separate parents from their children, it’s important that
everyone knows how to get out of the house safely and where to
go. Teaching your kids to be resourceful in dangerous situations
can help them in every aspect of their lives.
For more information from the American Red Cross about fire
escape planning jvienna@la-archdiocese.org
For particular help, call Assistance Ministry at 213-637-7650.
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Contact Information & Resources
Administrative Staff
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
Business Manager
Bob Hodges | 424-327-9630
bhodges@AmericanMartyrs.org
Community Services
& Facilities Director
Finance Director
Bob Visty
r visty@AmericanMartyrs.org
Pattie Johnson
pjohnson@AmericanMartyrs.org
Liturgy & Worship
Monica Hughes
mhughes@AmericanMartyrs.org
Music Director
Bill Svarda
310-640-8505
Parish Communications
Anne Riordan
ariordan@AmericanMartyrs.org
Parish Stewardship
Jenny Attanasio | 424-327-9605
jattanasio@AmericanMartyrs.org
Pastoral Center Administrator
Dottie Arias
dottie@AmericanMartyrs.org
Plant Manager
Tony Hatfield
ahatfield@AmericanMartyrs.org
Technology
Scott Dixon
sdixon@AmericanMartyrs.org
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
mleon@AmericanMartyrs.org
Director, Sunday Preschool
Kristen Holleran
sundaypreschool@AmericanMartyrs.org
Pastoral Council President
Mark Kemple
pcpresident@AmericanMartyrs.org
Finance Council Chair
Chuck Dapoz
financecouncil@AmericanMartyrs.org
Lay Leadership
What you Need to Know as we begin the O’Donnell Hall
Construction Project!
WHERE DO I FIND THE PARISH OFFICE?
•Our Welcome Center offices and staff and our Scrip Office have relocated to the temporary
trailer next to the Parish House (just West of the gym.)
•Deacon Fred’s office will be in the Parish House.
O'DONNELL HALL IS OPEN DURING THE REMODEL
• O’Donnell Hall will be open throughout the 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. Thank you for your extra patience and understanding.
There will be more updates as our construction begins.
M a r ch 1 3, 2 016 |F if t h S unday of L en t
Gym, Field & Athletics
AMC Apparel Now Available!
Seniors Exercise - Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00-11:00am
Women's Volleyball - Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00-10:00am.
Baseball caps and polos are now available via our
apparel site -- www.Store.AmericanMartyrs.org
Men’s and Women’s Coed Volleyball - Tuesday, 8:00-10:00pm.
Intermediate skill levels and recreational play.
John Wargnier, 310-796-1058 | johnwargnier@AmericanMartyrs.org
Items will be
delivered to the
Parish Office
about two weeks
after placing your
credit card order.
All players welcome, from beginners to advanced.
Tuesdays are instructional and Thursdays are free play.
Rocky Wade, rockyvball1@hotmail.com
Gym Contact:
Lou Ann Selsky, 424-327-9578 | lselsky@Americ anMa r t y rs.org
G ym & Field R eservations: Contact Pat Breen,
Gym Committee Chair, Gy m @ Am eric anM ar t y rs. o rg
B eyond O ur Parish
ACCW DISTRICT MEETING - Tuesday, March 15, 9:30 am -1:30 pm
The Southwestern District Meeting of the Archdiocesan Council
of Catholic Women will be at St. Margaret Mary's in Lomita.
Registration is at 9:30am, followed by our speaker, Fr. Mariello
Saguin ("Priests and Spiritual Motherhood") at 10:00am, followed
by Mass at 11:30am, luncheon at 12:15pm and then a short
meeting.
Preregister by March 10 with your $10 check to Teresa Vicelja
(2029 Via Encanto, Lomita, CA 90717-3621) Questions? Call
Judy at 310-374-9804.
Visit the apparel table TODAY, Sunday, March 13
in front of church after the 8:00am, 9:30am and
11:30am Masses to see samples.
Check or cash orders accepted today.
Show your American Martyrs pride
with a stylish navy polo or cap!
Contact: Vanessa Reyes Smith, 310-748-0873, with questions.
Watch Msgr. Barry's Minute Message
You do not need a Facebook account;
just click 'Find us on Facebook' on our homepage.
Follow Msgr. on Twitter
@msgrjohnbarry
Every Catholic Woman is a member of ACCW. Please join us.
RACHEL'S VINEYARD RETREAT WEEKEND - April 1-3, Duarte
Rachel's Vineyard retreat is for men and women struggling
with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion. The retreat is
designed to help participants work through repressed grief and
anger in a safe, nonjudgmental setting and come to acceptance,
healing, and hope for the future. Developed in the Roman Catholic
Tradition, it utilizes spiritual exercises and rituals to help grieve the
loss of unborn children and to accept God’s forgiveness.
All inquiries and registrations are confidential. $215 per person.
Registration or More Info: 866-2-RACHEL | w w w. r a c h e ls v i n e y a r d o r g
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER - April 2-3
Have you heard the good news about Marriage?
Experience a Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekend!
Jesus came into the world to bring the good
news, to proclaim liberty, give the recovery of
sight, and free the oppressed. Let Him proclaim the good news
to you in your marriage! Allow the Lord to strengthen, renew,
and rekindle your marriage sacrament.
Weekends take place in a local hotel and all sharing is private
with your spouse. Presentations made by married couples and
a priest, teach valuable communication tools and much more!
Info and Registration: w w w.i love myspou se.n e t | 424-777-WWME.
Please support our teens and
American Martyrs Youth Ministry
They will be outside O'Donnell
collecting your Food Drive donations
the first 3 weekends in March
All items collected will be given to our sister parish,
St. Lawrence of Brindisi in Watts
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N e xt We e ke n d is Pa ssio n (Pa lm) S u n da y
Regular Saturday and Sunday Mass schedule
Solemn Blessing of the Palms and Procession
will be in front of O’Donnell Hall ten minutes prior to Sunday 9:30am and 5:00pm
Masses and will include the Drum Procession up the steps into Church
All other processions begin ten minutes prior to Mass on the Church patio
C omm u na l P e nan c e S e r v i c e
Monday, March 14, 7:30pm
American Martyrs Church
A number of additional confessors will be
available at all of these penance services.
You are also welcome to join these other parishes
St. James, RB
Our Lady of Guadalupe, HB
St. Lawrence Martyr, RB
St. Anthony, ES
Tuesday, March 15
Wednesday, March 16
Thursday, March 17
Friday, March 18 7:30pm
7:30pm
7:30pm
7:30pm
God has reconciled us to himself
through Christ. We implore you on
behalf of Christ,
be reconciled to God.
-- 2 Cor 5:19-20
Dramatized Stations of the Cross
Good Friday, 12:30pm and 7:00pm
Next Saturday, M arch 19 is the 4 th Annual
“Faith in A ction: A merican M art yrs Day of Volunteering”
See the list of projects on page 7 of this bulletin
Find the link to sign-up for a project at Amer ic anMar t y r s.or g
Contact: Jim Kaltsas, jk alt s as @msn.co m
As part of this day the St. Vincent de Paul "Bundle Saturday" Truck
will be on campus from 8:30am - 1:00pm. The "Bundle" truck will be here to collect
your usable clothing and usable household items. For large items (including furniture
and large appliances) please call 323-224-6280 or 800-97-HELP-1 for home pick-up.