August 7, 2016 - 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
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
to
L i v e H o ly L i v e s
in
Jesus Christ.
August 7, 2016
Pastor
Rev. Msgr. John F. Barry, P.A.
Associate Pastors
Rev. Joseph Kammerer
Rev. Rick Prindle
Deacons
Fred Rose
Derek Brown
Chris Amantea
Dick Williams
Business Manager
Bob Hodges
Weekend Mass
Saturday Vigil: 5pm
Sunday:
7am, 8am, 9:30am, 11:30am and 5pm
Weekday Mass
Monday / Wednesday / Friday:
8am , 12:10 pm and 5pm
Tuesday / Thursday:
6:30am , 8am , 12:10 pm and 5pm
Saturday: 8am
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
Glorious Queen of peace,
grant us peace in our hearts,
harmony in our families
and concord throughout the world.
-- Prayer to the Immaculate Queen of Peace
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We welcome you to American Martyrs Catholic Community
Parish Facilities
Start your morning with
The Minute Message
RECTORY
624 15th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
310-545-5651 | fax 424-327-9703
Mailing Address:
PO Box 3639, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-1639
PARISH OFFICE and MEETING ROOMS
Mon-Fri, 9:00am-5:00pm | Sunday, 8:30am-11:30am
1400 Deegan Place, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
310-545-5651 | fax 424-327-9702
Temporary Parish Offices are on 15th Street
between the Gym and the Parish House
SS. BRIGID/BRENDAN (closed for remodel)
O'DONNELL HALL (enter from O'Donnell
parking lot, south east side of the building
ST. KATERI ROOM (enter from Deegan Place)
GYM - 701 15th Street | 310-802-8720
Click the link at the
top of our Homepage.
Follow Msgr. Barry on Twitter
@msgrjohnbar r y
Daily Prayers
of the
Church
ADORATION / MEDITATION CHAPEL
Mon-Fri, 7:00am-8:00pm
Saturday, 7:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Closed during regular Sunday Masses.
Contact: Jim Quilliam
AdorationChapel@Americ anMar t yrs.org
DAILY ROSARY:
HOLY FAMILY HOUSE - 700 17th Street
Do not park on 17th Street.
Use lower level entrance next to Gym
Monday , following the 6:30am Mass
SACRED HEART HOUSE - 720 18 Street
Do not park on 18th Street. Park in O'Donnell
or School lots and enter from schoolyard.
SPIRITUALITY CENTER - 770 17th Street
St. Joseph's Chapel, Meditation Garden
Upper Room Library (open Sunday,10am-4pm)
RESERVING A PARISH FACILITY To reserve a parish facility for your ministry or group,
contact facilities@Americ anMar t yrs.org,
with the date and time of your event, number of
people attending, purpose of the event, and the
contact person's name, phone and email.
We will make every effort to reserve a space that
will accommodate your needs.
We do not use our facilities for private parties.
Fr. Paul Siebenand
Fr. Joe Kammerer
Fr. Joe Kammerer
Msgr. John Barry (Livestream)
Fr. Paul Siebenand
Msgr. John Barry
Pray
for the
Sick
Please pray for the sick in our community that they
may find comfort and healing in Christ, especially:
Monday - Saturday, 7:30am, in the Church
th
Sat 5:00pm:
Sun 7:00am:
8:00am:
9:30am:
11:30am:
5:00pm:
This schedule is subject to change.
Do not park on 15th Street.
Use parking structure and crosswalk
PARISH HOUSE - 659 15th Street
Next Weekend's Mass Celebrants
MORNING PRAYER:
Annette Minett
Agnes Fox
Kent Kirkpatrick
Carissa Enright
John Sullivan
Maria Babick
Julia Delaney
Timothy Flynn
Michele Davowitz
Arlene Platten
Jacob Conde
Samantha Concetti
Ted Shaw
Wendy Leroy
Fr. Richard Hoynes
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
(DEVOTION & BENEDICTION)
Tuesday following the 8:00am Mass
In Memoriam
Wednesday following the 5:00pm Mass,
followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet
ROSARY FOR THE UNBORN
Doreen Sadahiro
Laura Zimmer
Lee Sanger
A r med Forces
May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the
mercy of God, rest in peace.
We pray for those serving overseas in our
Armed Forces, especially:
Sgt Ciriaco Ayala - U.S.M.C.
CPT Maureen Bannon - U.S. Army
LTJG Joshua Bergen - U.S. Navy
Capt 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
SSgt Kyle Nesbitt - U.S.A.F.
Brendan Quinn - U.S. Navy
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, August 14.
Adult Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist (RCIA)
Deacon Derek & Terri Brown, RCIA@Americ anMar t yrs.org
Rite of Christian Initiation 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.
Maria Bayer
Michael Von Hulsebus
Noel Leon
Holy Matrimony
Third Banns:
David Hicks and Tabitha Qassom
Assistive Listening Devices
Headphones are available for 9:30am
& 11:30am Sunday Mass.
If you have trouble hearing at Mass,
check one out in the vestibule,
and return the device after Mass.
Anointing of the Sick - Celebrated throughout the year.
Call anytime in case of serious illness.
Mass Intentions - Request 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
A ug ust 7, 2 016 | N ine t e e nt h S unday in Or din a ry Ti m e
Calendar, Mass Intentions & Readings
This Week
N ext Weekend
MONDAY, August 8
SATURDAY, August 13
9:00am HFH
7:00pmHFH
7:00pmPH
7:30pmSpC
8:00am ODH
10:00amHFH
Monday Morning Starters
Al-Anon
Community & Evangelization Commission
Monday Evening Prayer Group
TUESDAY, August 9
5:30amPH
1:00pm PH
3:30pm PH
5:30pmHFH
7:30pmSCH
7:30pmSHH
7:30pm SpC
Men’s AA Meeting
A.M.C. Seniors
Legion of Mary
Teen Tuesday
AA
Al-Anon
Contemplative Prayer
Matthew 25 Sandwich Making
AA Women
SUNDAY, August 14
7:00amODH
10:00amSpL
7:00pmSK
Coffee & Donuts
Spiritual Library (open until 4:00pm)
Infant Baptism Preparation Class
WEDNESDAY, August 10
Mass Intentions
THURSDAY, August 11
5:30amPH
Men’s AA Meeting
FRIDAY, August 12
11:15am SpC
12:00pmSpC
3:30pmSCH
Silent Meditation
Matthew 25 Saturday's Blessings
Irish Dance
and
Readings
for the
Week
MONDAY, August 8 - St. Dominic
Readings: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14; Mt 17:22-27
8:00 Lucy Nuzzo † (Mary Ann Shane)
12:10 Carlo Dapoz † (Helen Dapoz)
5:00 Dr. John Messenger † (Patti & Dick Williams)
TUESDAY, August 9 - St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
Readings: Ez 2:8-3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
6:30 Special Intention
8:00 Vin Scully (A Friend)
12:10 Ginny Kelly † (Pat Holt)
5:00 Joseph Tonne † (9:30am American Martyrs Ushers)
WEDNESDAY, August 10 - St. Lawrence
Readings: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9; Jn 12:24-26
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
8:00 Justin Warfield † (Laura & Jim Hirschmann)
12:10 Elaine Heil † (Sue Mullin )
5:00 Elyse Victoria Boutte † (Michael & Siannah Boutte)
THURSDAY, August 11 - St. Clare
Readings: Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-57, 58-59, 61-62; Mt 18:21-19:1
6:30 Muhammad Ali † (Louis Fasanaro)
8:00 Richard McEvilly † (The McEvilly Family)
12:10 Maurice Oshea † (Jerry & Cherri Olson)
5:00 Thurman Rose † (Rose Family)
FRIDAY, August 12 - St. Jane Frances de Chantal
Readings: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6; Mt 19:3-12
8:00 Eleanor Bienlein † (Dorothy Higi)
12:10 Stanley Zegarski † (Betty Isley)
5:00 Fr. Peter Coffey † (Hatfield Family)
SATURDAY, August 13 - Sts. Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus
Readings: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19; Mt 19:13-15
P lanned G iving Do you intend to remember American Martyrs Church or
School in your will or trust? Don’t put it off until later.
The government already has a plan for you if you do not
make one that includes your own charitable intent.
For information, contact Bob Hodges at 310-545-5651 or
b h o d ge s@ Ame r ic anMar t yrs. org
8:00 Rosann Casale † (Judy Casale)
5:00 Maria Babick-Larson (Angelina Babick)
SUNDAY, August 14 - 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings: Jer 38:4-6, 8-10; Ps 40:2, 3, 4, 18; Heb 12:1-4; Lk 12:49-53
7:00
8:00
9:30
11:30
5:00
Betty Hirschmann † (Shellie & Michael Schmitt)
Jeanie Walker (Liz Poppert)
For the Parishioners, Living and Deceased
Mary Therese Rawlings † (Dennis & Henry Rawlings)
Gerry Geppert † (Virginia Krus)
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46th ANNUAL AMERICAN MARTYRS PARISH FAIR
SPONSORSHIPS NEEDED
The 2016 Parish Fair is just around the corner!!
October 15-16
We are seeking Corporate Sponsorships that will provide
great advertising exposure - before, during,
and after the fair. There are several sponsorship levels,
and all contributions are tax deductible.
If you and/or your company are interested in helping
to underwrite this cherished Parish tradition, contact
Dick Taw at 310-460-6900 | r t aw @ Am e r i c an M ar t yrs.org.
EXPANDING WELCOME
EMBRACING COMMUNITY
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WE ALL CAN HELP
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Monsignor Barry asks all of us to give to the campaign after prayerfully reflecting on God’s blessings:
MAKE A ONE-TIME GIFT by check, by Faith Direct electronically, or by donation of securities.
MAKE A PLEDGE using the campaign pledge form provided in the pews and in the campaign brochure
or available at the Parish Office. Pledge payments may be made over two years by check or automatically
through Faith Direct.
PRAY FOR OUR PARISH if a financial contribution is not possible. And please pray for the success of
our Campaign as we work to expand our welcoming spirit and embrace our mission to be the community
of faith God calls us to be.
A ug ust 7, 2 016 | N ine t e e nt h S unday in Or din a ry Ti m e
P arish L ife
C offee & D onuts
in
O'D onnell H all
Career BridgeBuilders will serve Coffee & Donuts
after the 7am, 8am, and 9:30am Masses.
NEXT WEEK:
Life and Family Ministry will serve Coffee and Donuts.
A.M.C. Seniors (fka Single Seniors)
Please join us for the monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 9,
at 1:00pm in St. Kateri.
Ministry Contacts: Thelma, 310-621-1690 or
Magda, 323-447-0565
C ircle
of
Friends
We invite you to join us on Friday, August 19, 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
4th A nnual M en's Cornerstone Softball Tournament
Saturday, August 20, 8:00am - 7:00pm
Cornerstone Brothers, come and join us for
our annual Softball Tournament on the AMS
baseball field.
Parishioner Mike Simms and Simmzys will
keep us fed when we aren't tearing muscles on the baseball
diamond. All Cornerstone Brothers are invited to play or
watch...whatever your choice.
Families are invited to watch the fun too! We'll see you there!
Contact Greg Maffei with any questions: 310-800-0388 or
G reg @Prime S o ut hB ay R ealEstate. com.
U pcoming W orkshops - C areer B ridge B uilders
•Support Group: Successes in Your Life - Jan Tribble
Friday, August 29, 10:00–11:00am, Holy Family House
Monday Morning Starters
9:00-10:30am, in the Parish House
Job Seekers - join this weekly career networking group
and rev up the energy on your search.
Follow us by joining our group on LinkedIn.
For More Information: Andrea Connolly,
careerbridgebuilders@AmericanMar tyrs.org
SPECIAL COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND:
Mission Co-op Appeal
This weekend Fr. Peter Mc Carthy, C.Ss.R., a missionary
from Brazil, will speak at all Masses about the Mission
of the Redemptorist Vice-Province of Fortaleza,
Brazil. Originally begun as an overseas mission of the
Redemptorist Province of Dublin, Ireland, it is now
being administered by native Brazilian Redemptorists.
Their work is to spread the Good News of the love of
God for all, especially for the poor, abandoned and
excluded in this region, which is the poorest in all of
Brazil.
VIRTUS - Protecting God’s Children
The Protecting God’s Children awareness
program in prevention of child sexual abuse
is a requirement for all adults in contact with children
on our parish campus.
Tuesday, August 30, 7:00 - 10:00pm, St. Kateri
VIRTUS Recertification, “Keeping the Promise Alive,”
is due every 4 years after initial training.
Wednesday, August 24, 7:00 - 8:30pm, 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
C hildren' s C hoir
begins
Thursday, S ept 8
The American Martyrs Children's Choir will start back up on
Thursday, September 8.
We are open to all children in Grades 4-8. Rehearsals are almost
every Thursday, 3:15-4:15pm, during the academic year, in
the Music Room (up the back stairs from O'Donnell Hall.)
The children sing occasionally during Mass (to be announced)
and at local retirement homes.
Questions? Contact Patti Williams, 310-546-4734 or
Ellen Steinmetz, 310-372-3412 | e l l e n .s te i n m et z @ g ma i l. co m.
Otherwise - please just come on by!
$crip $ense
Have you pulled your school supply list yet?
Number one on the list should be scrip since all scrip gift
card purchases support our schools and ministries.
We have in stock Office Depot, Staples, Target, CVS and a
number of other vendors for your list.
There is also Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Best Buy for books
and electronics.
The Scrip office is open all summer.
Mon-Thurs:9 am - 3 pm
Friday:
9 am - 12 noon
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
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Stewardship
time
talent
treasure
Commission Chair: Jim LaVerda
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
Well the political conventions are over and one side is
saying "Believe Me" and the other side is saying "Trust
Me." I find it interesting that the two, belief and trust,
seem inseparable and indeed the Lord asks us to do both:
"Believe in Me" and "Trust in Me."
Much of our Holy Scripture has to do with belief (faith)
and trust. In truth everything we do and everything we
practice in living our stewardship lives should reflect our
faith and our trust in the Lord. Without those two elements
we could not be the kind of disciples Jesus wants us to be.
To be sure we would not be able to be the kind of good
stewards He expects.
This weekend's Gospel follows last week's parable of the
person who stored up a bountiful harvest for the future.
That Gospel ended with "But God said to him, ‘You fool,
this night your life will be demanded of you; and the things
you have prepared, to whom will they belong?’
Today's Gospel starts some 10 verses after last week's. In
these 10 verses are the great lessons of the birds and the
flowers not worrying about storing up for the future and
ends with, "How much more important are you than birds!"
(Lk 12:24) In these same 10 verses one sentence really
struck me, "If even the smallest things are beyond your
control, why are you anxious about the rest?" (Lk 12:26) This
reminded me of the Serenity Prayer that was so popular
years ago:
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things
I cannot change,
courage to change the things I can,
and wisdom to know the difference."
I often thought I was in control of my life, even to the
point of making plans that went out several years. None
of them resembled reality after a few months.
It's been a slow process, but I am now a little more
comfortable in trusting God about the future. I'm not
saying that we shouldn't be prepared. We need prepare for
disasters like earthquakes and floods; but preparedness
is very different than making long range plans. Maybe
the Serenity Prayer says it all; we should all find peace,
we should be courageous about good causes and a little
wisdom always helps.
Please contact us, Stewardship@AmericanMar tyrs.org with
questions or comments on this article or about Stewardship.
Blessed the people
the LORD has chosen
to be his own. Ps 33
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, August 16, from 7:00 - 9:00pm in
the Holy Family House. The topic is "Shattered Dreams."
For more information call Jenny Attanasio, 310-545-5651.
Stephen M inistry
Deacon Dick & Patti Williams, 310-545-8244
Who’s there for me?
There are points in life when everyone faces periods of
crisis, transition or difficulty. During these times we all
receive great benefits from a caring relationship with
someone who is there for us; someone who will faithfully
and confidentially listen, empathize, pray and encourage
us with Christ’s love and care.
Caring for people in need is at the heart of the Stephen
Ministry. With the accompaniment of a Stephen Minister,
people no longer have to go through a difficult time
alone. Instead they have a well-trained, caring Christian
friend who will walk alongside them 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.
Understanding the Healing Power of Prayer
You Don't Need "Holy Words" in Order to Pray
Please deposit donations in the Poor Box.
A ug ust 7, 2 016 | N ine t e e nt h S unday in Or din a ry Ti m e
Commission Chair: Jim Kaltsas
SJO@Americ a nMa r t yrs.org
M25 O utreach - St. L awrence
of
L ife & F amily M inistry ( fka R espect L ife )
B rindisi
Please join Matthew 25 on Saturday, August 13, at
St. Lawrence of Brindisi to feed the homeless
and needy in the community. Volunteers meet
at O'Donnell Hall at 8:00am to prepare sandwich meals and
then carpool to distribute these meals at St. Lawrence.
Donations of clothing and hygiene and toiletry products
are desperately needed for this project (bath soap, shampoo,
conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes.)
Rockin' Readers SLB joins us to read to the small children
present with their parents. Volunteers are welcome to bring/
donate books and also read to the children.
To volunteer or to donate items contact:
Jim Quilliam at j im q uilliam@ou tlook . com.
K nights O f C olumbus
You have all seen the Knights of Columbus
collecting donations for various charities,
running the parish blood drive, and
supporting parish activities such as the
Parish Fair.
But who are the Knights?
Guys who get together for fun? Sell lemonade?
Ask for Blood? Well it's more than that.
The Knights of Columbus chapter in Manhattan Beach
supports the parishes of American Martyrs, Our Lady of
Guadalupe (OLG), St. Anthony and St. Andrew.
•We are one of the oldest and largest Catholic fraternal notfor-profit organizations in the world.
•We are men of faith, committed to protecting our families
through the Knights of Columbus Insurance program.
•We raise money through our annual Golf Tournament,
Casino Night and Lemonade booth.
•Through our fundraising efforts we support The STAR
House, Rancho San Antonio Boys House, House of Ruth
HOPE RENEWED and the St. Sebastian Sports Project.
•We provide scholarships to deserving 8th grade graduates
from American Martyrs, OLG and St Anthony's.
The Knights of Columbus is truly Charity in Action. Watch
for future articles providing more details about your Knights
of Columbus, more information on each of our supported
causes and news of upcoming events and activities in and
around our parishes.
We continue to seek Catholic Gentlemen who want to give
of their time and talents, and have some fun at the same
time.
If you have an interest in joining our council, more than
500 strong and the largest in the state, contact Neil Gafney,
Membership Director, 310-245-8134 | neil@ga fney. n e t.
California Bishops Announce Support for Prop. 62 to
End the Use of the Death Penalty - Part 2
“Capital punishment has repeatedly been shown to be
severely and irrevocably flawed in its application. In its
long – but absolutely necessary – process of ensuring an
innocent person is not put to death, we have seen many
accused persons being exonerated as new forms of forensic
investigation have enabled us to better scrutinize evidence.
The high cost of implementing the death penalty has
diverted resources from more constructive and beneficial
programs both for rehabilitation and restoration of victims
and offenders. Finally, repeated research has demonstrated
that the death penalty is applied inconsistently along racial,
economic and geographical lines.
For all these reasons, we must also oppose Proposition 66
which will expedite executions in California. The search
for a fair and humane execution process and protocol has
failed for decades. Any rush to streamline that process will
inevitably result in the execution of more innocent people.
Neither the proponents nor the opponents of the death
penalty wish this result.
As Catholic Bishops we are heartened by the growth of
Catholic lay movements aimed at ending the use of the
death penalty. The faithful have heard the words of St. Pope
John Paul II, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis
to stop this practice around the world. As Pope Francis has
stated:
A spreading opposition to the death penalty, even as an
instrument of legitimate social defense, has developed in
public opinion, and this is a sign of hope. In fact, modern
societies have the ability to effectively control crime without
definitively taking away a criminal’s chance to redeem himself.
The issue lies in the context of a perspective on a criminal
justice system that is ever more conformed to the dignity of
man and God’s design for man and for society. And also a
criminal justice system open to the hope of reintegration in
society. The commandment ‘thou shall not kill’ has absolute
value and pertains to the innocent as well as the guilty.
(2/21/16 – Angelus)
In November – the concluding month of the Year of Mercy
– Californians have the opportunity to embrace both justice
and mercy (cf. Ps. 85.11) in their voting. We strongly urge all
voters to prayerfully consider support for Proposition 62
and opposition to Proposition 66.”
California Catholic Conference, July 14, 2016
Please continue to pray for those at the end of life:
O God, source of all life and hope, look kindly on our brothers and
sisters facing the end of their lives, fill them with the hope of your
mercy and give them peace and comfort. We pray for our citizens
to choose life and fight against assisted suicide. Lord, move our
hearts to work for life and for the protection of the elderly, the
sick and the disabled. Renew our commitment to building a
community where every human life is welcomed and wanted,
valued and defended, from conception to natural death. We ask
this through the intercession of St. John Paul II. Amen.
For information about Life and Family Ministry, contact
Steve Perry, 818-800-5653 | LifeandFamily@AmericanMar tyrs.org
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Faith Formation
C ontemplative P r ayer
SPIRIT UALIT Y CENTER
Every Tuesday evening, 7:30 - 8:30pm
St. Joseph’s Chapel in the Spirituality Center
L a b y r i n t h , M e d i tat i o n G a r d e n ,
S pi r i t ual L i b r ary & Chapel
770 17 t h S t
“If you’d stop rushing ‘round and ‘round,
you’d find God as your ground.”
The Cherubic Wanderer,
Bd. Angelus Silesius 16th c
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 Lord’s prayer.
Newcomers are always welcome.
Join us once, often or always, for the Love of it!
For information, call Donna Ennis 310-941-1349
“Contemplative prayer is the simplest expression
of the mystery of prayer.”
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (N 2713)
F aith E nrichment & P rayer G roups W hat is a L abyrinth ?
Labyrinth walking is an ancient practice used by many
different faiths for spiritual centering, contemplation and
prayer. Entering the serpentine path of a labyrinth, one
walks slowly while quieting their minds and focusing on a
spiritual question or prayer.
A labyrinth is not a maze.
It has only one path to the center and back out, described
by the term unicursal (one line). It has no blind alleys or
dead ends. The path twists and turns back on itself many
times before reaching the center. Once at the center, there
is only one way back out. In this way, it symbolizes a journey
to a predetermined destination (such as a pilgrimage to a
holy site), or the journey through life (from birth, to spiritual
awakening, to death.)
H ow D o I W alk a L abyrinth ?
There is no set ritual for walking a labyrinth, but there are
books and lectures to assist you in performing a labyrinth
walk. The basic advice is to enter the labyrinth slowly,
calming and clearing your mind. This may be done by
repeating a prayer or chant. Open your senses and focus
on the process of taking slow and deliberate steps. Bring to
mind a prayer or spiritual question to contemplate during
the walk to the center.
Reaching the center, pause to reflect, pray, listen for an
answer or for deeper revelation.
Now begin the return journey. Pray or reflect further.
Upon exiting, use further reflection, prayer, or journaling to
absorb the experience.
S piritual L ibrary A nd C hapel
Before or after your Labyrinth experience, you are invited
to visit the Chapel and the "Upper Room" Spiritual Library
and check out a book (to take home).
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
Sunday’s Readings In Context (On Summer Break)
Contact: John D'Isacco, 310-546-1302
Tuesday Morning Scripture Group (On Summer Break)
Contact: Alvin Fletcher, 310-379-5241
Weekly Scripture Reading with Fr. Joe (On Summer Break)
Wednesday, 10:00-11:30am
CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER:
Tuesday, 7:30-8:30pm, in the Spirituality Center Chapel
(Please use Pacific Ave. entrance.)
Contact: Donna Ennis, 310-941-1349
MONDAY MORNING FAITH SHARING (On Summer Break)
Contact: Joanne Dispoto, jodispoto@gmail.com | 310-344-5833
MONDAY EVENING PRAYER GROUP
2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00-8:30pm in the Spirituality Center
Evening Prayer, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet
Contact: Cheryl Schlicht, Cher y l.S chlicht1@gmail.co m | 310-456-7236
PEACE MEDITATION (On Summer Break)
2nd and 4th Wednesday, 7:00-8:30pm
Contact: Beverly Busby, 310-376-2056
SILENT MEDITATION
Friday, 11:15-12:00noon, in the Spirituality Center Chapel
(Please use Pacific Ave. entrance.)
Contact: Beverly Busby, 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
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Faith Formation
Youth M inistry
Registration for 2016-17 Confirmation is Open
Registration for Year 1 Confirmation and Re-registration
for Year 2 Confirmation is online. See the links from the
Confirmation page on our website.
Summer Teen Tuesdays begin in August!
8/9 – Game Night/Ice Cream Social @ 5:30pm
Ice cream, group competitions, board games,
and other sports activities.
8/16 – Sky Zone- details to follow for all who show interest
8/23 – Dodger Game (vs. Giants)
details to follow for all who show interest
8/30 – Bonfire @ 5:30pm at Dockweiler State Beach
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Contacts: Monica Leon, mleon@Americ a nMa r t yrs.org or
Rachel Brown, rbrown@Americ anMa r t yrs.o rg
S u n day P r e s ch o o l R eg is t r at i o n
fo r
2016-17
Links to Sunday Preschool Registration are on the
A m e r i c a nM a r t yrs.org website. Don’t wait!
Interested in working with our parish preschoolers?
Join us on Sunday mornings! Come rediscover the beauty
of God’s creation through the eyes of a child and make new
friends along the way.
Thinking about it? Questions? Please contact us!
Kristen Holleran, S und ayPrescho o l@Amer ic anM ar t yr s. o rg
Fa milies in Faith
Registration for 2016-17 SRE is Open
SRE is our afterschool Religious Education Program for
Grades 1-8, and registration is available online through our
Families in Faith tab on our website.
Parents new to the SRE program are required to attend an
SRE New Parent Orientation on one of the following dates:
• Sunday, August 28,
7:30-9:00pm
• Wednesday August 31,
7:30-9:00pm
• Tuesday, September 6,
9:30-11:00am
The First Communion
Parent Meeting is for
parents of the First
Communion Class of 2017.
Please calendar one of the
following dates to attend
this important meeting:
• Sunday, August 28,
6:30-7:30pm
• Wednesday August 31,
6:30-7:30pm
• Tuesday, September 6,
8:30-9:30am
All Orientation Meetings will be in the St. Kateri Room.
"Take
Thinking of teaching in our SRE program?
Our “teachers” are catechists - ministers
who follow the call of Jesus to bring the
Good News to others. We would love to
have you join our team!
“In the heart of the catechist, there always
lives a 'systolic-diastolic' movement:
Union with Jesus, encounter with the
other. If one of these two movements is no longer beating,
then you do not live.”
Follow the beat of your heart - follow Christ.
A great joy awaits you in this ministry!
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
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SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN
Do you need to be uplifted spiritually?
Would you like to be more closely linked
to your faith?
In the parking lot outside of the entrance to
O'Donnell Hall is a Mini Upper Room "Book Box."
Return"
Keep your kids safe in parks this summer
The weather outside is beautiful, and one of the best places to
play is the park. However, parents should start every visit to the
park with a discussion with their kids about safety plan.
Kids should know what to do if a stranger were to approach
them, and who to go to if they feel uncomfortable or threatened.
Public parks are a great place to play, but they are exposed to the
public. Having a safety plan in place can help parents and kids
feel secure and play safely this summer. For a copy of the article,
contact jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or 213-637-7227.
For particular help, call Assistance Ministry at 213-637-7650.
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C ontact I nformation & R esources
Priests and Deacons
Msgr John Barry
310-545-5651
Fr. Joe Kammerer
frjoe@AmericanMartyrs.org
Fr. Rick Prindle
frrick@AmericanMartyrs.org
Deacon Chris Amantea
camantea@AmericanMartyrs.org
Deacon Derek Brown
dbrown@AmericanMartyrs.org
Deacon Fred Rose
deaconfred@AmericanMartyrs.org
Deacon Dick Williams
dwilliams@AmericanMartyrs.org
Administrative Staff
Business Manager
Bob Hodges
Community Services & Facilities
Bob Visty
Finance Director
Pattie Johnson
Liturgy & Worship
Monica Hughes
Music Director
Bill Svarda
Parish Communications
Anne Riordan
Parish Stewardship
Jenny Attanasio
Pastoral Center Administrator
Dottie Arias
Plant Manager
Tony Hatfield
Technology
Scott Dixon
A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER is available for Sunday 5:00pm Mass, weddings,
and funerals. Please call Gigi 310-528-9024
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
SUNDAY 9:30am MASS is shown LIVE each week
424-327-9630
bhodges@AmericanMartyrs.org
Click this button on our website,
r visty@AmericanMartyrs.org
and watch Mass as it happens,
pjohnson@AmericanMartyrs.org
mhughes@AmericanMartyrs.org
310-640-8505
ariordan@AmericanMartyrs.org
424-327-9605
jattanasio@AmericanMartyrs.org
dottie@AmericanMartyrs.org
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or anytime after that.
AMC Apparel Now Available!
Check out the caps and polos at
w w w.Store.AmericanMar tyrs.org
Items are delivered (no shipping) to
the Parish Office about two weeks
after placing your online order.
Questions? Vanessa Reyes Smith, 310-748-0873
ahatfield@AmericanMartyrs.org
sdixon@AmericanMartyrs.org
Lay Leadership
Pastoral Council President
Mark Kemple
Finance Council Chair
Chuck Dapoz
Religious Education
Director, Religious Education
Patti Williams
Director, Youth Ministry
Monica Leon
Director, Sunday Preschool
Kristen Holleran
American Martyrs School
Principal, Camryn Friel, Ed.D.
pcpresident@AmericanMartyrs.org
financecouncil@AmericanMartyrs.org
310-546-4734
1701 Laurel Ave M.B., CA 90266-4805
pwilliams@Americ anMar t yrs.org
mleon@Americ anMar t yrs.org
sundaypreschool@AmericanMartyrs.org
310-545-8559 | fax 310-546-7219
1701 Laurel Ave M.B., CA 90266-4805
AMS@Americ anMar t yrs.org
American Martyrs Preschool 310-802-8149
Director, Mara Zepeda
1705 Laurel Ave M.B., CA 90266-4805
mzepeda@Americ anMar t yrs.org
WHERE IS THE PARISH OFFICE?
• Our Welcome Center offices and staff and the Scrip
Office have relocated to the trailer on 15th Street
between the Gym and the Parish House.
• Deacon Fred’s office is in the Parish House.
O'DONNELL HALL IS OPEN
• However, the entrance is through the south east
doors located behind the kitchen.
THERE ARE CHANGES TO THE PARKING LOT
• 15th Street is now ENTRY ONLY to the parking lot.
• Laurel Avenue stays as entry/exit
• You may also use the exit ramp behind O'Donnell
We know this construction comes with temporary
disruptions and inconveniences; our goal is improving
our facilities for the long term. Thank you for your extra
patience and understanding.
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Gym, Field & Athletics
Lou Ann Selsky, 424-327-9578 | lselsky@Americ anMa r t y rs.org
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CAMP IS OPEN TO EVERYONE!
G ym & Field R eservations: Contact Pat Breen,
Gym Committee Chair, Gym@Amer ic anM ar t yr s.o rg
Early
Sign-Up
Discount!
All players welcome, from beginners to advanced.
Tuesdays are instructional and Thursdays are free play.
Rocky Wade, rockyvball1@hotmail.com
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
Gym Contact:
Lou Ann Selsky, 424-327-9578 | lselsky@Americ anMa r t y rs.org
Everyone is invited to join in the FUN at the summer long sports camps
held every week at American Martyrs. The only skill required is how to
have fun! We will be having fun with games that every kid loves to play all
day long, Whiffle ball, Kickball, Capture the Flag, water games and lots of
creative games to keep your child having fun all day long. Extended care
and lunch available.
Fun Directors: Andrew Zahn and Scott McGarry
Fun Week 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - $240
Drop-In/Hourly rate $10 an hour
Register online at: americanmartyrs.org
More info: 424-327-9578 or lselsky@americanmartyrs.org
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Seniors Exercise - Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00-11:00am
Women's Volleyball - Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00-10:00am
The fun starts June 13th - August 19th
Ages 5-12
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Men's Basketball League
Anyone interested in joining the Monday and Wednesday night
Men’s Basketball League at American Martyrs Gym, please sign
up at w w w.amsmensleague.com
B eyond O ur Parish
PREGNANCY HELP CENTER - Part-time Staff Positions
The Center has two job openings:
1) Development Manager to coordinate all aspects of
foundation funding and individual donor cultivation as well as
assist with all fundraising events.
2) School & Sexual Integrity Education Coordinator to speak
at local schools and church youth groups utilizing the Reality
Check Program.
If interested, send your resume to m t h o m p s o n @ p h c to r r an ce.o r g .
HOUSE OF YAHWEH - Fundraiser-Estate Sale - Saturday, August 13
The House Of Yahweh Fundraiser-Estate Sale is 8:00am-1:00pm
on at our Lawndale location (4046 Marine Avenue).
Take home some of our treasures and help support our
community outreach programs. We are also accepting larger
items for donation.
Call Trish, 310-379-0163 or visit w w w.h oy- sou th bay.org
Cost is $25/person; lunch included. Pre-register for $20 by
August 5. Catholic books, DVDs and gift items for sale all day.
Information? Call Elizabeth Swenson at 310-322-4392 x440.
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BECOMING CATHOLIC - RCIA
Are You Someone, or Do You Know Someone Who
• Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
INFORMATION MEETING
Sunday, August 21
immediately following 9:30am Mass
in the PARISH HOUSE (659 15th St.)
• Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the
Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?
Adults considering entering the Catholic Church follow a process known as the RCIA - the Rite of Christian
Initiation for Adults. If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic Church, come to an Information
Meeting on Sunday, August 21 to explain the process of becoming fully initiated into the Catholic Christian
Church:
We offer an opportunity to come together to learn more about our faith. RCIA Sessions begin Wednesday,
September 14 and focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals 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, please contact: Terri Brown, t b row n@Ame ric a nM a r t y rs.org or Deacon Derek, dbrown@AmericanMartyrs.org | 310-220-9368
Fair Trade Los Angeles,
in partnership with American Martyrs and the
Social Justice and Outreach Commission’s Creation Care Team,
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Matthew 25 is hosting
a School Supply Drive
Present the Documentary Film
“The True Cost”
WHEN:
Sunday, August 7, 6:30pm
WHERE:
St. Kateri Room
All are welcome but some of the subject matter is not suited
for young children.
WHO:
This film is a story about clothing. It’s about the clothes we
wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having
on our world. The price of clothing has been decreasing for decades,
while the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically.
The True Cost is a groundbreaking documentary film that pulls back
the curtain on the untold story and asks us to consider who really pays
the price for our clothing.
WHAT:
The film will be followed by a panel’s reflections on the film and a Q &
A period. The panelists are:
• Mike Farid, Owner of Nature USA and America’s first Fair Trade
certified factory and a FairTrade Los Angeles Member.
to benefit inner city
Catholic elementary schools
New or gently used items please.
Pick up a few extras
on your next trip to the store!
Any supplies are welcome
but here are some specific requests:
Backpacks
Earphones
Dry-erase Markers
Construction Paper
Spiral Notebooks
Art Paints
Large Pencils
Electric Sharpeners
• Sica Schmitz Founder Curator of Bead & Reel,
an Ethical Boutique and a Fair Trade Los Angeles.
Drop off items in the box at the
Parish Office through August 15.
• A representative from the Garment Worker Center of Los Angeles.
Many thanks for your generosity.
Refreshments will be served; good will offerings will be accepted.
For questions and further details, email Tony Fadale at
fadaleanthony@gmail.com. Questions?
Email Matthew 25@Americ anM ar t yr s. o rg