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January 22, 2017Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

A W e l c o 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 o t H e r t o l i v e H o ly l i v e s i n J e s u s c H r i s t .

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

AssociAte pAstors Rev. Joseph Kammerer Rev. Rick Prindle

DeAcons Fred Rose Derek Brown Chris Amantea Dick Williams

Business mAnAger Bob Hodges

WeekenD mAss Saturday Vigil: 5pm Sunday: 7am, 8am, 9:30am, 11:30am and 5pm

WeekDAy mAss Monday / Wednesday / Friday: 8am, 12:10pm and 5pm Tuesday / Thursday: 6:30am, 8am, 12:10pm and 5pm Saturday: 8am

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

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

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In MeMorIaM

Louise Gabriel Thomas Reid, JrNickolas Linesh Michael KleinPat O'Brien, Sr Fr. John DalyMario Acosta Mary Ellen FloresPeg McGrath Margaret Brinker-BrownRichard Alan Carl Dr. Gayle WoodMay the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

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

Noella Marquis Pat HoltGeorge Goff Ivy StephensJose Acosta Lura DelantyRick Boilbarauch Kathy Rico BaichtalJacob Conde Rochelle Esparza TittmannKathy Rico Baichtal Paul Schaffer Maria Babick Larson Shellie SchmittJohn Wigle John Houff Sophia Burch Jake RuhlMary Lou Levellee

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, February 12.

Adult Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist (RCIA)Deacon Derek & Terri Brown, R C I A @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r gRite 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.

Anointing of the Sick - Celebrated at various times 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 Rectorywith the names of family members who are ill or deceased.

Funeral PlanningContact the Rectory to arrange Funeral or Memorial Services.

Bereavement SupportDeacon Chris & Yvonne Amantea c a m a n t e a @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o rg | y a m a n t e a @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o rg

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 CDR Mike McIlroy Mullen - U.S. Navy Brendan Quinn - U.S. Navy LT Marissa Watson - U.S. Navy

arMed forceSWe pray for those serving overseas in our Armed Forces, especially:

ParISh facIlItIeS

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 Do not park on 15th Street. Use parking structure and crosswalk.

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

PARISH HOUSE - 659 15th Street

SACRED HEART HOUSE - 720 18th Street Do not park on 18th Street. Park 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)

We welcome you to American Martyrs Catholic Community

daIly PrayerS of the church

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL Mon-Fri, 7:00aM-8:00pM Saturday, 7:00aM-5:00pM Sunday, 1:00pM-5:00pM closed during regular Sunday Masses. ContaCt: [email protected]

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

MORNING PRAYER: Tuesday, following the 6:30aM Mass

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP (DEVOTION & BENEDICTION) Tuesday following the 8:00aM Mass

ROSARY FOR THE UNBORN Wednesday following the 5:00pM Mass, followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet

RESERVING A PARISH FACILITY To reserve a parish facility for your ministry or group, contact f a c i l i t i e s @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g, 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.

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First Banns: Anthony Rossi and Anais MunozThomas Eanes and Suzanne Evans

next Weekend'S MaSS celebrantS

Sat 5:00PM: Fr. Joe KammererSun 7:00aM: Fr. Joe Kammerer

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

11:30aM: Msgr. John Barry5:00PM: Fr. Rick Prindle

This schedule is subject to change.

January 22, 2017 | Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

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thIS Week

Monday, January 239:00aM SpC Monday Morning Faith Sharing5:00pM ODH Happy Holy Hour Dance6:00pM SK Sandtots7:00pM HFH Al-Anon Meeting7:00pM SpC Monday Evening Prayer Group

TUESDAY, January 245:30aM PH Men’s AA Meeting7:30aM ODH Young at Art9:15aM SpC Tuesday Morning Scripture Study3:30pM PH Legion of Mary3:45pM SCH SRE Grades 1-66:00pM HFH Teen Tuesday6:30pM PH Parkinson's Resource Group7:00pM SCH Women's AA Meeting7:15pM SCH Jr. High SRE7:30pM SHH Al-Anon Meeting7:30pM SpC Contemplative Prayer

WEDNESDAY, January 258:45aM American Martyrs School "Meet the Mustangs"9:00aM American Martyrs Preschool Tour9:30aM ODH Mothers of Young Children10:00aM American Martyrs Preschool Tour10:00aM PH Weekly Scripture Readings with Fr. Joe3:45pM SCH SRE Grades 1-65:00pM ODH Happy Holy Hour Dance7:00pM PH Peace Meditation7:15pM SCH Jr. High SRE7:30pM SK RCIA7:30pM SpC Sunday's Readings in Context

THURSDAY, January 265:30aM PH Men’s AA Meeting9:00aM American Martyrs Preschool Tour10:00aM American Martyrs Preschool Tour3:15pM SKMR AM Children’s Choir

FRIDAY, January 27

3:00pM SpC Matthew 25 Saturday's Blessings3:30pM SCH Irish Dance Class

SATURDAY, January 2810:00aM American Martyrs Preschool Open House10:00aM HFH AA Women's Meeting7:30pM SCH AA Meeting

SUNDAY, January 297:00aM ODH Coffee and Donuts10:00aM SpL Spiritual Library (until 4:00pm)6:15pM SK AM Softball Manager's Meeting

next Weekend

calendar, MaSS IntentIonS & readIngS

MaSS IntentIonS and readIngS for the Week MONDAY, January 23 - Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of of Unborn Children; St. Vincent; St. Marianne Cope Readings: Heb 9:15, 24-28; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5, 6; Mk 3:22-30 8:00 Judy Facinelli † (Amy & Lincoln Stone) 12:10 Michael J. Devine † (Rosalie Devine) 5:00 Gloria Ragone † (Renew Group)TUESDAY, January 24 - St. Francis de Sales Readings: Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2 and 4ab, 7-8a, 10,11; Mk 3:31-35 6:30 Ivy Stevens (Jane Reitz) 8:00 Linda Scott (Shana Klimeczko) 12:10 Alejandra Wilkerson † (Jim Kelly) 5:00 Dolores M. Ramos (Gerilynn & Kevin Barr)WEDNESDAY, January 25 - The Conversion of St. Paul the ApostleReadings: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 8:00 Dolores Grijalva (Theresa Grijalva) 12:10 Dana Straszewski † (LouAnne & Rick de la Soto) 5:00 Jenny Roderick (The Quilliam Family) THURSDAY, January 26 - Sts. Timothy and Titus Readings: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10; Mk 4:21-25

6:30 Lynn Kiernan † 8:00 Taylor Delepine † (Paddy & Barb Delepine) 12:10 Charlene Dispoto † (Joanne Dispoto) 5:00 Special IntentionFRIDAY, January 27 - St. Angela Merici Readings: Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-4, 5-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mk 4:26-34 8:00 Barbara Reilly & Mary Reilly Tully (Larry & Helene Grik) 12:10 Lise Artinian † (Lucy Aartinian) 5:00 Millie Garretson (Joyce Newburn)SATURDAY, January 28 - St. Thomas AquinasReadings: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Luke 1:69-70, 71-72, 73-75; Mk 4:35-41

8:00 Fr. Joe Kammerer (AMPA) 5:00 James Watson † (Dee, Steven & Marissa Watson)SUNDAY, January 29 - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary TimeReadings: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13; Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10; 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 5:1-12a 7:00 Thomas Smyth, Sr. † (Jim & Donna Biery & Family) 8:00 Olga Mammaro † (Jana Simone) 9:30 For the Parishioners, Living and Deceased 11:30 Cesar Rizzoni † (Christina Rizzoni Gregan) 5:00 Jim Kinney † (John Clifford)

FAcilities:BBP-SS. Brigid/Brendan Patio ∙ CH-Church ∙ ChP-Church Patio ∙ GYM-Gym ∙ HFH-Holy Family House ∙ ODH-O’Donnell Hall ∙ ODK-O’Donnell Kitchen PH-Parish House ∙ SpC-Spirituality Center ∙ SpG-Spirituality Garden SpL-Spirituality Center Library ∙ SCH-School ∙ SHH-Sacred Heart House SJC-St. Joseph’s Chapel ∙ SK-St. Kateri ∙ SKMR-St. Kateri Music Room

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


Prayers of the faithful Policy and Book of the sick and deceased

Each week we bring to Mass the people in our lives - friends, neighbors and family - who are in need of our prayers. People often ask us to pray for them, or we are simply aware of someone who needs our prayer. There are a great number of people in our lives we can pray for and we pray for them at every liturgy. We place them on the altar with our prayer as we hope they do for us. The names of parishioners and close relatives of parishioners are announced during the Prayers of the Faithful. The purpose of announcing these names is to notify the community of its members, or close relatives of its members, who are sick or who have died. The rare exception to this would be names of individuals who are of some significance to the larger community, i.e. a politician or some other world leader. Please continue to call the rectory with the names of family members who are ill or deceased. BOOK OF THE SICK AND DECEASED We invite you to write the names of friends, neighbors and co-workers who are sick or who have died in our Book of the Sick and Deceased. This book is at the entrance of the St. Joseph Shrine in the church. Names may be added throughout the week. Please list names only. Any special intentions or prayer requests can still be written in the Book of Special Intentions located at the Shrine of the Blessed Mother.The Book of the Sick and Deceased is carried in procession at every weekend liturgy during our Offertory and placed on the altar. In this way those individuals who have asked us to pray for them are placed on the altar along with our communal prayers.

all are WelcoMe at aMerIcan MartyrS

We lovingly welcome those in the LGBTQ community and their families to our monthly meeting for support and faith sharing.Come join us on the second Thursday of each month for friendship, fun and community. Our next meeting is:

thurSday, february 9, 7:30PM Sacred heart houSe

“You formed my inmost being; you knit me in my mother’s womb. I praise you, so wonderfully you made me; wonderful are your works!” Psalm 139

ContaCt: Deacon Dick Williams, [email protected]

$crip $ense Looking for a Way to Support our Local Businesses?The vendors below contribute a percentage of each gift certificate purchase to our scrip program. Please consider purchasing scrip and then patronize these local businesses. And thank them for supporting our parish community!

FooD & Drink california pizza Kitchen • el gringo • el SoMBrero • ercoleS

fiShBar • fiShing with DynaMite • fonz'S four DaughterS Kitchen • gooD Stuff • grunionS

herMoSa Beach fiSh Shop • Johnny rocKetS • the Kettle local yolK • MaMa D'S • MangiaMo • MarMalaDe cafe

Martha'S 22nD St. grill • MB poSt • oBS puB & grill ocean Diner • panchoS • ShellBacK tavern • SiMMzyS • SionS •

tin roof BiStro • toMBoyS • wahooS fiSh tacoS

BAkery, coFFee & pizzA BecKerS BaKery • caKe BaKeShop • Java Man

Manhattan BreaD & Bagel •two gunS eSpreSSo Beach pizza • freSh BroS. pizza

rounD taBle pizza • union pizza coMpany clotHes & sHoes

Beehive • BlvD • BrooKS ShoeS • Deep pocKet JeanS co • SpyDer • Super SportS • Surf conceptS • wright'S

speciAlty grocers, proDuce & Wine BacchuS wineS • BarSha wineS & SpiritS

BriStol farMS • grow, the proDuce Shop • Manhattan MeatS

HAir, nAils, sAlon AnD spA BoDy Suite Spa • DoMinic nail Spa • huSh huSh hair Salon

trilogy Spa • vicara aveDa Salon

speciAlty sHops Banner StationerS • pageS, a BooKStore taBula raSa • ten thouSanD villageS

sCRip HouRs: Weekdays, 8:00am - 4:00m (Fridays till 1:00pm) Sunday, 8:30am - 11:30am

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

SAVE THE DATEMonday, April 3, 2017

18th Annual American Martyrs Golf Classic

Virginia Country Club



MotherS of young chIldren Wednesday, January 25 9:30–11:00aM, O'Donnell HallMOYC 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 | m o y c @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

ParISh lIfe

SenIor felloWShIP grouP Our monthly gathering is Tuesday, February 7 at 10:00aM in St. Kateri. We will continue with

“Women of the New Testament,” beginning at 10:00aM, followed by games and then Potluck Lunch at 12:00noon. Please bring a dish to feed 6-8 people. Before the gathering, at 8:45aM in the O’Donnell kitchen, we will make sandwiches for St. Lawrence. Diane Dumond, 310-376-3599, and Ann Jund are in charge of sandwiches.Please join us for all or part of our gathering; we love to see new faces and make new friends.Also, as a reminder we are schedule to host Donut Sunday on February 12 and we need volunteers to help.Questions? Dee Kilmer, 310-676-5381

chIldren'S choIr The American Martyrs Children's Choir is 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 build up a repertoire of sacred and secular music to present to different senior residential homes throughout the year. We also join with the members of the 5:00pM Saturday Choir about once a month. Questions? Contact Patti Williams, 310-546-4734 or Ellen Steinmetz, 310-372-3412 | e l l e n . s t e i n m e t z @ g m a i l . c o m . Otherwise - please just come on by!

american martyrs BaBysitting co-oP All parishoners with young children are invited to the monthly meeting of the American Martyrs Babysitting Co-Op -- Monday, January 30 at 8:00pm. The American Martyrs Babysitting Co-Op is a group of parish families that exchange babysitting services. In addition to having their children watched by other parish parents, the families become a great resource for each other, sharing experiences and forming a close-knit community. The kids also have the opportunity to make friends across age groups.We overview how the Co-Op works and describe the many benefits of participating. You will also have an opportunity to get to know the current members and to ask any questions. For meeting location, contact Mike or Jen.ContaCts: Mike Kersey, 310-921-0142 Jen Henderson, 310-480-8656

coffee & donutS In o'donnell hall AMS 5th Grade will serve Coffee & Donuts after the 7aM, 8aM, and 9:30aM Masses.

NEXT WEEK: There will be Coffee & Donuts after the 7aM, 8aM, and 9:30aM Masses.

PreSchool oPen houSe and tourS American Martyrs Preschool invites you to come by the Preschool to see our beautiful environment and learn more about our philosophy and the "why" behind our curriculum.

Saturday, January 28, 10:00Am-12:00noon (Adults only, please)The Preschool Yard and Classrooms 1705 Laurel Avenue, Manhattan Beach

For parents of children who will be turning age 3 by December 2, 2017 and any other adults interested in learning more about the program.

Small Group Tours of the preschool in action (for adults only, please) can be scheduled by calling 310-802-8149.Tours are 9:00am and 10:00am on:

Wednesday, January 25 Thursday, January 26 Tuesday, January 31, Thursday, February 2

Questions? Call the preschool office at 310-802-8149.

HistoRiCal ministRy:Stained glass window tours of the Church, upon request. Contact Rita Hanretty at 310-545-5651.

Dear American Martyrs ParishionersSt. Lawrence of Brindisi, your sister parish, thanks you for your generous support of our parishioners all throughout the year. With your help the Lunch Counter served 10,560 lunches, the Food Pantry gave 3,150 bags of groceries and the Family to Family Christmas Program supported 250 families with gifts this Christmas. God has blessed us with the gift of your friendship and support. We are truly grateful to you.God bless you, Teresa Perez


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

Stewardship . . . moving us closer to GodWe are three weeks into the New Year and it seems like a good time to see how we are doing with our New Year's Resolutions. Are we still eating healthier? Are we still exercising a little more? Are we still spending a little extra time in prayer? I would guess that many of us would answer "no".The problem with New Year's Resolutions is that they generally require us to spend some of our God given gift of Time doing something that we are not accustomed to doing. To eat healthier we need to take extra time to buy nutritious food and prepare it properly. Exercising more requires us to jog further or spend more time at the gym. Praying means we need to carve out time for being with God. I suspect the primary excuse for failed resolutions is the lack of time.A year or so ago I read an article on prayer by a Franciscan Priest. He said that when people say they don't have time to pray it's usually not really a time issue but it is a faith issue. He went on to say that if we truly believe that doing something will change us and make us better, we will almost always find time to do it. As I said he was talking specifically about prayer, but I can see how it fits in with almost every aspect of us becoming healthier, happier and better stewards of our God given gifts.For me, I know that a salad at lunch is better than a burger. However, I also believe that this one burger won't make any difference in my quest for a healthier lifestyle. I know that I should spend more time in prayer but at times I have doubts that it works (even though I've seen it work in my family life). For many of us the underlying reason we don't spend more time in prayer is not the lack of time, but the lack of faith that God is listening. The Bible tells us to "pray without ceasing" and to "ask and we shall receive". Fortunately, the New Year is only three weeks old and we can re-resolve to be healthier, fitter, faithful people.

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

SteWardShIPtime talent treasure

care noteS can helP you coPe Check out the Care Note rack in the Church vestibule. There are many topics that change frequently, including:Losing Your Dad When You Feel Like You're Going to Explode When a Relationship Seems AbusivePlease deposit donations in the Poor Box.

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

StePhen MInIStry Deacon Dick & Patti Williams, 310-545-8244

Stephen Ministry and Preventive CareMost people call for a Stephen Minister when they’re going through a life crisis. But did you know that a Stephen Minister can also act as preventive care when you can see a major life event coming? When you have an approaching medical procedure, a baby due to arrive, an approaching retirement, or a last child going away to college - these are all reasons to speak with a Stephen Minister so you’ll have someone on your side to confidentially help you work through these big life events. Stephen Minsters are trained to be good listeners, to support you through your time of challenge, to help you identify the source of your problem, but most importantly, to invite Jesus into the problem solving and healing process. Stephen Ministers do the caring and God does the curing. Want to know more? Call our Stephen Ministry confidential phone line at 310-545-8244. Deacon Dick and Patti Williams will meet with you to explore whether a Stephen Minister may be a good fit for you.

Pastoral Care

Please reflect on the past year and how you will commit your time, talent

and treasure for this year. Thank you for supporting our parish

and its many ministries.

"Stewardship is the grateful response of a Disciple who recognizes and receives

God's gifts and shares these gifts in love of god and neighbor."

give yourself the gift of adoration

Celebrate with the Eucharistic Lord;Jesus is waiting for you. Come join Him!

aDoration chapel hourS:MonDay-friDay, 7:00aM - 8:00pM

SaturDay, 7:00aM - 5:00pMSunDay, 1:00pM - 5:00pM

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



Commission Chair: Jim Kaltsas S J O @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g lIfe & faMIly MInIStry

Since God gave us the family as a source for human life and dignity, the Life and Family Ministry will provide resources for families as they foster human life and dignity from conception to a natural death.

- Life and Family Ministry Mission Statement

The Life and Family Ministry will include education, activities, support and service in the following areas:

• Abortion & Crisis Pregnancy• Natural Family Planning• Zellie’s Girls – Spiritual growth & support for mothers based on

the life of St. Zellie• Post-Abortion Healing• Adoption & Foster Care• St. Joseph’s Fathers – Fathers come together to support one

another in spiritual growth• Human Trafficking Awareness• Miscarriage & Stillbirth• Couple-to-Couple – Connecting younger couples with more

experienced couples for spiritual mentorship• Exceptional Children• Family Education• Elder Care and End of Life

Ministry brochures are available in the vestibule of the Church. If you have a particular interest in any of these areas, would like to get more involved, or would like more information, please email us at:LifeandFamiy@AmericanMar t yrs.org

For information about life anD faMily MiniStry, contact Steve Perry, 818-800-5653 | L i f e a n d Fa m i l y @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s. o rg

M25 outreach -- Santa MonIca On Saturday, January 28, Matthew 25 will go to Santa Monica (OPCC at 503 Olympic Blvd) to serve those in need. We meet in the AMC parking lot at 7:00aM and return about noon.We greatly need gently used or new clothing including jeans, shirts, shoes and jackets - plus small containers of hygiene products including deodorant, sunscreen, toothbrushes, etc. Clothes can be left at the Parish Office or at the storage lockers in the underground parking near the stairs. Used school backpacks are also a welcome donation for the homeless clients.If you would like to volunteer, contact Mike Concannon, 714-852-2112 or M i c h a e l . C o n c a n n o n @ l e n d l e a s e . c o m .

items needed for catholic Worker

Every 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of the month a group from American Martyrs goes to the Catholic Worker Skid Row to help serve at the Soup Kitchen.The following items are needed on an ongoing basis and can be dropped off at the Parish Center offices.

∙ Shampoo & conditioner (all sizes) ∙ Bar soap / liquid hand soap ∙ Body lotion ∙ Toothbrushes and toothpaste (all sizes, all brands) ∙ Large plastic containers for food (16 oz. or larger)

See photo and notes re type of plastic below.

Plastic #5 – PP (Polypropylene) Plastic #5 is one of the safer plastics to look for. It is typically found in yogurt containers and cottage cheese containers. Polypropylene has a high melting point, and so is often chosen for containers that must accept hot liquid. These containers work best for the hot meals that are served at the Catholic Worker as the main dish.

Visit w w w. l a c a t h o l i c w o r k e r. o r g for more information.


faIth enrIchMent & Prayer grouPS

BIBLE STUDIES Sunday’s Readings In Context Wednesday, 7:30-9:00pM, in the Spirituality Center contact: John D'Isacco, 310-546-1302 Tuesday Morning Scripture Group Tuesday, 9:15-11:00aM, in the Spirituality Center contact: Alvin Fletcher, 310-379-5241 Weekly Scripture Reading with Fr. Joe Wednesday, 10:00-11:30aM, in the Parish HouseCONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER: Tuesday, 7:30-8:30pM, in the Spirituality Center Chapel (Please use Pacific Ave. entrance.) contact: Donna Ennis, 310-941-1349MONDAY MORNING FAITH SHARING Monday, 9:00-11:00aM in the Spirituality Center contact: Joanne Dispoto, j o d i s p o t o @ g m a i l . c o m | 310-344-5833MONDAY EVENING PRAYER GROUP 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00-8:30pM in the Spirituality Center Evening Prayer, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet contact: Cheryl Schlicht, C h e r y l . S c h l i c h t 1 @ g m a i l . c o m | 310-456-7236

PEACE MEDITATION 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 7:00-8:30pM, in the Parish House contact: Beverly Busby, 310-376-2056SILENT MEDITATION (No session January 27) Friday, 11:15-12:00noon, in the Spirituality Center Chapel (Please use Pacific Ave. entrance.) contact: Beverly Busby, 310-376-2056SPIRITUAL LIBRARY (The Upper Room) Open Sunday, 10:00aM-4:00pM, in the Spirituality Center, 2nd floor contact: Anna, 310-374-0863 or Millie, 310-938-3125SPIRITUAL DIRECTION contact: Jenny Attanasio for referral, 310-545-5651

faIth forMatIon

It is an error to think that f a i t h is so entirely a gift of God that it is

not in our power to increase and

strengthen it." ST CLAUDE DE LA COLOMBIERE

men's cornerstone alumni event 6:00pm Tuesday, January 24 in St. KateriFor those men who have attended a past Cornerstone Retreat, please plan to attend a Cornerstone Alumni Inreach Meeting

on Tuesday, January 24 in the St. Kateri Room.We will renew the Cornerstone experience, celebrate the 2017 Weekend Team and pray for the 2017 Cornerstone Retreatants. The meeting will start with food and fellowship at 6:00pM and program to start about 7:00pM.

ContaCt: Paul Stansbury, p s t a n s 5 @ a o l . c o m

conteMPlatIve Prayer “Blessed are the poor in spirit,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matt 5:3

Contemplative Prayer: The Beatitudes8 weeks ~ 8 Beatitudes

In the Beatitudes, Jesus teaches us through suffering comes great strength and the blessings of God: blessed are you. There are eight beatitudes; we will reflect on one per week. Our hour includes two 20-minute periods of silent prayer, closing at 8:30pM with the “Our Father.” Tuesday evenings, 7:30 - 8:30pm at St. Joseph’s Chapel in the Spirituality Center (please use Pacific entrance).Handouts will be available for missed sessions, and prayer instruction is available. Join us once, often or always, for the Love of it! Newcomers are always welcome. For information, call Donna Ennis 310-941-1349

"Have no fear little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.'' Matt 5:3

It is the 5th Anniversary of the UPPER ROOM Spiritual Library

Thank You to all the donors, visitors, and volunteers who are making it possible.

The collection of 2200+ books, audio/video materials and magazines is a great resource

for our parishioners on a spiritual journey. See the complete list on the AMCC website

under Exploring My Faith.Visitors and volunteers are welcome!

Sundays from 10:00aM - 4:00pM at the Spirituality Center, 2nd floor just 1 1⁄2 blocks NE of our Church.

contact: Anna, 310-374-0863 or Millie, 310-938-3125



SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN Speak up with concerns about a child’s environmentParent and caregiver observations can help protect a child in danger, and you should know when it’s important to speak up. Although it may be awkward to approach a parent you do not know, if you have witnessed a scenario where the child is in danger of physical or mental abuse, it is your responsibility to act in that child’s best interest. In addition to reporting concerns, think about any practical solutions that can help keep kids safe pending an investigation and solution. For a copy of the VIRTUS© article “Voicing Concerns About a Child’s Environment,”” contact j v i e n n a @ l a - a rc h d i o ce s e. o rg | 213-637-7227.

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

Faith-based books for kids are for reading inside the Cry Room or in the Church. Please return the books to the cart in the Cry Room at the end of Mass.Book donations are being accepted; drop them off at the Parish Office; books with themes other than faith will be donated to St. Lawrence of Brindisi. ContaCt: Mary Hornickel, 310-466-3820

faIth forMatIon

faMIlIeS In faIth Could 2017 be the year you join the ministry of teaching?Hundreds of children seek religious education each year at American Martyrs. Consider bringing the love of Jesus through our programs.For further information, contact Patti Williams.SRE ClassesGrades 1-6 (3:45-4:45pm) January 24/25 January 31/February 1

Sunday SRE January 22 February 5

Jr High SRE (7:15-8:30pm) January 25/24/25 January 31/February 1

diReCtoR of Religious eduCation: Patti Williams, 310-546-4734 p w i l l i a m s @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

youth MInIStry tonigHt, JAnuAry 22 is liFe nigHt All High School teens are invited to join us for Life Night after 5:00pM Mass in St. Kateri. every tuesDAy nigHt - teen tuesDAy! Sit back, hang out, pray, and build community. Evenings may include scripture study, Catholic Trivia games, or praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet or Rosary. contactS: Monica Leon, m l e o n @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g or Rachel Brown, r b r o w n @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

Are you interested in having your child attend American Martyrs School

for the 2017 – 2018 school year?Please join us for the following events:Meet the Mustangs (Prospective Families) – RSVP Online! This is a great opportunity to view the school in action. Starting at 8:45am, parents are given school wide tours led by our 8th Grade Leadership Team. Administrators, as well as current students and parents, will be available to discuss our programs and answer your questions.

Wednesday, January 25 Friday, March 31

Catholic Schools Week - Open House On this evening during Catholic Schools Week, current school families visit their child(ren)’s classrooms. This is an opportu-nity for you and your child(ren) to explore the campus, visit all the classrooms, see student work, and meet our teachers.

Catholic Schools Week - Open House February 2, 2017 @ 6:30pm

sunday mass is shown live each week

Click the button on our Homepage

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and watch Mass as it happens,

or anytime after that.


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, 310-325-820824 HOUR Pregnancy Helpline, 310-787-HELPARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES SEXUAL MISCONDUCT REPORTING LINE 800-355-2545VICTIMS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY, Suzanne Healy, 213-637-7650

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

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

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. a m s m e n s l e a g u e . c o m

seniors' exercise - Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00-11:00am

Women's volleyBAll - Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00-10:00am Do you want to have some FUN and meet great ladies? Then head to the Gym on Tues/Thurs for some volleyball. All skill levels are welcome. Rocky Wade, rocky [email protected]

men’s AnD Women’s coeD volleyBAll - Tuesday, 8:00-10:00pm Intermediate skill levels and recreational play. John Wargnier, 310-796-1058 | johnwargnier@AmericanMar t yrs.org

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

religious eDucAtion 310-546-47341701 Laurel Ave M.B., CA 90266-4805

diReCtoR, Religious eduCation Patti Williams p w i l l i a m s @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r gdiReCtoR, youtH ministRy Monica Leon m l e o n @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r gdiReCtoR, sunday pResCHool Kristen Holleran [email protected]

ADministrAtive stAFF

Business manageRBob Hodges

424-327-9630 bhodges@AmericanMar t yrs.org

Community seRviCes & faCilitiesBob Visty r v ist y@AmericanMar t yrs.orgevents manageRTraci Britton tbr i tton@AmericanMar t yrs.orgfinanCe diReCtoRPattie Johnson pjohnson@AmericanMar t yrs.orglituRgy & WoRsHipMonica Hughes mhughes@AmericanMar t yrs.orgmusiC diReCtoRBill Svarda 310-640-8505paRisH CommuniCationsAnne Riordan ar iordan@AmericanMar t yrs.orgpaRisH steWaRdsHipJenny Attanasio

424-327-9605jattanasio@AmericanMar t yrs.org

pastoRal CenteR administRatoRDottie Arias dott ie@AmericanMar t yrs.orgplant manageRTony Hatfield ahatf ie ld@AmericanMar t yrs.orgteCHnologyScott Dixon sdixon@AmericanMar t yrs.orgWelCome CenteR & volunteeRsLou Anne Cappiello

424-327-9660l cappiel lo@AmericanMar t yrs.org

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pastoRal CounCil pResident Joan Gosser

pcpresident@AmericanMar t yrs.org

finanCe CounCil CHaiR Colleen Shinn

[email protected]

priests AnD DeAcons

msgR JoHn BaRRy 310-545-5651

fR. Joe KammeReR f r joe@AmericanMar t yrs.org

fR. RiCK pRindle f r r ick@AmericanMar t yrs.org

deaCon CHRis amantea camantea@AmericanMar t yrs.org

deaCon deReK BRoWn dbrown@AmericanMar t yrs.org

deaCon fRed Rose deaconfred@AmericanMar t yrs.org

deaCon diCK Williams dwil l iams@AmericanMar t yrs.org

AmericAn mArtyrs scHool 310-545-8559 | fax 310-546-72191701 Laurel Ave M.B., CA 90266-4805

pRinCipal, Camryn Friel, Ed.D. A M S @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

AmericAn mArtyrs prescHool 310-802-81491705 Laurel Ave M.B., CA 90266-4805

diReCtoR, Mara Zepeda m z e p e d a @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

contact InforMatIon & reSourceS

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."

"Take

Read

Return"



Beyond our Parish

The Religious Education Congress will enrich and revitalize you! Join us February 24-26, 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center (Youth Day is Thursday, February 23.) If you have never before attended Congress, you are assured of a wonderful experience. All are welcome to attend! Sponsored by the Office of Religious Education at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the Congress offers a variety of opportunities for personal faith enrichment, prayer and entertainment.More than 300 workshops, from spirituality and personal development to biblical studies, theology and catechesis. Participants will also enjoy morning praise, evening liturgies and a variety of noon time and evening concerts. Come and be renewed by these Congress experiences.Register now for this spirit-filled and enriching weekend! Register at w w w. R E C o n g r e s s . o r g or call the information line, 213-637-7348, to request your own Guidebook.

MASS & ANOINTING OF THE SICK In observance of World Day of the Sick 201 7 & the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2017 at 12:30 PM

Do you know someone who is facing surgery, or an elderly person or child who is sick?

You are encouraged to bring them to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 12:30 p.m.

Through anointing, the grace of the Holy Spirit comforts and strengthens the soul of the sick person. The Mass and Anointing of the Sick are co-hosted by the Cathedral and the Western

Association of the Order of Malta in observance of the 2017 World Day of the Sick.

Bishop Edward Wm. Clark will preside at the Mass and anointing. The Mass is also being held in observance of the Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes.

!Ml ORDER OF MALTA@'W' WESTERN ASSOCIATION U.S.A.

Limited parking is available atThe Cathedral for a flat rate of $8.00.Carpooling is encouraged.

For more information, please contact: Chuck Huebner at [email protected] or James Low at [email protected]

CATHOLIC CO-ED SOFTBALL PLAYERS WANTED!Greater South Bay Catholic Co-ed Adult (Ages 18+) Softball League Seeks Players for their Exciting 2017 Season!Games are played on Sunday Afternoons from February thru June in Torrance. Singles & Couples welcome; Female Players especially needed!If you would like to be active, consider yourself pretty athletic, and would like to make new friends, we'd love to have you join us. All skill levels welcome. contact: Jay Suarez, American Martyrs II Manager & League Commissioner at j j s i n m b @ y a h o o. c o m | 310-925-2908.

FAIR TRADE RUG EVENTS AT TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES

Thanks to the generous time American Martyrs volunteers have donated to our non-profit store since our opening in June, 2014, upholding the mission to provide a place to sell items from artisans from more than 30 developing countries and insure they receive a fair wage. At our first rug event in 2016, we sold enough to provide 15 Pakistani families who weave rugs a living wage for an entire year. We hope to support even more this year.See photos of the rugs at r u g s . t e n t h o u s a n d v i l l a g e s . c o m


m o n t h ly f o o d d r i v e i s t h i s W e e k e n d

One-pound bags of beans and rice continue to be staple foods that go a long way in the St. Lawrence

community, as are these other items:

Cereal ∙ Instant Oatmeal ∙ Rice ∙ Beans ∙ Lentils Spaghetti/pasta ∙ Spaghetti sauce ∙ Mac ‘n’ cheese Instant mashed potato mix ∙ Canned meats Canned fruit ∙ Soups ∙ Tuna ∙ Peanut butter/jamPlus, bring the coupons you receive in the mail

or newspaper to the Food Drive table.

There’s a new Author in our Parish - Donna Ennis!Donna Ennis, who for over 20 years has facilitated the Contemplative Prayer faith program at American Martyrs and who has been a spiritual director for even more years, has published her first book, “The Ground of God: Contemplative Prayer for the Contemporary Spirit”. The book is a culmination of her many years of commitment and devotion to this special prayer experience. We congratulate Donna on a work that truly is the fruit of a lifetime of helping others to deepen their relationship to God.

“Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground.” Ex 3:5

From the Introduction:“For one who is new to contemplation, ease and simplicity of thought gradually open one up to the experiential knowledge that living a balanced life is within reach. For one who has contemplative prayer experience the ancient, stable and holy ground of contemplative prayer becomes known with affirming clarity, depth and simplicity in new ways. Living a prayer filled, scripture based life leads the reader to ask the question: What on earth is so commanding? Who is in command?”

The book is available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble in paperback and Kindle.

There will be Blessing of the Throats on the feast of St. Blaise, Friday February 3,

following the 12:10pm and 5:00pm Masses.

St. Blaise and the Blessing of Throatsby Fr. Larry RiceMany Catholic saints have unique customs associated with their feast days. One of the more unusual is the tradi-tion of blessing throats on the feast day of St. Blaise, bish-op and martyr.What we know of St. Blaise is from Christian tradition and legend. He was a physician and became the bishop of Sebastea in historical Armenia (modern-day Turkey). According to one account, in the year 316, the governor of Cappadocia and Lesser Armenia was commanded by the Emperor Licinius to round up all the Christians and put them to death. As bishop, Blaise was being led away to prison, a woman brought to him her son, who was choking on a fish bone. The bishop prayed, and the boy was miraculously healed. Later, refusing to renounce his faith, Blaise was beaten with iron combs and beheaded. Today, nearly 1700 years later, the faith of St. Blaise is remembered on February 3, when we have our throats blessed. Two candles are crossed over the throat (unlit candles, for obvious reasons!), and the priest prays,

Through the intercession of Saint Blaise, bishop and martyr, may God deliver you from every disease of the throat and from every other illness: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. (Book of Blessings, no. 1634)

In traditional iconography, St. Blaise is often depicted with iron combs and crossed candles. He’s the patron saint of wool traders, wildlife, and the city of Dubrovnik in Croatia.

Fr. Rice is vocations director for the Paulist Fathers.

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