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
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
to
L i v e H o ly L i v e s
in
J e s u s C hr i s t .
July 31, 2016
PASTOR: Rev. Msgr. John F. Barry, P.A. • ASSOCIATE PASTOR: 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: Mon/Wed/Fri: 8am, 12:10pm and 5pm | Tues/Thurs: 6:30am, 8am, 12:10pm and 5pm | Sat: 8am
Holy Day Mass: Vigil: 5pm | Holy Day: 6:30am, 8am, 12:10pm, 5pm and 7:30pm
Reconciliation: Tues: 7 am -7:15 am | Wed: 5:30 pm -6 pm | Thurs: 7 am -7:15 am | Wed: 5:30 pm -6 pm |Sat: 8:30 am -9 am , 4 pm -4:30 pm
Eves of Holy Days: 4 pm -4:30 pm | Confessions by request at anytime; call Rectory for appointment.
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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
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
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.
for the
Sick
(DEVOTION & BENEDICTION)
ROSARY FOR THE UNBORN
In Memoriam
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
Do not park on 18th Street. Park in O'Donnell
or School lots and enter from schoolyard.
Pray
Julia Delaney
Michael Lesser
Doreen Sadaairo
Maureen McPharlin
Kent Kirkpatrick
Kathy Rico Baichtal
Samantha Concetti
Paul Schaffer
Jack Radville
Maria Babick
Wendy Leroy
Closed during regular Sunday Masses.
Monday , following the 6:30am Mass
SACRED HEART HOUSE - 720 18 Street
Fr. Joe Kammerer
Fr. Paul Siebenand
Fr. Paul Siebenand
Msgr. John Barry (Livestream)
Fr. Peter McCarthy
Fr. Joe Kammerer
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:
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
Tuesday following the 8:00am Mass
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:
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.
Robert Lojewski
Robert Ades
Del Reis
Lauren McLemoore
Thomas Davis
Angelita Tanedo
Jacob Conde
Carissa Enright
John Sullivan
Elizabeth Holt Smith
Darrel Beatty
Pauline Madera
Jean St. Clare
Elaine Stieritz
May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the
mercy of God, rest in peace.
Holy Matrimony
Second 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
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Calendar, Mass Intentions & Readings
This Week
N ext Weekend
MONDAY, August 1
SATURDAY, August 6
9:00am SK
7:00pmHFH
10:00amHFH
Career BridgeBuilders Workshop
Al-Anon
TUESDAY, August 2
5:30amPH
3:30pm PH
7:00pmHFH
7:00pmSK
7:00pm SpC
7:30pmSHH
7:30pm SpC
Men’s AA Meeting
Legion of Mary
Beginning Again
Matthew 25 Meeting
Bereavement Support Group
Al-Anon
Contemplative Prayer
AA Women
SUNDAY, August 7
7:00amODH
10:00amSpL
1:00pm PH
6:30pm SK
Coffee & Donuts
Spiritual Library (open until 4:00pm)
Alzheimer's Support Group
Social Justice & Outreach "The True Cost"
WEDNESDAY, August 3
Mass Intentions
THURSDAY, August 4
5:30amPH
Men’s AA Meeting
FRIDAY, August 5
11:15am SpC
12:00pmSpC
3:30pmSCH
Silent Meditation
Matthew 25 Saturday's Blessings
Irish Dance
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
and
Readings
for the
Week
MONDAY, August 1 - St. Alphonsus Liguori
Readings: Jer 28:1-17; Ps 119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102; Mt 14:13-21
8:00 Larson Girls (Drewry Family)
12:10 Maria Zadra - RIP (Helen Dapoz)
5:00 Hedelisa C. Bosch (Joyce Payne)
TUESDAY, August 2 - St. Eusebius of Vercelli, St. Peter Julian Eymard
Readings: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, 29, and 22-23;
Mt 14:22-36 or 15:1-2, 10-14
6:30 Laurene Anastasi – RIP (Patti & Dick Williams)
8:00 Bob Komick – RIP (Komick Family)
12:10 Virginia Kelley – RIP (Greg Stuart)
5:00 Ramona Clinton – RIP (Gail Geppert Family)
WEDNESDAY, August 3
Readings: Jer 31:1-7; Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13; Mt 15:21-28
8:00 Rosa Alicia Andaya – RIP (Betty Nery)
12:10 Ricky Nuzzo – RIP (Carol Quinlan)
5:00 Edward Rumsey – RIP (The Rumsey Family)
THURSDAY, August 4 - St. John Vianney
Readings: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19; Mt 16:13-23
6:30 Zachery Kiernan - RIP
8:00 Joseph Licciardone – RIP (Casey & Sharon Law)
12:10 Suzie Rose – RIP (Debra & Wayne Duncan & Family)
5:00 Special Intention
FRIDAY, August 5 - The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major
Readings: Na 2:1, 3, 3:1-3, 6-7; Dt 32:35cd-36ab, 39abcd, 41; Mt 16:24-28
8:00 Elaine Scholz – RIP (Catherine Luthardt)
12:10 John MacEachern – RIP (Frank Scott)
5:00 Fefe Heres – RIP (Mercedes Leon)
SATURDAY, August 6 - The Transfiguration of the Lord
Readings: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Lk 9:28b-36
P lanned G iving
Do you have an appreciated asset that you would like to
turn into income today, but you don’t want to pay the
capital gains taxes? You have options.
For information, contact Bob Hodges at 310-545-5651 or
b h o d ge s@ Ame r ic anMar t yrs. org
8:00 Patrick Flynn – RIP (The Leach Family)
5:00 Barbara Hammerstrom – RIP (Traci & John Britton)
SUNDAY, August 7 - 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings: Wis 18:6-9; Ps 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22; Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 or 11:1-2, 8-12;
Lk 12:32-48 or 12:35-40
7:00
8:00
9:30
11:30
5:00
Tom Vavrek (Judy Vavrek)
Barbara McFadden – RIP (Eileen Stallings)
For the Parishioners, Living and Deceased
Amory Michelle Olivadoti – RIP (Ron & Enza De Cenzo)
Joseph Clifford – RIP (American Martyrs Ushers)
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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
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.
It might be summer vacation, but planning for this fall’s Parish Fair Live
Auction has already begun, and we’re determined to make this the best year
yet! As always our goal is to create amazing one-of-a-kind experiences that
you and your friends can’t resist. We’re so excited to put these extraordinary
packages together for you, but first we need YOUR help!
Do you or a friend/colleague or family member have connections or access to:
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A venue for a unique party
Airline tickets or miles
A vacation home or hotel accommodations
Limo, luxury car or perhaps a bus
A boat or yacht for an oceanic adventure
Tickets to a Broadway play, filming of a hit TV show or access to the set
of a blockbuster movie
Tickets, boxes or VIP experiences at top entertainment or sports
venues
A winery or craft brewery
A meet and greet with a professional athlete, famous actor or musician
If you think you can help us with any of these items or if you have other unique
ideas and experiences to share, please let us know. There’s no item too big or
too small.
Thanks for your time. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Megan Acuna | meganacuna13@gmail.com | 310.528.2193
Joy Hryniewicz | joy.rillo@gmail.com | 310.809.5522 July 31, 2016 | E ig ht e e nt h S unday in Or din a ry Ti m e
P arish L ife
Coffee & Donuts
in
O'Donnell Hall
Senior Fellowship Group will serve Coffee & Donuts
after the 7am, 8am, and 9:30am Masses.
NEXT WEEK:
Career BridgeBuilders will serve Coffee and Donuts.
A.M.C. S eniors (fk a S ingle S eniors)
Join us for brunch TODAY, Sunday, July 31 at 1:00pm at
California Pizza Kitchen (3820 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan
Beach). Please RSVP below.
Ministry Contacts: Thelma, 310-621-1690 or
Magda, 323-447-0565
SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND:
Mission Co-op Appeal
Want to Register to Vote?
Look for the Voter Registration Table
after Mass Today, July 31.
Alternatively, go to w w w.l avote.n e t
4th Annual Men'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 re g@Pri m e S ou th B ay Re al E s tate.com .
Next weekend, August 6-7, 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.
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U pcoming W orkshops - C areer B ridge B uilders
•Resume and You - Grace Moniz
Monday, August 1 (Part 2 of a 2-part series)
9:00–11:30am, St. Kateri
In a competitive job market, learn how to develop a
compelling resume that showcases the essence of you
and how to set yourself apart from the competition.
Bring your resume and your laptop, if available.
•Support Group: Successes in Your Life - Jan Tribble
Friday, August 29, 10:00–11:00am, Holy Family House
For More Information: Andrea Connolly,
careerbridgebuilders@AmericanMar tyrs.org
Historical Ministry:
Stained glass window tours of the Church, upon request.
Contact Rita Hanretty at 310-545-5651.
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.
Looking to find the best Summer Produce in town?
Then check out the expanded Grow, the Produce Shop at
1830 Sepulveda Blvd. in Manhattan Beach. They have fresh
farm grown fruits and vegetables, and meat and fish, and
bread and groceries, and more. Plus they will deliver!
Grow has been a tremendous supporter
of our scrip program and many parish
events. Stop by their store or check them
out at w w w. Grow D e l i ve r s. co m .
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
The message in today's Scripture readings is a familiar one
and this message is not limited to Scripture. If you try a
search on "famous quotes about greed", you will find that
it has been a topic for philosophers, authors, politicians
and others dating back thousands of years.
In the Parable of the Rich Fool, Jesus says, “Take care
to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich,
one’s life does not consist of possessions.” (Lk 12:15). Many
of the parables shared by the Lord address the issue of
possessions and how we treat them and, unfortunately,
how we use them as a measure of success. Those who
write about the challenges we face in living a stewardship
way of life consistently point to the problem of striving
for over abundance, and Jesus certainly understood this.
Christ was living in a society very different from today, but
the difficulty with greed existed then too. The problem is
not that possessions are nice to have, but that they can
become the dominant motivation in our lives.
The Lord cautions us, as He does in the parable from
today’s Gospel that storing up treasure and possessions
on earth means that we may be wealthy in the eyes of
society, but not in “what matters to God.” This is one of
our ongoing stumbling blocks
to being stewards living a life in
Christ.
Our Holy Father Pope Francis
speaks often about this problem.
In a recent homily he said, “True
joy does not come from things or
from possessing. It is born from
the relationship with others; it
is born from feeling accepted,
understood, and loved, and
from accepting, understanding,
and loving. It is saying to one
another, ‘You are important to me,’ not ‘What you have is
important to me.’ Possessions are nothing but an illusion.”
In stewardship we recognize that we are indeed gifted,
but that all we have really comes from and belongs to
God, and it is in service to God that we plan the direction
for our lives, prioritizing our life and its proper motivation
towards heavenly, not earthly ways.
Please contact us, Stewardship@AmericanMar tyrs.org with
questions or comments on this article or about Stewardship.
Join a Choir!
We have a number of choirs, each with a
different style. If you have
a talent that you would
like to share, please
contact Music Director,
Bill Svarda, to find the
best place to use your gifts.
Bill Svarda, 310-640-8505 | we s vard a@ s oc a l.rr.com
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 2, from 7:00 - 9:00pm in
the Holy Family House. The topic is "Transition."
For more information call Jenny Attanasio, 310-545-5651.
Stephen M inistry
Deacon Dick & Patti Williams, 310-545-8244
Other people are storing up treasures. Why am I left out?
When we look around, it can seems like everyone else
is happy. They have things that we don’t have. Other
families don’t seem to have the problems that our own
family has. Other people don’t seem to have the money
problems, the loneliness, or the fears that we have. It’s
enough to make us feel embarrassed and like failures!
Every family and every person has struggles. A Stephen
Minister can help you put yours in perspective. If you
know of a person down on him or herself, let that person
know that a Stephen Minister can help.
For more information, there are brochures in the back
of the church or please call our confidential phone line,
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.
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.
Teaching Children Simple Ways to Pray
Short Healing Prayers for Times of Illness
Please deposit donations in the Poor Box.
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Commission Chair: Jim Kaltsas
SJO@Americ a nMa r t yrs.org
Fair Trade Los Angeles,
in partnership with American Martyrs and the
Social Justice and Outreach Commission’s Creation Care Team,
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.
• Sica Schmitz Founder Curator of Bead & Reel,
an Ethical Boutique and a Fair Trade Los Angeles.
• A representative from the Garment Worker Center of Los Angeles.
Refreshments will be served; good will offerings will be accepted.
For questions and further details, email Tony Fadale at
fadaleanthony@gmail.com. "May this Year of Mercy be the one
campaign in 2016 that makes a difference
for the least of our brothers and sisters."
L ife & F amily M inistry ( fka R espect L ife )
California Bishops Announce Support for Prop. 62 to
End the Use of the Death Penalty
“During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, we, the Catholic Bishops
of California, support Prop. 62 which would end the use of
the death penalty in California. Our commitment to halt the
practice of capital punishment is rooted both in the Catholic
faith and our pastoral experience.
All life is sacred – innocent or flawed – just as Jesus Christ
taught us and demonstrated repeatedly throughout His
ministry. This focus on the preciousness of human life is
fundamental to Christianity and most eloquently expressed
in the two great commandments: ‘You shall love the Lord
your God with all your heart…..love your neighbor as yourself.‘
(Mk 12:30-31) Jesus makes clear that to love God we must love
our neighbor. Each of us holds an inherent worth derived
from being created in God’s own image. Each of us has a
duty to love this divine image imprinted on every person.
‘Whoever does not love a brother whom he has seen cannot
love God whom he has not seen.’ (1Jn 4:20)
Our support to end the use of the death penalty is also rooted
in our unshakeable resolve to accompany and support all
victims of crime. They suffer the very painful consequences
of criminal acts. With the violent loss of a loved one, a
sword has pierced their heart. Their enduring anguish is
not addressed by the state-sanctioned perpetuation of the
culture of death. As we pray with them and mourn with them
we must also stress that the current use of the death penalty
does not promote healing. It only brings more violence to a
world that has too much violence already. We will continue
to promote responsibility, rehabilitation and restoration
for everyone impacted by the criminal justice system. Only
through their healing will the entire community be healed.
The Bishops of the United States have long opposed the use
of capital punishment. In the past, it was sometimes morally
justified in order to protect society, but those times have
passed. Prop. 62 provides voters with the opportunity to
end this practice in California, just as 19 other states have
already done.”
California Catholic Conference, July 14, 2016
Part 2 of the Bishops’ announcement will continue in the August 7 Bulletin.
Please continue to pray for those at the end of life:
M25 O utreach - H earts for the H ungry
Saturday Blessings: Every Saturday to downtown LA
Contact : PJ Murphy, 310-430-5676
p j m u r phy 90266@ g m ail. com
St. Francis Center: 1st Saturday of every month,
(next trip is August 6)
Contact : Matt Conway, matt. conway. 16 18 @gma il. com
St. Lawrence of Brindisi: 2nd Saturday of every month,
(next trip is August 13)
Contact : Jim Quilliam, j imquillia m@ou tlook . com
Santa Monica: last Saturday of every month, 7am - noon
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
(next trip is August 27)
Contact : Michael Concannon, 714-852-2112
m i c h a el.co n c an n o n@ bovislendlease. com
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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
July 31, 2016 | E ig ht e e nt h S unday in Or din a ry Ti m e
Faith Formation
American Martyrs Youth Ministry
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.
Friday-Sunday,
August 5 - 7
at UCLA
Don't miss an amazing retreat experience this Summer,
hosted by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
This is a weekend filled with inspiring speakers, worship,
prayer, and Mass, all in the company of thousands of other
teenagers from across the country - it's truly a life changing
experience and all high school aged teens are invited to join
AMYM Life Teen on this weekend!
Space is VERY limited. First come, first serve.
We will carpool to and from the retreat. To register your
teen, find the link on our website under Youth Ministry or
Confirmation
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
Find us on Facebook at American-Martyrs YM
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.
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
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN
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.
Find this bulletin online at AmericanMar t yrs.org
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
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.
July 31, 2016 | E ig ht e e nt h S unday in Or din a ry Ti m e
Gym, Field & Athletics
Lou Ann Selsky, 424-327-9578 | lselsky@Americ anMa r t y rs.org
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Summer
Fun ForFun
Everyone
American Martyrs
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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 .
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.
LMU CENTER FOR RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY
"The Christian Mystics: A Call to the Desert"
Saturday, September 3, 9:00am, LMU University Hall
This workshop will examine questions arising out of ancient
traditions of spiritual practice from the desert, giving particular
attention to the question of what it might mean to retrieve the
image of the desert as a central part of contemporary Christian
spirtual life
R egistration : cal.lmu.edu | I n f o : c rs@ lm u.e du | 310-338-2799
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-s o u t hb ay.o rg
Reservations are now being accepted!
12th Annual Los Angeles
Catholic Prayer Breakfast
Tuesday, September 20
6:30 - 9:00am
Rosary, Mass, Breakfast & Guest Speaker:
His Eminence Daniel DiNardo
Cardinal, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston
Cardinal DiNardo is the second and current Archbishop
of Galveston-Houston, serving since 2006. He previously
served as Bishop of Sioux City. In November 2013, he
was elected as the Vice President of the United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops.
The Cardinal plans to theme his keynote remarks in the
context of the pastoral challenges facing Christian families
in the modern world.
Tickets: $40/each or tables of 10 for $350.
Purchase at w w w.l ac ath ol i c pb.org | 800-838-1356
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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
BECOMING CATHOLIC - RCIA
INFORMATION MEETING
Sunday, August 21
immediately following 9:30am Mass
in the PARISH HOUSE (659 15th St.)
Are You Someone, or Do You Know Someone Who
• Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
• Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the
Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?
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
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.