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August 16, 2015Twentieth 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 and 5pm Tuesday / Thursday: 6:30am, 8am and 5pm Saturday: 8am

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

reconciliAtion (penAnce) Tuesday: 7am-7:15am Wednesday: 5:30pm-6pm Thursday: 7am-7:15am 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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Table of ConTenTsPrayers / Mass Readings ............................................................... 2 Parish Calendar / Mass Intentions ............................................ 3 Parish Life ...................................................................................... 4-5 Pastoral Care ..................................................................................... 6 Stewardship ....................................................................................... 6 Social Justice & Outreach ............................................................ 7 Faith Formation ...............................................................................8 Families in Faith / AMS / SRE / Youth Ministry ......................9 Contact Information & Resources (Parish Directory) ......... 10 Gym & Field / Beyond Our Parish ............................................. 11

In MeMorIaM

In Remembrance, let us pray for all who have died, that they may rejoice with the Risen Lord.

Barbara McFadden Aurora PeñaMichael Kenny

May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Pray for The sICk Please remember the sick in our community. Pray that they may find comfort and healing in Christ, especially:

Tom Vavrek Mary Lou Eberhart Kent Kirkpatrick Jacob Conde Patrick McGovern Thurman RoseNeil Jennings John Sullivan

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DaIly Prayers of The ChurCh

ADORATION / MEDITATION CHAPEL Chapel hours are: Monday-Friday, 7:00aM-8:00pM | Saturday, 7:00aM-5:00pM Sunday, 1:00pM-5:00pM; closed during regular Sunday Masses. contact: Jim Quilliam, A d o r a t i o n C h a p e l @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

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

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

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

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BAPTISM FOR INFANTS: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays at 1:00pM Pre-Baptism instruction for parents and godparents is required. Call Deacon Fred Rose, 310-545-5651, for an appointment. Nex t class is Sunday, September 13.

MARRIAGE: Contact Rectory at least 6 months prior to wedding date.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Celebrated throughout the year. Call anytime in case of serious illness.

holy MaTrIMony

Third Banns:

Winrich Peralta and Adriana Quintana

Second Banns: Matthew Curran Nash and Legen O'Toole Tuckman

First Banns: Henry Lepore-Dessert and Antonetta Guerra

Sgt Mohses Afkari - U.S.M.C. 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. Michael Ivers - U.S.A.F.

SGT Charles Koffman - U.S. Army 1LT Nicholas Marquez - National Guard LCDR Mike Mullen - U.S. Navy Matthew Murphy - U.S. Navy SSgt Kyle Nesbitt – U.S.A.F. Brendan Quinn - U.S. Navy LCpl Paul Regotti - U.S.M.C. Cpl John Silvas – U.S.M.C. LT Marissa Watson - U.S. Navy Capt Tim Woodring - U.S.M.C.

To add someone to the list or if you know that someone above has returned home, contact 310-545-5651 | b u l l e t i n @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

Armed Forces

We remember those serving in our Armed Forces overseas and pray that they return safely to their loved ones, especially:

nexT WeekenD's Mass CelebranTs

sAt 5:00pm: Msgr. John Barrysun 7:00Am: Fr. Joe Kammerer

8:00Am: Fr. Joe Kammerer9:30Am: Msgr. John Barry (Livestream Mass)

11:30Am: Fr. Joe Kammerer5:00pm: Msgr. John Barry

This schedule is subject to change.

August 16, 2015 |Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Find this bulletin online at AmericanMartyrs.org

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ThIs Week

mondAy, August 178:00aM ODH Performing Arts Workshop 9:00aM PH Monday Morning Starters9:30aM SpC 33 Days to Morning Glory10:00aM BB Senior Exercise7:00pM PH Community & Evangelization Commission

TUESDAY, August 185:30aM PH Men’s AA Meeting8:00aM ODH Performing Arts Workshop3:30pM PH Legion of Mary6:00pM HFH Teen Tuesday7:00pM SpC Bereavement Support Group7:30pM BB Al-Anon

WEDNESDAY, August 198:00aM ODH Performing Arts Workshop

THURSDAY, August 205:30aM PH Men’s AA Meeting8:00aM ODH Performing Arts Workshop9:00aM BB AMS Back to School Supplies Pick-up6:30pM BB Good News People7:00pM SK Re-Membering Church FRIDAY, August 21

8:00aM ODH Performing Arts Workshop 12:00pM SpC Saturday's Blessings Sandwich Making3:30pM Sch Irish Dance Class7:00pM ODH Circle of Friends Prayer Group

Mass InTenTIons anD reaDIngs for The Week MONDAY, August 17 Readings: Jgs 2:11-19; Ps 106; Mt 19:16-22

8:00 Cruz Family – Sp. Int. (Jennifer & Christopher D’Souza) 5:00 Margery E. Henderson – RIP (Terri Thomas)TUESDAY, August 18 Readings: Jgs 6:11-24a; Ps 85; Mt 19:23-30

6:30 Special Intention 8:00 John Zivec – RIP (Michael Zivec) 5:00 Mary Lou Eberhart – Sp. Int. (Lois Kumm)WEDNESDAY, August 19 - St. John Eudes Readings: Jgs 9:6-15; Ps 21; Mt 20:1-16

8:00 Joe O’Donnell – RIP (Cathy Lugo) 5:00 Toni Sweet – Sp. Int. (The Robert Eshbaugh Family)THURSDAY, August 20 - St. Bernard Readings: Jgs 11:29-39a; Ps 40; Mt 22:1-14

6:30 Hospice House Patients & Families – Sp. Int. (Sandy Giacomini) 8:00 Elaine Scholz – RIP (John & Christine Conway & Family) 5:00 John Anthony Payne – RIP (Joyce Payne)FRIDAY, August 21 - St. Pius X Readings: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146; Mt 22: 34-40 8:00 Gary Sims – RIP (Anne Marie & Dale Gebele) 5:00 Dr. John Messenger – RIP (Sandy & Gene Walsh)SATURDAY, August 22 - The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Readings: Ru 2:1-3, 8-11, 4:13-17; Ps 128; Mt 23:1-12 8:00 Mary Whidden – RIP (Lucy N. DaGiau) 5:00 Jeannie McCormick – RIP (Teresa & Kevin McCormick)SUNDAY, August 23 - Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary TimeReadings: JoS 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18B; pS 34; eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32; Jn 6:60-69

7:00 Joe Sabas – RIP (Terri Sabosky) 8:00 Victor Correa – RIP (Rita Creado) 9:30 For the Parishioners, Living and Deceased 11:30 Judy Murphy – RIP (Ed & Carol Wagner) 5:00 Peggy Villlapando – RIP (Darcy & Devin Driscoll)

SATURDAY, August 229:30aM PH Liturgy Planning Meeting 10:00aM HFH Women's AA Meeting5:00pM BBP Food Drive

SUNDAY, August 23After all Masses BBP Food DriveAfter all Masses BBP RCIA Information Table7:00aM ODH Coffee & Donuts10:00aM SpL Spiritual Library (open until 4:00pm)

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plAnneD giving 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 g e s @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

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

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.


Silent Auction DonAtionS Cultural opportunities abound in our great city and throughout the Los Angeles area!Do you have season tickets to the theatre, Hollywood Bowl, concert tickets to upcoming shows or the ability to arrange a tour of a special museum collection? If so, please consider a donation to our Parish Fair Silent Auction. If you don't have tickets in hand, we can help you create a wonderful display to showcase your donation. Call Tina Sarafa, 310-502-5792, or Debbie Charlton, 310-808-3856, if you have questions.

Are you looking for more? Curious about where the church is today? Looking for community?

Ministry opportunities? Have questions on what Catholics do, or who we are? Interested about becoming

Cathol ic through the RCIA process? Plan to jo in us.

You are welcome to attend either, or both, of the sessions. Come as you are, whoever you are.

Questions? Contact Monica, 310-545-5651 x328

Re-Membering ChurchThu rsday even ings , 7 :00-9:00pm

August 20 and 27 in St. Kateri

Connect or Re-Connect with your faith and community

Session 3, August 20: Unlocking the Door to Catholic Tradition Session 4, August 27: Stepping In and Stepping Out: Ministries

The 45th annual American Martyrs Parish Fair is coming!

Saturday & Sunday, October 17-18 We are currently seeking individual and

corporate booth sponsorship, with great advertising exposure both during and after the fair. If you are interested in helping to underwrite this cherished Parish tradition,

contact Rebecca Foster, 415-336-6405 | re b e cc a fo s te r 0 1 @ ya h o o. co m .

Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament that is received by those who are ill or suffering. By the sacred anointing and the prayer of the priest, the whole Church commends those who are sick to Christ. The sick person receives the Holy Spirit’s gifts of strength, faith, peace, and courage, and his or her suffering is united with the suffering of Christ for the building up of the Church (Catechism of the Catholic Church, nos. 1520-23).

Many of us remember this sacrament as the Sacrament of the Last Rites, but as one of the sacraments of healing it can and should be celebrated whenever someone is seriously ill, facing a serious surgery, or experiencing debilitating effects of aging.

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is both “a liturgical and a communal celebration.” In the family home, hospital, or church, members of the Body of Christ gather for the sacramental rite led by a priest.

American Martyrs is planning a Communal Celebration of Anointing of the Sick, at which persons who wish to receive this sacrament will be invited to step forward during the liturgy to receive the Sacrament.

Communal Celebration of Anointing of the Sick Saturday, September 5 at 5:00pM Mass

Sunday, September 6 at the 11:30aM Mass This sacramental celebration is a “source of strength amid pain and weakness, hope amid despair” and a “joyful encounter” for the entire community (Pope John Paul, II, Christifideles Laici, no. 54).



pArish news

Am children's choir An invitation for children who enjoy singing: The American Martyrs Church Children’s Choir meets on Thursday afternoons, 3:15-4:15pM in the Music Room above O'Donnell Hall. It is open to students attending any school in grades 4-8. No audition is necessary - just a desire to sing with the choir.Any questions, contact Ellen Steinmetz, 310-372-3412, e l l e n . s te i n m e t z @ g m a i l . co m or Patti Williams, 310-546-4734.

senior Fellowship Group (FkA 55 plus) Please join Senior Fellowship Group (formerly 55 Plus) at 11:30aM on Tuesday, September 1 in St. Kateri for our guest speaker, Deacon Dick Williams. Following the talk we will share a potluck luncheon; please bring a dish to feed 6-8 people. We will also have our annual membership drive at this gathering. Come see what our new format is all about. Dues are $5.00 for the year. Sandwich making for St. Lawrence will start at 9:00aM in the O’Donnell kitchen. Diane Dumond and Ann Jund are in charge of sandwiches; call 310-372-3267 with questions. Games will be in St. Kateri at 10:00aM, after sandwich making. A reminder that Senior Fellowship is hosting Coffee & Donuts on August 30. Call Dee Kilmer, 310-676-5381, to sign up to help or if you have any questions on the gathering.

Coffee & DonuTs In o'Donnell hall Knights of Columbus will serve Coffee and Donuts after the 7aM, 8aM, and 9:30aM Masses.

NEXT WEEK: Women's Cornerstone will serve Coffee and Donuts after the 7aM, 8aM, and 9:30aM Masses.

School Supply Drive for St. Lawrence of Brindisi School!

Matthew 25 is collecting basic school supplies for Grades K-8 at our sister school.

Backpacks • Pencils • Pens • Markers • Folders Notebooks • Binders • Pencil Cases • Rulers

We accept new or gently used items - clean out your drawer or closet!

Drop off items at the box in the Parish Office through August 23. Thank you!

Please spread the word.

Questions? Email M a t t h e w 2 5 @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

Sunday PreSchool regiStration for 2015-16 Links to Sunday Preschool Registration are on the

A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g 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 u n d a y P r e s c h o o l @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

The summer can be a very busy time for families and during the vacation season it is easy to forget that

American Martyrs Catholic Community needs your donation.

The Faith Direct program is easy to use and helps our parish stay on budget during these travel filled summer months. Enrollment is simple at w w w. Fa i t h D i r e c t . n e t . Our Church code is CA308.

As always, know that your generosity is truly a gift from God, with both your treasure and your time and talents.

Monday MoRning staRteRs 9:00-10:30aM, in the Parish House ContaCt: Andrea Connolly, careerbridgebuilders@AmericanMar t yrs.org

3rd AnnuAl men's cornerstone soFtbAll tournAment Saturday, August 22 - 8:00Am - 7:00pm

The Men's Cornerstone Ministry will be having this highly anticipated social event of the year all day at the American Martyrs baseball field on Saturday, August 22.

If you have attended the Men's Cornerstone Retreat, you are invited to attend and/or play in this hilarious and fun Softball Tournament. The Simms family provides food and beverages and the men provide the fun! Look for an email with your team's game times or contact chairman Greg Maffei with any questions: 310-800-0388 or G r e g @ P r i m e S o u t h B a y R e a l E s t a t e . c o m .


Commission Chair: Gary Ferrell 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

Stewardship . . . moving us closer to GodWhile our first and second readings this week have abundant references to food and drink, they are really about something much deeper - wisdom. There are generally three steps in the process of achieving wisdom. First there is knowledge: gaining information about something. Then there is comprehension: a deeper understanding of what the knowledge means. Wisdom is the final stage and is more than just knowing and understanding: it is seeing how knowledge and comprehension work in our life.Our first reading is from the Book of Proverbs. Proverbs deals with values, moral behavior, the meaning of life, and correct conduct. The underlying premise of the Book is that recognizing the authority, the control and the wisdom of God takes precedent over everything else. This is, of course, at the heart of stewardship; growing closer to God and making God the center of our lives.In our second reading Paul makes reference to drinking and eating too but he advises us, just as in Proverbs, to choose carefully what we consume and what path we follow in our lives. Paul tells us to be “filled with the spirit,” and then he completes the concept of stewardship when he states, “…giving thanks always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father.” It is this sense of gratitude that all comes from the Lord which fulfills our lives as good stewards. All that we do is to be done in a spirit of thanksgiving. Being filled with the Spirit is more important than being filled with food and drink.Today’s Gospel from John Chapter 6 is a continuation of the Bread of Life discourse from which our recent Gospels have been taken. Early in this Chapter the people address Jesus as “Rabbi" which we know comes from the

Hebrew word for teacher. Jesus is the Teacher. Jesus provides the Word and the wisdom of the Word. His statements on the Bread of Life are meant to reveal to us the wisdom of taking Jesus as our Savior, of uniting with Him through the Eucharist,

and using our gifts to further the earthly kingdom on His behalf. The Spiritual Bread offered to us by Jesus is the way to move closer to God.

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.

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If you want to become more involved at American Martyrs, contact Jenny Attanasio at 310-545-5651.

CaRe notes Can Help you Cope Check out the Care Note rack in the Church vestibule. There are many topics that change frequently.Praying for Healing for Yourself or Someone Else Short Healing Prayers for Times of Illness 12 Reflections for the First 12 Weeks of Grief Please deposit donations in the Poor Box.

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Our group offers a welcoming and healing atmosphere for those experiencing separation or divorce. The next meeting is Tuesday, August 18, from 7:00 - 9:00pM in the Holy Family House. The topic is "Shattered Dreams."For more information call Jenny Attanasio, 310-545-5651.

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stephen ministry Wanna Get Away? August is a popular month for vacations – some people take elaborate cruises, some settle in to relaxing resorts and others go all-out tourist, finding a landmark-filled destination with sights to see and places to be. And the one thing all these vacations share – they let you get away.But get away from what? Sure, everyone needs to recharge their batteries. But others just wish they could get away from family struggles, illness or uncertain financial futures. And no matter where you go, you can’t always “get away”.If you are facing one of life’s challenges, please call the Stephen Ministry. Members of your parish have received extensive training to become Stephen Ministers, who will provide you with confidential, Christian care.For more information, call us at 310-545-8244.

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Commission Chair: Steven Perry S J O @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

mArtyrs AnGels - who will help iF you do not? And whatever you do, in word or in deed,

do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Col 3:17

MaRtyRs angels provide parishioners with rides to doctor appointments, the grocery store, and to Mass on the weekends. If you would like to be an Angel, or if you need a ride, call Helene Grik at 310-545-5651.

respect liFe ministry SAVE THE DATE – MONDAY, AUGUST 24 - 7:00pm Annual Archdiocesan Respect Life Leadership Training in St. Kateri RoomOur stunning victory over SB 128, the Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill, was a pro-life victory in California but an interim victory only. The legislation (and most likely a ballot initiative) will be back stronger than ever next year. Please attend the LA Archdiocesan Leadership Training if you are a Knight of Columbus, a oneLife La parish coordinator (or would like to be), a Youth Minister, or anyone working to build a culture of life!Leadership Training will equip you with the tools and strategy to defeat assisted-suicide initiatives, offer materials and strategy for greater parish and school participation in oneLife La 2016, provide a preview of Year of Mercy initiatives, and provide sharing of best practices in parishes and schools. Everyone is welcome. Parish teams are encouraged!

World Meeting of Families -2015 Philadelphia

"The family which experiences the joy of faith communicates it naturally. That family is the salt

of the earth and the light of the world; it is the leaven of society.”

- Pope Francis, October 27, 2013

Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully AliveIMPORTANT THEMES OF THE PREPARATORY CATECHESIS:

1. Created for Joy – We are more than an accident of evolution. We are greater than the sum of our biology. God exists. He is good. He loves us. He made us in his image to share in his joy. He takes an active hand in our lives. He sent his only Son to restore our dignity and lead us home to him.

2. The Mission of Love – God works through us. We have a mission. We are in the world for a purpose – to receive God’s love and to show God’s love to others. God seeks to heal a broken universe. He asks us to be his witnesses and helpers in that work.

Over the next few weeks, the remaining eight of the ten themes will be described in this portion of the Bulletin. For more information about the World Meeting of Families and to download a copy of the complete Catechesis, go to w w w. w o r l d m e e t i n g 2 0 1 5 . o r g

For more info about Respect Life Ministry, contact Steve Perry, 818-800-5653 | s t e v e n . m i c h a e l . p e r r y @ g m a i l . c o m .

ongoIng ouTreaCh WITh MaTTheW 25 ContaCt: [email protected] | pJ murphy, 310-430-5676

FrienDs oF st. lAWrence: weekly tutoring at St. Lawrence of Brindisi ContaCt: Linda Northup, l i n d a @ f r i e n d s o f w a t t s . o r glA cAtHolic Worker: 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of every month, 7aM - 1:00pM ContaCt: Sam Dumond, d s d u m o n d @ v e r i z o n . n e t (Tuesdays) Paul Jacoby, p g j a c o b y 2 @ v e r i z o n . n e t (Thursdays)restorAtive Justice: counseling at Camp Miller in Malibu ContaCt: Tony Fadale, a f a d a l e @ v e r i z o n . n e t

Classic children’s picture books, baby board books, My First Word Books,

children’s bibles, Ignatius Press (any saint books), Henry & Mudge, Biscuit, Dick & Jane,

American Girl, Froggy, I Spy, Clifford, Curious George, Magic School Bus, Magic Tree House, Daisy Meadow Fairy books, and Disney books.

Please drop books in the bin outside of O’Donnell Hall, August 22-‐September 6.

Questions? Contact Alexa Quilliam at (310) 546-‐6276 or [email protected]


FAith FormAtion

faITh enrIChMenT & Prayer grouPs

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, in the SS. Brigid & Brendan RoomCONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER: Tuesday evening, 7:30-8:30pM, in the Spirituality Center Chapel (770 17th St, please use Pacific Ave. entrance) contact: Donna Ennis, 310-941-1349MONDAY MORNING FAITH SHARING (On Summer Break) contact: Sharon Law, 310-963-9484MONDAY EVENING PRAYER GROUP (On Summer Break) 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00-8:30pM contact: Sharon Law, 310-963-9484 PEACE MEDITATION (On Summer Break) 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 7:00-8:30pM contact: Avito Moniz, 310-430-5257 or Beverly, 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

contemplAtive prAyer “If you’d stop rushing ‘round and ‘round,

you’d find God as your ground.” Bd. Angelus Silesius 16th c. - The Cherubic Wanderer

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.

Contemplative Prayer meets Tuesday evenings, 7:30 - 8:30pM There is no meeting on August 18

What is contemplative prayer? “Contemplative prayer is the simplest expression of the mystery of prayer.” - The Catechism of the Catholic Church (N. 2713)Please join us once, often or always, for the Love of it! For information, call Donna Ennis, 310-941-1349.Get to know us at T h e C o n t e m p l a t i v e H e a r t . o r g“It is prayer that will bring joy into your lives, and help you to overcome

the obstacles to Christian living.” ~ St. John Paul II - On the Value of Prayer

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

For more information, contact the Group Coordinators, John D’Isacco and Mary Hornickel,

310-466-3820 | m a r y a n d j o h n @ v i t a l i t y f o r l i f e . c o mFind brochure / registration at w w w. G o C a t h o l i cTr a v e l . c o m / D i s a c c o

M arried Couples Retreat DaySaturday, October 3 9:00A m - 4:00pm, St. Kateri

The sacrament of Marriage is a visible sign of God’s Covenant love for all of humanity. It requires attention; it requires GRACE and it needs to be affirmed. Come and give your relationship some attention; come and experience the grace of your love for one another; come and affirm the commitment you made to one another.

Fr. Jim Clarke will conduct the day. Fr. Jim is one of the preeminent retreat directors in the country and is always in great demand. He currently serves as director of spiritual formation and is an assistant professor of spiritual theology at St. John’s Seminary and is an associate spiritual director at the Cardinal Timothy Manning House of Prayer for Priests. He also serves as visiting faculty member at LMU.

Reservations are required. The maximum is 48 couples, so don't wait. Cost is $60/couple.

Continental breakfast, lunch and other refreshments provided.

After your reservation is received, retreat fee must be received no later than Friday, September 25.

Drop payment at Parish Welcome Center.

For reservations or questions, contact Deacon Derek or Terri Brown at tbrow n@Amer ic anMar t y r s .org



FAith FormAtion

AmericAn mArtyrs school

FAmilies in FAith September will be here before we know it. Are you registered for SRE? Your online registration is waiting for you.

New Parents to SRE are required to attend one of the following orientation meetings: (all in St. Kateri Room)

• Sunday August 30, 7:30-9:00pM

• Thursday September 3, 7:30-9:00pM

• Wednesday September 9, 9:30-11:00aM

First Communion 2016 Meeting for All Parents (in both AMS and SRE: (all in St. Kateri Room)

Is your child receiving the sacraments of First Penance and First Holy Communion next year, 2016? Important information regarding this important year will be presented at these meetings, please attend one:• Sunday August 30, 6:30-7:00pM

• Thursday September 3, 6:30-7:00pM

• Wednesday September 9, 8:30-9:00aM

Go to our website for the links to online registration.

“Christian communities are called to offer support for the educational mission of families – and they do so above all with the light of the word of God.”

-Pope Francis

How can we help support you? All Parents are welcome anytime for resources, support or a chat! Patti Williams, 310-546-4734 | pw i l l i a m s @ Am e r i c a n M a r t y r s. o rg

SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN Pool safety is about more than swimming Swimming is a good way to have some fun and beat the heat during the summer. Parents should teach their children about swimming safety, including how to identify and handle uncomfortable situations. Although you may be watching closely to make sure your kids are safe in the water, don’t forget about when they’re walking around, sitting out by the pool, using the restroom or out of sight.Teach your children what to do when they feel uncomfortable at the pool, and let them know it is okay to walk away and find a parent or trusted adult at any time. For more information and a copy of the article called “Know the Rules…Summer Safety Tips to Teach Children” from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, email: j v i e n n a @ l a - a r c h d i o c e s e . o r g

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

AmericAn mArtyrs youth ministry

registrAtion For 2015-16 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.

Contact Monica Leon if you are interested in joining Life Teen, m l e o n @A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o rg.Find us on Facebook at American-Martyrs YMContaCt: Y M @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

scrip corner The Scrip Office is CLOSED TODAY, August 16.

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. Try BanneR stationeRs in El Segundo, a local, parishioner-owned shop where you will get personal service, a great selection of supplies and a big supporter of our scrip program and other parish activities.We have in stock: offiCe depot, staples, taRget, CVs and a number of other vendors for your list.There are also aMazon, BaRnes and noBle and Best Buy for books and electronics.

Summer Hours: Mon-Thurs: 9 aM - 3 pM Friday: 9 aM - 12 noon Sunday: 7:45aM - 11:30aM

For special orders or information about gift cards, contact the scrip office, 310-545-5651 x289 | S c r i p @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g.

Link s to onli ne registration for

2015 -16 sessions of SRE , te e n co n F i r m At i o n ,

su n DAy pr e s c H o o l and rciA at A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g


Contact Information & Resources

A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER is available for Sunday 5:00pm Mass, weddings, and funerals. Please call Gigi 310-214-4851CASA 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

Business ManageR Bob Hodges bhodges@AmericanMar t yrs.org

pastoRal CounCil pResident Mark Kemple pcpresident@AmericanMar t yrs.org

finanCe CounCil CHaiR Charles Wilmot [email protected]

adult BaptisM, ConfiRMation & euCHaRist

Deacon Derek & Terri Brown rc ia@AmericanMar t yrs.org

BaptisM foR infants Deacon Fred Rose deaconfred@AmericanMar t yrs.org

funeRal planning & BeReaVeMent

Deacon Chris & Yvonne Amantea camantea@AmericanMar t yrs.orgyamantea@AmericanMar t yrs.org

stepHen MinistRy Deacon Dick & Patti Williams 310-545-8244

CoMMunity seRViCes & faCilities diReCtoR

Bob Visty r v ist y@AmericanMar t yrs.org

finanCe diReCtoR Pattie Johnson pjohnson@AmericanMar t yrs.org

gyM, field & atHletiCs Lou Ann Selsky l se lsky@AmericanMar t yrs.org

lituRgy & WoRsHip Monica Hughes mhughes@AmericanMar t yrs.org

MusiC diReCtoR Bill Svarda 310-640-8505

paRisH CoMMuniCations Anne Riordan ar iordan@AmericanMar t yrs.org

paRisH steWaRdsHip Jenny Attanasio jattanasio@AmericanMar t yrs.org

pastoRal CenteR adMinistRatoR Dottie Arias dott ie@AmericanMar t yrs.org

plant ManageR Tony Hatfield ahatf ie ld@AmericanMar t yrs.org

teCHnology Vicki Terbovich vterbovich@AmericanMar t yrs.org

rectory 624 15th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-4805 310-545-5651 mailing address: P.O. Box 3639, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-1639 fax 310-546-9209

pArisH Welcome center 1400 Deegan Place, M.B., CA 90266-4805 310-545-5651 mailing address: P.O. Box 3639, M.B., CA 90266-1639 fax 310-545-3971

pRinCipal Camryn Connelly ams@AmericanMar t yrs.org

AmericAn mArtyrs scHool 1701 Laurel Ave M.B., CA 90266-4805 310-545-8559 fax 310-546-7219

pResCHool diReCtoR Mara Zepeda preschool@AmericanMar t yrs.org

AmericAn mArtyrs prescHool 1705 Laurel Ave M.B., CA 90266-4805 310-802-8149

religious eDucAtion 1701 Laurel Ave M.B., CA 90266-4805 310-546-4734

diReCtoR, Religious eduCation Patti Williams pwil l iams@AmericanMar t yrs.org

diReCtoR, youtH MinistRy Monica Leon ym@AmericanMar t yrs.org

diReCtoR, sunday pResCHool Kristen Holleran [email protected]

PARISH FACILITIES

PARISH WELCOME CENTER Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:45pm Sunday, 9:00am-1:00pm Parish Office and St. Kateri Room (enter from Deegan Place) O'Donnell Hall and St. Brigid/Brendan Room (enter from O'Donnell parking lot)

GYM - 701 15th Street 310-802-8720 Do not park on 15th Street. Use parking structure and crosswalk

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

PARISH HOUSE - 659 15th Street

SACRED HEART HOUSE - 720 18th Street Do not park on 18th Street. Park on Church /School property and enter from schoolyard

SPIRITUALITY CENTER - 770 17th Street St. Joseph's Chapel, Meditation Garden Upper Room Library (open Sunday,10am-4pm)

Do you know someone who is Homebound, in a hospital, or for any reason cannot make it to Church?

9:30aM sunday Mass is shown liVe each weekClick this Button on our HoMepage [www.AmericanMartyrs.org]

and watch Mass as it happens, or anytime after that.



beyond our pArish

Gym & Field

LMU CENTER FOR RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY The Annual Summer Scripture Seminar, "The Difficult Texts," Saturday, August 22, 9:00am-12:30pm Join us at LMU for a morning keynote by biblcal scholar Daniel Smith-Christopher, D.Phil., followed by a panel discussion on these important questions. Doors will open at 8:15aM for check-in, coffee and light refreshmentsRegistRation: c a l . l m u . e d u / e x t e n s i o n o r 310-338-2799.

Gym Activities SeniorS exerciSe - Community is welcome! Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00-11:00am

Women'S Volleyball Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 8:00-10:00am. All players welcome, from beginners to advanced. Tuesdays are instructional and Thursdays are free play. ContaCt: Rocky Wade, rocky [email protected]’S and Women’S coed Volleyball Tuesday evenings 8:00-10:00pm. Intermediate skill levels and recreational play. ContaCt: John Wargnier, 310-796-1058 or j o h n w a r g n i e r @ a m e r i c a n m a r t y r s . o r g

gyM ContaCt Lou Ann Selsky, 310-802-8720 | 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

Gym & Field reservAtions: Contact Pat Breen, Gym Committee Chair, Gym@Amer i c anMar tyrs .org

June 15 - August 21 for ages 5 - 12 Fun Week, 9:00aM - 3:00pM - $240

Fun Week 1/2 Day, 3 hours - $135 Drop-In/Hourly Rate - $10 per hour

The 44th Annual SCRC Catholic Renewal Convention will take place over Labor Day Weekend, September 4-6 at the Anaheim Convention Center & Arena. Over 50 Catholic Speakers & 70 Presentations. Spiritually enriching for all ages! Young Adult Conference, Teen Conference, Children's Program and much more. Visit w w w. s c r c . o r g for info & registration.

PREGNANCY HELP CENTER - Part-time Paid PositionWe are currently looking for a "School & Sexual Integrity Education Coordinator." This is a part-time paid position for someone that can run the program and coordinate the volunteers needed for speaking. We are looking for a young person who can relate to high school and college kids, is passionate about the subject of Abstinence/Sexual Integrity and can organize and run a program of this kind.Contact Mary Thompson, 310-320-8976, or email your resume to m t h o m p s o n @ p h c t o r r a n c e . o r g .

How Do You Protect Your Children?One child per second is sold into slavery around the world and 100,000 children in the U.S. are sexually exploited every year.Pope Francis describes human trafficking as “an open wound on the body of contemporary society, a scourge upon the body of Christ. It is a crime against humanity.”The St. Lawrence Martyr F.A.I.T.H. (Freedom & Intervention for the Trafficking of Human) Ministry is hosting an information evening to provide awareness for you and your children and to learn what you can do to help fight human trafficking. The hour-long program will include an informative video presentation and speaker on human trafficking. The program is appropriate for children ages 12 and up.Saturday, August 22, 6:30pm (after the 5:00pM Mass) St. Lawrence Martyr Parish Hall Free Pizza & Soft Drinks!We hope you are able to join us for this important event.For more information, contact Gail Marcone: g a i l @ m a r c o n e . u s


m o n t h ly F o o d d r i v e i s n e X t w e e k e n dOne-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:

Canned meats (tuna, chicken, corned beef hash) Mac ‘n’ cheese Canned chili beans Top Ramen noodles Soups Spaghetti sauce Pasta/spaghetti Cereal Oatmeal

Your Sunday newspaper inserts and coupons can also help our friends at St. Lawrence save hundreds of dollars each week on purchases.

Bring the coupons you receive in the mail or newspaper to the Food Drive table.

Am e r i c A n mA rt y r s Ou t d O O r mA s s sAv e t h e dAt e!

sAt u r dAy, se p t e m b e r 12, 5:00p m

Parish Poll for Mass Times

In evaluating our parish liturgies, the Liturgy and Worship Commission discussed the following questions: • Is there sufficient time between Masses? • Are Mass times convenient for members of the parish?

We have found that there may need to be additional time between some of our Sunday liturgies, i.e. between the 7am and 8am Masses and between the 8am and 9:30am Masses.

Please give us your opinion on changing the following Mass times:

Change 7am to 6:30am YES NO

Change 9:30am to 9:45am YES NO

Comment or Suggestion

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Name (optional)

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Return your card to the Parish Welcome Center by August 20.

HAVE YOU BEEN COMING TO MASS BUT…

Have not been baptized?

Were you baptized in another Christian denomination and now want to be part of the Catholic Church?

Were you baptized Catholic but were never Confirmed or received First Communion?

Then RCIA may be for you.

RCIA helps adults grow in their faith, become familiar with Catholic teachings and practices, get acquainted with people in our parish community.

We answer the question, “Why be Catholic?”

The RCIA program begins Wednesday, September 9.

Representatives will be outside the B&B room after all Masses THIS WEEKEND and next weekend, August 22/23.

To register, go to our website and click the RCIA link.

If you have any questions, please ask! Deacon Derek & Terri Brown, [email protected] OR t b r o w n @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

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