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November 19, 2017 The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

OUR MISSION: Sharing Faith, Celebrating Traditions, and Serving Each Other to the Praise and Glory of God.

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MASS TIMES Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 8:00 am @ Holy Redeemer Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - 8:00 am @ St. James Saturday Vigil Mass - 4:00 pm @ Holy Redeemer Sunday Masses - 8:30 am @ St. James - 10:00 am @ Holy Redeemer - 11:30 am @ St. James - 5:30 pm @ Holy Redeemer

ADORATION & SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Wednesdays at St. James the Less Church from 8:00 to 9:00 pm.

Sacrament of Reconciliation also by appointment.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Call the Parish Office at 818-249-2008.

EDGE Middle School Youth Ministry

Begins this Monday, November 20th

St James Msgr. Barry Hall

6:30 to 8:00 pm

Registra on online at www.hrsjcatholic.com

Fr. Edward Dover, Pastor (fred@hr-sj.org)

Holy Redeemer Church: 2411 Montrose Ave., Montrose, CA 91020 St James the Less Church: 4625 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214

Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am -12noon, 1:00pm—5:00pm

(818)249-2008 www.hrsjcatholic.com

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Earlier this autumn, we looked at how our Eucharis-tic Prayers have been enriched by the approval of several new prayers to augment the old Roman Canon. For us, there are the four standard prayers, three for Masses with Children, and the most recent addition, the former Swiss Eucharistic Prayer with four alternative forms (now known as the Eucharistic Prayer for Masses for Various Needs and Occasions).

We also have two Eucharistic Prayers for Masses of Reconciliation. The source for these two prayers is the request by many bishops for a special prayer for the “Holy Year” of 1975. Originally, the committee in charge was commissioned to write a single prayer, but the theme proved so rich that it gave rise to two. The first is based on and develops biblical texts on reconciliation. The sec-ond starts with the experience of living in today’s frac-tured world, and how the Spirit calls us to reconciliation and peace. Not everyone was happy with all this creativi-ty, saying that if too many were published, it would be difficult for the Vatican to control further requests. Eve-ryone thought the pope would put strict limits on the prayers, but in the end he said he was willing to open doors that had long been closed. Although he approved them for a period of only three years, they were never formally removed from the Sacramentary and have been incorporated into the new Roman Missal. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Join Us For Mass on Thanksgiving Day

November 23rd at 8:00 am

At St James Church

Happy Thanksgiving to All!

The parish offices will be closed November 23rd and 24th.

SACRAMENTS & WORSHIP SACRAMENTS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS Jim Flaherty, Gene Blackmun, Barbara Diekmann, Madeleine Doctors, Bill Ferguson, Kay LaMantia,

Alex & Teresa Kirkaldy, Larry Legind, Ron McLoud, Dolores Maggipinto, Clara Santillo, Vito Maggipinto, Omar Mullen, Andres Ramirez, Richy Reivydas, Gloria Rodriguez, Michele Ruegg,

Tony Samaan, Mary Schneider, Beri Trestrail, Anthony Trujillo, Brent Canvano, Maria Hattick, Tom Yamarone, Vivianne Young, Gay Goehrish,

Margaret Gibbons, Norman Peters Jr., Ray Lucero, Larry Weisner, Patricia Rios,

Thomas Gilliland, James Foos, Danguole Varnas, Ofelia Lopez, and Tommie Stopper

Our parish welcomes through Baptism

our newest members into our Community

Emma Ruiz & Ma eo Simeon Sierras

Congratulations to the newly baptized

and their families.

Let us pray for all who have died, that they may rejoice with the Risen Lord, especially:

Patricia Alazard & Kathryn O’Sullivan

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

Amen.

Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are held on the

· First Sunday during the 10am Mass at HR · Third Sunday during the11:30am Mass at SJ

Please call the parish office for further information.

Sacrament of First Communion Preparation for children who have attained the age of reason (usually during 2nd grade) is arranged either through the Office of Religious Education or the parish school. This is a two-year program.

Sacrament of Confirmation

A two-year program for high school teens. Apply through the Life Teen office: hrsjlifeteen@gmail.com

Sacrament of Matrimony Please contact the Parish Office upon engagement; at least six months is needed for preparation of this joyous sacrament!

Holy Orders/Religious Orders Anyone interested in a religious life as a priest, deacon, or sister please contact Father Ed: fred@hr-sjcatholic.org. Anointing of the Sick Please notify the parish office as early as possible for the Anointing of the Sick, the sacrament intended for the seriously ill or dying. It is Our Lord’s special presence and companionship in serious time of need. Anointing may take place in the home, at the hospital or elsewhere, and as often as once a month.

IN MEMORY OF OUR LOVED ONES…There will be tables set up at Holy Redeemer and St. James for you to display a photograph of your loved one(s) during this Month of Remembrance. Holy Redeemer tables will be located in the Divine

Mercy and St. Anthony Alcoves; tables at St. James will be in front of St. Joseph’s statue. You may display your

photographs at either church or both. . Photographs will be displayed through November 30th.

This past week, our parish family was privileged to pray for …

Barbara Ruth Goldstein, Donald Krueger, Umberto Ospina, Frank Bellacomo, Karen Cova, Kathleen Ponterero,

Josephine, Edward, & Vinnie Quagliano, Helen Barker, Tom Lindell, Joung-Sik Park, Mel Eday, Belen M. Fuentes, Dr. David Hart, Marina Zapata, Marina & Maritza Madrid,

Dan & Helen Pierre, Elaina McClain, Luis F. deVera, Holy Souls, Magdalena Remias, Brenda Currer,

Robert Ibsen, Michael Quijano, and the Taix Family Intentions

Please continue to lift each other up in prayer.

A COMMUNITY IN PRAYER

Romeo Santos Elizabeth Duerling Marcelina Mico Mary Abarca

Emma Eday Teddy Labis Renedios Millangue Lourdes Garcia

Fr. Jim Tiu Ophelia J. Labis Julita Eday Dulce Costibolo

Fr. Camillo Bonsuuri Lawrence Amado Lucia Dario Didi Arroyo

Mary Ann Amado Matthew Amado Lisa Yates Marion Yates

Virginia De Leon Elizabeth Clarin Mark De La Cruz Rosemary Mailliard

Theresa Natividad Marina Pandurero Bernardo Leinenweber Marina Figueroa

Julie Molina Leilani Mendosa Chats Sadler Bernadette Martinez

Jeff Tan Erlinda Del Mundo Dana Rendler Silva Kradjian

Cristina Dietz Lizelle & Tom Del Mundo Tony Trujillo Juvamel Eday

Lily Lewis Angie Escobar Laura Lewis Melen Eday

Margaret Dickson Allan Guzman Tony & Denise Molina Rosemary Hegenbart

Theresa Pennie David Nave Caeli Molina Elma Schwartz

May Ramos Celine Bautista Dan Molina Richard Holstein

Evie Alviso Vincent Iglesia Kraig & Agnes Erickson Vicky Weko

Sylvia Boyer Erlinda Iglesia Imelda Hernandez Wiwir Weko

Herminia Lictag Ireneo Manguiat Ian Ocampo Remedios Millangue

Albert Digal Severina Mico Sylvia Boyer Erlinda Manguiat

Shiela Costanzo Rose Owens Irene Sagolili Antonio Manguiat

Marvin Ebert Steven Januzik Deacon Joe Hebenbart Pedro Manguiat

DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP Holy Redeemer-St James

Petitions Granted Through Divine Mercy Prayers...

A Thanksgiving Day Prayer

"O Heavenly Father: We thank Thee for food and remember the hungry. We thank Thee for health and remember the sick.

We thank Thee for friends and remember the friendless. We thank Thee for freedom and remember the enslaved.

May these remembrances stir us to service. That Thy gifts to us may be used for others. Amen."

- “Dear Abby” Columnist

DISCIPLESHIP & STEWARDSHIP

A PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND

Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus 12 days: April 9-20, 2018

Under the Spiritual Direction of

Rev. Mark A Strader, KCHS, St. Luke Catholic Church, Temple City

& Rev. Msgr. Marc V Trudeau, KCHS, St. John’s Seminary, Camarillo

For a complete Brochure: www.GoCatholicTravel.com/StraderTrudeau

Holy Redeemer and St. James Catholic Community

Pastoral and Financial Council

Invite you to join them at

Our Parish Community “Meet and Greet”

Come and meet your Council members…. bring questions!

TODAY! Following the 8:30 AM Mass at St. James in the gathering area

and following the 10:00 AM Mass at Holy Redeemer in the newly updated Msgr. Foley Evangelization Center

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD Join us for Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLW). CLW is an age-appropriate Liturgy of the Word offered for ages 5 through 3rd grade at the 8:30am Mass. No pre-registration is necessary. All children are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Just before the Liturgy of the Word begins for the assembly, these children are invited to go with the catechist to the Church Sacristy, located behind the altar at St James. During this special time, the catechist leads the children through prayers, songs and readings that are simplified for children.

SHARING OUR GIFTS Autumn is the season for harvesting and sharing the fruits of our labors. This week’s scriptures use im-ages of the harvest, family life, pregnancy, and invest-ment to describe the abundant harvest in the reign of God. We discover that sharing the gifts we have been given brings eternal rewards for everyone. In the Gospel parable a master entrusts his possessions to three servants before going on a jour-ney. Each is given some talents. What they do with those talents determines what the master will do with them when he returns. How about us? What are we doing with our talents? How will our Master treat us when he returns? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

OUR COMMUNITY

BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER GROUPS Adult Bible Study—Monday’s at 9am meeting in Holy Redeemer Healy Hall Adult Bible Study—Tuesday’s at 9am meeting in St James Parish Center Centering Prayer—Tuesday’s at 7:15pm meeting at the BVM Convent Teen Bible Study— Tuesday’s at 6:30pm meeting in St James Parish Center The Divine Mercy Prayer Group—Wednesday’s at 9:30 am meeting in St James Church

YOUR PARISH IS THERE FOR YOU Communion for Sick and Homebound Parishioners Please call the parish offices if you would like to re-ceive Communion –we will make the arrangements with the Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick.

If You Should Experience the Loss of a Loved One Please call the parish offices. If you feel you will be in need, or your loved one has passed, our Bereavement Ministers will assist in making arrangements with your chosen funeral directors and offer you helpful guide-lines that will aid in the Liturgical planning of the Mass or Memorial Service. We know that this can be a tough time and we want you to know that your parish is there for you.

Did You Know?.....Online Grooming Learning all we can about how predators groom children through online contact is key to keeping them safe at all times. Language is a predator’s tool for grooming online. One tactic that online predators use to groom a potential victim is by complimenting and reinforcing their self-image as a way of normalizing their interactions. Compliments are used to build trust, desensitize, and mentally or emotionally isolate the potential victim from others. It is important to remember that monitoring the online communication of young people on chats, apps, gaming websites, etc. is key in preventing abuse. For a copy of the VIRTUS® article “The Language of Online Grooming,” visit: http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx or call (213) 637-7508.

SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN

SENIOR SOCIAL CLUBS Everyone is Welcome!

• Holy Redeemer Pioneer Club meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 11 am in HR Healy Hall.

• St James New Beginnings meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 11am in SJ Msgr. Barry Hall.

YOUR FRIENDS ARE ALSO

FRIENDS OF JESUS…..

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Thanks for your support! A special thank you to parishioner owned Rest Farmhouse Inspired Restaurant. Rest supported the Chili Cook Off and SJHR School’s November Dine Out. We invite you to visit Rest for breakfast or lunch soon!

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BROTHER’S HELPERS FEEDING THOSE IN NEED...

Los Angeles leads the nation with over 80,000 homeless trying to survive here on the streets of one of the largest cities in the country. Of these 80,000 over 40% are women and children. Guided by the principles and values of the Missionaries of Charity, Brothers' Helpers is on a mission to prepare nutritious meals and deliver them to the poorest of the poor in downtown Los Angeles. We are a 100% volunteer organization. Join us today! • Tuesday’s at Holy Redeemer Healy Hall at 3pm • Thursday’s at St James Msgr Barry Hall at 3pm

TOGETHER IN MISSION 2017 Pledge Goal: $114,300 Pledges Received: $107,856 Completed: 95%

SERVICE & OUTREACH

COFFEE AND DONUTS AFTER MASS Everyone is welcome in the gathering area where our parish family enjoys an atmosphere of friendship, community and belonging! Join us for Coffee and

Doughnuts following the: • 8:30am Sunday Mass (proceeds going to the

Archdiocese Adopt-a-Family program) • 10:00am Sunday Mass—First and Third Sunday of

the month (Proceeds to Boy Scout Troop 317 scouting events)

Please be generous in this week’s second collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. In the United States, one in six people lives in poverty. With this collection you support programs that address the causes of poverty and provide a sustainable future for those who are struggling across the country. In addition, 25 percent of funds collected remains in our diocese to fund local anti-poverty projects. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this collection and work on the margins. More information about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development can be found at www.usccb.org/cchd/collection.

St James—Holy Redeemer School

November Service Project The student are organizing a non-perishable canned food drive with proceeds donated to Loaves and Fishes, Glendale.

Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry program will give families food, fresh fruit and vegetables on a monthly basis. Last year, Catholic Charities provided over 500,000 food services consisting of bags of groceries, sack lunches, prepared meals and food distribution to low-income individuals and families. Thank you SJHR students for helping us fight hunger and making a difference!

CALLING ALL KNITTERS! Help is needed for Vito’s Christmas Party

HRSJ was gifted with lots of red and other Christmas-colored yarn and we thought we’d put it to good use by knitting an item for each of our guests at Vitos’s Christmas Party for Adults with Developmental Disabilities from Tierra del Sol. The gift is a personal touch from our parish to the people Vito loved—all 100 guests! (We collect other gifts so that each guest may get several gifts). 100 hand knitted gifts is a tall order and our knitters are knitting as fast as they can. However, you can help by knitting items for our guests—hats, slipper socks, scarves, mittens, etc., in Christmas or any other color.. If you don’t have yarn, we can provide that, too! Please call Christine in the Parish Office with any questions—or just start knitting TODAY. We need the finished items by December 1st. More about the Party and other ways you can help next week!