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September 6, 2015Twenty-third 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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American Martyrs Catholic Church | www.AmericanMartyrs.org

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.

Mary Butler Carmen Del CastilloInfant Elyse Victoria Butte

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:

Neil Jennings Mary Lou LaValleeGeorge Higi Jr. Michael LeeLucille Nuzzo Kent KirkpatrickJacob Conde Patrick McGovernAnne Zaccardo Fran Houterman

AmericAn mArtyrs cAtholic community

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

Congratulations: Matthew Curran Nash and Legen O'Toole Tuckman

Third Banns: Travis Donnelly and Jaime Axelrad

First Banns: Anthony Louis Esposito and Katherine Ann Coppola

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 Cpl 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 Barry (Outdoor Mass/Livestream)

sun 7:00Am: Fr. Rick Prindle8:00Am: Fr. Joe Kammerer9:30Am: Msgr. John Barry

11:30Am: Fr. Rick Prindle5:00pm: Msgr. John Barry

This schedule is subject to change.

September 6, 2015 |Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Find this bulletin online at AmericanMartyrs.org

pArish cAlendAr

ThIs Week

mondAy, September 7Labor Day

TUESDAY, September 85:30aM PH Men’s AA Meeting8:15aM ODH AMS Parent Orientation 9:00aM SK Young at Art Executive Board Meeting9:00aM SpC Virtus Recertification "Renewing the Promise"12:00pM ODH M.O.M. Sandwich Making 1:00pM PH Single Seniors3:30pM PH Legion of Mary5:45aM ODH AMS Parent Orientation 6:00pM HFH Teen Tuesday7:00pM SK Virtus Training "Protecting God's Children"7:30pM BB Al-Anon7:30pM SpC Contemplative Prayer

WEDNESDAY, September 98:15aM ODH AMS Parent Orientation 8:30aM SK First Communion Parent Meeting9:30aM SK SRE New Parent Orientation10:00aM BB Sunday's Readings with Fr. Joe7:00pM BB Peace Meditation7:00pM ODH AMS Back to School Night (Grades 1-4)7:30pM SK RCIA7:30pM SpC Sunday's Readings in Context

THURSDAY, September 105:30aM PH Men’s AA Meeting9:00aM SK Altar Society Meeting3:15pM SKMR AM Children’s Choir 6:30pM BB Good News People7:00pM ODH AMS Back to School Night (Grades 5-8)

FRIDAY, September 1112:00pM SpC Saturday's Blessings Sandwich Making3:30pM Sch Irish Dance Class7:00pM HFH Circle of Friends

Mass InTenTIons anD reaDIngs for The Week MONDAY, September 7 Readings: Col 1:24-2:3; Ps 62; Lk 6:6-11

8:00 Mike Dedmon – Sp. Int. (Lisa Besagno)TUESDAY, September 8 - The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Readings: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13; Mt 1:1-16; 18-23 or 1:18-23

6:30 Special Intention 8:00 Sr. Loretta Guevara – Sp. Int. (Bobbi Buescher) 5:00 Fran Houterman – Sp. Int. (Tom & Linda Kaminski)WEDNESDAY, September 9 - St. Peter Claver Readings: Col 3:1-11; Ps 145; Lk 6:20-26

8:00 Clara Eugenia Tiangha – RIP (Manny & Lydia Tiangha) 5:00 Teresa Stokovic – RIP (Helen Bell)THURSDAY, September 10 Readings: Col 3:12-17; Ps 150; Lk 6:27-38

6:30 Hospice House Staff – Sp. Int. (Sandy Giacomini) 8:00 Bill Elliott – RIP (9:30 American Martyrs Ushers) 5:00 Emily Nora McCormick – RIP (Teresa & Kevin McCormick Family)FRIDAY, September 11 Readings: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16; Lk 6:39-42 8:00 Tom Vavrek – Sp. Int. (The Altar Society) 5:00 Christopher Asher – RIP (Catherine Harris)SATURDAY, September 12 - The Most Holy Name of Mary Readings: 1 Tm 1:15-17; Ps 113; Lk 6:43-49 8:00 Dharisana Philomina Cubbon - RIP (Gunderman Family) 5:00 Dorothy McGuire - RIP (Susan Casillas)SUNDAY, September 13 - Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary TimeReadings: iS 50:5-9a; pS 116; JaS 2:14-18; Mk 8:27-35-

7:00 Betty Evans – RIP (Patti & Dick Williams) 8:00 Victor Correa – RIP (Correa Family) 9:30 For the Parishioners, Living and Deceased 11:30 Alan Dikes – RIP (Ed & Carol Wagner) 5:00 Robert & Shirley Merlo – RIP (Rocco & Carol Cavalluzzi)

SATURDAY, September 1210:00aM HFH Women's AA Meeting5:00pM Field Outdoor Mass

SUNDAY, September 13After all Masses BBP Lucky 21 Sales7:00aM ODH Parish Pancake Breakfast10:00aM SpL Spiritual Library (open until 4:00pm)7:00pM SK Infant Baptism Preparation Class

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

12:10 Daily Mass (Monday-Friday) will resume on Monday, September 14.

pArish oFFices closed All parish offices will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.There will only be an 8:00aM Mass that day.

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 Doesn't a massage sound divine? The silent auction is looking for donations to help make our health and beauty section successful. Gift certificates for spa or beauty services would be much appreciated. A donation of some of your favorite products makes a wonderful gift basket. We are happy to create a basket full of your favorite things.Call Tina Sarafa, 310-502-5792, or Debbie Charlton, 310-808-3856, if you have questions.

It might be summer vacation, but planning for this fall’s Parish Fair Live Auction has begun.Our main goal is to create amazing, one-of-a-kind, never-seen-before experiences that you and your friends will be so awed by that you can’t wait to bid against each other for them. We will do all the work to coordinate, but we NEED your help.Do you have connections/access to (or a friend or colleague who does) or would you want to help fund any of these fun items...• A venue for an exclusive party or concert• Seats on a private airplane or airplane tickets• Airline miles or hotel rewards, or better yet,

simply a stay at a fabulous hotel• Limo, luxury car or bus, or any form of

extraordinary transportation• A boat or yacht for an overnight adventure• An amazing home, maybe in a fabulous city or an

exotic faraway place that you are able to share for a long weekend or a week or even two

• Tickets to a Broadway play, filming of a TV show or access to the set of a new blockbuster movie

• Tickets, boxes or VIP experiences at top entertainment or sports venues

• A winery, distillery or craft brewery, o better yet, all of the above

• A meet and greet with a friend who just happens to be a professional athlete, famous actor or a professional musician (or even a fabulous band)

If you can help make any of these ideas a reality, or can think of other ways to help, please contact us.Megan Acuna, meganac [email protected] | 310.528.2193Joy Hryniewicz, joy.r i l [email protected] | 310.809.5522

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 .

Tweet Tweet! Be an Early Bird and qualify for bonus drawings!Purchase your Lucky 21 tickets today and you could win $100 in Gas Cards and extra Lucky 21 Tickets in our early bird drawing!You will also be fully entered to win an all-new 2015 VolkSwagen conVertiBle Beetle, $5,000 cash or other great cash prizes in our main drawing. Enter by 1:00pm Friday, September 25 and you may win one of our great Early Bird Prizes. Winner will be pulled after 9:30aM Mass on Sunday, September 27.

Two winners receive $100 in gas cardsTwo winners receive Lucky 21 ticket sets (2 tickets in a set)

Ticket sales begin next weekend, September 12-13, after all Masses. You can also buy tickets at the Parish Center or download an order form from American Martyrs web site.Please support American Martyrs church, school, SRE and outreach programs by participating in one of the year’s biggest fundraisers.Your Lucky 21 Co-Chairs Mike and Sara Kersey (310-921-0142), Molly Jahn, Gia Esposito, Jana Martin, & Jennifer Zieger

Space is Limited! Reserve Now!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 m

Find 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

INFORMATION MEETING Sunday, September 27, 1:00pm in St. Kateri



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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.

mothers oF young children Wednesday, September 16 9:30–11:00aM in O'Donnell HallPlease join us for our first meeting of 2015!MOYC provides a network of friendship and local resources to mothers with babies through pre-school aged children in American Martyrs Parish. Whether you're a first time mom or you come with a brood, we welcome you! Bring your children, your parenting questions, and your prayer intentions for fellowship in a relaxed, supportive environment. Our guest speaker will be Lauren from Art 2 Grow, the founder and owner who will be speaking to us about how to help our children both enjoy art and become good artists. Babysitting provided.MinistRy ContaCts: : Elizabeth Serrano (310) 245-4459 & Erin Hanlon (609) 760-7988 [email protected]

AltAr society - First meeting oF the yeAr Join us on Thursday, September 10 in St. Kateri for the start of the Altar Society’s 2015-16 year.Manhattan Beach Mayor Mark Burton will be the speaker at the first general meeting of the new year. Mayor Burton will talk to us about the Manhattan Village Mall redevelopment, and what might be "stewing" at City Council. He will have a Q & A after his talk. Doors will be open at 8:30aM for a continental breakfast, a short meeting at 9:00aM, and Mayor Burton at 9:30aM. As always everyone is invited, and most especially at this meeting, as I believe many people will be interested in what the Mayor has to say. ministry contAct: Dorothy Higi, 310-545-2016

single seniors Join us Tuesday, September 8 at 1:00pM in St. Kateri for the monthly meeting. MinistRy ContaCts: Thelma, 310-621-1690 or Magda, 323-469-0577

No Coffee & Donuts today.

NEXT WEEK: pAncAke BreAkFAst ministry is serving pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee in O’Donnell Hall after the 7:00, 8:00, and 9:30aM Masses.This is our annual "Honoring Our Local Heroes" Pancake Breakfast. Parishioners are invited to sponsor one, or more, breakfasts for a local hero.

virtus - protecting goD’s cHilDrenVIRTUS - Protecting God’s Children awareness program in prevention of child sexual abuse is a requirement for all adults in contact with children on our parish campus. Tuesday, September 8, 7:00 - 10:00pM, St. Kateri

VIRTUS Recertification, “Renewing the Promise,” is due every 4 years after initial training. Tuesday, September 8, 9:00 - 10:30aM, SS. Brigid & Brendan

Register by contacting Patti Williams, 310-546-4734 or p w i l l i a m s @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

suppoRt gRoup foR those in CaReeR tRansition with Jan TribblessepteMbeR 28, 10:00-11:00aM, in the Parish House, immediately following Monday Morning Starters

Don’t let your self-confidence and self-esteem suffer. Receive and offer encouragement and support in a safe

setting where participants are encouraged to help one another through a challenging time.

Follow us by joining our group on LinkedIn or contact: Andrea Connolly, c a re e r b r i d g e b u i l d e r s @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o rg

Seeking Parish Welcome Center VolunteersPlease join our parish staff ministry as a volunteer in the Parish Welcome Center. We are looking for those who can devote their time to serve as the first contact or friendly voice for visitors and life-long parishioners alike. Volunteers will greet visitors; receive and forward phone calls; answer immediate questions; refer to parish and community resources and other like tasks.Necessary skills: Phone management; basic computer use; good listening; and troubleshooting. Helpful gifts: Patience; compassion; professional, yet pleasant demeanor; and of course faith driven.Volunteers will be asked to serve routinely for 2-4 hour shifts. If you are interested, please contact Jenny Attanasio j a t t a n a s i o @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g | 310-545-5651.


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 GodGenesis chapter 1:27 and our Catechism state that "God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them." If we believe that we are images of God, we have a good idea about how we should live. Our readings this week are about tolerance and the message is as relevant today as it was when it was written. Throughout Jesus' earthly life, everyone was welcome to be with Him. He touched, healed, and talked with people who were tax collectors, sinners, those suffering from disease, and other society outsiders. Jesus shows no preference when it comes to those who believe. If you believe you can be saved no matter what your status in this life is.In our Second Reading from James, we are called to that same inclusive attitude: “Brothers and Sisters show no partiality as you adhere to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.” When the letter of James was written it was a time filled with prejudice and opinions based upon class, religion, gender, and nationality. People were constantly classified and judged. They battled many of the same attitudes prevalent throughout history and today. Jesus spent his ministry trying to break down the barriers that caused His people to be separated.Based on today's readings, if we believe we are created in His image, we must be tolerant and inclusive. But there is more. Jesus' life on earth had peace as its cornerstone. I recently realized that it was not only a life of inner peace but also a life of outward peace and non-violence. Jesus shunned violence and even personal attention that may lead to violence. He rejected violence when He was arrested in the garden and we hear in the Gospels that He withdrew from crowds (as He did after the miracle of the loaves and fishes) to avoid attention.Stewardship calls us to be closer to Jesus. Our lives should reflect His tolerance for all people and His passion for peace. We can choose to condone prejudice and violence, or we can help God build his kingdom of life and love.It is God's will that we be in a good relationship with everyone so let us choose life and love!

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.

time talent treasure

CaRe notes Can help you Cope Check out the Care Note rack in the Church vestibule. There are many topics that change frequently.Turning to a Chaplain for Care and Support Giving Permission to Move Forward After a Loss Please deposit donations in the Poor Box.

Beginning AgAin

Our group offers a welcoming and healing atmosphere for those experiencing separation or divorce. The next meeting is Tuesday, September 15, from 7:00 - 9:00pM in the Holy Family House. The topic is "Self Image."For more information call Jenny Attanasio, 310-545-5651.

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stephen ministry When Should I Call A Stephen Minister?

When I’m confused and feel like I have lost control of my life and can’t solve my problems.

When I doubt God’s presence and love for me.

When my job worries seem too great to handle.

When I need someone to listen.

When I have suffered a loss of someone I love. If you are facing one of life’s many challenges, please call the Stephen Ministry. These parishioners have been trained to provide confidential, Christian care to members of our community who are in need. For more information, call us at 310-545-8244.

If you want to become more involved at American Martyrs,

contact Jenny Attanasio at 310-545-5651.

M a r r i e d Co u p l e s R e t r e a t D aySaturday, October 3

9:00A m - 4:00pm, St. KateriThe 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 pre-eminent 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 the Parish Welcome Center.

For reservations or questions, contact Deacon Derek or Terri Brown at t b r ow n@Am er ic anMar t y r s .o r g



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 respect liFe ministry

WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 2015 PHILADELPHIA September 22-27

"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 AliveTHEMES SEVEN & EIGHT (OF TEN) OF THE PREPARATORY CATECHESIS:

7. Light in a Dark World – At its best, the family is a school of love, justice, compassion, forgiveness, mutual respect, patience and humility in the midst of a world darkened by selfishness and conflict. In these ways, the family teaches what it means to be human. However, many temptations arise which try to coax us into forgetting that male and female are created for covenant and communion. For example, poverty, affluence, pornography, contraception, philosophical and other intellectual mistakes can all create contexts that challenge or threaten healthy family life. The Church resists these things for the sake of protecting the family.

8. A Home for the Wounded Heart – Many people, especially today, face painful situations resulting from poverty, disability, illness and addictions, unemployment, and the loneliness of advanced age. Both divorce and same-sex attraction impact the life of the family in different but powerful ways. Christian families and networks of families should be sources of mercy, safety, friendship and support for those struggling with these issues.

Over the next few weeks, the two remaining 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 gIf you are attending the World Meeting of Families and would like to meet up with other families attending, contact Gregory McGinity, g m c g i n i t y @ h o t m a i l . c o m .

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

interFAitH cAFe - Sunday, September 20, 2:00-4:00pm

From the same group who brought you the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving service comes the Interfaith Café! Come learn about different faiths, share your faith and meet people in a friendly and fun environment. This event is co-sponsored with the Islamic Center of the South Bay and will be Sunday, September 20 in St. Kateri Room from 2:00-4:00pM. Refreshments will be provided.infoRMation: Tony Fadale from Just Faith Ministry, a n t h o n y f a d a l e @ g m a i l . c o m | 310-542-9696 or the South Coast Interfaith Council, o f f i c e @ s c i n t e r f a i t h . o r g or 562-983-1665.

m25 outreAch - st. lAwrence oF Brindisi Please join Matthew 25 on Saturday, September 12 at St. Lawrence of Brindisi to feed the homeless and needy in the community. Volunteers are

needed to prepare sandwich meals that morning and to distribute these meals at St. Lawrence.Donations of clothing and hygiene and toiletry products are desperately needed for this project (bath soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes.)RoCkin' ReadeRs slb joins us to read to the small children present with their parents. Volunteers are welcome to bring/donate books and also read to the children.To volunteer or to donate items contact: Jim Quilliam at j i m q u i l l i a m @ o u t l o o k . c o m .

circle oF Friends We invite you to join us on Friday, September 11 at 7:00pM in the Holy Family House. We are a small community made up of persons with intellectual disability, their family and friends, particularly young friends, who meet regularly in a Christian spirit to share friendship, pray together, sing, play, share a meal, and celebrate life. We look forward to seeing you there.Questions? Contact Regina Dell'Oro at g o l d c r o m s @ g m a i l . c o m


FAith FormAtion

inFAnt BAptism Pre-Baptism instruction for parents and godparents is required to have your child baptized at American Martyrs Church.Next class is Sunday, September 13 at 7:00pM in St. Kateri. For information and schedule of classes, go online to w w w. A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g | Sacraments | Baptism.Questions: Contact Deacon Fred Rose, 310-545-5651 x321 or d e a c o n f r e d @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g.

faITh enrIChMenT & Prayer grouPs

BIBLE STUDIES Sunday’s Readings In Context contact: John D'Isacco, 310-546-1302 Tuesday Morning Scripture Group contact: Alvin Fletcher, 310-379-5241 Weekly Scripture Reading with Fr. Joe Wednesday, 10:00-11:30aM, in 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 contact: Sharon Law, 310-963-9484MONDAY EVENING PRAYER GROUP 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00-8:30pM contact: Sharon Law, 310-963-9484 PEACE MEDITATION 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 7:00-8:30pM, in SS. Brigid & Brendan Room. 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, 310-938-3125

contemplAtive prAyer “Lord, teach us to pray.” Luke 11:1The Seven Petitions of the “Our Father” Seven Tuesdays beginning September 22 7:30 - 8:30pM, St. Joseph's ChapelJesus names us brothers and sisters in Christ,

and teaches us to pray to our common Father. No one is excluded and in truth, those with whom Jesus walked were often outside the boundaries of goodness as determined by the establishment. Jesus has called us together to be brothers and sisters, daughters and sons of God, in order to be with one another what is too difficult to be individually. For seven weeks we will explore the seven petitions of the “Our Father” to understand their deeper meaning to us when we pray. The hour includes two 20 minute periods of silent prayer, closing with the “Our Father.” Please join us once, often or always, for the Love of it! MinistRy ContaCt: Donna Ennis, 310-941-1349.

“Consider that you do much more by praying one petition of the ‘Our Father’ from time to time than by rushing

through the entire prayer many times.” St. Teresa of Avila

newly BAptized At AmericAn mArtyrs We welcome the new members of our Catholic Community.Joseph Francis Jimenez Braun Nicholas Martin ConcasCapri Elizabeth Elenitsky Conrad James GrablickAugustine Kekaulike Akihiko JonickEden Laakea Kumiko Jonick James Patrick KedrowskiViolet Sophia Keller Luke George NeumeierJoseph Kent Norman Logan Michael O'NeillElayna Lin Otero Rileigh Jo PomeroyRiley Jade Rocco Cruz Lorenz SistosJayden Alexander Tellez Payton Froilan Silva Yabes

Weekly sCRiptuRe Readings With fR. Joe If you have a curiosity for a deeper understanding of the Sunday readings, join us for an interesting and lively presentation.We meet in the SS. Brigid & Brendan Room on Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30Am.

sunday's Readings in Context resumes on Wednesday, September 9 at 7:30pM in the Spirituality Center.We offer parishioners the opportunity to study the Scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday. Most importantly, we focus on the spiritual significance of the Scriptures. This is God's Word to us. MinistRy ContaCt: John D'Isacco, 310-546-1302

tuesday MoRning sCRiptuRe gRoup resumes on Tuesday, September 15 at 9:15aM in the Spirituality Center. This fall's session is on "isRael's stoRy, paRt one." All are welcome. We meet in the Spirituality Center on Tuesdays, 9:15-11:00aM. MinistRy ContaCt: Alvin Fletcher, 310-379-5241

Monday MoRning faith shaRing resumes on Monday, September 28 in the Spirituality Center, 9:00-11:00aM.We will meet on 7 consecutive sessions to begin the Mystery of God: Who God Is and Why He Matters program. Everyone is invited. Atheism is on the rise. Skeptical thinkers attack belief in God as irrational or, even worse, dangerous. The so-called New Atheism has attracted millions of young people thanks to bestselling books such as The God Delusion and God Is Not Great. How should Christians respond? How can we turn the tide of secularism and draw people back to God?In The Mystery of God: Who God Is and Why He Matters, Fr. Robert Barron reaches into our rich intellectual tradition to teach us how to do this. Using the insights of St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, Pope Benedict XVI, he uncovers a clear yet sophisticated understanding of what we mean by “God.”

ContaCt: Sharon Law, S h a r o n 5 8 2 @ v e r i z o n . n e t | 310-963-9484



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Please mark your calendar for the last of the Orientation Meetings for New Parents and First Communion Parents

New Parents to SRE are required to attend an Orientation Meeting: • Wednesday September 9, 9:30-11:00aM, St. Kateri Room

First Communion 2016 Meeting for All Parents (in both AMS and SRE): Is your child receiving the sacraments of First Penance and First Holy Communion in 2016? Important information will be presented at these meetings, please attend one:• Wednesday September 9, 8:30-9:00aM, St. Kateri Room

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 Back to school: emergencies in school Most schools have solid emergency procedures in place, and children will be taught how to react in these situations. However, back-to-school season is the perfect time to review safety procedures in your own house. Teach your children what to do if there’s a fire or earthquake, and show them how to call 9-1-1 and other emergency contacts. For more home safety tips visit: h t t p s : / / w w w. s c a n h e a l t h p l a n . c o m / m e d i a / 1 4 7 8 / a 1 _ h o m e _ s a f e t y _c h e c k l i s t . p d f

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

AmericAn mArtyrs youth ministry

registrAtion For 2015-16 conFirmAtion

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 @ Am e r i c a n M a r t y r s. o rg.Find us on Facebook at American-Martyrs YM ContaCt: Y M @ A m e r i c a n M a r t y r s . o r g

scrip corner SCRIP IS CLOSED SUNDAY AND MONDAY FOR THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY. It's time for the annual RE-REGISTRATION FOR RALPHSAll Ralphs contributions ended August 31. The new term begins on September 1. All members who are currently enrolled in their program MUST RE-REGISTER for the new term at w w w. r a l p h s . c o m or by using the scanbar letter at the register - get a copy of this scanbar letter at the Scrip Office.

Vons is no longer participating in the eScrip programYou can still purchase vons gift cards at the scrip office. We carry $100 and $250 cards that earn 4%; these cards are also reloadable through our ShopwithScrip program.

sCRip houRs: Weekdays, 7:45aM - 3:45pM (Fridays till 1:00pm) 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.

It is an error to think that f a i t h is so entirely a gift of God that it is not in our power to increase and strengthen it." ST CLAUDE DE LA COLOMBIERE

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

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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 Friel, Ed.D. 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

ACCW DISTRICT MEETING - Tuesday, September 22, 9:30am -1:30pmThe Southwestern District Meeting of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women is at Holy Trinity Church, 1292 W. Santa Cruz Street in San Pedro.Registration is at 9:30aM, followed by our speaker, Sr. Gretchen Hailer, R.S.H.M. at 10:00aM with the "Fifty Shades of Grace." Mass is at 11:30aM, followed by lunch and meeting ending at 1:30pM. Preregister by September 19 with your $10 check to Linda Nietes-Little (2114 Trudie Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.) Contact Patti Laney, 310-832-3635 with questions.For carpool, call Judy Parnin at 310-974-9804. Every Catholic Woman is a member of ACCW and there are NO DUES.

gym & Field

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

{pages} Bookstore welcomes Jeff Dietrich, Author of The Good Samaritan: Stories from the Los Angeles Catholic Worker on Skid Row - Thursday, September 10 at 7:00pm

Jeff is a founding member of the Los Angeles Catholic Worker. Founded in 1970, the Los Angeles Catholic Worker is a lay Catholic

community of women and men that operates a free soup kitchen, hospitality house for the homeless, hospice care for the dying, a bi-monthly newspaper, and regularly offers prophetic witness in opposition to war-making and systemic injustice.In this new collection of essays, Jeff looks back over more than forty years as a member of the Los Angeles Catholic Worker community serving the poor on L.A.’s Skid Row. By exploring the theme of what it means to be “A Good Samaritan” he asks: “Who is my Neighbor?” “Am I my brother’s keeper?” and finally, “What does it mean spend a lifetime as a Catholic Worker?”RSVP is recommended, 310-318-0900 or [email protected].


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.

Find out more/register at our website 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

Join us for the Outdoor Mass! Saturday, September 12

5:00pm Mass on St. Elizabeth Field

Bring your beach chairs and blankets (and sunglasses/hats)

There will be a seating section for Seniors and others with Special Needs.

Stay for Dinner on the Blacktop after Mass There will be food to purchase (from Britt's BBQ)

or "Bring Your Own" Food & Drink

adults ($10) Chicken, Pulled Pork, Brisket or Hot Link Sandwich or Rib Meal or Veggie Meal -- comes with side and a drink

kids ($6): Hot Dog, Hamburger or Chicken Nuggets -- comes with chips and a drink

Communal Celebration of Anointing of the Sick

Saturday, September 5, 5:00pM Mass Sunday, September 6, 11:30aM Mass Anyone experiencing a serious or chronic illness, an upcoming surgery, or the effects of aging is welcome to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick following the homily at one of the above liturgies.

For those needing assistance, there will be Shuttle Service between the O'Donnell parking lot and the field.Park and then meet in front of O'Donnell Hall.

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