22nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - August 30, 2020 |
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Weekend Update from our Pastor, MSGR. JOHN BARRY |
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Join us for Weekend Mass, OUTDOORS ON THE PLAZA
We have pop-ups over chairs for shade, other chairs in the sun,
and also seating under the trees on our Plaza benches.
Our chairs on the Plaza are spaced in accord with social distancing guidelines. The same face covering guidelines apply on the Plaza.
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Saturday 5pm Vigil
Sunday 7am, 9:30am, 12noon, 5pm & 7pm
Please register for Sunday Mass ahead of time; registration at the door as space allows.
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8:10am, Mon-Sat
12:10pm, Mon-Fri
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9am-7pm, Mon-Thurs
9am-4pm, Fri
9am-1pm, Sat
(Virtual is 9am-1pm, Mon-Sat)
Chapel is in Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal room
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Tues & Thurs, 7:30-8am
Wed, 5:30-6pm
Sat, 8:45-9:30am
(2nd floor of the Blessed Virgin Mary wing, please enter at eastside St. Kateri doors)
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(Facebook Live)
11am Mon-Thurs
with Fr. Joe
11am Friday
with Dcn. Fred
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after
5pm Sat Vigil Mass
6-6:15pm
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after
9:30am Sunday Mass
10:45-11:15am
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after
5pm Sunday Mass
6-6:15pm
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after 8:10am Daily Mass, Monday-Friday, 9-9:15am
after 12:10pm Daily Mass, Monday-Friday, 12:45-1pm
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Enter the O'Donnell parking lot from 15th Street, and follow the signs. |
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Pray for the sick in our community that they may find comfort and healing in Christ, especially:
Barret Barker, Elizabeth Schonholz, Richard Batchelor, William Hudson,
Chuck Fuentes, Bill & Marilyn Kilduff, Debbie Boggs, Gayle Wheeler,
Terry Hoinski, Fr. Peter Foran, Jannet Gray, Debbie Walmer, Angelina Fennessy,
Janice Chisholm, Bob Greb, Dolores Burke, Lee Dolley, Helene Grik,
Anne Filek, Julius Grollman, Hector Corante
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May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace:
Walter Johnson, Sam Dumond, Carl Robles
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or pick up a Mass Intention envelope at the tables in front of the Welcome Center and drop the envelope with your intentions and your donation in the mailbox on the westside of the Welcome Center.
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All intentions for the Daily Masses will be read at both Daily Masses, and our priests will also pray for these intentions as they celebrate private Masses. |
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MONDAY, August 31
John Overton ✝ (Woods, Overton, & Dickie Families)
Dympna Naughton (Mary Gannon)
Larry Daniels ✝ (Kretzmer Family)
TUESDAY, September 1
Benjamin & Vanessa Kelley (Kelley Family)
William McDonald (Catherine Hoppe)
Peter Sergi ✝ (Tom & Cathy Grove)
WEDNESDAY, September 2
Mary Ellen Kirst ✝ (AMC Staff)
Dr. Lawrence Marinelli ✝ (Marinelli Family)
Eric Moulin Fornier ✝ (Jane & Terry Reitz)
THURSDAY, September 3
Special Intention (Quilliam Family)
Nonito Zamora (Zamora Family)
Special Intention
FRIDAY, September 4
Marcial & Clara Tiangha ✝ (Bel & Nonito Zamora)
Judy Vavrek ✝ (Tom Vavrek)
Tom & Debbie Feeley (DiMarco Family)
SATURDAY, September 5
8:00 John McCormick ✝ (Angie & Ron Babick)
5:00 Suzie Rose ✝
SUNDAY, September 6
7:00 Henry Krippner ✝ (Lorraine Quick)
9:30 For the Parishioners, Living and Deceased
12:00 Nan Rager ✝ (Jon Rager)
5:00 Gwendolyn H. Welters ✝ (Warren W. Welters)
7:00 Mike Schafer ✝ (Ericson Family)
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YOUR GIFTS SUPPORT OUR PARISH |
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Visit GIVE on our website, AmericanMartyrs.org to give electronically with either a ONE-TIME gift or a recurring gift.
Text GIVE to 707-600-2262
Drop your offertory at the Welcome Center, or mail it (700 15th Street, MB, CA 90266)
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STEWARDSHIP - Moving Us Closer to God
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I often find more to consider in our short weekend readings than in the long ones. Today’s second reading from Romans is one of them. In these opening verse to Romans Chapter 12, St. Paul gives us two very succinct guidelines for living a life of Stewardship and Discipleship.
The first verse is, “I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship.” I’m sure you remember that Paul’s letter to the Romans was essentially written for the Jews of Rome. They were bound with ritualistic ceremonies, including sacrifices, which they thought were pleasing to God. Paul is saying that we should live a holy and pleasing life as a sacrifice, not a burnt offering. We live that holy life by obeying the two great commandments and by using our God-given gifts in service to others.
The second verse complements the first, “Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.” I’m told that this verse is often used as a theme for youth conferences, encouraging young people to rise above the cultural fads and focus on a life modeled after Jesus’ life instead.
This is a wonderful message for teenagers, but what about the rest of us? Does it still apply when we enter the later phases of adult life; marriage, children, middle age, retirement? Clearly, Paul’s message is relevant throughout our lives. We are constantly bombarded with messages centered on wealth and possessions, self-centered life styles, and other noise that is trying to pull us away from living a life that is “holy and pleasing to God.” We are pressured to think, speak, and act as everyone else does, but the Lord calls us to a way of life that “goes against the grain.”
Resist the temptation to conform for the sake of conformity. I instead ask yourself if your current choices, regardless of your stage in life, are “good and pleasing and perfect.” We should be continually trying to discern the will of God in our lives.
If you have any questions about Stewardship, contact us
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Zoom Meet-ups for August
RSVP to Andrea Connolly for a link to join.
September 3, 9am - 11am
Creating Focus in Your Search - Part II, with Andrea Connolly
If you are in transition or considering a career move, before you update your resume, get back in touch with your strengths, values, and passions. Create a mission and create focus in your life.
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BEAUTIFULLY WONDERFULLY MADE - BOOK CLUB REVIEW |
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Join us for a Book Club Review of Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays-vs-Christians Debate by Justin Lee..
This is the story of a young man committed to his evangelical faith, felt destined for a life in Christian ministry, but knew he was gay. His story is an “insightful, practical guide for Christians everywhere who struggle with how to relate to gay friends or family members, or with their own sexuality.” Justin shows how people on both sides of the debate can respect, learn from, and love one another.
Please join us on Thursday, Sept 10, from 7pm-9pm via Zoom to discuss the book. RSVP to vsekits@vsekitsfineart.com and she will forward the Zoom link prior to our discussion.
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Adults considering entering the Catholic Church follow a process known as the RCIA - the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Are You Someone, or Do You Know Someone Who…
- Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
- Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?
RCIA sessions begin Wednesday, September 16
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First Graders not attending Catholic School may begin the two year process to First Communion through our SRE program.
All SRE students must register this year, whether new or returning.
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Tuesday Morning Scripture Study
Do We Realize How Richly We’ve Been Blessed?
We will begin the 2020-21 year on Tuesday, September 15, using ZOOM, with the study of Hebrews: The New and Eternal Covenant, an 8-week program that takes Christians on a guided tour of what is considered the “Holy of Holies” of biblical theology.
Register by emailing your name to alvinjerry@hotmail.com with a note committing to mail a check for $26.95 (payable to American Martyrs) to Alvin Fletcher (1545 Curtis Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266).
Registration prior to September 8 will help us get the on-line access to class materials set up prior to our first class. Late registration is allowed. Class members will receive a ZOOM invitation for each on-line class.
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STEPHEN MINISTRY - Confidential Care and Support |
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"I've heard of the Stephen Ministers. What do they do again?"
Stephen Ministers demonstrate one of the key purposes of our parish, to be a compassionate community who reach out to those who are struggling with a personal crisis. We see the value in everyone’s life and we recognize the face of Jesus in everyone we meet.
Stephen Ministers serve our community by helping carry one another’s burdens. By listening and caring for those who are hurting we offer compassion and God’s healing love when lives seem at their lowest point.
If you are facing a crisis in your life, call our confidential phone line, 310-545-8244
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SEPTEMBER 1 is the WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
FOR THE CARE OF CREATION
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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS |
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We are grateful to all of our Bulletin Advertisers who support our parish with their paid advertisements in our printed Sunday bulletins.
Please continue to support them too with your business!
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OUR WELCOME CENTER is CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE |
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Our volunteers and staff are answering phones during our normal summer hours: 9am-4pm Monday-Friday, 10am-1pm Saturday and 9am-12noon Sunday.
Please call us at (310) 545-5651, if you have any questions.
After hours, calls are answered by our service, and there is always a priest on duty.
Scrip is also closed to the public at this time.
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OUR STAFF ARE HERE FOR YOU IN MINISTRY |
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We are committed to care for the elderly and homebound, and to care for the sick.
If you are elderly and need assistance with trips to the grocery store or the pharmacy to pick up medications, please contact us at (310) 545-5651.
If you would also like to be of service to our elderly parishioners,
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JOIN US on Social Media for Prayer-Connection-Inspiration |
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